2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[DJ Fieri]

I didn't really care about the amount I just thought you might wanna bet that much. 1st game is Wednesday and the 2nd is early January.

I'm a cheap ass with my Hoop cash.

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm a cheap ass with my Hoop cash.

Gotta be. vCash don't grow on vtrees, ya know.

 

[msgkings322]

That is the reason I have said that Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma could or will become the best combo in the NBA. Granted that's a year or two away, but Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball have some really good chemistry that they started in the summer league from the beginning. It's going to be fun to watch them develop and as much as LB is struggling, I do think he will fix his struggles eventually.

Those two might be pretty good someday, but take off the purple and gold glasses for a bit and compare that combo to:

Simmons and Embiid, Irving and Tatum, Towns and Wiggins, Lillard and Nurkic, hell Davis and Cousins...

And that's just the younger ones.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Those two might be pretty good someday, but take off the purple and gold glasses for a bit and compare that combo to:

Simmons and Embiid, Irving and Tatum, Towns and Wiggins, Lillard and Nurkic, hell Davis and Cousins...

And that's just the younger ones.

Sorry but my glasses does not include hoping those other guys are going to better than LB and KK. Your boys have been in the NBA a few years now except for Simmons who did not play last year. He still had the benefit of watching and learning for an entire year. Kuzma however is really good with less then 20 games in the NBA

 

[msgkings322]

Sorry but my glasses does not include hoping those other guys are going to better than LB and KK. Your boys have been in the NBA a few years now except for Simmons who did not play last year. He still had the benefit of watching and learning for an entire year. Kuzma however is really good with less then 20 games in the NBA

No apology necessary, you are just wrong about those 2 being the best duo in the NBA, as I gave you examples of better ones. Lonzo and Kuzma will probably get better. So will those other guys.

 

[trojanfan12]

Those two might be pretty good someday, but take off the purple and gold glasses for a bit and compare that combo to:

Simmons and Embiid, Irving and Tatum, Towns and Wiggins, Lillard and Nurkic, hell Davis and Cousins...

And that's just the younger ones.

It would be kind of stupid to compare them right now considering out of everyone mentioned, only Tatum is a rookie. Even Simmons is technically in his 2nd year. Tatum is playing well for sure, but let's not pretend he'd be starting if Hayward's ankle stays attached to his body. He also has the luxury of playing alongside Kyrie and being the what? 3rd or 4th option?

How about we see where they are when they have been in the league 3-4 years like everyone else on your list.

 

[msgkings322]

It would be kind of stupid to compare them right now considering out of everyone mentioned, only Tatum is a rookie. Even Simmons is technically in his 2nd year.

How about we see where they are when they have been in the league 3-4 years like everyone else on your list.

I agree. Just reacting to the 'Kuzma and Ball will be the best combo in the NBA' claim.

 

[tlance]

It would be kind of stupid to compare them right now considering out of everyone mentioned, only Tatum is a rookie. Even Simmons is technically in his 2nd year.

How about we see where they are when they have been in the league 3-4 years like everyone else on your list.

We should definitely wait a few years. Kuzma looks like a nice player. Could even be an allstar someday. But best duo in the entire league?

I will go out on a limb and say there is a 0.0% chance of that.

 

[trojanfan12]

I agree. Just reacting to the 'Kuzma and Ball will be the best combo in the NBA' claim.

You may want to re-read...he said will or "could be." He made no definitive statement. Could some combo of Ball, Ingram and Kuzma become the best duo? Sure.

Will they? Probably not. But, if the Lakers continue to build their team properly, they won't have to. If the type of balance they have shown this year can continue with their development, I'd rather have that than be overly dependent on 2 guys.

 

[trojanfan12]

We should definitely wait a few years. Kuzma looks like a nice player. Could even be an allstar someday. But best duo in the entire league?

I will go out on a limb and say there is a 0.0% chance of that.

I wouldn't say 0.0%. But I think it's pretty unlikely. Kuzma looks good, but so did Clarkson. Turned out Clarkson, while still the steal of his draft, was already as good as he's going to be...a potential 6th man of the year one day, but not someone you want starting every game.

Maybe Kuzma continues to develop and improve or maybe he's as good as he's going to be. We won't know for a couple more years on any of these guys.

 

[DJ Fieri]

LaVar Ball is a major jackass......he just can't help himself.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Gotta be. vCash don't grow on vtrees, ya know.

I would say I hate you but I just can't quit you, man.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

No apology necessary, you are just wrong about those 2 being the best duo in the NBA, as I gave you examples of better ones. Lonzo and Kuzma will probably get better. So will those other guys.

I didn't say they are now. I SAID they will be. IT'S AN OPINION. If you dont agree then whatever. NOW get over yourself

 

[larryjohn]

That is the reason I have said that Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma could or will become the best combo in the NBA. Granted that's a year or two away, ...

Wow ...

Have you seen Simmons & Embiid play pick & roll together ? (among other duos)

 

[msgkings322]

I didn't say they are now. I SAID they will be. IT'S AN OPINION. If you dont agree then whatever. NOW get over yourself

No I don't agree I think I've made that clear. Why are you so pissy about it? Maybe you are too sensitive for this place.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Lucky you. FIOS doens't offer me that when there are so many games. Only when there are only like 5 or 6 games do they offer me both are offered.

I have Direct TV.
I guess all providers aren't the same.
I'd have to mute Austin Carr.

 

[bksballer89]

Top '18 prospect Simons considering NBA draft

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

If I were @Mecca I would've thrown a remote at the TV by now.

There was a game on?

* fades back into my Nerdgasm Justice League haze refusing to cope *

 

[bksballer89]

Sixers with 47 at the end of 1 vs the Dubs.

 

[flyerhawk]

Simmons 8-9 for 18 with 9 assists in the 1st half. He has embarrassed some Warriors on a few plays.

Up 22 at the half. They need to keep playing tenacious D.