Around the NBA, Season 2017-2018

Daddy 801 · Post #161 » by **Daddy 801** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:12 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:Bill Simmons is so passe. Pay him no mind, he is relevant no longer.

He said he doesn't want to trade for AD anymore cuz Celtics are building something awesome. He also said Donovan Mitchell is future 7 time all-star.

I would disagree with both. 7 is too few.

He sucks. I wish he'd just go away.

I downloaded his podcast a year or so ago and could barely make it through a few podcasts before I stopped listening.

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Crunch 99 · Post #162 » by **Crunch 99** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:32 pm

Daddy 801 wrote:
Crunch 99 wrote:Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers to a win over the red hot Rockets last night with a career high 38 points on 17 attempts.

No idea how the Jazz missed on this guy. Damn.

In his last three games, Kuzma is averaging 30 points on 64% shooting from both the field and 3-point land, along with 9 rebs per game. Kuzma is the first Laker rookie since Jerry West to put together three straight 25 plus point games. Kuzma has narrowly taken over the lead from DM for top rookie scorer. Kuzma looked fantastic in the ESPN broadcast last night.

The Lakers' Lonzo Ball is coming alive on his shooting too, shooting 47% from the field and 47% from three over the last five games. With this serious young talent on the Laker roster, the Lakers are setting up well to compete for big name free agent(s) next summer.

sipclip · Post #163 » by **sipclip** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:20 pm

What Kuz is doing is nuts. I can't believe how great he looks. I never would have imagined it in my wildest dreams after what he showed for the utes.

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sipclip · Post #164 » by **sipclip** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:21 pm

MTJazzv3 wrote:Trey Lyles is actually looking like an NBA player this month in heavy minutes with Sap out. On the season he is shooting .492 on 3's
and this month is he averaging 14 pts, 6 reb in 26 mpg shooting .556 from 3. His rebounding was trash with the Jazz. Hopefully he is finding a fit with the Nuggs.

He has been playing great. I would kill to have a stretch 4 like him on this team going forward with Mitchell and Gobert.

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Post #165 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:26 pm

Saric was criticized for his play earlier this season, but he has bounced back and is playing well again for a while now. His shooting percentages from all ranges have improved over last season as well.

Daddy 801 · Post #166 » by **Daddy 801** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:06 pm

I did not scout many players last season. Just a few at the top of the draft and my man Donovan. But if I remember correct many people had Jordan Bell really high on their wish list for the second draft pick last year. Looks like you guys were correct. Tip of the hat. This is a versatile wing driven league and guys like him are becoming more valuable. Not sure why we didn't go for a big wing or "stretch four" since we traded Lyles. Imagine this team with Kuzma, Bell, etc.

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stitches · Post #167 » by **stitches** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 6:48 pm

Frank's handle is very similar to what Exum's looked like earlier - shaky and unreliable, unstable with some flashes, Especially against pressure he gives up his dribble or you have the sense he's about to lose it any moment.

BTW Enes is beasting on Embiid. With all his warts he's always been a great offensive player and rebounder.

Post #168 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 6:52 pm

Kanter is having a monster game.

Post #169 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:24 pm

Kanter is beasting so hard. What a game he's having.

Post #170 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:41 pm

I know it is a strange thing to say about a guy who just had a 30-20 game but Kanter has been under-utilized and frequently ignored in the Knicks' offense this game as well as all year long.

stitches · Post #171 » by **stitches** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:58 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:I know it is a strange thing to say about a guy who just had a 30-20 game but Kanter has been under-utilized and frequently ignored in the Knicks' offense this game as well as all year long.

Booker after the game probably: 'He got his stats and he got the L as always'

Post #172 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:02 pm

stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:I know it is a strange thing to say about a guy who just had a 30-20 game but Kanter has been under-utilized and frequently ignored in the Knicks' offense this game as well as all year long.

Booker after the game probably: 'He got his stats and he got the L as always'

And that would be an unfair jab on his part. Kanter played really well. Also, the Knicks still own a better record than the Sixers or the Nets (or the Jazz).

stitches · Post #173 » by **stitches** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:05 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:I know it is a strange thing to say about a guy who just had a 30-20 game but Kanter has been under-utilized and frequently ignored in the Knicks' offense this game as well as all year long.

Booker after the game probably: 'He got his stats and he got the L as always'

And that would be an unfair jab on his part. Kanter played really well. Also, the Knicks still own a better record than the Sixers or the Nets (or the Jazz).

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trevor-booker-on-enes-kanter-he-got-his-stats-and-he-got-the-l-as-always/

Post #174 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:10 pm

stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:Booker after the game probably: 'He got his stats and he got the L as always'

And that would be an unfair jab on his part. Kanter played really well. Also, the Knicks still own a better record than the Sixers or the Nets (or the Jazz).

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trevor-booker-on-enes-kanter-he-got-his-stats-and-he-got-the-l-as-always/

Yes, I remember and know the reference. Just don't think Booker should say something like that after this game.

stitches · Post #175 » by **stitches** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:11 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:And that would be an unfair jab on his part. Kanter played really well. Also, the Knicks still own a better record than the Sixers or the Nets (or the Jazz).

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trevor-booker-on-enes-kanter-he-got-his-stats-and-he-got-the-l-as-always/

Yes, I remember and know the reference. Just don't think Booker should say something like that after this game.

The point was - I was kidding and joking around...

KqWIN · Post #176 » by **KqWIN** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:14 pm

Good first game, but that ending was awful. Kanter had a great game, he was working so hard. He was the star for the Knicks while KP was too busy flopping. Porzingis is in Barea/Harden territory as a flopper, maybe even worse. It makes it hard to watch him play.

As for the Sixers, Embiid was incredible as always...but didn't look to have his conditioning yet. Simmons is very talented, but I think teams are starting to scout him/he's scared to drive and get fouled. Interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for him.

Post #177 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:17 pm

stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trevor-booker-on-enes-kanter-he-got-his-stats-and-he-got-the-l-as-always/

Yes, I remember and know the reference. Just don't think Booker should say something like that after this game.

The point was - I was kidding and joking around...

You mean you were jackpotting around. :wink:

AingesBurner · Post #178 » by **AingesBurner** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:42 pm

Man Kanter with a 3 next to Gobert would be slick.

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KqWIN · Post #179 » by **KqWIN** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:34 pm

Awful CLE-GSW game capped off by some awful refereeing. KD had two blatant fouls on LeBron. I normally would not care, but the Warriors fans are gloating saying that Durant is the best defender in the league...They are the most insufferable team ever.

stitches · Post #180 » by **stitches** » Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:44 pm

That refereeing was brutal.