2023-24 NBA Thread

[MuggsyB]

Bit of a momentum shift to end the half.

Incredible shot.  How many non NBA guys could hit that in an open gym in 50 tries?

[MuggsyB]

Good coaching move by Malone having Jokic taking the ball full-court vs Golbert.  Rudy is getting absolutely shredded. 

[JWags85]

who does Atlanta take for #1 pick?

  I love that Alex sarr, but fellow Frenchman zach risacher 6'8" 19 year old looks tempting as well.
Rob dillingham and reed Shepard are only 6'3"   I'd rather have the taller sharp shooter of the 3, but ya can't pass up the big fella.

I think he'll be a productive pro cause his shooting will translate, but I can't process Sheppard as a top 5 pick, much less top 3.  Feels like a better version of Jimmer Fredette who was way over drafted.  He'll also be 20 by the draft so its not like he's an 18 year old freshman.

[MuggsyB]

That Edwards guy is pretty good.  It would be nice if he got some help. 

[JWags85]

I know plenty of players have their heights exaggerated but given the absurdity around Bronny's draft stock, this is particularly amusing...

https://x.com/bleacherreport/status/1790070921966829635?s=46

A 2 guard under 6'2 who can't shoot and had a mediocre freshman year and recent health issues.  But sure, def still a 1st round prospect, cause he's an "elite" defender

[Uncle Rico]

No Donovan Mitchell tonight for Cleveland.  No bueno for the Cavs

[MuggsyB]

No Donovan Mitchell tonight for Cleveland.  No bueno for the Cavs

Why is this a competitive game?  I can't figure out the Celtics. 

[MuggsyB]

What in the world is OKC doing out there?  Their half-court offense and defense is abysmal. 

[wadesworld]

What in the world is OKC doing out there?  Their half-court offense and defense is abysmal.

They're down 8...

[MuggsyB]

They're down 8...

Dallas hasn't been good either. 

[MuggsyB]

Jalen.Williams might want to wake the H up?  2 for 12????  Can't happen. 

[MuggsyB]

There we go.  Glad he read my post!

[MuggsyB]

Ughhhh.  Smh. 

[MuggsyB]

SGA didn't get the memo that the mid-range game died.

[BM1090]

SGA didn't get the memo that the mid-range game died.

He's the rare player who can shoot as many mid range jumpers as he wants.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

SGA didn't get the memo that the mid-range game died.

It's dead. That doesn't mean certain players can't utilize it successfully.

[MU82]

If they lose this series, the Mavs will look back sadly on the end of last night's game. Several misses on shots at or near the rim, and horrid FT shooting (including a huge miss by their superstar).

[MuggsyB]

It's dead. That doesn't mean certain players can't utilize it successfully.

He's proving it doesn't have to be dead if you can actually make that shot.  He torched Dallas with his midrange game, while the rest of his team bricked like crazy.   

[MuggsyB]

If they lose this series, the Mavs will look back sadly on the end of last night's game. Several misses on shots at or near the rim, and horrid FT shooting (including a huge miss by their superstar).

OKC won that game with a very poor shooting percentage which has to be pretty rare.  I think they said it was their worst of the year.  FT's mattered a lot in this particular game.  SGA was very poised amidst a total mess of an offense. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

He's proving it doesn't have to be dead if you can actually make that shot.  He torched Dallas with his midrange game, while the rest of his team bricked like crazy.

Yes, a minority of NBA players,  the best players in the world,  can make mid range shots at a high enough rate that it is worth it for them to take them.  That doesn't mean that everyone,  especially college players, should follow suit.

[cheebs09]

Yes, a minority of NBA players,  the best players in the world,  can make mid range shots at a high enough rate that it is worth it for them to take them.  That doesn't mean that everyone,  especially college players, should follow suit.

Yeah, part of the reason it's inefficient is that on the whole, there aren't many players that can hit that type of shot at a rate that it makes sense.

[Uncle Rico]

Yeah, part of the reason it's inefficient is that on the whole, there aren't many players that can hit that type of shot at a rate that it makes sense.

Even orcas, some of the dumbest things on this planet, know the midrange is dead

[Spotcheck Billy]

Bleacher Report story that the Lakers top HC candidates include Sam Cassell and JJ Redick who was zero coaching experience at any level.

[Uncle Rico]

Bleacher Report story that the Lakers top HC candidates include Sam Cassell and JJ Redick who was zero coaching experience at any level.

Sam has been up for other jobs and has paid his dues as an assistant since retiring in '09.

I'd take him in a heartbeat over Redick.  LA's problem isn't the coach.  It's the roster

[MuggsyB]

Even orcas, some of the dumbest things on this planet, know the midrange is dead

Orcas are highly, highly, intelligent with more complex brain structures than humans.  Stop attacking our prime time marine mammals. 

I also never said everyone should shoot mid-range shots.  But saying it's "dead" is factually incorrect.  I'll take SGA on my team any day.