The 2024-2025 NBA Basketball Season

[shopson67]

It took Ausar Thompson almost 9 month to be cleared to play again with his blood clot issues.

Koloko lost a season to blood clot issues too.

 

[shopson67]

You do realize that in the majority of cases where players miss games due to rest…

It is the team making the decision. Not the player.

If Bird were playing today, his organization would 100% use rest days to help him extend his career.

And there is a decent chance that between the 3 point usage and load management he would have been even better today.

His lack of over the top athleticism wouldn't be an issue either in a league where Jokic and Luka are all-NBA players and MVP candidates. I think he would be almost the midpoint between Luka and Jokic.

 

[shopson67]

He's not appealing.

Not your type, lol?

 

[tlance]

His lack of over the top athleticism wouldn't be an issue either in a league where Jokic and Luka are all-NBA players and MVP candidates. I think he would be almost the midpoint between Luka and Jokic.

My thinking too

Had he played in the 90s and early 2000s I think he would have had a much tougher time.

 

[shopson67]

Nope, could have possibly been Chet’s year if not for the injury.

...or AD's. This latest injury will keep him from 65 games played.

 

[tlance]

...or AD's. This latest injury will keep him from 65 games played.

Just anyone but Rudy please.

Give it to a wing player since all the bigs aren’t eligible.

 

[shopson67]

If my aunt had balls she would be my uncle

Would likely limit the cousin count too.

 

[shopson67]

Just anyone but Rudy please.

Give it to a wing player since all the bigs aren’t eligible.

Amen? Camara?

 

[Wamu]

He's not appealing.

Smart move.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Not your type, lol?

LOL

I was actually against the Knicks releasing him 5 yrs ago.

 

[dtgold88]

Just anyone but Rudy please.

Give it to a wing player since all the bigs aren’t eligible.

Guess Mobley could have a shot, but be nice to see a wing get his due.....but if it gets Mobley closer to supermax I hope he does not win. Don't think DPOY helps in that regard, though.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Kuminga getting close to a return…

Warriors Make New Jonathan Kuminga Injury Announcement

The Golden State Warriors have announced a Jonathan Kuminga injury update

www.si.com

 

[tlance]

Amen? Camara?

Amen was the first name that came to mind for me

Camara is a no just because the team is bad.

 

[tlance]

Guess Mobley could have a shot, but be nice to see a wing get his due.....but if it gets Mobley closer to supermax I hope he does not win. Don't think DPOY helps in that regard, though.

I think it does.

Could be wrong though

 

[DJ Fieri]

Kuminga getting close to a return…

Warriors Make New Jonathan Kuminga Injury Announcement

The Golden State Warriors have announced a Jonathan Kuminga injury update

www.si.com

Really would help their playoff push

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

AD at least 2 weeks away....

AD progressing, but out at least 2 more weeks

Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks with the groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut, while the Mavericks said Thursday their star forward is making good progress in his recovery.

www.espn.com

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Really would help their playoff push

It would indeed.

 

[dtgold88]

I think it does.

Could be wrong though

Thought might just be all NBA teams but not sure.

 

[Pastafazul]

You do realize that in the majority of cases where players miss games due to rest…

It is the team making the decision. Not the player.

If Bird were playing today, his organization would 100% use rest days to help him extend his career.

And there is a decent chance that between the 3 point usage and load management he would have been even better today.

But he is not

Completely different philosophy today

Today the player is rested by the team because the player isn’t a player anymore.

They are an investment

 

[dtgold88]

But he is not

Completely different philosophy today

Today the player is rested by the team because the player isn’t a player anymore.

They are an investment

correct....and why Bird's team if they knew then what we know now would have rested Bird more.

And kind of wish they did as maybe we get a few extra years out of who was one of my favorite all time players.