Around the NBA Thread 2016-17

Krkrich · Post #1861 » by **Krkrich** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:07 am

I just saw that my boy Phil Pressey got a spot on the warriors roster. Good for him.

BigTrade92 · Post #1862 » by **BigTrade92** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:19 am

Krkrich wrote:I just saw that my boy Phil Pressey got a spot on the warriors roster. Good for him.

No he did not. Pressey was waived last Thursday.

jmr07019 · Post #1863 » by **jmr07019** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:07 pm

really good stuff from Ainge here

On putting a premium on players with an edge: “I had one brother [Ainge had two older brothers] who was a Marcus Smart-type of competitor, a very, very highly competitive. I don’t think we ever finished a game. That’s where I first learned the value of intensity, of having an edge. Every coach every fan wants players to play with maximum effort. It’s a talent, and it’s a hard thing to acquire.

“I think it’s easier to become a better shooter than it is to learn to become an intense player. Delonte West and Tony Allen, they were two of my favorite players I’ve ever drafted. And that’s what stands out about a lot of the people that I draft. But not all of them. Maybe my favorite guy I ever coached was Jason Kidd. And Jason played with an amazing edge. Larry had that edge to him too. All those guys I’ve mentioned, their teammates wanted to play with them.

“People value it different. Maybe I overvalue it. I like it when I see it in player, but I also like great shooting and great length, and size, and rebounding. We were the fourth-ranked team in the NBA in defense last year with a 5-foot-8 starting point guard and no rim protectors. That tells you a little bit that the strength of the team was our perimeter defenders. That little edge is good, but not only that, it’s contagious. They see that from a well-established player, and they realize that’s the level you have to play at to really be successful.”

On working with coach Brad Stevens: “I told Brad right away, ‘I don’t want to surround you with a whole bunch of veteran NBA coaches. I want you to be you. Let’s figure this out together.’ And he’s done that.

“There’s much more of a competitive fire that burns inside him than people see on the outside. I love his temperament; I love how he communicates with his team. I was more demonstrative for sure, especially in my younger years. Brad keeps it inside, and that’s good.

“But I get to see the fire. When it’s just him and me in a room after a game, I get to see what the rest of the world doesn’t. And the sense of humor. He’s just a real guy. It’s so fun for me to be around someone so young who’s so smart, so competent, and so secure in who he is. And so humble in understanding that he doesn’t have it figured out.”

http://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2016/10/23/outtakes-and-insights-from-a-conversation-with-celtics-boss-danny-ainge

article also has quotes on what Danny learned from Red and the nets trade

Kolkmania · Post #1864 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:58 pm

Nice article.

If you look at Michael [Jordan], Larry, Magic [Johnson], Tim Duncan, and then you look at Steph Curry and LeBron [James], they’ve been these players that are the hardest-working, coachable players. It’s not just talent. You can’t have your best players be knuckleheads. You need your best players to be unified, understanding the needs of the team type of guys.

DeMarcus Cousins anyone? :lol:

Post #1865 » by **165bows** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:54 pm

Nice to have Bill Simmons writing on the NBA again.

https://theringer.com/lebron-is-still-painting-his-masterpiece-bdad85037eb0#.anfgv791r

Really nice piece, the game is really great right now. I'd say an under-rated way to know is all of the reporters on twitter being absolutely gleeful that the season is starting again. Such a contrast to say a Dan Shaughnessy who seems so bored and over-it-all while he is covering sports. NBA media in many areas is actually its biggest fans.

Post #1866 » by **Slartibartfast** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:21 pm

165bows wrote:Nice to have Bill Simmons writing on the NBA again.

https://theringer.com/lebron-is-still-painting-his-masterpiece-bdad85037eb0#.anfgv791r

Really nice piece, the game is really great right now. I'd say an under-rated way to know is all of the reporters on twitter being absolutely gleeful that the season is starting again. Such a contrast to say a Dan Shaughnessy who seems so bored and over-it-all while he is covering sports. NBA media in many areas is actually its biggest fans.

Reports being gleeful on Twitter is usually a sign to run away. I guess the NBA might be an outlier.

