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Roland17:
Abi na we suppose greet you welcome back..

Android17:
Curry does not need the MVP trophy to prove anything. He has 2. It is more difficult to win a regular season MVP that lasts multiple games than finals MVP that someone can rely on AD all through the rounds and then stat pad in 6 games of the finals to win it. I will only take finals MVP seriously when they factor all a player has done from game 1 of the playoffs to the finals. As for people complaining about contracts and what not, I feel guys are just being emotional. Draymond is an offensive liability but he is by FAR the best defender in the league and the second most intelligent player in basketball (Lebron is marginally better because he can score). I will not blame him for little issues here and there. We were tired yesterday. We just played a gruelling game against the Refs and LAL whilst Memphis coasted against SAS and rested (the scoreline flattered SAS). Also, Klay's contract meant that we are limited to who we could put on the roster. Klay is occupying 30m+ of contract money that could have brought in 3 solid players. I have seen enough to know that we would be better next season. I won't say much about Kerr (he has his own skoi skoi) but there are 13 better rosters than GSWs in the west. Don't let anyone mislead you. All the coaches they praised as geniuses all proved they are all below Kerr. From Nick Nurse to Brad Stevens. Kerr achieved more with his own roster than they did with better rosters and has won more than all other serving coaches not named G.Pop.

steady986:
This is not related to basketball but something huge has happened in the world of football (the real football, not gridiron)

https://www.arsenal.com/news/european-super-league-announced

birdman:
He never really broke out, and I am not sure why. He had a good post game, had a sure banker midrange jumper. Was it defense, game smarts? I really dont know, but I felt he should have had more impact in the league than he did. I dont think going to the Spurs was a good move either - it was a small market, with boring basketball, which killed his visibility. On the right team, he could have done more.

Anyhow, life with fam is more important. I hope he enjoys his retirement! 15years is not beans. Still a great career anyhow you look at it

joshboo:
My guy Rondo is not done, players like rondo don't come easy. He's playoffs certified that's why the clips went for him. Rondo would always show up. Lovely move by the clips imo..

Honestly I wish the bucks went all out for oladipo since they didn't get bogdanovic but he's perfect for Miami
Rooting for those guys to make a big noise this year again, the organization's Class and have a very good coach.

For Aldridge I honestly don't blame him. At his age he's all about getting a ring and dudes still a baller.. But the Nba'S gotta put a stop to this madness, it's absolutely ridiculous the fire power the Nets have, it's make or bust season for them though.

The Lakers have to go all out for drummond or they forget about a chip this year. They need his rebounding on defence. Gasol is now Mega trash, Dude should just go to China or go back to Spain.

I don't blame the players though cos most of this organizations treat the players like trash. There's no loyalty anymore from both sides.

Nathpris:
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Roland17:
Grousbeck has come out to say neither B. Stevens’ nor D. Ainge’s job is on the line. While I am a one of Brad’s best supporters, I can’t fail to say I am happy this sort of conversation is going on.. I mean, with Brad being on the hot seat.
Brad has enjoyed the goodwill of Celtics fans and that’s because he is one hell of an intelligent coach and that is why I love this pressure on him. He needs to figure out his rotation and if we are playing small or big. Starting Tristan and Theis has not been productive even on the boards, worsestill, it has stagnated ball movement.
How about bench scoring? We can’t heap the burden of wins on Tatum/ Brown every night! Those guys will not take the next step of they continuously have to bail us out because they are playing ISO ball. Many players have failed to live up this season.. Kemba especially.. I mean his issue has been his injuries from last season and hole has lacked any consistency.
We need to figure out this defense! It has been an issue for too long. We are not communicating and responding to changes our opponents during their offensive schemes. We are always a 2nd short and by then, the offensive player has made his move. We are still poor on both ends of the board, I mean, with Tristan we have seen some improvement but collectively, we are a mess.. Don’t even get me started with defending the zone! That looks like Brad’s crypnotyte.

All in all, the state of the Celtics is horrible and Brad needs to start figuring this mess out. Good thing this is happening in the first half of the season. We have the all star break with hopes everyone returns for the 2nd half of the season with a different mentality.

