The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 197

Braswell10 · 03-23-2021, 08:38 PM

I hope I just wake up in the morning and the Wizards have made at least 10 different trades.

kd the sniper · 03-23-2021, 08:39 PM

Ingram killing it

k13 · 03-23-2021, 10:24 PM

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If the Lakers continue to go on a huge losing streak with AD and Bron out, to the point where they’re the 7 or 8 seed, how hard will the top 2 teams in the West be trying to avoid that first round matchup? That will be funny to watch.

Be funnier if they lost enough to miss the playoffs.

drobfan8 · 03-23-2021, 10:38 PM

8 doubt the Lakers drop past 6th.

If LeBron missed 6 more games and they lost all 6 i think they're fine.

Not sure they're worried about being a 6th seed. The West is solid and has depth but it's not scary.

rhigh2390 · 03-23-2021, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

8 doubt the Lakers drop past 6th.

If LeBron missed 6 more games and they lost all 6 i think they're fine.

Not sure they're worried about being a 6th seed. The West is solid and has depth but it's not scary.

I agree. Seeding doesn't matter because as long as lebron/AD are healthy, they will beat any team out West.

ninjacookies · 03-23-2021, 11:32 PM

Scrip club patron might legit be playing the best brand of basketball of his career ATM.

This team is going to be scary once slenderman returns and Flat Earth gets back from his birthday retreat with champagnepapi.

daeve · 03-24-2021, 12:09 AM

Here's everyone's favorite MVP candidate... [since Jokic is chopped liver to the investorbois]

in crunchtime with an iso on Blake Griffin, should be bbq chicken right?

https://streamable.com/a1aqba

how about failing to get a decent look on ol No-knees, forcing a fade-away brick, and then letting Griffin beat him to the other end for a lay-up?

Am I doing the trolling thing, correct?

oh, almost forgot - his team doesn't have enough wins / high enough seed for him to qualify anyway.

tjforce · 03-24-2021, 12:12 AM

Good lord...

The top teams in the East just don't want to lose, no matter who is out.

Going to be a dog fight down the stretch.

jcardstore · 03-24-2021, 07:03 AM

Rewatching the Knicks game this morning and my god Obi Toppin is terrible. Watching him is just so cringey. So much for being the most pro-ready prospect.

Gonna say I was right on that one. Can't even say he's young either cause he's really not NBA young.

oshmeehan · 03-24-2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Good lord...

The top teams in the East just don't want to lose, no matter who is out.

Going to be a dog fight down the stretch.

Bucks have a tough stretch coming up here with a B2B against Boston and then a long western trip. Would not be surprised to see the Bucks drop one or both to the Celtics and have a losing roadtrip

Dame · 03-24-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Rewatching the Knicks game this morning and my god Obi Toppin is terrible. Watching him is just so cringey. So much for being the most pro-ready prospect.

Gonna say I was right on that one. Can't even say he's young either cause he's really not NBA young.

Never understood the Toppin hype. A lot of people had him as a Top 5 pick, pegged him as NBA ready who can do it all.

jcardstore · 03-24-2021, 08:15 AM

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Never understood the Toppin hype. A lot of people had him as a Top 5 pick, pegged him as NBA ready who can do it all.

I thought he's be decent offensively. Never believed the jumpshot but he's just all around bad.

At least Quickley was good value at 25.

bigjbasketball · 03-24-2021, 08:34 AM

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Never understood the Toppin hype. A lot of people had him as a Top 5 pick, pegged him as NBA ready who can do it all.

This happens almost every year. There’s always an older player that’s been in college a little bit longer that’s hyped as NBA-ready. It worked with Tim Duncan, but most of the time it flops.

Akphillips86 · 03-24-2021, 08:45 AM

Have to admit I got Toppin wrong. Loved watching him in college and although I never thought his game was perfect, I thought he would translate alright after making a few adjustments. Doesn’t look like it’s happening.

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rustywest · 03-24-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

This happens almost every year. There’s always an older player that’s been in college a little bit longer that’s hyped as NBA-ready. It worked with Tim Duncan, but most of the time it flops.

Buddy is the last 4 year guy who fulfilled potench?

tjforce · 03-24-2021, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Bucks have a tough stretch coming up here with a B2B against Boston and then a long western trip. Would not be surprised to see the Bucks drop one or both to the Celtics and have a losing roadtrip

Celtics have been terrible lately...

If the Bucks can't wint 1 of 2, the it's proof that Boston has their number.

After that, the difficulty of the road trip will likely depend how how healthy their opponents are. Philly is on that road trip right now and opens it vs the Warriors (no Curry) and Lakers (no LeBron, AD).

