NBA 2019-2020 season thread

[Adelaide Celt]

Why else would the Suns suddenly be good this year 

[Somebody]

Who does Aron Baynes think he is?

Just put up a Larry Bird-like statline of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, shooting 50% from the field (but poorly from deep). Only 1 turnover too!

By the way, all in under 30 minutes

Part of the reason why I was upset with Brad last season was that he was unwilling to play Baynes anything more than 24-26 MPG. Obviously he was injury prone last season, but he didn't play much even when he was healthy. He's a borderline elite defensive center with a modern offensive game for a big man (can shoot, bang inside and pass at a decent level).

I also don't think Brad used him particularly well on offence. Baynes' shots seemed to be either threes or shots at the rim. In his first season here he was deadly knocking down the mid-range game, and like you mention his passing is solid.

Still, never saw him dropping a near triple-double on the Warriors!

Absolutely. It does seem like he's learnt from his mistakes last season though, he seems to be using some post/midrange action a wee bit more.

[Surferdad]

Maybe the NBA is turning into the NHL promoting fights.

Embiid/Towns fisticuffs is the first thing I see on NBA.com right now.  Love it.

For those who haven't seen it

Edit - better link with replays, alternate angles.

I wish.

Embiid is a punk!

Mainly histrionics on his part. It was basically just a shoving match and then he started prancing like a clown for the camera.

Embiid is a great showman.  He knows how to play to the crowd.  The Sixers fans loved it.  He knew he was going to get tossed so might as well have fun with it and get the crowd pumped up.  Lot better than sulking or acting like a fake tough guy.

Erm, that's an Embiid specialty

I heard on the radio that he's never been tossed for throwing a punch.  He is easily my least favorite NBA player (includes KI, LBJ).  From this discussion, let's summarize who he is:  A punk, a clown and a fake tough guy.

[mr. dee]

Where did Heat found this Nunn guy? Dude is averaging 21 PPG in the season so far.

[SparzWizard]

Who does Aron Baynes think he is?

Just put up a Larry Bird-like statline of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, shooting 50% from the field (but poorly from deep). Only 1 turnover too!

By the way, all in under 30 minutes

Part of the reason why I was upset with Brad last season was that he was unwilling to play Baynes anything more than 24-26 MPG. Obviously he was injury prone last season, but he didn't play much even when he was healthy. He's a borderline elite defensive center with a modern offensive game for a big man (can shoot, bang inside and pass at a decent level).

I also don't think Brad used him particularly well on offence. Baynes' shots seemed to be either threes or shots at the rim. In his first season here he was deadly knocking down the mid-range game, and like you mention his passing is solid.

Still, never saw him dropping a near triple-double on the Warriors!

It's just a Brad Stevens problem, not an Aron Baynes problem. Wasted talent, could have used/paired him with Horford well against taller opponents like Giannis or Embiid full-time.

[BitterJim]

Who does Aron Baynes think he is?

Just put up a Larry Bird-like statline of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, shooting 50% from the field (but poorly from deep). Only 1 turnover too!

By the way, all in under 30 minutes

Part of the reason why I was upset with Brad last season was that he was unwilling to play Baynes anything more than 24-26 MPG. Obviously he was injury prone last season, but he didn't play much even when he was healthy. He's a borderline elite defensive center with a modern offensive game for a big man (can shoot, bang inside and pass at a decent level).

Baynes' 2 highest MPG seasons (18.3 and 16.1 mpg) came with Brad coaching. He's never been a guy that can play huge minutes, and that isn't Brad, Pop, or Van Gundy's fault

[celticsclay]

Maybe the NBA is turning into the NHL promoting fights.

Embiid/Towns fisticuffs is the first thing I see on NBA.com right now.  Love it.

For those who haven't seen it

Edit - better link with replays, alternate angles.

I wish.

Embiid is a punk!

Mainly histrionics on his part. It was basically just a shoving match and then he started prancing like a clown for the camera.

I like embiid and his game, but it is time to grow up. They are. Title contender he is now suspended 2 games for that.

[Somebody]

Who does Aron Baynes think he is?

Just put up a Larry Bird-like statline of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, shooting 50% from the field (but poorly from deep). Only 1 turnover too!

By the way, all in under 30 minutes

Part of the reason why I was upset with Brad last season was that he was unwilling to play Baynes anything more than 24-26 MPG. Obviously he was injury prone last season, but he didn't play much even when he was healthy. He's a borderline elite defensive center with a modern offensive game for a big man (can shoot, bang inside and pass at a decent level).

Baynes' 2 highest MPG seasons (18.3 and 16.1 mpg) came with Brad coaching. He's never been a guy that can play huge minutes, and that isn't Brad, Pop, or Van Gundy's fault

It should be in the 20s. He's currently playing 22 MPG for the Suns, and I imagine that the number will go up during Ayton's suspension.

[RockinRyA]

Who does Aron Baynes think he is?

Just put up a Larry Bird-like statline of 24 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, shooting 50% from the field (but poorly from deep). Only 1 turnover too!

By the way, all in under 30 minutes

Part of the reason why I was upset with Brad last season was that he was unwilling to play Baynes anything more than 24-26 MPG. Obviously he was injury prone last season, but he didn't play much even when he was healthy. He's a borderline elite defensive center with a modern offensive game for a big man (can shoot, bang inside and pass at a decent level).

I also don't think Brad used him particularly well on offence. Baynes' shots seemed to be either threes or shots at the rim. In his first season here he was deadly knocking down the mid-range game, and like you mention his passing is solid.

Still, never saw him dropping a near triple-double on the Warriors!

It's just a Brad Stevens problem, not an Aron Baynes problem. Wasted talent, could have used/paired him with Horford well against taller opponents like Giannis or Embiid full-time.

People have been ignoring the fact that Baynes was injured for most of last season, and I heard that he was still hobbled in some games he played.

Brad was managing minutes for the playoffs, esp when it was clear seeding was out of our control. (AKA the time when Baynes was healthy)

[RPGenerate]

Imagine people bashing Brad for not playing Baynes more, when Pop played him even less lol. If you're relying on Baynes for starter minutes, you have issues.

[KGs Knee]

Bulls fans giving Rose MVP chants while he was roasting the home team was sad, funny, and kind of cool.

[keevsnick]

Man Harden struggling with the 3.

[jpotter33]

Dallas looks tough.

[blink]

Dallas looks tough.

Yeah they do.  Looking tough against the lakers, playing together.  They are fun to watch.

[Phantom255x]

Dallas looks tough.

They're my sleeper pick for one of the final West playoff spots