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Twinkie defense · Post #1901 » by **Twinkie defense** » Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:26 am

Scoots1994 wrote:
DevinVassell wrote:
The less a ref blows his whistle, the better but this is great, great news.

Foul-baiting is why I can't bring myself to watch soccer and bball was definitely trending toward the dark side.

If you watch NFL games with soccer fans they are amazed at what players jump up from unhurt.

Lol! I'm actually a huge soccer fan, and find the flopping to be more of a regional (Latin American) phenomenon.

HiRez · Post #1902 » by **HiRez** » Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:44 pm

Less than a week to go before the first preseason game!

DonaldSanders · Post #1903 » by **DonaldSanders** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 7:05 pm

Scoots1994 wrote:
DevinVassell wrote:
Twinkie defense wrote:NBA stars beware: League plans to crack down on foul-hunting

"These maneuvers have long irked fans, coaches, players and commentators. During a 2019 playoff series against James Harden and the Houston Rockets, Steve Kerr lamented the increased 'deception' in the modern game. 'I don’t remember people falling down on three-point shots all the time when I played,' the Golden State Warriors Coach said... "

"Years of public shaming proved unsuccessful, so the NBA’s Competition Committee finally voted this summer to enact a crackdown on what the league has dubbed 'non-basketball moves.' Under the new guidelines, the NBA has outlawed 'abrupt, overt and abnormal' movement by a shooter that creates 'significant' contact with a defender in an attempt to draw a foul. Rather than earning three free throws, violators will now be assessed an offensive foul in these situations."

(Via Ben Golliver, Washington Post)

The less a ref blows his whistle, the better but this is great, great news.

Foul-baiting is why I can't bring myself to watch soccer and bball was definitely trending toward the dark side.

If you watch NFL games with soccer fans they are amazed at what players jump up from unhurt.

That's if you can stand watching NFL games still.

I eventually stopped watching after all the endless coddling to QB's/passing game and the endless penalties for breathing on offensive players. I'm all for protecting the players but you could have more competitive pass routes in a flag football game if the players could actually touch each other.

Post #1904 » by **floppymoose** » Tue Oct 5, 2021 9:38 pm

I just saw someone call Kyrie "World B Flat". :rofl:

wco81 · Post #1905 » by **wco81** » Wed Oct 6, 2021 11:29 pm

Nets are such drama.

Kyrie may not get vaccinated any time soon and is threatening to retire if traded.

When KD and Kyrie went there, they didn't need anyone else but then the Nets traded for Harden. Now Harden is talking like he won't sign an extension there?

Nets owner is rich so he can give Harden a super Max and then super Max KD when he's up for an extension.

They better win it all in the next couple of seasons or they're going to look like the biggest underachievers.

Scoots1994 · Post #1906 » by **Scoots1994** » Thu Oct 7, 2021 5:20 pm

wco81 wrote:Nets are such drama.

Kyrie may not get vaccinated any time soon and is threatening to retire if traded.

When KD and Kyrie went there, they didn't need anyone else but then the Nets traded for Harden. Now Harden is talking like he won't sign an extension there?

Nets owner is rich so he can give Harden a super Max and then super Max KD when he's up for an extension.

They better win it all in the next couple of seasons or they're going to look like the biggest underachievers.

Last year when people were saying to just shut down the NBA and give the trophy to the Nets I was saying that they are not a team yet. They are still not a team. They have to figure out how the roster is going to play together, and they have to stay healthy, and they STILL have to win 16 games in the playoffs and that is NEVER certain.

cdubbz · Post #1907 » by **cdubbz** » Sat Oct 9, 2021 1:57 am

The Chicago Bulls look real fun this season. Lonzo Ball, Zach Lavine, Demar Derozan

marthafokker · Post #1908 » by **marthafokker** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 4:20 am

LA AARP looks like LeQueen and Brow need to play 40+ minutes most nights to have a chance to win.

I really want to see DC getting an extra lottery pick.

Impuniti · Post #1909 » by **Impuniti** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:39 am

Lakers are something else right now. All I can hope for is that their form continues

Crazy-Canuck · Post #1910 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:19 am

Lakers will start playing seriously for the last 2 preseason games.

Scoots1994 · Post #1911 » by **Scoots1994** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:28 pm

Are the Lakers the most selfish team in NBA history?

Post #1912 » by **FNQ** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:58 pm

Joel Ayayi has been released by the Lakers.

I am not gonna shut up about this. Youve all been warned. Keep in mind that we are currently two-waying Chris Chiozza in any responses.

The-Power · Post #1913 » by **The-Power** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:22 pm

FNQ wrote:Joel Ayayi has been released by the Lakers.

I am not gonna shut up about this. Youve all been warned. Keep in mind that we are currently two-waying Chris Chiozza in any responses.

I'd also rather have Ayayi. Then again, there are a lot of players I'd rather have over Chiozza.

azwfan · Post #1914 » by **azwfan** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:28 am

FNQ wrote:Joel Ayayi has been released by the Lakers.

I am not gonna shut up about this. Youve all been warned. Keep in mind that we are currently two-waying Chris Chiozza in any responses.

I wanted Ayayi on draft day. Didnt see much from him in SL. I'm indifferent at this point.

ChuckDurn · Post #1915 » by **ChuckDurn** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:46 am

azwfan wrote:
FNQ wrote:Joel Ayayi has been released by the Lakers.

I am not gonna shut up about this. Youve all been warned. Keep in mind that we are currently two-waying Chris Chiozza in any responses.

I wanted Ayayi on draft day. Didnt see much from him in SL. I'm indifferent at this point.

Similar for me. But I watched a pretty good chunk of the Lakers’ Summer League (in-person in Sacramento, on TV in Vegas) and the pre-season, and Ayayi basically did nothing in any of it. Not going to write him off completely, but he had chances and did absolutely nothing to suggest that he needed to be kept.

Post #1916 » by **FNQ** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:03 am

ChuckDurn wrote:
azwfan wrote:
FNQ wrote:Joel Ayayi has been released by the Lakers.

I am not gonna shut up about this. Youve all been warned. Keep in mind that we are currently two-waying Chris Chiozza in any responses.

I wanted Ayayi on draft day. Didnt see much from him in SL. I'm indifferent at this point.

Similar for me. But I watched a pretty good chunk of the Lakers’ Summer League (in-person in Sacramento, on TV in Vegas) and the pre-season, and Ayayi basically did nothing in any of it. Not going to write him off completely, but he had chances and did absolutely nothing to suggest that he needed to be kept.

He's not anyone who's going to take anyone's role.. his upside is like being a guard version of PJ Tucker. A jack of all trades who plays smart. Only can hit wide open 3s though and doesnt create for himself at all

watch1958 · Post #1917 » by **watch1958** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:13 am

Maybe they can sign Ayayi to Santa Cruz & dangle the open 2way as incentive. He’s another guy I’d like to see next to Poole. Play some defense, hit some open shots, bring the ball up some when Poole is being blitzed.

The-Power · Post #1918 » by **The-Power** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 1:53 pm

What about Tyrell Terry on a 2-way? Trying to develop him.

xdrta+ · Post #1919 » by **xdrta+** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:55 am

FNQ wrote:Joel Ayayi has been released by the Lakers.

I am not gonna shut up about this. Youve all been warned. Keep in mind that we are currently two-waying Chris Chiozza in any responses.

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The411 · Post #1920 » by **The411** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:01 pm

Sadly OT but someone fell yesterday at Chase Center from section 221 and died