2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[DJ]

I could see just about as many reasons to do it as not to.

On the one hand, assuming Lebron is still able to play at the level he has been...it could be a great opportunity to really speed up the learning curve of your young'uns, getting them deep playoff runs earlier. Lebron has gotten his teams to at least a finals trip at every stop.

On the other hand, whether it's his fault or not, where Lebron goes, drama follows, and those kids seem to have great chemistry. I don't think Presti would want to risk messing that up.

Also, who knows if Lebron would even be interested? He didn't like playing with young players even when he was a young player. Even though the Lakers did get younger at the trade deadline, all of those players have more experience than the Thunder.

End of the day, Presti will do what he feels is best for the team and based on what he's done so far, he'll be right.

Bron wants to play with his son though....if Bronny ends up there....Bron will.

 

[DJ]

Sorry I just know this will never happen so I’m not hearing it. Nothing strange about that. Maybe I’m wrong, we will see.

You are so sure though....that is the funny part.

 

[trojanfan12]

Have you been paying attention to the Lebron cults hate for Shai simply for saying he couldn’t relate to Lebrons game growing up?

That's because the Lebroniacs didn't understand what he was actually saying. He didn't model his game after Lebron because he knew he didn't have Lebrons toolbox.

When I was a kid and dreaming of possibly playing in the NBA, Wilt and Kareem were 2 of my favorite players. But, outside of learning Kareems skyhook, I didn't try to play like them because I knew I wasn't going to be 7 feet tall.

That is all SGA meant.

 

[DJ]

I get the Klutch part....but if he ends up in OKC Bron isn't going to want to bring in a bunch of Klutch clients....it will be his last hurrah just to play with Bronny.....

And like I said....they would be scary good....assuming Bron is playing at 80% of what he is now.

 

[trojanfan12]

Bron wants to play with his son though....if Bronny ends up there....Bron will.

lol

Lebron can't just show up and start playing for them, Presti would have the final say.

I'm not as sure as @thunderc that he won't end up there, but I'm also not as sure as you are that he will. You 2 are opposite sides of the same coin on this one.

Lebron very well could end up having to settle for playing against Bronny...which could also be fun.

 

[DJ]

lol

Lebron can't just show up and start playing for them, Presti would have the final say.

I'm not as sure as @thunderc that he won't end up there, but I'm also not as sure as you are that he will. You 2 are opposite sides of the same coin on this one.

Lebron very well could end up having to settle for playing against Bronny...which could also be fun.

I am not saying he will....

It all started with if the Thunder take Bronny....

Like you said....it probably isn't happening.

 

[DJ]

lol

Lebron can't just show up and start playing for them, Presti would have the final say.

I'm not as sure as @thunderc that he won't end up there, but I'm also not as sure as you are that he will. You 2 are opposite sides of the same coin on this one.

Lebron very well could end up having to settle for playing against Bronny...which could also be fun.

Shane admitted Presti would do it....and I agree. He might think Bron is the final piece to puzzle and take Bronny knowing Bron wants to play with him.

Could....not will

 

[DJ]

LOL at Bryant wanting to get traded to get more PT and he is getting less PT.

A lot less.

 

[raptorlife4]

 

[Wamu]

If this has been mentioned my bad. Found this article on fadeaway world last night.

Proposed blockbuster trade sends Luka Doncic to the Denver Nuggets

Nuggets would get Luka & Reggie Bullock

Mavs would get Jamal Murray, MPJ, Bruce Brown (sign & trade), Zeke Nnaji & Denver's '29 first round pick.

 

[DJ]

These Celsius energy drinks suck ass.

Nasty fucking aftertaste.

 

[DJ]

If this has been mentioned my bad. Found this article on fadeaway world last night.

Proposed blockbuster trade sends Luka Doncic to the Denver Nuggets

Nuggets would get Luka & Reggie Bullock

Mavs would get Jamal Murray, MPJ, Bruce Brown (sign & trade), Zeke Nnaji & Denver's '29 first round pick.

Clickbait article.

 

[Wamu]

Clickbait article.

That's what I figured. Really haven't seen anything else about it except that site.

 

[Wamu]

These Celsius energy drinks suck ass.

Nasty fucking aftertaste.

I have never tried one of those energy drinks. Remember my nephew a few years ago was drinking one of those. Not sure which one, but it looked like bright green nuclear waste. The color of it didn't seem right.

 

[thunderc]

You are so sure though....that is the funny part.

Yup I’m sure

 

[thunderc]

I am not saying he will....

It all started with if the Thunder take Bronny....

Like you said....it probably isn't happening.

I didn’t catch the ‘if” part. No one is taking Bronny unless they are prepared to deal with the Lebron part. It’s doubtful anyway because someone is going to want to try that deal. It won’t be the Thunder.

 

[bksballer89]

I didn’t catch the ‘if” part. No one is taking Bronny unless they are prepared to deal with the Lebron part. It’s doubtful anyway because someone is going to want to try that deal. It won’t be the Thunder.

Also as long as giddey & sga are still on the team, drafting bronny wouldn't make much sense as he isn't a need for them

 

[DJ]

I didn’t catch the ‘if” part. No one is taking Bronny unless they are prepared to deal with the Lebron part. It’s doubtful anyway because someone is going to want to try that deal. It won’t be the Thunder.

You are saying 100% he won't and it's foolish .....

I am putting it at around 15-25%...it is possible.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Bronny may very well go to college.

 

[thunderc]

You are saying 100% he won't and it's foolish .....

I am putting it at around 15-25%...it is possible.

When I know I’m right I’m not about to be washy washy. If I’m wrong I’ll be all the way wrong.

 

[Wamu]

Have you been paying attention to the Lebron cults hate for Shai simply for saying he couldn’t relate to Lebrons game growing up?

Damn really, how long has this been going on?

And when you say related to LeBron's game growing up what exactly do you mean- was there a comparison of the two in HS? I hope not. Or do you mean comparing them through their first five years in the league?