Around the NBA (and other Sports), 2023-24, Part 3

ConstableGeneva · Post #1581 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Mon May 6, 2024 5:53 pm

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Al Horford listed at 28 years young.

Post #1582 » by **bisme37** » Mon May 6, 2024 6:15 pm

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Bleedsgreen · Post #1583 » by **Bleedsgreen** » Mon May 6, 2024 6:24 pm

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Riley trying to put pressure on the Celtics

Could be a shot at AInge too, and I am here for it.

keevsnick1 · Post #1584 » by **keevsnick1** » Mon May 6, 2024 6:44 pm

Something I was thinking about recently, ages of some key players next year:

Jimmy Butler: 35
James Harden: 35
Paul George: 34
Kawhi Leonard: 33
Kevin Durant: 36
Stephen Curry: 36
Lebron James: Turns 40 in December.
Klay Thompson: Turns 35 in February
Draymond Green: Turns 35 in March
Khris Middleton: 33
Damian Lillard: 34
Jrue Holiday: 34
Kyrie Irving: 33 in March

I think of age 33 as the first year post prime. A bunch of all-time stalwart players who have dominated league discussion are entering the last chunk of their career next year. You can sort of see that transition happening in these playoffs where the only "post prime" guys making it to the second round are buoyed by younger stars.

Post #1585 » by **bisme37** » Mon May 6, 2024 6:46 pm

Bleedsgreen wrote:
Celts17Pride wrote:

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Riley trying to put pressure on the Celtics

Could be a shot at AInge too, and I am here for it.

Riley went off on everyone today. Blasted Butler especially. And Herro lol.

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BRUNiNHO91 · Post #1586 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:07 am

In a series against the Knicks, if you want to put Brunson and Tatum as the two best guys on the court, Boston would have the next 4 or 5 best guys. Against the Pacers it would be the same.

What a goddamn disgrace it would be if we didn’t make the NBA finals.

Celts17Pride · Post #1587 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:10 am

Good 1st quarter in the Knicks/Pacers game. These two teams are going to end up killing each other before the series is over.

tfmiii · Post #1588 » by **tfmiii** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:14 am

Knicks expend so much energy on D with their 3-guard lineup they're vulnerable to getting run off the court in an up tempo game

- Captain Obvious

zoyathedestroya · Post #1589 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:17 am

Knicks and Wolves might be the two most hardworking teams in the playoffs.

Fencer reregistered · Post #1590 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:18 am

So if I'm reading the report correctly, there have been 6 unanimous picks for Rookie of the Year. 5 were #1 picks. The 6th was Dame.

Celts17Pride · Post #1591 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:18 am

tfmiii wrote:Knicks expend so much energy on D with their 3-guard lineup they're vulnerable to getting run off the court in an up tempo game

- Captain Obvious

That plus their starters play heavy minutes

zoyathedestroya · Post #1592 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:23 am

The Wolves and Thunder are the only two teams without a former NBA champion on their roster.

Celts17Pride · Post #1593 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:37 am

Pacers are going to wear the Knicks out

1st half bench minutes

Knicks 13 minutes
Pacers 47 minutes

Fierce1 · Post #1594 » by **Fierce1** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:41 am

Not impressed by NY.

Indy playing their brand of basketball.

Fierce1 · Post #1595 » by **Fierce1** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:42 am

Celts17Pride wrote:Pacers are going to wear the Knicks out

1st half bench minutes

Knicks 13 minutes
Pacers 47 minutes

Thibs is not a bench guy, so that's not unusual.

Celts17Pride · Post #1596 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:46 am

Fierce1 wrote:
Celts17Pride wrote:Pacers are going to wear the Knicks out

1st half bench minutes

Knicks 13 minutes
Pacers 47 minutes

Thibs is not a bench guy, so that's not unusual.

Pacer’s continue to play with pace and Knicks don’t play their bench then it will be interesting to see if the Knicks get worn out

lon3lytoaster · Post #1597 » by **lon3lytoaster** » Tue May 7, 2024 12:58 am

New York will be fine. They’re not gonna get run off the floor and Indiana isn’t good enough defensively on a consistent enough basis.

lon3lytoaster · Post #1598 » by **lon3lytoaster** » Tue May 7, 2024 1:03 am

Lol Atlantic division banners

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #1599 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Tue May 7, 2024 1:07 am

Haliburton 6 pts on 5 shots. Dude has to be better scoring the ball for this **** team.

Celts17Pride · Post #1600 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue May 7, 2024 1:10 am

BRUNiNHO91 wrote:Haliburton 6 pts on 5 shots. Dude has to be better scoring the ball for this **** team.

They are doubling him and he is finding the open guy. 7 assists. Nembhard and Neismith have to hit open shots