2024-25 NBA Thread

[cheebs09]

After this season. So Bud would come off but the new coach would make 3. I still don't think they want to pay 4 coaches.

Not to mention, Doc has the bucks playing pretty solid. He could be upgraded, but the team is gelling more and understanding their roles and playing freer, so I think they roll with him for awhile.

Could be a spot for Wardle to stay warm if Shaka doesn't jump for Virginia.

[Uncle Rico]

Could be a spot for Wardle to stay warm if Shaka doesn't jump for Virginia.

He gowne

[cheebs09]

I think the only way Doc is not coach next year is if Horst leaves and Doc moves to the Front Office.

[MuggsyB]

Curry 4000 likely tonight. 

[MU82]

From The Athletic:

In trying to compliment the Pistons on TNT, Shaq instead insulted them ... and admitted to being ignorant about what's going on in the NBA.

Shaq said Chauncey Billups is doing a great job as Detroit's coach ... except for one problem. Billups is the coach of the Trail Blazers. Candace Parker called him out on it, and Shaq decided to double down a little and throw a bit of shade toward the Pistons. This is his quote:

"Chauncey's the coach, right? (Informed it's J.B. Bickerstaff) Bickerstaff! That's what I meant. First of all, I don't watch Detroit. How about that booboo? I don't watch 'em. I messed up. I made a mistake. Whoopy-freaking-do, I made a mistake."

The Pistons are one of the best stories in the NBA this season. But one of TNT's high-paid experts not only didn't know who their coach was, he bragged that he didn't ever bother paying any attention to them at all.

The Pistons' PR staff responded with this clever social-media post:

[JWags85]

From The Athletic:

In trying to compliment the Pistons on TNT, Shaq instead insulted them ... and admitted to being ignorant about what's going on in the NBA.

Shaq said Chauncey Billups is doing a great job as Detroit's coach ... except for one problem. Billups is the coach of the Trail Blazers. Candace Parker called him out on it, and Shaq decided to double down a little and throw a bit of shade toward the Pistons. This is his quote:

"Chauncey's the coach, right? (Informed it's J.B. Bickerstaff) Bickerstaff! That's what I meant. First of all, I don't watch Detroit. How about that booboo? I don't watch 'em. I messed up. I made a mistake. Whoopy-freaking-do, I made a mistake."

The Pistons are one of the best stories in the NBA this season. But one of TNT's high-paid experts not only didn't know who their coach was, he bragged that he didn't ever bother paying any attention to them at all.

The Pistons' PR staff responded with this clever social-media post:

Its a bad look for Shaq.  However, I'll object to Shaq (or Barkley) being deemed "experts".  They aren't Hubie Brown, they aren't (insert highly regarded color guy/analyst).  They are highly paid entertainers who are very good at that job.  Should he put in more effort watching games?  Probably.  But hell, they've done segments where they put up a end of the bench player and Shaq, Kenny, and Chuck guess what team he's on and its hilarious

[MU82]

Hmmm ... maybe.

But not knowing who some team's 14th man is vs. not knowing which coach is responsible for the best surprise story in the NBA this season are two different things.

And I still love the Pistons' playful response.

[Hards Alumni]

Hmmm ... maybe.

But not knowing who some team's 14th man is vs. not knowing which coach is responsible for the best surprise story in the NBA this season are two different things.

And I still love the Pistons' playful response.

But you left that part out!

[Pakuni]

Golden State now 14-1 with Jimmy Buckets

[GB Warrior]

Is there a star that gets a worse whistle than Giannis? Some awfully iffy calls in the 4th quarter that turned a laugher into a nail-biter.

That said, in 4 games against the Pacers, I've seen little to suggest the Bucks won't dispatch them in a 7 game series, health and availability assumed.

[forgetful]

Is there a star that gets a worse whistle than Giannis? Some awfully iffy calls in the 4th quarter that turned a laugher into a nail-biter.

That said, in 4 games against the Pacers, I've seen little to suggest the Bucks won't dispatch them in a 7 game series, health and availability assumed.

Steph Curry. For years, the NBA lets everyone guard/play him differently.

[Jockey]

Steph Curry. For years, the NBA lets everyone guard/play him differently.

Funny you should say that.

Just last night, after a GS possession, I ran it back and asked my wife to count how many times she thought he was fouled AFTER he brought the ball upcourt and passed off. She counted 4 different fouls in the remaining 15 seconds of the possession. Guys were putting shoulders into him every time he ran around a screen or cut through the lane.

[MU82]

So naturally, Denver goes into San Fran without Jokic, Murray and Braun and beats Steph, Jimmy & Co.

[JWags85]

So naturally, Denver goes into San Fran without Jokic, Murray and Braun and beats Steph, Jimmy & Co.

After losing at home to Washington.  The NBA is a funny thing

[Billy Hoyle]

Indiana breaks Minnesota's 8 game winning streak after going to the Twin Cities without four starters and their sixth man and then their 5th regular starter getting rejected. Obi Toppin showing what made him the 2020 POY with 34, 7-10 from three.

[MU82]

Indiana breaks Minnesota's 8 game winning streak after going to the Twin Cities without four starters and their sixth man and then their 5th regular starter getting rejected. Obi Toppin showing what made him the 2020 POY with 34, 7-10 from three.

See above Wags quote!

[GB Warrior]

Indiana breaks Minnesota's 8 game winning streak after going to the Twin Cities without four starters and their sixth man and then their 5th regular starter getting rejected. Obi Toppin showing what made him the 2020 POY with 34, 7-10 from three.

Dayton getting screwed out of a magical run was the best thing to come out of the pandemic

[MU82]

Steph out with a pelvis injury. He had been playing great, as had his team.

[MuggsyB]

Lillard out indefinitely.  The Bucks weren't going anywhere, but this is a franchise that has big issues moving forward. 

[WhiteTrash]

The last 10 seconds of the Bulls v Lakers game is worth a watch. Crazy.

[Dish]

The Bulls were down 5 with 10 seconds left. They hit three 3's in the final ten seconds in one of the wildest finishes you will ever see to win.

[JWags85]

The Bulls were down 5 with 10 seconds left. They hit three 3's in the final ten seconds in one of the wildest finishes you will ever see to win.

That's crazy on the face just reading it, but it's even wilder in practice.

Hit a corner 3, immediate steal on the inbound and pass into a 3.  Then the game winner was without a TO starting under the Laker basket and Giddey hits a half courter. If the game had ended with Reeves hitting the layup to put the Lakers up 1, it still would have been an absolutely wild finish.  But the game winner made it preposterous

[MuggsyB]

Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins.  Seems a little strange 9 games before the playoffs.  I'm guessing there's more to this story. 

[GB Warrior]

Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins.  Seems a little strange 9 games before the playoffs.  I'm guessing there's more to this story. 

Maybe he brandished a gun at an opposing player

[MU82]

Stunning to hear that Zion Williamson is hurt and done for the season.