2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[bksballer89]

I’ll take wagers on this if anyone really believes it. He’s pushing the limit now.

7 years is pushing it. His 38th bday is coming up so 4-5 wouldn't shock me

 

[thunderc]

7 years is pushing it. His 38th bday is coming up so 4-5 wouldn't shock me

I’ll say 2 more years with any meaningful minutes

 

[DJ]

I’ll take wagers on this if anyone really believes it. He’s pushing the limit now.

He isnt the player he once was but he is still a top 8-10 player.

May not play till he is 45 but he could play till he is like 42 as a facilitator and not a main guy.

 

[bksballer89]

I’ll say 2 more years with any meaningful minutes

We will see

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Them and the Nets

Add the hawks too

 

[Shanemansj13]

I’ll take wagers on this if anyone really believes it. He’s pushing the limit now.

If he manages his games from day to day. Plays between 50 and 60 games, I wouldn't bet against it. It doesn't mean he won't decline and have a far lesser role in 2-3 years.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I’ll say 2 more years with any meaningful minutes

I mean he just said "play" from the quote. That could mean just being on a roster and having a limited role from ages 43-45. I could definitely see 3-4 more years. He turns 38 in a couple weeks. 45 is pushing but like I said, 43-45 he is basically the 5th or 6th best player on a team for example.

 

[The Q]

Bron can easily play til 45 Imo. He takes care of his body.

Will he still be an elite player at 45? Probably not

But he’s still be an nba player Imo

 

[Wamu]

If he manages his games from day to day. *Plays between 50 and 60 games, I wouldn't bet against it. It doesn't mean he won't decline and have a far lesser role in 2-3 years.

I can see LeBron playing until he's 45 if he cuts down the minutes he plays, averaging 35.9 this season.

* = There's no question if he plays to his mid 40's he's gonna have to play fewer games. Hell he's already a senior citizen in NBA years with all the games & mileage. He needs his Lakers teammates not named AD to step up and play better. He simply can't be counted on to put the team on his back for long stretches anymore. He's getting too old for that.

 

[shopson67]

Trash execution and coaching from Thybulle and Rivers on recognizing the Reaves screen catch and shoot

And while we’re on the topic…somebody told Reaves I’ve been shitting on him and he spit in my eye tonight haha.

Been doing that all year, just putting that little bit extra on it for you lol.

 

[shopson67]

I can see LeBron playing until he's 45 if he cuts down the minutes he plays, averaging 35.9 this season.

* = There's no question if he plays to his mid 40's he's gonna have to play fewer games. Hell he's already a senior citizen in NBA years with all the games & mileage. He needs his Lakers teammates not named AD to step up and play better. He simply can't be counted on to put the team on his back for long stretches anymore. He's getting too old for that.

He'll need to lean up too, he can't continue to carry as much bulk as previous.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I’ll say 2 more years with any meaningful minutes

Yep 2 more years he’ll be 40.
That ought to just about do it.
I think he will step away then.
Pretty sure he doesn’t want to risk becoming a mockery or an embarrassment, which would tarnish his legacy.

 

[Wamu]

He'll need to lean up too, he can't continue to carry as much bulk as previous.

If he switches to a grapefruit & kale diet he'll shed some pounds. Damn is that disgusting. Sorry for the suggestion.

 

[shopson67]

Dirty fuck

Always has been. Little man disease perhaps?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Isn’t LeBron an avid bowler and really good at it ?
Maybe he’ll join the PBA in a few years?

 

[shopson67]

He's been balling

Must've been leaked he's getting traded soon?

 

[shopson67]

Who on their team is unlikeable? Steven Adams and Ja are cool. I don't have a problem with any of their guys.

Ja gets way too full of himself at times. I love his game, but don't like his attitude.

 

[shopson67]

I’ll take wagers on this if anyone really believes it. He’s pushing the limit now.

Pushing the limit? 26.2/8.6/6.3 on 47/32/71 shooting vs a career average of 27.1/7.5/7.3 on 50/34/73 shooting? Any falloff is negligible...

 

[shopson67]

If he switches to a grapefruit & kale diet he'll shed some pounds. Damn is that disgusting. Sorry for the suggestion.

I can deal with the grapefruit (by heaping sugar on top, lol). You can keep the kale lol.

 

[shopson67]

Isn’t LeBron an avid bowler and really good at it ?
Maybe he’ll join the PBA in a few years?

Chris Paul is the avid bowler, but after watching his tournaments he isn't impressive, should stick to speed walking.

Now Mookie Betts.....another story.