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| Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 9:22pm On Mar 26, 2021 |
Hey guys..been a while... Something to discuss on....pretty good trades ranging from Tucker to Bucks, Gordon to Nuggets, Oladipo to Miami... But Rondo to Clippers and Sweet Lou to Hawks, cool to discuss about? A40 Roland17 SmooshCHN Deemain Birdman |
| Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 1:58pm On Mar 27, 2021 |
aliondo:I don't even know what to say. I was thinking about what Roland17 was saying. Most teams don't even have an identity anymore. Make we sha dey watch dey go. I don't have faith in the Clippers and the Nets and I can't even point out why. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 6:40pm On Mar 27, 2021 |
aliondo: Good to have u sneak by I am kind of disappointed with the Clippers despite getting Rondo. They were the team that needed to be aggressive in getting Lowry in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong, playoff Rondo is a beast but I don’t know if he is enough from the PG position for the Clippers to win the West. P. Beverly and Jackson are not enough to support Rondo when it comes to offense. Denver did the most by getting Aaron Gordon. He has the ability to stretch the floor. He is younger and more athletic than Milsap and can provide that presence on the board. It would be interesting to see which J. Murray shows up in the playoffs again. Jokic is playing out of his mind and he shows up in the postseason so I expect them to make some noise. The most interesting trade has to be Oladipo to the Heat. I don’t know if that is what they desperately needed but again he is good on both ends of the courts in comparison to D. Robinson. They are another team that should have made some aggressive move for Lowry but they were reluctant to let go of T. Herro which makes a lot of sense. They have looked resurgent of recent and Bam is now playing at the level we are used to seeing. The Celtics did what I predicted. Danny Ainge is a very careful GM and I did not expect him to splash. We got Fournier who is a decent scorer and can help shoulder some of the burden. To honest, everyone is now ring chasing so there is no loyalty or identity for many of these teams. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Afromentalist: 11:13pm On Mar 27, 2021 |
Lamarcus aldrige to the Nets. I thought KD wanted to win on his own? Anyway the game is more likely than not, OVER 2 Likes |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 12:57am On Mar 28, 2021 |
Afromentalist: No one in this generation especially over the last decade can do it by themselves anymore. The level of talent on offense is tremendous and everyone at this point is ring chasing. Can KD and Kyrie make it out of the East on their own? Probably so but at the end of the day, it’s about the number of chips on those fingers. There is no sense of identity for teams including your traditional teams. The Nets want to strike now and it doesn’t matter what any one thinks. Most free agents want to either join the Nets/ Lakers/ Clippers because they want to win now. Is KD supposed to tell the Nets to stop signing anyone? |
| Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:47am On Mar 28, 2021 |
aliondo: Rondo is done imo. Even last year he had to will himself every time he shot the ball. I feel like this is a bad move for the clips. I am happy for Oladipo to get a chance to make some noise in the playoffs. The guy has a lot of doubters in the league and I hope he disappoints them. I just like how the guy composes himself. Even when he was in the sinking ship of the rockets, he was a class act. The Nuggets getting Gordon is the only eye popping thing I see so far. The west was already going to be a blood bath come playoffs. Now it will be a vicious blood bath  Actually I have been eyeing Aldridge and Drummond to see where they end up. I would like Lakers to pick up Drummond, I think they need him badly. My fantasy team needs him badly  . I dont know what Aldridge has left in the tank, but Im sure theres a team out there that will need him. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:49am On Mar 28, 2021 |
Afromentalist: I spoke too soon  |
| Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:51am On Mar 28, 2021 |
Roland17: Are the celtics serious about coming out of the east, or they just want to win games. This roster may not get out of the second round the way teams are loading up! |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:15am On Mar 28, 2021 |
birdman: I know Ainge is looking at what the Nets and other conference contenders are doing and saying to himself, it is not worth going all out for. Remember this bulk/ core of this team reached the conference finals last season and lost to the Heats. I understand we reached out to A. Drummond but I believe strongly that Drummond will end up with the Lakers. I think the Celtics will just look to make it to the post season and see how far we can push this thing but I expect a strong offseason. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by joshboo(m): 7:53am On Mar 28, 2021 |
birdman: 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. 1 Like |
| Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 10:15am On Mar 28, 2021 |
joshboo: Agree with you on this.... |
| Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:49pm On Mar 28, 2021 |
Afromentalist:Won de. You would think Aldridge was prime Tim Duncan not a washed 36 year old who was a negative each time he was on the floor for the Spurs this season. Who wins on his own in today's league? Your guy is adding Andre Drummond to a team with AD, Schroeder, Gasol and Montrez but make everybody else dey look Where is thy faith in unu King? The game is far from over |
| Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 7:06pm On Mar 28, 2021 |
Roland17:Lol go all over social media. The agenda and propaganda is already set. The only constant is their dishonesty. Only their queen is allowed to add players and a supporting cast like he did last year, nobody else Same people. So what changed? So they are telling us now that washed Blake Griffin that can't even dunk again and Aldridge in year 15 are the gamechangers that suddenly deflated the Lakers
