2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[LAD]

I love Fox and DSJ.

All 3 should have good careers.

For us, Beverly doesn't need to score a point to have a successful evening.

But, he has to disrupt Lonzo who has a few inches on him.

I want to see some spectacular passes. But, I want most of them to come from Milos...lol

I couldn't believe Houston gave up Beverly. IMO he was the head of the snake in terms of toughness. Despite the loss GS was able to expose that missing piece by Curry getting to the rim so much. He had a ton of layups & I don't remember seeing any full court pressure from Houston like Beverly used to do.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

Remember when @HurricaneDij39 said this board was dead without a certain poster?

2 days into the season and already 500+ post on this thread lol

Great, then...You can brag about how your team gave up 120+ points playing against Vogel-ball. Not the best way to open a season...

These stickied in-season threads usually consists of pointless rambling as it is and it's why I just about never post in them.

 

[Heatles84]

Great, then...You can brag about how your team gave up 120+ points playing against Vogel-ball. Not the best way to open a season...

These stickied in-season threads usually consists of pointless rambling as it is and it's why I just about never post in them.

Your team gave up 131 points to the Nets.

 

[Mecca]

yep, I like this young team. I think they will give the clips a run for their money - especially if Ingram can get on a roll. With Ball out Clarkson has been doing pretty good holding down the fort so it will be interesting to see the adjustment with Ball back in the lineup.

Ingram still needs a couple hundred cheeseburgers.

But, I see the talent.

He might be better served in this 2nd unit.

But, might as well give him some major burn.

Brook is gonna lead them in scoring.

Toss up between who comes in 2nd if Randle goes to the bench.

Could be Clarkson, Randle, KCP, Kuz or Ingram.

Either way, I think you guys could have 8 guys averaging double figures in the 10-24 ppg range.

That's pretty good.

 

[LAD]

Ingram still needs a couple hundred cheeseburgers.

But, I see the talent.

He might be better served in this 2nd unit.

But, might as well give him some major burn.

Brook is gonna lead them in scoring.

Toss up between who comes in 2nd if Randle goes to the bench.

Could be Clarkson, Randle, KCP, Kuz or Ingram.

Either way, I think you guys could have 8 guys averaging double figures in the 10-24 ppg range.

That's pretty good.

LOl @ Ingram needing a couple hundred cheeseburgers.

I agree on the potential of these guys. I think Luke should be trying to get Kuz & Ingram as acclimated with the starters as he can. This way they learn the system & can figure out how to fit in with it. Especially since the expectation in terms of winning isn't crucial yet.

 

[Mecca]

LOl @ Ingram needing a couple hundred cheeseburgers.

I agree on the potential of these guys. I think Luke should be trying to get Kuz & Ingram as acclimated with the starters as he can. This way they learn the system & can figure out how to fit in with it. Especially since the expectation in terms of winning isn't crucial yet.

I honestly think Kuz should start, permanently.

But, a Clarkson, Randle, Kuz 2nd unit?

Wow.

The worry would be getting enough points from the starters with Lonzo, Nance and KCP.

Brook is dropping 20plus....

Pope has been awful.

Nance is limited offensively.

Lonzo might only average 8-14 ppg and could still walk away with ROY.


That puts a ton of pressure on Ingram to score.

 

[tlance]

I think it depends on the circumstances. If a team/player plays hard and tries to win every game, but just aren't very good...then I agree, you don't boo.

But if a team/player is performing poorly and the reason seems to be a lack of effort, or it's a team/player that talked a bunch of smack and isn't backing it up...then I have no problem with it.

You are right.

I am okay with booing lack of effort. That is fair game.

 

[tlance]

Well, at least they did 1 thing well last night.

 

[tlance]

Nah....I'm done.

We get to see the Lonzo and Milos show tonight.

So, I'm gonna chill.

I just hate hypocrisy.

Any chance you can get the tip time moved up like 2 hours?

Want to watch, but damn I am tired today. West coast tip times are too late for me. Woke up at 4:00 this morning.

I figured @Mecca might have the clout to get that done.

 

[LAD]

I honestly think Kuz should start, permanently.

But, a Clarkson, Randle, Kuz 2nd unit?

Wow.

The worry would be getting enough points from the starters with Lonzo, Nance and KCP.

Brook is dropping 20plus....

Pope has been awful.

Nance is limited offensively.

Lonzo might only average 8-14 ppg and could still walk away with ROY.


That puts a ton of pressure on Ingram to score.

All true. Which is why I think he should just be experimenting with random rotations to find out what works. It's a trick I'm sure he might have picked up from Kerr.

 

[Mecca]

Any chance you can get the tip time moved up like 2 hours?

Want to watch, but damn I am tired today. West coast tip times are too late for me. Woke up at 4:00 this morning.

I figured @Mecca might have the clout to get that done.

You need to hit up Lavar. Clippers fans still have to enter thru the back entrance, we gets no love.

I doubt he will accommodate your request considering he has a pregame autograph session at Staples.

I'm not joking either....lol

 

[tlance]

You need to hit up Lavar. Clippers fans still have to enter thru the back entrance, we gets no love.

I doubt he will accommodate your request considering how has a pregame autograph session at Staples.

I'm not joking either....lol

Oh well. Worth a shot!

 

[Mecca]

Oh well. Worth a shot!

Seriously, I'm not hating....

Well, maybe a little...lol

But, how does a non-athlete get a autograph deal with a trading card company?

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

But, how does a non-athlete get a autograph deal with a trading card company?

Not only that, but his signed cards sold out in 45 seconds!!!

Company Selling LaVar Ball Autographed Cards for $59.95 Each on eBay

 

[True Lakers Fan]

More bad news for Jeremy Lin - out for the season with a torn knee tendon - ESPN - says he is most likely done for the season - Wow - two on the first big night of the season

 

[Mecca]

Not only that, but his signed cards sold out in 45 seconds!!!

Company Selling LaVar Ball Autographed Cards for $59.95 Each on eBay

Just....Wow...lol

#Don'tHateThePlayerHateTheGame

 

[Four4Four]

Damn Steven Adams is aqua man

 

[Wamu]

No, no, no. The days of helping other teams win are in the past!

Well ain't that a kick in the nuts!

 

[Wamu]

Great, then...You can brag about how your team gave up 120+ points playing against Vogel-ball. Not the best way to open a season...

These stickied in-season threads usually consists of pointless rambling as it is and it's why I just about never post in them.

I hope the Pacers go 7-75 this year. Paul George was smart for getting outta Indiana. He probably would have stuck around if you didn't root for them though.

 

[tlance]

Didn't watch the game, but Russ' box score looked nearly perfect last night. He had 16 assists and only 12 FGAs. This is how he needs to play every night, with a pass first mentality.

He has had a tendency to be a lot more selfish against good teams in close games. But, if he plays like this all the time (I call it first half Russ) the Thunder will be a real test for anybody, including GS.