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Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:40 am
by M2J
Perhaps the worst take I ever had was agreeing with Kenny Smith that Tobias is better than khris Middleton years ago.

Not even close

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:56 am
by Stanford
It's a shame that Doc has a built-in excuse.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:11 am
by Negrodamus
Stanford wrote:It's a shame that Doc has a built-in excuse.


Doesn’t he usually?

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:06 am
by mjkvol
If he didn't have an excuse Glenn is a master at creating new ones.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:46 am
by phillynative
M2J wrote:Perhaps the worst take I ever had was agreeing with Kenny Smith that Tobias is better than khris Middleton years ago.

Not even close


:(

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:13 am
by 76ciology
It seems to me that the NBA is allowing a lot more physicality than star players are used to, mainly because they have benefited from favorable calls for years. This means they haven't had to rely on playing with as much physicality and energy to achieve the results they want. Now, with the NBA suddenly changing the way they call games, it gives more power to role players who can minimize the talent gap by being more physical and energetic. A prime example of this is Josh Hart in our series against the Knicks.

It took us until game 1 to truly realize that the referees are allowing such a high level of physicality. And it ultimately took us until game 2 to understand that not only can the referees control the physicality, but they can also influence the outcome of the game.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:15 am
by 76ciology
Any of you are watching the Suns v Wolves game? I havent seen Booker play this physical before lol

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:18 am
by Skates
Stanford wrote:It's a shame that Doc has a built-in excuse.


Doc is a built in excuse.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:18 am
by ProcessDoctor
One big lesson from the playoffs this year: Washed stars are washed.

Edit: Kawhi, LeBron, Durant, George, Harden, and Lillard all have okay stats but are not nearly as impactful as they were. Not including Beal because he was never impactful. Klay has completely fallen off, stats aren't even good.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:51 am
by 76ciology
ProcessDoctor wrote:One big lesson from the playoffs this year: Washed stars are washed.

Edit: Kawhi, LeBron, Durant, George, Harden, and Lillard all have okay stats but are not nearly as impactful as they were. Not including Beal because he was never impactful.


Adam Silver: Wemby is here. Time to make them obsolete

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:53 am
by 76ciology
Btw, Andre Drummond would have been perfect in this year’s playoffs

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:50 am
by Negrodamus
Yea, there’s going to be a lot of disgruntled stars this off-season.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:52 am
by mjkvol
76ciology wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:One big lesson from the playoffs this year: Washed stars are washed.

Edit: Kawhi, LeBron, Durant, George, Harden, and Lillard all have okay stats but are not nearly as impactful as they were. Not including Beal because he was never impactful.


Adam Silver: Wemby is here. Time to make them obsolete


Thus his goodbye present to James with the phony "title" this year to go with his other gift in 2020.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:20 pm
by Jailblazers7
There’s something so satisfying about seeing Pat Bev get absolutely roasted for that game winner.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:50 pm
by mjkvol
LAC and PHX certainly have big off seasons coming up if these playoff results hold. The Suns made a dreadful move with Beal, and are now saddled with three max contracts that can't get a win in the 1st round and zero flexibility. The Clippers are staring at maxing three diminishing, aging players with a brand new building about to open. I wouldn't want the task of trying to clean up those messes with two very hands on owners that want results pronto.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:20 pm
by eyeatoma
Durant to Philly, if not Durant, Booker?

I doubt Booker happens though as he'll go for a premium, and is the lone building block who is young that the Suns have.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:26 pm
by Bum Adebayo
We shouldn't sign 34-35 years old to big and multi year contracts, people need to understand that the Lebrons of the world are outliers, a big decline is the norm. There is no need to gamble. 29-30 years old like Butler was at the time, it's ok in that case. A happy medium need to be chased, no need to overrate youth, but also don't sign too old stars, like 35 years old. If we are talking about small guards, substract like 3-4 years or so.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:30 pm
by Stanford
Negrodamus wrote:
Stanford wrote:It's a shame that Doc has a built-in excuse.


Doesn’t he usually?


He usually has to make one up to deflect from himself. This year the media will give him a pass because Giannis is missing.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:32 pm
by ExplosionsInDaSky
eyeatoma wrote:Durant to Philly, if not Durant, Booker?

I doubt Booker happens though as he'll go for a premium, and is the lone building block who is young that the Suns have.


It's crazy to think it now, but I still think Durant would be a perfect fit here between Maxey and Embiid. Does Phoenix move him? He's not really the problem with that team. He's still a great scorer, just can't carry them by himself.

Re: NBA Playoffs Thread

Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:39 pm
by Kobblehead
Paul George looks like crap. We better not sign this dude.