Topic: NBA Discussion

[Doc Red]

I don't know. I think the basketball we've seen in the bubble has been great. I guess these players, with nothing much to do, really have only basketball to focus on. Especially now that you're in playoffs, everyone is looking sharp, except 76érs (poor Embiid) and Nets (who seem to be happy just to be there).

I think playing without the crowds should benefit the shooters. I'll be interested to see how shooting percentages are these playoffs compared to last.
Easier to look crisp and sharp without needing to face away support. Especially down the stretch.

[Doc Red]

Mavs would be 2-0 up but for that BS Porzingis ejection in Game 1. Very annoying as I want to see Luka go far in these playoffs, he's the most exciting prospect in the league IMO

I really like him. Like a more mobile Paul Pierce. Or with the athleticism of a young Pierce with the confidence and game intelligence of a veteran Pierce.
Really impressed by him. I'll watch a Dallas game simply because of him, and enjoy it even more when KP doesn't show up in a big way.

[elsewhere]

I really like him. Like a more mobile Paul Pierce. Or with the athleticism of a young Pierce with the confidence and game intelligence of a veteran Pierce.
Really impressed by him. I'll watch a Dallas game simply because of him, and enjoy it even more when KP doesn't show up in a big way.

[Doc Red]

As Knicks supporters, we might as well enjoy these sorts of little moments. We're sure as heck not going to get all that many enjoyments from the Knicks come Playoff time. This decade at least.

[Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero]

Saw Knicks got the 8th pick in the lottery, how do they have such bad luck.l?! Who are people thinking Warriors will draft, someone for them selves or someone to trade

[Red Viper]

Guess that's panic over for the Lakers. Made it look easy last night. Davis was having his way with Portland all night, was fun watching Whiteside try and defend him.

[kloppagetime]

Saw Knicks got the 8th pick in the lottery, how do they have such bad luck.l?! Who are people thinking Warriors will draft, someone for them selves or someone to trade

Warriors gonna be fully healthy next season and now they got a number 2 pick will be a major force again in the western conference.

Speaking of major forces in the western conference I think Dallas are one more star player away from being title contenders as Luka is that special. Forget Giannis being the best player after LeBron calls it day that accolade will go to Luka Doncic.

[Red Viper]

Isn't this draft class a bit shit? So could the Warriors trade back and try to get a veteran who can help them win now?

[elsewhere]

Utah Jazz absolutely thrashing Nuggets atm

[elsewhere]

Isn't this draft class a bit shit? So could the Warriors trade back and try to get a veteran who can help them win now?

we'll probably trade the pick and Wiggins in the draft night.

[kloppagetime]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1297001528201535488

You got to love Charles Barkley 

[Gerry Attrick]

Van Vleet was one of the best pickups imaginable by Ujiri.

[elsewhere]

Van Vleet was one of the best pickups imaginable by Ujiri.

He really was,many thought he was too small and short for the league but Raptors have a key player now.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Doncic needs to improve his free throw shooting pronto.

[kloppagetime]

76ers need to fire Brett Brown and Elton Brand asap once this series is over.

[Red Viper]

Luka playing on one leg bringing his team back from 22 points down and on his way to another triple double. The guy's an absolute megastar in the making.

[Red Viper]

This Mavs/Clippers game is crazy

[Red Viper]

OH MY WORD!!! LUKA!!!

[Broad Spectrum]

Wow Luka Doncic you absolute superstar. What an insane 3 to win it in OT, with a triple-double as well.

[elsewhere]

43-13-17 with game winner on sprained ankle, this kid is amazing!

[Ray K]

OH MY WORD!!! LUKA!!!

Mike Breen let out two Bangs, that's how good it was.

[Red Viper]

Just a mad game. Ridiculous individual performance. To think if he misses that it's series over basically. Just unreal.

[Ray K]

Real Madrid Luka's ranked:
1. Doncic
2. Modric

[GreatEx]

Doncic needs to improve his free throw shooting pronto.

I remember earlier this season he was sitting at about 81%, up 10% from his rookie year, but it's fallen away since bubbleball started. Maybe he likes the pressure.

[GreatEx]

Is Doncic any good defensively? I guess the answer to that question will tell us whether we're looking at a potential GOAT.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Is Doncic any good defensively? I guess the answer to that question will tell us whether we're looking at a potential GOAT.

He's not, but he's still got plenty of time to improve that aspect.


My Balkan love for him has no bounds at the moment 

[GreatEx]

Murray scores 50 but Mitchell scores 51 and the Jazz win again. Excellent.

[Doc Red]

Is Doncic any good defensively? I guess the answer to that question will tell us whether we're looking at a potential GOAT.

Pretty good actually, busy body with quick hands and already knows how to use his body, plus puts the effort in.

Is Doncic any good defensively? I guess the answer to that question will tell us whether we're looking at a potential GOAT.

Not at all. The answer to that doesn't tell us anything bar he's an exceptional player at this stage of his career. A potential GOAT?Let's leave these sorts of discussions out until he's dominated for several seasons. Lebron needed his 3rd championship before it was somehow acceptable to start GOAT debates and his career was absolutely exceptional (and continues to be).

