2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[Shanemansj13]

Allen was a steal.

Full stop.

Dunno what you are referring to with Harden.

As for the Heat, I'm still not giving you credit for that Riley is losing his fastball nonsense.

I just think somethings just broke wrong.

They owe trash ass Robinson over 70 mil and he's shooting 30%.

Not from 3.

From the field....lol

Olidipo is as big a thief as Kawhi.

Both of those were clear mistakes.

No complaints on Bam.

I love Herro.

But, they just gave him 130 mil and he's played 55, 54 and 66 games...... Has he ever had a major injury?

Has he ever had a surgery?

When he's on the court he's fire and worth every penny.

But, he doesn't play hurt...not even in the playoffs.

He's already missed 8 games this year.

Jimmy?

Nothing bad to say about him.

He misses time.

But, the guy gives his all.

They owe Lowry 58 mil and he's in a slight decline.

Not CP3 level.

But, getting there.

...and as much as I like the Martin kid, he's 6'5.

They need a legit pf....the guy they gave away for Lowry is playing pretty well as a reserve.


Toronto Raptor fans should be happy as hell.

They got a chip out of Kawhi and Lowry and then avoided paying them at the start of their decline.

Plus, their team is better than both the Clippers and Heat.

Riley, Frank took reasonable and understandable risks.

But, Masai outwitted them both.

I won't even get started on OKC.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Thank you.

There is hope.

Hope for any team but the Lakers

 

[Shanemansj13]

The Heat and Celtics are similar in a lot of ways...

... a notable one being their reliance on the 3 pt shot in order to excel.

As the Celtics have begun to shoot the ball better, their team has taken off.

Can the Heat get their 3 pt touch back? That's the question, IMO.

The C’s have A TON of shooters though and they have more frontcourt depth. Grant Williams would be a perfect fit in Miami

 

[Gman]

The C’s have A TON of shooters though and they have more frontcourt depth. Grant Williams would be a perfect fit in Miami

Well... if the Heat had Herro in the line-up and Robinson wasn't shitting the bed... it'd make a huge difference for them...

Those guys smoking 3's opens up their whole offense.

 

[Wamu]

Hope for any team but the Lakers

 

[dtgold88]

Yeah Brissett other than a few late game TO’s has been solid. Whether anyone believes so or not changes need to be made to the defense-coaching and personnel.

For sure (about the D)

Knowing what Stefanski has gotten out of his QBs as HC/playcaller and OC/playcaller I'm very confident in his ability there. Guy got a top 10 season out of a healthy Baker and now Brissett. In Minnesota he got a really good season out of Keenum. Enough for Denver to way overpay for him. I wonder if someone does the same with Brissett in the offseason?

 

[dtgold88]

Cavs got another game at Milwaukee tonight....I hope they show up and play well.

Garland and Mitchell are TOUGH offensively....geez....those guys have figured it out offensively.

They need to work on the defense and finishing. They have lost a couple games they should have won this season by not finishing- mainly Clippers and GSW.

seem like they've cleaned it up late game on the homestand. we'll see on the road. tougher Bucks team this time as they will have Holiday.

 

[dtgold88]

Allen was a steal.

Full stop.

Dunno what you are referring to with Harden.

As for the Heat, I'm still not giving you credit for that Riley is losing his fastball nonsense.

I just think somethings just broke wrong.

They owe trash ass Robinson over 70 mil and he's shooting 30%.

Not from 3.

From the field....lol

Olidipo is as big a thief as Kawhi.

Both of those were clear mistakes.

No complaints on Bam.

I love Herro.

But, they just gave him 130 mil and he's played 55, 54 and 66 games...... Has he ever had a major injury?

Has he ever had a surgery?

When he's on the court he's fire and worth every penny.

But, he doesn't play hurt...not even in the playoffs.

He's already missed 8 games this year.

Jimmy?

Nothing bad to say about him.

He misses time.

But, the guy gives his all.

They owe Lowry 58 mil and he's in a slight decline.

Not CP3 level.

But, getting there.

...and as much as I like the Martin kid, he's 6'5.

They need a legit pf....the guy they gave away for Lowry is playing pretty well as a reserve.


Toronto Raptor fans should be happy as hell.

