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[Sedale Threatt]

Jimmy Butler's milking that Wolves practice for all it's worth, isn't he... He may never win a championship, but at least he'll have that one practice with the Wolves... Which is nice.

Kobe said he would have just called it Monday practice. Lol

Except we all know he never took one shot to make a point in practice in his life. He saved those stunts for real games.

[tugs]

Pacers slowly establishing dominance in the East. People overlooking this bunch.

[Danny Darko]

Pacers slowly establishing dominance in the East. People overlooking this bunch.

I think the Raptors are much more balanced, but the Pacers are the best defensive team in the East. Could be a serious grinder playoff series.

[tugs]

Pacers slowly establishing dominance in the East. People overlooking this bunch.

I think the Raptors are much more balanced, but the Pacers are the best defensive team in the East. Could be a serious grinder playoff series.

Definitely agree. As of this moment Raps are destroying the defending champs. Dubs can't expect historical performances from their stars, like scoring 50+, just to be able to stand toe to toe with the Raps.

Raps and Pacers both with deep benches. I think once Tyreke gets going in the 2nd unit, they'll get the slight edge over the Raptors.

[Michael Lucky]

People aren't seriously thinking that the Raptors are going to beat the Warriors in a 7 game final?

[AcecardZ]

Nobody is beating a healthy Warriors squad this year. Perhaaaaaps if the stars PERFECTLY align and the Lakers add the ideal free agent this offseason AND Lonzo AND Ingram both improve a little then maybe the Lakers will be in position to make some noise.

This becomes more true if any of the stars leave GS but I don’t see that happening as i’m Sure they’re all making significant side dollars from Silicon Valley mega businesses.

FWIW i’m curious to know how good this team would be with Randle available. I would have hated having long term $$$ tied up in him at the expense of an All-Star caliber free agent but damn would he fit nicely into this team right now.

Anyway, 17-10 and gradually getting better and better...

[SlimShady83]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

[Michael Lucky]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

I would try him at PG first before putting him back on the bench. We desperately need offense from our back-court. If that doesnt work, then yes put him on the bench.

[SlimShady83]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

I would try him at PG first before putting him back on the bench. We desperately need offense from our back-court. If that doesnt work, then yes put him on the bench.

We've already tried him at point, when he plays, mostly bringing the ball up? I don't think he suits the starting spot at all - but we'll see I do like him, just not sure about starting just yet. Hope he can learn a solid jump shot

[dAdo dA dEvil]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

I think I have an idea that you would like better... Ball and Ingram starts with Kuz, McGee and Hart. Then Rondo plays point for the bench with KCP, Chandler, Lance/Beasley and of course your favorite ... LeBron.

[Landsberger]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

I would try him at PG first before putting him back on the bench. We desperately need offense from our back-court. If that doesnt work, then yes put him on the bench.

That's what he's been doing in essence this year. It's been either Bron or Ingram starting the half court sets to start and finish the games. Who ever is on the score sheet as the PG is sitting in the corner or roaming the baseline.

[SlimShady83]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

I would try him at PG first before putting him back on the bench. We desperately need offense from our back-court. If that doesnt work, then yes put him on the bench.

That's what he's been doing in essence this year. It's been either Bron or Ingram starting the half court sets to start and finish the games. Who ever is on the score sheet as the PG is sitting in the corner or roaming the baseline.

That's what I thought to from the games I've been able to see

[SlimShady83]

Q) When Ingram comes back - do you guys think Walton will keep him in the starting line up OR put him on the Bench?

I like all our young guys, but as many have said, I think Ingram better suited with the bench.

I also think Ball would be better off the bench until he finds his groove - and have Rondo start

But do you guys think Ingram will be benched as 6th man or starting once he comes back????

I think I have an idea that you would like better... Ball and Ingram starts with Kuz, McGee and Hart. Then Rondo plays point for the bench with KCP, Chandler, Lance/Beasley and of course your favorite ... LeBron.

That last part sounded good Edit he would destroy the 2nd units

[tugs]

Pacers came back against Philly. What a luxury to have 2 solid, capable big men in Turner and Sabonis.

[stan francisco]

I guess I'm not sure what whining is. Does anyone think Pop is wrong here?

Unnecessarily confrontational commentary in any profession usually marks the beginning of the end.

Say what you do like, be quiet about what you don’t like because it’s inconsequential anyway.

[politm]

John Wall tonight against ATL in a loss:
15 pts, 0 reb, 6 ast, 0 blk, 0 stl, 3 to, 6-18 (FG), 3-11 (3PT)

Jesus Christ take me.

[tugs]

LO MAKING A COMEBACK!!!

Will be playing for the Philippine team in a Dubai tournament.

[Ckay]

Thomas Bryant with 31 points! WHAT!

[Spanish_Laker]

John Wall tonight against ATL in a loss:
15 pts, 0 reb, 6 ast, 0 blk, 0 stl, 3 to, 6-18 (FG), 3-11 (3PT)

Jesus Christ take me.

Typical scrub who only shows up vs the Lakers, Vucevic style.

[Spanish_Laker]

Thomas Bryant with 31 points! WHAT!

14-14 FG, perfect shooting. Will we regret letting him go?