The OFFICIAL 2023 NBA Season Thread - Page 156

daeve · 02-18-2023, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallco

Who are you liking in the 3 point contest? I'd love to see Dame win it, but this is a pretty good group. Guessing Hield is the favorite.

Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers
Kevin Huerter, Sacramento Kings
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz
Julius Randle, New York Knicks **
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

Huerter or Hali are my picks

daeve · 02-18-2023, 01:03 PM

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The Ringer has released version 4.0 of their Top 100 Players ranking. New top 10: 1) Jokic 2) Giannis 3) Luka 4) Curry 5) Durant 6) Embiid 7) Tatum 8) LeBron 9) Kawhi 10) SGA

closest I've come to agreeing. I think Embiid definitely belongs above KD and probably above Curry too. Rest of it seems correct.

ninjacookies · 02-18-2023, 06:25 PM

Hield is the best catch and shoot guy from deep on the panel. It's not even close.

If you're doing this for betting value, then sprinkle in a bit of fire crotch for insurance.

oldgoldy97 · 02-18-2023, 07:07 PM

Lauri.

Nomad · 02-18-2023, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Hield is the best catch and shoot guy from deep on the panel. It's not even close.

If you're doing this for betting value, then sprinkle in a bit of fire crotch for insurance.

Fans in decades hence will be shocked to learn that not only was Nesmith not selected to any All Star game squad until his 4th year, but he did not represent the Pacers in their first of 9 consecutive sweeps of the 3-point contest.

h00perstar34 · 02-18-2023, 09:28 PM

When Kev comes home his summer I’m
Gonna teach him how to shoot In the 3 point contest at his gym lol that was brutal

h00perstar34 · 02-18-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Hield is the best catch and shoot guy from deep on the panel. It's not even close.

If you're doing this for betting value, then sprinkle in a bit of fire crotch for insurance.

Had a feeling Kev would struggle, spends too much energy in his shots. I went with Hield to win

Ferg1945 · 02-18-2023, 09:37 PM

Pacers had 2 of the 3 Finalist and Dame D.O.L.L.A. won. Now he can retire from the 3 point contest LOL

Ferg1945 · 02-18-2023, 09:55 PM

That first dunk was really entertaining

Ferg1945 · 02-18-2023, 10:01 PM

O K

Mac McClung

pingbling23 · 02-18-2023, 10:02 PM

nasty. nice first dunk mac.

Ferg1945 · 02-18-2023, 10:15 PM

AGAIN!!

McClung is insane!!!!

Ferg1945 · 02-18-2023, 10:28 PM

Mac McClung just vaulted himself into the upper echelon of All Time Dunkers

pingbling23 · 02-18-2023, 10:31 PM

6'2" getting up there like that, yikes.

Ferg1945 · 02-18-2023, 10:33 PM

2024 Indianapolis Slam Dunk courtside tickets already being requested.

pingbling23 · 02-18-2023, 10:33 PM

lets be real though, these guys are so impressive with their dunks we cant even grasp what they are doing until we see it in slow motion. even the dunks that dont get the crowd hyped, you watch it in slow motion and its amazing.

Nomad · 02-18-2023, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Fans in decades hence will be shocked to learn that not only was Nesmith not selected to any All Star game squad until his 4th year, but he did not represent the Pacers in their first of 9 consecutive sweeps of the 3-point contest.

He did however represent the Pacers in the first of 10 consecutive team slam dunk invitationals (alongside Wembanyama).

ninjacookies · 02-18-2023, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Fans in decades hence will be shocked to learn that not only was Nesmith not selected to any All Star game squad until his 4th year, but he did not represent the Pacers in their first of 9 consecutive sweeps of the 3-point contest.

Say less. 5 racks locked in +800000000 based Nesmith MVP futures since December. I'm a belieber.

Dame crushed Vegas.

Jody Highroller's nephew brought the rice out. Those that knew; knew.

ninjacookies · 02-19-2023, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by h00perstar34

Had a feeling Kev would struggle, spends too much energy in his shots. I went with Hield to win

Tough break.

Came up 1 short. Run that back 2 more times and Buddy's winning the next 2.

