2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[shopson67]

My guy, his layup attempt hit the BOTTOM of the rim…lmfao

Like…underneath, underneath…lol

Ahh, the good old days....way back in January

 

[trojanfan12]

They stopped hedging on the lottery and committed to making the playoffs in my humble opinion.

I think they wanted to tank one more season, but those damn kids wouldn't listen.

 

[shopson67]

I honestly think they have been trying all year, so young

Players always try (well, maybe not the Rockets lol). Only front offices tank. OKC appears to have lost their tank battalion.

 

[shopson67]

He had one play last night where he actually showed some quickness. He blew by people and got to the rim and passed it off for an easy layup. Every time I see him do that I have to just shake my head, that is what he could have been remembered for, not all the other crap.

He had those plays with the Lakers too. Problem is when he didn't pass and took the layup, it's often 100 mph and erratic. Or, he tries to complete that pass through traffic and turns it over. The quickness is still there, he just has no finesse or touch anymore. It's like he's the ultimate quick-twitch athlete, but every fiber in his body fires at 100%.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I honestly think they have been trying all year, so young

Yes and no. They didn’t add anything at the deadline despite having a ton of assets. If they’re really going for it in a wide open West that happens. They were Uber careful in managing Shai’s time. I think the plan wasn’t to straight tank like Pistons and Rockets but to just let things play out with the lottery being likely. Something clicked though in their young guys stepping forward. I’m excited for you guys. Think this is a chance to get into a series and give these guys a taste of playoffs and maybe turn some heads with a vet who can connect with the vision this off season.

 

[Wamu]

What is normal?

Yes, I saw jokic play for about 10 minutes and I saw him wobble up and down the court showing very little athleticism.

I get he’s got the numbers , but he ain’t got no ring.

As far as minutes played, any of those other players ahead of Randle or around him play all 73 games ?

I only watch Knick games , and not all of em, detrimental to one’s health. . I watch a few other games if they are of interest, but with this load mgmt , stars sittin on sidelines as spectators, what the point of watching?

What is normal? Well not you. Comment # 28,747 you said to someone else clearly you don't make sense. That's what I meant by why can't you be normal. And you rarely make any sense.

If you've only seen Jokic play for a grand total of 10 minutes all season you're in no position to be saying anything at all. It would be funny if the game you watched a whopping ten minutes of was late in the fourth quarter.

"I only watch Knicks game"

Then you're not an NBA fan. Just a Knicks fan. Which is fine. But stop commenting about other players since you watch next to nothing with the exception of the team you like.

 

[Wamu]

Cavs had a 20+ point lead last night but got outscored 23-7 down the stretch. That's not good.

 

[Wamu]

Nice win in Sacramento last night for the Celtics. The six game road trip (4-2) is finally over.

 

[thunderc]

Yes and no. They didn’t add anything at the deadline despite having a ton of assets. If they’re really going for it in a wide open West that happens. They were Uber careful in managing Shai’s time. I think the plan wasn’t to straight tank like Pistons and Rockets but to just let things play out with the lottery being likely. Something clicked though in their young guys stepping forward. I’m excited for you guys. Think this is a chance to get into a series and give these guys a taste of playoffs and maybe turn some heads with a vet who can connect with the vision this off season.

Oh no it wasn’t time to add pieces yet, but I think they committed to Shai in the offseason when he signed the extension that this group could go for it. Even last night though they are still balancing with developing players as Dieng played minutes. They are just in a good spot this year where it’s a win either way because of how they are playing.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Cavs had a 20+ point lead last night but got outscored 23-7 down the stretch. That's not good.

Slightly concerning.

But, still got the dub.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Oh no it wasn’t time to add pieces yet, but I think they committed to Shai in the offseason when he signed the extension that this group could go for it. Even last night though they are still balancing with developing players as Dieng played minutes. They are just in a good spot this year where it’s a win either way because of how they are playing.

Thunder would be a bonafide playoff team with Chet.

Not playin.

Playoff.

But, his absence has been a blessing for J Dub.

 

[Wamu]

Slightly concerning.

But, still got the dub.

That's the important thing. But that wasn't the first time this season they let a nice 4th quarter lead vanish.

 

[thunderc]

Thunder would be a bonafide playoff team with Chet.

Not playin.

Playoff.

But, his absence has been a blessing for J Dub.

I think he will be 2nd in rookie of the year voting now

 

[fightinfunbags]

Cavs had a 20+ point lead last night but got outscored 23-7 down the stretch. That's not good.

That’s been the NBA all year with teams bleeding leads.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I think he will be 2nd in rookie of the year voting now

Easily.

….unless some asshole votes Kessler.

 

[thunderc]

Easily.

….unless some asshole votes Kessler.

Well for every one of those assholes I expect an asshole to vote him 1st so it will work out lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

 

[thunderc]

What are the odds he used the time to toughen up a little?

 

[Wamu]

@bksballer89

Have you heard about this? My guess is you have but wanted to mention it in case you hadn't.

Heat's Tyler Herro could become the first NBA player this century to accomplish this feat

Right now he's a perfect 40 for 40 on FT's in the 4th quarter. Since the '97-'98 season the most FT's made in the 4th quarter without a miss was 31 for 31 by Brian Roberts, 2012-13 season.

 

[Wamu]

That’s been the NBA all year with teams bleeding leads.

Very true. Seen stuff like that happen many times this season.