[elsewhere]

Nuggets have to be the biggest disappointment in the play off's thus far. Kudos to Jazz for fighting hard. Mitchell is playing out of his mind.

[GreatEx]

Pretty good actually, busy body with quick hands and already knows how to use his body, plus puts the effort in.
Not at all. The answer to that doesn't tell us anything bar he's an exceptional player at this stage of his career. A potential GOAT?Let's leave these sorts of discussions out until he's dominated for several seasons. Lebron needed his 3rd championship before it was somehow acceptable to start GOAT debates and his career was absolutely exceptional (and continues to be).

I don't mean that he's potentially the GOAT now, I mean there's the potential that one day he will be mentioned in GOAT debates. That is of course dependent on him winning titles and, it would seem, improving the defensive side of his game. Long way to go.

[kloppagetime]

Nuggets have to be the biggest disappointment in the play off's thus far. Kudos to Jazz for fighting hard. Mitchell is playing out of his mind.

I'd agree with that was gonna mention the 76ers being a disappointment as well but then I remember they had no Ben Simmons and Brett Brown is just absolutely awful and a downright terrible coach.

[Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero]

I'd agree with that was gonna mention the 76ers being a disappointment as well but then I remember they had no Ben Simmons and Brett Brown is just absolutely awful and a downright terrible coach.

They also just allowed Tatum to do whatever he wanted. Didn't even fight the sweep, mentality midgets

[kloppagetime]

They also just allowed Tatum to do whatever he wanted. Didn't even fight the sweep, mentality midgets

Elton Brand has made some shit choices as GM and Brett Brown is a terrible coach. Tatum is an incredible talent though him, Donovan Mitchell and Luka are the future of the NBA.

[elsewhere]

I also have to say it again, refs doing everything possible to gift the game to Clippers. When Mavs were up by 7, Clippers player clearly hit Luka's hand when they inbounded. Refs "missed" the call and it was an easy 2 for Clippers. Afterwards, Kawhi clearly pushed twice to take it to the basket (He actually does that pushing a lot and never gets called on)

Same goes for Game 1, just how the fck you can say a foul to this, Porzingis got all ball. Then ejected. 2 FT's for foul and 1 technical FT, then they played without him.

Mavs should have been up 3-1 in the series, even yesterday it needed heroics from Doncic to make the series 2-2 as refs give everything easy for the Clippers and make it hard for the Mavs. As I said, NBA dying to see Lakers-Clippers Western conference finals.

[elsewhere]

I'd agree with that was gonna mention the 76ers being a disappointment as well but then I remember they had no Ben Simmons and Brett Brown is just absolutely awful and a downright terrible coach.

Yeah, 76 ers immediately comes to mind but they are a toothless franchise and didn't have their second best player (if not the best).
They really have to make some changes and I'm not talking about coaching change. Whoever signed those contracts for Horford and Tobias deserves to be punched on the face. This is probably the time for them to ship one of Embiid and Simmons and re-shape that roster.

[IanZG]

It's looking more and more like the Kings not picking Doncic is going down as one of the worst draft picks ever. The Suns I can understand, Atlanta to an extent, but having Divac as your GM and passing down a chance to draft the Euroleague MVP (I think he was the MVP, starter for the champions in any case) at 18 years old is shocking.

[Red Viper]

I also have to say it again, refs doing everything possible to gift the game to Clippers. When Mavs were up by 7, Clippers player clearly hit Luka's hand when they inbounded. Refs "missed" the call and it was an easy 2 for Clippers. Afterwards, Kawhi clearly pushed twice to take it to the basket (He actually does that pushing a lot and never gets called on)

Same goes for Game 1, just how the fck you can say a foul to this, Porzingis got all ball. Then ejected. 2 FT's for foul and 1 technical FT, then they played without him.

Mavs should have been up 3-1 in the series, even yesterday it needed heroics from Doncic to make the series 2-2 as refs give everything easy for the Clippers and make it hard for the Mavs. As I said, NBA dying to see Lakers-Clippers Western conference finals.

The elite guys get away with all sorts I've noticed since watching more the last month or so. There was a Bucks game early in the bubble where Giannis should have fouled out twice late on and had both calls overturned even though they were clear fouls.

[Red Viper]

Yeah, 76 ers immediately comes to mind but they are a toothless franchise and didn't have their second best player (if not the best).
They really have to make some changes and I'm not talking about coaching change. Whoever signed those contracts for Horford and Tobias deserves to be punched on the face. This is probably the time for them to ship one of Embiid and Simmons and re-shape that roster.

Surely Embid is the one they look to trade? Can't have one of your supposed elite guys being gassed by the 2nd quarter in every game. Seems like he's not really got the mentality needed to be a franchise guy either to be honest whereas I think Simmons does.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I'd trade them both. Embiid is too sofTTTTTT, to lead a side to a championship, he needs another top player alongside him that has a winners mentality. Simmons still can't shoot which is ludicrous given his talent, and he's not doing anything to improve significantly in that area. he too, is majorly soft.

I'm sick at the sight of them, and not even a 76ers fan.

[Red Viper]

Well Brett Brown has been fired anyway. Not very surprising.