Around the NBA (and other Sports), 2025-26 – (Old Thread)

playa-hater · Post #1081 » by **playa-hater** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:08 pm

I barely knew Mamu existed before today. If Dallas would just have had Austin Reaves included in the trade, they would have caught so much less Heat. still say Jokic is the MVP just because how bad his team is when he isn't playing.

Hal14 · Post #1082 » by **Hal14** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:17 pm

Fierce1 wrote:Heat 11 games under .500.

Players make the coach, not the other way around.

Yup. Half kidding, but what is Spo's record in his career when he doesn't have lebron, d-wade or butler?

Fierce1 · Post #1083 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:29 pm

Hal14 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Heat 11 games under .500.

Players make the coach, not the other way around.

Yup. Half kidding, but what is Spo's record in his career when he doesn't have lebron, d-wade or butler?

True.

Fencer reregistered · Post #1084 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:55 am

Anton Watson made his first NBA basket ever, in his third garbage time appearance.

It was at the end of the Knicks being blown out by the Hornets, so that's doubly satisfying.

Fencer reregistered · Post #1085 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:20 am

That said, I'd rather face the Knicks Round 2 than whoever turns out to be hottest of the teams now chasing them.

Post #1086 » by **Shak_Celts** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:32 am

Brony is cooking out there.

Post #1087 » by **Shak_Celts** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 4:21 am

Shak_Celts wrote:Brony is cooking out there.

Looks bad 3rd Q.

Fierce1 · Post #1088 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 5:10 am

Rob undergoes surgery again.

Guess teams knew his legs were a concern, that's why he went from lottery pick to late 1st rounder in the draft.

Tatumfor2 · Post #1089 » by **Tatumfor2** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:07 pm

Fierce1 wrote:Rob undergoes surgery again.

Guess teams knew his legs were a concern, that's why he went from lottery pick to late 1st rounder in the draft.

I'm glad we took a chance on him. He was awesome to watch when he was healthy.

Smart2Nesmith43 · Post #1090 » by **Smart2Nesmith43** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:08 pm

What's going on with Jaquez ? His numbers are down across the board and he hasn't been hurt as far as I can tell. Aren't sophomores supposed to get better ? What happened to the theory that if you just hand a bunch of minutes to a young player, he'll magically turn into a good NBA player down the line ?

threrf23 · Post #1091 » by **threrf23** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:58 pm

Smart2Nesmith43 wrote:What's going on with Jaquez ? His numbers are down across the board and he hasn't been hurt as far as I can tell. Aren't sophomores supposed to get better ? What happened to the theory that if you just hand a bunch of minutes to a young player, he'll magically turn into a good NBA player down the line ?

His per minute numbers are more or less similar, have actually improved in some areas.

He is simply playing less minutes. Guys like Highsmith and Jovic have been playing more minutes at his expense.

Tatumfor2 · Post #1092 » by **Tatumfor2** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:38 pm

threrf23 wrote:
Smart2Nesmith43 wrote:What's going on with Jaquez ? His numbers are down across the board and he hasn't been hurt as far as I can tell. Aren't sophomores supposed to get better ? What happened to the theory that if you just hand a bunch of minutes to a young player, he'll magically turn into a good NBA player down the line ?

His per minute numbers are more or less similar, have actually improved in some areas.

He is simply playing less minutes. Guys like Highsmith and Jovic have been playing more minutes at his expense.

Must be the coaching...

Smart2Nesmith43 · Post #1093 » by **Smart2Nesmith43** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:54 pm

threrf23 wrote:
Smart2Nesmith43 wrote:What's going on with Jaquez ? His numbers are down across the board and he hasn't been hurt as far as I can tell. Aren't sophomores supposed to get better ? What happened to the theory that if you just hand a bunch of minutes to a young player, he'll magically turn into a good NBA player down the line ?

His per minute numbers are more or less similar, have actually improved in some areas.

He is simply playing less minutes. Guys like Highsmith and Jovic have been playing more minutes at his expense.

His shooting numbers are significantly down (and they weren't high to begin with) to the point he is one of the least efficient rotation guys in the entire league. His on/off went from +3 last year to -8 this year. Seems like a pretty significant drop off to me, despite the increased rebounding/passing.

playa-hater · Post #1094 » by **playa-hater** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:24 pm

Classic RealGm right here. Find someone that has "numbers go down:" and then make snide comments. Meanwhile ignore the many Sophomores whose numbers/game goes up. Brilliant!

playa-hater · Post #1095 » by **playa-hater** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:31 pm

No one even mentions that Jimmy Butler leaving and helping GS go something like 16 and 2, helped create so much Gravity and allowed other teammates far better shots/opportunities. Similar would happen if Tatum left. But to hell with Context. Just throw shet against the wall and hope it sticks! :nod:

playa-hater · Post #1096 » by **playa-hater** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:42 pm

Since I am on a roll, any coach that beats a team full of lottery picks/Allstars with 7 undrafted players to get to the Championship >>>>> any excuse making analytic BS that floats around here..

ConstableGeneva · Post #1097 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:08 am

Good job, Suns. Cavs playing possum hihihi.

Riverwalk2021 · Post #1098 » by **Riverwalk2021** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:10 am

Cavs defense looks like complete booty. Garland and Mitchell will be BBQ chicken in the playoff. Too bad we gave away those two games to them or we could be right there for the 1 seed

Bar Fight · Post #1099 » by **Bar Fight** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:14 am

I'm so jealous of teams that can actually guard Donovan Mitchell

ConstableGeneva · Post #1100 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:28 am

It's a good thing the Cavs won't need that HCA in the Finals over OKC. They're now down 2 games to the Thunder for the best record in the league.