New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[steve williams]

wow @ Blazers - almost all 3 pt shots are going in.. 17 in the first half

Well the New Lakers showed up sans the old Laker LeBron in Portland and get beaten up by Lillard as they lose once again

127-115

 

[steve williams]

Bucks beat Celtics last night and suddenly the EC is as close as it gets at the top with only half game separating the two teams.

 

[steve williams]

Good to see D’Angelo Russell back in Lakers purple and gold as he was a big factor in the Lakers win tonight over the Pels 120-102
It was actually a half decent game on their part. Will they make it to the play in rounds .

 

[Dimfer]

Welcome back Lakers bandwagoners they’ll be back (maybe)

 

[steve williams]

I have to wonder as they did look good last night. Dimfer, you know I bleed purple and gold for over 40 years. D’Angelo Russell was a big factor lady night

 

[steve williams]

The reality however is they remain in 13 th place and 5 games under 500. However only 2 games out of play in round with 23 games left

 

[Fishfood]

The reality however is they remain in 13 th place and 5 games under 500. However only 2 games out of play in round with 23 games left

Lakers now have a really nice core..... for next season. There are a number of teams that need to lose 2-3 games more than the Lakers for them to get into the play in. The math is really tough. They will need to go 17-6 at least and do it against a schedule that includes games against 10 really good teams.

 

[steve williams]

Lakers now have a really nice core..... for next season. There are a number of teams that need to lose 2-3 games more than the Lakers for them to get into the play in. The math is really tough. They will need to go 17-6 at least and do it against a schedule that includes games against 10 really good teams.

I’m not so confident but I’m hoping you’re correct

 

[steve williams]

Bucks peaking at the right time and on a 12 game win streak keeping them 1/2 game behind Celtics

 

[Fishfood]

Bucks peaking at the right time and on a 12 game win streak keeping them 1/2 game behind Celtics

But think about it. Bucks won the championship in probably the worst quality post season of our lives and they are the only team that's worse now than they were, except maybe the Heat (who are impossible to judge until the post season since Jimmy Butler is superman then).

Disclosure: I'm not a Giannis fan. I think he's not in the same league as Durant or Steph or LeBron or Jimmy Butler even. He can be stopped in the 4th quarter of a 7th game against a full strength team. A freak athlete for sure, but doesn't have the pure basketball skills and shot creating ability as those other guys.

 

[jadis]

I'm most impressed by

But think about it. Bucks won the championship in probably the worst quality post season of our lives and they are the only team that's worse now than they were, except maybe the Heat (who are impossible to judge until the post season since Jimmy Butler is superman then).

Disclosure: I'm not a Giannis fan. I think he's not in the same league as Durant or Steph or LeBron or Jimmy Butler even. He can be stopped in the 4th quarter of a 7th game against a full strength team. A freak athlete for sure, but doesn't have the pure basketball skills and shot creating ability as those other guys.

I'm very impressed with Middleton. Hard worker with no frills. Giannis is ok with me. The media doesn't play him up much which is a good thing and Adam Silver does not see him as the face of the NBA, though nobody will fit the bill as long as the king with an unseen crown isn't retired. Giannis proved himself in the Finals and he will be ever dangerous with a medium range elbow shot in perfection. Don't want to spice him up as they are Conference foes of the Celtics but to me, he's earned his trophies properly and naturally.

 

[steve williams]

Middleton and Horford strike me as being the same type of player as they can hit 3's from anywhere

 

[steve williams]

@christoph


This might make you smile.......

Suns introduce Kevin Durant, who says team has 'all the pieces' to succeed​

The veteran superstar, who is averaging nearly 30 points this season, is eager to help Phoenix win its 1st NBA championship.

Suns introduce Kevin Durant, who says team has 'all the pieces' to succeed | NBA.com

The veteran superstar, who is averaging nearly 30 points this season, is eager to help Phoenix win its 1st NBA championship.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

So Lakers have to go 17-6 to gain a berth in the play in.. And you really believe that can happen. FWIW 17-6 is a winning percentage better than the Celtics, Bucks and Nuggs have playing the entire season. I agree next year "might" be better but to me they are a dud this year

 

[Fishfood]

So Lakers have to go 17-6 to gain a berth in the play in.. And you really believe that can happen. FWIW 17-6 is a winning percentage better than the Celtics, Bucks and Nuggs have playing the entire season. I agree next year "might" be better but to me they are a dud this year

No, I don't believe it will happen.... although I also wouldn't be totally shocked if it did and the Lakers got to the conference semis before they lost. No one wants to play a team that has a healthy AD (and LeBron) with a bunch of outside shooting and a guard (or 2) that can penetrate and dish and athletes that can defend. That's how the won a championship. But I think they'll be exhausted from catching up, if they actually do make it in, and will run out of gas in the conference semis. The semis would potentially start 30+ games from now. When have those two guys been healthy for 30+ straight games? It's not happening, although I did bet a small amount at 15-1 that they make the finals just for fun! It was 35-1 before the trade. Damn.

 

[steve williams]

No, I don't believe it will happen.... although I also wouldn't be totally shocked if it did and the Lakers got to the conference semis before they lost. No one wants to play a team that has a healthy AD (and LeBron) with a bunch of outside shooting and a guard (or 2) that can penetrate and dish and athletes that can defend. That's how the won a championship. But I think they'll be exhausted from catching up, if they actually do make it in, and will run out of gas in the conference semis. The semis would potentially start 30+ games from now. When have those two guys been healthy for 30+ straight games? It's not happening, although I did bet a small amount at 15-1 that they make the finals just for fun! It was 35-1 before the trade. Damn.

at least you're a realist

 

[steve williams]

Everything you need to know the All Star week

Viewer's Guide: NBA All-Star 2023 | NBA.com

Get set for all the festivities in Salt Lake City with a day-by-day breakdown of every event and livestream. Download the NBA App for complete coverage.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Possible inductees to HOF this year......list looks good to me especially Pop

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for Class of 2023​

NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Dwyane Wade will be voted on for possible induction.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for Class of 2023 | NBA.com

NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Dwyane Wade will be voted on for possible induction.

www.nba.com

 

[christoph]

Possible inductees to HOF this year......list looks good to me especially Pop

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for Class of 2023​

NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Dwyane Wade will be voted on for possible induction.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for Class of 2023 | NBA.com

NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Dwyane Wade will be voted on for possible induction.

www.nba.com

I really love the "German Wunderkind"
What a great guy and a wonderful player

 

[steve williams]

I really love the "German Wunderkind"
What a great guy and a wonderful player

You still see him at every Dallas home game