Around the league 2017-2018

Post #661 » by **Sixerscan** » Mon Oct 9, 2017 3:06 pm

How the heck did those teams only score 75 and 69 points in a preseason game? It's not like coaches are putting in real defensive game plans at this point. Am I missing something and they only played 3 quarters?

Kobblehead · Post #662 » by **Kobblehead** » Mon Oct 9, 2017 5:48 pm

Watch on YouTube

Would have loved to have this guy as a reserve F on this team.

ProcessDoctor · Post #663 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Mon Oct 9, 2017 7:55 pm

Ingram will be lucky if he has a similar career trajectory as Harrison Barnes or Marvin Williams. Seems to have good physical tools, but that's about it. He was overrated due to similar physical characteristics as KD, but he's not elite or above average at any one skill. To think we could have ended up in the Lakers' shoes...

2014: Randle (#5) vs. Embiid (#3)
2015: DLO (#2) vs. OK4 (#3)
2016: Ingram (#2) vs. Simmons (#1)
2017: Ball (#2) vs. Fultz (#1)

Out of those, I'd take DLO over OK4 but I don't think either will become an all-star. Otherwise, I think we nailed the rest (and I don't mean to start another Ball vs. Fultz discussion, it's JMO).

Negrodamus · Post #664 » by **Negrodamus** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:14 am

Dennis Smith Jr looks a hell of a lot like Russell Westbrook in his motions and explosiveness.

Negrodamus · Post #665 » by **Negrodamus** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:23 am

Monk went 7-22 today. 2-11 on threes. I know it's preseason, but I can't stress how happy I am to not have him.

Kobblehead · Post #666 » by **Kobblehead** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:38 am

Negrodamus wrote:Monk went 7-22 today. 2-11 on threes. I know it's preseason, but I can't stress how happy I am to not have him.

1 for 8 in the fourth quarter, damn.

JojoSlimbiid · Post #667 » by **JojoSlimbiid** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:51 am

Suns play like they hate each other. That and they almost all play dumb as hell.

Kobblehead · Post #668 » by **Kobblehead** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:53 am

I get teams valuing freshman talent, but how the hell did Luke Kennard get drafted in front of Donovan Mitchell?

76ciology · Post #669 » by **76ciology** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:26 am

Kobblehead wrote:I get teams valuing freshman talent, but how the hell did Luke Kennard get drafted in front of Donovan Mitchell?

Tradition of Pistons Poor GM job

Negrodamus · Post #670 » by **Negrodamus** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:16 am

Kobblehead wrote:I get teams valuing freshman talent, but how the hell did Luke Kennard get drafted in front of Donovan Mitchell?

I don't think this statement will be reserved for only Kennard. I still can't believe how far he fell. Seemed like a sure thing at the time.

76ciology · Post #671 » by **76ciology** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:47 am

Kobblehead wrote:I get teams valuing freshman talent, but how the hell did Luke Kennard get drafted in front of Donovan Mitchell?

Kobble or anyone,

You guys think Josh Richardson of the Heat can maintain his current good play in the offseason? Fantasy basketball reasons

Kobblehead · Post #672 » by **Kobblehead** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 1:46 pm

It depends on what role Miami is committed to giving him. The fact that he just got extended probably suggests that they'll feature him more on offense. That said, he's always been a streaky shooter. It's a tough call.

Negrodamus · Post #673 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:04 am

This Donovan Mitchell kid looks pretty good so far. 14 points in the first half. Nice to see he got that dribbling issue under control.

76ciology · Post #674 » by **76ciology** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:18 am

I dont know if coincidence but with the Lakers trying too hard to follow the Warriors blueprint, could they have traded DLo for Brolo just like Monta for Bogut? Because looking at their roster, they need some upside and right now there's very limited

Kolkmania · Post #675 » by **Kolkmania** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:37 am

76ciology wrote:I dont know if coincidence but with the Lakers trying too hard to follow the Warriors blueprint, could they have traded DLo for Brolo just like Monta for Bogut? Because looking at their roster, they need some upside and right now there's very limited

They traded Russell to get rid of the Mozgov contract, not because they like Lopez. Their number one priority is creating cap space for the 2018 summer.

LordCovington33 · Post #676 » by **LordCovington33** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:54 am

Negrodamus wrote:This Donovan Mitchell kid looks pretty good so far. 14 points in the first half. Nice to see he got that dribbling issue under control.

Took 20 shots for his 26 points though

Negrodamus · Post #677 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:00 am

simmbiid wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:This Donovan Mitchell kid looks pretty good so far. 14 points in the first half. Nice to see he got that dribbling issue under control.

Took 20 shots for his 26 points though

And was 50% shooting from the field as a guard.

LordCovington33 · Post #678 » by **LordCovington33** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:10 am

Negrodamus wrote:
simmbiid wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:This Donovan Mitchell kid looks pretty good so far. 14 points in the first half. Nice to see he got that dribbling issue under control.

Took 20 shots for his 26 points though

And was 50% shooting from the field as a guard.

Including 22% from 3.

TTP · Post #679 » by **TTP** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:40 am

Unbreakable99 wrote:Kuzma may wind up being the best player in this draft. I don’t think what he’s showing is fake. His shooting is real.

Over/under on his 3P% this year?

Negrodamus · Post #680 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:58 am

simmbiid wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
simmbiid wrote:
Took 20 shots for his 26 points though

And was 50% shooting from the field as a guard.

Including 22% from 3.

Some players have off nights shooting threes. He still managed to shoot 50% from the field and scored 26 points. I'm not concerned about his 3pt shooting. I'm more concerned about his finishing, which has apparently improved since UL.