Around the NBA streets Vol. 5: ONE MORE TIME

[oreon]

So this Blazers team which could barely beat Nets G-league team gonna upset the Lakers QUIZ?

sheesh. Let's go Grizzlies tbh you deserve it

Probably not but I'd be scared if the games were close. Durant is the only current player i'd take over Dame to close a game. But I'd still expect the Lakers to get through but it would be a fight which doesn't bode well for their championship hopes.
Their path to finals is likely Blazers > Rockets > Clippers > ECF Champ. Those are 4 teams that could win a title. I don't see their role players stepping up that much so its gonna have to be on AD and Bron. For 35 year old Lebron to carry their offense through 4 rounds against elite teams might be too much. I don't know how much he will have in the tank in a game 5, 6 or 7 against the Clippers.

[BenoUdrihFTL]

Are people actually missing Mion? With LAL in the bubble he's putting up 11.9 ppg on brutal .518 TS% in 24 mpg. Dude has nearly twice as many turnovers (13) as 3s made (7 on 30 attempts). Lakers are in serious trouble if they're relying on Mion for anything more than riding the occasional hot hand

[KingDavid]

Are people actually missing Mion? With LAL in the bubble he's putting up 11.9 ppg on brutal .518 TS% in 24 mpg. Dude has nearly twice as many turnovers (13) as 3s made (7 on 30 attempts). Lakers are in serious trouble if they're relying on Mion for anything more than riding the occasional hot hand

He's fat.

[twix2500]

Memphis need to try and figure out how to get in transition. Need to take advantage of their quickness

[twix2500]

Portland big man taking over whew! 15 pts 16 rbs in the 1st half

[twix2500]

Dillon Brooks bringing some playoff intensity. Excellent Game.

[twix2500]

I understand Blazers was abusing Clarke lack of size. But Slo Mo is not gonna do any better. Memphis gotta scheme to use their quickness.

[twix2500]

Clarke at small forward interesting.

[twix2500]

Clarke back at PF. This the lineup i wanted to see. With Clarke and Grayson

[twix2500]

gawd dam use that speed Memphis. Good job

[County of Wade]

Clarke ate up Hassan in that 3rd quarter.

[twix2500]

Clarke ate up Hassan in that 3rd quarter.

Clarke looking like Robert Horry Jr lol

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[twix2500]

Ja is a superstar! Get him a co-star and they a have a playoff team on the regular.

[DayofMourning]

No lie, I wouldn't be upset if we got this guy in 2021:

Watch on YouTube

My favorite player in the NBA.

[IggieCC]

No lie, I wouldn't be upset if we got this guy in 2021:

Watch on YouTube

My favorite player in the NBA.

I dunno OP, I really like him too but he's a victim of small ball NBA. The pace simply doesn't allow him to be on the court. Otherwise there is no reason for him to just play under 27 mpg with only 1.5 fouls per game.

It's a real shame that he'd have had much greater chance to showcase his true potential in the big man era. The best personality, amazing strengths, nice feel for the game.

[Mos_Heat]

I expect quick first round. Only OKC/Rox has a 7game potential, maybe Denver will have some struggles against Utah, but that's it

Bucks in 4
Raps in 4
Celts in 5
Heat in 5

LAL in 5
LAC in 5
Den in 6
Rox in 6

[DayofMourning]

No lie, I wouldn't be upset if we got this guy in 2021:

Watch on YouTube

My favorite player in the NBA.

I dunno OP, I really like him too but he's a victim of small ball NBA. The pace simply doesn't allow him to be on the court. Otherwise there is no reason for him to just play under 27 mpg with only 1.5 fouls per game.

It's a real shame that he'd have had much greater chance to showcase his true potential in the big man era. The best personality, amazing strengths, nice feel for the game.

Sure, he doesn't fit as well as some others. However, his personality is off the charts good. I'm content with being entertained if we don't catch a big one.

[AirP.]

Embiid watch... I think this is the off-season he may become available. Philly Embiid is just a talented player, in Miami he'd be a talented player pushed by the culture and his teammates, he'd be a MVP candidate every year for the 5-8 years. He's one of the handful of players who can be the best player on the court in ANY playoff series.

[HeatFanLifer]

Embiid watch... I think this is the off-season he may become available. Philly Embiid is just a talented player, in Miami he'd be a talented player pushed by the culture and his teammates, he'd be a MVP candidate every year for the 5-8 years. He's one of the handful of players who can be the best player on the court in ANY playoff series.

I just don’t see Embiid and Bam being on the same team. Too much of the cap would be tied to two bigs in a league where one big is often enough.

I think Embiid could push for a trade if the 76ers continue to under perform, especially since Philly fans are demanding. But I do not think it would be a trade to the Heat.

[DayofMourning]

Embiid watch... I think this is the off-season he may become available. Philly Embiid is just a talented player, in Miami he'd be a talented player pushed by the culture and his teammates, he'd be a MVP candidate every year for the 5-8 years. He's one of the handful of players who can be the best player on the court in ANY playoff series.

Can you formulate a realistic trade that'd get him here?