Around the NBA (Non-Celtics) 2020-21, Part 1

playa-hater · Post #1881 » by **playa-hater** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 2:58 am

The only thing I can find as of Now is that G Hayward left the game and did not return with a foot sprain. Definitely don't want anything serious, but Boston really needs to win On Sunday vs Char..

Post #1882 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 3:18 am

CeltsfaninDC wrote:So are we NOT going to talk about KD and his ongoing homophobia and bigoted remarks? We all knew he was a complete a-hole, but he shouldn't be getting a pass for being horrible human because he's good at basketball

What did he say?

threrf23 · Post #1883 » by **threrf23** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 4:46 am

SuperDeluxe wrote:
CeltsfaninDC wrote:So are we NOT going to talk about KD and his ongoing homophobia and bigoted remarks? We all knew he was a complete a-hole, but he shouldn't be getting a pass for being horrible human because he's good at basketball

What did he say?

My understanding is, Michael Rapaport called him out for being “super sensitive about everything,” which sparked a persisting text message conversation where the two talked trash to each other. Michael Rapaport then shared KD's worst texts with the media while admittedly leaving out many of his own texts. You can Google what was said, from what I saw it was childish trash talk + bad language but I didn't see any slurs, but supposedly there were slurs.

LarryBirdsFingr · Post #1884 » by **LarryBirdsFingr** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 4:56 am

threrf23 wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:
CeltsfaninDC wrote:So are we NOT going to talk about KD and his ongoing homophobia and bigoted remarks? We all knew he was a complete a-hole, but he shouldn't be getting a pass for being horrible human because he's good at basketball

What did he say?

My understanding is, Michael Rapaport called him out for being “super sensitive about everything,” which sparked a persisting text message conversation where the two talked trash to each other. Michael Rapaport then shared KD's worst texts with the media while admittedly leaving out many of his own texts. You can Google what was said, from what I saw it was childish trash talk + bad language but I didn't see any slurs, but supposedly there were slurs.

There were four screen shots that I saw Rappaport post, it wasn't great. Hilarious that the media isn't running more with it.

Post #1885 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 5:13 am

It looks like Woj felt the need to inform without offending the sensibilities of the star.

Read on Twitter

Post #1886 » by **tlee324** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 8:01 am

So... um... Paul Pierce was trending just now....aaaaand... hmmmm

Post #1887 » by **Bleeding Green** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 6:32 pm

Damn imagine being worth a couple hundred million and you still only get a half-assed shoulder massage and b-rate stripper on the floor? Hopefully they are all vaccinated.

lmao what a weird scene, dudes just playing poker and video games.

bballcool34 · Post #1888 » by **bballcool34** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 6:35 pm

Aaron Gordon playing some impressive defense for the Nuggets apparently

CeltsFlow · Post #1889 » by **CeltsFlow** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 6:36 pm

Read on Twitter

It wasn't just for us it seems, sucks to see Gordo just can't stay healthy these days

Post #1890 » by **ParticleMan** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 7:52 pm

wow, even just the threat of playing boston and hayward gets injured again.
seriously tho that sucks. hope he recovers quickly.

Post #1891 » by **Feed Your Head** » Sat Apr 3, 2021 8:26 pm

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bucknersrevenge · Post #1892 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 2:03 am

bballcool34 wrote:Aaron Gordon playing some impressive defense for the Nuggets apparently

Not surprised in the slightest. Now unlocked to play in the role he's supposed to be in. Couldn't have found a better place to play. Happy for the kid.

NuckyPowell · Post #1893 » by **NuckyPowell** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 2:19 pm

I hope IT tears it up in his comeback in N.O., but if he craps out, I wouldn't mind seeing him as a Celtics assistant coach some day. Think he'd be good in the locker room, and a guy our young stars would respect, and then, I know it's a business, and you go for the talent when you can get it, but he was great for us, and even though it was a good basketball decision, trading him was rough from the human side of it. Probably sentimental schmaltz, but I'd like him back with the team in some capacity.

Ernest · Post #1894 » by **Ernest** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 2:30 pm

is DMC the first player to play for all 4 California teams?

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #1895 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 2:44 pm

Ernest wrote:is DMC the first player to play for all 4 California teams?

I’m pretty sure Matt Barnes has done it already.

Curmudgeon · Post #1896 » by **Curmudgeon** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 4:09 pm

CeltsFlow wrote:

Read on Twitter

It wasn't just for us it seems, sucks to see Gordo just can't stay healthy these days

The irony is that he injured his ankle stepping on the foot of......Myles Turner.

Post #1897 » by **darrendaye** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 4:33 pm

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MagicBagley18 · Post #1898 » by **MagicBagley18** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 4:59 pm

Jrue holiday- a very good player whose not an all star makes 40 million per

KGtabake · Post #1899 » by **KGtabake** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 5:31 pm

darrendaye wrote:

Read on Twitter

I was all in trading for Jrue.
I believed that a backcourt of Marcus-Jrue would have been the best defensive backcourt in history.
But i get that the price was too much.

I also get that the market dictates the contracts nowadays. 40 mil per is too much.
The Bucks had decided to give it to him from the moment they traded for him. They preferred him than CP. If this was a good choice, remains to be seen in the future.

Their trio of Antetokounmpo/Middleton/Jrue is set. They will be contending for the next 3 years.
But now we'll see if their FO is worthy.
They have to surround the trio with low cost good players. Portis is a good example.
Lopez is not.

Overall, happy for Jrue. Always liked him as a player and he seems a great guy too.

Curmudgeon · Post #1900 » by **Curmudgeon** » Sun Apr 4, 2021 5:56 pm

KGtabake wrote:
darrendaye wrote:

Read on Twitter

I was all in trading for Jrue.
I believed that a backcourt of Marcus-Jrue would have been the best defensive backcourt in history.
But i get that the price was too much.

I also get that the market dictates the contracts nowadays. 40 mil per is too much.
The Bucks had decided to give it to him from the moment they traded for him. They preferred him than CP. If this was a good choice, remains to be seen in the future.

Their trio of Antetokounmpo/Middleton/Jrue is set. They will be contending for the next 3 years.
But now we'll see if their FO is worthy.
They have to surround the trio with low cost good players. Portis is a good example.
Lopez is not.

Overall, happy for Jrue. Always liked him as a player and he seems a great guy too.

DiVincenzo isn't a bad role player either at $3M per.