ATL - 2021-22 Regular Season Begins

chonestown · Post #1741 » by **chonestown** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:22 pm

Flawless victory

Post #1742 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:37 pm

ShootingtheJ wrote:
Plossum wrote:The new rules are really hurting Trae and limiting his effectiveness which spreads throughout the team give he's their focal point. I think Atlanta will get better but not sure they'll make the top 4.

True, and sad because they have plenty of talent around Young.

This would be a non issue had they drafted Haliburton last year like they should have, instead of the bum they picked.

They could have cashed in Young on some sucker, and still had a winning PG . Instead, they're the sucker paying Young.

I don't find it sad. I like the new rules.

Post #1743 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:45 pm

Dame is pissed, Harden is pissed and Trae is pissed. Good. All great players but the foul hunting had to stop. Hopefully Silver doesn't cave on this and go back to the old rules.

For 7 seasons Harden averaged at least 10 FTA a game. This year 4.6. Love it. Young is down to 5.3 from 8.7 last year.

Luka is another one whose game is affected. His FTA are at a career low 5.1, down from 7.1 last year. If he's complained about it I haven't noticed.

Giannis is at 9.5 FTA this season. Last season.... 9.5. His FTA are legit.

WRau1 · Post #1744 » by **WRau1** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:53 pm

It's so hilarious how Harden v Giannis careers played out since Harden's "no skill" comments.

Ron Swanson · Post #1745 » by **Ron Swanson** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:04 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Dame is pissed, Harden is pissed and Trae is pissed. Good. All great players but the foul hunting had to stop. Hopefully Silver doesn't cave on this and go back to the old rules.

For 7 seasons Harden averaged at least 10 FTA a game. This year 4.6. Love it. Young is down to 5.3 from 8.7 last year.

Luka is another one whose game is affected. His FTA are at a career low 5.1, down from 7.1 last year. If he's complained about it I haven't noticed.

Giannis is at 9.5 FTA this season. Last season.... 9.5. His FTA are legit.

And Steph is still thriving and in the driver's seat for MVP. Love how the new rules (we might as well just call them the "old rules" returning) are forcing referendums on so many of these dudes' careers in the age of inflated stats. Actual "skill" transcends era. Harden and Trae wouldn't be superstars in any era with the way they're playing right now.

tydett · Post #1746 » by **tydett** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:10 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Giannis is at 9.5 FTA this season. Last season.... 9.5. His FTA are legit.

Furthermore, I submit that Giannis is in that prime LeBron/Shaq category (as far as recency goes) where they get demolished every single time they're in the lane but the NBA can't call all of the fouls on them because it's legitimately the only way to stop them.

Ayt · Post #1747 » by **Ayt** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:57 pm

The big issue with the Hawks is their defense. They ranked 12th in DRTG after McMillan took over last year. This year, they are 27th. They are 13th in ORTG at the moment after being 8th under McMillan last year.

They've largely been healthy, so that isn't the issue and they also basically brought back the same team. I haven't watched them play, so can't say what it is.

FrieAaron · Post #1748 » by **FrieAaron** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:21 pm

Morris is out tonight with "whiplash," rofl.

Ayt · Post #1749 » by **Ayt** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:47 pm

Read on Twitter

stellation · Post #1750 » by **stellation** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:18 am

FrieAaron wrote:Morris is out tonight with "whiplash," rofl.

They've got to be jokicing.

giannis and 1 · Post #1751 » by **giannis and 1** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:29 am

Baddy Chuck wrote:
AussieBuck wrote:
MikeIsGood wrote:

Read on Twitter
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DNP - Sniffles. Seriously, this could not have been a more wonderfully worded tweet given the subject.

It's awesome, reads like the list of complaints provided by a 5 year old who wants to skip school.

Slap a wet paper towel on him and get him back on the court, at least thats what my school nurse would do.

Those wet paperl towels can cure anything :lol:

giannis and 1 · Post #1752 » by **giannis and 1** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:32 am

Ron Swanson wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Dame is pissed, Harden is pissed and Trae is pissed. Good. All great players but the foul hunting had to stop. Hopefully Silver doesn't cave on this and go back to the old rules.

For 7 seasons Harden averaged at least 10 FTA a game. This year 4.6. Love it. Young is down to 5.3 from 8.7 last year.

Luka is another one whose game is affected. His FTA are at a career low 5.1, down from 7.1 last year. If he's complained about it I haven't noticed.

Giannis is at 9.5 FTA this season. Last season.... 9.5. His FTA are legit.

And Steph is still thriving and in the driver's seat for MVP. Love how the new rules (we might as well just call them the "old rules" returning) are forcing referendums on so many of these dudes' careers in the age of inflated stats. Actual "skill" transcends era. Harden and Trae wouldn't be superstars in any era with the way they're playing right now.

Curry looking like the best player on the planet is amazing for the game right now. **** Harden and Young.

Chad34 · Post #1753 » by **Chad34** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:05 am

can't believe i'm going to root for LA tonight considering I have only hatred towards them. That's how much I can't stand the heat :nod:

Chad34 · Post #1754 » by **Chad34** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:13 am

too bad we couldn't have stolen Nikola Vucevic before the bulls got him.

Plossum · Post #1755 » by **Plossum** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:24 am

So does Willie G see out the year with the Pels?

Chad34 · Post #1756 » by **Chad34** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:45 am

who'd you rather have hill or bradley

blazza18 · Post #1757 » by **blazza18** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:51 am

Giannis probably would've made a ton of difference but pretty glad we didn't go with David Griffin as GM.

Chad34 · Post #1758 » by **Chad34** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:55 am

lowery you **** ing bitch flopper

Baddy Chuck · Post #1759 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:06 am

Caruso might have unironically been one of the best pickups for any team this offseason.

Chad34 · Post #1760 » by **Chad34** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:12 am

herro is the best player on the heat. he looks really improved