2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[shopson67]

I agree. Hence the lol.

But he did show what is possible if he embraces that role. He's enough of what he used to be that he can be a real problem for 2nd units to try to deal with.

But end of the day, you have to be at least respectable from 3 if you want to be a contender and moving Russ is the only way for that to happen.

Let the kids shoot! Christie is 1 for 1, Ryan is 6-11, and Reaves is 8-17. Lebron's 2-5 yesterday was his one good day shooting 3s thus far.

 

[trojanfan12]

Let the kids shoot! Christie is 1 for 1, Ryan is 6-11, and Reaves is 8-17. Lebron's 2-5 yesterday was his one good day shooting 3s thus far.

They do need to shoot more, but none of them are proven shooters, so we don't know if they can keep it up.

 

[thunderc]

You're such a Church Lady I swear to god, you must have blisters on your fingers from all the shame rubbing you do.

Integrity isn’t for everyone that’s for sure

 

[msgkings322]

Integrity isn’t for everyone that’s for sure

You know who doesn't have integrity........oh I don't know, maybe it's.......SATAN?!?!?

 

[Wamu]

A player is tired of playing in Indiana…in other news, water is wet

One of these days the Pacers will be built not bought. shoutout to hurricane!

 

[The Q]

Sixers Lose 2023, 2024 Second-Round Picks Due To Gun-Jumping

The NBA found that the Sixers held discussions with two players before free agency opened.

www.hoopsrumors.com

Philly got off light

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You're such a Church Lady I swear to god, you must have blisters on your fingers from all the shame rubbing you do.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Sixers Lose 2023, 2024 Second-Round Picks Due To Gun-Jumping

The NBA found that the Sixers held discussions with two players before free agency opened.

www.hoopsrumors.com

Philly got off light

Yeah, that shit won't deter many.

 

[Wamu]

Yeah, that shit won't deter many.

They only lost multiple second round picks? That ain't right. The 76ers should have been forced to trade Embiid to a WC team. It would make things easier for the Celtics.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

We moving to a suburb of Vegas....

S I am.

Spring Valley, Green Valley, Summerlin, Henderson, Centennial, Mountains Edge, Enterpise?

Thought about it too before moving here.

Schools are shit in Vegas, too many tornados in OKC.

So, Arizona won.

 

[Wamu]

Spring Valley, Green Valley, Summerlin, Henderson, Centennial, Mountains Edge, Enterpise?

Thought about it too before moving here.

Schools are shit in Vegas, too many tornados in OKC.

So, Arizona won.

There are some legit issues with the Vegas Valley right now. Lake Mead is at it's lowest levels ever. Lake Powell is very low. And the Colorado River which supplies that area with water is the most endangered river in the country.

You mentioned the schools out there. That's why I left. Didn't want my youngest son going to jr. high & high school out there.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Not sure if this has been talked about already (not catching up no 20 pages of chat), but the Warriors are beyond disappointing right now. We're 7 games in and it's not full panic mode, but damn if there aren't some major alarm bells ringing right now.

I have no issues with their offense. They'll always be able to find buckets with Steph, Poole, Wiggins and Klay. The issue is they are absolutely beyond bad on defense. This is some of the worst I've ever seen. Ever. From any team. It's just flat out bad.

Right now the team is lacking guys that just get after it. Full energy, full effort, 100% of the time. Moody has been good, but he's more offensive minded than defensive minded. Kuminga has the highest defensive upside on the team but he's been unplayable on offense. Wiseman's offensive upside is high, but he is still making a ton of mistakes on defense. J. Green is limited on what he provides on that end. Poole is a non defender, it is what it is.

I think at this point if there was anything I could place blame on is engagement. The team just isn't working hard enough. It's one thing if you're continually getting shots made while you contest. Its another issue all together when the opposition beats you down the court.

We'll see where the Warriors are at after 20 games. If they can't figure out how to improve on defense, they're a 1st round exit at best.

I would be in full panic if I was a W's fan

 

[Wamu]

Not sure if this has been talked about already (not catching up no 20 pages of chat), but the Warriors are beyond disappointing right now. We're 7 games in and it's not full panic mode, but damn if there aren't some major alarm bells ringing right now.

I have no issues with their offense. They'll always be able to find buckets with Steph, Poole, Wiggins and Klay. The issue is they are absolutely beyond bad on defense. This is some of the worst I've ever seen. Ever. From any team. It's just flat out bad.

Right now the team is lacking guys that just get after it. Full energy, full effort, 100% of the time. Moody has been good, but he's more offensive minded than defensive minded. Kuminga has the highest defensive upside on the team but he's been unplayable on offense. Wiseman's offensive upside is high, but he is still making a ton of mistakes on defense. J. Green is limited on what he provides on that end. Poole is a non defender, it is what it is.

I think at this point if there was anything I could place blame on is engagement. The team just isn't working hard enough. It's one thing if you're continually getting shots made while you contest. Its another issue all together when the opposition beats you down the court.

We'll see where the Warriors are at after 20 games. If they can't figure out how to improve on defense, they're a 1st round exit at best.

Could part of the problems right now be chemistry or locker room related due to Draymond losing his mind? Too much talent for them to be playing like this.

 

[dtgold88]

Funny how I add LOL, but somehow I am the one that needs to lighten up? Relax.

You made an incorrect comment about me and, yes, too my comment seriously. Own it.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Spring Valley, Green Valley, Summerlin, Henderson, Centennial, Mountains Edge, Enterpise?

Thought about it too before moving here.

Schools are shit in Vegas, too many tornados in OKC.

So, Arizona won.

Don't need to worry about the schools.....only really thought about Henderson so far but thanks for those other ones.....

 

[logic]

Could part of the problems right now be chemistry or locker room related due to Draymond losing his mind? Too much talent for them to be playing like this.

Did you miss the memo. Face punches are good for chemistry. They just need a full on brawl to get things right.

 

[DJ Fieri]

They do need to shoot more, but none of them are proven shooters, so we don't know if they can keep it up.

This.

But, I do like Ryan.

 

[CitySushi]

Could part of the problems right now be chemistry or locker room related due to Draymond losing his mind? Too much talent for them to be playing like this.

I don't think so, I mean the guys who are known for defense, Draymond, Looney and Wiggins have all been really good. Steph has been ok, although I notice a few lapses from him from time to time. Klay is still getting his legs under him. It's the bench that is really struggling. There's no cohesiveness. Seems like everyone is out of place, missing assignments and overall just not putting out the required effort.

If I had to guess I think it's a lot of the younger guys trying to make their mark, but doing so on the wrong end of the court. Moody, Kuminga, Wiseman, DiVincenzo are all vying to solidifying their spots to earn minutes. But no one is making the solid impact on defense.

 

[thunderc]

Spring Valley, Green Valley, Summerlin, Henderson, Centennial, Mountains Edge, Enterpise?

Thought about it too before moving here.

Schools are shit in Vegas, too many tornados in OKC.

So, Arizona won.

I’ve actually seen one tornado in all my days and no damage. I don’t want to see another.

 

[Wamu]

I don't think so, I mean the guys who are known for defense, Draymond, Looney and Wiggins have all been really good. Steph has been ok, although I notice a few lapses from him from time to time. Klay is still getting his legs under him. It's the bench that is really struggling. There's no cohesiveness. Seems like everyone is out of place, missing assignments and overall just not putting out the required effort.

If I had to guess I think it's a lot of the younger guys trying to make their mark, but doing so on the wrong end of the court. Moody, Kuminga, Wiseman, DiVincenzo are all vying to solidifying their spots to earn minutes. But no one is making the solid impact on defense.

Thanks for the answer.