ATL: The 2019-20 Season Has Begun

Beorn · Post #321 » by **Beorn** » Wed Oct 9, 2019 7:21 pm

@Aussies of the forum, how on hell did Cam Bairstow managed to get drafted into the NBA? I've watched him in 2 Eurocup games so far, and he has looked beyond awful, like "I can't do anything positive on the floor against Limoges' backups" bad.

We really need a non-NBA basketball thread

stellation · Post #322 » by **stellation** » Wed Oct 9, 2019 8:27 pm

steger_3434 wrote:
stellation wrote:If Ayton can translate those numbers to the regular season he might be a 6th man of the year candidate.

How do you win 6th man when your a starter?

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Surely Baynes will beat him out for the starting spot.

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stellation · Post #323 » by **stellation** » Wed Oct 9, 2019 8:44 pm

Beorn wrote:@Aussies of the forum, how on hell did Cam Bairstow managed to get drafted into the NBA? I've watched him in 2 Eurocup games so far, and he has looked beyond awful, like "I can't do anything positive on the floor against Limoges' backups" bad.

We really need a non-NBA basketball thread

He had a phenomenal senior season (if you go back and check his progress year to year at college it's really pretty remarkable), I think it was just taking a flyer on a potential bench big.

He should be a solid big in Europe if he sticks around long enough, but he's struggled coming back from a pretty bad knee injury- he missed about a year of basketball then last year returned and was very slowly working into things. His consistency/confidence seemed pretty shot.

stellation · Post #324 » by **stellation** » Wed Oct 9, 2019 8:45 pm

jschligs wrote:
TroyD92 wrote:So Ben Simmons made a three against some team from China. ??

The crowd went ****ing nuts. It was almost disrespectful to Ben but I'm sure he's hyped. It was an end of quarter "why not" type of shot. 100% different than in game, not as time is expiring, against NBA talent in my opinion but it at least showed he can hit it.

I'm not sure the NBA talent would matter too greatly- I'm guessing he would have been even more open if it was an NBA game.

Beorn · Post #325 » by **Beorn** » Wed Oct 9, 2019 10:23 pm

stellation wrote:
Beorn wrote:@Aussies of the forum, how on hell did Cam Bairstow managed to get drafted into the NBA? I've watched him in 2 Eurocup games so far, and he has looked beyond awful, like "I can't do anything positive on the floor against Limoges' backups" bad.

We really need a non-NBA basketball thread

He had a phenomenal senior season (if you go back and check his progress year to year at college it's really pretty remarkable), I think it was just taking a flyer on a potential bench big.

He should be a solid big in Europe if he sticks around long enough, but he's struggled coming back from a pretty bad knee injury- he missed about a year of basketball then last year returned and was very slowly working into things. His consistency/confidence seemed pretty shot.

to be fair he was solid in the 2nd game after I posted this :lol:

I asked because -in minimal sample size- he looks small, he can't move or jump, he shows no particular aptitude to good defensive positioning, and he isn't a particularly good at shooting, playing in the post or passing.

Badgerlander · Post #326 » by **Badgerlander** » Wed Oct 9, 2019 10:46 pm

In the wake of the whole China thing, Chris Tucker should pull out of rush hour 4

HaroldinGMinor · Post #327 » by **HaroldinGMinor** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:00 am

Rumor floating around that this China thing might affect the cap number in 2020-21

Bucksmaniac · Post #328 » by **Bucksmaniac** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:08 am

Tony Snell didn’t play in the Playoffs for us, basically at all, and now he’s starting in Detroit. I know it’s preseason but it shows you where their wing depth is.

bucksfansince88 · Post #329 » by **bucksfansince88** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:07 am

Bucksmaniac wrote:Tony Snell didn’t play in the Playoffs for us, basically at all, and now he’s starting in Detroit. I know it’s preseason but it shows you where their wing depth is.

Casey might be the Snell whisperer.

SirChurros · Post #330 » by **SirChurros** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:51 am

Ok, Zion. I see you.

BradMKE · Post #331 » by **BradMKE** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:03 am

HaroldinGMinor wrote:Rumor floating around that this China thing might affect the cap number in 2020-21

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-nba-teams-planning-for-scenario-in-which-salary-cap-would-drop-due-to-situation-with-china-003037770.html

SupremeHustle · Post #332 » by **SupremeHustle** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:36 am

That baseline drive 360 dunk thing that Zion did tonight was crazy. It was light work for him, though.

GoBrewersGo · Post #333 » by **GoBrewersGo** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:06 am

GoBrewersGo wrote:Taking injuries out of the equation, is it possible that the Bucks could take a step back and win fewer than 50 games this year? Just thinking back to the hype of post 2001 where the Bucks were coming off a season where they were a game away from the finals, then started off the season 9-1, and then only won 41 games and missed the playoffs.

I'm seeing absolutely no one predicting fewer than 50. We went 18 years without winning 50 games until last season, and now it's automatically assumed we'll do so again.

To me it seems automatic that they'll win 50+, but a part of me wonders if we're taking it for granted and forgetting how hard it was to get over that hump. Giannis had a great 17-18 season, but they only won 44 (albeit Kidd/Prunty were coaching). Idk, just a thought.

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Ok nvm. If healthy, they're winning 50

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Jez2983 · Post #334 » by **Jez2983** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:26 am

GoBrewersGo wrote:
GoBrewersGo wrote:Taking injuries out of the equation, is it possible that the Bucks could take a step back and win fewer than 50 games this year? Just thinking back to the hype of post 2001 where the Bucks were coming off a season where they were a game away from the finals, then started off the season 9-1, and then only won 41 games and missed the playoffs.

I'm seeing absolutely no one predicting fewer than 50. We went 18 years without winning 50 games until last season, and now it's automatically assumed we'll do so again.

To me it seems automatic that they'll win 50+, but a part of me wonders if we're taking it for granted and forgetting how hard it was to get over that hump. Giannis had a great 17-18 season, but they only won 44 (albeit Kidd/Prunty were coaching). Idk, just a thought.

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Ok nvm. If healthy, they're winning 50

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The rust of years gone past is hard to shake.

Plossum · Post #335 » by **Plossum** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:45 am

Fultz looks pretty good until he has to take a shot. But he’s quick and looks pretty good at getting to the rack. He’s no star but could be a useful nba player still.

Beorn · Post #336 » by **Beorn** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:32 pm

Skiles is the favorite for Olympiacos HC job; I don't know if I have to laugh hysterically or cry

crkone · Post #337 » by **crkone** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:39 pm

Beorn wrote:Skiles is the favorite for Olympiacos HC job; I don't know if I have to laugh hysterically or cry

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Baddy Chuck · Post #338 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:02 pm

Skiles would be a great pickup for Olympiacos. His years coaching legends like Luke Ridnour and Beno Udrih have prepared him for coaching an immense talent like Vassilis Spanoulis.

Post #339 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:03 pm

The China stuff was brought up here and very quickly took a bad turn. So talk about it in Current Affairs or the General board. PP already posted that. Thanks!

Post #340 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:04 pm

Baddy Chuck wrote:Skiles would be a great pickup for Olympiacos. His years coaching legends like Luke Ridnour and Beno Udrih have prepared him for coaching an immense talent like Vassilis Spanoulis.