New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

Funny how everyone says the right thing before the season starts.

"I'm in the best shape of my career!"
"Injuries are behind me!"
"I'm mentally and physically ready!"
"I love this organization!"
"I love this team!"
"I love my coaches!"
"I love this mix of teammates!"
"I'm super motivated!"
"We got the blueprint for winning basketball!"
"We are definitely going to the playoffs!"
"We can "definitely" win the championship(this one's for Steve )!"

Feel free to add.

I hope the Clipps up their game because not only do they need to play better to beat the Lakers but so also their are so many much improved teams that the Clipps will also need to be watching their backs

 

[WLVCA]

Listened to Woj's podcast today during my walk and he had Neil Olshey on, formerly of the Clippers and now GM of the Trailblazers.

He had some interesting comments about Carmelo Anthony - that he showed a lot of leadership for the team during the playoffs. I may have to retract some of my previousl negative comments about Carmelo.

 

[Steve Williams]

Listened to Woj's podcast today during my walk and he had Neil Olshey on, formerly of the Clippers and now GM of the Trailblazers.

He had some interesting comments about Carmelo Anthony - that he showed a lot of leadership for the team during the playoffs. I may have to retract some of my previousl negative comments about Carmelo.

we all might have to. He impressed me in the playoffs against the Lakers. He has really leened down

 

[WLVCA]

I hope the Clipps up their game because not only do they need to play better to beat the Lakers but so also their are so many much improved teams that the Clipps will also need to be watching their backs

It will be interesting to see what the Clippers do. They must be up to something but I have no idea what it might be.

Hard to believe the NBA is getting ready to start up again arfter such a short hiatus. Seems too soon to me so have to get myself back in the game...so to speak.

Serge Ibaka is a good add (but I didn't like him when he was with OKC) and Luke Kennard appears to be an upgrade at shooting guard presuming he's recovered from a serious knee injury.

Seems they need more help than that though

 

[jadis]

I saw that yesterday and thought this is going to be a very tough season for all teams. It is inevitable. The players by virtue of age fall low down on the tier as to when they qualify for the vaccine. The question will be how many of the 72 games will be played. So far they say they will postpone and reschedule rather than cancel

The Warriors were planning to play to a 50% filled arena and that was vetoed. Bottom line is no games will be played in front of the fans other than television.

Did I read that the finals will be played under the bubble or did I dream that?

I hope there is no more bubble. The sight of your home arena is a welcome sight. I can now understand Paul George's feeling when he said he felt 'dark' when he entered the bubble. It was really dark, literally. Watching some NFL Games, they seem normal enough to me, even with no fans. Hope each team gives out 'friendly memos' not to gather too much in nightouts.

 

[jadis]

I hope it works, but the season strikes me as nearly impossible to pull off. Both college and pro football are struggling w/only one game a week.

On another note, I've seen a few predictions of Andrew Wiggins winning the most improved award. He's certainly underachieved to this point.

Wiggins has to learn to be more 'nasty'. Can't be a smooth guy like Alex English or George Gervin anymore in this league.

 

[jadis]

Listened to Woj's podcast today during my walk and he had Neil Olshey on, formerly of the Clippers and now GM of the Trailblazers.

He had some interesting comments about Carmelo Anthony - that he showed a lot of leadership for the team during the playoffs. I may have to retract some of my previousl negative comments about Carmelo.

The only problem with Melo is himself. He just didn't have that serious mentality in the court (save for that altercation with KG in the carpark in his NY days). Now he's fixing it.

 

[MikeHorns]

Houston, we have a problem...

Rockets coach - Harden a holdout, 'no timetable'.

 

[Steve Williams]

Houston, we have a problem...

Rockets coach - Harden a holdout, 'no timetable'.

Maybe Wall is getting more dineros than Harden

 

[jadis]

Houston, we have a problem...

Rockets coach - Harden a holdout, 'no timetable'.

He believes he has the clout to do it if Iggy did it. Reigning scoring champion and former league MVP.. I good fit for him would be KD but they have to kick out Kyrie to Houston, and Houston will really have a problem.