They got a chip out of Kawhi and Lowry and then avoided paying them at the start of their decline.

Plus, their team is better than both the Clippers and Heat.

Riley, Frank took reasonable and understandable risks.

But, Masai outwitted them both.

I won't even get started on OKC.

Guess could say some things broke wrong to hurt Riley but could also say broke right to help him (never mind the earlier move of 3 buddies wanting to play in south beach).....like Philly not finding a way and/or wanting to keep Butler.

 

[dtgold88]

I’m so fucking BORED.

I can’t sleep on planes if my kid is with me.

Been a while since being on a plane. Last flight we took kids still pretty young. Annoying the entire time then fell asleep on approach after landing. Unreal.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The Heat and Celtics are similar in a lot of ways...

... a notable one being their reliance on the 3 pt shot in order to excel.

As the Celtics have begun to shoot the ball better, their team has taken off.

Can the Heat get their 3 pt touch back? That's the question, IMO.

Agree.

They are like you in a lot of ways.

Wellll……….

If they had size.

If they had depth.

If they could shoot.

If they were the best team in the NBA.

Otherwise, spot on…lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Guess could say some things broke wrong to hurt Riley but could also say broke right to help him (never mind the earlier move of 3 buddies wanting to play in south beach).....like Philly not finding a way and/or wanting to keep Butler.

In Philly’s defense, don’t they always say you should side with the younger player?

But, if that is the case, how to explain the Horford signing?

I think, like Miami and Toronto, Philly will rebound when healthy

But, they get the side eye for Simmons, Horford, Harris over Jimmy and the Simmons, Fultz #1 overall picks.

That’s Monday morning quarterbacking though with Ben.

He was likely going #1 no matter who had the pick.

Plus, can’t slam them for the misses and not applaud them for Maxey.

Kid is a star.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Been a while since being on a plane. Last flight we took kids still pretty young. Annoying the entire time then fell asleep on approach after landing. Unreal.

My Daughter is 18 and had no such aversions to sleep.

My paranoia doesn’t allow it when they are with me.

It was a long flight from Rhode Island.

Lmao @ them sleeping when it’s time to get off.

 

[Wamu]

Agree.

They are like you in a lot of ways.

If they had size.

If they had depth.

If they could shoot.

If they were the best team in the NBA.

Otherwise, spot on…lol

Yeah but the Heat have Pat Riley so they're fucked. If you ignore that he's 5th all time in wins, is 2nd all time in playoff wins and has guided 3 different teams to the Finals Riley really hasn't done a damn thing his entire career. Even a player he was scrub!

 

[Gman]

Agree.

They are like you in a lot of ways.

Wellll……….

If they had size.

If they had depth.

If they could shoot.

If they were the best team in the NBA.

Otherwise, spot on…lol

They're similar in terms of size... and a defense-first mentality to winning (before the C's started lighting up the NBA this season).

The C's obviously have a better offense right now, but both teams rely on making the 3 for their offense to work.

It wasn't that long ago that the Celtics were considered a streaky/poor outside shooting team overall.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

They're similar in terms of size... and a defense-first mentality to winning (before the C's started lighting up the NBA this season).

The C's obviously have a better offense right now, but both teams rely on making the 3 for their offense to work.

It wasn't that long ago that the Celtics were considered a streaky/poor outside shooting team overall.

Oh, I agree.

Which is why it’s not working in Miami.

Herro will be fine.

Gotta be mental for Robinson.

How else to explain your 3 ball % dropping 15% since 2020?

Did he lose a arm or does he have the yips?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yeah but the Heat have Pat Riley so they're fucked. If you ignore that he's 5th all time in wins, is 2nd all time in playoff wins and has guided 3 different teams to the Finals Riley really hasn't done a damn thing his entire career. Even a player he was scrub!

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Inb4...Clippers are better without Kawhi

This Kawhi?

Hell yeah.

Bro, he makes your worst shooter look like Steph Curry in comparison.

13 %.

10 ppg and 13% from 3.

Yeah, sit his broken ass back down….lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Why does the Hornets jersey have Clit on the front?

 

[thunderc]

Why does the Hornets jersey have Clit on the front?

Ummmmm

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Ummmmm