Around the NBA - Whelp, that just about does it for the 2016-17 NBA season

Fury · Post #1861 » by **Fury** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:08 pm

Knicks Byke wrote::lol: at Klay. at the end of the day he's gonna follow the money.

Also read this today.

Kyrie is better than A.I. - Kevin Durant

thoughts?

Durant said he's more skilled, which I agree with. But Iverson is better cause he impacted the game in more ways.

nykballa2k4 · Post #1862 » by **nykballa2k4** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:43 pm

K P 6 wrote:
Greenie wrote:
miman15 wrote:
An Irving-Love tandem wont even sniff the 2nd round in the east...

I disagree

I agree, people underestimate how good Lebron makes teams. I know Irving is a great player. His offensive skills are great. However that team is going nowhere with those ISO tendencies. Their problem is not even talent. Its style of play.

It depends entirely on who is coaching. Kyrie and K-Love would be great in pick and pop and Love obviously makes a great weakside shooter while Triston does PnR with Kyrie.

Post #1863 » by **Capn'O** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:49 pm

I wonder why the Cavs didn't try to swing a Cousins deal. And I wonder if NOP would be interested in Love. Seems like he'd pair well with Davis, imo.

Knicks Byke · Post #1864 » by **Knicks Byke** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:17 pm

Fury wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote::lol: at Klay. at the end of the day he's gonna follow the money.

Also read this today.

Kyrie is better than A.I. - Kevin Durant

thoughts?

Durant said he's more skilled, which I agree with. But Iverson is better cause he impacted the game in more ways.

more skilled how though? handles maybe but thats about it. iverson was better off ball, better playmaker better defender.

Post #1865 » by **King of Canada** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:10 am

Capn'O wrote:I wonder why the Cavs didn't try to swing a Cousins deal. And I wonder if NOP would be interested in Love. Seems like he'd pair well with Davis, imo.

Does Lebron have a NTC? That might be the best trade they can make.

sushibear · Post #1866 » by **sushibear** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:14 am

Whens game 6?

nykballa2k4 · Post #1867 » by **nykballa2k4** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:35 am

sushibear wrote:Whens game 6?

In 2019

Dr. Detfink · Post #1868 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 12:37 pm

Damn. Jerry West went to the Clippers. Wondering if that's a sign, Doc Rivers' powers might be "slightly" diminished...or he's got one foot out the door?

spree2kawhi · Post #1869 » by **spree2kawhi** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:40 pm

Knicks Byke wrote::lol: at Klay. at the end of the day he's gonna follow the money.

Also read this today.

Kyrie is better than A.I. - Kevin Durant

thoughts?

Still underrating Golden State?

Knicks Byke · Post #1870 » by **Knicks Byke** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:45 pm

basketboule wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote::lol: at Klay. at the end of the day he's gonna follow the money.

Also read this today.

Kyrie is better than A.I. - Kevin Durant

thoughts?

Still underrating Golden State?

what do you mean?

3toheadmelo · Post #1871 » by **3toheadmelo** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:46 pm

kyrie is the closest thing to iverson we've seen but durant thinks hes already better than A.I

no way jose

“Kyrie is better than AI to me. I’m going from like skill for skill. His handle is better. We might have to cut that out—I don’t want no problems with AI. Y’all might have to cut that one. I don’t want that to get out. I’m just saying I feel like Kyrie got more skill.”

spree2kawhi · Post #1872 » by **spree2kawhi** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:50 pm

Knicks Byke wrote:
basketboule wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote::lol: at Klay. at the end of the day he's gonna follow the money.

Also read this today.

Kyrie is better than A.I. - Kevin Durant

thoughts?

Still underrating Golden State?

what do you mean?

I get the feeling you're understating their character. These guys want record amounts of championships, not money. They are filthy rich already.

Knicks Byke · Post #1873 » by **Knicks Byke** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 2:32 pm

basketboule wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote:
basketboule wrote:
Still underrating Golden State?

what do you mean?

I get the feeling you're understating their character. These guys want record amounts of championships, not money. They are filthy rich already.

yeah i get it. lets see what happens. i feel like players almost always go for the money while they can.

Fury · Post #1874 » by **Fury** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:06 pm

Knicks Byke wrote:
basketboule wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote:
what do you mean?

I get the feeling you're understating their character. These guys want record amounts of championships, not money. They are filthy rich already.

yeah i get it. lets see what happens. i feel like players almost always go for the money while they can.

Been watching Melo too much

prolific96 · Post #1875 » by **prolific96** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:28 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:kyrie is the closest thing to iverson we've seen but durant thinks hes already better than A.I

no way jose
“Kyrie is better than AI to me. I’m going from like skill for skill. His handle is better. We might have to cut that out—I don’t want no problems with AI. Y’all might have to cut that one. I don’t want that to get out. I’m just saying I feel like Kyrie got more skill.”

Durant also just said GS is not a super-team. "We just work very hard together".

prolific96 · Post #1876 » by **prolific96** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:42 pm

god shammgod wrote:
prolific96 wrote:
god shammgod wrote:it shows you how hard it is to attract free agents. the celtics got everything going for them somewhat and are desperate to blow their wad on blake griffin or gordon hayward. good players but if they're your best player, why bother ?

I don't disagree with you but how you long do you wait for your Durant? They were the #1 seed last year, its hard to justify not going all in. Not enough difference makers to go around and even less with future "super-teams" on the horizon.

i understand but you have to be realistic. gordon hayward and the celtics still won't beat the cavs, let alone golden state. you're already the second seed in the east. this doesn't get you any further. maybe you do this and 2 years from now whoever you pick in the draft is so good that you can take over 2 years from now. but if that's case. maybe it's wiser to let the money roll over for a better target. once you do this, are you paying i.t. too ? lot to think about.

Like you I'd probably wait. But it actually may not be such a terrible deal tbh. With the #1 pick you have to expect to acquire a difference makers. Hayward or Griffin allows them to continue to win now while giving there young players time to come into there own. In 2-4 years Fultz, Brown and 2018 pick should be ready for primetime. Having I.T. and Hayward could be nice role players by then. Also not having cap space is less of an issue when you have a bunch of expendable young assets to acquire whoever you may desire.

How I wish the Knicks were blessed with such versatility.

Knicks Byke · Post #1877 » by **Knicks Byke** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:55 pm

Fury wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote:
basketboule wrote:

I get the feeling you're understating their character. These guys want record amounts of championships, not money. They are filthy rich already.

yeah i get it. lets see what happens. i feel like players almost always go for the money while they can.

Been watching Melo too much

perhaps

HEZI · Post #1878 » by **HEZI** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:21 pm

Draymond's shirt :lol:

Greenie · Post #1879 » by **Greenie** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:14 pm

Fury wrote:
Knicks Byke wrote:
basketboule wrote:

I get the feeling you're understating their character. These guys want record amounts of championships, not money. They are filthy rich already.

yeah i get it. lets see what happens. i feel like players almost always go for the money while they can.

Been watching Melo too much

No.
Just the NBA and professional sports in general.

At the end of the day, it's business. Fans always forget that.

Phish Tank · Post #1880 » by **Phish Tank** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:25 pm

SMAC-K wrote:Draymond's shirt

LeBron's response:

The word of the day is: