Official NBA General Discussion 2023-24 V1.0

[OakleyDokely]

Some of the Bucks losses have been ugly, but they're still in a decent shape. They're 2nd in the east with the 3rd best +/-.

Giannis is averaging 30+ on 65 TS%, Lillard is averaging 25 on 60 TS%. When depth matters less in the playoffs, they still have the elite talent to beat anyone in a 7 game series.

[WaltFrazier]

bucks f'd up trading jrue and ruining their entire team culture

They wouldn't have 20 wins if they had Jrue right now.

They're just simply an old team outside of Giannis. No redeeming bench depth either. The fact that they're still 2nd in the east shows that it was the right trade.

Maybe, but the way they're playing now looks disjointed and horrible. No chemistry. All the hoopla about Dame, and the biggest result from the whole thing was Boston getting Jrue. What a steal. If Boston just kept Brogdon they'd still be good but not this dominant. Milwaukee ironically made their biggest East rival the title favorites.

[WaltFrazier]

In all seriousness. I wonder if they look to get rid of some guys and write this year off.

I would love to get Smart. Idk what there cap situation is, but if they're looking to get off some money, we have Trent and other expirings.

I'm not sure how many fans here can stomach watching Smart launch 10+ three pointers a game. He's a career 32% 3pt shooter but lets it fly like he's Reggie Miller.

Yeah. He is launching them at a career high rate at one of worst shooting years haha.

When Pascal is moved. I want Scottie at the 4. I feel like we're going to need a 2 guard or wing who can guard the opposing teams best guard, because I don't think rj or iq are adequate at it.

We'll see I guess.

RJ I get, but why can't IQ guard guys like himself, quick PGs? Seems crazy to have Scottie chasing Curry, Fox, Maxey and the like. IQ has quickness, he and Schroder should be able to take turns guarding the opposing PG.

[HumbleRen]

bucks f'd up trading jrue and ruining their entire team culture

They wouldn't have 20 wins if they had Jrue right now.

They're just simply an old team outside of Giannis. No redeeming bench depth either. The fact that they're still 2nd in the east shows that it was the right trade.

Maybe, but the way they're playing now looks disjointed and horrible. No chemistry. All the hoopla about Dame, and the biggest result from the whole thing was Boston getting Jrue. What a steal. If Boston just kept Brogdon they'd still be good but not this dominant. Milwaukee ironically made their biggest East rival the title favorites.

That tells me it's more so a coaching issue rather than Jrue himself.

Even for their woes, they're still 2nd in the east, their top 2 guys are playing at an elite level with Middleton coming into form. It just seems like they don't trust their coach and for good reason. There's a reason why we didn't even consider interviewing Adrian Griffin.

[Wise80]

I'm not sure how many fans here can stomach watching Smart launch 10+ three pointers a game. He's a career 32% 3pt shooter but lets it fly like he's Reggie Miller.

Yeah. He is launching them at a career high rate at one of worst shooting years haha.

When Pascal is moved. I want Scottie at the 4. I feel like we're going to need a 2 guard or wing who can guard the opposing teams best guard, because I don't think rj or iq are adequate at it.

We'll see I guess.

RJ I get, but why can't IQ guard guys like himself, quick PGs? Seems crazy to have Scottie chasing Curry, Fox, Maxey and the like. IQ has quickness, he and Schroder should be able to take turns guarding the opposing PG.

I agree. All I heard was that he was a very good on ball defender. But I haven't seen it yet. He hasn't looked that great being on ball. I'm assuming there's a reason why Scottie is on those guys and not IQ.

[HumbleRen]

Yeah. He is launching them at a career high rate at one of worst shooting years haha.

When Pascal is moved. I want Scottie at the 4. I feel like we're going to need a 2 guard or wing who can guard the opposing teams best guard, because I don't think rj or iq are adequate at it.

We'll see I guess.

RJ I get, but why can't IQ guard guys like himself, quick PGs? Seems crazy to have Scottie chasing Curry, Fox, Maxey and the like. IQ has quickness, he and Schroder should be able to take turns guarding the opposing PG.

I agree. All I heard was that he was a very good on ball defender. But I haven't seen it yet. He hasn't looked that great being on ball. I'm assuming there's a reason why Scottie is on those guys and not IQ.

Must of gotten some wrong info.

His on ball defence is slightly above average, it's his off ball defence that's great.

[WaltFrazier]

They wouldn't have 20 wins if they had Jrue right now.

They're just simply an old team outside of Giannis. No redeeming bench depth either. The fact that they're still 2nd in the east shows that it was the right trade.

Maybe, but the way they're playing now looks disjointed and horrible. No chemistry. All the hoopla about Dame, and the biggest result from the whole thing was Boston getting Jrue. What a steal. If Boston just kept Brogdon they'd still be good but not this dominant. Milwaukee ironically made their biggest East rival the title favorites.

That tells me it's more so a coaching issue rather than Jrue himself.

Even for their woes, they're still 2nd in the east, their top 2 guys are playing at an elite level with Middleton coming into form. It just seems like they don't trust their coach and for good reason. There's a reason why we didn't even consider interviewing Adrian Griffin.

Humble, your rational logical take on the Bucks is no fun. I'm enjoying reading the panic on the Bucks board far more.

[WaltFrazier]

I like how when the team that gets the most favorable whistle of all goes crazy when one goes against them. Entitled Brown calling for an investigation, lol.

Get the courts involved.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-jaylen-brown-says-nba-needs-to-do-an-investigation-into-controversial-overturned-call-vs-pacers/

[TheGeneral99]

I know there was a lot of Fred hate here and many thought he would only regress but he's playing as good as he did pre-2022 all-star break and posting career highs in assists.

17.5ppg, 8.5apg, 4rpg, 1.1spg on 41% and 40%3fg...his best numbers since 2021-2022.

Obviously I wouldn't give him 43m a year, but he's definitely a high-impact player.

[WaltFrazier]

My third game seeing OG as a Knick but first with Clyde calling the game. Cool.

[WaltFrazier]

OG with a quick 7.

Simon's a bucket

[WaltFrazier]

OG with a quick 7.

Simon's a bucket

Make it 3 corner threes, 2 dunks, 13 points in first quarter already

[Stromile12]

OG poppin off in the 1st

[WaltFrazier]

Precious got extra run because iHart two quick fouls. A steal, 3 boards, a dunk. Missed two open look threes , I'm pulling for him to knock one down. Seems like he's not overdoing the dribble moves.

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[artsncrafts]

OG is gonna be a star!!!

[blastttOFF]

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Gotta love Knicks fans.

[WaltFrazier]

OG sweet spin drive to left hand finish. Clyde: OG spinning and winning.

[NinjaBro]

OG beasting

"If you want to lose brain cells go read Realgm" - Pensare Basketball

[WaltFrazier]

I looked at screen and thought, whaaat is Keegan Murray doing on Portland. Didn't know he has a brother