The Around The NBA Thread

johnnyvann840 · Post #1701 » by **johnnyvann840** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:27 pm

Cameron Payne is starting in the Western Conference Finals...... and he looks great

Andi Obst · Post #1702 » by **Andi Obst** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:34 pm

I love Chris Paul. Chris Paul is great. But the media needs to stop acting like he picked up some guys off the streets and turned them into this version of the Suns. It’s disrespectful.

dice · Post #1703 » by **dice** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:40 pm

Ice Man wrote:Brook Lopez not showcasing the value of a Stanford education ... honestly, I think that was worse than J.R. Smith's gaffe. I mean, it was directly after a timeout, everybody on the planet but apparently the Stanford guy knew that there was 2 seconds to make a play.

if JR hadn't made a good play in the first place, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to gaffe

dice · Post #1704 » by **dice** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:45 pm

Am2626 wrote:
Ice Man wrote:
Wingy wrote:Invincible, eh?

Barring injuries. I wasn't sure before but after this series it's clear that the Nets with Kyrie and Harden would have been miles better than the Bucks, and therefore probably miles better than any other remaining team. I mean, the series would have been a blowout.

But believe me, I am happy to see the Bucks advance. Fear the Deer!

I would be too but hate what they did not being competitive in that game against the Bulls. Can’t root for the Bucks because of that.

you can't root for the bucks because they did what every other team would have done in the last game of the regular season w/ nothing to play for?

Andi Obst · Post #1705 » by **Andi Obst** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:53 pm

Incredible performance by Booker. 40-point triple double in his first WCF game.

PrimzyBulls81 · Post #1706 » by **PrimzyBulls81** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:54 pm

Book it - Suns up 1:0, great win today! Lets go Suns to the NBA finals!

Am2626 · Post #1707 » by **Am2626** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:01 pm

dice wrote:
Am2626 wrote:
Ice Man wrote:
Barring injuries. I wasn't sure before but after this series it's clear that the Nets with Kyrie and Harden would have been miles better than the Bucks, and therefore probably miles better than any other remaining team. I mean, the series would have been a blowout.

But believe me, I am happy to see the Bucks advance. Fear the Deer!

I would be too but hate what they did not being competitive in that game against the Bulls. Can’t root for the Bucks because of that.

you can't root for the bucks because they did what every other team would have done in the last game of the regular season w/ nothing to play for?

The Bucks didn’t even play guys like Bobby Portis. The Bulls had even less to play for and they played most of their guys. I can understand holding out Giannis and 1 or 2 other guys but they didn’t even play bench players. Complete joke with the team that they fielded. There are G League Teams with better rosters. Fans pay to see these games.

dice · Post #1708 » by **dice** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:03 pm

LateNight wrote:
MrSparkle wrote:Presuming Kawhi and Paul miss the WCFs, is this the NBA’s worst final four of all time?

Embiid and Giannis are great, but their team builds so drab.

Don’t agree. I actually would have preferred for the clippers to lose too. Time for some new blood

nothing wrong with a surprise now and again. not sure why people love parity in the nfl but not in the nba. i know that the latter is more star driven, but do we need superteams deep in the playoffs EVERY year?

WindyCityBorn · Post #1709 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:40 pm

dice wrote:
LateNight wrote:
MrSparkle wrote:Presuming Kawhi and Paul miss the WCFs, is this the NBA’s worst final four of all time?

Embiid and Giannis are great, but their team builds so drab.

Don’t agree. I actually would have preferred for the clippers to lose too. Time for some new blood

nothing wrong with a surprise now and again. not sure why people love parity in the nfl but not in the nba. i know that the latter is more star driven, but do we need superteams deep in the playoffs EVERY year?

No I hate super teams formed by prissy stars. The only way don’t win is if injury derails them. We already have young guys like Zion and possibly Luka acting disgruntled. NBA players have way too much power.

Post #1710 » by **Ice Man** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:55 pm

MrSparkle wrote:Presuming Kawhi and Paul miss the WCFs, is this the NBA’s worst final four of all time?

