Very happy about that. Hope it's the beginning of a trend.
New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season
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I tend to agree. The league is just too good not to attempt acquiring 2-3 stars as the Nets have done. The only problem with that is how it will affect the chemistry of the team. So for me I still cannot discount the Nets if all 3 are healthy. Maybe the nets will go all out and acquire KawhiI hope so, too but I'm afraid it won't
Let's not forget also how injuries impact the overall results. We saw how the Suns got to the finals as injuries plagued their opponents and FWIW the Bucks beat an injured Nets team so as great a comeback that the Bucks had in the finals and proving to the world how good they are, one can only wonder ...."what if" so I guess we will wait for a normal next season and not games every other day in a shortened season
Agreed unfortunately.I hope so, too but I'm afraid it won't
I definitely think the Nets will be the favorite in the East next year, issue like this yr is more health than chemistry IMO.
Injury really messed up the play this season. But with one exception and that is the marvelous recovery of Giannis from a hyper extended knee which was gruesome to look at on replays. He not only was able to play but unlike others who showed 'weakness' from their injuries, Giannis actually got better , culminating in that 50 point Game 6 clincher wherein he suddenly had a medium range jump shot, tremendous offensive rebounding (his follow up dunks reminded me of a leaner and younger Shaq), and shot an incredible (from his past percentage) 17 of 19 free throws. To me, this eclipsed the 42 point performance of Magic in a clinching game, it's one for the books.
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He's a very special player. He even quickly learned how to make free throws
What he lacks now is a sky hook.He's a very special player. He even quickly learned how to make free throws
Don't minimize the fact that Magic had to play out of position (center) for that game.... and he had more fun playing basketball than any professional player ever...
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as I've said, I was at that game and for a "rookie" there is nothing that comes close. Both games, both players proved they were in a league of their own. Giannis is a seasoned excellent player that will one day be in the HOF as is Magic
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when did Kendrick Perkins become a sportscaster?? To me the only one worse is Jalen Rose
Im not so sure Westbrook would be a good fit. Can't deny he's a great player but he has a chippy attitude, more so than even Devin Booker but what do I know. The Lakers have traded so many players to create a contender but these guys who have been traded are all performing like stars on other teams. To me Kuzma and Schroder are gone this year but I hope they keep Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker
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Im not so sure Westbrook would be a good fit. Can't deny he's a great player but he has a chippy attitude, more so than even Devin Booker but what do I know. The Lakers have traded so many players to create a contender but these guys who have been traded are all performing like stars on other teams. To me Kuzma and Schroder are gone this year but I hope they keep Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker
Russ over CP3 for the Lakers? Perk states his case - ESPN Video
Kendrick Perkins discusses the possibility of the Lakers going after Russell Westbrook or Chris Paul.
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Unfortunately injuries are the new normal even in "normal" seasons. Off top of head, just recently we had:I tend to agree. The league is just too good not to attempt acquiring 2-3 stars as the Nets have done. The only problem with that is how it will affect the chemistry of the team. So for me I still cannot discount the Nets if all 3 are healthy. Maybe the nets will go all out and acquire Kawhi
Let's not forget also how injuries impact the overall results. We saw how the Suns got to the finals as injuries plagued their opponents and FWIW the Bucks beat an injured Nets team so as great a comeback that the Bucks had in the finals and proving to the world how good they are, one can only wonder ...."what if" so I guess we will wait for a normal next season and not games every other day in a shortened season
2015- Love mugged by then-Celt Olynyk, then Kyrie out in OT of game 1 loss (still think LBJ should have let Irving have the last shot in reg).
CPIII's hamstring -- twice(?) -- once as Clipper, once as Rocket.
KD and Thompson going down in GSW's last hurrah.
And that's just series-deciding stuff. Think about how rarely Embid is fully healthy. Or a guy like Porzingis has failed to realize potential because of ongoing injuries. AD goes to the locker room at least every other game ...
If they really want the best basketball (meaning healthiest players) they've got to figure out a way to shorten the season.
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steve williams
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very true but as long as there are players signing contracts for over $200M , it becomes all about money and waning the ring. This past season was a shortened season game wise but also season length which resulted in every team playing every other day which IMO had a great affect on player injuries
Even if he's a former Celtic, I do not enjoy watching Perkins on The Jump. Kinda spoils the trio of Rachel Nichols and Richard Jefferson. What I really wonder is why his 'spot time' is prolonged from about a year or 2 ago when some agent put him in at the ESPN show. Apparently, he's doing good on whatever ratings they have there.
We are near draft day which means trades will be coming.
"Word has reached front offices around the league that Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal is considering requesting a trade prior to Thursday night's event.
"[...]
"Beal does not have a proverbial list of preferred destinations, but it was mentioned by multiple sources that he would welcome joining teams such as Boston, Golden State, Miami or Philadelphia."
Another rumor:
"Bleacher Report insider Jake Fischer reported Saturday that Beal is considering requesting a trade ahead of next week's NBA Draft, on the heels of buzz that the Lakers are angling to acquire his Wizards teammate Russell Westbrook."
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"Word has reached front offices around the league that Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal is considering requesting a trade prior to Thursday night's event.
"[...]
"Beal does not have a proverbial list of preferred destinations, but it was mentioned by multiple sources that he would welcome joining teams such as Boston, Golden State, Miami or Philadelphia."
Another rumor:
"Bleacher Report insider Jake Fischer reported Saturday that Beal is considering requesting a trade ahead of next week's NBA Draft, on the heels of buzz that the Lakers are angling to acquire his Wizards teammate Russell Westbrook."
NBA rumors: Bradley Beal would reportedly 'welcome' trade to Sixers, others
With the draft closing in, the NBA's blockbuster trade options spiked with a new report Saturday. By Adam Hermann
Beal, to me, is another scoring machine. Reminds me of Booker. He makes shots look so easy. Any contender will be stronger with him around. His boyhood friend is Jayson Tatum, if it matters at all in the league. Of course it does, this league is about super friendships.
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Team USA seems to be circling the drain as they lose their first game in17 years. Seems that international basketball has also improved. Nothing is for sure anymore
US loses to France 83-76, 25-game Olympic win streak ends
France hands the United States its first loss in Olympic men's basketball play since 2004.
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US loses to France 83-76, 25-game Olympic win streak ends
France hands the United States its first loss in Olympic men's basketball play since 2004.
US loses to France 83-76, 25-game Olympic win streak ends | NBA.com
Led by 28 points from Evan Fournier, France finishes on a 16-2 run as Team USA suffers its first Olympic loss in nearly 20 years.
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