NBA 2019-2020 season thread

[celticsclay]

I mean, is it just me, or is Embiid just completely annoying to watch if you're not a Philly fan? I just find him unbearable to watch at times with his antics.

He’s evidently becoming unbearable for them too. Who’d have thought being a completely unlikeable jack*** would lead to being disliked

His effort is unbearable, not his antics.  Philly fans in general enjoy his antics when he actually gives effort (which he did last night).

I think this has been true, but it seems to be changing. I have a disproportionate amount of Philly friends cause I went to college in Pennsylvania. His antics used to really be beloved, even as of a few months ago. However, the most recent routines he has done, including flirting/trolling with Jimmy Butler online, putting up pictures of him playing in the heat arena have gotten him actual boo's in Philly. While I would say he is generally beloved, the combination of this stuff, and his continued inability to stay healthy or get n shape, have made his antics a lot less enjoyable for a significant portion of the philly fanbase. I sent one of my good buddies that is a fan the exchange with butler the other day and he wrote back "i am so sick of his (curse word). My friend is definitely not the only 76ers fan to have that kind of reaction.

[rondofan1255]

https://twitter.com/sinow/status/1227672525192286213?s=21

[DefenseWinsChamps]

https://twitter.com/sinow/status/1227672525192286213?s=21

I saw something about this today too, but I kinda' doubt it. He's getting more minutes and more shots than ever in his career, even if it is a bench role. The problem is that his efficiency is way down.

His contract is a descending contract, and he's a good player that stretches the defense on ball and off ball as only two other players in the NBA can (Curry and Young).

[gouki88]

https://twitter.com/sinow/status/1227672525192286213?s=21

He’s averaging 22/5/3 off the bench... not too bad

[Phantom255x]

https://twitter.com/sinow/status/1227672525192286213?s=21

Yeah you're about a week late with that, buddy

[rondofan1255]

https://twitter.com/sinow/status/1227672525192286213?s=21

Yeah you're about a week late with that, buddy

AFAICT the Athletic piece which came out today is just confirming the rumors floating around recently.

[seancally]

Bucks and Raptors down double figures in the third 👀

Not that we’re trying to catch the Bucks.

[Moranis]

Bucks and Raptors down double figures in the third 👀

Not that we’re trying to catch the Bucks.

Too bad Giannis doesn't miss games very often.  Bucks are starting to enter that Lebron/Cavs territory where the team is so centered around its star when he misses a game they are absolutely terrible because they have no idea how to play without him.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Bucks and Raptors down double figures in the third 👀

Not that we’re trying to catch the Bucks.

Too bad Giannis doesn't miss games very often.  Bucks are starting to enter that Lebron/Cavs territory where the team is so centered around its star when he misses a game they are absolutely terrible because they have no idea how to play without him.

Bucks put up 151 points without Giannis last time.

Bucks have played five games this year without Giannis. This will be their first loss. They didn't play good teams, but they did win.

[Phantom255x]

Raptors FINALLY LOSE! Brooklyn (without Kyrie) ends their insane streak

[bdm860]

Here's a fun fact about how brutal the East is lately:

We've won 10 of our last 11. Over that stretch we've lost a game on the Raptors.

The Raptors have won 14 straight. Over that stretch they've gained ONE game on the Bucks.

At least we're getting some separation from 4-6.

We had posts like this here, plus I saw similar things on other sites over the weekend.

Makes sense that the C's, Bucks, and Raptors all lose in succession, the jinx was definitely in.

All fwf's fault, but at the same time he also took down the Bucks and Raptors too, so should we be banning him or praising him?

[liam]

The Nuggets are getting jobbed by the refs tonight. Just horrid officating...

[liam]

Is it legal for Dwight Howard to shoot from two feet behind the line like that? Anyone know? Can you just shoot free throws from anywhere behind the line like that?

[bdm860]

Is it legal for Dwight Howard to shoot from two feet behind the line like that? Anyone know? Can you just shoot free throws from anywhere behind the line like that?

I've yet to actually witness this Dwight Howard form, but Nick Van Exel used to shoot free throws from 2 feet behind the line.  Said he was more comfortable.  As long as your behind the line, and don't cross it before it hits the rim, it's all legal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SOT3VPVOtw

[RockinRyA]

Here's a fun fact about how brutal the East is lately:

We've won 10 of our last 11. Over that stretch we've lost a game on the Raptors.

The Raptors have won 14 straight. Over that stretch they've gained ONE game on the Bucks.

At least we're getting some separation from 4-6.

All fwf's fault, but at the same time he also took down the Bucks and Raptors too, so should we be banning him or praising him?

Yes.