2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[LAD]

I'm gonna check it out.

We still have several months to kill before GOT.

So, this show, the Americans, Bodyguard and killing Eve are on my binge watch list.

Hey girl! You're a GS fan these days??

 

[LAD]

Not surprising. Groin and hamstring injuries are probably the 2 hardest to really get a definitive answer on.

Both can feel great and then one move can cause a recurrence.

My guess is that's part of it. I'd also guess that the Lakers are using this as a bit of a "test period" for the youngsters. They aren't expecting to win a title anyway, so may as well rest Lebron as much as possible and see how the kids respond to it to help them with decisions they will need to make later in the season and in the off-season.

Well considering he didn't travel with the team on this road trip I guessed he would be out at least another week. If they are smart they're playing it safe & giving him as much healing time as possible. If he sustains another injury or re-injures that one that could spell bad news for the team's playoff chances this season.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Big issue I see is defense, but he's young. He can block shots, but he's not much of an on-ball defender from what I saw last night. 1-5 from 3, 1 assist even with Jones out most of the game. He's definitely not Lebron, but what will he be at the pro level?

Thicker, shorter Blake?

But, I say young Larry Johnson.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

yeah but Blake is 6"10". Isn't Zion like the same height as Draymond Green but at 285?

Like Blake, he will give you a highlight dunk every other game.

Also Like Blake, he's gonna have to learn the hard way that you can't win by just trying to jump over everybody.

He's gonna need to watch his diet, tighten up his handles and develop a reliable jumper.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Not an exact comparison, they never are. Maybe Blake plus Barkley?

Beat me to it.

Agree

 

[CitySushi]

Thicker, shorter Blake?

But, I say young Larry Johnson.

I was trying to think of comps, but holy shit I've stumbled on to an eerie comparison. Check out their body types, their builds, and even the strengths. It's uncanny. Zion is more explosive, but both are/were considered explosive athletes.

 

[CitySushi]

I'd say Zion for me compares to a shorter/stockier Amare Stoudemire. Great athletes, good ball skills, great in the open court. Don't think Zion ends up much of a defender, but we'll see.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[tducey]

? for me is who gets drafted first in June; Zion or Barrett? I think it'd be a tough choice.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I was trying to think of comps, but holy shit I've stumbled on to an eerie comparison. Check out their body types, their builds, and even the strengths. It's uncanny. Zion is more explosive, but both are/were considered explosive athletes.

Ouch...

But, yeah...

 

[bksballer89]

League Pass free preview this week

 

[Sparhawk]

We have a Corey Brewer sighting!!!

 

[bksballer89]

 

[DJ Fieri]

Even the most jaded mofos in here will get a laugh out of this.....

 

[DJ Fieri]

https://sportshoop.la/sportsbook/11-15-nba-chicago-la-lakers-10-35pm-et-nbatv.7630/

 

[bksballer89]

51 first quarter points for the Warriors

 

[bksballer89]

Another blow for Houston

 

[msgkings322]

Warriors at Nuggets tonight

Rumor is @msgkings322 is very afraid of what will happen

So far so good. On pace to score 204.

 

[msgkings322]

16 assists, 1 turnover

But a LONG way to go vs a good team on the road, that hasn't lost at home since November