***NBA Discussion Thread Part 1***

[Future24]

Just watched the Dawkins highlights and at one point Simmons grabs the defensive board then proceeds to go behind the back, then crossing over the defender all while in traffic, then finished at the rim. All for a guy who is 6'10".


The most complete and NBA ready guy to come into the league since Lebron. That's not hyperbole.

Yup, that was an amazing play. He plays with such ease and the big thing is he is so calm. The moment isn't too big for him. Contrast that with Fultz who freaks out when he has the ball.

[antman12]

In only his 4th game he looked 1000x more comfortable. I felt like he controlled the pace of the game the entire time he was on the court.

[antman12]

Just watched the Dawkins highlights and at one point Simmons grabs the defensive board then proceeds to go behind the back, then crossing over the defender all while in traffic, then finished at the rim. All for a guy who is 6'10".


The most complete and NBA ready guy to come into the league since Lebron. That's not hyperbole.

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[CobyWan]

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That's on Avery Bradley. Along with Patrick Beverly the best on ball guard in the league.

[WSG1]

If we are judging teams after 3-4 games, Spurs look straight nasty even without Kawhi. Probably the best team going right now. Probably going for another 65 win season.

[CobyWan]

Would Tony Parker consider letting Dejountay continue to start and come off the bench when he's back? It could help him stay fresh for the playoffs.

[TommyRO]

Kyle Lowry has been hot garbage this season too jesus

[RuckusFury]

If we are judging teams after 3-4 games, Spurs look straight nasty even without Kawhi. Probably the best team going right now. Probably going for another 65 win season.

To be fair, Spurs have looked good without Kawhi before.

[Future24]

If we are judging teams after 3-4 games, Spurs look straight nasty even without Kawhi. Probably the best team going right now. Probably going for another 65 win season.

How good does Murray look huh

[WorldClassDBag]

If we are judging teams after 3-4 games, Spurs look straight nasty even without Kawhi. Probably the best team going right now. Probably going for another 65 win season.

it's the spurs lol. they'll probably be in the conference finals

[NEXTEPICBULG91]

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all imma say so far in this thread to contribute is all we want as twolves fans is...a playoff berth. that is literally it. any true fan would be excited to just have meaningful basketball in april (or i may add, in march or even feb)

the hope is they obviously go further but no real fan is really banking on that. everyone i talk to wants the progression to be what the warriors had. a couple of cute playoff runs follwing by serious contention.

remember this team hasnt made the playoffs since Karl Malone was last in the league, so that goes to tell you something

[sooby]

Kyle Lowry has been hot garbage this season too jesus

i'm just waiting for news to come out that he injured is wrist or something

there is no possible way he can be playing this badly without something bothering him

maybe it's the 100 mill

[CobyWan]

It appears Lowry wanted to join the Spurs but the feeling wasn't mutual.

“It was real for me, but it wasn’t real for them. That’s a part of the business that people don’t know. I would have loved to come here, but it didn’t work out. The conversation didn’t happen. If the conversation happened, I would tell you. But it didn’t happen. Not saying that I wanted out, but I did look at teams to see what was going on, I mean this place would’ve been a great place.”

You can infer what he's saying there. Lowry is only 31 but he has a lot of mileage on him. And as strong as the Raptors have looked at times in the regular season, by the time playoffs come they show themselves as a step below the elite teams.

[jinda628]

What's up with the people getting offended with Jordan Bell's 4th quarter dunk lol?!

[Iguodala]

I was actually surprised that Lowry got that contract. I think nobody wanted him and nobody wanted to come to the Raptors. The Raptors ain't doing **** this year with Lowry.

[Iguodala]

What's up with the people getting offended with Jordan Bell's 4th quarter dunk lol?!

the unwritten rule of not showboating when the game is clearly over, but the guy is a rookie so they should give him a pass.

[nvrstopworking]

Just watched the Dawkins highlights and at one point Simmons grabs the defensive board then proceeds to go behind the back, then crossing over the defender all while in traffic, then finished at the rim. All for a guy who is 6'10".


The most complete and NBA ready guy to come into the league since Lebron. That's not hyperbole.

I’d have to agree. He and Embiid are a scary combination and should be for the next decade if both stay healthy.

If only Philly didn’t blow their pick on Fultz. I think Fox would have fit in nicely with that sqhad... or even Tatum.

[nvrstopworking]

Would Tony Parker consider letting Dejountay continue to start and come off the bench when he's back? It could help him stay fresh for the playoffs.

Could Pop be playing some 4d chess by holding Kawhi out as long as possible so that LMA and Green can get their confidence back and young guys like Murray and Anderson get some good experience? Would be classic Spurs. If Kawhi and Parker come back healthy after the all star break no one will want to see them in the playoffs.

[tonyparker69]

I’d have to agree. He and Embiid are a scary combination and should be for the next decade if both stay healthy.

If only Philly didn’t blow their pick on Fultz. I think Fox would have fit in nicely with that sqhad... or even Tatum.

It's been 3 games and he's playing hurt. Fultz will be an amazing scorer

[nvrstopworking]

It's been 3 games and he's playing hurt. Fultz will be an amazing scorer

If that’s the case then I don’t know why they’re even playing him. Sit out until you’re 100% again.

Still think that Fox (and prob DSJ and Lonzo) will be better.

[antman12]

If that’s the case then I don’t know why they’re even playing him. Sit out until you’re 100% again.

Still think that Fox (and prob DSJ and Lonzo) will be better.

Every time I watch Fultz I have to tell myself not to freak out, but he does not look good at all. He looks like the little brother trying to play with his older brothers and friends. Hell occasionally make a really nice play to set up a basket or assist, but that really nice play just seems like a standard play for other players.

