NBA 2017-2018 thread

[Fireball Jr.]

Trivia Question I saw on twitter

Lebron has started the last 13 all star games, he's tied with who for most consecutive all star game starts?

Kareem?

 

[Knicks411]

Kareem?

Nope, he missed one early due to injury, and he wasn't even elected in like 78.

Here's a hint, the guy who started 13 years in a row, his career was only 13 years, so he started the as game every year of his career. (and no, not Magic Johnson)

 

[Bayside44]

Nope, he missed one early due to injury, and he wasn't even elected in like 78.

Here's a hint, the guy who started 13 years in a row, his career was only 13 years, so he started the as game every year of his career. (and no, not Magic Johnson)

Larry Legend?

 

[Alsacs]

Nope, he missed one early due to injury, and he wasn't even elected in like 78.

Here's a hint, the guy who started 13 years in a row, his career was only 13 years, so he started the as game every year of his career. (and no, not Magic Johnson)

Jerry West?

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Bill Russell? The Celtic, not the Dodger.

 

[Knicks411]

All good guesses. All incorrect!!

 

[Alsacs]

All good guesses. All incorrect!!

What Era was he in?
Magic-Bird, Jordan, Kobe, LeBron Era?
Or somebody like Jojo White who just passed away RIP.

 

[Knicks411]

What Era was he in?
Magic-Bird, Jordan, Kobe, LeBron Era?
Or somebody like Jojo White who just passed away RIP.

Debuted prior to 1970. That's as much as you're gonna get. For now...

 

[Fireball Jr.]

George Mikan

 

[NineOneSeven]

Debuted prior to 1970. That's as much as you're gonna get. For now...

The ice man?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The NBA needs to be careful that the fighting doesn't become a thing.

The NFL is weakening. The NBA has an opportunity. They don't need sentiment towards the players to run negative. Fighting could do that.

 

[Alsacs]

The Cous?

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Pistol Pete.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Elgin?

Or Harthorne Wingo?

 

[Knicks411]

The Cous?

Nailed it.

Apparently only 3 men have appeared in 13 all star games in a row, Lebron, Cousy, and Hondo. Duncan would have except for the lockout. Pretty crazy. (again, this is actually playing in the game, not being selected)

 

[NineOneSeven]

Thoughts on Cavs? Fireball Jr.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Thoughts on Cavs? Fireball Jr.

Seen this mid-season funk before, only difference this year is the division competition is tougher.

But in LeBron I trust. They've looked turrible recently, have had no consistent lineups, guys hurt, guys coming back. I'm semi-optimistic they're gonna right the ship -- they at least were way more competitive the last two games -- and expect Lue, LBJ, etc., to let Gilbert and the gm, Koby Altman, know they've got to go get help. JR's time may be up, I hope they keep Thompson. Shump can go any time, too. I read they may be going after Derrick Favors.

An issue for Gilbert and Altman is, they have no clue if LeBron's staying after this season, hence, their hesitancy to deal the Nets' lottery pick, their biggest asset. I don't think LeBron knows what he's gonna do next season, either, although I'm sure he has the scenarios all thought out. And I don't blame him for not tipping his hand: why should he?

I think if the Cavs end the season well and get another good piece or two, LBJ plays out his career in Ohio.

To answer your question, I think the Cavs start making their comeback tonight against a "patsy," Orlando, and again Saturday against OKC.

If not, c'est la vie. It's only a game.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Trivia Question I saw on twitter

Lebron has started the last 13 all star games, he's tied with who for most consecutive all star game starts?

Speaking of LeBron and records, he's about to hit an impressive mark: youngest ever to reach 30,000 points. Pretty fly for a pass-first guy: Cavaliers report: LeBron James willing to wait one more game for 30,000 career points so his children can witness the milestone

 

[br801]

Debuted prior to 1970. That's as much as you're gonna get. For now...

Rick Barry?

