2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Raw_Bee808]

 

[ericd7633]

Its official. As of right now the Sixers are the worst team in the league

Where do things stand as of now?

 

[Mecca]

LeBron tried to deny it in the post-game press conference which I thought was odd. Like dude- it wasnt difficult to see- you tried to call time out.

Yeah, I saw that.

But, I thought his response was tongue and cheek.

He was smiling.

I was waiting for someone to ask him if he knows how Webber or JR. Smith felt.

 

[Mecca]

If anything the Magic are playing hard for Steve Clifford. I'd be more excited if they didn't put up a stinker against Charlotte the other night. Those games are still very much a part of this team. But any time you can go beat Boston on the road is huge.

Man, Isaacs reminds me of Brandon Ingram.

Those Dudes are 50,000 calories a day away from being really good.

You have something with him, Gordon and Bamba.

 

[Mecca]

@Mecca

how much do you think Rozier will get in free agency next year if he has a good year?

I was just thinking the Suns or Bucks would be great landing spots for him.

It's hard to say in this depressed market.

But, more than Smart.

Agree.

Both those spots would be perfect.

 

[Mecca]

The Celtics need Bird, Pierce and Ray Allen right now. They're bottom in O-rating, bottom 6 in shooting%, they look like ass.

They do look bad.

In fairness, guys have to find their roles.

They are integrating 2 guys who are used to being the #1 and #2 options, Hayward and Kyrie.

As soon as the Celtics come to terms with the fact that Tatum is their best player, not Kyrie, they will be fine.

Highest scoring doesn't = BEST.

I love me some Donovan Mitchell.

But, Gobert is their best player....for now.

 

[Mecca]

wait a minute...."proved they are willing and able to be the #2 and #3 scoring options on a full time basis"

?

i guess they did help their trade value tonight.

On that team?

Yes, both those guys could average 14-18 a game if given the minutes and green light every night.

I said it when the Lakers signed the 3 stooges this Summer...

I hated the KCP and Lance deals because they will take minutes from Hart.

KCP is straight ass.

I kinda understand why they start him.

They think they have enough offense in the starting lineup with Lebron, Ingram and like what Kuz and Hart bring to the reserves.

But, if it were based on merit?

Hart would start and Pope would be 3rd string behind lance.

The size of your paycheck shouldn't dictate the minutes you play.

 

[gordontrue]

Yeah, I saw that.

But, I thought his response was tongue and cheek.

He was smiling.

I was waiting for someone to ask him if he knows how Webber or JR. Smith felt.

Exactly. If you watch the video of his response it was completely tongue in cheek.

 

[trojanfan12]

They do look bad.

In fairness, guys have to find their roles.

They are integrating 2 guys who are used to being the #1 and #2 options, Hayward and Kyrie.

As soon as the Celtics come to terms with the fact that Tatum is their best player, not Kyrie, they will be fine.

In their own way, they're going through some of the same things the Lakers are going through.

Everything they accomplished last year was without Hayward. Everything they accomplished in the playoffs was without Hayward and Kyrie.

Other guys stepped up, took on much bigger than expected roles and now they have to figure out how to re-incorporate Hayward and Kyrie, without diminishing the other guys too much.

In short, similar to the Lakers, they're trying to figure out how to play together.

 

[brandonk989]

Man, Isaacs reminds me of Brandon Ingram.

Those Dudes are 50,000 calories a day away from being really good.

You have something with him, Gordon and Bamba.

I hope so. Big needs right now are a solid point guard and 3 point shooting could be a problem. Not a bad core to build around though.

 

[Mecca]

I hope so. Big needs right now are a solid point guard and 3 point shooting could be a problem. Not a bad core to build around though.

Yeah, they have to find a long-term solution at pg.

 

[Mecca]

In their own way, they're going through some of the same things the Lakers are going through.

Everything they accomplished last year was without Hayward. Everything they accomplished in the playoffs was without Hayward and Kyrie.

Other guys stepped up, took on much bigger than expected roles and now they have to figure out how to re-incorporate Hayward and Kyrie, without diminishing the other guys too much.

In short, similar to the Lakers, they're trying to figure out how to play together.

Exactly.

Chemistry and timing takes time.

 

[trojanfan12]

Yeah, we'll see how long his patience lasts. But so far, Lebron is saying all the right things.

"I know what I got myself into. It's a process. I get it. We'll be fine. I didn't come here thinking we were going to be blazing storms right out of the gate. It's a process and I understand that. It's frustrating not to get the win. But I've showered and I'm good now".

Liked his comments about how the game ended too...

"We had our chances. I mean, up six with a minute to go, less than a minute to go. We just couldn't get a stop. We had a turnover in that minute, Rudy hit a big shot from down one, I miss two free throws, which is unacceptable. They made a shot".

 

[bksballer89]

Caldwell-Pope should not be starting.

Hart is so much better

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Where do things stand as of now?

Well played sir

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Caldwell-Pope should not be starting.

Hart is so much better

It's not about who starts, it's about who gets the most minutes.

 

[trojanfan12]

Caldwell-Pope should not be starting.

Hart is so much better

Yeah, I agree to a point.

To paraphrase what @Mecca said: Hart strengthens their bench more than KCP hurts their starters.

You can tell who Luke trusts though.

Last night, Hart played 38 minutes, KCP played 19.

KCP wasn't necessarily great last year, but he was better than he's shown this year. Hopefully, it's just a matter of him struggling to find his role.

 

[Wamu]

Exactly.

Chemistry and timing takes time.

Hopefully the Celtics figure everything out sooner rather than later. And if things don't get fixed I'm blaming Kyrie.

 

[trojanfan12]

It's not about who starts, it's about who gets the most minutes.

Years ago, when I coached high school basketball, I used to tell my players...It's not about who starts the game, it's about who finishes.

 

[Raw_Bee808]