NBA 2019-2020 season thread

[Fierce1]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

[Phantom255x]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

[Fierce1]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

[Phantom255x]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

At the expense of Tatum and/or Brown + numerous picks? No thanks.

[Fierce1]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

At the expense of Tatum and/or Brown + numerous picks? No thanks.

What if the Sixers ask for Kemba or Hayward + picks?

[CelticSooner]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

At the expense of Tatum and/or Brown + numerous picks? No thanks.

What if the Sixers ask for Kemba or Hayward + picks?

Embiid is going West if he got traded.

[Boris Badenov]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

He's shooting 44% from 3pt in crunch time this year, which is higher than his season average of 39% and equal to what he shoots from 3pt in the 4th quarter overall.

[Fierce1]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

He's shooting 44% from 3pt in crunch time this year, which is higher than his season average of 39% and equal to what he shoots from 3pt in the 4th quarter overall.

https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=401160854

1:44      Kemba Walker misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot   94 - 90

With the Celts leading by 4, in regulation, why shoot a 3?
Maybe it's the decision making.

That shot and miss led to a Clipper fast break that cut the Celtic lead to 2 points with 1:37 left in the 4th.

Celts ended up losing that game in OT.

Kemba has this knack of going for "all in" shots in crunch time.

I think Kemba needs to learn that he's with the Celtics already, not the Hornets.

[gouki88]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

At the expense of Tatum and/or Brown + numerous picks? No thanks.

What if the Sixers ask for Kemba or Hayward + picks?

And here we go again. Instantly make Philly the best team in the East? I'd rather not

[Fierce1]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

At the expense of Tatum and/or Brown + numerous picks? No thanks.

What if the Sixers ask for Kemba or Hayward + picks?

And here we go again. Instantly make Philly the best team in the East? I'd rather not

I think that's a point of view of a Celtics fan.

Based on value, Embiid is more valuable than Hayward or Kemba.

A 7-foot All-Star Center is harder to find than a wing player or a scoring PG.

[gouki88]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

He's shooting 44% from 3pt in crunch time this year, which is higher than his season average of 39% and equal to what he shoots from 3pt in the 4th quarter overall.

https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=401160854

1:44      Kemba Walker misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot   94 - 90

With the Celts leading by 4, in regulation, why shoot a 3?
Maybe it's the decision making.

That shot and miss led to a Clipper fast break that cut the Celtic lead to 2 points with 1:37 left in the 4th.

Celts ended up losing that game in OT.

Kemba has this knack of going for "all in" shots in crunch time.

I think Kemba needs to learn that he's with the Celtics already, not the Hornets.

He's literally one of the best clutch scorers in the league on the team with the 4th best record in the league (in the spite of many injuries), and you somehow find this to complain about? Really?

[gouki88]

I like Hubie Brown. But is he serious?? “Credit to Embiid for still fighting”. Are we watching the same game? Once MIL went on that 3rd quarter run he clearly stopped caring, which perfectly sums up who Embiid is.

And even if he was trying, I mean I’d sure hope he was regardless the score and circumstances. Getting paid 150M and calls himself “the best player in the world”. Plus he also sat out like half the quarter because of foul trouble to begin with. 

The question is would Celtic fans love the idea of Embiid playing for the Celts if the Sixer front office calls Danny Ainge and offers Embiid to the Celts in a trade?

At the expense of Tatum and/or Brown + numerous picks? No thanks.

What if the Sixers ask for Kemba or Hayward + picks?

And here we go again. Instantly make Philly the best team in the East? I'd rather not

I think that's a point of view of a Celtics fan.

Based on value, Embiid is more valuable than Hayward or Kemba.

A 7-foot All-Star Center is harder to find than a wing player or a scoring PG.

It's even harder to find someone as fragile as Embiid

[Fierce1]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

He's shooting 44% from 3pt in crunch time this year, which is higher than his season average of 39% and equal to what he shoots from 3pt in the 4th quarter overall.

https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=401160854

1:44      Kemba Walker misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot   94 - 90

With the Celts leading by 4, in regulation, why shoot a 3?
Maybe it's the decision making.

That shot and miss led to a Clipper fast break that cut the Celtic lead to 2 points with 1:37 left in the 4th.

Celts ended up losing that game in OT.

Kemba has this knack of going for "all in" shots in crunch time.

I think Kemba needs to learn that he's with the Celtics already, not the Hornets.

He's literally one of the best clutch scorers in the league on the team with the 4th best record in the league (in the spite of many injuries), and you somehow find this to complain about? Really?

According to this 4th qtr. stats, Tatum is ranked higher than Kemba.
https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=PTS&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Period=4

[gouki88]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

He's shooting 44% from 3pt in crunch time this year, which is higher than his season average of 39% and equal to what he shoots from 3pt in the 4th quarter overall.

https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=401160854

1:44      Kemba Walker misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot   94 - 90

With the Celts leading by 4, in regulation, why shoot a 3?
Maybe it's the decision making.

That shot and miss led to a Clipper fast break that cut the Celtic lead to 2 points with 1:37 left in the 4th.

Celts ended up losing that game in OT.

Kemba has this knack of going for "all in" shots in crunch time.

I think Kemba needs to learn that he's with the Celtics already, not the Hornets.

He's literally one of the best clutch scorers in the league on the team with the 4th best record in the league (in the spite of many injuries), and you somehow find this to complain about? Really?

According to this 4th qtr. stats, Tatum is ranked higher than Kemba.
https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=PTS&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Period=4

You'll note the 1.5 minute difference in Tatum's favour too, right? I really have absolutely no idea what you're even complaining about at this stage - Kemba is an elite 44% 3P shooter in the clutch which is 5 points up from his season average. Pulling literally one instance of a maybe ill-advised shot (hard to tell from just the game-log) is not evidence contrary

[Fierce1]

Kemba being out is good for the young guys.

Some of the Celtic losses, especially late in the 4th, is due to Kemba's penchant for taking "all in" shots.

I think it's best if the Celts preserve Kemba for the playoffs.

Such as?

Kemba has the tendency to launch 3-pointers, in crunch time, when the Celts really don't need it.

I've also noticed that Kemba makes more 3-pointers early in the qtr. than late in the qtr.

He's shooting 44% from 3pt in crunch time this year, which is higher than his season average of 39% and equal to what he shoots from 3pt in the 4th quarter overall.

https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=401160854

1:44      Kemba Walker misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot   94 - 90

With the Celts leading by 4, in regulation, why shoot a 3?
Maybe it's the decision making.

That shot and miss led to a Clipper fast break that cut the Celtic lead to 2 points with 1:37 left in the 4th.

Celts ended up losing that game in OT.

Kemba has this knack of going for "all in" shots in crunch time.

I think Kemba needs to learn that he's with the Celtics already, not the Hornets.

He's literally one of the best clutch scorers in the league on the team with the 4th best record in the league (in the spite of many injuries), and you somehow find this to complain about? Really?

According to this 4th qtr. stats, Tatum is ranked higher than Kemba.
https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=PTS&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Period=4

You'll note the 1.5 minute difference in Tatum's favour too, right? I really have absolutely no idea what you're even complaining about at this stage - Kemba is an elite 44% 3P shooter in the clutch which is 5 points up from his season average.

It's more of the decision making.

There are times when there's still plenty of time in the shot-clock and Kemba jacks up a 3.

What I'm saying is Kemba can't treat late game situations like it's the start of a qtr.

Can you show me the stats where Kemba shoots 44% from 3pt land in the last 5 minutes of a game?

I can only find the 4th qtr stats, but not the stats for the last 5 minutes of a game.