2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[knowyourenemy]

He shouldn't be a #1 nor #2.

With Fournier missing so many games, Payton being a horrific shooter, he has to be the co #1 option along with Ibaka.

True. Orlando just isn't that good, in general, so he's one of the few bright spots. When he was on the 76ers, I told people that he was destined to be a double-double machine. He can rebound and score. It still sucks that the 76ers walked away with literally nothing from that trade . . . but oh well. Thank goodness for Sam Hinkie.

I think Simmons might sit out.

Not because he's hurt.

But, because his camp probably wants him to win rookie of the year and so that they can get one more top 3 pick.

I'd love to see them land Fultz or Ball.

I've heard this and I'm not sure I believe the ROY argument. But maybe I'm missing something. How much of a difference does that really make?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Was over before it started.

Dude, at least they didn't beat you by fiddy like they did Sob City.

I didn't watch sports center for a week.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Vucevic is very young. If he bulks up it could help him tremendously, hes very skilled. His disposition is that of a pass first kind of guy and as @Mecca pointed out, who the hell can shoot on that team?

I agree and I don't want to hate on the guy. Maybe it's just because I've spent the last 5 years listening to 76ers fans bitch and complain every time he puts up a good game with the Magic.

Also -- he'll be 27 at the start of next season. He's not that young.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Dude, at least they didn't beat you by fiddy like they did Sob City.

I didn't watch sports center for a week.

Pretty weak minded on your part.

 

[Inimical]

I agree and I don't want to hate on the guy. Maybe it's just because I've spent the last 5 years listening to 76ers fans bitch and complain every time he puts up a good game with the Magic.

Also -- he'll be 27 at the start of next season. He's not that young.

thought he was 25. Fuck him then.

 

[knowyourenemy]

thought he was 25. Fuck him then.

Haha. I mean, he turned 26 in October. Too late to get him untapped potential though.

 

[Inimical]

Haha. I mean, he turned 26 in October. Too late to get him untapped potential though.

Also, Please leave @Mecca alone, we all know the 76ers will be the champs in 3 years and the clippers will never win one.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

True. Orlando just isn't that good, in general, so he's one of the few bright spots. When he was on the 76ers, I told people that he was destined to be a double-double machine. He can rebound and score. It still sucks that the 76ers walked away with literally nothing from that trade . . . but oh well. Thank goodness for Sam Hinkie.



I've heard this and I'm not sure I believe the ROY argument. But maybe I'm missing something. How much of a difference does that really make?

As far as I know, it would only be for ego purposes.

So, you might be right.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Also, Please leave @Mecca alone, we all know the 76ers will be the champs in 3 years and the clippers will never win one.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I agree and I don't want to hate on the guy. Maybe it's just because I've spent the last 5 years listening to 76ers fans bitch and complain every time he puts up a good game with the Magic.

Also -- he'll be 27 at the start of next season. He's not that young.

You guys have some decisions to make this Summer.

I would be terrified to give Embiid a max deal this Off season.

He and Lavine picked a awful time to get hurt.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Durant would be wise to not eat anything prepared by an OKC restaurant tonight.

Come on.
Restaurant owner wants NBA players coming to his place on a nightly basis.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Come on.
Restaurant owner wants NBA players coming to his place on a nightly basis.

OKC steakhouse owner explains his refusal to rent restaurant to Kevin Durant | FOX Sports

 

[msgkings322]

Come on.
Restaurant owner wants NBA players coming to his place on a nightly basis.

Are you kidding me? Leaving aside all the filth the cooks and waiters would spit (and other things) into his food, any restaurant in OKC that takes his business would lose half their OKC customers.

 

[bksballer89]

What crazy about this OKC/Durant situation is how it seems like everyone on OKC hates the guy. In Lebron 1st year playing Cleveland, you would still see him speaking with some players/coaches from the Cavs team.

 

[msgkings322]

What crazy about this OKC/Durant situation is how it seems like everyone on OKC hates the guy. In Lebron 1st year playing Cleveland, you would still see him speaking with some players/coaches from the Cavs team.

There are some differences. LeBron left a team with no one that could realistically win him a ring. OKC was extremely close if not right there in the mix for one, and KD took the easier path. And perhaps LeBron told guys personally in a way that Durant didn't.

 

[Inimical]

What crazy about this OKC/Durant situation is how it seems like everyone on OKC hates the guy. In Lebron 1st year playing Cleveland, you would still see him speaking with some players/coaches from the Cavs team.

They feel betrayed. Theres a lot going on that we dont know, but the fact of the matter is Durant is best suited for a team like GS and Russel is right where he should be.

 

[msgkings322]

LOL Draymond wearing a cupcake tshirt in the postgame press chat

 

[msgkings322]

They feel betrayed. Theres a lot going on that we dont know, but the fact of the matter is Durant is best suited for a team like GS and Russel is right where he should be.

Yeah those 2 were just not complimentary talents.

 

[bksballer89]

There are some differences. LeBron left a team with no one that could realistically win him a ring. OKC was extremely close if not right there in the mix for one, and KD took the easier path. And perhaps LeBron told guys personally in a way that Durant didn't.

I don't think Durant telling them would have changed anything. I think most of those guys are just mad at the team he went to. Something tells me if he went to Miami, Boston, or even the Clippers that they would act differently towards him than they do now

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah those 2 were just not complimentary talents.

I disagree. They were fine together. OKC was just never able to surround them with really good players who could take them over the top late in the playoffs.