2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[Mecca]

Geez, now Kawhi too?

I didn’t watch the game.

My kid had a party for her 18th bday at Dave and Busters.

They had MMA and boxing on last night.

By the time I got home, I didn’t care who won.

 

[thunderc]

Damn really, how long has this been going on?

And when you say related to LeBron's game growing up what exactly do you mean- was there a comparison of the two in HS? I hope not. Or do you mean comparing them through their first five years in the league?

No in a recent interview when asked who he liked growing up he said Kobe not Lebron. Then he went on to say why he didn’t like Lebrons game because he wasn’t strong and uber athletic like Lebron so basically he couldn’t relate to his game. All it was.

 

[Mecca]

You are saying 100% he won't and it's foolish .....

I am putting it at around 15-25%...it is possible.

Why would the Thunder want Bronny?

You and your gambling addiction.

15-25% chance based on what?

You don’t even know where their pick will land.

 

[bksballer89]

Geez, now Kawhi too?

I didn’t watch the game.

My kid had a party for her 18th bday at Dave and Busters.

They had MMA and boxing on last night.

By the time I got home, I didn’t care who won.

Doesn't sound too bad. Heard it is a facial contusion

 

[Mecca]

Damn really, how long has this been going on?

And when you say related to LeBron's game growing up what exactly do you mean- was there a comparison of the two in HS? I hope not. Or do you mean comparing them through their first five years in the league?

He said it like a week ago.

He didn’t like Lebron’s game because he doesn’t have the same skill set, athleticism.

So, he paid more attention to guys who played the way he was capable of playing.

That’s the quote.

Bronsexuals took that as a diss.

 

[Mecca]

Doesn't sound too bad. Heard it is a facial contusion

Yeah, I just watched it.

Ate a elbow.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Geez, now Kawhi too?

I didn’t watch the game.

My kid had a party for her 18th bday at Dave and Busters.

They had MMA and boxing on last night.

By the time I got home, I didn’t care who won.

Good Fights last night

Did you see the last fight?

What fucking Crack was the first judge smoking to rule Vera on top?

 

[Mecca]

lol

Lebron can't just show up and start playing for them, Presti would have the final say.

I'm not as sure as @thunderc that he won't end up there, but I'm also not as sure as you are that he will. You 2 are opposite sides of the same coin on this one.

Lebron very well could end up having to settle for playing against Bronny...which could also be fun.

Something is wrong with @DJ ….lol

He acts as if the decision is Bron and Bronny’s and the rest of the NBA is just going to submit.

I haven’t seen anything that says one and done will be changed this year.

So, Bronny is going to college or to overtime elite.

If he doesn’t fair well against tougher competition, who is drafting him could be a moot point.

 

[Mecca]

Good Fights last night

Did you see the last fight?

What fucking Crack was the first judge smoking to rule Vera on top?

Vera got SMOKED.

That judge should be FIRED.

Skip the suspension.

FIRED.

 

[bksballer89]

Heat 5th in defense prior to signing Love.

25th in defense since he joined the team

 

[Shanemansj13]

lol

Lebron can't just show up and start playing for them, Presti would have the final say.

I'm not as sure as @thunderc that he won't end up there, but I'm also not as sure as you are that he will. You 2 are opposite sides of the same coin on this one.

Lebron very well could end up having to settle for playing against Bronny...which could also be fun.

If Lebron had peak interest and he called Presti and said he wanted to sign with them…he would be in OKC. Plain and simple. There is no guarantee their young core with have a shot at a title let alone a legit chance. Lebron gives you that and it’s not like it kills you long-term. At his age, it would be a short-term deal while their other young players are still on rookie deals.

All that being said, I think Lebron wanting to play in OKC would be very slim. He already knows what he has in LA with AD and now it seems a solid supporting cast. If there was a team he would want to finish his career it’s Cleveland. That won’t happen bc he is not taking a huge paycut.

LA right now provides everything he wants. He now has a home there, Hollywood, play along another star and big city lights.

 

[bksballer89]

He's going to play. Went from out to doubtful to questionable in less than 24 hours

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Vera got SMOKED.

That judge should be FIRED.

Skip the suspension.

FIRED.

