2024 NBA Preseason Discussion & Game Thread! (October 4-18)

Post #261 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:49 am

Chuck Everett wrote:
G R E Y wrote:Why did LAC give up on Boston Jr.? Kid's talented.

He didn't show anything in LA his entire career. Hope it works out, but I have doubts.

Oh. I thought he was a good smart scorer tonight. Good energy. Talented bucket getter. Maybe it takes a couple of chances to figure it out. I like what we've seen of him so far.

DreamTeam09 · Post #262 » by **DreamTeam09** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:52 am

Who's supposed to be the release valve for Steph within the Warriors starting line-up?
Kerr isn't going to iso Kuminga & it isn't proven Podz can shoot for volume, I don't even think that's his game

KingFox · Post #263 » by **KingFox** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:03 am

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DreamTeam09 · Post #264 » by **DreamTeam09** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:06 am

Melton
Heild
Moody
Slomo.
TJD

Really cool bench lineup

stuporman · Post #265 » by **stuporman** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:26 am

G R E Y wrote:
Mr Puddles wrote:
meekrab wrote:I don't get it, there's a wide open Spur directly under the basket, and Wemby just spins around like a top after throwing the pass

Look at Wemby's defender running towards the corner three, that was an effective fake. You won't ever hear my complain about Victor playing with a bit of panache though.

Also, a no look pass or at least a look away.

Panache. You don't hear it used that often . Good word.

I prefer ganache which is probably used less than panache...

KIRAG · Post #266 » by **KIRAG** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:51 am

No face shaming but Doris make up seems to be on pre-season form too.

KingFox · Post #267 » by **KingFox** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:58 am

Mike Brown said there wouldn’t be any specific plays called for anyone tonight. Just read and react and it looks nice

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picc · Post #268 » by **picc** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:41 am

ThunderBolt wrote:OKC/Houston preseason game being blacked out in Arkansas, a state with no major professional teams, pretty much tells me the NBA cares nothing about its fans. It’s almost as bad a realGM website with me trying to make a post.

I live in LA, have league pass, cable TV, AND Youtube TV, and STILL can't watch Lakers OR Clippers games unless I pay for a SEPARATE service package for EACH team.

If its **** us, then its **** them too. I say we burn this whole thing down.

picc · Post #269 » by **picc** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:52 am

Sacramento is gonna score 140/game. And their home games are gonna be too lit.

Chuck Everett · Post #270 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:12 am

picc wrote:Sacramento is gonna score 140/game. And their home games are gonna be too lit.

If they want to win, they're going to have to.

firedavidkahn · Post #271 » by **firedavidkahn** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:03 am

KAT with an actual whistle is going to tear through the East.

brackdan70 · Post #272 » by **brackdan70** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:04 pm

firedavidkahn wrote:KAT with an actual whistle is going to tear through the East.

Well they don’t get to play the wizards every game though .

firedavidkahn · Post #273 » by **firedavidkahn** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:14 pm

brackdan70 wrote:
firedavidkahn wrote:KAT with an actual whistle is going to tear through the East.

Well they don’t get to play the wizards every game though .

I am expecting a huge jump in FTA and less fouls from KAT this year.

95% of that will simply be due to him being a Knick now.

He deserves it after having one of the worst whistles in league for his entire career so far. I really hope they get to eliminate the 76ers this year and meet Boston in the ECF. Short of KAT getting a ring before Jimmy Butler I would love to see him eliminate Embiid :lol:

KAT has many flaws and frustrated the hell out of me at times but the loyalty he showed this franchise will make root for him no matter what.

sikma42 · Post #274 » by **sikma42** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:44 pm

picc wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:OKC/Houston preseason game being blacked out in Arkansas, a state with no major professional teams, pretty much tells me the NBA cares nothing about its fans. It’s almost as bad a realGM website with me trying to make a post.

I live in LA, have league pass, cable TV, AND Youtube TV, and STILL can't watch Lakers OR Clippers games unless I pay for a SEPARATE service package for EACH team.

If its **** us, then its **** them too. I say we burn this whole thing down.

That's nuts. I thought I had it bad but your situation is worse. I'm not a Knicks fan but I live in NY and have Youtube TV & League pass and still can't watch Knicks games...I don't even know what service I'd need.

scrabbarista · Post #275 » by **scrabbarista** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:07 pm

firedavidkahn wrote:KAT with an actual whistle is going to tear through the East.

Tentative title picks:

1. OKC
2. Boston
3. NYK

That's above some great teams...

picc · Post #276 » by **picc** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:48 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:
picc wrote:Sacramento is gonna score 140/game. And their home games are gonna be too lit.

If they want to win, they're going to have to.

Facts. Cause that defense is gonna be swiss cheese.

Sac is gonna have some of the most entertaining reg season games of the season though, bet.

picc · Post #277 » by **picc** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:58 pm

sikma42 wrote:
picc wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:OKC/Houston preseason game being blacked out in Arkansas, a state with no major professional teams, pretty much tells me the NBA cares nothing about its fans. It’s almost as bad a realGM website with me trying to make a post.

I live in LA, have league pass, cable TV, AND Youtube TV, and STILL can't watch Lakers OR Clippers games unless I pay for a SEPARATE service package for EACH team.

If its **** us, then its **** them too. I say we burn this whole thing down.

That's nuts. I thought I had it bad but your situation is worse. I'm not a Knicks fan but I live in NY and have Youtube TV & League pass and still can't watch Knicks games...I don't even know what service I'd need.

Man, like I understand its a capitalist society and cash rules everything around us, but trying to suck us dry for every last penny in every possible way just...

Last season I tried watching a Laker game on 3 different platforms, one of which I was paying for ONLY cause it was supposed to carry Lakers games, and ALL were blacked out. I called to cancel the service and was ready to turn up on the operator if she pushed back (its not her fault, but my blood was boiling), and she just sighed and said "I get it". :lol:

Turned into a nice conversation about her cousin doing the same thing.

Apparently loads of people had been canceling for the same reason. Which you'd think would make them reconsider. Though my guess is they did reconsider, and then decided "nah, its still **** you".

SlimShady83 · Post #278 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:01 pm

About time a game started today

... Pacers/Cavs, Let's go Pacers

Mr Puddles · Post #279 » by **Mr Puddles** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:39 am

I can't be the only one thinking Salaun could very well end up as the best player in this year's draft. The Hornets have some exciting young players, if only Ball can stay healthy moving forward.

EDIT: And ofcourse, right after I post this Salaun misses the next three shots and commits a turnover. I apologize Hornets fans.

mediocrityrules · Post #280 » by **mediocrityrules** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 1:49 am

Bronny brutal to watch sometimes