Around The NBA : 21-22 Edition

Post #101 » by **Michael Jackson** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:18 pm

BullChit wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
Chicago-Bull-E wrote:Bobby Portis would be such a perfect fit on this team.

He would but there was a zero percent chance he was coming here. Right now maybe it would be more likely, but he was going to go back to a loser team that traded him and leave a team he won a chip with? No way. Now seeing that we are a good team, we will get more options though. Aldridge or Milsap might have signed here if they knew this was the way the team would play. It helps to get better. The smaller pieces start falling in place too.

Almost like AKME had a plan or something...

When you come upon a dumpster fire, first before anything, you must put out the dumpster fire. You do not invite distinguished guests over while you have a du later fire going on. After you put it out and then spruce up the house, then you can start to invite guests over.

-MJ’s school of obscure etiquette

Chicago-Bull-E · Post #102 » by **Chicago-Bull-E** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:18 pm

Michael Jackson wrote:
Chicago-Bull-E wrote:Bobby Portis would be such a perfect fit on this team.

He would but there was a zero percent chance he was coming here. Right now maybe it would be more likely, but he was going to go back to a loser team that traded him and leave a team he won a chip with? No way. Now seeing that we are a good team, we will get more options though. Aldridge or Milsap might have signed here if they knew this was the way the team would play. It helps to get better. The smaller pieces start falling in place too.

No doubt, never an option. Bobby was happy in MKE and took a massive discount to stay.

In terms of player archetype, he's perfect. A 4/5 that can shoot the 3, provide some toughness, and isn't a turnstyle on defense. Percentages are low this year, but not a concern.

Love having someone like him as a backup in case Vuc can't turn it around.

BullChit · Post #103 » by **BullChit** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:25 pm

Michael Jackson wrote:
BullChit wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:

He would but there was a zero percent chance he was coming here. Right now maybe it would be more likely, but he was going to go back to a loser team that traded him and leave a team he won a chip with? No way. Now seeing that we are a good team, we will get more options though. Aldridge or Milsap might have signed here if they knew this was the way the team would play. It helps to get better. The smaller pieces start falling in place too.

Almost like AKME had a plan or something...

When you come upon a dumpster fire, first before anything, you must put out the dumpster fire. You do not invite distinguished guests over while you have a du later fire going on. After you put it out and then spruce up the house, then you can start to invite guests over.

-MJ’s school of obscure etiquette

Ohh man "MJs school of obscure etiquette" is my favourite Obscure Ettiquette newsletter out there!

Post #104 » by **DuckIII** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:52 pm

BullChit wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
BullChit wrote:
Almost like AKME had a plan or something...

When you come upon a dumpster fire, first before anything, you must put out the dumpster fire. You do not invite distinguished guests over while you have a du later fire going on. After you put it out and then spruce up the house, then you can start to invite guests over.

-MJ’s school of obscure etiquette

Ohh man "MJs school of obscure etiquette" is my favourite Obscure Ettiquette newsletter out there!

Eh, it’s pretty good. I prefer MJ’s Obscure School of Obscure Ettiquette, but sounds like you don’t have access. Probably too obscure for you.

BullChit · Post #105 » by **BullChit** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:04 pm

DuckIII wrote:
BullChit wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
When you come upon a dumpster fire, first before anything, you must put out the dumpster fire. You do not invite distinguished guests over while you have a du later fire going on. After you put it out and then spruce up the house, then you can start to invite guests over.

-MJ’s school of obscure etiquette

Ohh man "MJs school of obscure etiquette" is my favourite Obscure Ettiquette newsletter out there!

Eh, it’s pretty good. I prefer MJ’s Obscure School of Obscure Ettiquette, but sounds like you don’t have access. Probably too obscure for you.

Feels like some sort of "Eyes Wide Shut" type of world is being exposed to me... I should probably walk away..

Jcool0 · Post #106 » by **Jcool0** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:27 am

SHOCKED

Chicago-Bull-E · Post #107 » by **Chicago-Bull-E** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:46 am

Read on Twitter

A lot of people like him as a buy low candidate. Can’t imagine any team in the league wants this problem on their squad.

Chicago-Bull-E · Post #108 » by **Chicago-Bull-E** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:53 am

Getting a little anxious that the Portland pick isn’t going to convey this year. Would have loved adding two rookies next year, especially after it looks like they got a good one in Ayo. Replenishing the talent

BloodyQ · Post #109 » by **BloodyQ** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:18 am

Never seen Otto Porter play this hard before like he's doing on the Warriors right now.

