2023/2024 NBA THREAD: WHO WANTS TO GO ON PARADE?!?

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Originally Posted by Danno

I suspect that Jordan Poole and he aren't off-the-court buddies.

And while your point is well taken, these are mostly just competitive guys and you can't tell what they really think about other players, they are also human and some of them don't like each other. Dray's headlock of Gobert was absolutely related to personal dislike.

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[emoji23] PatBev - “Nobody likes Rudy…”


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Oh sure big egos and some don’t like each other, but it can be a bit funny watching some of them posturing on the court. I suppose the nba could have a mentally unstable person as much as any other part of society and go off.

I have absolutely played with and against guys I did not like on the field but thought were totally cool off the field. That's just sports.

But yeah, Rudy seems a special case.

Iguodala’s memoir “The Sixth Man” goes into this in detail. It’s a really good read.

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Originally Posted by Danno

I have absolutely played with and against guys I did not like in The Padded Room but thought were totally cool away from the keyboard. That's just teh internets.

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FIFY ;)

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fact

Damn, I was hoping for some cool Uncle Rico stories from Danno.

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Originally Posted by Adolf Allerbush

I think Ayton will go somewhere as well. He'd be good on the Lakers but they have nothing to give us. He might be good on the Dubs too, but I don't mind him sticking around. For the Dubs they'd have to trade Clay for him. Time lord was a bummer but injuries happen. Grant will get jettisoned at some point. I was also trying to think of a trade with the Dubs that would make some sense for Grant and it seems like it too would need to involve Clay.

anyhow, they suck, but there is reason to feel good about the team.

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Anferno Simons is averaging 30.2ppg since returning from injury. Scoot is starting to develop as well, with some bigger games as of late. This *could* be the best back court in the NBA in a few years...the question is do they hold on to Scoot, Ant and Shaedon? Can they? I'd love to see them trade one of them (I'd prefer Scoot as if today) when the time is right for a youngish 4/5. And to your point, a vet like Clay would be a great presence on this team.



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Will Hardy is a good coach. Beat the knicks last night and domin-ayton-ing the blazers tonight. 4 starters are injured, and hardy has these guys playing hoops.

Kessler has 7 blocks and I think he’s been on the bench the whole second half.

https://twitter.com/utahjazz/status/1735517101539135491

Sorry Rev. tuned into this game to watch the blazers, scoots having a game but sharpe is 1-11 so not his best game. Certainly a bunch of fun young guns to root for on both teams

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Originally Posted by brutah

Will Hardy is a good coach. Beat the knicks last night and domin-ayton-ing the blazers tonight. 4 starters are injured, and hardy has these guys playing hoops.

Kessler has 7 blocks and I think he’s been on the bench the whole second half.

https://twitter.com/utahjazz/status/1735517101539135491

Sorry Rev. tuned into this game to watch the blazers, scoots having a game but sharpe is 1-11 so not his best game. Certainly a bunch of fun young guns to root for on both teams

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That specific play Hardy was called for a foul...but to your point, Ayton is disappointing at the moment.

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Originally Posted by Adolf Allerbush

That specific play Hardy was called for a foul...but to your point, Ayton is disappointing at the moment.

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It was challenged and overturned, check the box score, Kessler had 0 fouls tonight

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Damn, I was hoping for some cool Uncle Rico stories from Danno.

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"Back in '82 I could throw a frisbee a quarter mile!"

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Darius Garland suffered a broken jaw in last nights (close) loss. Out for several weeks.

Neat.

That’s too bad. I think I remember the play. Very dynamic player, tough loss

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Originally Posted by The Reverend Floater

Anferno Simons is averaging 30.2ppg since returning from injury. Scoot is starting to develop as well, with some bigger games as of late. This *could* be the best back court in the NBA in a few years...the question is do they hold on to Scoot, Ant and Shaedon? Can they? I'd love to see them trade one of them (I'd prefer Scoot as if today) when the time is right for a youngish 4/5. And to your point, a vet like Clay would be a great presence on this team.



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I think Sharpe has what it takes to become a star....dude is an athletic freak.

Scoot doesn't seem to have the natural shooting ability, but maybe he could get better at it??? Kinda doubtful he'll ever be an elite shooter without having an innate ability.

I've thought for quite a while that Ant's is a bigger liability than the value of his offense. Seems like Mr. Big Shot agrees.

https://ripcityproject.com/posts/por...nfernee-simons

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Originally Posted by stalefish3169

I think Sharpe has what it takes to become a star....dude is an athletic freak.

Scoot doesn't seem to have the natural shooting ability, but maybe he could get better at it??? Kinda doubtful he'll ever be an elite shooter without having an innate ability.

I've thought for quite a while that Ant's is a bigger liability than the value of his offense. Seems like Mr. Big Shot agrees.

https://ripcityproject.com/posts/por...nfernee-simons

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Fair. But with Lillard being Ant's mentor, what would you expect? I do agree, but I think he can be coached...he's barely 25. Much harder to coach a 30ppg player than a decent defender.

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So when's Detroits coach going to be fired? Coach of the year with the suns but something not clicking there...nice roster too.

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Darius Garland suffered a broken jaw in last nights (close) loss. Out for several weeks.

Neat.

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Originally Posted by cat in january

That’s too bad. I think I remember the play. Very dynamic player, tough loss

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Yeah, he’s a very tough loss. But he’s now got company as another member of the starting 5, Evan Mobley is having surgery on his ankle today.

Double neat.

Mitchell is going to tire of carrying the load. Lots of rumors saying he wants out after his contract is up

Sixers playing some dog meat teams now but damn, Embiid averaging more than a point per minute and not even playing most 4th quarters

Klay Thompson is an absolute passenger. Always has been.

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Originally Posted by Brock Landers

Klay Thompson is an absolute passenger. Always has been.

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Some truth to that but somebody put in the 8th most 3’s of all time.
So I guess he’s gonna get a ride to the HOF.

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Originally Posted by Brock Landers

Klay Thompson is an absolute passenger. Always has been.

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This is why I’ve mostly checked out on this thread. Never go full retard. I sincerely hope you’re just trolling.

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Originally Posted by TahoeJ

This is why I’ve mostly checked out on this thread. Never go full retard. I sincerely hope you’re just trolling.

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Coattails Klay. Fourth best player on the team for 3/4 of the championships. Dude is/was seriously overrated.