2021-2022 NBA Season

[WiggyRuss]

Damn.....the Heat lost to the Pisstons.

ehh...no Butler, Bam or Herro.....

not that the pistons are good. And they are missing Grant who is their best player

 

[msgkings322]

I changed my stance after the BS I'm seeing in sports the last 2-3 weeks. If the only reason they got vaccinated was for their job then everything the last few weeks shows getting vaccinated was a waste of their time.

That's idiotic but you do you

 

[DJ Fieri]

ehh...no Butler, Bam or Herro.....

not that the pistons are good. And they are missing Grant who is their best player

Lowry and Robinson could have stepped up.

 

[DJ Fieri]

That's idiotic but you do you

He does that frequently.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I know that but it not like this is happening that often. Most of the times players are out at least 10 days.

I can count on one hand the # of players who came back quickr than the 10 days.

hopefully they adjust like the NFL just did

the NFL just instituted the rule where you can come back even if you are positive, as long as you are asymptomatic, and have a viral load level underneath a certain point where transmission is highly unlikely.

it takes time for these bureaucracies to make adjustments but i think the NBA will just like the NFL did.

 

[DJ Fieri]

hopefully they adjust like the NFL just did

the NFL just instituted the rule where you can come back even if you are positive, as long as you are asymptomatic, and have a viral load level underneath a certain point where transmission is highly unlikely.

it takes time for these bureaucracies to make adjustments but i think the NBA will just like the NFL did.

Good luck on Monday.

We both need a win in the worst way.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Lowry and Robinson could have stepped up.

true- and honestly, they were arguably just as talented, if not more so than the Pistons, but the margin for error is a lot slimmer if you are playing a bad team and 3 of your best guys are out.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Good luck on Monday.

We both need a win in the worst way.

ehhh....the Browns are prob. screwed...but we shall see who comes back tomorrow. They still have about 40% of their roster on the Covid list.

if Baker or Keenum come back maybe the Browns have a shot.

Raiders d-line is legit and Browns o-line is mostly backups- in some cases 3rd or 4th stringers

if they have that kind of line in front of a 3rd string QB who hasnt taken a snap this year its gonna be rough.

plus practically their whole defensive backfield beside Ward is on the list or hurt. No Newsome, Hill, Harrison, Johnson, etc.....

the o-line, qb, and defensive backfield positions are gutted.

 

[bksballer89]

That's idiotic but you do you

Will do

 

[bksballer89]

I'm getting tested as frequently as the unvaccinated and also need to stay out the same amount of time as them unless I magically test negative 2x in a 48 hour window or something.. It is silly to think players are not second guessing their decision to get vaccinated IF they only got vaccinated to keep their job.

 

[bksballer89]

true- and honestly, they were arguably just as talented, if not more so than the Pistons, but the margin for error is a lot slimmer if you are playing a bad team and 3 of your best guys are out.

It is a marathon of a season. Losing will happen.

There is no need for an overreaction after every L especially when your team been playing well this season.

 

[msgkings322]

I'm getting tested as frequently as the unvaccinated and also need to stay out the same amount of time as them unless I magically test negative 2x in a 48 hour window or something.. It is silly to think players are not second guessing their decision to get vaccinated IF they only got vaccinated to keep their job.

That's the point....they should get vaccinated for more than just to keep their job. Because it's stupid not to get vaccinated.

 

[thunderc]

I'm getting tested as frequently as the unvaccinated and also need to stay out the same amount of time as them unless I magically test negative 2x in a 48 hour window or something.. It is silly to think players are not second guessing their decision to get vaccinated IF they only got vaccinated to keep their job.

I seriously doubt many if any are second guessing, it was the smart decision for their families. Literally could have saved the life of a relative, or some unknown person not in as good of shape as they are.

 

[bksballer89]

That's the point....they should get vaccinated for more than just to keep their job. Because it's stupid not to get vaccinated.

I'm with you there but there are ppl in the NBA and across the country who only got vaccinated to keep their job. No other reason and those are the people I'm talking about right now.

 

[WiggyRuss]

It is a marathon of a season. Losing will happen.

There is no need for an overreaction after every L especially when your team been playing well this season.

especially in December.

the East is so bunched up though.

I dont know if you agree but i think the Bulls, Bucks and Nets are the best in the East

after that the Hawks, Heat, Sixers, Hornets, Raptors, Celtics, Cavs, Wizards are all fairly close. Some of those 8 teams are better than others of course - especially if healthy- but not to a crazy degree.

A couple games could mean a playoff spot or not. I see 8 teams in the East (not taking into account CHI, MIL or BRK) that are capable of the 6th seed. Maybe take out the Raptors I suppose.

 

[msgkings322]

I'm with you there but there are ppl in the NBA and across the country who only got vaccinated to keep their job. No other reason and those are the people I'm talking about right now.

Um, ok? Back to the initial point...it's not 'poor Wiggins' because the vaccine he was forced to take will help him deal with Covid. It's 'lucky Wiggins' because he's vaxxed.

 

[bksballer89]

I dont know if you agree but i think the Bulls, Bucks and Nets are the best in the East

I do not. The Heat when healthy is better than the Bulls. I'll give you the Nets and Bucks but Miami is better than Chicago if both are 100%

 

[thunderc]

I do not. The Heat when healthy is better than the Bulls. I'll give you the Nets and Bucks but Miami is better than Chicago if both are 100%

I expect we are going to get a chance to see that one come playoff time.

 

[bksballer89]

after that the Hawks, Heat, Sixers, Hornets, Raptors, Celtics, Cavs, Wizards are all fairly close. Some of those 8 teams are better than others of course - especially if healthy- but not to a crazy degree.

If the Heat don't have anymore crazy injuries to the top players, I expect them to be a top 3 seed. They are basically done with road games vs the West by the 2nd week of January then play 12 of 15 in March at home. Miami is in amazing shape considering the schedule and injuries they had to deal with..

 

[bksballer89]

If the Heat don't have anymore crazy injuries to the top players, I expect them to be a top 3 seed. They are basically done with road games vs the West by the 2nd week of January then play 12 of 15 in March at home. Miami is in amazing shape considering the schedule and injuries they had to deal with..

Also a stretch in late January where they play 8 of 9 at home.