ImSlower · Post #110 » by **ImSlower** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:27 am

Man, I thought Tyler Herro would eventually become a dependable but limited rotational player. He's ballin' right now, though. Prime time game against the Lakers and he's the best guy on the court - wow.

dice · Post #111 » by **dice** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:52 am

ImSlower wrote:Man, I thought Tyler Herro would eventually become a dependable but limited rotational player. He's ballin' right now, though. Prime time game against the Lakers and he's the best guy on the court - wow.

'sophomore slump' on wikipedia is accompanied by his photo

Post #112 » by **Michael Jackson** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:00 am

Chicago-Bull-E wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
Chicago-Bull-E wrote:Bobby Portis would be such a perfect fit on this team.

He would but there was a zero percent chance he was coming here. Right now maybe it would be more likely, but he was going to go back to a loser team that traded him and leave a team he won a chip with? No way. Now seeing that we are a good team, we will get more options though. Aldridge or Milsap might have signed here if they knew this was the way the team would play. It helps to get better. The smaller pieces start falling in place too.

No doubt, never an option. Bobby was happy in MKE and took a massive discount to stay.

In terms of player archetype, he's perfect. A 4/5 that can shoot the 3, provide some toughness, and isn't a turnstyle on defense. Percentages are low this year, but not a concern.

Love having someone like him as a backup in case Vuc can't turn it around.

Me too and crazy eyes really really fits this team right now. He was on this team too early.

kodo · Post #113 » by **kodo** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:19 am

The East is such a bloodbath. Boston is 11th, Atlanta 12th, Indiana 13th.

It feels like
Tier 2: Detroit, Orlando
Tier 1: Every other EC team

Post #114 » by **Michael Jackson** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:43 am

kodo wrote:The East is such a bloodbath. Boston is 11th, Atlanta 12th, Indiana 13th.

It feels like
Tier 2: Detroit, Orlando
Tier 1: Every other EC team

How with Orlando? Explain that. They have the Bulls pick (Wagner), WCJ and Suggs. No way they are the worst team in the league.

suursahuri · Post #115 » by **suursahuri** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:37 am

Please explain to me how on earth OKC is winning games?

FriedRise · Post #116 » by **FriedRise** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:01 pm

suursahuri wrote:Please explain to me how on earth OKC is winning games?

Weak schedule. They played the Lakers twice already.

suursahuri · Post #117 » by **suursahuri** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:20 pm

FriedRise wrote:
suursahuri wrote:Please explain to me how on earth OKC is winning games?

Weak schedule. They played the Lakers twice already.

According the stats not really and the Lakers are 7-5.

But when I look at the OKC roster, I simply can't understand how they've stumbled into 4-6 record.

Andi Obst · Post #118 » by **Andi Obst** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:13 pm

suursahuri wrote:
FriedRise wrote:
suursahuri wrote:Please explain to me how on earth OKC is winning games?

Weak schedule. They played the Lakers twice already.

According the stats not really and the Lakers are 7-5.

But when I look at the OKC roster, I simply can't understand how they've stumbled into 4-6 record.

It's SGA, basically. He's a rising star who just won them the Lakers games. Other than that, they beat the Spurs (meh) and the Pelicans (worst team in the league). They'll be somewhat competitive until SGA goes down with a mysterious injury again. But still, they have a bottom 5 NetRTG right now.

It also seems like they're really well-coached. They surprised a lot of people last year until they sent SGA and Horford on vacation.

FriedRise · Post #119 » by **FriedRise** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:28 pm

suursahuri wrote:
FriedRise wrote:
suursahuri wrote:Please explain to me how on earth OKC is winning games?

Weak schedule. They played the Lakers twice already.

According the stats not really and the Lakers are 7-5.

But when I look at the OKC roster, I simply can't understand how they've stumbled into 4-6 record.

It was in jest lol (kinda.. the Lakers don't scare me). But 2 of OKC's 4 wins did come against the Lakers with SGA taking over.

They're losing games they're supposed to lose but are competitive vs bum teams (their other 2 wins were vs Spurs and Pelicans). They're a pretty solid defensive team, but their offense lives and dies by SGA.

panthermark · Post #120 » by **panthermark** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:45 pm

Chicago-Bull-E wrote:

Read on Twitter

A lot of people like him as a buy low candidate. Can’t imagine any team in the league wants this problem on their squad.

I liked him as a buy-low candidate when DJJ was stuck on the bench. Right now, I would not swap DJJ for him. That was "STOOOOPID" on his part.