NBA Thread

[Abomination]

That's interesting. I assumed based on rumors and some front office stuff that there was no chance he would resign here. Now I'm kind of wondering if they may be able to resign him in the offseason and basically just rented him for a bunch of 1st rounders.

[AdamGreenwood]

That's the best goodbye to Toronto letter I've ever read.

[Laika]

I cried

[Brownie19]

I think OKC might be the best team to watch right now in the NBA.

[Brownie19]

Curious. 20 years from now, will we consider Wemby to be a better player than Tim Duncan? What about David Robinson?

[John_Havok]

Curious. 20 years from now, will we consider Wemby to be a better player than Tim Duncan? What about David Robinson?

 

NOt sure, like many sports its really hard to compare players in different eras. Especially the NBA now where more and more big men are 3pt threats rather than the slow, plodding, post up players they were in years past.

[Brownie19]

NOt sure, like many sports its really hard to compare players in different eras. Especially the NBA now where more and more big men are 3pt threats rather than the slow, plodding, post up players they were in years past.

 

That's fair. It's just a fun thing to consider and discuss. Pretty crazy the Spurs already have had 2 of the best big men of all-time and may have a 3rd generational player on their hands.

[Krylian]

Hawks win the lottery and will pick 1st.

 

Raptors drop down from 6 to 8 and subsequently hand the pick over to the Spurs.

[connorp]

Hawks win the lottery and will pick 1st.

 

Raptors drop down from 6 to 8 and subsequently hand the pick over to the Spurs.

 

Oof. Where were they protected to?

[connorp]

If the drop made them lose it, you’ll find plenty of the “rigged people” out in force on that. Trying to build around Wemby to make them a National watch more often

[Krylian]

Oof. Where were they protected to?

 

The went in at 6, they were Top 6 protected.

[connorp]

The went in at 6, they were Top 6 protected.

 

Yeah probably not rigged, but fortunate for SA

[connorp]

Pop is kind of worn out for me. Could be the liberal stuff of course. But I think he’s kind of run his time out and wish he’d kind of go away. SA may become a better watch too. Even in their day, they were always objectively a boring team to watch.

[Brownie19]

The Denver/Minny game was incredible tonight. Those who say the NBA sucks now compared to the good old days are just nuts. The talent, excitement and entertainment is unreal good.

[connorp]

Maybe because he’s such a Lib, but also bc he comes off as such a pretentious bitch, I’m not a Mark Cuban fan. Doncic is really great to watch, playing wise, but he’s also such a whiny baby too. I didn’t watch this last game, but just in general. At least LBJ is an all time great. Play a few more years before you need to stop playing to cry to the refs.

[Krylian]

RIP, Bill Walton.

[connorp]

RIP, Bill Walton.

 

Whatever he died from, Spanky should get checked out. I’m referring to their mutual love for the funny stuff

[Krylian]

Whatever he died from, Spanky should get checked out. I’m referring to their mutual love for the funny stuff

 

He died from #f***cancer

[connorp]

He died from #f***cancer

 

Ah well, it was a Spanky joke. Walton seemed like a genuine dude you could talk to at McDonalds or something. I mean, a legit hippy in the good sense of the word.

[connorp]

Jrue Holiday really fit Boston like a glove. Difference between talented team and champion. Tatum 6-22 and and him and Brown 1-12 on threes but they win again. Kyrie getting handled so far.

[G-Snarls]

The Pistons just made Cade Cunningham a VERY rich man

[connorp]

The Pistons just made Cade Cunningham a VERY rich man

 

Basketball is crazy. Like I know OG Aununoby is a good player on both sides of the ball.. but $212m over 5 years…sheesh

 

14/4/2 and good D. $40+m

[jaysblue]

Basketball is crazy. Like I know OG Aununoby is a good player on both sides of the ball.. but $212m over 5 years…sheesh

 

14/4/2 and good D. $40+m

 

NBA contracts are just insane.

 

Rosters are small to begin with, and if you're one of the top players in a teams starting five, you're cashing in big.

[jaysblue]

If anyone wants to purchase a package of 5 or 10 Raptors games for this upcoming season, shoot me a DM.

[L54]

Can I get the game where Bronny James come to town???

[connorp]

Can I get the game where Bronny James come to town???

 

Do you guys have a G league affiliate? lol

[jaysblue]

Can I get the game where Bronny James come to town???

 

I don't have Raptors 905 tickets haha.

 

But yeah I'm okay with adding a premium game in a package.

[John_Havok]

Grady Dick.

 

Legit?

[Brownie19]

Grady Dick.

 

Legit?

 

So far, so good. He certainly looks like he's able to score at this level. He's the current front runner for "most improved".

 

I've also been impressed with Barrett and Poeltl. Barrett looks like a franchise player and Poeltl very strong big. Agbaji looks like he's taken a step forward, Mogbo has looked good, Shead has shown glimpses too. All things considered, the Raps have given me a reason to at least tune in, while they deal with all these injuries. I do hope they have some pieces there. They should add a top lottery pick this year and if they "hit", they could be back on the way up faster than folks anticipate.

 

C - Poeltl

PF - Barnes

SF - Barrett

SG - Dick

PG - IQ

 

Bench - Agbaji, Walter, Mogbo, Shead, Mitchell

 

"Hit" on a Top 5 pick next year and they could be cooking with oil fairly quick.

[Krylian]

So far, so good. He certainly looks like he's able to score at this level. He's the current front runner for "most improved".

 

I've also been impressed with Barrett and Poeltl. Barrett looks like a franchise player and Poeltl very strong big. Agbaji looks like he's taken a step forward, Mogbo has looked good, Shead has shown glimpses too. All things considered, the Raps have given me a reason to at least tune in, while they deal with all these injuries. I do hope they have some pieces there. They should add a top lottery pick this year and if they "hit", they could be back on the way up faster than folks anticipate.

 

C - Poeltl

PF - Barnes

SF - Barrett

SG - Dick

PG - IQ

 

Bench - Agbaji, Walter, Mogbo, Shead, Mitchell

 

"Hit" on a Top 5 pick next year and they could be cooking with oil fairly quick.

 

Ya. It certainly looks like they have some individual pieces that could be very useful longer term. That said, they're playing like individuals. Defensively abysmal overall. They'll need to really commit to that part of their game if they want to take any meaningful steps forward over the next couple of seasons.