Around the NBA: 2018 NBA Playoffs

[Polynice4Pippen]

Milwaukee could definitely win these next 4 straight games. But they probably aren't disciplined enough to outwork and outexecute Boston 4 times.

[Dez]

Thon is swatting everything.

[RastaBull]

You obviously have Oladipo who is an athletic freak on offense, super savvy driving, and incredible at rim. But he does not need to score at all to have an incredible impact offensively (and not even mentioning his high octane defense).

Oladipo, Turner, Sabonis, is there youth ... and Turner and Sabonis are great centers that have enough versatility to play together.

Bojan is this out-of-nowhere surprise. He makes the right play every time on offense... and watching him body up Lebron has been the most impressive thing all playoffs imo.

But for real the most underrated thing is the Spurs-esqu assortment of veteran pieces ... all of which are pitching in and giving great depth across the board. Collison, Joseph, Stephenson ... they play great defense, move the ball the ball great and play stand up d. Thad Young is one of my car most underrated players in the league, and now he's finally on a quality team where he doesn't have to be a main option. (And if anyone goes down they can bring in trustworthy third stringers like Booker or Robinson III for spot minutes)

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[GimmeDat]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

[Polynice4Pippen]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

The kid shows signs. I wished the Bulls would somehow buy low and stick him next to Lauri.

[AshyLarrysDiaper]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

The kid shows signs. I wished the Bulls would somehow buy low and stick him next to Lauri.

“Kid”

[GimmeDat]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

The kid shows signs. I wished the Bulls would somehow buy low and stick him next to Lauri.

Through the season Bucks fans were saying they'd give him to you for free.

That's the thing about young (*and yes I know people will bring up the age question mark) guys, they always suck until they don't.

[johnnyvann840]

Milwaukee could definitely win these next 4 straight games. But they probably aren't disciplined enough to outwork and outexecute Boston 4 times.

I just don't see that happening against a Brad Stevens coached team. And like you say, Bucks are too young and undisciplined to pull that off. It would still surprise me if it even goes 7 games and shock me if Milwaukee somehow wins the series.

[Repeat 3-peat]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

he's old enough.

[Dez]

I'd love to have Middleton at the 3 for us.

[Polynice4Pippen]

Milwaukee could definitely win these next 4 straight games. But they probably aren't disciplined enough to outwork and outexecute Boston 4 times.

I just don't see that happening against a Brad Stevens coached team. And like you say, Bucks are too young and undisciplined to pull that off. It would still surprise me if it even goes 7 games and shock me if Milwaukee somehow wins the series.

I'd be a little surprised, but the talent disparity is pretty glaring. Milwaukee just has a superior roster at the moment due to health.

[Payt10]

Milwaukee could definitely win these next 4 straight games. But they probably aren't disciplined enough to outwork and outexecute Boston 4 times.

I just don't see that happening against a Brad Stevens coached team. And like you say, Bucks are too young and undisciplined to pull that off. It would still surprise me if it even goes 7 games and shock me if Milwaukee somehow wins the series.

The Bucks SHOULD beat this Celtics team, but I kind of think coaching and HCA will be the prevailing factor in this series. I expect it to go the full 7, and for the Celtics to win.

[johnnyvann840]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

he's old enough.

huh?

Isn't he like 20.... I thought he was the youngest player in his draft a couple of years ago

[GimmeDat]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

he's old enough.

huh?

Isn't he like 20.... I thought he was the youngest player in his draft a couple of years ago

Some people question whether that's his real age because of some uncertainties regarding his birth certificate when he migrated to Australia, from memory. My feeling is that's he's more or less as young as expected, maybe a year or two older, but definitely not 23-25 like some think.

[johnnyvann840]

Looked it up. Thon Maker turned 21 in Feb.... he is a kid.

[Dresden]

Milwaukee could definitely win these next 4 straight games. But they probably aren't disciplined enough to outwork and outexecute Boston 4 times.

I just don't see that happening against a Brad Stevens coached team. And like you say, Bucks are too young and undisciplined to pull that off. It would still surprise me if it even goes 7 games and shock me if Milwaukee somehow wins the series.

I'd be a little surprised, but the talent disparity is pretty glaring. Milwaukee just has a superior roster at the moment due to health.

Really? When BOS has Horford, Tatum and Jaylen Brown? How is MIL that much better? Who is so good aside from Gianni and Middleton?

[johnnyvann840]

he's old enough.

huh?

Isn't he like 20.... I thought he was the youngest player in his draft a couple of years ago

Some people question whether that's his real age because of some uncertainties regarding his birth certificate when he migrated to Australia, from memory. My feeling is that's he's more or less as young as expected, maybe a year or two older, but definitely not 23-25 like some think.

Thanks. I did not know that.

[johnnyvann840]

yeah, even if they lied about his age then, you would think it would be by a year, maybe two at the most.

[fleet]

not everyone is capable of becoming a star in their early 20's. Might be a few years before Kat and Wiggins get to that point, if ever.

Younger teams just don't win.

Spoiler:

Unless they have Ben Simmons.

[johnnyvann840]

Thon Maker is the Celtics daddy.

he's old enough.

That's funny now that I know the story. lol