Worst decision I've seen. It seems like once a week there is a head scratcher but that was atrocious. I get the judges don't get the stats (they should) but no one in that building saw a Vera win except that guy

 

[thunderc]

If Lebron had peak interest and he called Presti and said he wanted to sign with them…he would be in OKC. Plain and simple. There is no guarantee their young core with have a shot at a title let alone a legit chance. Lebron gives you that and it’s not like it kills you long-term. At his age, it would be a short-term deal while their other young players are still on rookie deals.

All that being said, I think Lebron wanting to play in OKC would be very slim. He already knows what he has in LA with AD and now it seems a solid supporting cast. If there was a team he would want to finish his career it’s Cleveland. That won’t happen bc he is not taking a huge paycut.

LA right now provides everything he wants. He now has a home there, Hollywood, play along another star and big city lights.

I happen to think you are wrong about that. Presti has a plan that doesn’t include a player of his age and all that he brings with him. A few years ago sure.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I happen to think you are wrong about that. Presti has a plan that doesn’t include a player of his age and all that he brings with him. A few years ago sure.

It’s good to know you either have his plan in writing or you can read minds. There aren’t many teams that are turning down Lebron unless they can’t pay him his desired salary.

Like I said, doesn’t matter. Very slim possibility would want to play in OKC especially consider his title shot short-term is better in LA right now if they can stay healthy.

 

[DJ]

If Lebron had peak interest and he called Presti and said he wanted to sign with them…he would be in OKC. Plain and simple. There is no guarantee their young core with have a shot at a title let alone a legit chance. Lebron gives you that and it’s not like it kills you long-term. At his age, it would be a short-term deal while their other young players are still on rookie deals.

All that being said, I think Lebron wanting to play in OKC would be very slim. He already knows what he has in LA with AD and now it seems a solid supporting cast. If there was a team he would want to finish his career it’s Cleveland. That won’t happen bc he is not taking a huge paycut.

LA right now provides everything he wants. He now has a home there, Hollywood, play along another star and big city lights.

Personally I hope he stays and we get Bronny to keep him here....not like I want Bron to leave.

Just not saying Thunder aren't an option at all....and an OKC fan with James is a contender.

 

[Mecca]

If Lebron had peak interest and he called Presti and said he wanted to sign with them…he would be in OKC. Plain and simple. There is no guarantee their young core with have a shot at a title let alone a legit chance. Lebron gives you that and it’s not like it kills you long-term. At his age, it would be a short-term deal while their other young players are still on rookie deals.

All that being said, I think Lebron wanting to play in OKC would be very slim. He already knows what he has in LA with AD and now it seems a solid supporting cast. If there was a team he would want to finish his career it’s Cleveland. That won’t happen bc he is not taking a huge paycut.

LA right now provides everything he wants. He now has a home there, Hollywood, play along another star and big city lights.

I don’t think Presti would want Lebron the sideshow.

Lebron the basketball player and mind, sure.

But, you can’t have one without the other.

Why would he want his franchise to be held hostage like that?

Thunder are a Grass Roots organization, compared to the big business machine of the Lakers.

They are trying to build something sustainable.

Having the 1 year Lebron circus come to town is counterproductive in nature.

Fans would show up in droves to see Lebron and his mini me.

What is going to happen when Bronny’s ass is glued to the bench in favor of Isiah Joe or Lindy Waters?

With all that being said….

100% agree that James himself would not want to go to OKC.

Not even for a season.

Everything he loves is in LA….

Family, friends, business.

 

[thunderc]

It’s good to know you either have his plan in writing or you can read minds. There aren’t many teams that are turning down Lebron unless they can’t pay him his desired salary.

Like I said, doesn’t matter. Very slim possibility would want to play in OKC especially consider his title shot short-term is better in LA right now if they can stay healthy.

Agree to disagree. You might want to take a look about how he has gushed about Presti and the Thunder, then try to find another instance of him doing this, like ever.

 

[Mecca]

Personally I hope he stays and we get Bronny to keep him here....not like I want Bron to leave.

Just not saying Thunder aren't an option at all....and an OKC fan with James is a contender.

You are ridiculous.

 

[Mecca]

Agree to disagree. You might want to take a look about how he has gushed about Presti and the Thunder, then try to find another instance of him doing this, like ever.

He loves the Thunder Organization.

He likely doesn’t love that it’s in Oklahoma.

Dude has 3 kids.

He isn’t leaving his wife, mom, business, young daughter to play in OKC.