NBA Chatter Thread

[Carp]

I like the waiver claims Philly is making now. First Thomas Robinson, now Glenn Robinson III. Neither may pan out, but they are both definitely worth a look. I like the energy Robinson is giving and I like Robinson's game in college.

 

[dallen]

I like the waiver claims Philly is making now. First Thomas Robinson, now Glenn Robinson III. Neither may pan out, but they are both definitely worth a look. I like the energy Robinson is giving and I like Robinson's game in college.

Robinson Robinson Robinson

 

[Carp]

Robinson Robinson Robinson

Haha...that was confusing to read. GRIII would make more sense.

 

[Jiggyfly]

 

[Texas Ace]

Big time win for the Cavs tonight at the Spurs.

I thought it was over when Parker put the Spurs up 6 with less than a min to go, then again when they were up 3 with 6 seconds to go.

What a show Kyrie Irving put on. He hits the 3 that sends it to OT then goes off in the extra period hitting one big shot after the next. He went for 55 not that long ago then topped that tonight with 57.

Scariest part? He's only 22.

Watch out for Cleveland.

 

[Cotton]

Man, Rondo looked good last night. Maybe the spat between him and Carlisle is just what he needed to start playing well.

 

[Cotton]

Oh, and [MENTION=6]1bigfan13[/MENTION], why did you fade from Twitter last night? #tearsinbeers

 

[1bigfan13]

Oh, and [MENTION=6]1bigfan13[/MENTION], why did you fade from Twitter last night? #tearsinbeers

I went to bed. If you noticed, I left Twitter when then Thunder were still up double digits.

 

[Cotton]

I went to bed. If you noticed, I left Twitter when then Thunder were still up double digits.

It was a great comeback. Sorry, but not sorry, bro.

 

[Cotton]

Sick pass from Rondo last night.

 

[Texas Ace]

Rondo is starting to play some really good ball for us right now.

It's all starting to click finally.

 

[Cotton]

Rondo is starting to play some really good ball for us right now.

It's all starting to click finally.

Hopefully we keep it going into the playoffs. Although, giving up a 22 point lead last night is a little disconcerting.

 

[Tony D]

I may have been too hard on Noel...he is really coming on. Been watching Embiid in drills with Brown too...damn is he fluid and smooth on the offensive end. So excited to see him on the court next year.

You can say that again about Noel. He's improved each and every week. Amazing progression.

Quite a few times the last month he's put up numbers in a game where they say the last player to put up a stat line like that was Hakeem, David Robinson, etc. Mainly because of his unique skill set where he accumulates blocks and steals. Throw those in with a double-double and not many players can or have done that.

After last nights game saw this.
@Buccigross: Nerlens Noel (PHI) is the youngest player (20) in NBA history to put up at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 blocks in a game.

Only player in top 10 in both blocks and steals. He's been way more durable than I ever imagined. FT shooting has improved greatly throughout season. Was well below 50% most of season now over 60%.

And his defense has been very good all season. The metrics they use to chart this he's in top 5 or top 10 in most. Has some trouble with the bigger/stronger big men, but that's to be expected.

Last 16 games.
49% FG
69% FT
13.2 PPG
9.9 RBG
2.6 BPG
2.6 SPG
1.6 APG

He obviously has been working hard on his game, another thing you love to see.

Lets see what other pieces Hinkie can add along with Embiid and Saric. We have our #1. Probably won't get Lakers #1 this year (received in MCW trade and top 5 protected), so hopefully next year Lakers will still be bad when it's only top 3 protected. But we should get the Heat's #1 this year(top 10 protected) which could be anywhere from #11 to 16 and could get the Thunder's(top 18 protected) which should be around 19 or 20. Then we have at least 5 2nd rounders. All sets up for Hinkie to wheel and deal on draft night.

 

[Tony D]

Since All-Star break Nerlens leads NBA in blocks (2.8) and 2nd in steals (2.4). Sick. Along with 13.1ppg and 10.1 rpg.

