2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Heatles84]

so not a bust?

By my definition given that a top-5 pick should be at an all-star level. But he is a serviceable NBA player. I'd prefer a different player for the Heat going forward once his contract is up.

 

[tlance]

True but lots of upsets from 5-7

I don't even think you can count a 10 over a 7 as an upset. In most cases they are really closely matched.

But I do think there is a fairly significant gap between the top 8 teams and the rest of the field. That doesn't mean that they will all make the elite 8, but I am betting 6 or 7 do.

 

[bksballer89]

Hoping this means Lonzo fired Lavar

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Waiters is a solid starting SG. But he's no all-star.

When healthy, he’s been fine.
Worth the money.
Problem is, he wasn’t healthy for over a year.

 

[bksballer89]

When healthy, he’s been fine.
Worth the money.
Problem is, he wasn’t healthy for over a year.

Yep. Out of the 4 contracts, his deal was the most reasonable.

12 mil for a starting SG isn't bad at all.

His health is another story

 

[bksballer89]

Celtics had a 112-94 lead over Charlotte with under 8 to go.

Celtics now down 120-117 with 41 seconds left

 

[DJ Fieri]

Taylor Rooks=wood.

 

[trojanfan12]

Morant is already a better shooter than Russ

To be fair, I'm a better shooter than Russ.

 

[bksballer89]

Hornets ended the game on a 30-5 run

 

[trojanfan12]

Hoping this means Lonzo fired Lavar

That alone would make this a successful season for the Lakers. lol

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I don't even think you can count a 10 over a 7 as an upset. In most cases they are really closely matched.

But I do think there is a fairly significant gap between the top 8 teams and the rest of the field. That doesn't mean that they will all make the elite 8, but I am betting 6 or 7 do.

I definitely felt like it was very top heavy this year.

 

[trojanfan12]

Anyone else see that 7' 6" from UC Irvine?

7' 6" 310 and the kid can actually move pretty well.

He's not going to be defending the perimeter or the pick and roll at that size, but if I'm an NBA team...I'm at least bringing him as an undrafted free agent to see if I can develop him into something.

He's raw, but there's a good bit to work with there.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Yep. Out of the 4 contracts, his deal was the most reasonable.

12 mil for a starting SG isn't bad at all.

His health is another story

I have no issue with Kelly O contract.

The good James Johnson can also be very productive, but he’s been to up and down to say it was a good signing.

 

[bksballer89]

I have no issue with Kelly O contract.

The good James Johnson can also be very productive, but he’s been to up and down to say it was a good signing.

Yep and injuries killed JJ as well

 

[bksballer89]

Anyone else see that 7' 6" from UC Irvine?

7' 6" 310 and the kid can actually move pretty well.

He's not going to be defending the perimeter or the pick and roll at that size, but if I'm an NBA team...I'm at least bringing him as an undrafted free agent to see if I can develop him into something.

He's raw, but there's a good bit to work with there.

UC Irvine or UCF?

UCF got a 7'6 Center as well

 

[bksballer89]

Heat need to find a way to win this game

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Yep and injuries killed JJ as well

On a side note, Im really hoping Duncan Robinson sticks.
Got to spend quite a bit of time with him at a Heat event and he’s really a nice, quality kid.
He worked his ass off to get where he is. I love his story.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Heat need to find a way to win this game

Yep.
5th in 7 nights is never easy, but hopefully the depth we have gets us through this.

 

[bksballer89]

Yep.
5th in 7 nights is never easy, but hopefully the depth we have gets us through this.

They can possibly put Orlando away IMO on Tuesday if they win this one and Philly beats Orlando

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

They can possibly put Orlando away IMO on Tuesday if they win this one and Philly beats Orlando

Agree