Around The League - Bill Walton passes from cancer at 71

Mags FTW · Post #861 » by **Mags FTW** » Fri May 17, 2024 3:43 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:I'm kinda torn at this point between rooting for the Nuggets because I think they have the best chance to knock off Boston, and rooting for the Wolves because Ant is awesome and Jokic/Denver fans getting a much needed slice of humble pie. Just hope that Game 7 isn't a blowout either way.

Wolves fans are Viking fans. I hope they continue to suffer.

theFireBlanket · Post #862 » by **theFireBlanket** » Fri May 17, 2024 3:51 pm

Wolves or Nuggets, like em both. They're playing high level ball like its the WCF.

theFireBlanket · Post #863 » by **theFireBlanket** » Fri May 17, 2024 3:53 pm

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theFireBlanket · Post #864 » by **theFireBlanket** » Fri May 17, 2024 4:01 pm

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Murray pulling a little bit of an Aqua Dagger here.

jakecronus8 · Post #865 » by **jakecronus8** » Fri May 17, 2024 4:02 pm

Mags FTW wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:I'm kinda torn at this point between rooting for the Nuggets because I think they have the best chance to knock off Boston, and rooting for the Wolves because Ant is awesome and Jokic/Denver fans getting a much needed slice of humble pie. Just hope that Game 7 isn't a blowout either way.

Wolves fans are Viking fans. I hope they continue to suffer.

Vikings fans and Gobert make it an easy choice for me. Go Denver.

soxperry · Post #866 » by **soxperry** » Fri May 17, 2024 4:03 pm

i cannot stand Jokic and that dumb expression he makes as he waddles back after making a basket. OKC and New York are the easiest to root for but OKC probably isn't ready and New York just doesn't have enough. It's Minnesota for me.

theFireBlanket · Post #867 » by **theFireBlanket** » Fri May 17, 2024 4:08 pm

soxperry wrote:i cannot stand Jokic and that dumb expression he makes as he waddles back after making a basket. OKC and New York are the easiest to root for but OKC probably isn't ready and New York just doesn't have enough. It's Minnesota for me.

I think the Knicks have enough heart, provided OG is back, to make it out of the East.

soxperry · Post #868 » by **soxperry** » Fri May 17, 2024 7:24 pm

theFireBlanket wrote:
soxperry wrote:i cannot stand Jokic and that dumb expression he makes as he waddles back after making a basket. OKC and New York are the easiest to root for but OKC probably isn't ready and New York just doesn't have enough. It's Minnesota for me.

I think the Knicks have enough heart, provided OG is back, to make it out of the East.

i'm assuming that KP comes back for that series. if that happens, i just dont see how it's possible. if he doesn't, and both Brunson and OG are healthy enough, then i think it could get very interesting. the big problem for New York, though, is that Boston is uniquely equipped to handle Brunson. New York will have a chance because without KP, Boston will struggle against that defense. But where will New York's offense come from against a very tough defense?

Sigra · Post #869 » by **Sigra** » Fri May 17, 2024 7:25 pm

From remaining teams I only hate Mavs (because I hate Luka).

But I always have favorite team in each series. Right now I would like Knicks and Minnesota to win their series. And OKC off course.

Matches Malone · Post #870 » by **Matches Malone** » Fri May 17, 2024 7:37 pm

Sigra wrote:From remaining teams I only hate Mavs (because I hate Luka).

But I always have favorite team in each series. Right now I would like Knicks and Minnesota to win their series. And OKC off course.

Pacers and Celtics are the only teams I have beef with left. I'll be rooting for whoever comes out of the west no matter what. If Boston ends up in the finals again, it would be pretty funny to see them lose again, so that would be a nice consolation prize. The 49ers of the NBA.

JimmyTheKid · Post #871 » by **JimmyTheKid** » Fri May 17, 2024 7:55 pm

Anyone but Boston and I'm good.

Sigra · Post #872 » by **Sigra** » Fri May 17, 2024 8:32 pm

I dont see any reason to hate Boston. That must be some american thing or 80's rivalities with them. But I dont live in USA and I was not Bucks fan in 80's.

Celtics drafted their best players (important to me) and they have Jrue and Horford who I love. Their last title was 16 years ago. All fine for me.

Post #873 » by **paulpressey25** » Fri May 17, 2024 8:43 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:You can't seriously compare defensive intensity in an NBA Finals game to 2024 regular season games. Fully confident Giannis is still capable of that level in a playoff setting, we just haven't gotten to see it the last two years.

Agree and disagree.

Yes, his intensity would be different in the playoffs. No question. But the injuries are adding up because of the miles on him, and the way he plays. Hence why he hasn't been in the playoffs in two years. And can he play at that breakneck pace anymore without risking injury? It's a bit of a Catch-22. He needs to modify his game somewhat to extend his career.

Post #874 » by **paulpressey25** » Fri May 17, 2024 8:44 pm

Sigra wrote:I dont see any reason to hate Boston.

You don't live in the States. That city has won numerous championships in Basketball, Baseball, Football and Hockey. And the fans and media in that city never shut up about it.

tydett · Post #875 » by **tydett** » Fri May 17, 2024 8:56 pm

paulpressey25 wrote:
Turk Nowitzki wrote:You can't seriously compare defensive intensity in an NBA Finals game to 2024 regular season games. Fully confident Giannis is still capable of that level in a playoff setting, we just haven't gotten to see it the last two years.

Agree and disagree.

Yes, his intensity would be different in the playoffs. No question. But the injuries are adding up because of the miles on him, and the way he plays. Hence why he hasn't been in the playoffs in two years. And can he play at that breakneck pace anymore without risking injury? It's a bit of a Catch-22. He needs to modify his game somewhat to extend his career.

This year is a fair note as far as health, but last year he definitely plays as long as Kevin Love isn't allowed to play the "defense" that doesn't actually require making a play on the ball or doing anything besides standing in front of a guy.

Post #876 » by **humanrefutation** » Fri May 17, 2024 9:20 pm

Watched Bud's interview today. He looked refreshed and healthy. Hoping for good things for him, though I think that Suns situation is a catastrophe in the making.

Post #877 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri May 17, 2024 9:24 pm

humanrefutation wrote:Watched Bud's interview today. He looked refreshed and healthy. Hoping for good things for him, though I think that Suns situation is a catastrophe in the making.

I imagine a paid year off to decompress did wonders for him. Ultimately it was good timing with the Bucks imploding again plus his brother. But he's in a pressure cooker again. Big time.

Frank Nova · Post #878 » by **Frank Nova** » Fri May 17, 2024 9:52 pm

**** Boston

Gant · Post #879 » by **Gant** » Fri May 17, 2024 9:54 pm

humanrefutation wrote:Watched Bud's interview today. He looked refreshed and healthy. Hoping for good things for him, though I think that Suns situation is a catastrophe in the making.

Fortunately for him the catastrophe largely has already been made. It happened on someone else's watch. What he has to do is unlock some of the value that's in place.

If they fail again next season, it should be on whoever shopped for the ingredients, not on the chef.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #880 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Fri May 17, 2024 10:29 pm

humanrefutation wrote:Watched Bud's interview today. He looked refreshed and healthy. Hoping for good things for him, though I think that Suns situation is a catastrophe in the making.

I immediately thought that also, he looked noticeably thinner and healthier. Happy for him that he got a year off and now a fresh start.