2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[msgkings322]

I would like to see them & Houston play some more

2 more games, both in Houston

Then the WCF of course

 

[DJ Fieri]

Halftime:

Ball has 6 points (on 3-of-5 shooting), 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.....and they lead the Sixers by 8.

 

[msgkings322]

Halftime:

Ball has 6 points (on 3-of-5 shooting), 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.....and they lead the Sixers by 8.

What did he steal?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Gallinari is asssssssss

You type this and I picture Mecca:

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Nets draft pick just got worse with Okafor traded to the Nets.

 

[bksballer89]

2 more games, both in Houston

Then the WCF of course

Did you look at Houston schedule yet? I just looked at it and yea that's been a pretty easy slate. Long story short, since playing the Warriors opening night they basically played 2 teams who should be playing basketball after round 1 (Cleveland and Toronto).

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

What did he steal?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Heard an interesting and potentially pretty accurate theory on what happened with Lavar pulling LiAngelo out of UCLA.

Was listening to a talk show and one of the guys claimed to have talked to some folks "in the know" at UCLA.

Apparently, when doing their own investigation, UCLA discovered evidence that LiAngelo was the ringleader in the shoplifting scandal and the only one of the players who stole from all 3 stores that the players visited. Apparently, it got started when he tried to make a purchase in the Louis Vuitton store and his credit card was declined.

UCLA was apparently looking to move on from the Balls because it looks like there may be eligibility issues for LaMelo and, let's face it, without Lonzo and LaMelo, UCLA isn't even bothering to scout LiAngelo, let alone give him a schollie. The shoplifting scandal and LiAngelo being the ringleader gave them exactly what they needed.

According to what I heard on the talk show, UCLA may have called Lavar and LiAngelo in, explained that LiAngelo was the ringleader and that this could be handled quietly by Lavar and the Bruins with a "mutually agree that this is best for LiAngelo/pursuing other opportunities/we wish the best for this young man" press conference. It was said that UCLA even offered to help find a good landing spot for LiAngelo.

Lavar, being Lavar, decided instead to go all Lavar on them, blame UCLA and have LiAngelo throw the other 2 under the bus by claiming he just "followed their lead."

It's also believed that Lavar's reaction is why UCLA allowed LiAngelo being the ringleader and having his credit card declined to get out.

Totally believeable.

 

[DJ Fieri]

@LAD, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12

LeBron just bought a 23m mansion in Brentwood.

LeBron James buys a second home in Brentwood for $23 million

I can't put into words how much I love you.

 

[DJ Fieri]

He is a smart businessman, why would he want to go to that dumpster fire team. He doesn't.

To pick Magic's brain since he wants to own a team one day and take another dumpster fire of a franchise and take them relevant again.

*All players have egos and if he can make the Lakers contenders again it would cement his legacy*

 

[DJ Fieri]

I hate you.

*Adds Mecca to the hit list*

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Nets draft pick just got worse with Okafor traded to the Nets.

Russell and Okafor is a decent 1-2 punch to build around. If they could land a superstar in the next 1-2 years they might have something going in Brooklyn. In comparison to what they have had recently.

 

[msgkings322]

Did you look at Houston schedule yet? I just looked at it and yea that's been a pretty easy slate. Long story short, since playing the Warriors opening night they basically played 2 teams who should be playing basketball after round 1 (Cleveland and Toronto).

Fair enough, but there's only 7 teams besides Houston playing after round 1.

 

[bksballer89]

Fair enough, but there's only 7 teams besides Houston playing after round 1.

Understandable but doesn't change that their schedule been really bad.

Outside of those 2 teams I already mentioned, the only note worthy teams they played were Indiana 2X, Philly 2X, Denver, and Utah. Those are 4 teams who are going to finish around .500 and maybe 2 of them make the playoffs.

The rest of the teams they played are likely to finish under .500 and miss out on the playoffs IMO.

 

[TJL]

Lonzo is the GOAT

 

[trojanfan12]

Are your Trojans going to be able to keep up with my Sooners tomorrow night?

Hope so. They've lost 2 in a row though.

 

[TJL]

Hope so. They've lost 2 in a row though.

College basketball is a joke until March

 

[bksballer89]

College basketball is a joke until March

lies

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

College basketball is a joke

FIFY

 

[bksballer89]

Win #10 for Brooklyn. With the acquisition of Okafor, Russell returning soon from injury, and playing in the east, I'm starting to think 30 wins isn't out of the question for Brooklyn.

Changed your opinion on Brooklyn yet @tlance ?