2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[DJ Fieri]

Started it a little early

POLL - NBA playoffs thread & who do you like to win it all?

 

[Black Adam]

Swappy P

lol sure, why not...?

she's like a birthday cake, EVERYBODY gets a piece...

 

[Wamu]

This is a must-win for the Cavs, Crowder probably out. Cavs +4. All-IN. Fuck it!

They suck on back-to-back's but a MUST WIN.

Celtics- 138 / Cavs- 123

IT's gonna bitch slap that Flat Earther tonight.

 

[trojanfan12]

On the one hand.... I can't really blame everyone for being so convinced the Warriors are gonna roll to the ship.

But on the other hand... I mean, come on guys. Do you not feel the deja vu? Do you not remember saying all the same things a year ago?

The difference is that last year, the Warriors didn't have KD and the Cavs weren't playing this bad defensively.

Also, the Warriors bench, which was supposed to be worse because of getting KD, actually looks to be better.

I'm not handing the championship to anyone. It's entirely possible that the Cavs can flip the switch and pick up their defense enough to win another title. Lebron knows he needs at least a couple more titles to truly cement his spot among MJ, Magic, Kareem, etc. and he's running short on time. We can expect him to give everything he has and then some.

But, all things considered, if I have to bet a years salary on the series, I'm betting Warriors.

 

[Wamu]

@Shanemansj13 ...

Do you believe the Earth is flat like Yer Boy Kyrie?

 

[Shanemansj13]

On the one hand.... I can't really blame everyone for being so convinced the Warriors are gonna roll to the ship.

But on the other hand... I mean, come on guys. Do you not feel the deja vu? Do you not remember saying all the same things a year ago?

I remember a lot of people saying the same thing.

 

[Shanemansj13]

@Shanemansj13 ...

Do you believe the Earth is flat like Yer Boy Kyrie?

Of course. I mean we technically don't have proof the earth is round haha...Kyrie going to be slapping little boys on the court tonight

 

[gordontrue]

I remember a lot of people saying the same thing.

I could go on a quoting binge, but I'm feeling too nice for that today.

 

[Shanemansj13]

The difference is that last year, the Warriors didn't have KD and the Cavs weren't playing this bad defensively.

Also, the Warriors bench, which was supposed to be worse because of getting KD, actually looks to be better.

I'm not handing the championship to anyone. It's entirely possible that the Cavs can flip the switch and pick up their defense enough to win another title. Lebron knows he needs at least a couple more titles to truly cement his spot among MJ, Magic, Kareem, etc. and he's running short on time. We can expect him to give everything he has and then some.

But, all things considered, if I have to bet a years salary on the series, I'm betting Warriors.

I wouldn't go that far. They are 21st in bench scoring, now that stat doesn't really matter though bc their starters are so great at scoring. I do think their bench is much better than expected but not better than last year even with KD.

 

[Wamu]

Of course. I mean we technically don't have proof the earth is round haha...Kyrie going to be slapping little boys on the court tonight

There's something wrong w/ Kyrie. Tell him to stop drinking directly out of Lake Erie. That water has his head so messed up next he'll say Mars is flat.

 

[Shanemansj13]

There's something wrong w/ Kyrie. Tell him to stop drinking directly out of Lake Erie. That water has his head so messed up next he'll say Mars is flat.

Shaq agreed

 

[trojanfan12]

I wouldn't go that far. They are 21st in bench scoring, now that stat doesn't really matter though bc their starters are so great at scoring. I do think their bench is much better than expected but not better than last year even with KD.

I disagree. There's more to the bench than just bench scoring.

 

[Black Adam]

I remember a lot of people saying the same thing.

too many people hang on to LAST year...

has nothing to do with THIS one...

 

[Wamu]

I wouldn't go that far. They are 21st in bench scoring, now that stat doesn't really matter though bc their starters are so great at scoring. I do think their bench is much better than expected but not better than last year even with KD.

You probably already know this but Ohio State's Spring Game will be on BTN on April 15.

 

[Shanemansj13]

You probably already know this but Ohio State's Spring Game will be on BTN on April 15.

I'm ready!!!

 

[Wamu]

I'm ready!!!

Same here. Now...back to talking hoops. How long has it been since Draymond went all nutcracker & kicked someone in the basket-balls? He's due to kick it sooner or later.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Same here. Now...back to talking hoops. How long has it been since Draymond went all nutcracker & kicked someone in the basket-balls? He's due to kick it sooner or later.

I think he is due but he is waiting for a big game in the playoffs to attempt to crack some nuts

 

[gordontrue]

too many people hang on to LAST year...

has nothing to do with THIS one...

You're right. But it was a reminder that crazy and unexpected things can happen.

 

[Wamu]

You're right. But it was a reminder that crazy and unexpected things can happen.

You know what else is crazy & unexpected? The Browns making the playoffs this year. No wait a minute, I think the word I was looking for is impossible.

 

[trojanfan12]

You're right. But it was a reminder that crazy and unexpected things can happen.

Shit. Cubs won the World Series...anything is officially possible in sports now.