2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[LAD]

Yeah, I know, I was obviously joking.

But on a real note I think one major contention point was that he got really inconsistent playing time. I think what he was looking for was a situation that would allow him to keep playing, keep learning on the job. Unfortunately that's not generally the case with a team that has Championship aspirations. It's not really a luxury they have. Which is weird because the Warriors were intending to go to a youth movement this year and give guys plenty of rope to go out and learn. Damian Jones was giving the starting role off of playing the majority of his year last year in the G-League. The Warriors got Jerebko, but they didn't replace David West, Zaza or Javale. They went with their young bigs. You didn't see them go after any veteran wings when they were out there like Jamal Crawford.

They wanted McCaw to come in and carve out his role this year with the team. Which would have worked out perfectly for him IMO. Next year Livingston is likely gone. The year after that so is Andre. A 2 year deal would have put him in a prime position to not only get his role with the team larger, but also if he played well enough for a solid next contract.

Like the entire logistics of this situation would have worked out PERFECTLY for McCaw if he was confident on his ability to improve and produce. It's just really weird.

He is impatient and not developed enough to leap frog to vet status.

 

[Bolts]

I didn't even notice that. Yuck.

There's a lot of things you can see from the voting that make you question what the fans are basing the votes on. Yes it's "for the fans" and they want to see their favorites but it's more popularity contest over quality of play. I voted for some Kings players, mainly Fox and Buddy, because I'm a fan of them and think those two are at least fringe all stars this year. But my votes mean nothing because Kings players won't get voted in by fans.

 

[LAD]

I think you have mental issues. I'm an NBA fan & live in Colorado. It really is bizarre how you have such a fixation about teams I follow.

Well know that it ain't limited to just you...

 

[flyerhawk]

There's a lot of things you can see from the voting that make you question what the fans are basing the votes on. Yes it's "for the fans" and they want to see their favorites but it's more popularity contest over quality of play. I voted for some Kings players, mainly Fox and Buddy, because I'm a fan of them and think those two are at least fringe all stars this year. But my votes mean nothing because Kings players won't get voted in by fans.

I'm fine with fans voting for their local stars. But voting for guys that aren't playing, backups or playing very poorly seems dumb.

 

[LAD]

I'm fine with fans voting for their local stars. But voting for guys that aren't playing, backups or playing very poorly seems dumb.

I can agree with it comes to voting for guys that are not playing. But sometimes guy will be going through a rut and I don't think that should necessarily disqualify them from the AS game.

 

[msgkings322]

I'm fine with fans voting for their local stars. But voting for guys that aren't playing, backups or playing very poorly seems dumb.

I give a little pass for legends on their last year like Wade, if the fans wanna see em one more time, sure.

But voting in guys that haven't played a minute like Cousins? Obviously idiotic.

Of course it's not really a big deal, it's meaningless. I already knew most people are dumb.

 

[msgkings322]

I can agree with it comes to voting for guys that are not playing. But sometimes guy will be going through a rut and I don't think that should necessarily disqualify them from the AS game.

Except there's always a guy not going through a rut who's more deserving.

 

[Wamu]

Well know that it ain't limited to just you...

I feel better now.

 

[Inimical]

@Mecca i need help. Who is a sure thing to have a good game tonight for the clips

 

[DJ]

@Mecca i need help. Who is a sure thing to have a good game tonight for the clips

Tobias Harrs......Mr Consistency.

 

[DJ]

How will the cavs survive???

 

[Inimical]

Tobias Harrs......Mr Consistency.

yeha but i was looking for some outliers really.

Montrezl whatever his name is has been cookin

 

[DJ]

yeha but i was looking for some outliers really.

Montrezl whatever his name is has been cookin

Harrell would be my other choice. As would Williams.

 

[DJ]

The Clippers still missing the playoffs or do you think they have a shot, @Mecca?

 

[FakeBelieve]

Hawks “part ways” with mike budenholzer now the bucks are probably going to win the east.

Being from Atlanta is hell for sports fans.

 

[DJ]

Charles needs to lose some weight.

 

[DJ]

Hawks “part ways” with mike budenholzer now the bucks are probably going to win the east.

Being from Atlanta is hell for sports fans.

Welcome.....who do you like tonight......Thunder or Spurs?

 

[Heatles84]

@Heatles84 @TurnUpTheHeat you guys see that Tate Martell may transfer to Miami after the transfer of Fields to the Bucks?

I'm fine with it. Maybe his sister will come around more.

I'd say you traded up with getting Fields though.

 

[Mecca]

the Romanoff issue was kind of a minor one in most of the episodes..

like one lady owned a huge big apartment in Paris and said she was descended......a couple from the US go to Russia to adopt a kid and the woman wants to get a russian baby because she claims she was descended from the Romanoffs (this is an interesting episode--- they go to russia to adopt the baby- after trying really hard to have one, IVF, etc. etc. etc...draem to have a baby- and they get to Russia and the baby is like non responsive- and they think it has fetal alcohol syndmore- the father still wantedto adopt it but the mother didnt), one episode a couple is supposed to go on a cruise where its like a romonaoff history but the husband doesnt go etc.....

its a pretty thin string between episodes- the romanoff connection....

some of the episodes were kinda shitty, a couple were really good.

I'm gonna check it out.

We still have several months to kill before GOT.

So, this show, the Americans, Bodyguard and killing Eve are on my binge watch list.

 

[Mecca]

@Mecca i need help. Who is a sure thing to have a good game tonight for the clips

Montrezl, Lou, Tobias.

This is Gallo's first game back.

So, he might try to over do it.

Go Lou.

ETA: As an outlier, I'd say Beverley.

His 3pt shooting has been Curry-esque the last few games.

But, he doesn't shoot em much.