2024-25 NBA Thread

[MuggsyB]

NBA officials have been a joke in the playoffs so far.

This game is insane.  Minnesota is 6 for 39 from 3.  And most have been wide open. 

[MuggsyB]

Edwards has a guy who can barely move guarding him and he takes a step back 3?  Crazy.  0-9 for the game. 

[MuggsyB]

We're not going to see a team win a game again going 7 for 47 fron distance. 

Lebron could be done.  Unless he wants a farewell tour. 

[forgetful]

If he would have been able to stay healthy, a Lakers roster with Doncic and Anthony Davis, would have beaten Minnesota (without Lebron) in this series.

Giving up 18 offensive rebounds and Gobert dominating was a difference maker.

We're not going to see a team win a game again going 7 for 47 fron distance. 

Lebron could be done.  Unless he wants a farewell tour. 

I give Lebron credit for developing his outside shot, but he should be done. Such a liability on defense at this stage of his career.

[MuggsyB]

If he would have been able to stay healthy, a Lakers roster with Doncic and Anthony Davis, would have beaten Minnesota (without Lebron) in this series.

Giving up 18 offensive rebounds and Gobert dominating was a difference maker.

I give Lebron credit for developing his outside shot, but he should be done. Such a liability on defense at this stage of his career.

That game took 2:50.  Wow. 

Something needs to be done about the stoppages. 

Lebron was clearly gassed.  Father time remains undefeated. 

[WhiteTrash]

I think the ESPN guys are still picking the Lakers to win it all.

[Hards Alumni]

It's odd to me that th NBA has a lot of these fake I'm gonna fight you incidents.  Who is the strongest dude in the league?  Steven Adams?  Jokic?

I promise no one actually wants to fight Draymond.

[Hards Alumni]

If he would have been able to stay healthy, a Lakers roster with Doncic and Anthony Davis, would have beaten Minnesota (without Lebron) in this series.

Giving up 18 offensive rebounds and Gobert dominating was a difference maker.

I give Lebron credit for developing his outside shot, but he should be done. Such a liability on defense at this stage of his career.

IMO, he will be back to go one more time with Luka.  They have room to make a move or two if they want. 

[Uncle Rico]

I think the ESPN guys are still picking the Lakers to win it all.

Which espn guy picked the Lakers to win it all before the playoffs started?

[MuggsyB]

I promise no one actually wants to fight Draymond.

Because he punched Jordan Poole in the face at practice?  There are a number of players that could do serious damage to him if they so desired.

[Hards Alumni]

Because he punched Jordan Poole in the face at practice?  There are a number of players that could do serious damage to him if they so desired.

Fighting isn't always about who is biggest.  Sure, it helps, but Draymond would absolutely wipe quite a few guys who are bigger than him.

I also would not mess with Rudy Goebert.  Looks like he could throw down. 

[MuggsyB]

IMO, he will be back to go one more time with Luka.  They have room to make a move or two if they want. 

And don't forget Bronny will be back. 

[Hards Alumni]

And don't forget Bronny will be back.

Lol, in El Segundo, probably.

[MuggsyB]

Fighting isn't always about who is biggest.  Sure, it helps, but Draymond would absolutely wipe quite a few guys who are bigger than him.

I also would not mess with Rudy Goebert.  Looks like he could throw down. 

You think he'd wipe the flood with Jokic or Adams?

You're right, it's not always about size.  Muggsy pinned J.R. Reed who weighed 280. 

[Hards Alumni]

You think he'd wipe the flood with Jokic or Adams?

You're right, it's not always about size.  Muggsy pinned J.R. Reed who weighed 280. 

No idea, but who would win, 100 Jokics or 1 gorilla?

[MuggsyB]

100 is a lot.  But 25?  I'd take the Silverback.

[MuggsyB]

Truthfully 100 Jokicesque dudes without weapons could do nothing to an adult rhino or bull 🐘.  It be like trying to take out a tank or brick wall. 

[Skatastrophy]

Which espn guy picked the Lakers to win it all before the playoffs started?

As a lover of small ball I was hoping they'd do better. I really like Ant, though. Generational crap talker

[MuggsyB]

As a lover of small ball I was hoping they'd do better. I really like Ant, though. Generational crap talker

You can't play small ball with no perimeter speed or quickness. 

[The Sultan]

You can't play small ball with no perimeter speed or quickness. 

Yeah. I think that is pretty painfully obvious now. The Mark Williams trade would have been helpful to the Lakers. Oh and a decent coach. I have no idea what Redick is doing out there.

[MuggsyB]

Yeah. I think that is pretty painfully obvious now. The Mark Williams trade would have been helpful to the Lakers. Oh and a decent coach. I have no idea what Redick is doing out there.

That zone wasn't impressive.  Remember, Minny won yesterday going 7 for 47 from three. 

[Billy Hoyle]

Lol, in El Segundo, probably.

I left my wallet there once

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Lebron was clearly gassed.  Father time remains undefeated. 

I can't believe the disrespect you have for the immortal jellyfish. They beat Father Time every time

[Hards Alumni]

I left my wallet there once

The Second, you left it there, you regretted it.

[MU82]

LeBron averaged 24.4 ppg on 51% shooting, 8.2 apg and 7.8 rpg this season. Nobody out there can replace that, even if he were the worst defensive player in the league (which he isn't).

So I don't get "He should be done." Especially the matter-of-fact, shoulder-shrugging way some are delivering that opinion - as if LeBron has become the NBA version of Willie Mays on the '73 Mets.

The Lakers expect to contend every season. Unless they can replace LeBron with someone at least as good - and they can't - why would they want him to be done? And unless LeBron is no longer enjoying the challenge - something I've seen no evidence of - why would he want to be done?

What they should do (and maybe will do) is try make the Mark Williams trade again or go after someone similar. They need a shot-blocker/rebounder with some size who can play 25-30 minutes.