(LOCK THREAD) The LeBron James- 23-24 NBA Thread - 40K POINTS+(Part 1)(NO INSULTING)

PooledSilver · Post #2841 » by **PooledSilver** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:16 pm

AEnigma wrote:Battle tonight to see who can better return from an ankle injury.

If both Lebron and Steph are out, this would be the time for Davis to really take over.

Wow I’m sure he won’t let us down

NbaAllDay · Post #2842 » by **NbaAllDay** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:50 pm

AEnigma wrote:
PooledSilver wrote:
NbaAllDay wrote:Righto let's clog the thread with insecure replies instead. Have at it.

You aren’t real

Hate to clog the 142-page reaction thread by “insecurely” laughing at a troll.

It's less about the 1-2 replies (we all do it) and more about getting into a multipage discussion with a clear troll. Yes they should be dealt with, but feeling the need to 'prove' them wrong or yourself right is a fruitless exercise imo.

Saying it's insecure is not really the right term, it's just pointless.

NbaAllDay · Post #2843 » by **NbaAllDay** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:52 pm

At this point is it maintenance mode till end of the season? No meaningful movement outside of dropping to 10th.

Hadn't looked into it enough but a big push right now won't really yield anything. Just avoid Sac basically.

homecourtloss · Post #2844 » by **homecourtloss** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:09 pm

AEnigma wrote:Battle tonight to see who can better return from an ankle injury.

If both Lebron and Steph are out, this would be the time for Davis to really take over.

If Draymond‘s back is still acting up, and he can’t go, that would also be a pretty big factor.

PooledSilver · Post #2845 » by **PooledSilver** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:12 am

PooledSilver wrote:
AEnigma wrote:Battle tonight to see who can better return from an ankle injury.

If both Lebron and Steph are out, this would be the time for Davis to really take over.

Wow I’m sure he won’t let us down

Edit: he got poked in the eye and will not return
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AEnigma · Post #2846 » by **AEnigma** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:16 am

Glad Adam Silver sorted Draymond out.

EmpireFalls · Post #2847 » by **EmpireFalls** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:23 am

Anthony Davis is the most important player on the Lakers, tonight shows that clearly

AEnigma · Post #2848 » by **AEnigma** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:45 am

EmpireFalls wrote:Anthony Davis is the most important player on the Lakers, tonight shows that clearly

It would be a blowout loss if the situation were reversed lol.

OhayoKD · Post #2849 » by **OhayoKD** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:55 am

AEnigma wrote:
EmpireFalls wrote:Anthony Davis is the most important player on the Lakers, tonight shows that clearly

It would be a blowout loss if the situation were reversed lol.

He probably is regardless(no backup centers). But this is not the game for that argument lol

eminence · Post #2850 » by **eminence** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:59 am

Christ, this is painful to (not) watch.

tone wone · Post #2851 » by **tone wone** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:06 am

Without Vando/Reddish there's just no defensive talent on this team outside of Davis. They've gone full 2018 CLE...all offense.

The moment Vando went down there chances of going on a "great" run went with him. The west being so unforgiving means theyre stuck in play-in and probably in the 9-10.

Post #2852 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:15 am

tone wone wrote:Without Vando/Reddish there's just no defensive talent on this team outside of Davis. They've gone full 2018 CLE...all offense.

The moment Vando went down there chances of going on a "great" run went with him. The west being so unforgiving means theyre stuck in play-in and probably in the 9-10.

This team has almost no two-way players. It forces them to yo-yo from one extreme to another depending on who is getting more minutes. They've "solved" the offensive issues by going back to the DLo-Reaves backcourt, but now they can't guard a door because Vando and Reddish are out. When those guys were playing, they were good defensively but the spacing was crap.

It's why I still can't stop myself bashing my head in from the stupidity of giving away KCP and Caruso. Imagine the difference those two would make on this team right now.

TroubleS0me · Post #2853 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:03 am

umm...

Read on Twitter

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Post #2854 » by **PaulieWal** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:04 pm

PooledSilver wrote:
homecourtloss wrote:
AEnigma wrote:Hate to clog the 142-page reaction thread by “insecurely” laughing at a troll.

There’s about to be a blue font post about multiple posters breaking rules, report function, etc.