Dame had the night of his life. He's usually not built for this, but I guess the event coincided perfectly with his annual hot scoring streak.

ninjacookies · 02-19-2023, 01:52 AM

https://twitter.com/victortyty/statu...l-star-weekend

Utah gonna Utah.

Ain't enough Dwyane Wade Fubu jumpsuits to cloak the Salt Lake hegemony.

auctionjmm · 02-19-2023, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by h00perstar34

Had a feeling Kev would struggle, spends too much energy in his shots. I went with Hield to win

I had Hield as well, but I also bet one of those silly "featured" parlays on Bet365. Normally wouldn't do it but it's a slow weekend. Lillard/Hield/Halliburton. $6.75 turned to $53.15. I'll take those when I can.

Ferg1945 · 02-19-2023, 12:52 PM

Giannis got injured on Thursday night. He didn't participate last night. Gotta think he won't play tonight. I'm sure he'll still do the draft.... have they mentioned who will replace Giannis if he doesn't play?

Ferg1945 · 02-19-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Giannis got injured on Thursday night. He didn't participate last night. Gotta think he won't play tonight. I'm sure he'll still do the draft.... have they mentioned who will replace Giannis if he doesn't play?

Giannis with wrist wrap. Maybe he is playing

hairyangryfella · 02-19-2023, 08:51 PM

LeBron certainly not looking hampered by his recent injury.......

crazy4kinsler · 02-19-2023, 09:01 PM

Watched about the last minute and a half of this AS game. Haven't watched an NBA AS game in years. Is there no defense played at all? I mean, it's all dunks and half court 3 pointers. What am I watching? I mean, they're going to hit 80 before the half. This game may end up in the 150s. This is awful to watch.

02-18-2023, 06:25 PM	#3878
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02-19-2023, 01:52 AM	#3895
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,541	https://twitter.com/victortyty/statu...l-star-weekend Utah gonna Utah. Ain't enough Dwyane Wade Fubu jumpsuits to cloak the Salt Lake hegemony. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

02-19-2023, 09:01 PM	#3900
crazy4kinsler Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 16,259	Watched about the last minute and a half of this AS game. Haven't watched an NBA AS game in years. Is there no defense played at all? I mean, it's all dunks and half court 3 pointers. What am I watching? I mean, they're going to hit 80 before the half. This game may end up in the 150s. This is awful to watch. __________________ Twitter & Instagram: @et_cardcollectr Just created a new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=et_cardcollectr

02-18-2023, 07:07 PM	#3879
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49,866	Lauri.

02-18-2023, 09:28 PM	#3881
h00perstar34 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,732	When Kev comes home his summer I’m Gonna teach him how to shoot In the 3 point contest at his gym lol that was brutal

02-18-2023, 09:37 PM	#3883
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Pacers had 2 of the 3 Finalist and Dame D.O.L.L.A. won. Now he can retire from the 3 point contest LOL

02-18-2023, 09:55 PM	#3884
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	That first dunk was really entertaining

02-18-2023, 10:01 PM	#3885
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	O K Mac McClung

02-18-2023, 10:02 PM	#3886
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,942 pingbling23	nasty. nice first dunk mac.

02-18-2023, 10:15 PM	#3887
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	AGAIN!! McClung is insane!!!!

02-18-2023, 10:28 PM	#3888
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Mac McClung just vaulted himself into the upper echelon of All Time Dunkers

02-18-2023, 10:31 PM	#3889
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,942 pingbling23	6'2" getting up there like that, yikes.

02-18-2023, 10:33 PM	#3890
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	2024 Indianapolis Slam Dunk courtside tickets already being requested.

02-18-2023, 10:33 PM	#3891
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,942 pingbling23	lets be real though, these guys are so impressive with their dunks we cant even grasp what they are doing until we see it in slow motion. even the dunks that dont get the crowd hyped, you watch it in slow motion and its amazing.

02-19-2023, 12:52 PM	#3897
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Giannis got injured on Thursday night. He didn't participate last night. Gotta think he won't play tonight. I'm sure he'll still do the draft.... have they mentioned who will replace Giannis if he doesn't play?

02-19-2023, 08:51 PM	#3899
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	LeBron certainly not looking hampered by his recent injury.......