NBA 2018 Preseason Thread

[flyerhawk]

Eh.

Not sure I agree.

Reddick does not create shots for himself. He needs to run off pin downs or have a dynamic player like Simmons or Embiid create for him. He is best utilized alongside #1 option types, not anchoring the second unit.

Fultz is precisely the type of player capable of running the offense through when Simmons and Embiid are off the floor. I realize Philly can stagger minutes, but I also think a shooter alongside Simmons makes a lot more sense than another creator.

And I do think Fultz will be significantly better than Reddick this year. It isn't about whether he should get minutes, just when they can be best utilized.

All fair points. I would argue that Fultz will be the anchor of the 2nd unit though. He's starting but he will likely be the first to come off and then come back in when Simmons takes a seat.

Along with keeping Redick's minutes manageable, I think they want to have another creator on the floor with Simmons and that Saric, Covingonton and Embiid will be enough of a perimeter threat. Having Fultz and Simmons on the floor at the same time poses some matchup problems especially if Fultz can hit an effective mid-range.

 

[bksballer89]

Heat's Hassan Whiteside for 3? Spoelstra: We'll see

 

[Bolts]

 

[bksballer89]

Malik Monk with the early shaqtin a fool play of the year.

Tried to check into the game without his jersey

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Shanemansj13]

This could be a young, scrappy Cavs team. They will go through their struggles and rough patches but they can definitely push the tempo

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

The cavs are leading the celtics after 18 minutes of preseason basketball.

LETS GIVE THE CAVS THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP NOW!!!!

 

[Shanemansj13]

The cavs are leading the celtics after 18 minutes of preseason basketball.

LETS GIVE THE CAVS THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP NOW!!!!

No need, they already have one

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

No need, they already have one

Enjoy it. It'll probably be your only one.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Lakers up by double digits at halftime in their 2nd preseason game. That can mean only one thing:

LA LAKERS 2018/19 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!!

The first team to go undefeated all season and in the playoffs. And also all of their starting 5 are going to be co-MVPs and average a trip-dub each!!!

The Warriors are going to be so embarrassed they move to Seattle and become the new Sonics

BANK IT!!!

 

[wildturkey]

This could be a young, scrappy Cavs team. They will go through their struggles and rough patches but they can definitely push the tempo

Clearly Lebron was holding them back

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

 

[Black Adam]

lol yeah, clearly gonna take us a minute or 2 to gel as a team...

 

[WiggyRuss]

This could be a young, scrappy Cavs team. They will go through their struggles and rough patches but they can definitely push the tempo

I liked the way Sexton's jumper looked. It is one area of the game he will need to continuously improve on, but his form is better than i expected.

I think that guys like Sexton/Cedi/Nance Jr. should be interesting guys to watch going forward.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Fox is gonna be really good once he has some time. He has all the tools, has a great mentality. I really like him going forward.

 

[shopson67]

lol yeah, clearly gonna take us a minute or 2 to gel as a team...

...and some of these guys getting minutes in the second half won't even be in the league in two weeks.

 

[Ickey Shuffle]

Lance Stephenson is the 2nd superstar on the Lakers. Don't question me.

 

[Ickey Shuffle]

DeAndre Ayton is the real deal. Glad Phoenix didn't whiff on the pick.

 

[Mecca]

DeAndre Ayton is the real deal. Glad Phoenix didn't whiff on the pick.

He looked good I expect him to have a great year.

But, Luka....