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Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 4:58am On Aug 13, 2021
chic2pimp:


Story is clearly false. No judge in the Land will order Him to pay £2.4M yearly on His just over $4M wages. Simply impossible.

Obviously the judge must have ascertained that he makes more than just his NBA salary. There are other sources he could be making money from. And he still could appeal the ruling and pay less.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:23am On Aug 13, 2021
chic2pimp:


Story is clearly false. No judge in the Land will order Him to pay £2.4M yearly on His just over $4M wages. Simply impossible.
Ah!! I wanted to say she got a better deal than Dennis Schroeder. grin
Re: The NBA Begins by typicalgamer(m): 11:32am On Aug 13, 2021
SmooshCHN:
Ah!! I wanted to say she got a better deal than Dennis Schroeder. grin


You’re evil grin

Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:06pm On Aug 13, 2021
Android17:
He already said this story is cap. I wonder why people are parading it. You do not award figures just because the baby daddy earns XYZ amount of money or else Chris Brown would have been paying the same. There has to be an established history between the couple, and proof that the child will be improperly taken care of by the other partner should they not earn that much and we all know it is not true.

Most of it is true. She did fake the love then divorce him. And he will be paying a substantial amount for a long time. Usually, there are older ballers that warn you so you dont make this kind of mistake, because this girl was already a known commodity. Next time, he will consult his elders in such matters grin

You ask a grown man what he likes about a woman, and he says legs. Olofo grin Na internet jus dey let us catch up on how many men have lost livelihood or life on this matter. In the past people hide it

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Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 9:21pm On Aug 13, 2021
SmooshCHN:
Ah!! I wanted to say she got a better deal than Dennis Schroeder. grin

LOOOOOL....You are fool for this grin grin grin cheesy cheesy grin

steady986:


Obviously the judge must have ascertained that he makes more than just his NBA salary. There are other sources he could be making money from. And he still could appeal the ruling and pay less.

No way was He ordered to pay that much. If He told by the Judge to even pay half of that amount then He needs to fire His lawyers. I with no court experience whatsoever could have done much better. I can't see Him paying more than that £300,000 per year not per month.
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 1:59am On Aug 14, 2021
As things stand it seems the teams in the east has at long last caught up with those in the west in terms of overall conference strength. It can even be argued, that depending on how the chips fall with Philly, the east might have 3 of the best 4 teams.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:20am On Aug 14, 2021
Khanben:
As things stand it seems the teams in the east has at long last caught up with those in the west in terms of overall conference strength. It can even be argued, that depending on how the chips fall with Philly, the east might have 3 of the best 4 teams.

Maybe not overall talent but talent at the top. There are 5-6 teams that can stand toe to toe with the best teams in the west. But the bottom is where the weakness is glaring. The worst teams in the west can still boast of having all-stars or borderline all-stars, and could be making the playoffs if they were in the east.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 6:39pm On Aug 14, 2021
Khanben:
As things stand it seems the teams in the east has at long last caught up with those in the west in terms of overall conference strength. It can even be argued, that depending on how the chips fall with Philly, the east might have 3 of the best 4 teams.

Nuggets, Grizzlies or Jazz at full strength will flog any team in the east not named bucks or nets. Even bucks is debatable. After those 2, there is a steep dropoff in the east. I expect the suns to underachieve if injuries are not a factor this year because of how loaded the west is.
Re: The NBA Begins by ovoP(m): 8:05pm On Aug 14, 2021
birdman:


Nuggets, Grizzlies or Jazz at full strength will flog any team in the east not named bucks or nets. Even bucks is debatable. After those 2, there is a steep dropoff in the east. I expect the suns to underachieve if injuries are not a factor this year because of how loaded the west is.
Grizzlies..? The heat are also tough along with philly and these teams can beat the nuggets
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:34am On Aug 15, 2021
birdman:


Nuggets, Grizzlies or Jazz at full strength will flog any team in the east not named bucks or nets. Even bucks is debatable. After those 2, there is a steep dropoff in the east. I expect the suns to underachieve if injuries are not a factor this year because of how loaded the west is.

The Heat and the Sixers are better than the Grizzlies IMHO. the Hawks vs the Grizzlies is a toss up, but if Reddish carries over his playoffs form, then I'll personally pick them over the Grizzlies too.
As for the Celtics and Bulls they both have the talent but with the new setup no one can say what they are
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 8:03pm On Aug 15, 2021
Pritchard dropping 92 in a pro-am game. Abeg the gap between nba players and normal people in basketball no be here.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 11:06pm On Aug 15, 2021
ovoP:
Grizzlies..? The heat are also tough along with philly and these teams can beat the nuggets

Grizz play western conference style of bball, more fast paced attack than the East. But they also defend well and are well coached. East has always played at a slower pace with the exception of Nets that have new players, new coaches, new system.
This generally gives the west the upper hand in todays NBA.

Even Hawks with Trae dont push the ball like that
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 3:17am On Aug 16, 2021
man, I have been lost in rocketland. Heat have Lowry and PJ Tucker? Hei!
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:01am On Aug 16, 2021
birdman:
man, I have been lost in rocketland. Heat have Lowry and PJ Tucker? Hei!

A lot of noise and excitement about some of your draft picks..
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:02am On Aug 16, 2021
The Clippers have moved P. Beverly and R. Rondo for E. Bledsoe from the Grizzlies.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:09am On Aug 16, 2021
birdman:
man, I have been lost in rocketland. Heat have Lowry and PJ Tucker? Hei!

PJ Tucker is overrated sha.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:12am On Aug 16, 2021
The Clippers want to form their own big three with Kawhi-PG-Bledsoe cheesy
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:09pm On Aug 16, 2021
Roland17:


A lot of noise and excitement about some of your draft picks..

