Around the NBA (4.0) *Non-Celtics Talk*

[Andrew McCeltic]

The funny thing is that in two years DAR may well be a better lead guard than Kyrie (& Kemba)

Btw, looks like Fultz is ready to start the season in Orlando.. takes a long time to get a read on a draft class. Right now Tatum, Fox and Isaac look like the top three, but maybe not in that order. If Fultz gets on track, Orlando is the most asset-rich team in the East.

Fultz has mental issues, I'd be shocked, but happy for him if he makes it through the season. Kid's played like ~30 games in 2 years with no prove(able) major injury or anything and he started shooting the ball like a 3rd grader. Good on him, that he'll manage to collect 20mils. That's a lots of money and if you're smart about, you may be set for life even if you don't play much longer.

They have footage of him shooting without a hitch - and whether his problems were real (very possible) or psychosomatic, he may be able to work through them.

Also, if Langford fixes his own shot and becomes a star, Fultz for Tatum/Langford will be up there as trade returns..

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

The funny thing is that in two years DAR may well be a better lead guard than Kyrie (& Kemba)

Btw, looks like Fultz is ready to start the season in Orlando.. takes a long time to get a read on a draft class. Right now Tatum, Fox and Isaac look like the top three, but maybe not in that order. If Fultz gets on track, Orlando is the most asset-rich team in the East.

Fultz has mental issues, I'd be shocked, but happy for him if he makes it through the season. Kid's played like ~30 games in 2 years with no prove(able) major injury or anything and he started shooting the ball like a 3rd grader. Good on him, that he'll manage to collect 20mils. That's a lots of money and if you're smart about, you may be set for life even if you don't play much longer.

They have footage of him shooting without a hitch - and whether his problems were real (very possible) or psychosomatic, he may be able to work through them.

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I don't know about that. Right now, his shooting form resembles that of a middle school kid who isn't quite strong enough to get the ball to the rim. Looks like he's using his off-arm and shooting with 2 hands.

[Tatumfor2]

I normally think Jalen Rose is a tool, but he sums it up perfectly. Not even one game played yet but if you watch KD's presser......he looks kind of annoyed already at the thought of Kyrie being his "protector".

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B27U15lFfW5/?igshid=123u9ytu0rvjk

I'm ready!

[Slartibartfast]

The funny thing is that in two years DAR may well be a better lead guard than Kyrie (& Kemba)

Btw, looks like Fultz is ready to start the season in Orlando.. takes a long time to get a read on a draft class. Right now Tatum, Fox and Isaac look like the top three, but maybe not in that order. If Fultz gets on track, Orlando is the most asset-rich team in the East.

Fultz has mental issues, I'd be shocked, but happy for him if he makes it through the season. Kid's played like ~30 games in 2 years with no prove(able) major injury or anything and he started shooting the ball like a 3rd grader. Good on him, that he'll manage to collect 20mils. That's a lots of money and if you're smart about, you may be set for life even if you don't play much longer.

Whatever his obstacles are, I'm rooting for him. The guy was absolutely electric at Washington - just insanely fun to watch. The way he could navigate through traffic and around ball screens was incredible. Great passer too.

Magic will be very tough to handle if he can get himself right. They are overloaded at combo forward but they've got a ton of talent, length and athleticism.

[yeahM8]

heheheehe oh man i didnt think it was going to start this early

[zoyathedestroya]

This declaration may come as a surprise, but I truly believe we will win our 18th banner this season. CELTICS!!

[Ernest]

Will be nice to see Rondo and AB on the same team again. Don’t like the lakers but those are my 2 favorite former Celtics still playing.

[Andrew McCeltic]

Bradley has supposedly lost *40* pounds

[LarryBirdsFingr]

Bradley has supposedly lost *40* pounds

What?!

[zoyathedestroya]

Bradley has supposedly lost *40* pounds

What?!

Is he a eunuch now?

[Triple7]

Bradley has supposedly lost *40* pounds

He ain’t fat to begin with!

[Andrew McCeltic]

It was on the wiretap.. it would explain why he was horrible last year - maybe he carries it well...

[greenroom31]

Bradley has supposedly lost *40* pounds

What?!

I had the same reaction until hearing that apparently he says this every offseason...

[Andrew McCeltic]

Washington has hired Rod Thorn (only 78 years young) as a consultant - no idea if it changes anything re: Beal. He does kind of know what he’s doing.

[Green89]

Horford looks gross in a Sixers uniform.

[LewisnotMiller]

Horford looks gross in a Sixers uniform.

I'm gonna miss Al a lot this year. Heck, I'm gonna miss Baynes a lot this year.
Even if Kanter plays d, and Williams takes a step, it's just impossible to imagine two more solid professionals (albeit with different talent levels).

Grant Williams is my hope for the future in that regard. Hard to put that on a rookie though.

[Bostonic33]

Hey, the Pacers and KIngs are playing in India tomorrow (Friday).

[Green89]

Hey, the Pacers and KIngs are playing in India tomorrow (Friday).

I believe it's 9:30am est today. Rockets-Clippers played early this morning. Kawhi already sitting out for rest.

[zoyathedestroya]

Fun game in India. Minimal defense, lots of buckets.

Brogdon, who just got paid a ton, now plays like that guy from the State Farm commercials.

[Green89]

I'm impressed with the Kings and Pacers starters who are playing back to back preseason games in India. That's great for global fans.

On the other hand, you get a preseason game in Hawaii for fans there who never get to see NBA games, and Kawhi won't even suit up.