Jumpstarting the process of getting the three #1s in 4 years to lure Luka back home.I saw this come up online today, speaking of the Cavs
the best parallel would be if the Cavs coming off that 07 Finals run decided to trade LeBron for Kevin Garnett. That’s basically what just happened. Crazy
If they trade for LeBron I actually think they’re title favourites.91 point first half. Plan the parade
I just realized Lakers will beat the Celtics if they play in the finals now which is likely. Looks like I’m holding onto my Tatum rookie auto for a few more years. If they went back to back I was about to make a bag
It really looked like we would have a dynasty there for a minuteCeltics won't be in the finals this year. Team is buns. Got content with one title.
It really looked like we would have a dynasty there for a minute
I’m not even trying to defend him here, but why? They immediately get worse by losing their rim protection and roll man. Not only that, they add the one guy in the NBA who is lazier on defense than him and needs the ball even more. And that guy isn’t even healthy. I just don’t see the angle.I don’t care what the official Twitter reports say.
I believe LeBron ordered the code red.
Rumor is that Doncic is up to around 270 lbs. Around the same weight as AD.I’m not even trying to defend him here, but why? They immediately get worse by losing their rim protection and roll man. Not only that, they add the one guy in the NBA who is lazier on defense than him and needs the ball even more. And that guy isn’t even healthy. I just don’t see the angle.
Luka is a down the road win for the Lakers. But LeBron is not a down the road player, he’s almost certainly retiring next year.
If I’m LeBron, I’m thinking:I’m not even trying to defend him here, but why? They immediately get worse by losing their rim protection and roll man. Not only that, they add the one guy in the NBA who is lazier on defense than him and needs the ball even more. And that guy isn’t even healthy. I just don’t see the angle.
Luka is a down the road win for the Lakers. But LeBron is not a down the road player, he’s almost certainly retiring next year.
The Kral is strong in this oneNah, I knew the Jays were not dynasty material. I am just happy Boston won at least once.
If they were dynasty material they'd have won before last year. Had plenty of chances to do it.
They waited too long to change the core up. Least they didn't wait til time ran out I guess.
Great way to go outIf they trade for LeBron I actually think they’re title favourites.
The Kral is strong in this one
Yeah, just came here to post this. I guess Spurs needed someone who can create offense for himself, but I've never been sold on Fox. He's good for some points props every once in a while, but he's a fringe all star level player. (Also I know Fox has said he didn't plan to resign in SAC and that San Antonio was his preferred destination, but feel like they could have gotten someone better maybe)Fox to the Spurs, Zach Levine to the Kings apparently
I don’t know how many blockbuster trade reactions I got left in me today
Tatum is still a top 5 player and they have the best defense in the league when they want. That window is still wiiiiide openDifference between me and Kral is Kral changes his opinions based solely on wins/losses. I do not. I stay resolute, I still have the same opinion I had before they came back on the hospital/G League sixers. This team has played .500 ball for 2 straight months. Holiday looks old, Horford looks ancient. Porzingis is held together by gorilla glue and big league chew. The Jays are inconsistent. The 3's are not falling anywhere near the clip they were last year, nor is there any defensive intensity. Derrick White has regressed. Considerably.
Now there are some saving grace(s), like I don't think the East is that good besides Cleveland. And the West is largely unproven. Could they still go on a run? Sure.
Stop using the word 'dynasty' with the Jays though. I stick to what I said. If they wanted to be a dynasty, it would not have taken this long to get to 1. That is not even worthy of a discussion until they win again. If they win again.
Tatum is still a top 5 player and they have the best defense in the league when they want. That window is still wiiiiide open
Who was available or somewhat possible that was better than Fox? (Sans Luka) I think his 3 ball is a little inconsistent but he’s still crackedYeah, just came here to post this. I guess Spurs needed someone who can create offense for himself, but I've never been sold on Fox. He's good for some points props every once in a while, but he's a fringe all star level player. (Also I know Fox has said he didn't plan to resign in SAC and that San Antonio was his preferred destination, but feel like they could have gotten someone better maybe)
Not sure what to make of the Lavine part of the deal.
Handwringing sandbagging and jinxing all over the place. NBA thread is back baby
Only Kral does that stuff. I say what I actually feel. Like Kral is not actually scared of the Warriors. We all know this.
I give the Celtics their props when they deserve it. Last year I erred on the side of caution because the Jays hadn't won anything yet. I simply haven't been impressed with them this year. I didn't expect them to destroy the league or anything in the regular season. But constantly being in dogfights with teams down several players is unacceptable to me.
