2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[thunderc]

Been watching the 2008 Davidson vs OU tournament game, Blake Griffin vs Curry. Man Griffin was a dominant college basketball player, don’t see someone that dominant every year.

 

[thunderc]

That's why GOAT discussions are ultimately a fools errand.

Never mind that even if you're discussing the greatest player of a specific era the criteria used is going to be different from person to person.

Trying to discuss players across eras when rules and styles of play seem to change with each era and we learn and invent new advances in training and medicine, it becomes impossible.

And that is where the eye test comes in, all we got.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

That's why GOAT discussions are ultimately a fools errand.

Never mind that even if you're discussing the greatest player of a specific era the criteria used is going to be different from person to person.

Trying to discuss players across eras when rules and styles of play seem to change with each era and we learn and invent new advances in training and medicine, it becomes impossible.

Yep.

if we all only use the criteria that supports our particular argument, it can't be a surprise that we come do different conclusions.

I can't speak for anyone else. But, in all honesty, the reason I can't even begin to consider anyone other than MJ as the GOAT is because I don't want to.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

And I think most would agree that LeBron faced greater competition in the Finals. Spurs and Warriors in 7 of the 9 Finals would make it tough for anyone to have a winning record.

I'd give that three stars

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Been watching the 2008 Davidson vs OU tournament game, Blake Griffin vs Curry. Man Griffin was a dominant college basketball player, don’t see someone that dominant every year.

Dude is still my favorite current player.

Hate how the Clippers did him, even if it was absolutely the right decision.

I hope he gets healthy. That Kamikaze style of play doesn't usually lead to longevity.

Thankfully, he stopped trying to run thru, jump over everyone and has developed a jumper and a decent 3 ball.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Dude is still my favorite current player.

Hate how the Clippers did him, even if it was absolutely the right decision.

I hope he gets healthy. That Kamikaze style of play doesn't usually lead to longevity.

Thankfully, he stopped trying to run thru, jump over everyone and has developed a jumper and a decent 3 ball.

You guys can have him back for Kawhi

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You guys can have him back for Kawhi

A gift from me to you.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

You guys can have him back for Kawhi

Would a Jared Dudley interest you at all?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Would a Jared Dudley interest you at all?

The Pistons will send Blake Griffin to the Lakers for 24 million bags of Reese's pieces

 

[msgkings322]

Been watching the 2008 Davidson vs OU tournament game, Blake Griffin vs Curry. Man Griffin was a dominant college basketball player, don’t see someone that dominant every year.

Yup, just like NBA legends Marcus Camby, Joe Smith, and Danny Ferry.

Yes I know Blake had a better career than them. I just remember thinking those guys would dominate in the NBA lol.

 

[thunderc]

Yup, just like NBA legends Marcus Camby, Joe Smith, and Danny Ferry.

Yes I know Blake had a better career than them. I just remember thinking those guys would dominate in the NBA lol.

i never thought any of those guys would dominate. Just saying watching that game reminded me of how truly dominate Griffin was. Man among boys.

 

[trojanfan12]

Watching AccessSportsnet: Lakers right now. They are doing a "Stay Home Update.

They said that a poll was sent out by the players association to players asking if they felt comfortable returning.

Apparently, the response was overwhelmingly in favor of returning.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yup, just like NBA legends Marcus Camby, Joe Smith, and Danny Ferry.

Yes I know Blake had a better career than them. I just remember thinking those guys would dominate in the NBA lol.

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah but everyone knew he would be a bust.

 

[YourFriendGannon]

This is the dumbest idea ever. Stupid ass attention seeker.

 

[wildturkey]

There's news stories about autopsy reports from the Kobe Bryant crash.

Word of advice: do NOT read them

 

[bksballer89]

There's news stories about autopsy reports from the Kobe Bryant crash.

Word of advice: do NOT read them

Too late. Already did but yeah don't read them if you can avoid it.

That was rough

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah but everyone knew he would be a bust.

We did?

 

[wildturkey]

Too late. Already did but yeah don't read them if you can avoid it.

That was rough

Only solace I can take from it is they died instantly and considering they struck a mountain in foggy conditions, probably didn't have enough time to process they were crashing and were gonna die

 

[msgkings322]

We did?

I thought that was kind of his rep but maybe it was just me

 

[tlance]

People can't have it both ways though..

You can't put Bill Russell in the top 10 because he was the ultimate winner. But, not hold it against Jerry West, Wilt, Lebron.


I admit that I am hooooorrrible at comparing eras and usually leave that to my betters.

But, I haven't seen a single shred of evidence that proves Russell was better than Shaq, Dream nor Wilt...

......outside of jewelry.

Again: I am not good at this.

But, Russell looks like Ben Wallace at worst, Alonzo Mourning at best.

Imo.....

Chips are the the tie breaker when all other things are equal.

Horry has rings on both hands. But, he was not even in Malone's zip code.

Malone was right there with Duncan. But, Duncan gets the nod because...ringz.

That's how I see the Lebron/Jordan debate.

As much as it pains me to say this, Lebron is better than Magic.

He is.

....on both sides of the ball.

I don't think that can be definitively proven against Jordan.

LeBron is the better creator and rebounder.

I 'd take Jordan everywhere else.

Plus, their hearts aren't the same.

I think it's clear Jordan is the GOAT.

But, Lebron is on his ass for sure.

Yeah.

I think it is crazy to put Russell in the top 10.

I don’t know exactly where to rank him, but my gut says somewhere between 20 and 30.

I do rely on eye test and it really isn’t fair to measure an athlete from 60 years ago against 1 today. But they really are just so much better in every way.

And no, I refuse to put any of those 50s big men like Mikan in my top 50. The sport has evolved so much. I respect what those men accomplished, but there have been many great players to come along since.