2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[WiggyRuss]

John Wall is better than Kyrie. He's the 3rd best player in the east this season

ehh.....id take Kyrie over him 10 times out of 10. John Wall is playing great this year- but Kyrie is probably the clutchest player in the NBA while Wall

 

[bksballer89]

ehh.....id take Kyrie over him 10 times out of 10. John Wall is playing great this year- but Kyrie is probably the clutchest player in the NBA while Wall

Clutch player doesn't mean better player. John Wall has been the better all around player this year. Kyrie is obviously a better scorer. I don't think anyone would debate that but there's more to basketball than scoring.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Threads are no longer limited to 10K?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Horrible ending to the Celtics-Bulls game last night imo.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

ehh.....id take Kyrie over him 10 times out of 10. John Wall is playing great this year- but Kyrie is probably the clutchest player in the NBA while Wall

IMO, Wall has been the 2nd best player in the EC this season.
Wiz could EASILY be on a 17 game winning streak.
They had a 1 point loss at Detroit and then of course the Cavs loss where James hit the crazy 3 to tie it.

I highly doubt that if Kyrie was on the Wiz instead of Wall that the results would be near the same.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Clutch player doesn't mean better player. John Wall has been the better all around player this year. Kyrie is obviously a better scorer. I don't think anyone would debate that but there's more to basketball than scoring.

This. Wall has been unreal this season.

Wall, 22.8ppg (on 45.2%, 31.3%, and 81.6% shooting), 10.6apg, 4.4rpg, 2.1spg, and 0.6bpg

Irving, 24.4ppg (on 46.2%, 38.9%, and 90.6% shooting), 5.9apg, 3.1rpg, 1.2spg, and 0.3bpg.

The only thing Irving is better at it is offense while Wall averages almost DOUBLE the apg.

 

[WiggyRuss]

This. Wall has been unreal this season.

Wall, 22.8ppg (on 45.2%, 31.3%, and 81.6% shooting), 10.6apg, 4.4rpg, 2.1spg, and 0.6bpg

Irving, 24.4ppg (on 46.2%, 38.9%, and 90.6% shooting), 5.9apg, 3.1rpg, 1.2spg, and 0.3bpg.

The only thing Irving is better at it is offense while Wall averages almost DOUBLE the apg.

man....Kyrie is getting closer and closer to the "Nash" 50/40/90......i think he will get there a couple times once he really hits the height of his prime

 

[bksballer89]

This. Wall has been unreal this season.

Wall, 22.8ppg (on 45.2%, 31.3%, and 81.6% shooting), 10.6apg, 4.4rpg, 2.1spg, and 0.6bpg

Irving, 24.4ppg (on 46.2%, 38.9%, and 90.6% shooting), 5.9apg, 3.1rpg, 1.2spg, and 0.3bpg.

The only thing Irving is better at it is offense while Wall averages almost DOUBLE the apg.

Exactly. Wiggy only see points though so I guess he deserves a pass right?

 

[bksballer89]

IMO, Wall has been the 2nd best player in the EC this season.
Wiz could EASILY be on a 17 game winning streak.
They had a 1 point loss at Detroit and then of course the Cavs loss where James hit the crazy 3 to tie it.

I highly doubt that if Kyrie was on the Wiz instead of Wall that the results would be near the same.

Yep I would maybe put Kyrie 4th but not sure. IMO my top 5 out east looks like this.

1) LBJ
2) Wall
3) IT
4) Greek Freek
5) DeRozan or Kyrie

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

ehh....gives the Cavs a 3 game lead instead of 2.5....its okay with me!

I imagine it would be, and I had no dog in the fight, but once again the refs make a call that can directly impact a playoff position for numerous teams.

To make it worse, watch the replay.
If the shot goes in, the same ref is not calling the foul.
He waited.
You can't do shit like that.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

man....Kyrie is getting closer and closer to the "Nash" 50/40/90......i think he will get there a couple times once he really hits the height of his prime

He better hope he does it while James is still there, because once he isn't, things won't come near as easy for him.
Pretty much shows whenever he has to play without him, right??

 

[WiggyRuss]

I imagine it would be, and I had no dog in the fight, but once again the refs make a call that can directly impact a playoff position for numerous teams.

To make it worse, watch the replay.
If the shot goes in, the same ref is not calling the foul.
He waited.
You can't do shit like that.

you have to be just shocked LeBron is shooting 39% from 3 right?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

The Pacers ended the 1st half on a 6 game losing streak which now has the Bulls right on their ass for the 6th spot.

Their next 6 after the break are :

Memphis
@Miami
@Houston
@Spurs
@Hawks
@Charlotte

#couldgetugly

 

[knowyourenemy]

ehh.....id take Kyrie over him 10 times out of 10. John Wall is playing great this year- but Kyrie is probably the clutchest player in the NBA while Wall

Whoa. Irving went from "unable to win a meaningful game" to "clutchest player in the NBA" pretty quickly. Let's pump the brakes a little.

 

[WiggyRuss]

He better hope he does it while James is still there, because once he isn't, things won't come near as easy for him.
Pretty much shows whenever he has to play without him, right??

well as a 19 year old rail thin rookie on a terrible team he shot 46.9%/39.9%/87.2% and his best scoring teammates were Antwan Jamison and Andy Varejao- so i think that pretty much takes a big ole squat and shits on your argument.

 

[bksballer89]

Their next 6 after the break are :

Memphis
@Miami
@Houston
@Spurs
@Hawks
@Charlotte

#couldgetugly

They could very well be on the outside looking in after that stretch. I was never a fan or hiring that coach.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Whoa. Irving went from "unable to win a meaningful game" to "clutchest player in the NBA" pretty quickly. Let's pump the brakes a little.

is there a guy youd rather have with the ball down 1 with 5 seconds left? I sure wouldnt...or down 2, or with the game tied. He leads the league in overtime scoring since he entered the league.

I think a case could be made for Durant...and maybe even IT with how he has been playing....other than that?

no one is better at hitting that big shot then Kyrie has been since he has entered the league.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

you have to be just shocked LeBron is shooting 39% from 3 right?

I really didn't know that, but I've said he should or could easily be MVP this season.
People talk about Westbrook/Harden, but I think Cavs would prob be 5-8 seed without James vs pretty much lock to make Finals, so whats the difference?

 

[knowyourenemy]

is there a guy youd rather have with the ball down 1 with 5 seconds left? I sure wouldnt...or down 2, or with the game tied. He leads the league in overtime scoring since he entered the league.

I think a case could be made for Durant...and maybe even IT with how he has been playing....other than that?

no one is better at hitting that big shot then Kyrie has been since he has entered the league.

There are probably a dozen guys I'd rather have with the ball.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I really didn't know that, but I've said he should or could easily be MVP this season.
People talk about Westbrook/Harden, but I think Cavs would prob be 5-8 seed without James vs pretty much lock to make Finals, so whats the difference?

arent you the guy that said his shot was starting to go?