I am an overly harsh critic of my teams, I won't deny that. Serves me well though. The math with sports is simple -- you will probably not end up the champion. It is extremely hard to win even one. I am grateful they won once. Really am.
But anyone talking dynasty was crazy. We are a long way away from that being any type of discussion.
Been still loling at that gif for like a day now so good dunno why it’s so funnyTeam is buns. Got content with one title.
Spurs have the luxury of not having to make a move right now though.**** we missed out on Fox
Who was available or somewhat possible that was better than Fox? (Sans Luka) I think his 3 ball is a little inconsistent but he’s still cracked
That’s the only human reaction to being a Duke fan![]()
Been still loling at that gif for like a day now so good dunno why it’s so funny
I just don’t believe in the Cavs, Bucks, Magic, Pacers, Knicks, etc. I mean the Knicks just got pieced up by a 40 year old last night. All they need to do is play well for one series.Only Kral does that stuff. I say what I actually feel. Like Kral is not actually scared of the Warriors. We all know this.
I give the Celtics their props when they deserve it. Last year I erred on the side of caution because the Jays hadn't won anything yet. I simply haven't been impressed with them this year. I didn't expect them to destroy the league or anything in the regular season. But constantly being in dogfights with teams down several players is unacceptable to me.
I am an overly harsh critic of my teams, I won't deny that. Serves me well though. The math with sports is simple -- you will probably not end up the champion. It is extremely hard to win even one. I am grateful they won once. Really am. Having tempered expectations is always a good thing.
But anyone talking dynasty was crazy. We are a long way away from that being any type of discussion.
This team has a chance, but I have seen a lot of the bad habits that stopped them from winning for so long until last year crop back up. I had hoped with the departure of Smart, Williams squared, Brogdon etc. that it was gone for good. But no, not quite.
Jaylen Brown being worse at basketball is an antonym for disappointingThat’s the only human reaction to being a Duke fan
I just don’t believe in the Cavs, Bucks, Magic, Pacers, Knicks, etc. I mean the Knicks just got pieced up by a 40 year old last night. All they need to do is play well for one series.
But yeah it has been disappointing. Jaylen especially. He’s 10% more jacked but seemingly 10% worse at basketball
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Been still loling at that gif for like a day now so good dunno why it’s so funny
Agree with all except the lastSpurs have the luxury of not having to make a move right now though.
Fox is not a good 3pt shooter, not even a good free throw shooter if I recall, not really a facilitator, and not a good defender (although he's gotten better).
Yeah I wouldn’t really use buns to describe any defending champ who’s the #2 seed in their conference. Al Horford is like 1000 years old sure and Kornet and Hauser are memes but come on Jrue Holiday Derrick White Kristaps Porzingis Jaylen Brown Jayson Tatum and even Payton Pritchard. I would love to definitively declare that 50% of those guys are irrelevant but I don’t think there’s a world where a squad like that is bunsIs .500 basketball for 2 + months not buns? I don't need them to be the 1 seed or anything. I just need them to not be buns. With the talent they have, buns is a fair term for them. The excuse green teamers kept using was Porzingis being out. Well he's been back a long time now and they're still playing .500 ball.
Tf jimmy come on bruh I don’t understand what game you’re playing at
Thank the lawd above. God is real. The demon team is defeated for a day. Jimmy you legend
Two 2pt games against the Pels are strongly arguing in your favorIt was almost 2 full months from today last year for the Celtics to hit the amount of losses they have this year. I definitely didn't expect a repeat performance, but didn't expect this many losses either. It would be one thing if it was against good teams. It usually is not.
Think about a toddler.Tf jimmy come on bruh I don’t understand what game you’re playing at
Yeah I wouldn’t really use buns to describe any defending champ who’s the #2 seed in their conference. Al Horford is like 1000 years old sure and Kornet and Hauser are memes but come on Jrue Holiday Derrick White Kristaps Porzingis Jaylen Brown Jayson Tatum and even Payton Pritchard. I would love to definitively declare that 50% of those guys are irrelevant but I don’t think there’s a world where a squad like that is buns
LeBron is not calling the shots here.I don’t care what the official Twitter reports say.
I believe LeBron ordered the code red.
I’m gonna say something shocking.If they trade for LeBron I actually think they’re title favourites.
That is not shocking at all. The Cavs are fully capable of winning the title on their own. LeBron not needed.I’m gonna say something shocking.
We don’t need LeBron.
Luka did lose a Finals 4-1 to Tatum.
Can’t be that good.
Tatum is still a top 5 player and they have the best defense in the league when they want. That window is still wiiiiide open