Dame · 03-24-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

I thought he's be decent offensively. Never believed the jumpshot but he's just all around bad.

At least Quickley was good value at 25.

For sure. Love Quickley’s ability to score in limited opportunities, total momentum changer.

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Buddy is the last 4 year guy who fulfilled potench?

Damian Lillard

cinnakaok · 03-24-2021, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Rewatching the Knicks game this morning and my god Obi Toppin is terrible. Watching him is just so cringey. So much for being the most pro-ready prospect.

Gonna say I was right on that one. Can't even say he's young either cause he's really not NBA young.

One of his biggest problems from what I see if he needs to slow down. He looks like is in fast forward the minute he touches the ball.

Other problem is any normal year for the Knicks and he be playing more and possibly developing. But since the Knicks are actually playing decent ball they need to play to win at the same time as develop

jcardstore · 03-24-2021, 01:29 PM

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One of his biggest problems from what I see if he needs to slow down. He looks like is in fast forward the minute he touches the ball.

Other problem is any normal year for the Knicks and he be playing more and possibly developing. But since the Knicks are actually playing decent ball they need to play to win at the same time as develop

That was my 1st impression of him. He runs around like a crazy person without purpose it seems like

oshmeehan · 03-24-2021, 07:18 PM

So KD, Kyrie, Harden, or Blake for the Nets vs. Jazz tonight. Should be interesting. Claxton for 30 and 20?!?!

drobfan8 · 03-24-2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

This happens almost every year. There’s always an older player that’s been in college a little bit longer that’s hyped as NBA-ready. It worked with Tim Duncan, but most of the time it flops.

LOL.

Tim Duncan would have been number 1 the season before also. Toppin aint him man. Nowhere near.

oshmeehan · 03-24-2021, 07:51 PM

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LOL.

Tim Duncan would have been number 1 the season before also. Toppin aint him man. Nowhere near.

Not to mention Duncan played 4 years of college ball and Toppin only 2

Spacemanspif · 03-24-2021, 08:00 PM

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Not to mention Duncan played 4 years of college ball and Toppin only 2

I think it’s safe to say even in 2 years, Toppin will be nowhere near Duncan.

jcardstore · 03-24-2021, 08:02 PM

I don’t think he was comparing Toppin to Duncan.

drobfan8 · 03-24-2021, 08:03 PM

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I don’t think he was comparing Toppin to Duncan.

Should never be in the same sentence ever again.

03-23-2021, 10:38 PM	#4904
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,838 drobfan8 drobfan8	8 doubt the Lakers drop past 6th. If LeBron missed 6 more games and they lost all 6 i think they're fine. Not sure they're worried about being a 6th seed. The West is solid and has depth but it's not scary. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

03-23-2021, 11:32 PM	#4906
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03-24-2021, 12:12 AM	#4908
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,489	Good lord... The top teams in the East just don't want to lose, no matter who is out. Going to be a dog fight down the stretch. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

03-24-2021, 07:03 AM	#4909
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 22,002 Jcardstore	Rewatching the Knicks game this morning and my god Obi Toppin is terrible. Watching him is just so cringey. So much for being the most pro-ready prospect. Gonna say I was right on that one. Can't even say he's young either cause he's really not NBA young. __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

03-24-2021, 07:18 PM	#4920
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,157	So KD, Kyrie, Harden, or Blake for the Nets vs. Jazz tonight. Should be interesting. Claxton for 30 and 20?!?! __________________ FEAR THE DEER

03-23-2021, 08:38 PM	#4901
Braswell10 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 9,472 o7star	I hope I just wake up in the morning and the Wizards have made at least 10 different trades.

03-23-2021, 08:39 PM	#4902
kd the sniper Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,944 kdthesniper3five on I.g	Ingram killing it

03-24-2021, 12:09 AM	#4907
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,146 accrules	Here's everyone's favorite MVP candidate... [since Jokic is chopped liver to the investorbois] in crunchtime with an iso on Blake Griffin, should be bbq chicken right? https://streamable.com/a1aqba how about failing to get a decent look on ol No-knees, forcing a fade-away brick, and then letting Griffin beat him to the other end for a lay-up? Am I doing the trolling thing, correct? oh, almost forgot - his team doesn't have enough wins / high enough seed for him to qualify anyway.

03-24-2021, 08:45 AM	#4914
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,960	Have to admit I got Toppin wrong. Loved watching him in college and although I never thought his game was perfect, I thought he would translate alright after making a few adjustments. Doesn’t look like it’s happening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-24-2021, 08:02 PM	#4924
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 22,002 Jcardstore	I don’t think he was comparing Toppin to Duncan. __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell