2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Black Adam]

Won't step up and take the bet is all I heard. I could respect your shit talking if you'd make a bet. But you don't.

that would require standing behind his words...which would require a set of stones...

in other words, y'all should know better by now...

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

No offense to your brother, but that just doesn't seem like much of a fan to me. I'm a Lakers, Dodgers, Seahawks and USC fan. In the time that I have been a fan (since I was 8) I have seen 11 Lakers championships, 5 USC National Championships, 2 Dodgers championships and a Seahawks championship.

It's still not enough.

I'm a Clippers fan, a Navy fan a Ucla fan.

I've seen.....

* Curls into the fetal position*

 

[DJ Fieri]

Wiggy, you were saying 25-30 point lead in the 3rd quarter......I'll bet you a measly 75 that the Cavs won't be up by more than 15 at ANYTIME in the 3rd or 4th quarter. We've buried the proverbial hatchet so let's have a friendly little wager.


I can set it up, let me know. About to head out and spend some gift cards I have for Target to restock my apt for things I need before the work week starts up again on Monday.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Come on Wiggy.....you won a shit ton of SportsHoopla $ on a couple lucky bets.....

 

[Black Adam]

Tristan gonna need a r*pe councillor if Whiteside continues to jam that shoe up his ass...

 

[trojanfan12]

thats the thing- i cant imagine jeanie losing control- and i couldnt imagine the PR nightmare that would accompny Jim being put BACK in charge. i mean holy shit.

If it goes to court, as you likely know, anything can happen. I mean, what if the judge is a Clippers fan? lol

In all seriousness though, there was an article this morning that suggests that Jeanie may have to buy her brothers out as the best way to put an end to this. That would be the dream scenario for Lakers fans.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

That's exactly why I said 25 or 30. He said they would likely be up by 30. He is a coward

Just bet tomorrow when real line comes out.

Let's not forget, the Heat were actually favored yesterday before James not playing announcement, then line only jumped to 8 once both he AND Kyrie were out.

My guess will be Cavs favored by around 10 tomorrow.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Korver, Williams and Williams are also the bench players that are supposed to provide the depth that GSW supposedly doesn't have.

Bogut was able to be a big part of GSW's defense because GSW actually defends the perimeter well which meant teams weren't killing them with 3's or players driving unchecked to the basket. If the perimeter defense doesn't improve, don't expect Bogut to be much help on defense.

As for Deron being an upgrade over Delly, that remains to be seen. Athletically speaking, he's an upgrade. From a toughness, heart and grit perspective...I'd say he's a downgrade.

Deron might thrive if he's on the court with either or both Kyrie and James, but who doesn't?
On his own, he's a shell of his old self.

 

[trojanfan12]

Deron might thrive if he's on the court with either or both Kyrie and James, but who doesn't?
On his own, he's a shell of his old self.

True. Hell, my old ass could probably get 6 points per game if I'm on the court with Lebron and Kyrie. lol

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

How come when James plays, loses, even though the others gave their all, he can bitch, moan and complain that he doesnt have enough?
Like a loss means something.

Yet, he can pick and choose when he needs rest, which almost always is a guaranteed loss, but he sits on the bench laughing and joking with Kyrie while his posse is being embarrassed, like the loss means nothing.

@WiggyRuss

 

[lebron23james]

Korver, Williams and Williams are also the bench players that are supposed to provide the depth that GSW supposedly doesn't have.

Bogut was able to be a big part of GSW's defense because GSW actually defends the perimeter well which meant teams weren't killing them with 3's or players driving unchecked to the basket. If the perimeter defense doesn't improve, don't expect Bogut to be much help on defense.

As for Deron being an upgrade over Delly, that remains to be seen. Athletically speaking, he's an upgrade. From a toughness, heart and grit perspective...I'd say he's a downgrade.

What does that have to do with being an upgrade? lol

They are replacing deandrea liggins, some midget and birdman...every player was an upgrade. It has nothing to do with depth over GS the team we beat, although now we have it.

Deron is better than delly

Bogut will be a good defender and rebounder, and seeing as our center is thompson, it was a good move especially if we end up playing the spurs. Lets not forget these players were added for nothing...

 

[lebron23james]

Oh, you mean when we dressed 8 players? Same excuse you're using, right? Just wanted to be sure. Asking for a friend. Stupid cuck.

No it's not the same excuse rofl

Did whiteside and dragic play? Congrats on beating our 2nd and 3rd strings i guess

Try making the playoffs in the east or being better than .500 under the great whisteside...

 

[Wamu]

Try making the playoffs in the east or being better than .500 under the great whisteside...

Try making the playoffs or being better than .500 w/o LeBron. wiggy for prez-o-dent! And you can be his VP.

 

[lebron23james]

25 take it or leave it. You're so convinced it's going to be such a beat down. Cavs should have a 45 point lead at some point tomorrow with the way you're talking. Bogut is going to come out here and drop 20,20, and 10.

I'll take that deal

 

[Wamu]

Deron might thrive if he's on the court with either or both Kyrie and James, but who doesn't?
On his own, he's a shell of his old self.

Well of course Williams is a shell of what he was earlier in his career. But I don't think they brought him in to be running w/ LeBron & Kyrie. The Cavs brought him in to be the backup PG. I actually thought it was a good addition for them.

 

[lebron23james]

Try making the playoffs or being better than .500 w/o LeBron. wiggy for prez-o-dent! And you can be his VP.

Why?

 

[bksballer89]

I'll take that deal

Nice to see you're a bigger man than your friend. Since you're such a man which I appreciate, I'll make a minor change to the deal. The loser of the bet just can't post in this thread for a week.

Deal?

 

[lebron23james]

Nice to see you're a bigger man than your friend. Since you're such a man which I appreciate, I'll make a minor change to the deal. The loser of the bet just can't post in this thread for a week.

Deal?

Sounds good

 

[Wamu]

I'm a Clippers fan, a Navy fan a Ucla fan.

I've seen.....

* Curls into the fetal position*

Instead of mentioning the teams I root for I'll just say I'm a Browns fan. And if I was still drinking I'd finish most of a bottle of Don Julio 1942 on draft day. I can't wait to see how they screw things up this year.

 

[Wamu]

Why?

What?