2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Black Adam]

Not sure if you guys can see his caption but here's what he wrote.

So my man Lance Stephenson busts his ass for the Pelicans, gets hurt, requires surgery & what does he get for his hard work??? WAIVED SMFH
Something fans have to understand is y'all get mad when players leave during free agency or hold out for money.. We have to do what's best for US, we have a small window to make as much money as we can.. Remember this is a BUSINESS when you can no longer serve your purpose these teams cut you trade you or bury you on the bench! Case in point, Lance gets hurt playing & needs surgery now, so instead of supporting him & helping him get healthy they cut him!
#Bullshit
#HoldYaHeadLilBro

you're right. can't stand the prick. but I DO see his point...

 

[Heatles84]

So if you're not on the Heat, and put up big numbers on a crap team you can be a "great talent"?

Too funny.

 

[trojanfan12]

Can't believe Lakers fans wanted Swaggy off their team back in September. How can you not love Swaggy?

Not this Lakers fan. I was hoping he'd respond to Luke's coaching. So far, it looks like he has. To be fair though, THIS Swaggy P is not the Swaggy P that Lakers fans wanted gone.

 

[Black Adam]

Not this Lakers fan. I was hoping he'd respond to Luke's coaching. So far, it looks like he has. To be fair though, THIS Swaggy P is not the Swaggy P that Lakers fans wanted gone.

yeah, but before this season who knew THIS Swaggy P. even existed...?

 

[trojanfan12]

Because he was an arrogant punk in prior years that didn't produce.

He's a lot of things (mostly a knucklehead) but I wouldn't call him arrogant or a punk.

 

[Mecca]

you're right. can't stand the prick. but I DO see his point...

Chalmers got the same from the Griz.

I don't feel sorry for Lance.

He should have stayed his ass in Indy.

Every bad thing that has happened can be traced back to the moment he took the money in Charlotte.

He is the Tristan Thompson of guards.

Extremely valuable in his Teams system.

Virtually worthless anywhere else.

* waits for it *

 

[trojanfan12]

yeah, but before this season who knew THIS Swaggy P. even existed...?

Heck, I'm about the only Lakers fan that wasn't calling for his head and I didn't know this Swaggy P existed. lol

 

[Mecca]

He's a lot of things (mostly a knucklehead) but I wouldn't call him arrogant or a punk.

More like a class clown.

I don't see arrogance either.

 

[Black Adam]

More like a class clown.

I don't see arrogance either.

clown definitely. it just seemed that the boy didn't take a DAMN thing serious...

would LOVE to know what Luke's been feeding him to change his viewpoint...and i'm ALSO hoping that whatever it is sticks...

 

[Mecca]

clown definitely. it just seemed that the boy didn't take a DAMN thing serious...

would LOVE to know what Luke's been feeding him to change his viewpoint...and i'm ALSO hoping that whatever it is sticks...

You know, the approach you take can make a huge difference in the outcome.

I like Doc a little bit less every Season.

But, what he did for DeAndre, psychologically and fundamentally, cannot be denied.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

He's a lot of things (mostly a knucklehead) but I wouldn't call him arrogant or a punk.

At least he is playing better and for the record even the Lakers tried to trade him. If Heat fans thins he is really good then we will be glad to trade him for a nice first round draft pick. I would any way

 

[True Lakers Fan]

You know, the approach you take can make a huge difference in the outcome.

I like Doc a little bit less every Season.

But, what he did for DeAndre, psychologically and fundamentally, cannot be denied.

Doc is over rated

 

[Heatles84]

At least he is playing better and for the record even the Lakers tried to trade him. If Heat fans thins he is really good then we will be glad to trade him for a nice first round draft pick. I would any way

I don't think we ever said we wanted him. And I'm not giving up a 1st round for Nick Young, especially considering we're likely headed to the lottery this year.

 

[trojanfan12]

At least he is playing better and for the record even the Lakers tried to trade him.

This has absolutely nothing to do with you saying he's an arrogant punk or the post you quoted.

Of course the Lakers tried to trade him. They tried to trade him because he was a class clown who became too much of a distraction and was playing like crap.

They couldn't get anyone to even give them a half-eaten bag of potato chips for him. Turns out, that so far, it's been a good thing because Luke has him playing closer to his actual talent level. He actually seems to be taking the game seriously for possibly the first time in his career.

 

[Black Adam]

I don't think we ever said we wanted him. And I'm not giving up a 1st round for Nick Young, especially considering we're likely headed to the lottery this year.

before this season I doubt we would've gotten a bag of barbecue chips and a ball of rubber bands for the guy...

 

[Heatles84]

before this season I doubt we would've gotten a bag of barbecue chips and a ball of rubber bands for the guy...

Now I think you'll get that as well as an sundae with sprinkles. Because, winners.

 

[DJ]

Not this Lakers fan. I was hoping he'd respond to Luke's coaching. So far, it looks like he has. To be fair though, THIS Swaggy P is not the Swaggy P that Lakers fans wanted gone.

He's actually been stepping up and playing some impressive defense at times.....However, I would prefer Clarkson to start and Young to come off the bench.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Mavs deny 2 ESPN reporters access to games

Cuban being Cuban again

 

[bksballer89]

Russell Westbrook asked about Hassan Whiteside's shotblocking and being smart attacking the basket: "I'm not scared of nobody under the basket."

 

[LAD]

Can't believe Lakers fans wanted Swaggy off their team back in September. How can you not love Swaggy?

I think this is the best he's played EVER!! He's playing within the system and doing really well.