2021-2022 NBA Season Thread

[El Rey]

Originally Posted by Naiera

I wasn’t wrong about Rodney Hood. I was wrong about him becoming anywhere near an all-star, obviously, but the thing people still making fun off is something they didn’t understand because they, apparently, must surely not be that smart. It really grinds my gears when it’s constantly brought up, because it’s just so damn stupid. Even people I thought were generally my “friends” seem to think it’s cool to make fun of.

You say my feelings were hurt when you liked bruce’s comments, but I was merely befuddled as to why you were doing it, because you were generally agreeing with me. I’m not in the least interested in your likes.

You want me to be all respectful or whatever, and while you may on the surface have written a sober post, you’re taking a huge dump on me while demanding that I be nice. That’s just not how things work, except, of course, I don’t think I’m this giant jerk that you’re making me out to be. Your judgment on this subject isn’t necessarily factual.

I’ll also note that you’re the one constantly going meta, complaing about me. If you weren’t offended, then why are you spending so much time doing that? The thread is chugging along just fine in spite of my wickedly ghoulish behaviour. If people can bring up dumb shit they never understood from years ago to dump on me, then surely lacit should be able to handle a little giggling smiley?

complaining, lol ok. Again, I was going about my business not addressing or responding to you until you took it as a personal affront that I was liking the posts bruce made in response to yours.

RE: Rodney Hood - ok you WEREN'T wrong... guy who says he can admit when he's wrong. The fact that you can't see why people still bring this up is equal parts baffling and hilarious.

I don't care if you're respectful or whatever. If you're gonna be a d-ck to someone, expect the same energy back.

there's a term for those who lack self reflection but think very highly of themselves

Anyways, happy for the Lakers win of course, good to see AD show up and Reaves continue to ball out. But last nights win creates more space between the Kings and Suns in those 3 and 4 spots. A Kings win over the Suns tomorrow creates an even bigger lead. Need MEM to start losing too but they play HOU again tomorrow night.

[bruceames]

He's a fan favorite and blossoming into a potential superstar. There would a huge backlash if they don't keep him, so undoubtedly they will match whatever offer he gets elsewhere if his camp wants more than the $50 mil max. Fortunately, he wants to be a Laker, so I can't see any scenario where he leaves.

Going to be interesting to see how the ball control duties divvy up when Lebron comes back.

[El Rey]

Originally Posted by bruceames

He's a fan favorite and blossoming into a potential superstar. There would a huge backlash if they don't keep him, so undoubtedly they will match whatever offer he gets elsewhere if his camp wants more than the $50 mil max. Fortunately, he wants to be a Laker, so I can't see any scenario where he leaves.

Going to be interesting to see how the ball control duties divvy up when Lebron comes back.

Hopefully Pelinka learned his lesson after letting Caruso go.

[Naiera]

Originally Posted by El Rey

RE: Rodney Hood - ok you WEREN'T wrong... guy who says he can admit when he's wrong. The fact that you can't see why people still bring this up is equal parts baffling and hilarious.

The ability to admit when you’re wrong doesn’t mean you have to admit you’re wrong when you aren’t

If people are bringing it up because Hood never became even a stable rotation player, then that’s even more ridiculous; obviously I was wrong back then and I have no problem admitting so. Which I also did on the previous page. It’s a matter of fact that he never got anywhere near an all-star game.

[Naiera]

Originally Posted by bruceames

He's a fan favorite and blossoming into a potential superstar.

That’s going a bit too far. I think he lacks the physical tools to be truly great in the league. If he could add more muscle and a few inches to his vertical, then we’d be onto something, but I’m not sure that’s realistic.

Obviously, he’s going to be a great rotation player if he can stay consistent and improve his shooting percentages.

Originally Posted by bruceames

Going to be interesting to see how the ball control duties divvy up when Lebron comes back.

LeBron should be the main ballfondler. That’s how they won in the bubble and that’s one of the things that were wrong with the Lakers when Westbrook was pounding the rock all over the court.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Naiera

The ability to admit when you’re wrong doesn’t mean you have to admit you’re wrong when you aren’t

If people are bringing it up because Hood never became even a stable rotation player, then that’s even more ridiculous; obviously I was wrong back then and I have no problem admitting so. Which I also did on the previous page. It’s a matter of fact that he never got anywhere near an all-star game.

bro, you just cant help yourself can you?

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by bruceames

He's a fan favorite and blossoming into a potential superstar. There would a huge backlash if they don't keep him, so undoubtedly they will match whatever offer he gets elsewhere if his camp wants more than the $50 mil max. Fortunately, he wants to be a Laker, so I can't see any scenario where he leaves.

