2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[bksballer89]

Desmond Bane, holy shit!

He's him

 

[trojanfan12]

And the physical stuff is all there or on the way you can see it...the length, athleticism, etc. And only 20 years old.

Too bad for him that his dye is cast, and he's destined to be a bust.

 

[Wamu]

Week 2 early observations....

1. Toronto is REAL

2. The Grizz are still top 4.

3. The Suns will probably finish 1st again.

4. The Clippers can beat the Lakers.

But, only the Lakers

5. The Nets are a frazzled mess.

But, you can see they have the potential to be lethal.

6. Giannis is still top dog

7. The Jazz need to trade a bunch of dudes.

8. The Pistons, Magic and Thunder gonna be trouble in a year or two.

9. The Cavs have a shot at top 4

10. We are only 5 or 6 games in and some fanbases already appear suicdal.

11. Celtics looking good through four games despite losing their HC that got them to the Finals last season.

 

[Wamu]

The so called deepest team in the league got their ass kicked by the thunder hahahaha what a joke

This is why you don't let midgets build teams, Lawrence Frank you clown. He has done the absolute minimal with this team since kawhi arrived. Failure to get a third star, still have bums like Morris on the team. Lawrence Frank you disgrace us Jews you prick.

Kawhi is gonna hurt himself again carrying this sorry ass f'n team.

Just imagine how much better Kawhi would be if you were his personal trainer.

When the Celtics & Clippers play on 12/12 which player will you be over-pimping GOATum (Tatum) or GOAThi (Kawhi)?

 

[tabascojet]

Week 2 early observations....

1. Toronto is REAL

2. The Grizz are still top 4.

3. The Suns will probably finish 1st again.

4. The Clippers can beat the Lakers.

But, only the Lakers

5. The Nets are a frazzled mess.

But, you can see they have the potential to be lethal.

6. Giannis is still top dog

7. The Jazz need to trade a bunch of dudes.

8. The Pistons, Magic and Thunder gonna be trouble in a year or two.

9. The Cavs have a shot at top 4

10. We are only 5 or 6 games in and some fanbases already appear suicdal.

The 4-1 jazz need to trade everybody??

 

[CitySushi]

Yeah..that was a good interview.
He continues to learn, plus he'll get a lot better with more game experience as the season progresses...and he's well spoken for a young dude.
As long as he stays healthy, the team will thrive..and his confidence will soar.
Sky's the limit.

He could have easily had 6-8 more points too if the Warriors could simply throw a decent entry pass to him. There were like 3 straight possessions where they threw it over his head when he had his man sealed down low. Which is almost impossible given his catch radius. J Green straight threw it as high as the top of the backboard to him.

I like his progression. The biggest thing for him will continue to be his defense though. The Warriors need to keep him out on the court longer and he needs to show they can trust him on that end of the court. He's doing better, but still a lot of room for improvement.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

Oh stop it, James is another great about to leave and he deserves every accomplishment that is praised.

He’s Fuckin’ 40 still balling on a trash team right now.

I HOPE he goes back to Cleveland on a min contract just to play with all their talent.

Good luck with that theory. He's too damn arrogant and controlling to retire.

If he was serious about Cleveland he wouldn't have extended this year. The only way he takes a smaller deal is to play with his kids.

 

[Wamu]

Good luck with that theory. He's too damn arrogant and controlling to retire.

If he was serious about Cleveland he wouldn't have extended this year. The only way he takes a smaller deal is to play with his kids.

You act like LeBron's the only NBAer that's ever been arrogant & controlling.

Yer a funny fella.

You don't think MJ was arrogant & controlling? Pretty sure Magic got Paul Westhead fired. All great players are arrogant & controlling to an extent.

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[Wamu]

Hope the Celtics D improves.

And I knew the Lakers offense was offensive but didn't know the Clippers stink on the offensive end too. Must be a Los Angeles thing.

 

[raptorlife4]

 

[Shanemansj13]

Luka averages 36 9 and 9

 

[CitySushi]

Hope the Celtics D improves.

And I knew the Lakers offense was offensive but didn't know the Clippers stink on the offensive end too. Must be a Los Angeles thing.

Kind of shocking how both the Celtics and Warriors (both 1 and 2 respectively last year) are now both in the bottom 3rd in defense. Didn't expect that huge of a fall off for either team. Still lots of time to make it work though.

 

[thunderc]

Luka averages 36 9 and 9

Well that’s not 28/9/8 lol

 

[Robotech]

Regular season doesn't matter.

 

[thunderc]

Regular season doesn't matter.

None of those teams get out of the 1st round without home court. That’s where the regular season matters.

 

[Wamu]

Kind of shocking how both the Celtics and Warriors (both 1 and 2 respectively last year) are now both in the bottom 3rd in defense. Didn't expect that huge of a fall off for either team. Still lots of time to make it work though.

I expect both to improve defensively.

 

[Robotech]

None of those teams get out of the 1st round without home court. That’s where the regular season matters.

Home court doesn't matter. Lakers and Sixers don't need to worry about home court advantage in the playoffs.

 

[Retroram52]

Hope the Celtics D improves.

And I knew the Lakers offense was offensive but didn't know the Clippers stink on the offensive end too. Must be a Los Angeles thing.

It's in the water Wamu. Same building, same water.

 

[msgkings322]

Home court doesn't matter. Lakers and Sixers don't need to worry about home court advantage in the playoffs.

It matters for some playoff teams.