2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[trojanfan12]

Just entering the league...for three years running before Lebron returned. How long do you get credit for still "entering the league". 19 wins the year before Kyrie, followed by an improvement 21-45 (shortened season, Kyrie ROY), back down to 24-58, then improvement to 33-49. Jumped by 20 wins with the addition of Lebron and Love.

Cavs fans think he's still just entering the league.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Cavs fans think he's still just entering the league.

Did you know that he's only 24 years old?

 

[Bolts]

Let's hope so. I want the Kings to win the lottery.

No thanks, unless the 76ers make the top 3 also. Both teams ending up with top 5 picks works for me.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Did you know that he's only 24 years old?

Yes, we were presented with a 500,000 word manifesto 're: his dominance at such a young age.

He was 18 months old when he started wearing pull ups.

Curry didn't start using the pot until he was 3.

So, Kyrie > Piss pot Curry

 

[trojanfan12]

Because some guys actually love the game of basketball, which is why when guys retire from the sport after a long period of time, even though they should be set for life with money, they get very emotional. It's pretty hard to basically give up on something you've been doing your whole life.

I don't blame Bosh for holding out hope that he can return. How many people get the opportunity to play a game that they love and make the kind of money they make playing it? If I were in his shoes, I'd be doing everything I could to get back as well. I'd be flying all over the world visiting witch doctors, shamans, whatever it took.

Having said that, the way he has acted towards the Heat has been pretty bad, imo. I understand that they are at cross purposes, but I don't think it can be denied that they are looking out for his best interests. Considering how good he is and how much better the Heat would be with him, I'm sure the Heat would reinstate him in a heartbeat if they thought it was safe.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

No thanks, unless the 76ers make the top 3 also. Both teams ending up with top 5 picks works for me.

Ball?

I want him to go to A California or Zona team so I can see him live more often.

 

[TJL]

I don't blame Bosh for holding out hope that he can return. How many people get the opportunity to play a game that they love and make the kind of money they make playing it? If I were in his shoes, I'd be doing everything I could to get back as well. I'd be flying all over the world visiting witch doctors, shamans, whatever it took.

Having said that, the way he has acted towards the Heat has been pretty bad, imo. I understand that they are at cross purposes, but I don't think it can be denied that they are looking out for his best interests. Considering how good he is and how much better the Heat would be with him, I'm sure the Heat would reinstate him in a heartbeat if they thought it was safe.

I honestly think the Heat want to just completely move away from the Big 3, him being the last piece, and lose his contract to secure a ton of cap room, and keep rebuilding around GOATside.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Cavs fans think he's still just entering the league.

Well he is still very young and he basically went from high school to the pros, yes he had Coach K, but he never played. Adding to the fact he had no team around him for 3 years. No one is getting their team to the playoffs with that team. Shit, Lebron didn't make it to the playoffs until his 3rd year in the league.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

He turns 25 in 3 weeks.

He has been in the league for almost six seasons.

He is not just entering the league.

But, since Cleveland is the OLDEST TEAM in the league by a large margin, Kyrie just seems young to Cavs fans.

 

[trojanfan12]

Did you know that he's only 24 years old?

Yes. Did you know that he's been in the league 5 years now?

 

[Black Adam]

back to rubbing some folks the wrong way, i see...

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

T-15. Hassan Whiteside, Miami Heat: $22,116,750
Hassan Whiteside's max deal runs for two more seasons, after which he can decline his 2020 player option for $27,093,018 to become an unrestricted free agent. The 27-year-old big man is leading the league in rebounding this season with an average of 14.1 boards per game.


LOL @WiggyRuss "what has he accomplished"

 

[TJL]

Yes. Did you know that he's been in the league 5 years now?

Who cares? 24/25 is still extremely young

 

[trojanfan12]

Ball?

I want him to go to A California or Zona team so I can see him live more often.

Well, let's hope his Daddy is right then.

 

[Bolts]

Ball?

I want him to go to A California or Zona team so I can see him live more often.

The Kings and 76ers ending up top 3 is the only chance we have to get Ball. I'd be very happy with that pick, he's a great player. I just want him on a team not named the Lakers so his dad can be upset.

 

[trojanfan12]

I honestly think the Heat want to just completely move away from the Big 3, him being the last piece, and lose his contract to secure a ton of cap room, and keep rebuilding around GOATside.

I'm sure they do at this point because it's obvious that his NBA days are over. But, if he had been able to be cleared, they'd want him back in the lineup. They are much better team with him. At the very least, if he were able to be reinstated and they really wanted to move on from the big 3, he'd have some great trade value.

 

[Black Adam]

Who cares? 24/25 is still extremely young

in basketball years...?

wear and tear works at ALL ages. and considering how often Kyrie's been hurt on just about a yearly basis it might be worse in his case...

 

[trojanfan12]

Well he is still very young and he basically went from high school to the pros, yes he had Coach K, but he never played. Adding to the fact he had no team around him for 3 years. No one is getting their team to the playoffs with that team. Shit, Lebron didn't make it to the playoffs until his 3rd year in the league.

Sorry, but 24 and soon to be 25 with 5 years in the league, is not "still very young." Chronologically he's young, but 5 years in the league is plenty of experience and not young.

 

[Black Adam]

Well, let's hope his Daddy is right then.

lol is pops still running his mouth...?

 

[trojanfan12]

Who cares? 24/25 is still extremely young

Not with 5 years experience in the league it isn't.