 

[Tony D]

https://twitter.com/tmoore76ers/status/581548616549961728/photo/1

 

[Jiggyfly]

Man what the Rockets have done this year is impressive, 2nd in the west with the most missed time by starters in the entire league.

Harden has to be MVP for the job he has done to lead the team to this record so far, I bet 80% of people could not name 4 players on this team or the 3 other starters besides Harden and Howard.

Smith has been a revelation I have never seen a player who can display so much overall BB IQ and skill who also makes the most boneheaded plays but overall he has been a huge positive.

Corey Brewer has been a huge surprise as well I thought he was just a energy and hustle guy but he has some above average basketball skills and he is a very valuable asset to a winning team.

Looks like Beverly is out for the season so I couls easily see us losing in the 1st round but I can see us also going to the WCF this team just finds ways to win.

If we can upgrade the pg position this offseason we will be legitimate contenders for several years.

 

[dallen]

Man what the Rockets have done this year is impressive, 2nd in the west with the most missed time by starters in the entire league.

Harden has to be MVP for the job he has done to lead the team to this record so far, I bet 80% of people could not name 4 players on this team or the 3 other starters besides Harden and Howard.

Smith has been a revelation I have never seen a player who can display so much overall BB IQ and skill who also makes the most boneheaded plays but overall he has been a huge positive.

Corey Brewer has been a huge surprise as well I thought he was just a energy and hustle guy but he has some above average basketball skills and he is a very valuable asset to a winning team.

Looks like Beverly is out for the season so I couls easily see us losing in the 1st round but I can see us also going to the WCF this team just finds ways to win.

If we can upgrade the pg position this offseason we will be legitimate contenders for several years.

Trevor Ariza
FORWARD 1
Trevor Ariza
Patrick Beverley
GUARD 2
Patrick Beverley
Corey Brewer
GUARD-FORWARD 33
Corey Brewer
Clint Capela
CENTER 15
Clint Capela
Joey Dorsey
CENTER-FORWARD 8
Joey Dorsey
James Harden
GUARD 13
James Harden
Dwight Howard
CENTER 12
Dwight Howard
Nick Johnson
GUARD 3
Nick Johnson
Terrence Jones
FORWARD 6
Terrence Jones
KJ McDaniels
GUARD-FORWARD 32
KJ McDaniels
Donatas Motiejunas
FORWARD-CENTER 20
Donatas Motiejunas
Kostas Papanikolaou
FORWARD 16
Kostas Papanikolaou
Pablo Prigioni
GUARD 9
Pablo Prigioni
Josh Smith
FORWARD 5
Josh Smith
Jason Terry
GUARD 31
Jason Terry

 

[Jiggyfly]

Trevor Ariza
FORWARD 1
Trevor Ariza
Patrick Beverley
GUARD 2
Patrick Beverley
Corey Brewer
GUARD-FORWARD 33
Corey Brewer
Clint Capela
CENTER 15
Clint Capela
Joey Dorsey
CENTER-FORWARD 8
Joey Dorsey
James Harden
GUARD 13
James Harden
Dwight Howard
CENTER 12
Dwight Howard
Nick Johnson
GUARD 3
Nick Johnson
Terrence Jones
FORWARD 6
Terrence Jones
KJ McDaniels
GUARD-FORWARD 32
KJ McDaniels
Donatas Motiejunas
FORWARD-CENTER 20
Donatas Motiejunas
Kostas Papanikolaou
FORWARD 16
Kostas Papanikolaou
Pablo Prigioni
GUARD 9
Pablo Prigioni
Josh Smith
FORWARD 5
Josh Smith
Jason Terry
GUARD 31
Jason Terry

What the hell is that?

 

[Clay_Allison]

What the hell is that?

couldn't even be bothered to copy and paste in a way that made sense.

 

[dallen]

What the hell is that?

This guy doens't even recognize the Rockets roster when he sees it.