The 2024-2025 NBA Basketball Season

[thunderc]

What is a “true” superstar?

It’s not Jaylen Brown

 

[Pastafazul]

It’s not Jaylen Brown

Point taken

Now answer the question

 

[bksballer89]

What is a “true” superstar?

Not Jaylen Brown

 

[bksballer89]

Point taken

Now answer the question

Giannis
Jokic
SGA
Embiid when healthy
Luka

Case can be made for Ant and Tatum but at most there are 7 current superstars imo at least

 

[Pastafazul]

Giannis
Jokic
SGA
Embiid when healthy
Luka



Where’s Brunson burner at?

Ya gotta have him in there for his Basketball intellect, durability, craftiness, ability to take over a game, clutch scorin,

Ya can’t leave him out cause he doesnt have the swag of an Shai, but he has the same effect on the game, teammates and fans…

 

[bksballer89]

I can do what I want. Key word in my post was IN MY OPINION

 

[thunderc]

I can do what I want. Key word in my post was IN MY OPINION

Which really should not have to be said on a message board lol

 

[msgkings322]

They have so many assets that I'd also consider KD. His price is likely gonna be low so it’s not like they'd have to dump all their assets for him if they can't swing a deal for Giannis. I'd much rather go that route than trading the haul mentioned in the tweet for Brown. Like Vassell/Barnes/#14 pick for KD or something similar

KD replacing Barnes again

 

[thunderc]

I know Russ helped Denver in the regular season but damn a -92 for the series against the Thunder. Plus he set a record for a bench player with a -34 in game 7.

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[trojanfan12]

I know Russ helped Denver in the regular season but damn a -92 for the series against the Thunder. Plus he set a record for a bench player with a -34 in game 7.

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Even when he was in his prime, there was always a "Russ giveth and Russ taketh away" aspect. The difference is that, in his prime, his relentlessness would ensure that there was more giveth than taketh away.

Now that he's no longer in his prime, you get more taketh away.

The playoffs this year are a good example. He was a positive and a big part of why the won round 1, then in round 2, he was terrible and a big part of why they lost.

You can usually tell within the first couple of minutes of him being on the floor which Russ you're going to get. If it's bad Russ, ya gotta sit him and/or limit his minutes more. Problem is, it seems like most coaches won't do that.

 

[thunderc]

Even when he was in his prime, there was always a "Russ giveth and Russ taketh away" aspect. The difference is that, in his prime, his relentlessness would ensure that there was more giveth than taketh away.

Now that he's no longer in his prime, you get more taketh away.

The playoffs this year are a good example. He was a positive and a big part of why the won round 1, then in round 2, he was terrible and a big part of why they lost.

You can usually tell within the first couple of minutes of him being on the floor which Russ you're going to get. If it's bad Russ, ya gotta sit him and/or limit his minutes more. Problem is, it seems like most coaches won't do that.

I guess after the game the first question he was asked was if he is picking up his player option. He asked the guy what he was wearing tomorrow. The guy said he didn’t know. Russ said “exactly” and walked off lol.

 

[trojanfan12]

I guess after the game the first question he was asked was if he is picking up his player option. He asked the guy what he was wearing tomorrow. The guy said he didn’t know. Russ said “exactly” and walked off lol.

lol

Russ has always been a bit salty.

 

[shopson67]

Aaron Gordon just played through a grade 2 hammy that is a month long injury but these guys can’t play through a minor injury in a must win game

I think there's a word for that? Soft, lol.

 

[shopson67]

That's one of few deals could see both teams getting behind......unless SA loves someone they can get at 2 in this draft. Then it's a no for them.

I don't know why the Spurs would want that contract. I would rather pick at #2 (or hunt for a trade for a younger guard that hasn't reached that salary level yet).

 

[bksballer89]

I think there's a word for that? Soft, lol.

They are going to attack you like the animals they are

 

[shopson67]

They need somebody else that can score along with Wemby. Need a Robin to Wemby's Batman. That would be the appeal of landing JB.

Be a good deal for both teams actually.

I can see adding a player. I wouldn't target a $50M+ per player.

 

[shopson67]

Even when he was in his prime, there was always a "Russ giveth and Russ taketh away" aspect. The difference is that, in his prime, his relentlessness would ensure that there was more giveth than taketh away.

Now that he's no longer in his prime, you get more taketh away.

The playoffs this year are a good example. He was a positive and a big part of why the won round 1, then in round 2, he was terrible and a big part of why they lost.

You can usually tell within the first couple of minutes of him being on the floor which Russ you're going to get. If it's bad Russ, ya gotta sit him and/or limit his minutes more. Problem is, it seems like most coaches won't do that.

There's a reason he was available for Denver (and nobody else seemed very interested). The lows can be far worse than the benefits.

 

[shopson67]

They are going to attack you like the animals they are

 

[Stakesarehigh]

They are going to attack you like the animals they are

Just don't tell him he faked the injury

 

[shopson67]

Just don't tell him he faked the injury

It's fine if they feel they can't play through the injury, but they have to know that opens them up for criticism. Especially when you have teammates playing through their injuries.