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| Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:08pm On Mar 28, 2021 |
Congratulations to the 2020/2021 NBA champions, the Brooklyn Nets. This is their year. With both LeBron and AD out injured and unlikely to be 100% in the playoffs, and the Nets having Justice League for a team, nothing in the world can stop them. Congrats KD, you did it again  1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 7:10pm On Mar 28, 2021 |
aliondo:I like Gordon to the Nuggets, he will add passing and rebounding. He can be a highly inconsistent scorer but his size will help and he does have the odd night when he goes off. A lineup with Murray, Barton, Porter Jr, Gordon and Jokic would be a very intriguing one |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Afromentalist: 9:16pm On Mar 28, 2021 |
steady986:they are not done yet, e remain Thanos with infinity gauntlet. Dayummm. 2 Likes
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| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 10:53pm On Mar 28, 2021 |
Zion Williamson is impressing me with his decision making and consistency. He is choosing to play around the rim and has been proficient at it.. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Thanos(m): 1:03am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Afromentalist:They can't afford me. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Thanos(m): 1:04am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Roland17:That play style is not sustainable. He would peak early and fall off hard. The amount of wear and tear his body would have to ensure would tell on him in his late twenties. And for his sake he better avoid getting one of those acl injuries as that might spell doom for him. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Thanos(m): 1:06am On Mar 29, 2021 |
steady986:I honestly just have this onfidence that nets are not going to win this years championship. IT'S A GUT FEELING. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:36am On Mar 29, 2021 |
If you are not watching UCLA v Alabama you are missing! What a clutch shot by Reese to tie the game and send us to OT. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:41am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Bama taking bad shots, turning the ball over and missing FTs. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:48am On Mar 29, 2021 |
UCLA, a first 4 play in team beat No 2 Alabama to qualify for the Elite 8. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:51am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Roland17: Oh well! I called it.. 1 Like |
| Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:27am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Thanos:It's nigh on impossible for them not to win. I mean, look at the firepower. Look at the form they're in even without KD and Kyrie in and out of the team. Aldridge was the decider. Imagine having 5 guys that can give you 25 on any given night. 1 Like |
| Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:28am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Afromentalist:
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| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 1:14pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
Thanos: You either did not understand the purpose of my post or we have different understandings of what his style of play should be. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Thanos(m): 1:36pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
steady986:Well, I'm calling it. The nostardamus-esque psychic that told Skip Bayless that TB12 would win last years's championship has told me that the nets are not even going to make the finals. Bookmark this post. 1 Like |
| Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 4:50pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
aliondo: If Aaron Gordon is fit and in form come the playoffs then the Nuggets will be very competitive come the playoffs. Same with the Miami Heat's acquisition of Victor Oladipo - I will not write off a Butler led team. The two teams have maintained their identity and strengthened their squad with these guys. For the Cippers, it depends on the version of the playoff Rondo they are getting and if chemistry is good with the rest of the team. If Rondo is on fire and solves their protracted guard issues and gels with this team there will be trouble in the West. But guys, the Nets are a scary team already and with their recent additions they are favourites in my books. If Lakers gets Drummond they will be able to compete if they get a fit and in form Lebron back. If AD comes back in form and healthy too then I will say they can match the Nets and I expect sweat and blood if they meet. 3 Likes |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:36am On Mar 30, 2021 |
I don talk am before say I no dey understand this Kings team. They are the perfect definition of a Boogey team. |
| Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 3:43pm On Mar 30, 2021 |
Thanos: No wonder the time infinity stone disappeared with you. It is well. The one problem the Nets have is that there is only one ball. This is the same issue the Lakers had with Kobe, Shaq, GP and Karl Malone vs Pistons 2004. If the Nets run into a team like the Detroit Pistons of 2004, they could be in trouble. That team had a world class coach (Larry Brown), world class defense (all 5 starters were stingy), a savvy floor general (Billups) and everybody bought in. Ben Wallace didnt have to get the rock. You didnt have to draw up plays for Tayshaun Prince. Rip Hamilton was fine getting 15 or 30 points. Three teams in the league right now that could have that identity by end of the season: Heat, Utah, Lakers*. I put asterisk on Lakers because their star players have missed too much time to gel. The Heat fit the bill 100%, so its possible the Nets might not come out of the East 1 Like |
| Re: The NBA Begins by Android17: 2:00am On Mar 31, 2021 |
In today's news 1.)Anthony Edwards, by my eyes has a higher ceiling than Lamelo ball 2.) The Lakers will not win the NBA Finals 2021 (but they could make it with fit players - They are an injury away to Bron or AD to miss out of coming out of the west. |
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