2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Wamu]

It's only irrelevant because it shows that the Cavs AREN'T the BEST team in the league. Now, if they were I'm sure they'd be flaunting that stat on these boards endlessly.

The Cavs aren't the bestest team in the league? Well shit whatever you do don't tell wiggy that!

 

[Wamu]

If the Pelicans make the finals --

Hell will freeze over?

 

[larryjohn]

Kyle Lowry out for the regular season?

Too bad ... it is just when I thought the Raptors were legitimate threat to the Cavs.

(Ibaka has looked solid ... just what they needed. Tucker looks like a solid contributor off the bench. They have versatile rotation of Bigs. Raptors looked really good in last 2 wins.)​

 

[Heatles84]

It's only irrelevant because it shows that the Cavs AREN'T the BEST team in the league. Now, if they were I'm sure they'd be flaunting that stat on these boards endlessly.

Yup. But this is more at how pathetic the Cavs are without Lebron. Where there's statistical proof that the only other team Lebron's been on *cough* Miami *cough* wasn't bad without him.

 

[Heatles84]

 

[Wamu]

Yup. But this is more at how pathetic the Cavs are without Lebron. Where there's statistical proof that the only other team Lebron's been on *cough* Miami *cough* wasn't bad without him.

The fact the Cavs suck w/o LeBron yet won it all w/ him last year proves how great of a player he really is. And fuck you LeBron for leaving the Heat & not joining the Celtics! Ya jackass.

 

[Heatles84]

The fact the Cavs suck w/o LeBron yet won it all w/ him last year proves how great of a player he really is. And fuck you LeBron for leaving the Heat & not joining the Celtics! Ya jackass.

Yeah, it's getting really hard to discredit Lebron. Like I said earlier this year, I have Lebron #4 in my all-time players behind Kareem, Magic and MJ (GOAT). He wins again and gets Finals MVP, he's just right behind MJ.

 

[knowyourenemy]

But do we really need >100 posts saying the same thing ?

How many posts have there been speculating what the Spurs are like without Leonard?

I haven't seen any. But honestly, I also haven't seen many posts about the Spurs at all. Fact of the matter is that the Cavaliers rule the East and they have some vocal fans on here and much of that drives the discussion. If San Antonio were in the East, we'd probably hear more about them. They'd be virtually guaranteed to go to the Finals and we could talk about how good some of their players are. As it is, they face an uphill battle because the West has 4-5 really good teams (and one of them just might be unbeatable.)

 

[Wamu]

Yeah, it's getting really hard to discredit Lebron. Like I said earlier this year, I have Lebron #4 in my all-time players behind Kareem, Magic and MJ (GOAT). He wins again and gets Finals MVP, he's just right behind MJ.

He's in my top 5 all time w/o a doubt. And as much as I hate to say it he's replaced my all time favorite NBAer (Larry the Legend) as the greatest SF of all time.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Kyle Lowry out for the regular season?

6 weeks puts him returning just around the start of the playoffs. But how rusty will he be? This could really derail their season. That would be a shame.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Kyle Lowry out for the regular season?

Well there goes there shot. They had some good deadline pickups too.

Drake is crying as we speak

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yup. But this is more at how pathetic the Cavs are without Lebron. Where there's statistical proof that the only other team Lebron's been on *cough* Miami *cough* wasn't bad without him.

It's why I think Lebron should be in contention to win MVP, which he is, but I think Harden in my eyes is the favorite. He is having the best year of his career IMO

 

[larryjohn]

It's why I think Lebron should be in contention to win MVP, which he is, but I think Harden in my eyes is the favorite. He is having the best year of his career IMO

To be fair ... the Rockets would really suck without Harden. (must worse than Cavs) It would be Patrick Beverly breaking down the defense instead of the beard. (plus Lou Will now)

 

[Mecca]

God please, no.....

Did Lavar Ball really say Nike, Under Armour, Addidas better give his kid a JORDAN deal or he's starting his own shoe line?

I feel so bad for Lonzo.

 

[knowyourenemy]

I bet Toronto has a higher winning percentage without Lowry than .267 (4-11).

 

[Mecca]

6 weeks puts him returning just around the start of the playoffs. But how rusty will he be? This could really derail their season. That would be a shame.

I thought they would look at Jennings.

Sounds like he's going to the Wiz Kids.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Kyle Lowry out for the regular season?

At least he got to go suck all of all star weekend.
What a fool.

 

[bksballer89]

At least he got to go suck all of all star weekend.
What a fool.

I don't think that changed anything but is not a good look.

 

[lebron23james]

Contrary to popular belief, but when Lebron was in Miami, he didn't play every single game. There were times that the Heat gave him a day off. Might want to go look at the records, because Miami's record without Lebron was nowhere near as pathetic as Cleveland's.

But hey, you have Lebron who's shown that he can stay pretty healthy. So long as he stays healthy, then you're fine.

Last i checked lebron led the heat in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks throughout the playoffs

That doesn't scream more help to me

 

[larryjohn]

God please, no.....
Did Lavar Ball really say Nike, Under Armour, Addidas better give his kid a JORDAN deal or he's starting his own shoe line?

I feel so bad for Lonzo.

Instead of talking so much, he should have shown his kid proper shooting mechanics 10 years ago.

FYI - Balls' younger brothers have better shooting motion -- but still not textbook. (but not red flags)