Going to be interesting to see how the ball control duties divvy up when Lebron comes back.

potential borderline future....

[Naiera]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

bro, you just cant help yourself can you?

I’m not the one constantly bringing it up every time I write the words all and star.

[bruceames]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

potential borderline future....

Originally Posted by Naiera

That’s going a bit too far. I think he lacks the physical tools to be truly great in the league. If he could add more muscle and a few inches to his vertical, then we’d be onto something, but I’m not sure that’s realistic.

Obviously, he’s going to be a great rotation player if he can stay consistent and improve his shooting percentages.
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If you're getting to the line in double digit numbers on a regular basis, score 20+ ppg and defend well, then those are all-star credentials. He's already getting superstar calls, but at least it's not going going to far to say he's got all-star potential, if not superstar. He's playing like an all-star right now and still improving.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Naiera

I’m not the one constantly bringing it up every time I write the words all and star.

dont foget the words future, potential and borderline

but thats not what i was referring to anyway. the bickering in general, just let it go man and move on.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by Naiera

LeBron should be the main ballfondler. That’s how they won in the bubble and that’s one of the things that were wrong with the Lakers when Westbrook was pounding the rock all over the court.

That's a bit oversimplifying things there. Back then we also had a number of 3-and-D guys, and we also had a few agile bigs to throw around too. It was a perfect roster for the playoffs.

[Naiera]

The 3 and D guys are back. LeBron fondling the ball doesn’t mean he can’t get in the post a little, either.

[Russ103]

Julius Randle doing his best to prep Knicks fans for another first round play-off exit.

D*ckhead argues with a ref at half time as a teammate tries to hold him back as to not get a tech. He gets the tech and then also gets into the face of his teammate for trying to hold him back. Then gets escorted of the court.

F*ck this guy. I so hope he gets traded before next season - just not to the Spurs, Thunder, or Blazers.

[Naiera]

Why not those teams?

[Russ103]

They're all teams that I enjoy watching because they have Aussie players on them. Randle will ruin my enjoyment of watching those teams.

Spurs even with Patty Mills now gone have Brett Brown and Matty Nielson as assistants. Brett Brown spent years coaching in Australia, and Matt Nielsen played for him when he was here. Brown's first NBA job after leaving Australia was an assistant gig under Pop so I'll always have a soft spot for them.

Blazers have Matisse Thybulle.

OKC has Josh Giddy.

There's also Ingles in Milwaukee and they're not stupid enough to want Randle.

There's other teams with Aussies, but I don't enjoy watching those teams for various reasons so it wouldn't effect me

[VictoryAtNight]

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Okoro!!!

[Russ103]

Originally Posted by VictoryAtNight

Delly Dellavedova plays for Sacramento. Another Australian player.

I love Delly but he doesn't play enough to warrant watching the Kings.

There's Jock in Phoenix, but I hate Booker and CPIII.

Dyson Daniels in NO, but I've never been able to get into that team for some reason.

There's Patty and Ben in Brooklyn, but I have never enjoyed watching the Nets (Knick fan).

Josh Green in Dallas is fun to watch, but Luka's constant whining is making it hard to enjoy Mavs basketball.

... and Xavier Cooks just signed with the Wizards, but that would mean watching the Wizards, so ... no thank you.

And Kyrie was born here and has dual citizenship, but he's never identified as an Aussie so he doesn't count

[VictoryAtNight]

Originally Posted by Russ103

I love Delly but he doesn't play enough to warrant watching the Kings.

There's Jock in Phoenix, but I hate Booker and CPIII.

Dyson Daniels in NO, but I've never been able to get into that team for some reason.

There's Patty and Ben in Brooklyn, but I have never enjoyed watching the Nets (Knick fan).

Josh Green in Dallas is fun to watch, but Luka's constant whining is making it hard to enjoy Mavs basketball.

... and Xavier Cooks just signed with the Wizards, but that would mean watching the Wizards, so ... no thank you.

And Kyrie was born here and has dual citizenship, but he's never identified as an Aussie so he doesn't count

I’m aware of Kyrie. I had no idea of Cooks, Green, Daniels & Jock being from Australia. Learn something new.

[Naiera]

Originally Posted by Russ103

They're all teams that I enjoy watching because they have Aussie players on them.

I figured it was something along those lines.

Jock Landale annoys me, because his name should be Jack Londale

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by Russ103

They're all teams that I enjoy watching because they have Aussie players on them.

The first Aussie players I came to know about and remember were of course Luc Longley, and later Shane Heal. The latter was a 3-pt specialist in the 90s, and I remember he shot like crazy in the 96 Olympics. He was later signed by the T-Wolves. As far as I recall, however, his NBA career wasn't remarkable whatsoever.