OFWGKTA · Post #1867 » by **OFWGKTA** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:36 pm

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1486180

Fidel Sarcasmo · Post #1868 » by **Fidel Sarcasmo** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:58 pm

OFWGKTA wrote:viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1486180

Twitter is a festering social wound

LarryBirdsFingr · Post #1869 » by **LarryBirdsFingr** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 5:49 pm

wow thats amazing content right there, the emoji's really added some emphasis

Post #1870 » by **165bows** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:17 pm

Slartibartfast wrote:
165bows wrote:Nice to have Bill Simmons writing on the NBA again.

https://theringer.com/lebron-is-still-painting-his-masterpiece-bdad85037eb0#.anfgv791r

Really nice piece, the game is really great right now. I'd say an under-rated way to know is all of the reporters on twitter being absolutely gleeful that the season is starting again. Such a contrast to say a Dan Shaughnessy who seems so bored and over-it-all while he is covering sports. NBA media in many areas is actually its biggest fans.

Reports being gleeful on Twitter is usually a sign to run away. I guess the NBA might be an outlier.

Yeah I tend to agree now that you mention it but that the guys that make some of the least money involved are having their workload skyrocket and are happy about it is a strong sign for the league. I mean it's like the opposite of 'school's out for summer' and people are celebrating going to work so I'll just appreciate the enthusiasm.

Marvel · Post #1871 » by **Marvel** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:30 pm

“In my eight years here, the times Red celebrated me after a game were usually when I started a fight with the other team. It was those types of thing that he appreciated. Heart, intensity, things that go beyond the normal, things that not every player would do or would be willing to do, but who would do whatever it took to win a game.”

Like kicking other players in the nuts.

truth18 · Post #1872 » by **truth18** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:43 pm

http://www.nicekicks.com/exclusive-kristaps-porzingis-joins-adidas-heres-crazy-explosive-pes/

Yo, Kristaps' Adidas are LIT. I might have to cop a pair of designer basketball shoes for the first time in years.

London2Boston · Post #1873 » by **London2Boston** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:53 pm

truth18 wrote:http://www.nicekicks.com/exclusive-kristaps-porzingis-joins-adidas-heres-crazy-explosive-pes/

Yo, Kristaps' Adidas are LIT. I might have to cop a pair of designer basketball shoes for the first time in years.

I don't usually buy Baskeball shoes, but I bought some Kyrie 2s not long ago...beyond clean.

Anyway
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Preseason is over!!! NBA ball is back. Let's go.

Post #1874 » by **Parliament10** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:07 pm

London2Boston wrote:
truth18 wrote:http://www.nicekicks.com/exclusive-kristaps-porzingis-joins-adidas-heres-crazy-explosive-pes/

Yo, Kristaps' Adidas are LIT. I might have to cop a pair of designer basketball shoes for the first time in years.

I don't usually buy Baskeball shoes, but I bought some Kyrie 2s not long ago...beyond clean.

Anyway
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Preseason is over!!! NBA ball is back. Let's go.

Anyone watching the Ring Ceremony, for the Cavaliers?

Post #1875 » by **Darth Celtic** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:16 pm

yes. I swear lebron's chin got wider. Either fat or more roids?

London2Boston · Post #1876 » by **London2Boston** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:23 pm

Excited to watch the New York super team.

truth18 · Post #1877 » by **truth18** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:33 pm

London2Boston wrote:Excited to watch the New York super team.

Over/under on when Noah breaks his foot and Rose shatters into pieces?

Fidel Sarcasmo · Post #1878 » by **Fidel Sarcasmo** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:36 pm

Darth Celtic wrote:yes. I swear lebron's chin got wider. Either fat or more roids?

Steel toe chin

truth18 · Post #1879 » by **truth18** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:37 pm

First game of the season and we have the wrong/opposite jerseys. Awesome.

London2Boston · Post #1880 » by **London2Boston** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:43 pm

truth18 wrote:First game of the season and we have the wrong/opposite jerseys. Awesome.

Tbf. Cavs had the greatest two games in their history wearing all Black. I can see why they wanted to rock it for their Opener.