The 2023-2024 NBA Season

[shopson67]

LOL you say you want anger and grudges and pettiness and then shit on the guy who delivers it. Guess who also pushed the boundaries of the rules and acted the fool sometimes? Rodman, Laimbeer, McHale, and all the rest of the 1980s/90s tough guys. Gimme a break.

Pick a lane.

No, I shit on the guy that grabs balls and takes cheap shots. Hard play and illegal play are two different things.

I hated Laimbeer, btw (and all Celtics, but not necessarily for that reason lol).

 

[shopson67]

That happened yesterday.

You just heard about it?

Yesterday after I went home (I usually only post while at work lol). Didn't see a post here about it....?

 

[Retroram52]

They've had a G-leaguer win two years in a row. Adding some specialists could at least make it interesting. Next come the trampolines lol.

Bring back slam ball!!

 

[msgkings322]

No, I shit on the guy that grabs balls and takes cheap shots. Hard play and illegal play are two different things.

I hated Laimbeer, btw (and all Celtics, but not necessarily for that reason lol).

That's what you want though, guys hating each other, fans hating villains. You just said you want that edge back in the league. Who even tries to bring that anymore? Draymond, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen maybe? Do you want that stuff or not?

 

[shopson67]

That's what you want though, guys hating each other, fans hating villains. You just said you want that edge back in the league. Who even tries to bring that anymore? Draymond, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen maybe? Do you want that stuff or not?

You're pushing things to the comic extreme. I want defensive effort and teams to feel salty about losing, not embracing the opponent. Too much to ask I guess...

 

[msgkings322]

You're pushing things to the comic extreme. I want defensive effort and teams to feel salty about losing, not embracing the opponent. Too much to ask I guess...

More like once you get it you don't actually want it. Draymond, Brooks don't give defensive effort? Nobody gets salty or petty today?

 

[shopson67]

More like once you get it you don't actually want it. Draymond, Brooks don't give defensive effort? Nobody gets salty or petty today?

Sure, because defending requires punches and nut-shots and dirty play.

 

[msgkings322]

Sure, because defending requires punches and nut-shots and dirty play.

Sure, because the league never had dirty, edgy players back in the time you say was better.

 

[The Q]

Bring back slam ball!!

It did come back

But yes slamball is amazing

 

[shopson67]

Sure, because the league never had dirty, edgy players back in the time you say was better.

Where did I bring up the 80s being better? Not that I disagree, but I don't recall that being part of this discussion.

Intensity and goonish behavior are not one and the same.

 

[Retroram52]

It did come back

But yes slamball is amazing

That is what the ALL-STAR game should be or at least one of them. Replace the dunk contest with SLAM Ball and then have the regular game and the shooting skills competition.

 

[dtgold88]

The last 30 games will be a test but the ultimate test, how does their new offense translate to the playoffs with shortened rotations? Can Garland get back in the groove? He hasn’t been the same since his injury

Guy was finally starting to find his shooting groove those last 2 games......hope he can continue after the layoff as he will be needed IMO.

Thinking we all know most coaches like to limit rotations to 8 in the playoffs. Assuming our starting 5, Levert, Okoro and Niang make up 8 and will play. Still leaves TT, Wade, Merrill and CPJ. If we want a big frontcourt guy to ever play center TT the only option so assume he gets some minutes. Wade is in most of our top lineup combos so barring an injury/collapse like last season have to think he plays. Merrill sure seems like a guy who should at least get some time to see if he can help.

CPJ likely odd man out...all this barring injury but if healthy, JB has some tough decisions to make.

 

[dtgold88]

I miss the old nba break. Get them back on Tuesday

If memory serves that was something Lebron lobbied for, correct (to extend it)? Though I'm sure others were on board.

 

[bksballer89]

If memory serves that was something Lebron lobbied for, correct (to extend it)? Though I'm sure others were on board.

Yep I get it. Makes sense for the players who made AS weekend as it gives them a few days off

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I miss the old nba break. Get them back on Tuesday

I agree. If the players aren't going to take the ASG seriously, why do they need a full week off?

Fri-Tue should be more than enough.

 

[bksballer89]

I agree. If the players aren't going to take the ASG seriously, why do they need a full week off?

Fri-Tue should be more than enough.

Nah they need their personal time. They are doing things all weekend

 

[bksballer89]

 

[dtgold88]

Yep I get it. Makes sense for the players who made AS weekend as it gives them a few days off

Oh, sure, I get why the players would prefer it...maybe come up with something in the middle. End the 1st half Wednesday (no Thursday games) and resume Wednesday?

 

[bksballer89]

Oh, sure, I get why the players would prefer it...maybe come up with something in the middle. End the 1st half Wednesday (no Thursday games) and resume Wednesday?

lol same difference. I was just being selfish

 

[dtgold88]

lol same difference. I was just being selfish

Exactly...pretty much the same and would get us some bball tonight. Get it done.