Around the NBA, Season 2016-2017

Post #281 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Thu Feb 9, 2017 7:58 pm

That's just terrible. Truly, truly awful. :noway:

Daddy 801 · Post #282 » by **Daddy 801** » Thu Feb 9, 2017 7:58 pm

stitches wrote:They confirmed it's another ACL tear for Jabari. Damn... That sucks.

That sucks so bad. I want the Bucks to do well. That team in two years if fully healthy COULD dominate. After watching a few Bucks games I am grateful we have Quin and not JKidd.

AingesBurner · Post #283 » by **AingesBurner** » Thu Feb 9, 2017 8:32 pm

stitches wrote:They confirmed it's another ACL tear for Jabari. Damn... That sucks.

I feel bad for the dude, he was looking like a stud, hopefully this doesn't completely hamper is athleticism.

Daddy 801 · Post #284 » by **Daddy 801** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:23 pm

Related to all the drama in NY.

If I was Brooklyn I would give Oakley free lifetime season passes. Maybe even consider hanging his jersey in the rafters as a NY "legend jersey"?Maybe hire Oakley as a consultant or recruiter? Maybe hire him to help with community service and promotions? Use him for advertising on the type of culture Brooklyn wants to emulate. They have everything to gain by taking a gamble and almost nothing to lose.

It would be an amazing move to make Knicks look more like idiots and help free agents come to Brooklyn over NY. Not that free agents need more reason to avoid NY.

ForeverRDjazz · Post #285 » by **ForeverRDjazz** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:01 am

Oakley has a screw lose. He might not be liked in NY but plz don't let that turn you into a ass..

Crunch 99 · Post #286 » by **Crunch 99** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 5:24 pm

Speaking of the Knicks, Denver's 21 year old Jokic dropped 40 points on the Knicks last night in a 131-123 victory.

stitches · Post #287 » by **stitches** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:49 pm

Jokic is a beast and one of the most enjoyable players to watch. You cannot teach that vision and passing. I'm calling it right now - he will be a better player than Marc Gasol ever was when it's all said and done.

Post #288 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:55 pm

Jokic is one of my favorite players to watch. I don't think he'll ever be close to Gasol on the defensive side though.

stitches · Post #289 » by **stitches** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:58 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:Jokic is one of my favorite players to watch. I don't think he'll ever be close to Gasol on the defensive side though.

True. He doesn't have to be. He's already better than Gasol ever was offensively and I think he can be average to slightly above average defender.

KqWIN · Post #290 » by **KqWIN** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:05 pm

Jokic will probably be better than Pau.

stitches · Post #291 » by **stitches** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:43 pm

AingesBurner · Post #292 » by **AingesBurner** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:45 pm

stitches wrote:

WTF?

Feels like a straight swap would be fair, don't understand this one.

stitches · Post #293 » by **stitches** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:47 pm

GobertReport wrote:
stitches wrote:

WTF?

Feels like a straight swap would be fair, don't understand this one.

I guess that's what happens when a player says openly he wants to leave. We are another example of that with Kanter. Value drops significantly.

AingesBurner · Post #294 » by **AingesBurner** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:02 pm

stitches wrote:
GobertReport wrote:
stitches wrote:

WTF?

Feels like a straight swap would be fair, don't understand this one.

I guess that's what happens when a player says openly he wants to leave. We are another example of that with Kanter. Value drops significantly.

Oh, I didn't know Nurk requested a trade but now it makes sense.

Daddy 801 · Post #295 » by **Daddy 801** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:20 pm

I've always been impressed with Plumlees game. He always seem to destroy Utah with his passing and ability to stretch. You add those skills with Jokics ability to pass and I think Denver could be building quite a unique lineup with two good passing bigs.

Daddy 801 · Post #296 » by **Daddy 801** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:55 pm

Lockes podcast was interesting today. After looking at all the variables that could be leading to playing like crap the past few games the result is Lyles, X, Burks, and Hill are shooting the 3 ball horrendous. There were other factors9Hayward does not pay well with Alec), but that's the big takeaway. I hope DL does what Houston did in the offseason and gets guys who can shoot lights out from 3.

Crowder shoots 41.4% this year...just saying.

I personally found it interesting because I though Gobert had been playing worse and the data does not show that. But I still think his body language has been poorer than usual.

Daddy 801 · Post #297 » by **Daddy 801** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:29 am

Damnnnn the Unicorn is tall. He towers over Cousins, Jokic, and AD.

Daddy 801 · Post #298 » by **Daddy 801** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:16 pm

double post

Daddy 801 · Post #299 » by **Daddy 801** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:33 pm

If the Pels do make a little run and get in the playoffs I think that first round is going to be fun to watch. It will be interesting to watch Dray try to contain either of those guys. Then if GS has to play us and Favs is healthy that would be exhausting for GS.

stitches · Post #300 » by **stitches** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:49 pm

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