The 2023-2024 NBA Season

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Gman]

The end of a dynasty is never pretty.

 

[thunderc]

Is the old one really rundown?

I remember going to an OKC vs Denver game when Iverson played for Denver...and loved the atmosphere.

Not run down at all, only 21 years old. It’s the smallest arena in the league and was built on the cheap as far as amenities are concerned.

 

[thunderc]

@Mecca is not impressed

 

[thunderc]

I expect another suspension is coming for Draymond. Dude is hurting his team.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The sad part is that it looks like he knew exactly what he was doing.
And hiding behind 'being held' and spinning uncontrollably while 'accidentally' hitting Nurkic.
Looked intentional all the way.
And for what?

Pretty sure the league will send a message here.
Especially for repeat offenses.

What's the O/U on games suspended?
10? 15? 20? More?

He gets no more than 5. Silver is a pussy.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I don’t think that group is winning a championship but I said all along they would be pretty good but they needed time to figure out how it would work.

 

[Mecca]

@Mecca is not impressed

PG has a sprained vagina.

It was only a matter of time before someone got injured.

 

[Mecca]

I expect another suspension is coming for Draymond. Dude is hurting his team.

He's a fucking MORON.

 

[fightinfunbags]

PG has a sprained vagina.

It was only a matter of time before someone got injured.

Only 2 games out of a top 4 seed

 

[Mecca]

It's nice to see.

Let's see how they hold up without PG.

 

[Mecca]

Only 2 games out of a top 4 seed

Don't worry, they will find a way to fuck that up.

 

[Mecca]

 

[Mecca]

Yeah it's time to make big changes. Won't get them any more titles but gotta try something new around Steph. Might be time to bench Klay and let him go after this year. Wiggins deal is pretty tradeable.

The bench outscored the starters 80 to 36 this game lol

Draymond is a problem because he just got extended and even though it's team friendly no one wants this for 3 more years. He's becoming less Charles Barkley and more Dennis Rodman

I hate to say this....

But, maybe the chip year was the outlier for Wiggins.

The guy has all the physical tools.

He just never seemed fully engaged in Minny.

He gets traded to a great situation and plays like the 2nd best plauer.on the tram, which is no easy thing with Klay, Dray and a pre- punched Poole on the roster.

Gets his ring.

Gets his contract.

Reverts to form.

Yes, he had a family health scare.

Not sure if that accounts for multiple years of this shit.

Agree on Klay.

He's no longer the same guy.

 

[trojanfan12]

Charles Barkley being interviewed on the DP show. They talked about Draymond and then about some of the stuff he did.

DP asks...Did you and Shaq get in trouble for that altercation you had?

Barkley says...We got in trouble with our Moms. Our Moms were best friends, so we get back to our locker rooms and they're already blowing up our phones. lol

 

[fightinfunbags]

Here’s my state of the Sixers long post. If you don’t like it, well fuck you and just scroll on by.

So at the quarter pole of the season, I’m pleased with Nick Nurse ball. They have the best net rating in the league right now. The ball moves in this offense which if nothing else makes for more entertaining basketball for me to watch through a regular season. I love my guys but Harden/Embiid pick and roll pick and pop every time down the floor can become boring as fuck.

I see why everybody used to rave about Nurse and his defensive schemes. His team defensive rotations seem to be easy for the group to take to and based on recent comments, Nick only has about 50% of the package installed so far this season. Life is different when you actually have some long and athletic wings on the court.

Joel Embiid seemingly has quietly become the team’s best playmaker. He used to make guys better because of his gravity on the court attracting people to him. But this season he came in with a goal to be a playmaker. His 6.6 assists per game is easily a career high. Turnovers are up a tick from the past few years and he has to value the ball better. He’s starting to get that feel for when he should score and when he should facilitate now. He’s gotten much better at taking what the defense gives him. At the same time, this is still regular season Embiid. He won’t be able to actually prove shit until we get to the playoffs.

Maxey has taken a step forward again. He’s got to adjust to the physicality he’s being played with. League officials don’t believe he’s earned a fair whistle yet but he has to keep going to the hole. He needs to get better at drawing contact in such a way where he finishes and he gets calls. His work as the floor general is evolving. 6.7 assists per game to only 1.4 turnovers per game. He’s always going to score. He needs to take that next step where he’s aggressive for all 38-40 minutes he plays. His speed and Embiid’s size together in dribble hand off and flip action has been incredible putting pressure on the defense. Joel needs him to add better quality pick and roll pick and pop game. He’s not going to be a Harden level decision maker but he can be better with this. They need to unlock that Embiid elbow jumper Joel has made into a high percentage spot for him.

After a hot start, Tobias Harris is an enigma again. He’s become woefully inconsistent. When he’s going, he’s a really efficient third option. He’s gonna fuck around and get traded though if he doesn’t back to the 16 points on 9 shots a game guy.

The spare parts are finally presenting like a team that’s built for fit. Melton gives them a 40% three point shooter and solid perimeter D. Batum is a glue guy I’ve grown to love. Pat Bev is a great energy guy. I want RoCo to take Marcus Morris minutes. I want to see BBall Paul given more minutes alongside Embiid playing the dunker role. I don’t know why Jaden Springer’s been buried. It seems like every time Nick goes to him, he provides good minutes and he’s arguably the best on the ball defender they have. And Kelly Oubre gives them some needed scoring off the bench and he’s a better defensive piece than I gave him credit for.

