2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report...e-distrustful-of-le-bron-james-223109673.html

 

[Shanemansj13]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report...e-distrustful-of-le-bron-james-223109673.html

Lebron is shipping them out at some point so what does he care lol. If they were to somehow get Griffin he could definitely pull some strings and make the moves. I doubt that happens though

 

[dtgold88]

Lebron is shipping them out at some point so what does he care lol. If they were to somehow get Griffin he could definitely pull some strings and make the moves. I doubt that happens though

could be interesting. Maybe Griffin and Ferry work on the AD trade.

 

[CitySushi]

Shit got me feeling real sad tonight.

All these guys I grew up watching when I was a teenager (and a little before) are leaving the game. Been watching all of these guys for about 20 years so to see them leave the game really sucks.

Not the biggest LBJ fan but I know I'm going to be fucked up when he retires.

Yeah last night was kind of surreal for me too. I grew up watching the great players who were drafted in the 90's which solidified my love of the game of basketball. All my favorites are now done, C-Webb, KG, Ray Allen, Dirk, Timmy, Iverson, etc.

Vince Carter is the last of that era of basketball left and he's probably on his way out too. Gonna miss that era.

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah last night was kind of surreal for me too. I grew up watching the great players who were drafted in the 90's which solidified my love of the game of basketball. All my favorites are now done, C-Webb, KG, Ray Allen, Dirk, Timmy, Iverson, etc.

Vince Carter is the last of that era of basketball left and he's probably on his way out too. Gonna miss that era.

Yep. The good old days are always when one was young themselves.

 

[Heatles84]

couldn't be on the players or the guy who assembled them?

It's on them as well. But Spo's substitution patterns have been often his achilles heels as a coach, and costed us several games this year. Additionally, over the last few years, the Heat have been known to have horrid 3rd quarters, which often times we've let go of significant leads. Moreso than any other team.

@bksballer89 feel free to add anything I've missed.

 

[dtgold88]

It's on them as well. But Spo's substitution patterns have been often his achilles heels as a coach, and costed us several games this year. Additionally, over the last few years, the Heat have been known to have horrid 3rd quarters, which often times we've let go of significant leads. Moreso than any other team.

@bksballer89 feel free to add anything I've missed.

You'd know better as I rarely see Heat games, but remember hearing the same after every Cavalier loss the past few years. Yes, every one. Was almost always the coaches' fault. Yes, occasionally would be the 3rd quarter issue...would just think of something else when the 3rd went fine.

 

[bksballer89]

Possible great news for the Heat @Heatles84 @TurnUpTheHeat

 

[Wamu]

Possible great news for the Heat @Heatles84 @TurnUpTheHeat

Pat Riley needs to trade Whiteside to the Cavs for Tristan. It would be a win/win for both teams.

Plus a trade like that would make wiggy's head explode. He wouldn't know who to root for.

 

[msgkings322]

Pat Riley needs to trade Whiteside to the Cavs for Tristan. It would be a win/win for both teams.

Plus a trade like that would make wiggy's head explode. He wouldn't know who to root for.

Are you kidding? We would immediately get 10,000 words on why the change of scenery means Whiteside is now a valuable player and TT is now overrated and useless

 

[Black Adam]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report...e-distrustful-of-le-bron-james-223109673.html

who can blame them...?

 

[Wamu]

who can blame them...?

The AD thing was a total fiasco for the Lakers. And while I place most of the blame on LeBron & Klutch the Lakers orgainzation had to know what was going on & seemingly did nothing to stop it. They aren't innocent in this mess.

Any chance this dark cloud over the team right now sticks around into next season? You know me, I hope so.

 

[Heatles84]

Possible great news for the Heat @Heatles84 @TurnUpTheHeat

I'm all for it. Don't know where he's going to get the money though.

 

[Heatles84]

You'd know better as I rarely see Heat games, but remember hearing the same after every Cavalier loss the past few years. Yes, every one. Was almost always the coaches' fault. Yes, occasionally would be the 3rd quarter issue...would just think of something else when the 3rd went fine.

With the Cavs the last few years, you take into account that it's a team that's going to be harshly judged throughout the year (oh, this team had Lebron, Kyrie and Love, they should win 60 games). If they meet said marker, people are then going to say "Well, the playoffs are going to be where they're judged". This was the mentality that Lebron came in with and that the Cavs had adopted. This year at the very least, the Heat have not had that stigma as they were judged on the totality of their season. Suffice it to say, even with the injuries, the Heat should not have missed the playoffs to the likes of the Magic and Nets. This season was an absolute failure, IMO.

 

[bksballer89]

I'm all for it. Don't know where he's going to get the money though.

Likewise. He may have to pull a Waiters. Bet on himself for like a 1 yr/10-12 mil type deal on a team that he will no doubt start for and have a big season then sign a multiyear deal next summer

 

[Heatles84]

@Mecca @WiggyRuss this is tragic. She hit ol' boy with "Muh Buddy!!!!!" lol

 

[WiggyRuss]

Possible great news for the Heat @Heatles84 @TurnUpTheHeat

there is a better chance that i win the Iron Throne on Game of Thrones than Whiteside turning down 27M in one season.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I'm all for it. Don't know where he's going to get the money though.

27M?!?!?! Hassan Whiteside turning down a GUARANTEED 27M for one season?!?!?!

not likely.

 

[dtgold88]

With the Cavs the last few years, you take into account that it's a team that's going to be harshly judged throughout the year (oh, this team had Lebron, Kyrie and Love, they should win 60 games). If they meet said marker, people are then going to say "Well, the playoffs are going to be where they're judged". This was the mentality that Lebron came in with and that the Cavs had adopted. This year at the very least, the Heat have not had that stigma as they were judged on the totality of their season. Suffice it to say, even with the injuries, the Heat should not have missed the playoffs to the likes of the Magic and Nets. This season was an absolute failure, IMO.

Maybe, but I'd blame it as much on Riley and the players. Many think team with the better player often wins and I'd say all those teams' best player is better than Miami's best player.