General NBA Discussion Thread

MEDIC · Post #1661 » by **MEDIC** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:18 am

Nice to see Kemba having a big night. I've always been pulling for the guy. Loved him in College & wanted the Raps to draft him.

dTox · Post #1662 » by **dTox** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:24 am

Even though they lost, that was some incredible coaching by Stevens, he's the game's next big superstar for a coach

Bankai · Post #1663 » by **Bankai** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:57 am

I know the Beard is Harden's identity, but everyone jabs him from time to time to shave that ugly thing off. :lol:

Kabookalu · Post #1664 » by **Kabookalu** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:13 am

dTox wrote:Even though they lost, that was some incredible coaching by Stevens, he's the game's next big superstar for a coach

Been saying this for a while. The Celtics have some talent, but Stevens is making them play way above their level. How he has them as the second best defensive team in the league is beyond me when all of their big men have short wingspans, and their entire guard rotation consists of nothing but points, even one guy who's 5'11. They have no length, they give up a lot of size, and their bigs are limited athletically.

I think systems are highly overrated, but Stevens is a rare basketball genius that can tactically compensate for his players. It sometimes boggles my mind how good he is.

MS13 · Post #1665 » by **MS13** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:21 am

I wanna watch that WArriors/Cavs replay - such an embarrassing loss.

720 · Post #1666 » by **720** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:17 am

The clippers lol.

Post #1667 » by **Latrell** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:23 am

Howard on the verge of a 30/30 game. 34 points 26 rebounds

hsb · Post #1668 » by **hsb** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:14 pm

This is awesome to see. Trey Lyles is coming in strong, with an opportunity to play.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-LzU6ERbwk[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2saBTx82m4[/youtube]

ChosunX · Post #1669 » by **ChosunX** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:36 pm

Bankai wrote:I know the Beard is Harden's identity, but everyone jabs him from time to time to shave that ugly thing off.

Ain't got much going for him off the court besides the money. One the least intriguing personalities among the top players.

Bankai · Post #1670 » by **Bankai** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:06 am

4:50 left in the 3rd Quarter... Heat only has 47 points against the Bucks... wtf.

Post #1671 » by **Dirk** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:11 am

Watching Miami attempt to play basketball is torture. What an awful team.

They were bad offensively when they had Dragic. With him out hurt, they're just unwatchable right now. The Bucks didn't even play that great and still blow them out.

Thespianoid · Post #1672 » by **Thespianoid** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:13 am

KG just sneakily clotheslined Ryan Anderson.

Ryan Anderson gets called for the foul. Refs review, stay with the call. What the actual ****.

Thespianoid · Post #1673 » by **Thespianoid** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:42 am

Wolves commentator has the Raps as #5 of his top 5 teams! (Spurs, Warriors, Cavs, Thunder).

Thespianoid · Post #1674 » by **Thespianoid** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:55 am

Also, watching the Wolves..

with how many mistakes and missed bunnies KAT has had, this board would absolutely crucify him. "Bust", "scrub", "shoulda drafted Porzingis/Okafor" etc.

zilby · Post #1675 » by **zilby** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:16 am

Every Pelican looks so unhappy to be there.

Zeno · Post #1676 » by **Zeno** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:49 am

This is perhaps the worst lineup of NBA games any night this season. near unwatchable...and yet...I watch...

Hero · Post #1677 » by **Hero** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:56 am

Thespianoid wrote:Also, watching the Wolves..

with how many mistakes and missed bunnies KAT has had, this board would absolutely crucify him. "Bust", "scrub", "shoulda drafted Porzingis/Okafor" etc.

It's his first year and he's shown flashes of brilliance. It's not the end of the world that he misses some shots.
Plus he's 85% from the FT line.

I am a fan so far and have high expectations for him. Was reading an article in Slam magazine and it sure seems like he's the real deal. Good work ethic.

Rapcity_11 · Post #1678 » by **Rapcity_11** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:00 am

Choker wrote:
dTox wrote:Even though they lost, that was some incredible coaching by Stevens, he's the game's next big superstar for a coach

Been saying this for a while. The Celtics have some talent, but Stevens is making them play way above their level. How he has them as the second best defensive team in the league is beyond me when all of their big men have short wingspans, and their entire guard rotation consists of nothing but points, even one guy who's 5'11. They have no length, they give up a lot of size, and their bigs are limited athletically.

I think systems are highly overrated, but Stevens is a rare basketball genius that can tactically compensate for his players. It sometimes boggles my mind how good he is.

I love Stevens too but Smart, Crowder, Bradley and Amir is a damn nice defensive group.

Bankai · Post #1679 » by **Bankai** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:02 am

Rapcity_11 wrote:
Choker wrote:
dTox wrote:Even though they lost, that was some incredible coaching by Stevens, he's the game's next big superstar for a coach

Been saying this for a while. The Celtics have some talent, but Stevens is making them play way above their level. How he has them as the second best defensive team in the league is beyond me when all of their big men have short wingspans, and their entire guard rotation consists of nothing but points, even one guy who's 5'11. They have no length, they give up a lot of size, and their bigs are limited athletically.

I think systems are highly overrated, but Stevens is a rare basketball genius that can tactically compensate for his players. It sometimes boggles my mind how good he is.

I love Stevens too but Smart, Crowder, Bradley and Amir is a damn nice defensive group.

True, but he has always seemed to have coached the Celtics very well since he entered the NBA. He doesent have the team yet, but I think Stevens is very good Coach.

Rapcity_11 · Post #1680 » by **Rapcity_11** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:10 am

Bankai wrote:
Rapcity_11 wrote:
Choker wrote:
Been saying this for a while. The Celtics have some talent, but Stevens is making them play way above their level. How he has them as the second best defensive team in the league is beyond me when all of their big men have short wingspans, and their entire guard rotation consists of nothing but points, even one guy who's 5'11. They have no length, they give up a lot of size, and their bigs are limited athletically.

I think systems are highly overrated, but Stevens is a rare basketball genius that can tactically compensate for his players. It sometimes boggles my mind how good he is.

I love Stevens too but Smart, Crowder, Bradley and Amir is a damn nice defensive group.

True, but he has always seemed to have coached the Celtics very well since he entered the NBA. He doesent have the team yet, but I think Stevens is very good Coach.

Yeah, he's great.

Some of these defensive pairings are insane.

Lee/Olynyk - 100 Drtg
Sullinger/Olynyk - 93 Drtg
Lee/Sullinger = 93 Drtg

Seems impossible.