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2023-24 NBA Thread

Started by Uncle Rico, June 27, 2023, 10:42:28 AM

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MuggsyB

Murray is something else. 

lawdog77

Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 29, 2024, 09:51:52 PM
The guy that was shooting 40% from 3 on 7 attempts a game this year until he was out with back issues and he's just trying to come back now.
Don't think the playoffs are the time to try to work back into shape. Two straight  o-fers. Since March 17th he's averaging about 4 points per game, shooting 25%. Maybe the all knowing Spoelstra shouldn't be playing him

Skatastrophy

Quote from: lawdog77 on April 30, 2024, 05:05:08 AM
Don't think the playoffs are the time to try to work back into shape. Two straight  o-fers. Since March 17th he's averaging about 4 points per game, shooting 25%. Maybe the all knowing Spoelstra shouldn't be playing him

He still has gravity, the Heat team has 3 starters out at this point. You're right though, maybe coach spo is a fraud lol

lawdog77

Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 30, 2024, 07:43:27 AM
He still has gravity, the Heat team has 3 starters out at this point. You're right though, maybe coach spo is a fraud lol
Not calling Spo a fraud, but playing Robinson is not the right call. Heck,Jamal would be better.

Skatastrophy

Quote from: lawdog77 on April 30, 2024, 08:23:05 AM
Not calling Spo a fraud, but playing Robinson is not the right call. Heck,Jamal would be better.

You're not wrong, I'm putting words in your mouth my bad. I don't think 2-way players can play in the playoffs, I think that was just a covid rule change that reverted?

lawdog77

Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 30, 2024, 08:56:59 AM
You're not wrong, I'm putting words in your mouth my bad. I don't think 2-way players can play in the playoffs, I think that was just a covid rule change that reverted?
No worries. My whole point is that an 18 mil/yr guy should be giving you more than 3 points game in the playoffs. Add that to the DNP in the playin game. I am definitely not on team Duncan.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

The Duncan contract was a poor one that wouldn't happen if they could have it over. They will still need to carry him next year (unless they find a willing partner), but can get out with only a $9 million hit the next year.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Skatastrophy

Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 30, 2024, 09:24:49 AM
The Duncan contract was a poor one that wouldn't happen if they could have it over. They will still need to carry him next year (unless they find a willing partner), but can get out with only a $9 million hit the next year.

I don't think the Heat will ever deal Duncan. Y'all are nuts, he was up for the NBAs most improved player awards even though he was dealing with a series of injuries this season. You're a year late with the Duncan hate, IMO.

MU82

Quote from: MuggsyB on April 29, 2024, 11:26:56 PM
Murray is something else.

Impossibly, Jamal Murray is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He's better than so many of the more visible stars, but because he plays on the same team as the league's obvious MVP, he is so often overlooked. But hey ... for a basketball assassin like him, that probably works in his favor.
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lawdog77

With Murray and SGA as the starting guards for Canada, they should make some noise at the Olympics.

MuggsyB

Quote from: MU82 on April 30, 2024, 09:37:35 AM
Impossibly, Jamal Murray is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He's better than so many of the more visible stars, but because he plays on the same team as the league's obvious MVP, he is so often overlooked. But hey ... for a basketball assassin like him, that probably works in his favor.



Well he's incredible in tbe clutch.  That said, I really think Minnesota has the roster to beat them.  I am still picking Denver because of experience but it's a difficult call. 

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 30, 2024, 09:32:18 AM
I don't think the Heat will ever deal Duncan. Y'all are nuts, he was up for the NBAs most improved player awards even though he was dealing with a series of injuries this season. You're a year late with the Duncan hate, IMO.

His advanced stats are pretty terrible given his contract.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Skatastrophy

Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 30, 2024, 10:06:06 AM
His advanced stats are pretty terrible given his contract.

But he passes the eye test.

His massive improvement this year was in dribble-driving where he's ~5x'd the % of shots he's taking at the rim and he's making them at a 60% clip. It's completely opened his offensive game up, and helped the Heat offense flow more effectively. Combined with his 40%+ 3point shooting at high volume he's a real asset. Combined with big jump in assists, while turning the ball over at the same clip he's turned a corner in his game. Sucks getting injured in the last month of the year, though. I appreciate him trying to push through.

You guys all know I'm a Heat homer, so sorry if these are hot-takes. I don't even realize it honestly I'm in so deep.

Hidden User

Quote from: MuggsyB on April 28, 2024, 08:15:48 PM
Who are the 5 fastest/quickest ballers in NBA history?  I know I'm biased but Muggsy had insane quicks.  Maxey is up there.  I'll slot Muggs and AI in the top 5.  After that I'm open to a discussion.

Prime Rose was insanely fast. Maxey reminds me of him often except with a high school reading level

JWags85

Quote from: Plaque Lives Matter! on April 30, 2024, 02:19:31 PM
Prime Rose was insanely fast. Maxey reminds me of him often except with a high school reading level

I think Rose, Wall (pre-injury), and young prime Westbrook are probably the fastest of the last 10+ years.  Fox may be the fastest guy in the league right now.

It will cause a certain poster to gnash his teeth and tear his clothes but I don't think Muggsy even makes the top 5 PGs when looking only at guys who played post 2000.  Nate Robinson was a far faster little guy and the dudes above were past even him.  Modern explosiveness training is insane.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

I never thought I would say things about a Thibs team, but these Knicks are fun to watch. Especially in transition.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Man, I know some were high on Nick Nurse, but IDK what the Sixers are even doing here on offense.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

MuggsyB

Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 30, 2024, 06:56:46 PM
Man, I know some were high on Nick Nurse, but IDK what the Sixers are even doing here on offense.

I said that the other night. 

Uncle Rico

Quote from: MuggsyB on April 30, 2024, 08:17:32 PM
I said that the other night.

Buddy Hield addition was a flop
Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

MuggsyB

Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 30, 2024, 08:21:01 PM
Buddy Hield addition was a flop

Maxey is an absolute stud.  Wow. 

cheebs09

Quote from: JWags85 on April 30, 2024, 06:06:17 PM
I think Rose, Wall (pre-injury), and young prime Westbrook are probably the fastest of the last 10+ years.  Fox may be the fastest guy in the league right now.

It will cause a certain poster to gnash his teeth and tear his clothes but I don't think Muggsy even makes the top 5 PGs when looking only at guys who played post 2000.  Nate Robinson was a far faster little guy and the dudes above were past even him.  Modern explosiveness training is insane.

I feel Earl Boykin is probably up there.

MuggsyB

#1871
Brunson is a poor man's Tyko.  :)

MuggsyB

Quote from: cheebs09 on April 30, 2024, 08:36:14 PM
I feel Earl Boykin is probably up there.

JWags is 100% incorrect on Bogues. 

MuggsyB

How in the world was that not a foul against Maxey?

PGsHeroes32

Quote from: MuggsyB on April 30, 2024, 08:41:26 PM
JWags is 100% incorrect on Bogues.

Bogues was complete sh it
Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....