 

[Knicks411]

Speaking of LeBron and records, he's about to hit an impressive mark: youngest ever to reach 30,000 points. Pretty fly for a pass-first guy: Cavaliers report: LeBron James willing to wait one more game for 30,000 career points so his children can witness the milestone

Obviously he benefits from playign so early, but yeah, he's pretty good.

He's about 8,000 points behind Kareem. He's good for about 1700-1800 per year, that's like 4.5 more seasons at this rate. Or, if he scores about 25 per game, that's another 320 games, again around 4.5 years or so. He's gonna get there, right? Going to be funny too, he's lead the league in scoring once and he's got a great chance of being the all time leading scorer in league history.

Durant is about exactly 10,000 points behind Lebron, wonder how close they end up.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Obviously he benefits from playign so early, but yeah, he's pretty good.

He's about 8,000 points behind Kareem. He's good for about 1700-1800 per year, that's like 4.5 more seasons at this rate. Or, if he scores about 25 per game, that's another 320 games, again around 4.5 years or so. He's gonna get there, right? Going to be funny too, he's lead the league in scoring once and he's got a great chance of being the all time leading scorer in league history.

Durant is about exactly 10,000 points behind Lebron, wonder how close they end up.

My favorite part of LeBron's game is his passing. No. 12 on the career list. NBA All-Time Assists Leaders - National Basketball Association - ESPN

 

[Knicks411]

My favorite part of LeBron's game is his passing. No. 12 on the career list. NBA All-Time Assists Leaders - National Basketball Association - ESPN

Yeah he sees the court unlike nearly anyone his size ever has. he can make passes literally no one else can.

if you look at the all time leaders, its crazy, Stockton has nearly 16,000, he's basically 25% ahead of second place. Wonder if Bron can crack the top 5.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Seen this mid-season funk before, only difference this year is the division competition is tougher.

But in LeBron I trust. They've looked turrible recently, have had no consistent lineups, guys hurt, guys coming back. I'm semi-optimistic they're gonna right the ship -- they at least were way more competitive the last two games -- and expect Lue, LBJ, etc., to let Gilbert and the gm, Koby Altman, know they've got to go get help. JR's time may be up, I hope they keep Thompson. Shump can go any time, too. I read they may be going after Derrick Favors.

An issue for Gilbert and Altman is, they have no clue if LeBron's staying after this season, hence, their hesitancy to deal the Nets' lottery pick, their biggest asset. I don't think LeBron knows what he's gonna do next season, either, although I'm sure he has the scenarios all thought out. And I don't blame him for not tipping his hand: why should he?

I think if the Cavs end the season well and get another good piece or two, LBJ plays out his career in Ohio.

To answer your question, I think the Cavs start making their comeback tonight against a "patsy," Orlando, and again Saturday against OKC.

If not, c'est la vie. It's only a game.

Living in Jazz country, I'd love to see Favors head to the Cavs. It might sound funny, but I wonder if there's a bigger deal to be had to also send Rubio. Maybe Favors/Rubio for IT/Shumpert/picks (not BK)/Osman? That could really shore up the defense for the Cavs, and give the Jazz some of the future flex they want.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Living in Jazz country, I'd love to see Favors head to the Cavs. It might sound funny, but I wonder if there's a bigger deal to be had to also send Rubio. Maybe Favors/Rubio for IT/Shumpert/picks (not BK)/Osman? That could really shore up the defense for the Cavs, and give the Jazz some of the future flex they want.

I really like Osman. He could add a "d" to the end of his name if he ends up in Mormon country.

Not sure there's substance to the Favors talk, but I'd like to see the Cavs keep Thompson.

Trade Rumor: Cavaliers Showing Interest in Derrick Favors

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I really like Osman. He could add a "d" to the end of his name if he ends up in Mormon country.

Not sure there's substance to the Favor talk, but I'd like to see the Cavs keep Thompson.

Trade Rumor: Cavaliers Showing Interest in Derrick Favors

I don't think the Jazz want anything to do with Thompson. He'd replicate the problems they have pairing Favors with Gobert.