Around the NBA (2.0), 2018-19 (Non-Celtics Talk)

Roddy · Post #1481 » by **Roddy** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:16 pm

Minnesota deserve better than this. Fire everybody and rebuild.

Thibs, the Wiggins's contract, Butler....just terrible.

La Flame · Post #1482 » by **La Flame** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:18 pm

jmr07019 wrote: Kawhi is the Simmons' kryptonite.

So is Horford lol

Valid · Post #1483 » by **Valid** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:34 pm

Lol. Imagine going into work and "informing" your boss that you will not be coming back until they transfer you to a new department. The entitlement of NBA players today is truly disgusting.

3D Chess · Post #1484 » by **3D Chess** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:37 pm

Read on Twitter

This is a rare case where I think Woj and Shams are getting info from opposite sources.

Triple7 · Post #1485 » by **Triple7** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:03 pm

jmr07019 wrote:6ers got wrecked by the Raps last night. Simmons is gonna have nightmares about Kawhi. I don't think 6ers stand a chance against Raps. Kawhi is the Simmons' kryptonite.

It’s not just kawhi, simmons is the problem. He just can’t shoot even to save his life. Guys like that are the easiest to guard. If he attacks, they just send him to the line. What’s worse for simmons is he needs the ball to succeed. Can’t play off the ball either. Until he develops a jumper, he would continue to put up similar stats. 10-15pts, 10reb, 10assist. and a total liability in the closing minutes.

Marvel · Post #1486 » by **Marvel** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:22 pm

Triple7 wrote:
jmr07019 wrote:6ers got wrecked by the Raps last night. Simmons is gonna have nightmares about Kawhi. I don't think 6ers stand a chance against Raps. Kawhi is the Simmons' kryptonite.

It’s not just kawhi, simmons is the problem. He just can’t shoot even to save his life. Guys like that are the easiest to guard. If he attacks, they just send him to the line. What’s worse for simmons is he needs the ball to succeed. Can’t play off the ball either. Until he develops a jumper, he would continue to put up similar stats. 10-15pts, 10reb, 10assist. and a total liability in the closing minutes.

Glorified Rondo.

Marvel · Post #1487 » by **Marvel** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:23 pm

Andrew McCeltic wrote:Bender is in a tough spot - if we had room to get him on a dirt cheap three year deal and put him in the weight room, I’d do it.. he’s got talent but he’s a matchstick. The Suns rushed him and now they’re blaming him for not being ready for the minutes he wasn’t ready for. He’ll end up like Jan Vesely, playing well in Europe.

do you McCeltic.

darylbe · Post #1488 » by **darylbe** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:43 pm

has anyone been more closely watching the 2018 draft class? It seems like an incredibly talented class, already transitioning into the nba well. or is this just looking way too much into 8 games

Taget · Post #1489 » by **Taget** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:54 pm

3D Chess wrote:

Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter

The way this is worded / being handled is... unique.

So much for competitor Jimbo Buckets.

Who will the four third stringers player with?

Post #1490 » by **K For Three** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 1:42 am

Lebron is really reaching new lows.

Yes, he posted this.

GreenBloodedC · Post #1491 » by **GreenBloodedC** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 2:38 am

50 points for Rose.

FakeScreenName123 · Post #1492 » by **FakeScreenName123** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 2:39 am

so happy for D rose. Watched the game and his emotion at the end was the good sports stuff, man.

Bill Lumbergh · Post #1493 » by **Bill Lumbergh** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 2:50 am

GreenBloodedC wrote:50 points for Rose.

Never thought I'd see that again. Good on him.

Post #1494 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 3:16 am

NuckyPowell wrote:
GreenBloodedC wrote:50 points for Rose.

Never thought I'd see that again. Good on him.

Can't hold a candle to Tony Delk's 53, though...

(In all seriousness, I'm happy for him, especially now that he's not a Knick anymore.)

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #1495 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 3:33 am

Never been a big D-Rose fan, but he's a good story. Good to see a player comeback and enjoy the success that was taken from him due to injury.

Jakeopp · Post #1496 » by **Jakeopp** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 3:59 am

If you told me DRose would score 50 in a game this season I would have laughed in your face.

Absolutely loved the reaction from him and his teammates after the game. Hope he can stay healthy and continue being a productive player. It's been rough watching his career spiral downward since his first knee injury with the Bulls. I'd love to see him make a bit of a come back this year.

Theocy · Post #1497 » by **Theocy** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 12:58 pm

Jakeopp wrote:If you told me DRose would score 50 in a game this season I would have laughed in your face.

Absolutely loved the reaction from him and his teammates after the game. Hope he can stay healthy and continue being a productive player. It's been rough watching his career spiral downward since his first knee injury with the Bulls. I'd love to see him make a bit of a come back this year.

His game doesnt translate well anymore. He was so good at penetrating due to his horrifying speed and body control. He lost that. He is westbrook sans the crazy athleticism nowadays. He can still get the off night he makes it rain but i dont think he can be more than an average shooter and a liability on the defensive end. Still what a story. 50.

truth18 · Post #1498 » by **truth18** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 1:03 pm

I don't give a **** about Derrick Rose. Soft, candy eating POS.

Jimmmycrackcorn · Post #1499 » by **Jimmmycrackcorn** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 2:43 pm

Triple7 wrote:
jmr07019 wrote:6ers got wrecked by the Raps last night. Simmons is gonna have nightmares about Kawhi. I don't think 6ers stand a chance against Raps. Kawhi is the Simmons' kryptonite.

It’s not just kawhi, simmons is the problem. He just can’t shoot even to save his life. Guys like that are the easiest to guard. If he attacks, they just send him to the line. What’s worse for simmons is he needs the ball to succeed. Can’t play off the ball either. Until he develops a jumper, he would continue to put up similar stats. 10-15pts, 10reb, 10assist. and a total liability in the closing minutes.

couple that with the fact he shares the floor with Fultz....another flawed non-shooter...and their future is BIG trouble

AlCelticFan · Post #1500 » by **AlCelticFan** » Thu Nov 1, 2018 4:01 pm

Valid wrote:Lol. Imagine going into work and "informing" your boss that you will not be coming back until they transfer you to a new department. The entitlement of NBA players today is truly disgusting.

It's just economics at work. These guys aren't you or me. They're the best of the best of the best and in very high demand. They get to call the shots, because in the NBA the players are more powerful than the corporations they work for.