#greenrunsdeep
#RIP24

SmooshCHN:
Totally unrelated to basketball. I was hoping this day would come and here it is.
No, it's not my wedding announcement. I never reach that stage.


This thread has been a blessing to me in every way possible. Kept me busy, kept me happy and kept me company through med school. NL was the first tab I open almost every morning in the last like 5/6yrs because I know this thread would help me get through the day even when my Warriors would lose by 35. Don't get me started on playoffs when I'm always writing exams. I remember rushing my papers to catch the Warriors finals vs Cavs only for Iguodala to get blocked by James. Good times sha. Thank you guys for helping me in ways you can't imagine. The semi-depressed times, everything. Thank you guys from Ersan (I have to mention him for obvious reasons ) to everyone one. I don't want to skip anyone's name. Thank you Guys.

I was inducted yesterday and you guys were part of the journey. Still confused about what next to do cos it's Nigeria but thank you Guys. Thank you so much.
I could have posted a picture but yunno


_{ps: the Celtics are still trash and the Lakers are not repeating. thanks}

Hustle2flex:
Harden I think is a better point guard and with Kyrie a better finisher,it will free up KD to match up to their opponent's best player.KD when locked in is a very good perimeter defender due to his length and wingspan.
Yet he is likely to be the Nets fail safe when they will need buckets in the postseason due to the fact he can score on anyone.
As for jazz,I have this feeling they are just like the bucks of past two seasons.This is NBA and soon enough they will be figured out and when the rotation gets shorter in playoffs,can there too players maintain the same place?we will see.

The problems Bucks have is that they haven't really surrounded Gannis with top players (only Middleton) is up to grade and secondly allowing Gannis to be the go-to guy in crunch time when he is terrible at FT and 3 point shooting.Their coach needs to trust Middleton more during these period in close games.He can't always bully his way to the paint all the time.

I only pray that key players remain fit for playoffs.
I haven't forgotten the high level of play in 2016 playoffs.

SmooshCHN:
Damn!!! See me smiling. Thanks man.

Afromentalist:
At this pace, Embiid is getting it. If he stays healthy.

Roland17:
Good to see the Celtics play better defensively. Our lack of practice because of COVID really affected the defensive chemistry of this team. Brad is mixing it up with the use of zonal defense and 1v1 tonight.

J. Brown has to the the Most Improved Player and should get his first NBA Allstar nomination after getting snubbed last season.

donlittle25:
bruh why people wey no they contribute nada to this thread they complain? we are one big family here, we talk about bball, soccer, football, wrestling, tennis and all. you pick which one you know and talk.

we console each other on personal losses and honestly i they look forward to few people wedding for here. .

Also the banter here is top notch, you fit they get bad day, read few post and instantly your day will be better.

but make una no catch corona o, that thing wicked, i just they recover and omo, thank God for life o. the thing wan wound me o

SmooshCHN:
You may be right however, I think the defining moment was Game 6 of 2016 WCF. Classic Westbrook with his turnovers in crunch time.

mattfeuter:
He might be.

It’s not even the fact that he’s a good scorer, it’s always the efficiency for me.

I respect efficient players and not just guys jacking up shots.

This was why it never worked in OKC having Westbrook as his decision maker.

The only fear now For the Nets should be Kyrie.

SmooshCHN:
Watching that game, I don't even know what to say. Kevin Durant is just built different. How the hell do you stop Kevin Durant? Na this KD Anthony Davis wan guard? I am just happy he is back to almost 98%

A40:
Maybe Philly, maybe Brooklyn. But if you are a GM you have to ask yourself do you really want this headache? If you give up the house for him and he doesn't extend you're all types of bleeped.

Honestly the Rockets should just sit him till they find a trade partner. Playing him after that presser would be sabotage. Get all the teams to come with their best deals. Pick the best one and move forward

That roster shouldn't be 3-7. OKC is probably the worst roster in the West and they still have 5 wins

birdman:
houston is not dumping ground abeg. We dont have any psychiatric facilities, keep your crazy in brooklyn. we have had enough drama already.

stainlessgerard:
Please, can anyone send me their CV for graduate Trainee!.. .. lucky.tongo026@gmail.com

Trendy247:
I joined at exactly 1pm