2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Raw_Bee808]

 

[Raw_Bee808]

The Blockbuster NBA Trades We Want to See This Season

 

[Black Adam]

I mean, Kobe was an asshole, but...

then again, everyone knows FT'S are the weakest part of LeClown's game, about 73% for his career...

 

[Sparhawk]

yah i saw they lost to Orlando which is not good. lol.

all though- look at the size in that Orlando starting lineup- besides Augustine i think there shortest guy is 6' 9". Jonathan Isaac is super young but looks like he could be a big time talent.

Yeah, the Sixers just squeaked by the Magic when Ben Simmons left early with back tightness.
I remember seeing Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac, and Mo Bamba out there and there didn't appear to be any room to move. They are long, athletic, and quick.

 

[trojanfan12]

Can't a girl take a long weekend off?

No and it's all your fault. lol

 

[Black Adam]

DID like what I saw outta Johnathan Williams last night, though...

 

[gordontrue]

Lakers got the Suns tomorrow.

That is a sure-fire win at least.

They should win and I think they will because they will be desperate for a win.

But I wouldn't call a b2b on the road a sure-fire win no matter who you're playing. Especially after the extra minutes everyone played with the loss of Rondo/Ingram and the overtime... they need to be deliberate about coming out with energy.

 

[gordontrue]

DID like what I saw outta Johnathan Williams last night, though...

I think he played himself into the backup Center spot. He was great.

 

[Black Adam]

I think he played himself into the backup Center spot. He was great.

at this point, damn near anyone is better than Zubac...

 

[trojanfan12]

Saw a Tweet from Haberstroh saying that the fewest points that the Lakers have given up in a quarter so far is 26. And only 2 quarters with fewer than 30 points. Tough to win with that kind of D.

Some of it is pace of play.

But I think most of it is that, outside of McGee, they have no rim protectors. Zubac has the size, but lacks the athleticism to be a true rim protector. Basically, if McGee is out of the game, or away from the basket and a guy gets beat on the perimeter, it's a free run to the basket.

As communication and trust improve, the defense should get better. But without a any rim protection, it's gonna be tough to be anything better than an average defense.

They did hold the Spurs to 25 in the 2nd quarter last night...babysteps. lol

 

[Wamu]

The L.A. LeBron's are off to the bestest 0-3 start in NBA history. Keep up the good work Purple 'n Gold.

 

[Wamu]

Lakers got the Suns tomorrow.

That is a sure-fire win at least.

I hope the Lakers lose by 30.

 

[trojanfan12]

Javale with 14 and 8. Is @WiggyRuss building his Mars spaceship yet?

Lonzo is shooting 46% from the field and 42% from 3. So, he may want to build it for Pluto.

 

[Raw_Bee808]

 

[Raw_Bee808]

I'm a MJ fan but daaaaaaaaammmmmnnnnnnnn.....


That's some crazy ass shit

 

[Black Adam]

Lonzo is shooting 46% from the field and 42% from 3. So, he may want to build it for Pluto.

yep, he seems to be "sucking" a little less these days...

 

[gordontrue]

Some of it is pace of play.

But I think most of it is that, outside of McGee, they have no rim protectors. Zubac has the size, but lacks the athleticism to be a true rim protector. Basically, if McGee is out of the game, or away from the basket and a guy gets beat on the perimeter, it's a free run to the basket.

As communication and trust improve, the defense should get better. But without a any rim protection, it's gonna be tough to be anything better than an average defense.

They did hold the Spurs to 25 in the 2nd quarter last night...babysteps. lol

Solid post.

Another factor is the fouling. There's been a lot of correctable mistakes in that regard, McGee jumping for pump-fake after pump-fake, the reach-ins on Harden. Its crazy that the Lakers are averaging 20 more points per paint than their opponents, and yet have committed 12 more fouls per game on average. Some of that is bad luck in a 3-game sample size and some of that is the Lakers needing to adjust to the refs, which they will do over time.

 

[trojanfan12]

GO SPURS GO

Lebron goes from hero to goat in about 5 minutes

Yep. Oh well. It was fun game to watch.

I loved Lebron's comments before the re: the Spurs...

Reporter: How do you think the Spurs have changed?

Lebron: Pop's still there ain't he? They're not different at all.

Pop had a funny comment too. Apparently, his hotel window overlooked a large Lebron billboard.

Pop said: It was horrifying seeing Lebron's face outside my hotel room. He's already big and now he's monstrous. I was scared to death. lol

 

[trojanfan12]

My main point of focus is that the Lakers are the real deal and just about everyone is wrong about them

Meh, I'd say "wrongish".

3 point shooting was expected to be an issue and it is. Although, it's more because some of the guys who were expected to be at least serviceable from 3, haven't been. So, it may "self correct". If it doesn't, they'll need to make a move during the season or after.

Defense/size was also expected to be an issue and it is. This should also get better, but unless they make some moves during or after the season, they'll do well to be an average defense.

 

[trojanfan12]

They haven't proven anything obviously at 0-3, but there's also zero reason to e worried at this point.

3 games into a season with a new roster, 3 competitive 48min games against 3 top10 teams.

And missing 2 starters last night.