2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[DJ]

Phil Jackson sighting at the Lakers practice facility.....



*Sticks hands in pockets, walks away whistling*

 

[DJ]

I guess True Detective comes back to HBO next month.

Anyone watch it?

First season - as good as any season of TV i have watched. It is UNREAL. so good.

Second season- GARABGE. Like Lonzo Ball jump shot level garbage. lol.

Like Cavs offense level garbage.

Or Sexton passing ability? LOL.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Mecca]

Dinwiddie with 39

He is getting paid.

 

[Mecca]

I guess True Detective comes back to HBO next month.

Anyone watch it?

First season - as good as any season of TV i have watched. It is UNREAL. so good.

Second season- GARABGE. Like Lonzo Ball jump shot level garbage. lol.

Like Cavs offense level garbage.

You never miss a opportunity...lol

I didn't despise Season 2 like most.

I'm a big Rachel Mcadams fan.

Cold Shit that Colin Ferrell's character was really that fat, redheaded kids father.

The guy from Moonlighting is starting in Season 3, right?

 

[Mecca]

Or Sexton passing ability? LOL.

He don't even let the ground touch the ball.

#Throwback

 

[trojanfan12]

It sounds like some sort of deal is more or less in place but I am really curious about the details. I get why the Lakers want Ariza. I get why the Rockets would want KCP. I don't get what the Suns get out of this deal much less some 4th team.

Are the Rockets going to give up a protected 1st to get a KCP rental and get Knight off the books for next year?

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Especially interesting to see what the Suns get.

 

[Gman]

Kyrie Irving putting the C's on his back and carrying them to victory in Washington:

 

[trojanfan12]

He's still at 35 minutes a game. That is down from 37 2 years ago but still quite a bit. His usage rate is the highest for him in about 4 years.

Not quite carrying the entire team on his back like he did in Cleveland the past couple of years but still quite a workload.

Yeah, it's gonna be a bigger workload for awhile. We're 27 games into his first season with a a bunch of players he hasn't played with before, most of whom are still learning how to play in the NBA.

Hopefully, as the season moves on, he'll be able to play fewer minutes. Also, if/when they get another top player be it this year or over the summer, that should help too.

Besides, he's going to play a lot of minutes, no matter what team he's on because he'd be every teams best player.

 

[trojanfan12]

You probably watch more complete Lakers games than me.

But, I don't see Lonzo running the offense but for a fraction of the game.

He's reduced to a spectator because of his lack of aggression.

Magic said he didn't want this to turn into Cleveland West Coast addition.

Did you see Lebron's response?

This is the nicest way possible to say "I hear you Magic. But, I'm going to do me ".



"I don’t know what asking me to do too much is, to be honest," James said. "I understand the logic behind what Magic and Kobe are saying because we want to grow the young guys… But, I mean, Magic and Kobe know who I am. I know who I am. They know what they’re going to get out of me. That is, you know what you’re going to get out of me every game… When it’s really, really, really money time, you know who is going to be there."

Lonzo runs it more when Lebron is off the floor, plus Lebron is needed to play more point right now because Rondo is out.

Prior to Rondo being out, there were more times when Lonzo ran the offense with Lebron playing off ball.

As I've pointed out, that's when Lonzo and Lebron play best together because Lonzo is an elite passer and Lebron's an elite scorer. But they don't play as well together when Lebron runs the offense because, while Lebron is also an elite passer, Lonzo is far from an elite scorer and isn't aggressive.

I will say though, now that Lebron has been playing more point, I'm curious to see if he will go back to playing off ball a little more. Or now that he's back in his comfort zone, he'll want to stay in it.

 

[trojanfan12]

Kuzma, i am surpirsed that he is only shooting 32% from 3.

not surprised that Ingram is at 32.4% from 3-----not that it really matters sicne he is taking only 1.7 a game---- justs like i said his 39% from 3 last year only taking 1.8 three's per game was rather irrelevant as well.


Lonzo shot 36% from the floor and 30.5% from 3 last year--- he has improved to 38.3% from the field and 31.8% from 3--- but those numbers are still atrocious- esp. the 38% from the floor.

Playing with LeBron should automatically help you in that regard. 38% from the floor is totally unacceptable.

Hart has balled out- played good D, and is shooting 39% from 3 with 4.6 attempts per game....outstanding!

