2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[shopson67]

Not surprised.

This is the difference between guys like LeBron and Durant, Kyrie.

We can be boys. But, winning comes first.

Nets willing to stunt Allen's growth in a lost Season just to make their 2 petulant stars, WHO AREN'T EVEN PLAYING, happy.

Welp.....

Good luck to Jackson or whomever lands that job.

Truth. Jordan makes no sense for that team IMO; Allen needs the minutes. Some major changes will need to be made with that roster. First, Dinwiddie was leading the team with strong play, and now LeVert. Who survives through to next season, and of those that do, who wants out for a starting position elsewhere? Dinwiddie, LeVert, Harris, etc? Will Prince be the 4?

 

[shopson67]

I totally agree.

Both have great stats.

But, recency bias will be a factor.

LeBron is coming on like a freight train right now.

If folks are actually leaning ZIon for ROY after 10 games, LeBron over Giannis won't really be a surprise for me.

Giannis has the interior sidekick.

But, outside of the top 2 guys, the Bucks have the better roster.....imo

Most of the Lakers guys are either WASHED or very green. But, because of him, they keep winning.

I would vote for Giannis.

But, LeBron is worthy as well.

Washed guys putting up 20+ vs the Clips though.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yeah, he was really not a factor. Several shots blocked even.

Yeah, they locked him down.

I get the fact that Doc wanted to give him a longer leash.

Guy earned it over the last few years.

But, Doc should have gone with Shamet, Jackson a bit more.

Oh well....

 

[The Oldtimer]

I totally agree.

Both have great stats.

But, recency bias will be a factor.

LeBron is coming on like a freight train right now.

If folks are actually leaning ZIon for ROY after 10 games, LeBron over Giannis won't really be a surprise for me.

Giannis has the interior sidekick.

But, outside of the top 2 guys, the Bucks have the better roster.....imo

Most of the Lakers guys are either WASHED or very green. But, because of him, they keep winning.

I would vote for Giannis.

But, LeBron is worthy as well.

It's amazing how well LeBron is playing. I wonder how long he can keep this up, at the age of 35?

 

[dtgold88]

It's amazing how well LeBron is playing. I wonder how long he can keep this up, at the age of 35?

Probably still as good as he was at age 33, so who knows at this point?

Has to slow down at some point though.....doesn't he?

 

[msgkings322]

What's funny is you're the one the flew off the handle yesterday & continued it today. Odd you wanna ignore that. Wonder why that is? And now you're trying to turn things around acting like I'm the one with the issue. It's really bizarre to think I'm upset for no other reason than I responded to you in the first place. Have a good day.

Flew off the handle? Uh, ok Boomer

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Washed guys putting up 20+ vs the Clips though.

For one game...lmfao

Dude trippled his Season output.

If I'm not mistaken, wasn't that like the 2nd or 3rd time this year he's even reached the 20 point mark?

I would be absolutely shocked if Dudz,Bradley or Rondo was on your roster next year.

Washed.

#ClipoerKiller

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Probably still as good as he was at age 33, so who knows at this point?

Has to slow down at some point though.....doesn't he?

Shit, you would think.

Dude is a force of nature.

 

[shopson67]

Yeah, they locked him down.

I get the fact that Doc wanted to give him a longer leash.

Guy earned it over the last few years.

But, Doc should have gone with Shamet, Jackson a bit more.

Oh well....

It's one regular season game. A reassuring one for Lakers' fans, but just one game. One hell of a weekend, but more to come. Nets tomorrow night, but then the Rockets come to Staples and home/home vs the Jazz. Hope they don't overlook the Nets.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Truth. Jordan makes no sense for that team IMO; Allen needs the minutes. Some major changes will need to be made with that roster. First, Dinwiddie was leading the team with strong play, and now LeVert. Who survives through to next season, and of those that do, who wants out for a starting position elsewhere? Dinwiddie, LeVert, Harris, etc? Will Prince be the 4?

I like Harris as a specialist sniper.

But, I could see a couple of those guys getting moved.

If they were smart, they'd throw the kitchen sink at a guy like Beal.

@CitySushi and I have been on team Levert since he was drafted.

I actually thought he was one of the pieces you were getting back in the D Lo trade.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

It's one regular season game. A reassuring one for Lakers' fans, but just one game. One hell of a weekend, but more to come. Nets tomorrow night, but then the Rockets come to Staples and home/home vs the Jazz. Hope they don't overlook the Nets.

Like, I hate y'all.

But, this whole year has been impressive.

This last week has been SENSATIONAL.

 

[shopson67]

For one game...lmfao

Dude trippled his Season output.

If I'm not mistaken, wasn't that like the 2nd or 3rd time this year he's even reached the 20 point mark?

I would be absolutely shocked if Dudz,Bradley or Rondo was on your roster next year.

Washed.

#ClipoerKiller

All depends on who they can get to replace them. Bradley and Rondo have player options for next year.

Rondo needs to go. Whatever he brings with court vision and passing is killed by his defense and shooting. I'd almost rather see Cook get minutes over Rondo (if those minutes don't go to Caruso).

Dudley's a cheerleader who won't embarrass you if he has to play a few minutes, largely unnecessary though. He might be the one to go if another shooter is added.

 

[shopson67]

Like, I hate y'all.

But, this whole year has been impressive.

This last week has been SENSATIONAL.

Too bad it had to start with that loss to the Grizz. Lakers seemed disinterested in that one.

 

[The Oldtimer]

Probably still as good as he was at age 33, so who knows at this point?

Has to slow down at some point though.....doesn't he?

Yeah he has to slow down sooner or later, you can't defy nature forever.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Probably still as good as he was at age 33, so who knows at this point?

Has to slow down at some point though.....doesn't he?

I remember CL and others saying this a couple years ago lol. He is in amazing shape, works hard and amazing genetics. 37-38 he can probably keep it up until then at least then slowly transition to more of a post player

 

[dtgold88]

I remember CL and others saying this a couple years ago lol. He is in amazing shape, works hard and amazing genetics. 37-38 he can probably keep it up until then at least then slowly transition to more of a post player

Dream was always to draft Bronny and over-the-hill Lebron asks to come back. Dan tells him, "thanks but no thanks."

starting to think maybe Dan could consider Lebron 3.0 if he'd like.

 

[GNG]

Not convinced yet, but he seems to be gaining momentum. Especially with the Lakers beating the Bucks and Clips and Giannis getting hurt. I hope LeBron does get it.

Giannis injury could prove to be serious. If he loses an extended period of time then LeBron could take the MVP.

 

[GNG]

Hell, the Suns should've taken Luka.

The Suns are a dangerous team.

 

[trojanfan12]

Marcus is only shooting 26% from 3 with the Clips. It's a bad game, but he hasn't been trending well thus far with the Clips. Pressure to win, as well as unfamiliarity with the system and teammates are all certainly factors. Pretty easy to not worry about those shots while playing for the Knicks.

All true, but I think he'll start performing better as he gets used to the system and teammates. But even if he doesn't, he's still a good enough player that last night should be seen as an anomaly.

Having said that, I'd love for it to become a trend. Lol

 

[trojanfan12]

Not convinced yet, but he seems to be gaining momentum. Especially with the Lakers beating the Bucks and Clips and Giannis getting hurt. I hope LeBron does get it.

Same. I think it's still likely to go to Giannis. But Lebron is making a case for himself.

Those wins against the Bucks and Clips and Lebron going head to head against Giannis and Kawhi several times and getting the better of them helps his case. So does him doing this at 35.

Unless Giannis is out more than a few games, I think that Lebron having AD as his #2 while Giannis has Middleton will be the tiebreaker.