zackster The beat reporters have identified big problems for the Lakers, that will be exposed in the coming games, so its safe to say that LA are going to sweep the series.
So one of the younger superstar players is going to out LeBron having a mistress then? Haha.
loopdokter Joker was Nuggets best player by a mile. Carried them. But don’t let me stop you shoehorning in a Canada reference.
Used to be. The quality of college basketball has gone in the shitter with the one-and-done rule. One can say March Madness is exciting, and it is, but the quality of the sport is really, really poor. These aren’t the days of UNLV and the Fab Five where guys stayed at least two years.
Its fo realz. THRILLED about this
Embiid just needs to get in shape and get his head right. He’s possibly the best player in the league if he’d pull it together. Rivers might be able to pull that off. Dunno what you do with Simmons. But maybe shifting the NBA from an outside-in league back to an inside-out (given they both can’t shoot - despite how much Joel tries) they could have a contrarian advantage. Lebron and Davis both aren’t great shooters (Davis is good). We know where they’re at right now. Those Harris and Horford contracts are an abortion, ’though. Westbrook level.
jonattonyeah Those Harris and Horford contracts are an abortion, ’though. Westbrook level.
Lots of time for Doc Rivers. Great coach.
Millsy Lots of time for Doc Rivers. Great coach.
Have you seen his thing on Netflix Millsy? It’s a good shout if you’re looking to start coaching your lads. The whole series is great - coaches at the top of their game giving away the mantra to their coaching philosophy.
He must have been courted by Philly because these deals don’t happen overnight. I was surprised this was announced as quickly as it was after his sacking from the Clippers. It was roughly three days ago he was let go from the Clippers.
I’m more excited seeing what my homie Steve Nash does with Brooklyn. He’s done a lot for the Canada Basketball team as a general manager and guys naturally follow him. An entire nation of ballers from Canada credit his leadership to them becoming what they’ve become. Jamal Murray from the Nuggets has worked extensively with Nash and he blew the fuck up in the playoffs. I hope he has success in the NBA as a head coach.
He must have been courted by Philly because these deals don’t happen overnight. I was surprised this was announced as quickly as it was after his sacking from the Clippers.
Agreed. Philly had been courting D’Antoni for months. Thrilled about this as I both like and respect Doc, but also think D’Antoni is a loser who will never get over the hump. And regardless of either man’s potential, I just think Doc is a better fit for the Sixers. I agree with Jon that Joel is quite possibly the best player in the league, if fit. Doc has the best chance of making that happen. Oh and he has the best chance of attracting vets, too.
zackster D’Antoni is a loser
jonattonyeah Dunno what you do with Simmons.
he HAS to develop a KG style jump shot. If he does, he becomes a perennial mvp contender. Problem with Ben and the Sixers is that every year pans out the same. The team starts off looking like a contender. But as time passes, guys around the league become more and more comfortable with the fact that “Ben just can’t and won’t shoot.” After that it all tapers off. The hot hand is always double teamed, Ben starts to regress offensively, and Joel starts trying to do everything himself.
Even just a floater/hook shot thing like Draymond Green has. He could be a superstar, much taller Draymond now that I think of it. Excellent playmaker and an perennial DPOY candidate. But Draymond at least shoots threes. Not great percentage wise but he can keep the defense at least somewhat honest. Simmons doesn’t even try. And you know who shoots too many threes, IMO…Joel. All world footwork, absolutely massive, and he’s floating about on the perimeter like he’s Paul George or something. Sixers have the roster to win a championship. Lakers this year have shown you can win without bombing threes left and right. And with Simmons, Embiid, and Thybulle, the defense should be in the top 5 easily.
This is trending one way. #sad
Yep. Would love for it to be a decent competition but this year has been a bust for obvious reasons anyway. AD will get finals MVP at least. He deserves it.
Doc just gave a virtuoso performance on Philly radio. Rolled out stats with ease, and didn’t falter once. Said three things I absolutely loved hearing:
Lets Fucking Go!
If he can get Joel and Ben working like Stockton and Mallone I can see the appeal I must admit. Would love to see the league move to a low post/mid range game like the good old days, but the stats seem to favour the 3 point Harden 3 step step back routine atm
I think Steve Kerr is a good coach (and a better person) but I never understood why the Dubs didn’t run more Durant/Curry PnR. Completely unstoppable. But hey they went to five straight finals and probably would’ve won 4 without injuries.
I’m really tiring of seeing the Lakers winning this thing what feels like every three years or so.
Fuck the Lakers!
The Raptors are going to be an interesting team come next season. I’m really curious what they’re going to do. GM Masai Ujuri (sp?) is up for a contract renewal. Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka are free agents and there’s a few others who are questionable. Fred Van Fleet is rumoured that he’s being chased by several teams.
I’m kind of concerned they won’t have as good of a team as they have in the past few years.