It's a weak group. Not a single team in the league this season played at 60-win pace. The Nets clearly were a 60+ win team, had they been healthy and cared about the regular season, but they are gone. What's left are the injured Clippers, two high 50s try hard teams, and Philly, which I rate as the only remaining team that has an extra gear -- but I might be wrong about that, given how Simmons repeatedly disappoints in the playoffs.

WindyCityBorn · Post #1711 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:03 pm

It’s weird how Paul George just all of sudden becomes a playoff performer now that he is the man again. Couldn’t do it playing under Westbrook or Leonard.

dice · Post #1712 » by **dice** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:24 pm

WindyCityBorn wrote:
dice wrote:
LateNight wrote:
Don’t agree. I actually would have preferred for the clippers to lose too. Time for some new blood

nothing wrong with a surprise now and again. not sure why people love parity in the nfl but not in the nba. i know that the latter is more star driven, but do we need superteams deep in the playoffs EVERY year?

No I hate super teams formed by prissy stars. The only way don’t win is if injury derails them. We already have young guys like Zion and possibly Luka acting disgruntled. NBA players have way too much power.

i would say not enough competitiveness

PaKii94 · Post #1713 » by **PaKii94** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:57 pm

WindyCityBorn wrote:It’s weird how Paul George just all of sudden becomes a playoff performer now that he is the man again. Couldn’t do it playing under Westbrook or Leonard.

It's all about the opportunities players get

dice · Post #1714 » by **dice** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:39 am

PaKii94 wrote:
WindyCityBorn wrote:It’s weird how Paul George just all of sudden becomes a playoff performer now that he is the man again. Couldn’t do it playing under Westbrook or Leonard.

It's all about the opportunities players get

he hasn't been bad in the playoffs playing with westbrook and kawhi. he's just been especially good the last 3 games

BullChit · Post #1715 » by **BullChit** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:30 am

I know Book is a baller and a hell of a scorer but I will be honest I didn't think he had that type of game in him.. and in game one of the WCF with CP3 out... Wow... Just wow..

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TheStig · Post #1716 » by **TheStig** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:41 am

Ice Man wrote:
MrSparkle wrote:Presuming Kawhi and Paul miss the WCFs, is this the NBA’s worst final four of all time?

It's a weak group. Not a single team in the league this season played at 60-win pace. The Nets clearly were a 60+ win team, had they been healthy and cared about the regular season, but they are gone. What's left are the injured Clippers, two high 50s try hard teams, and Philly, which I rate as the only remaining team that has an extra gear -- but I might be wrong about that, given how Simmons repeatedly disappoints in the playoffs.

I think the Suns would be the 76ers. 76ers are having issues with Atlanta.

Post #1717 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:56 am

Philly has no excuse if they lose to the Hawks. None.

I think player heads will roll. I think the obvious is Simmons since they dont have much flexibility.

dice · Post #1718 » by **dice** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:16 am

Am2626 wrote:
dice wrote:
Am2626 wrote:
I would be too but hate what they did not being competitive in that game against the Bulls. Can’t root for the Bucks because of that.

you can't root for the bucks because they did what every other team would have done in the last game of the regular season w/ nothing to play for?

The Bucks didn’t even play guys like Bobby Portis. The Bulls had even less to play for and they played most of their guys. I can understand holding out Giannis and 1 or 2 other guys but they didn’t even play bench players. Complete joke with the team that they fielded. There are G League Teams with better rosters. Fans pay to see these games.

are bulls fans paying to see zach lavine or bobby portis? 'cause they didn't see either

Post #1719 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:20 am

I dont know how Simmons recovers from this if they lose. That last play was ridiculous.

Leslie Forman · Post #1720 » by **Leslie Forman** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:29 am

Ice Man wrote:
MrSparkle wrote:Presuming Kawhi and Paul miss the WCFs, is this the NBA’s worst final four of all time?

It's a weak group. Not a single team in the league this season played at 60-win pace. The Nets clearly were a 60+ win team, had they been healthy and cared about the regular season, but they are gone. What's left are the injured Clippers, two high 50s try hard teams, and Philly, which I rate as the only remaining team that has an extra gear -- but I might be wrong about that, given how Simmons repeatedly disappoints in the playoffs.

A lot of people like to call last year's Miami team a fluke. That Miami team would beat every team left, IMO.

This is the worst quality season since the '99 one.