2021-22 NBA Season Discussion

MartinToVaught · Post #121 » by **MartinToVaught** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:36 am

Joe Ingles deserves the exact same reputation that guys like PatBev and Grayson Allen have. Kawhi is still out injured today because of his antics.

Jaivl · Post #122 » by **Jaivl** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:43 am

MisterHibachi wrote:

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Early candidate for pass of the year

Probably not even pass of the day after the magic Jokic just pulled.

Post #123 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:40 pm

MartinToVaught wrote:

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Joe Ingles deserves the exact same reputation that guys like PatBev and Grayson Allen have. Kawhi is still out injured today because of his antics.

I mean that was a dangerous play and it was the right call to eject him. I'll let others hold grudges for perceived past sins.

Max123 · Post #124 » by **Max123** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:50 pm

Really interesting stuff: the Cavs are playing a zone defense with Mobley at the top of the key and Markksnen and Allen at the back.

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Post #125 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 11:18 pm

Max123 wrote:Really interesting stuff: the Cavs are playing a zone defense with Mobley at the top of the key and Markksnen and Allen at the back.

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Flip used to do this with KG at the top of the zone.

Max123 · Post #126 » by **Max123** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 11:52 pm

Judging by this Heat-Pacers game, the Pacers play a really, really nice motion offense this year; so many capable offensive players as well. They are a joy to watch under Carlisle.

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eminence · Post #127 » by **eminence** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:29 am

Rookies this season are looking great early, could wind up being a heck of a class.

Dr Positivity · Post #128 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:57 am

I think Doncic could be assist leader this year

Peregrine01 · Post #129 » by **Peregrine01** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:29 pm

It must be hard for the Warriors to watch what Lamelo is doing. I think it's getting clearer by the day that they made the wrong pick.

Post #130 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:20 pm

Peregrine01 wrote:It must be hard for the Warriors to watch what Lamelo is doing. I think it's getting clearer by the day that they made the wrong pick.

They obviously made the wrong selection, but the real issue has been this trying to have their cake and eat it too. Steph and Draymond have a limited time left. Klay too if he hopefully still has any time. None of these draft picks are likely to contribute much while those guys are still capable of leading a contender.

The mistake was not turning that pick into a veteran. Then failing that, yeah they shouldn't have taken Wiseman. But we knew that then.

eminence · Post #131 » by **eminence** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:15 pm

Harden has not looked right to start the season. I've caught their losses, did he look better in their win?

GSP · Post #132 » by **GSP** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:16 pm

Harden has been the player most affected by the new officiating so far. Lets see when/if he can figure it out

Peregrine01 · Post #133 » by **Peregrine01** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:18 pm

Nets defence looks plain horrid. Hornets got wide open layups almost every possession down the floor late in the game.

BIGJ1ER · Post #134 » by **BIGJ1ER** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:22 pm

Don't mean to sound hot take-y, but I wonder if Harden will actually slip a little this year? He's 32, and has logged major minutes as a high usage superstar and been an iron man his whole career, without really seeming like he takes care of his body to the extent of someone like a lebron.

If he does decline, I doubt it will be anything drastic, but I hope he doesn't, I'd still like to see him compete as a top 10 player.

Peregrine01 · Post #135 » by **Peregrine01** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:35 pm

BIGJ1ER wrote:Don't mean to sound hot take-y, but I wonder if Harden will actually slip a little this year? He's 32, and has logged major minutes as a high usage superstar and been an iron man his whole career, without really seeming like he takes care of his body to the extent of someone like a lebron.

If he does decline, I doubt it will be anything drastic, but I hope he doesn't, I'd still like to see him compete as a top 10 player.

Looks to me like he’s a bit out of shape and is probably most affected by the refs refusing to blow the whistle on his traditional foul baiting moves. Plus, since he’s been the high usage king in a 5-out spread pick and roll system for so long he’s likely not as comfortable playing along side another superstar like KD.

falcolombardi · Post #136 » by **falcolombardi** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:19 am

harden honestly looks slower to me, like he cannot move his body so well anymore since the injury (and maybe age amd tge wear and tear catching up)

any one else feeling like that?

Post #137 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:21 am

falcolombardi wrote:harden honestly looks slower to me, like he cannot move his body so well anymore since the injury (and maybe age amd tge wear and tear catching up)

any one else feeling like that?

I'm definitely feeling like that and it's tanking my fantasy team. :-?

Jaivl · Post #138 » by **Jaivl** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:13 am

Harden looks out of shape, slow and plodding literally every October. Let's wait a bit.

Max123 · Post #139 » by **Max123** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:31 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
falcolombardi wrote:harden honestly looks slower to me, like he cannot move his body so well anymore since the injury (and maybe age amd tge wear and tear catching up)

any one else feeling like that?

I'm definitely feeling like that and it's tanking my fantasy team.

Same for me

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parsnips33 · Post #140 » by **parsnips33** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:20 pm

Richuan Holmes has such a nice touch around the rim it's crazy. If I had a high-usage perimeter creator on my team, he's exactly the kind of finisher I'd want to pair with.