The piece this team lacks is Caruso. He would be my number one target leading up to the deadline. I’m willing to send multiple first round picks to make it happen. The Sixers need one more wing with the ability to guard and they need secondary ball handling for Maxey off minutes and in the playoffs I think you need two ball handlers on the floor for much of the game. I think Melton is best off the bench because I don’t really love his handles. Caruso provides both things in one move. It’s a great contract and you still hold on to Harris 39 million in expiring contracts for this summer for them to shop and tweak again out of the playoffs seeing what this group needs more of. The recent reports on Lavine scare the fuck out of me. Dude is not a fit and it’s a horrible contract. I am thinking Lavine has a 10-15% of actually making the group better. That’s a low percentage swing on a guy you’re married to with the cap for the next three seasons after this one. LaVine addition fucks your whole promise of cap to spend this summer.

Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

 

[thunderc]

Yeah that’s an automatic ejection

 

[trojanfan12]

Barkley made an interesting suggestion about Draymond.

He said that about the only thing left to try to get through to him would be for the Warriors to step up and deliver a harsh punishment before the league does.

Said that might finally embarrass him enough to change his behavior.

DP said...I'm not sure he can be embarrassed.

 

[Mecca]

Here’s my state of the Sixers long post. If you don’t like it, well fuck you and just scroll on by.

So at the quarter pole of the season, I’m pleased with Nick Nurse ball. They have the best net rating in the league right now. The ball moves in this offense which if nothing else makes for more entertaining basketball for me to watch through a regular season. I love my guys but Harden/Embiid pick and roll pick and pop every time down the floor can become boring as fuck.

I see why everybody used to rave about Nurse and his defensive schemes. His team defensive rotations seem to be easy for the group to take to and based on recent comments, Nick only has about 50% of the package installed so far this season. Life is different when you actually have some long and athletic wings on the court.

Joel Embiid seemingly has quietly become the team’s best playmaker. He used to make guys better because of his gravity on the court attracting people to him. But this season he came in with a goal to be a playmaker. His 6.6 assists per game is easily a career high. Turnovers are up a tick from the past few years and he has to value the ball better. He’s starting to get that feel for when he should score and when he should facilitate now. He’s gotten much better at taking what the defense gives him. At the same time, this is still regular season Embiid. He won’t be able to actually prove shit until we get to the playoffs.

Maxey has taken a step forward again. He’s got to adjust to the physicality he’s being played with. League officials don’t believe he’s earned a fair whistle yet but he has to keep going to the hole. He needs to get better at drawing contact in such a way where he finishes and he gets calls. His work as the floor general is evolving. 6.7 assists per game to only 1.4 turnovers per game. He’s always going to score. He needs to take that next step where he’s aggressive for all 38-40 minutes he plays. His speed and Embiid’s size together in dribble hand off and flip action has been incredible putting pressure on the defense. Joel needs him to add better quality pick and roll pick and pop game. He’s not going to be a Harden level decision maker but he can be better with this. They need to unlock that Embiid elbow jumper Joel has made into a high percentage spot for him.

After a hot start, Tobias Harris is an enigma again. He’s become woefully inconsistent. When he’s going, he’s a really efficient third option. He’s gonna fuck around and get traded though if he doesn’t back to the 16 points on 9 shots a game guy.

The spare parts are finally presenting like a team that’s built for fit. Melton gives them a 40% three point shooter and solid perimeter D. Batum is a glue guy I’ve grown to love. Pat Bev is a great energy guy. I want RoCo to take Marcus Morris minutes. I want to see BBall Paul given more minutes alongside Embiid playing the dunker role. I don’t know why Jaden Springer’s been buried. It seems like every time Nick goes to him, he provides good minutes and he’s arguably the best on the ball defender they have. And Kelly Oubre gives them some needed scoring off the bench and he’s a better defensive piece than I gave him credit for.

The piece this team lacks is Caruso. He would be my number one target leading up to the deadline. I’m willing to send multiple first round picks to make it happen. The Sixers need one more wing with the ability to guard and they need secondary ball handling for Maxey off minutes and in the playoffs I think you need two ball handlers on the floor for much of the game. I think Melton is best off the bench because I don’t really love his handles. Caruso provides both things in one move. It’s a great contract and you still hold on to Harris 39 million in expiring contracts for this summer for them to shop and tweak again out of the playoffs seeing what this group needs more of. The recent reports on Lavine scare the fuck out of me. Dude is not a fit and it’s a horrible contract. I am thinking Lavine has a 10-15% of actually making the group better. That’s a low percentage swing on a guy you’re married to with the cap for the next three seasons after this one. LaVine addition fucks your whole promise of cap to spend this summer.

Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

Bro, we don't do dissertations on this site.

We are more the readers digest version or cliff's notes crowd.

With that being said, I read every word.....lol

I knew Maxey was going to be good.

But, not this good.

He is the unequivocal winner of the Harden trade.

Mook is indeed washed.

Clippers fans, yes we exist, has been clamoring for years about RoCo getting every last single one of his minutes for 2 years.

Nurse has been fantastic.

Biggest surprise for me?

Embiid's playmaking .

Most of it is out of necessity because there are no table setting guards on the roster.

Still.....

I was unaware that he was even CAPABLE of this.

Gotta say, FOR ME, it was the major difference between him and Joker.

Joel has the defense.

Joker controls every aspect of the offense.

Joel hasn't closed the gap completely.

But.....he is on his ass FOR ME.

Joker is the current king of big man passers.

Sabonis, Sengun and Embiid are fantastic too.

As for trade targets, Caruso is the most realistic.

A guy you have no shot at, but would be perfect?

Josh Hart.