A completely reasonable, spot on and unbiased assessment.


Who the fuck are you and what have you done with Wiggy?

 

[Mecca]

Lonzo runs it more when Lebron is off the floor, plus Lebron is needed to play more point right now because Rondo is out.

Prior to Rondo being out, there were more times when Lonzo ran the offense with Lebron playing off ball.

As I've pointed out, that's when Lonzo and Lebron play best together because Lonzo is an elite passer and Lebron's an elite scorer. But they don't play as well together when Lebron runs the offense because, while Lebron is also an elite passer, Lonzo is far from an elite scorer and isn't aggressive.

I will say though, now that Lebron has been playing more point, I'm curious to see if he will go back to playing off ball a little more. Or now that he's back in his comfort zone, he'll want to stay in it.

Either way, you are winning.

I didn't believe you had a chance of getting to the WCF.

25 games in, who is head and shoulders better outside of the Warriors?

I know that the youngins development is important.

But, I would stunt the Shit out of Lonzo's growth if you have a shot at advancing passed the first 2 rounds....lol

 

[Mecca]

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Especially interesting to see what the Suns get.

Would you give up Kuz, Ingram, Ball and pick for the Brow?

I know that's a lot.

But, Davis is worth that and much more.

Anyone that doesn't believe that, look at his stat line tonight.

I would give them all 3, and Hart if I had to.

Davis, Durant, James, Freak are the only guys I'd sellout to get.

Not Harden.

Not Westbrook.

Curry wouldn't be on the table. So, no point mentioning him.

 

[trojanfan12]

Either way, you are winning.

I didn't believe you had a chance of getting to the WCF.

25 games in, who is head and shoulders better outside of the Warriors?

I know that the youngins development is important.

But, I would stunt the Shit out of Lonzo's growth if you have a shot at advancing passed the first 2 rounds....lol

Yeah, that's what will be really interesting. I'll be thrilled if they push a 2nd round series to 6 games. But, if they get a sniff of being able to make the WCF...it would be really hard to not do everything they can to get there.

 

[trojanfan12]

Would you give up Kuz, Ingram, Ball and pick for the Brow?

I know that's a lot.

But, Davis is worth that and much more.

Anyone that doesn't believe that, look at his stat line tonight.

I would give them all 3, and Hart if I had to.

Davis, Durant, James, Freak are the only guys I'd sellout to get.

Not Harden.

Not Westbrook

Curry wouldn't be on the table. So, no point mentioning him.

I'd rather keep Kuzma, but to get The Brow...you have to, he's a generational talent.

On top of that, he's experienced enough to be able to take the lead if/when Father Time finally starts catching up to Lebron and young enough that the Lakers can rebuild around him when Lebron retires.

 

[Mecca]

I'd rather keep Kuzma, but to get The Brow...you have to, he's a generational talent.

On top of that, he's experienced enough to be able to take the lead if/when Father Time finally starts catching up to Lebron and young enough that the Lakers can rebuild around him when Lebron retires.

I wouldn't risk him going someplace and liking it.

I thought when people said he has 2 years remaining that it included this year.

But, he has 2 years after this one.

If he doesn't take the extension this Summer, I expect teams to offer huge packages.

With two years remaining, low balled packages will be ignored.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

@Shaqdaddy11

Holy Shit...

Davis still has 2 years AFTER this one left on his deal.

I would not risk letting another team grab him and have 2 years to change his mind.

Not for Kuz, Ingram, Ball.

I'd give them all up.

I don't care what he says about making it work in NOLA.

HE wouldn't have hired Rich if that's the case.

Shit, I could negotiate that max deal and I know Jack Shit about any of that stuff.

He didn't need Paul.

My bad. I thought he had one year left after this one.

Still, if I were Magic i'd throw Ingram, Lonzo and Hart in to the deal but work my ass off to keep Kuz. Personal opinion of course.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Lol, didn't you lose your shit when I jokingly suggested that only a few days ago?





So what's your excuse now, one-nut?

Not going to answer @WiggyRuss ? Or are you just tired of being the butt of all jokes.

You must be a fantastic lawyer if you can't even handle some random people on an internet message board?

 

[raptorlife4]

Raps by 16 at the half

 

[bksballer89]

Raps by 16 at the half

Statement first half by Toronto. Winning this game on the 2nd night of a B2B without Kawhi would be pretty big for them