The NBA rookies Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Of course it’s hard to compare them. My only point is that I won’t concede that Tatum is better than Saric, whatever that term “better” means.

Fuck it, put up a poll.

 

[LogicMan]

BTW FlyerHawk still waiting for our manager to get fired. Cant get excited over a Europa win

 

[knowyourenemy]

So, I'm guessing I might as well get used to Sixers vs. Lakers vs. Celtics who's better debates.

Testament to the amount of young talent on all 3 of those rosters.

Imagine if the Lakers ever land a star player, they could be pretty good.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Well they've been going on for a while now.

I think the Suns could sneak into this conversation if they can hit in the draft this year.

Maybe if they get Ayton or Doncic.

Still not sold on Chriss, Bender and Len is a bust considering where he was picked.

But, Booker and Jackson look terrific.

However, Philly is the only team that I mentioned that has a bona fide franchise player.

Kyrie can be that for the Celtics and I think Ingram could be one for the Lakers.

But, ya'll have 2.

Puts you in rarefied air.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I felt that way about Simmons this year. I have to admit I was so impressed with Tatums composure and shooting but after watching Simmons play live well, that kid is a man body vs tatum. Give tatum 3 years to catch up. He looks to me like a KD in the making but with better D

Durant is playing some great D now.

But, Damn...it took him awhile.

 

[flyerhawk]

Maybe if they get Ayton or Doncic.

Still not sold on Chriss, Bender and Len is a bust considering where he was picked.

But, Booker and Jackson look terrific.

However, Philly is the only team that I mentioned that has a bona fide franchise player.

Kyrie can be that for the Celtics and I think Ingram could be one for the Lakers.

But, ya'll have 2.

Puts you in rarefied air.

Yeah, if Embiid can stay healthy, a bit IF, the Sixers should be a dominant force for a bunch of years.

Which is going to push more teams to tank. I honestly think they are going to have to change the lottery odds again because the Sixers are a case study in why you tank. I don't think the top 3 teams will wind up being protected as much as they are now in 5 years.

 

[Black Adam]

Imagine if the Lakers ever land a star player, they could be pretty good.

lol, they're already headed in that direction imo...

have no fear...

 

[tlance]

Yeah, if Embiid can stay healthy, a bit IF, the Sixers should be a dominant force for a bunch of years.

Which is going to push more teams to tank. I honestly think they are going to have to change the lottery odds again because the Sixers are a case study in why you tank. I don't think the top 3 teams will wind up being protected as much as they are now in 5 years.

It isn't just tanking though.

The 6ers brilliance was in their persistence. Most teams add a couple good players and try to build around them, whether or not they are franchise caliber guys. THe 6ers were unlucky in the lottery, yet they stayed there until they got the franchise players they needed to build around.

Other teams should follow their model. Most don't have the patience.

 

[Black Adam]

It isn't just tanking though.

The 6ers brilliance was in their persistence. Most teams add a couple good players and try to build around them, whether or not they are franchise caliber guys. THe 6ers were unlucky in the lottery, yet they stayed there until they got the franchise players they needed to build around.

Other teams should follow their model. Most don't have the patience.

i will say that's a HELLUVA long time to have patience...

I do see where you're comin' from, though...

 

[LogicMan]

the system sucks the lottery system will get some changes next year but it needs much much more done

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Imagine if the Lakers ever land a star player, they could be pretty good.

...or develop one.

 

[Sparhawk]

i will say that's a HELLUVA long time to have patience...

I do see where you're comin' from, though...

What’s the record for LAL and PHI over the last 4 years???

 

[Black Adam]

What’s the record for LAL and PHI over the last 4 years???

when was the last time Philly was in the playoffs...?

damn, you think EVERY comment is a fucking' Diss...

It's getting old...

 

[bksballer89]

when was the last time Philly was in the playoffs...?

2018

 

[Black Adam]

if I was TRULY talking shut about Philly, you'd know it..

 

[Black Adam]

2018

err, before now, funny man...

 

[Sparhawk]

when was the last time Philly was in the playoffs...?

damn, you think EVERY comment is a fucking' Diss...

It's getting old...

What else could 'HELLUVA long time to have patience' mean?

You're implying that the Process took way too long.
This is your opinion. You are welcome to it.

I was simply pointing out that the Lakers and Sixers have been awful for the past three seasons.
That's fact. And the Sixers were awful by design.

Not sure why you're struggling with someone presenting an opposing view backed up by facts.
This isn't PE1 you're dealing with...

 

[knowyourenemy]

What else could 'HELLUVA long time to have patience' mean?

You're implying that the Process took way too long.
This is your opinion. You are welcome to it.

I was simply pointing out that the Lakers and Sixers have been awful for the past three seasons.
That's fact. And the Sixers were awful by design.

Not sure why you're struggling with someone presenting an opposing view backed up by facts.
This isn't PE1 you're dealing with...

I actually thought he was complimenting the fan base for understanding the process. Not everyone would have embraced it. And we know some of our own weren’t happy with it.

 

[Black Adam]

What else could 'HELLUVA long time to have patience' mean?

You're implying that the Process took way too long.
This is your opinion. You are welcome to it.

I was simply pointing out that the Lakers and Sixers have been awful for the past three seasons.
That's fact. And the Sixers were awful by design.

Not sure why you're struggling with someone presenting an opposing view backed up by facts.
This isn't PE1 you're dealing with.

it's the TRUTH, isn't it...?

not my fault some folks are a tad oversensitive about it...

and btw, i'm not "struggling" with anything...

but thanks for your input...

 

[Black Adam]

I actually thought he was complimenting the fan base for understanding the process. Not everyone would have embraced it. And we know some of our own weren’t happy with it.

I actually kinda was...

I know that side of it being a Chiefs fan. trust me when i say patience...especially that kind...Is a virtue...