2024-25 NBA Thread

[The Sultan]

Everything about that game, including the choke sign, is why the NBA playoffs absolutely rule. And as for Halliburton:

BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL
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Some would say doing the choke sign in game one is sketchy and I say why are you waiting to become someone's worst nightmare instead of doing it right now

[The Sultan]

Pacers get the most unearned, unwarranted whistle in the NBA. Every fcking call goes their way. Brunson has gotten hit in the face multiple times with no foul, no review

Sometimes I think people have never watched the NBA playoffs before.

[Billy Hoyle]

Pacers get the most unearned, unwarranted whistle in the NBA. Every fcking call goes their way. 

you mean like Toppin did on his dunk to go up three and still leave the Knicks a chance to tie the game? Oh, wait...

[Shaka Shart]

Pacers get the most unearned, unwarranted whistle in the NBA. Every fcking call goes their way. Brunson has gotten hit in the face multiple times with no foul, no review

You seem mad, NY Warrior

[GB Warrior]

You seem mad, NY Warrior

Knicks can still win if Eric Adams has the courage

[wadesworld]

Tyrese Haliburton and the front running Pacers are so unlikeable that people are rooting for NY sports fans to find joy.

[JWags85]

Tyrese Haliburton and the front running Pacers are so unlikeable that people are rooting for NY sports fans to find joy.

He's such an interesting figure.  He's a wild man, plays fearlessly (and often recklessly), and is full of confidence.  Usually all those traits are positive and make a player likable (see: Anthony Edwards), but for some reason Haliburton just comes off as a total douche.  The situation with his dad didn't help, but its kind of beyond that.  I want to like him, but I can't.

And the Pacers, outside of him, are kind of generic as hell.  Siakim, Turner, Mathurin, the other guys, no real personalities, just don't move you in any way.  Toppin is awesome, but he's kind of background noise.  So the team's identity all just revolves around Haliburton being obnoxious, which again is odd considering a team that refuses to die and makes insane comebacks like them should be great.

I do have a ton of respect for Carlisle though, so I will never begrudge him success.

[MuggsyB]

I agree about Haliburton's disposition and antics, but his game is definitely likable and fun to watch.  And what is the most likable aspect of his game?  He takes care of the ball.  It's very rare he has a high turnover game and he's an excellent passer. You add that to his clutch gene and it's a lethal combination.  The fect that he was ranked behind Joey Hauser is pretty incredible as well. 

[Jay Bee]

The fect that he was ranked behind Joey Hauser is pretty incredible as well. 

Fects be damned. wtFect

[Shaka Shart]

Tyrese Haliburton and the front running Pacers are so unlikeable that people are rooting for NY sports fans to find joy.

Carmelosworld

[MuggsyB]

Fects be damned. wtFect

I lost focus.  Sorry. 

[MuggsyB]

Ant needs to usurp this game.  And it has to be immediately, not in the 4Q.

[MuggsyB]

Not a good sign for Minny that OKC is in control with abysmal shooting from downtown. 

[MuggsyB]

Uh-Oh.  Minny in tremendous trouble. 

[BM1090]

I'm probably in the minority but I think the Pacers and likable and fun as hell.

[Billy Hoyle]

I'm probably in the minority but I think the Pacers and likable and fun as hell.

For sure. Haliburton is a fun and elite player while being a true team player. He plays with joy and moxy and embraces the city. I love how he's shoving the whole "most overrated" thing in everyone's faces, too. Rip his dad but Ty called out his dad immediately for the antics and agreed to having his dad banned from games the rest of the year.

He also had a great, self depreicating statement about winning the gold medal last year despite barely playing. God forbid a guy play with a chip on his shoulder and have fun while doing it. He also isn't constantly whining in the press, showing up officials, and getting fined like Ant.


https://x.com/TyHaliburton22/status/1822401754945798346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1822401754945798346%7Ctwgr%5E9f8029c06efabe0c3f8d623ebe9a0e2964899109%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F10131507-tyrese-haliburton-trolls-himself-in-viral-photo-after-usa-wins-olympic-gold-medal

[MuggsyB]

I had a heated argument with a buddy of mine about Ant yesterday which led to my memories of prime Derrick Rose.  At his best I think only Curry, Kobe, and Wade were better guards over the past 25 years.  I'd take Rose over CP3, Ant, SGA, Westbrook, Harden, Lillard, Brunson, etc.  People seem to forget how explosive Derrick was off the bounce and  his dual kiss the sky ability.  Very few guys can elevate off of one foot and two feet.   Tremendous baller. 

[The Sultan]

What adult gets in "heated arguments" over which NBA player is better? Who cares?

[Uncle Rico]

I had a heated argument with a buddy of mine about Ant yesterday which led to my memories of prime Derrick Rose.  At his best I think only Curry, Kobe, and Wade were better guards over the past 25 years.  I'd take Rose over CP3, Ant, SGA, Westbrook, Harden, Lillard, Brunson, etc.  People seem to forget how explosive Derrick was off the bounce and  his dual kiss the sky ability.  Very few guys can elevate off of one foot and two feet.   Tremendous baller. 

He stunk

[MuggsyB]

What adult gets in "heated arguments" over which NBA player is better? Who cares?

I see....no adults should get into heated arguments about sports or politics.  Thx, Fluffy. 

[MuggsyB]

He stunk

Tremendous athlete.  And he wasn't close to reaching his potential. 

[Billy Hoyle]

Tremendous athlete.  And he wasn't close to reaching his potential. 

agreed, injuries robbed him of a likely HOF career.

[Uncle Rico]

Tremendous athlete.  And he wasn't close to reaching his potential. 

Cousy was more explosive

[tower912]

Rose is a another might-have-been done in by injuries.

[barfolomew]

I had a heated argument with a buddy of mine about Ant yesterday which led to my memories of prime Derrick Rose.  At his best I think only Curry, Kobe, and Wade were better guards over the past 25 years.  I'd take Rose over CP3, Ant, SGA, Westbrook, Harden, Lillard, Brunson, etc.  People seem to forget how explosive Derrick was off the bounce and  his dual kiss the sky ability.  Very few guys can elevate off of one foot and two feet.  Tremendous baller. 

Stop leading us down the prime Rose path.