NBA Season 2016-2017

[jpotter33]

Lots of good things happening here.

In true form, Reggie continues to establish himself as the worst commentator of all-time.

Boogie looks ready to rip Randle's head off.  Every technical and/or suspension counts, guys.  Pray he loses his lid here and now.

Yep, games like this will ultimately be the deflating games that get him moved.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Lots of good things happening here.

In true form, Reggie continues to establish himself as the worst commentator of all-time.

Boogie looks ready to rip Randle's head off.  Every technical and/or suspension counts, guys.  Pray he loses his lid here and now.

Yep, games like this will ultimately be the deflating games that get him moved.

Sure hope so.

Unrelated (and swear I'm not comparing him to Smart), Randle has improved a lot and pretty darn quickly. 

Lakers seem fun to watch.  Strongly dislike them still, makes me dislike them even more... but they are fun to watch.

[alldaboston]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

Long term, sure.   Randle, Russell and Ingram are a nice young core.

Yeah, I agree they should be good long-term, though they have some serious defensive issues with those three together that I think doesn't allow them to coexist long-term, especially at the forward spots.

But I still doubt that they'll do anything this year. They might contend for a playoff spot, but I doubt that they get it. I hope they're up there, though, which gives the 76ers a worse pick.

Their core is very intriguing, to say the least. I do agree that defense will be an issue, but lots of media outlets are all over the lakers now, since they see them as Walton's version of the warriors (which is ridiculous if you ask me). The only somewhat reasonable comparison might be Russell and curry, and even then, it's quite unlikely he ever reaches that ceiling. You have people calling Randle the next Draymond. It makes me laugh. Some people forget there's a defensive side of the game too lol.

I've even seen some comparisons to the Showtime lakers, which is also utterly ridiculous again. Just because they're young and fun to watch at times doesn't mean they can be compared to that team. Regardless, the media is riding the Lakers hype train at the moment, so it's interesting to see where they'll end up this season and in the future.

I'll tell you who I really like on that Lakers team - Nance. He reminds me a lot of Smart that he does the little things to help them win.

Yeah I like him a lot too. Does the little things that matter, is a good defender, rebounds pretty well. He's probably my second favorite laker after DLo

[jpotter33]

KG is talking about how Boogie needs a vet around him to keep him straight and aligned. Know anyone who might fit that bill with a great work ethic and commitment to team play and defense?

Tell me Horford isn't a perfect vet role model for someone like Cousins.

[knuckleballer]

KG is talking about how Boogie needs a vet around him to keep him straight and aligned. Know anyone who might fit that bill with a great work ethic and commitment to team play and defense?

Tell me Horford isn't a perfect vet role model for someone like Cousins.

I only watched a few minutes of the game, but there was a play by Cousins that bothered me.  His team was up by about 5 late in the third and there was a bad pass to him that was picked off as he was posting up   Rather than hustling back on defense, he stood there and slumped his shoulders in frustration.  I hate that.

Still, I'd take a chance on him and hope that a guy like Horford and a better team culture would improve his attitude.

[liam]

Wow, how many back to backs do we have just at the beginning of the year here? they all seem to be spit home and road. Bad schedule.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Wow, how many back to backs do we have just at the beginning of the year here? they all seem to be spit home and road. Bad schedule.

even worse than that, it's another 3 games in 4 nights. NBA is with that BS.

[LarBrd33]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

[LarBrd33]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

looks like I successfully jinxed them.  Philly blew a 5 point lead with like 20 seconds left.  Good to see hinkies tanking lives on

Embiid won it in overtime tho.  25 points for the young phenom.

[celticsclay]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

looks like I successfully jinxed them.  Philly blew a 5 point lead with like 20 seconds left.  Good to see hinkies tanking lives on

Embiid won it in overtime tho.  25 points for the young phenom.

Was okafor hurt or benched?

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

looks like I successfully jinxed them.  Philly blew a 5 point lead with like 20 seconds left.  Good to see hinkies tanking lives on

Embiid won it in overtime tho.  25 points for the young phenom.

Was okafor hurt or benched?

Neither, wanted to give him tonight off since Embiid won't play the B2B tomorrow and they may need big mins form him.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

Long term, sure.   Randle, Russell and Ingram are a nice young core.

Yeah, I agree they should be good long-term, though they have some serious defensive issues with those three together that I think doesn't allow them to coexist long-term, especially at the forward spots.

But I still doubt that they'll do anything this year. They might contend for a playoff spot, but I doubt that they get it. I hope they're up there, though, which gives the 76ers a worse pick.

Their core is very intriguing, to say the least. I do agree that defense will be an issue, but lots of media outlets are all over the lakers now, since they see them as Walton's version of the warriors (which is ridiculous if you ask me). The only somewhat reasonable comparison might be Russell and curry, and even then, it's quite unlikely he ever reaches that ceiling. You have people calling Randle the next Draymond. It makes me laugh. Some people forget there's a defensive side of the game too lol.

I've even seen some comparisons to the Showtime lakers, which is also utterly ridiculous again. Just because they're young and fun to watch at times doesn't mean they can be compared to that team. Regardless, the media is riding the Lakers hype train at the moment, so it's interesting to see where they'll end up this season and in the future.

I'll tell you who I really like on that Lakers team - Nance. He reminds me a lot of Smart that he does the little things to help them win.

Yeah I like him a lot too. Does the little things that matter, is a good defender, rebounds pretty well. He's probably my second favorite laker after DLo

Nance can absolutely fly too. He's is bouncy as all get out(of the gym).

[celticsclay]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

looks like I successfully jinxed them.  Philly blew a 5 point lead with like 20 seconds left.  Good to see hinkies tanking lives on

Embiid won it in overtime tho.  25 points for the young phenom.

Was okafor hurt or benched?

Neither, wanted to give him tonight off since Embiid won't play the B2B tomorrow and they may need big mins form him.

but the box score says he played two minutes. Is that a mistake?

[tazzmaniac]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

looks like I successfully jinxed them.  Philly blew a 5 point lead with like 20 seconds left.  Good to see hinkies tanking lives on

Embiid won it in overtime tho.  25 points for the young phenom.

Was okafor hurt or benched?

Neither, wanted to give him tonight off since Embiid won't play the B2B tomorrow and they may need big mins form him.

but the box score says he played two minutes. Is that a mistake?

Watching the replay now.  Embiid got 2 fouls early so Okafor had to play a few minutes in the 1st half. 

[LarBrd33]

Looks like Embiid is about to get his first win

looks like I successfully jinxed them.  Philly blew a 5 point lead with like 20 seconds left.  Good to see hinkies tanking lives on

Embiid won it in overtime tho.  25 points for the young phenom.

Was okafor hurt or benched?

Neither, wanted to give him tonight off since Embiid won't play the B2B tomorrow and they may need big mins form him.

but the box score says he played two minutes. Is that a mistake?

Watching the replay now.  Embiid got 2 fouls early so Okafor had to play a few minutes in the 1st half.

yeah they had him suit up but told him he probably wouldn't play.  He ended up playing a few minutes.  He will get his 24 tonight.