Making fun of moderators? Mocking us? That’s a warning for you pal. Do better, we are doing our best for this community, you’re new here don’t forget your place

For a "new" user, you seem to have a lot of disdain for the mod team. I am sorry, doesn't matter how many accounts you make, you are never going to be allowed to insult other users just because you think they are trolling or in the wrong.

Ian Scuffling · Post #2855 » by **Ian Scuffling** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:51 pm

Another great performance wasted. Fadeaway nailed it, though. No real two way players on this team. Lebron, while NOT as bad as some people claim is not that guy anymore on defense. And AD just isn't THAT guy offensively, anymore. Vando and Reddish, the two best defenders, being out has just killed this team. Oh well.

Post #2856 » by **Slava** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:22 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
tone wone wrote:Without Vando/Reddish there's just no defensive talent on this team outside of Davis. They've gone full 2018 CLE...all offense.

The moment Vando went down there chances of going on a "great" run went with him. The west being so unforgiving means theyre stuck in play-in and probably in the 9-10.

This team has almost no two-way players. It forces them to yo-yo from one extreme to another depending on who is getting more minutes. They've "solved" the offensive issues by going back to the DLo-Reaves backcourt, but now they can't guard a door because Vando and Reddish are out. When those guys were playing, they were good defensively but the spacing was crap.

It's why I still can't stop myself bashing my head in from the stupidity of giving away KCP and Caruso. Imagine the difference those two would make on this team right now.

That Westbrick trade was the end of any serious attempt at contention. They gave away the trade equity of 4-5 first round picks for that ass clown because those were the contracts necessary to cobble together and match his albatross of a deal.

Post #2857 » by **PaulieWal** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:41 pm

Slava wrote:
Fadeaway_J wrote:
tone wone wrote:Without Vando/Reddish there's just no defensive talent on this team outside of Davis. They've gone full 2018 CLE...all offense.

The moment Vando went down there chances of going on a "great" run went with him. The west being so unforgiving means theyre stuck in play-in and probably in the 9-10.

This team has almost no two-way players. It forces them to yo-yo from one extreme to another depending on who is getting more minutes. They've "solved" the offensive issues by going back to the DLo-Reaves backcourt, but now they can't guard a door because Vando and Reddish are out. When those guys were playing, they were good defensively but the spacing was crap.

It's why I still can't stop myself bashing my head in from the stupidity of giving away KCP and Caruso. Imagine the difference those two would make on this team right now.

That Westbrick trade was the end of any serious attempt at contention. They gave away the trade equity of 4-5 first round picks for that ass clown because those were the contracts necessary to cobble together and match his albatross of a deal.

How much better this team would be with KCP, Caruso, and Kuzma instead of the poo-poo platter of role players they have now? I'd say they would be somewhere between 4-6 and would be a real threat to make a run to the Finals.

ardee · Post #2858 » by **ardee** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:25 pm

How did this same team go 18-8 to end the 2023 RS and then make the WCF with an injured LeBron/Davis vs now being this inconsistent with a HEALTHY LeBron/AD?

Yes I know Schroeder was lost and there have been other injuries but I refuse to believe all that negates having the best versions of the big 2 since 2020.

Something just doesn't make any sense.

tone wone · Post #2859 » by **tone wone** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:56 pm

ardee wrote:How did this same team go 18-8 to end the 2023 RS and then make the WCF with an injured LeBron/Davis vs now being this inconsistent with a HEALTHY LeBron/AD?

Yes I know Schroeder was lost and there have been other injuries but I refuse to believe all that negates having the best versions of the big 2 since 2020.

Something just doesn't make any sense.

A lot of it is just the conference itself being healthier and stronger. Memphis being a disaster due to injury has been offset by OKC and MIN making huge leaps. Lebron and AD being healthy is offset by The Clippers getting a healthy Kahwi and The Pels getting a healthy Zion.

I mean the Kings were a 3 seed last year while winning just 48 games. Last season the conference was wide open because EVERYONE (sans Denver) was a mess. This year its competitive because everyone is actually competent and healthy.

From a talent stand LA is actually less talented than they were at this time last year. They basically have no good defenders after AD healthy.

Djoker · Post #2860 » by **Djoker** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:58 pm

Ya the West is stronger this year. The Lakers need to go 7-7 to match their record last year so they'll probably slightly exceed it.

Although with the Wolves and Clippers' injuries, I'd argue that the conference isn't much stronger once the playoffs start.