2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Raptorlife4redux]

Its about time my Toronto Raptors get some respect.
Deepsst team in the NBA

 

[DJ Fieri]

PM'ed you Mecca.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

My job basically.

Here's a couple of scoops of hot cocoa to make you feel better.

Spoiler: Nsfw

 

[msgkings322]

I think he just looks prissy and innocent.

Dude got some savage in him.

Jordan knocked the Shit out of him and Kerr fought back as best he could.

Shrugged that Shit off and kept winning rings.

* side eyes Mirotic *

Kerr has been through even tougher shit than that:

From wikipedia:

His 52-year-old father Malcolm was murdered by the Islamic Jihad (later, elements of Islamic Jihad formed Hezbollah), on the morning of January 18, 1984, while he was serving as president of the American University of Beirut in Beirut.[5][6][7][8] His father was shot twice in the back of his head, by gunmen using silencer-equipped handguns, in the hallway outside his office.[3][6][7][8] Kerr was 18 years old at the time, and a college freshman.[5] Steve Kerr said: "Before my father was killed, my life was impenetrable. Bad things happened to other people."[2] The Kerr family sued the Iranian government under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.[9] While warming up for a game at Arizona State in 1988, Kerr had to deal with a number of fans in the crowd chanting "PLO" and "your father's history".[10][11] Though teary-eyed, Kerr scored 20 points in the first half, making all six of his 3-point attempts.[11] The athletic director of Arizona State, Charles Harris, sent a letter of apology to Kerr a few days later.

20 pts, 6-6 from 3 in the first half....fuck you ASU

 

[DJ Fieri]

Here's a couple of scoops of hot cocoa to make you feel better.

 

[msgkings322]

This takes the cake. Lonzo needs to get away from his pops asap. Lakers need to trade him, not because of Lavar, but for Lonzo's own sanity. Get him away from LA.

At some point though, Lonzo has to stand up to his dad. in 2 years he will be 21, not old but an adult with 3 years in the NBA. He has some agency here.

 

[Black Adam]

Here's a couple of scoops of hot cocoa to make you feel better.

Lol shit like this can get SOME of us cats in trouble...

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Kerr has been through even tougher shit than that:

From wikipedia:

His 52-year-old father Malcolm was murdered by the Islamic Jihad (later, elements of Islamic Jihad formed Hezbollah), on the morning of January 18, 1984, while he was serving as president of the American University of Beirut in Beirut.[5][6][7][8] His father was shot twice in the back of his head, by gunmen using silencer-equipped handguns, in the hallway outside his office.[3][6][7][8] Kerr was 18 years old at the time, and a college freshman.[5] Steve Kerr said: "Before my father was killed, my life was impenetrable. Bad things happened to other people."[2] The Kerr family sued the Iranian government under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.[9] While warming up for a game at Arizona State in 1988, Kerr had to deal with a number of fans in the crowd chanting "PLO" and "your father's history".[10][11] Though teary-eyed, Kerr scored 20 points in the first half, making all six of his 3-point attempts.[11] The athletic director of Arizona State, Charles Harris, sent a letter of apology to Kerr a few days later.

20 pts, 6-6 from 3 in the first half....fuck you ASU

Oh my GAWD.

I knew his father was murdered. But, I never bothered to find out that backstory.

It is a testament to his upbringing that he didn't gravitate to some of the more alt-right ideologies.

That is some harsh shit to not hold a grudge over.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Lol shit like this can get SOME of us cats in trouble...

I should have put that in spoilers, huh?

Going back now...lol

 

[msgkings322]

Oh my GAWD.

I knew his father was murdered. But, I never bothered to find out that backstory.

It is a testament to his upbringing that he didn't gravitate to some of the more alt-right ideologies.

That is some harsh shit to not hold a grudge over.

He's probably the mentally toughest white dude in NBA history. Been through hell.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Good job hiding it, Mecca. Don't want anybody on here to get fired.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

At some point though, Lonzo has to stand up to his dad. in 2 years he will be 21, not old but an adult with 3 years in the NBA. He has some agency here.

I think he just turned 20.

But, he is about to be a father.

Time to put himself and his life first.

That is a unfair burden to hitch the entire fucking family to his wagon.

I don't want to hear that " Lavar is a great father " shit anymore.

A good father wouldn't put one child's happiness * Liangelo * over the others.

A good father would not turn his 15 year old into a high school drop out for a reality show.

A good father wouldn't sabotage his sons career by trying to strong arm a billion dollar establishment into doing his bidding.

He is a disgusting, egotistical blowhard.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Kerr has been through even tougher shit than that:

From wikipedia:

His 52-year-old father Malcolm was murdered by the Islamic Jihad (later, elements of Islamic Jihad formed Hezbollah), on the morning of January 18, 1984, while he was serving as president of the American University of Beirut in Beirut.[5][6][7][8] His father was shot twice in the back of his head, by gunmen using silencer-equipped handguns, in the hallway outside his office.[3][6][7][8] Kerr was 18 years old at the time, and a college freshman.[5] Steve Kerr said: "Before my father was killed, my life was impenetrable. Bad things happened to other people."[2] The Kerr family sued the Iranian government under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.[9] While warming up for a game at Arizona State in 1988, Kerr had to deal with a number of fans in the crowd chanting "PLO" and "your father's history".[10][11] Though teary-eyed, Kerr scored 20 points in the first half, making all six of his 3-point attempts.[11] The athletic director of Arizona State, Charles Harris, sent a letter of apology to Kerr a few days later.

20 pts, 6-6 from 3 in the first half....fuck you ASU

Holy shit.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I think he just turned 20.

But, he is about to be a father.

Time to put himself and his life first.

That is a unfair burden to hitch the entire fucking family to his wagon.

I don't want to hear that " Lavar is a great father " shit anymore.

A good father wouldn't put one child's happiness * Liangelo * over the others.

A good father would not turn his 15 year old into a high school drop out for a reality show.

A good father wouldn't sabotage his sons career by trying to strong arm a billion dollar establishment into doing his bidding.

He is a disgusting, egotistical blowhard.

Yep, Ball needs to stand on his own 2 feet.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

He's probably the mentally toughest white dude in NBA history. Been through hell.

I had no idea.

Now you've peaked my interest.

I remember him making some very strong statements re: gun control.

I just figured he was ultra-lib.

Now I know it runs deeper.

Tough seems like a woefully inadequate adjective.

But, hell yeah....he's fucking awesome.

 

[bksballer89]

@Mecca @bksballer89

Have you guys heard the soundtrack from the Black Panther movie? Soundtrack to the movie produced by Kendrick. Some fire on that.

Nope. Just finishing downloading it though. Plan on listening tomorrow when heading to work

 

[bksballer89]

Isaiah Thomas Throws Shade Toward Cavaliers When Asked About Lakers Practice

 

[DJ Fieri]

Isaiah Thomas Throws Shade Toward Cavaliers When Asked About Lakers Practice

He's coming off as quite the bitch....

 

[DJ Fieri]

Where is this Luke Maye expected to be drafted......or is he? 3rd time I've seen him in the last few weeks.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I may have asked that before. I'm allowed, I'm old (er).