Man, we have forgotten about last season sef. We feel like we got the best draft pick at #2
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 8:11pm On Aug 16, 2021
steady986:


PJ Tucker is overrated sha.

He is not overrated, he knows his role and does it exceptionally well

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Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 8:14pm On Aug 16, 2021
Roland17:
The Clippers have moved P. Beverly and R. Rondo for E. Bledsoe from the Grizzlies.

It is a good move, the Clippers seriously need a PG who can run the offense and play defense, which he can. Yes, he is a liability on offense during the playoffs because he chokes, but the Clippers don't need his scoring since they kept Reggie.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 9:48pm On Aug 16, 2021
Khanben:


He is not overrated, he knows his role and does it exceptionally well
steady986:


PJ Tucker is overrated sha.
I quoted Khanben so you wouldn't miss a chance to learn. grin

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Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:25am On Aug 17, 2021
My Chicago Cubs don carry tanking go another level since we decided to rebuild and clear out our roster.

By the end of tonight's game we would have lost our 12th consecutive game.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 9:02am On Aug 17, 2021
Khanben:


He is not overrated, he knows his role and does it exceptionally well
What exactly does he do exceptionally well? Who did he stop in the playoffs? KD? Everyone he guarded constantly put up historic performances. Or is it LeBron in 2020 against him? PJ is just a useful body, he's not a shutdown defender. He signed for the Heat for virtually the same amount he made with the Bucks. If the Bucks really wanted him don't you think they would have been willing to either match that salary or pay a bit more? He was expendable as far as the Bucks were concerned.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 9:03am On Aug 17, 2021
SmooshCHN:

I quoted Khanben so you wouldn't miss a chance to learn. grin

We actually watch the games
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 9:04am On Aug 17, 2021
Khanben:


It is a good move, the Clippers seriously need a PG who can run the offense and play defense, which he can. Yes, he is a liability on offense during the playoffs because he chokes, but the Clippers don't need his scoring since they kept Reggie.

I thought this was what Rondo was supposed to be for them? cheesy
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 11:32am On Aug 17, 2021
steady986:


We actually watch the games
You watch the games and you call PJ Tucker overrated? Omo, you're on your own
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 12:30pm On Aug 17, 2021
steady986:


I thought this was what Rondo was supposed to be for them? cheesy

I could not understand why they picked him in the first place. Dude was on his last legs even with the Lakers.
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:00pm On Aug 17, 2021
steady986:

What exactly does he do exceptionally well? Who did he stop in the playoffs? KD? Everyone he guarded constantly put up historic performances. Or is it LeBron in 2020 against him? PJ is just a useful body, he's not a shutdown defender. He signed for the Heat for virtually the same amount he made with the Bucks. If the Bucks really wanted him don't you think they would have been willing to either match that salary or pay a bit more? He was expendable as far as the Bucks were concerned.



Everybody he guarded worked for every point they scored and always looked gassed at the end of game. Add that to his passable rebounding averages, and ability to warrant a defender when he spaces the floor on the offensive end, overall hustle, and you will find few players who fit that skillset, who can guard 2 through 5 (and bigger 1s).
Finally he freed Giannis from being the primary defender on the opposition best wing defender on most possessions. This allowed Giannis to focus on help defense, both strong and weak side, and Giannis is arguably one of the best if not the best at playing help defense.
PJ Tucker is a player who is good based on fit, he is like Tayshaun prince with the Detroit pistons and Ariza with the Lakers (difference is he is a better rebounder and Prince and Ariza are slightly better scoring).

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Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:01pm On Aug 17, 2021
steady986:


I thought this was what Rondo was supposed to be for them? cheesy

Rondo is done, he has entered the journey man stage of his career
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:02pm On Aug 17, 2021
Marcus smart 4yrs $77mil. Baba got the bag finally
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 2:22pm On Aug 17, 2021
Khanben:




Everybody he guarded worked for every point they scored and always looked gassed at the end of game. Add that to his passable rebounding averages, and ability to warrant a defender when he spaces the floor on the offensive end, overall hustle, and you will find few players who fit that skillset, who can guard 2 through 5 (and bigger 1s).
Finally he freed Giannis from being the primary defender on the opposition best wing defender on most possessions. This allowed Giannis to focus on help defense, both strong and weak side, and Giannis is arguably one of the best if not the best at playing help defense.
PJ Tucker is a player who is good based on fit, he is like Tayshaun prince with the Detroit pistons and Ariza with the Lakers (difference is he is a better rebounder and Prince and Ariza are slightly better scoring).

This. He does the dirty work and lets the stars be stars. Dude can score 2 points all game, and he gon still defend like you owe his mama money. Like you said, his offense is mainly spot up 3s so I would say he is more like Shane Battier than Ariza or Prince.

Hehe, I just looked him up, I didnt realize Battier never left the Heat. looks like he retired after the Lebron rings then joined the front office. Class act!

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Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:37pm On Aug 17, 2021
birdman:


This. He does the dirty work and lets the stars be stars. Dude can score 2 points all game, and he gon still defend like you owe his mama money. Like you said, his offense is mainly spot up 3s so I would say he is more like Shane Battier than Ariza or Prince.

Hehe, I just looked him up, I didnt realize Battier never left the Heat. looks like he retired after the Lebron rings then joined the front office. Class act!


Yep exactly like Battier. Guys like these even if your best wing player is great on defense like Kobe, LeBron or Giannis, it never pays for them to be the one guarding the opposition best wing scorer, because it will just tire them out. Especially if the number 1 also has to run the offense sometimes (or almost all the time like LeBron).
A player like Kawhi can guard the opposition's best player because all you need him to do on offense is score in iso situations, and not to also get his teammates easy looks

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