Official NBA General Discussion 2023-24 V1.0

WaltFrazier · Post #1461 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 6:01 am

Lakers lose again. Lebron forearms JJ in a fight for the ball on the floor. Taylor Jenkins goes crazy. It was a bit like when he elbowed Ish Stewart a couple years ago, without the blood. And no call. Maybe a video review after the game will see the league act.

SFour · Post #1462 » by **SFour** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 6:03 am

RAPSinCAPS wrote:
Basketball_Jones wrote:Wow Knicks are elite with OG!

Damnit I was afraid this would happen. They're probably third best in the east. I'm happy with IQ though.

I'm still doing the trade 10/10 times....it's makes too much sense for both teams.

DaGawd · Post #1463 » by **DaGawd** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 6:46 am

SFour wrote:
RAPSinCAPS wrote:
Basketball_Jones wrote:Wow Knicks are elite with OG!

Damnit I was afraid this would happen. They're probably third best in the east. I'm happy with IQ though.

I'm still doing the trade 10/10 times....it's makes too much sense for both teams.

yeah both teams are better after it, all trades don’t have to be a fleecing

mrdressup · Post #1464 » by **mrdressup** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 6:53 am

What's up with all these teams shooting 50% from three on high volume? Is 37% from three the new bad?

Los_29 · Post #1465 » by **Los_29** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 7:45 am

WaltFrazier wrote:
Los_29 wrote:
WaltFrazier wrote:They understand the game, same as most Knicks fans, I'm learning. Not like the fools here, oh he can't dribble, he's just a role player.

I've never been a stats guy but he's +74 after three games apparently

He plays in NYC. That’s the main reason why he’s getting praise. Obviously he’s also a great player. He’s just a limited player who can shoot the three and defend at a high level. I think one benefit to losing a guy like RJ is that they are getting shots from more efficient players now. Ball is in the hands of Brunson and Randle a lot more.

Now +/- matters?

I don't seek out any stats but if I see one I like I latch onto it.

Knicks were one of the low assists teams in the league, now they're way up for three games. The presence of OG is having unexpected effects. Unless it's the absence of RJ.

Considering OG can’t pass I’d imagine it’s due to other players and not OG. He’s a great fit for them. As long as he sticks to his role and doesn’t try to dribble he will be excellent there. lol.

WaltFrazier · Post #1466 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 1:59 pm

Los_29 wrote:
WaltFrazier wrote:
Los_29 wrote:
He plays in NYC. That’s the main reason why he’s getting praise. Obviously he’s also a great player. He’s just a limited player who can shoot the three and defend at a high level. I think one benefit to losing a guy like RJ is that they are getting shots from more efficient players now. Ball is in the hands of Brunson and Randle a lot more.

Now +/- matters?

I don't seek out any stats but if I see one I like I latch onto it.

Knicks were one of the low assists teams in the league, now they're way up for three games. The presence of OG is having unexpected effects. Unless it's the absence of RJ.

Considering OG can’t pass I’d imagine it’s due to other players and not OG. He’s a great fit for them. As long as he sticks to his role and doesn’t try to dribble he will be excellent there. lol.

He's not Scottie or Pascal as a passer but he's a good passer. Smart, makes the right pass. To say he can't pass is wrong. He's not a tunnel vision guy like Gary.

He's already been "excellent there" and will only get better with familiarity with the team.

WuTang_CMB · Post #1467 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 2:18 pm

Lol

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Mikistan · Post #1468 » by **Mikistan** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 2:47 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:Lol

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LeWack

WaltFrazier · Post #1469 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 3:19 pm

Mikistan wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:Lol

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LeWack

I'm no Lebron fan, but was this right after their loss last night to Memphis? He's right it wasn't the time for a question like that.

It's not the same but I always loved Kawhi's answer to a question in 2018-19. Raps were in LA to play either Lakers or Clippers right around Christmas time. Interviewer in the locker room asked something like, it must be nice to be home in the holidays, do you have any Christmas memories you'd like to share? Kawhi looked up at him from his chair and deadpanned, not right now.

It was hilarious because you just know Kawhi was never going to open up with personal memories in that setting.

TimeForChange · Post #1470 » by **TimeForChange** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 5:52 pm

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RAPSinCAPS · Post #1471 » by **RAPSinCAPS** » Sat Jan 6, 2024 8:05 pm

TimeForChange wrote:

Read on Twitter

He's gotta deal with OG and the knicks tonight :lol:

WaltFrazier · Post #1472 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 12:14 am

I can't believe after 3 games, the Knicks game is not on local TV tonight. You'd think TSN or RSN would want to show every OG game for ratings sake. Bucks Rockets and Sixers Jazz - booooo

WuTang_CMB · Post #1473 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 1:49 am

Pacers come back
They r fun to watch

WaltFrazier · Post #1474 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 2:50 am

WuTang_OG wrote:Pacers come back
They r fun to watch

They ended up with only 101.

WaltFrazier · Post #1475 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 2:51 am

Bucks keep trying to get back in it but if they lose here, AG has to be in danger. They look sluggish, as they did vs SAS

WuTang_CMB · Post #1476 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 2:52 am

WaltFrazier wrote:Bucks keep trying to get back in it but if they lose here, AG has to be in danger. They look sluggish, as they did vs SAS

They are still winning thats what saving him. He wont get the boot until the off-season

GP2 · Post #1477 » by **GP2** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 2:56 am

Happy for OG, but it's gonna be a bit annoying to hear how he's suddenly elite.

SFour · Post #1478 » by **SFour** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 3:01 am

GP2 wrote:Happy for OG, but it's gonna be a bit annoying to hear how he's suddenly elite. I'll take it if he can ever make a legit run at DPOY and All-Defense First Team.

too much competition for DPOY...but he'll start racking up the all-defense awards now that's he's on an american team.

Coco Costanza · Post #1479 » by **Coco Costanza** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 3:06 am

Raptors play the Knicks on January 20th at MSG. Should be a fun game.

bape_lovers · Post #1480 » by **bape_lovers** » Sun Jan 7, 2024 3:06 am

Oh looks like maxey led team doesn’t equivalent = wins