Around the NBA 2018 (Non-Celtics Talk)

Marvel · Post #1761 » by **Marvel** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:56 pm

Damn someone get Dame a respirator dude is choking on playoff atmosphere particles floating in the air. Never seen a star player stink up the joint like Dame is doing right now.

Marvel · Post #1762 » by **Marvel** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:00 pm

gocelts wrote:I'd much rather watch us lose to the Bucks now and watch a Bucks vs Sixers series, than watch us lose to the Sixers...

Ideally I'd like us to beat both but I don't think we can overcome this injury bug.

we beat the Bucks and let the chips fall where they may. I believe in this team and with a rusty ass Marcus returning in the 2nd round things could get interesting.

soxfan2003 · Post #1763 » by **soxfan2003** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:02 pm

Davis 31 points on 13 shots. Warriors have to be worried since without Curry if KT cools off, Pelicans could give Warriors lots of trouble. Holiday/Rondo/entire Blazers starting lineup playing well but AD just ridiculous.

Throwing playoff games is risky but if the Warriors Pelicans series starts later if the Spurs win game 4 vs Warriors have to consider throwing game 4 and just sitting out KD since I wouldn't want to face this Pelican team without Curry in lineup.

meatball sub · Post #1764 » by **meatball sub** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:36 pm

there's approximately a 0% chance the pelicans trade AD

Post #1765 » by **Slartibartfast** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:43 pm

Jrue Holiday looks like a top 10 player. Great D, great slashing, deadly pull-up, pretty good from range, solid passer.

exculpatory · Post #1766 » by **exculpatory** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:45 pm

AD and Jrue both over 40.
Rondo 7-16-7 and averaged almost 13 assists per game for the 4 game sweep!

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see these guys give the **** dubs a very very hard time.

PierceFan4ever · Post #1767 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:47 pm

Anthony Davis man....

Marvel · Post #1768 » by **Marvel** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:48 pm

Yep the AD dream is dead for at least 2 years.

Post #1769 » by **Slartibartfast** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:49 pm

PierceFan4ever wrote:Anthony Davis man....

Guy is the biggest talent in the NBA. Can beat you in just about every way imaginable (other than 1-on-1 against quick guys).

Roddy · Post #1770 » by **Roddy** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:49 pm

AD + Holiday : 88 points, 30/47.....unbelievable.

Dear Blazers,

Post #1771 » by **K For Three** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:54 pm

I can't ever bandwagon a team called the Pelicans.

Watch on YouTube

Marvel · Post #1772 » by **Marvel** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:55 pm

Marvel wrote:Yep the AD dream is dead for at least 2 years.

I say 2 years because injuries. Depending on how Boogie recovers and Rondo fighting Father Time, i don't think Pels sweep the Blazers without Playoff Rondo. If they add a legit perimeter guy though, they would be legit contenders with the Dubs in the West IF everyone stays healthy.

Andrew McCeltic · Post #1773 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:14 am

Slartibartfast wrote:Jrue Holiday looks like a top 10 player. Great D, great slashing, deadly pull-up, pretty good from range, solid passer.

I thought Demps was foolish for giving him his first and second contract, but he’s young enough that if he does get healthy and on track, he’s a really good player.

Valid · Post #1774 » by **Valid** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:44 am

Slartibartfast wrote:Jrue Holiday looks like a top 10 player. Great D, great slashing, deadly pull-up, pretty good from range, solid passer.

Except he's not even remotely close to being a top 10 player.

threrf23 · Post #1775 » by **threrf23** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:07 am

Valid wrote:
Slartibartfast wrote:Jrue Holiday looks like a top 10 player. Great D, great slashing, deadly pull-up, pretty good from range, solid passer.

Except he's not even remotely close to being a top 10 player.

I don't know man. At the very least, he is currently a lot better than I presumed he was a week ago.

Post #1776 » by **K For Three** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:09 am

Lost in yesterdays Cavs/Pacers game.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2018/04/20/lebron-james-buys-cavaliers-teammates-matching-thom-browne-suits-game-3/538237002/

New matching suits from Lebron!!!! (that he probably wants to return now)

Kind of a creepy organization.

Post #1777 » by **Slartibartfast** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:14 am

threrf23 wrote:
Valid wrote:
Slartibartfast wrote:Jrue Holiday looks like a top 10 player. Great D, great slashing, deadly pull-up, pretty good from range, solid passer.

Except he's not even remotely close to being a top 10 player.

I don't know man. At the very least, he is currently a lot better than I presumed he was a week ago.

He's doing a lot of everything offensively and beasting on the other end. Not much to look at statistically but on the court he's remarkable.

Valid · Post #1778 » by **Valid** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:15 am

threrf23 wrote:
Valid wrote:
Slartibartfast wrote:Jrue Holiday looks like a top 10 player. Great D, great slashing, deadly pull-up, pretty good from range, solid passer.

Except he's not even remotely close to being a top 10 player.

I don't know man. At the very least, he is currently a lot better than I presumed he was a week ago.

Okay, but he is not top 10. Like, top 10 is really, REALLY good. He is probably not even a top 10 guard; let alone a top 10 player.

Ed Pinkney · Post #1779 » by **Ed Pinkney** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:19 am

meatball sub wrote:there's approximately a 0% chance the pelicans trade AD

That seems like a significant over estimation of the chances they move him.

Marvel · Post #1780 » by **Marvel** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:10 am

I love me some Westbrook but damn dude takes some ugly ass forced shots and creates some mind blowing turnovers.