 

[Steve Williams]

Phil you’re on a roll tonight

 

[jadis]

First time to put on his Celtics Jersey and he said, it belongs. And boy, he can talk, he might even become a leader of sorts.

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[jadis]

While not a fan anymore of Kyrie, he spoke his mind and facts support him, unlike the flat earth.

If I were Kyrie, I'd even add - if he's that great, why did he come to me in Cleveland?

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LeBron James reacts to Kyrie Irving's clutch comment: 'It kinda hurt me a little bit'​

Chris Cwik
Tue, December 8, 2020, 11:30 PM GMT+8·3 min read


Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows a jab when he sees one. So, when Kyrie Irving implied Kevin Durant was the first clutch shooter Irving ever played with, James couldn’t help but feel hurt.

LeBron James reacts to Kyrie Irving's clutch comment: 'It kinda hurt me a little bit'

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving spent three years together with the Cavs.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Steve Williams]

While not a fan anymore of Kyrie, he spoke his mind and facts support him, unlike the flat earth.

If I were Kyrie, I'd even add - if he's that great, why did he come to me in Cleveland?

​

LeBron James reacts to Kyrie Irving's clutch comment: 'It kinda hurt me a little bit'​

Chris Cwik
Tue, December 8, 2020, 11:30 PM GMT+8·3 min read


Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows a jab when he sees one. So, when Kyrie Irving implied Kevin Durant was the first clutch shooter Irving ever played with, James couldn’t help but feel hurt.

LeBron James reacts to Kyrie Irving's clutch comment: 'It kinda hurt me a little bit'

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving spent three years together with the Cavs.

sports.yahoo.com

It’s all about whose got the biggest donniker

 

[Steve Williams]

Now isn't this an interesting read........

LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers​

LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers | NBA.com

The Lakers' star opens up about defending the title, load management and his future as he faces the media for the first time at training camp.

www.nba.com

 

[Steve Williams]

so they are shopping Harden after getting Wall for Westbrook . This will be interesting to see a Rocket blow up and Harden somewhere where he can chase a ring. Frankly I don't think that is ever going to happen with either him or Westbrook

James Harden trades: Teams that can make real offers​

Why Stephen A. preaches patience to Rockets in a James Harden trade - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith thinks the Rockets should be patient with James Harden until they get an appropriate trade offer.

www.espn.com

 

[Steve Williams]

Love how Kyrie endears himself on media day.....nothing changes

Stephen A. blasts Kyrie Irving after Media Day snub​

Stephen A. blasts Kyrie Irving after Media Day snub - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith sounds off on Kyrie Irving after his decision to opt out of Media Day.

www.espn.com

Stephen A always tells it how it is

 

[Steve Williams]

Always a morning chuckle that I send Phil's way......

The King on his way to pressing off court duties. Nice car BTW. Is he a billionaire yet

LeBron randomly spotted on highway - ESPN Video

While on the highway, some motorists happen to catch none other than LeBron James driving his car.

www.espn.com

 

[jadis]

Now isn't this an interesting read........

LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers​

LeBron considers load management, maps future with Lakers | NBA.com

The Lakers' star opens up about defending the title, load management and his future as he faces the media for the first time at training camp.

www.nba.com

Though the league just announced this:

NBA to fine teams $100,000 if they rest healthy players for nationally televised games this season, per report

This is the second straight season that the league has updated it's load management policy

www.cbssports.com

 

[Steve Williams]

STEPH CURRY 'COMMITTED' TO FUTURE WITH WARRIORS​

I sure hope this works out. One of the best and certainly one of the kindest players in the league....

Warriors were my team in the Lakers lean years. Steph gave me something to identify with. Im still shaking my head about Klay this year

Steph clearly remains the face of the Warriors

Steph Curry 'committed' to future with Warriors - ESPN Video

Stephen Curry says he hopes to retire with the Warriors as the two sides work out his contract extension.

www.espn.com