[tonyparker69]

If that’s the case then I don’t know why they’re even playing him. Sit out until you’re 100% again.

Still think that Fox (and prob DSJ and Lonzo) will be better.

Philly's medical staff is beyond stupid. I don't know how they go through the process (heh) of having Simmons play it safe and it working out wonderfully for them, but then go and let Fultz play hurt. Just retarded.

And if they could stop trying to make him into a 3pt shooter with that ugly ass shot rework, that'd be great too. Kid is a midrange scorer, let him develop as that

[antman12]

Philly's medical staff is beyond stupid. I don't know how they go through the process (heh) of having Simmons play it safe and it working out wonderfully for them, but then go and let Fultz play hurt. Just retarded.

And if they could stop trying to make him into a 3pt shooter with that ugly ass shot rework, that'd be great too. Kid is a midrange scorer, let him develop as that

I don't believe it was ever confirmed but Ben was fully healthly sometime late last season. Its been speculated that his management choose to hold him out the whole year to be cautious in regards to the injury and also so he was eligible to win ROY.

Also, Fultz's AAU or HS or college coach changed his shot form over the summer and the sixers brass was not happy about it.

[CobyWan]

Philly's medical staff is beyond stupid. I don't know how they go through the process (heh) of having Simmons play it safe and it working out wonderfully for them, but then go and let Fultz play hurt. Just retarded.

And if they could stop trying to make him into a 3pt shooter with that ugly ass shot rework, that'd be great too. Kid is a midrange scorer, let him develop as that

I'm worried about Fultz bro. Something about the shoulder and shooting form doesn't quite add up. If it's that fuked up how is he even contesting shots, or fighting through screens, rebounding, etc. I feel like something else is going on with him. Off the court or the pressure mentally. He's not right though.


Spot on about his role in the league though. If he's right he will score in this league and complement Simmons well. I still think he'll be one of those guys that plays at his pace and can get to whatever spot he wants on the floor. Something is not right.

[jinda628]

the unwritten rule of not showboating when the game is clearly over, but the guy is a rookie so they should give him a pass.

Why is this even considered an unwritten rule? They are professional players and they think its showboating? Adult professional NBA players getting butthurt because a rookie dunked on them?
Isn't this the main reason why people watch the games? For entertainment?

[sooby]

markie will be fine, just needs some time.

[tonyparker69]

I don't believe it was ever confirmed but Ben was fully healthly sometime late last season. Its been speculated that his management choose to hold him out the whole year to be cautious in regards to the injury and also so he was eligible to win ROY.

Also, Fultz's AAU or HS or college coach changed his shot form over the summer and the sixers brass was not happy about it.

Which was really smart. He was healthy but got more time to strengthen his legs and whatever. The Nets are doing the same thing with Harry Giles, it's the smart thing to do on a team that isn't going anywhere.

But honestly, it takes longer than a summer to rework the form you've been using for 20 years. That's just extreme muscle memory at that point. It's either mental or injury, because he'd revert back to his natural shooting form really quickly otherwise

I'm worried about Fultz bro. Something about the shoulder and shooting form doesn't quite add up. If it's that fuked up how is he even contesting shots, or fighting through screens, rebounding, etc. I feel like something else is going on with him. Off the court or the pressure mentally. He's not right though.


Spot on about his role in the league though. If he's right he will score in this league and complement Simmons well. I still think he'll be one of those guys that plays at his pace and can get to whatever spot he wants on the floor. Something is not right.

I've read some people think he's got the yips. Can't make basic plays he'd do in his sleep at UW.

The potential of the Sixers reminds me a lot of my own team honestly. Fultz is the midrange scorer in the mold of Kobe, Embiid is the skilled shooting C like Pau, Simmons the do it all point forward like LO, Covington the 3 and D complement SF that Ariza was and Reddick is kinda DFish? Better shooter worse defender. Hopefully Fultz figures it out, always like to see local kids become stars

Why is this even considered an unwritten rule? They are professional players and they think its showboating? Adult professional NBA players getting butthurt because a rookie dunked on them?
Isn't this the main reason why people watch the games? For entertainment?

He didn't dunk on anybody. It's basic sportsmanship, you don't showboat up huge, especially on a clear path break. They give you the path instead of fouling you mid air, you put it in. The defender would have levelled Bell if he knew he was going to do that.

[Sikhveins]

Just daily reminder of how entitled and arrogant Warriors are. Bunch of cry babies when things don't go there way. I wish we had a Rodman, Shaq, Malone or even prime KG type to put Draymond in his place.

Lebron cucked him and curry hard in 2016 finals but they quickly forgot when KD came over.

[NEXTEPICBULG91]

Which was really smart. He was healthy but got more time to strengthen his legs and whatever. The Nets are doing the same thing with Harry Giles, it's the smart thing to do on a team that isn't going anywhere.

The Kings not Nets, which means they should hold him out the entire year

[jinda628]

He didn't dunk on anybody. It's basic sportsmanship, you don't showboat up huge, especially on a clear path break. They give you the path instead of fouling you mid air, you put it in. The defender would have levelled Bell if he knew he was going to do that.

I didn't say he dunked on anybody. I meant that for the whole team, that he dunked on Mavs. It was a clear path to the ring, he is ahead of the defender when he picked up the ball from a swat by McGee. They didn't give him the lane.

The point is why do they have to be sensitive about it? It's basketball, as long as there is no official violation, it should be OK. They criticize him like he did something bad.
That's the reason why players and officiating are getting softer since we give them the pass. Nowadays, flopping is more ok than really playing the game and dunking on people?