2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

There's been 4 ridiculous crazy fan interactions this year with players. That's 4 too many

KD with a fan in Dallas.
Austin Rivers with a fan in Houston
Russ with that kid in Denver
Russ last night in Utah

 

[thunderc]

Sup with your boy telling that Jazz fan he would fuck him AND HIS WIFE up?

I don't know what was said to him. But, in this climate, threatening a woman is a bad look.




"I'm going to tell you one thing, I'll f--- him up if he says that s--- again. I promise you," Westbrook said to a security guard behind the bench at the beginning of the video posted to Twitter. Westbrook then looks toward Keisel. "I promise you. You think I'm playing. I swear to God, I swear to God, I'll f--- you up. You and your wife, I'll f--- you up.

"I promise you, on everything I love. On everything I love, n----, I promise you."

Russ is thin skinned, but if she doesn’t act like a lady she can’t exoect to be treated like one. I don’t like that Russ uses the language he does, even at home with peoples kids right there. The league is going to have to do something about this across the board. Now it’s come out that Utah issued warning cards to fans. Really, warning cards?

 

[bksballer89]

I don’t like that Russ uses the language he does, even at home with peoples kids right there.

I mean basketball players are going to use bad language all the time on the court. If you don't want kids to hear the language then don't get a seat close enough for them to hear it

 

[bksballer89]

Clippers are currently 6th out West....

9-4 since trading Harris....and in reality they're 9-3 because none of the guys they traded for were available for the Pacers game

 

[bksballer89]

Doc deserves serious consideration for COY even though it is a safe bet to think the Bucks coach get that.

 

[thunderc]

I mean basketball players are going to use bad language all the time on the court. If you don't want kids to hear the language then don't get a seat close enough for them to hear it

I know but I’m talking about stuff like getting the crowd fired up by yelling “get the F up”. Really no reason for that in my opinion. The thunder aren’t going to tell him to stop it though.

 

[shopson67]

yah they fucked up the Randle thing royally.

If they had no intention of evene trying to bring him back, why not deal him at the deadline for an asset?

an expiring contract of a guy that was playing really well--- well better than an expiring contract because a team would hold his RFA rights.

Lakers really screwed the pooch on Randle all the way around. to let a former lotto pick coming into his own walk for nothing was an abomination.

Unless they could get a draft pick for him without any salary that would extend past that same offseason, that asset would've been cleared as well to try to clear room for another max salary. The Lakers forced themselves into a corner wit their plan for the offseason (and could very well do so again this summer). While better than Jimmy signing veterans to terrible contracts was much worse, Pelinka and Magic haven't exactly proven themselves a long term solution yet either (and I am a HUGE Magic fan from his playing days, but he also failed terribly as a coach prior).

 

[shopson67]

@WiggyRuss

...if his team qualifies. Although, they'll probably squeak in just on his name alone.

 

[shopson67]

Lmfao @ Rob Lowe.

What is more LA than hiring a celebrity impersonator, lol?

 

[bksballer89]

I know but I’m talking about stuff like getting the crowd fired up by yelling “get the F up”. Really no reason for that in my opinion. The thunder aren’t going to tell him to stop it though.

I love it. Players shouldn't have to censor themselves while on the court. They do that when they're speaking to the media afterwards.

 

[bksballer89]

...if his team qualifies. Although, they'll probably squeak in just on his name alone.

They won their conference tourney. Automatic big dance bid

 

[shopson67]

@dtgold88 @lebron23james

if the Cavs get the #2 pick they should def. take Barrett,

but if they get #3 they should take Morant without a doubt (as long as Barrett or Zion are not there of course).

WE def. dont need a point guard with Sexton but the Cavs made this mistake once before when they took Waiters over Lillard.

You take the elite talent in the NBA

if the #4 guy was close to Morant--- if Reddish was playing great- then it would be a debate.

but its clear there are 3 elite players in this draft.

1. Zion
2. Barrett
3. Morant

I sure hope the Cavs get one of them.

Sexton is such a hard worker- and he has a ton of talent. A guy like that is gonna be able to fix his weaknesses.

Its amazing what he has done with his 3 pt shooting in his age 19/20 season.

It will be fun to watch this kid continue to progress the next few years.

Besides, Sexton is practically a SG anyway with his 2.9 apg average.

 

[shopson67]

I loved it. These Utah fans fucked around with him last year as well. Fans think they can talk to players any how because players can't touch them. That was a quick reminder that you can be touched

Sure, they can be touched....and reap the monetary benefits. Funny that basketball players that trash talk all game long can't handle the fans.

 

[thunderc]

I love it. Players shouldn't have to censor themselves while on the court. They do that when they're speaking to the media afterwards.

If he would act the same if his kids and family are sitting there when they are older that is one thing. We can disagree and Barkley has it right, they most certainly are not role models. I just think they should hold themselves to a higher standard.

 

[shopson67]

They won their conference tourney. Automatic big dance bid

Missed that. The big tourneys are just getting started, didn't look to see if any had concluded already.

 

[bksballer89]

Sure, they can be touched....and reap the monetary benefits. Funny that basketball players that trash talk all game long can't handle the fans.

I'm pretty sure players are not saying anything racial to each other.

Trash talk is trash talk but there is a line that most players would never cross and that is family, kids, and race

Fans like to cross the line all the time because they think they're untouchable

 

[bksballer89]

Missed that. The big tourneys are just getting started, didn't look to see if any had concluded already.

Yep a lot of the smaller tourneys finished this past weekend or wrapping up early this week.

 

[shopson67]

I'm pretty sure players are not saying anything racial to each other.

Trash talk is trash talk but there is a line that most players would never cross and that is family, kids, and race

Fans like to cross the line all the time because they think they're untouchable

They are. If assaulted, they'll sue successfully. Sticks and stones...

 

[bksballer89]

They are. If assaulted, they'll sue successfully. Sticks and stones...

Which is why arenas need to do something to these fans.

I'm sure if you get banned from your favorite team arena for a season for racial comments or anything that crosses the line then this would stop ASAP.

 

[DJ]

That Utah fan should be banned from the arena for life.