2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[Gman]

Honestly, that could be a motivator for the team.

I don’t think Taco is ever going to a successful player in the modern game. Just not a place for his skill set.

But, as an obvious fan favorite who everybody wants to see there are a lot worse ways to use that 12th active roster spot. Suit him up and let him be the human victory cigar that the home fans can cheer for.

Yeah, that's my prognostication on Tacko as well. I'd be surprised if he ever turns into a real NBA rotation guy.

I'd still like to see him get every opportunity to improve, though... he is better served getting minutes at the lower level.

 

[Black Adam]

Bam is a stud.

Remember last year when Wiggy called him a poor man’s Tristan Thompson?

Good times.

WiggityWack wrong? please...

that NEVER happens around here...

 

[dtgold88]

Depends on what one means by "carry".

Can he play all 82 games and carry the Lakers to the finals like he did the Cavs a couple of years ago? No way.

But, could a rested and healthy Lebron take over in the playoffs and carry the Lakers to the finals? Yes.

My guess is that the plan is likely for Lebron to defer to AD in the regular season and then turn his game up for the playoffs.

was thinking the latter....agree no way he can play 82 ever again AND be himself for the playoffs.

 

[dtgold88]

Kind of.

He might get an extra bucket or 2 a game, but he is a garbage man. Regardless of who his teammates are, you aren’t running offense through TT. He gets his on put backs and drop offs.

Yeah....like he did while helping the Cavs to 4 Finals and a title.

Could do the same for a team who doesn't need him to score.

 

[Wamu]

Hawks 2-0

Trae Young dropped 38 and 39. Awesome. I love this team.

I like watching T. Young play.

 

[dtgold88]

WiggityWack wrong? please...

that NEVER happens around here...

Did you see TT have his way against another alleged bigger/better player last night?

 

[dtgold88]

I like watching T. Young play.

Me, too

And not relevant to the topic but I don't care.......

How 'bout them Buckeyes!!??!!

 

[dtgold88]

Once Rondo and Kuzma come back, KCPs playing time will be going down considerably. Especially if Troy Daniels, Cook and Caruso keep playing a lot better than him

Maybe bring Nickelson on to coach him up? He worked magic with Chief.

 

[trojanfan12]

Through 2 games, I've seen nothing to suggest there will be any issues about touches/shots attempts for Harden and Russ.

29 shots for Harden tonight and 17 for Russ and still get his rebounds/assist numbers.

The biggest issue for Houston (which you have to assume will be fixed real fast) is James Harden poor shooting.

Well shit, let's just give them the O'Brien now.

 

[trojanfan12]

So the Clippers lose to the Suns...

How about we all panic now?

lol

No playoffs for the Clips. Sorry @Mecca.

 

[dtgold88]

3 players off the Heat bench with 14+ points. The other with 9 points but THEY AIN'T DEEP

You'll never get it. and that's cool.

 

[dtgold88]

Lol not deep

Great. Does this mean TT is now an offensive and defensive force because of his game last night?

Suns had 6 in double figures and another with 8 points, 8 reb and 6 assists.

Deep?

 

[trojanfan12]

Clippers give up 122 to the Warriors and 130 to the Suns. Just the modern NBA or is their defense not very good?

Modern NBA.

Jack In The Box used to have a deal where, if the Lakers won at home and held the opponent to under 100 points, everyone in attendance got a coupon for 2 free tacos.

This season they changed it to win at home and hold the opponent to under 111 points.

 

[dtgold88]

TT > Adebayo

was on par or better last night.

More points, same rebounds, less assists, more blocks.

 

[trojanfan12]

Honestly, that could be a motivator for the team.

I don’t think Taco is ever going to a successful player in the modern game. Just not a place for his skill set.

But, as an obvious fan favorite who everybody wants to see there are a lot worse ways to use that 12th active roster spot. Suit him up and let him be the human victory cigar that the home fans can cheer for.

In, I believe the 80's, the Lakers had Chuck Nevitt, who was only in the league because he was 7'5", over a couple of seasons and Lakers fans loved the guy. There were 2 ways to know when a Lakers game was over...Chick Hearn putting it in the refrigerator and the fans chanting "We want Chuck".

 

[dtgold88]

Can’t give up this big lead in the 2nd half.

TT has 15 and 7...at half 3rd Team ALL-NBA here he comes lol

If this forum is consistent and votes he should be.

 

[dtgold88]

Cavs playing like a team for the first time in a long time

8-10 now since last year when Love plays 15+

 

[bksballer89]

Well shit, let's just give them the O'Brien now.

Who said anything like that?

Point I'm making is pretty clear. A 5 year old could understand.

There was a lot of talk on here how there would be an issue over touches between the 2. That obviously won't be a problem. Both guys will get their normal attempts and Russ will stuff the stat sheet as always

 

[dtgold88]

Trae Young is ridiculous

I really have no idea who will have the better career between him and Luka

I'll say Doncic, but man is it close.

 

[dtgold88]

what is "this" so far? Are they a title contender?

Nice game last night, though, IMG.