NBA Thread 2021-22 Season

[OrangeDW]

I really wish he never went to the Dubs. I'm not saying he should have stayed in OKC, but man I would have loved to see Steph just be the main guy on that crew.

I blame the stupid “lulz you have no ringzzzz, you suck!” fan mindset. KD clearly cares enough to argue with these mouthbreathers on Twitter. I think he just wanted to make sure he got some, so nobody could pull the lame BS they do to Barkley, Melo, etc. on him.

 

[Melancer46]

I blame the stupid “lulz you have no ringzzzz, you suck!” fan mindset. KD clearly cares enough to argue with these mouthbreathers on Twitter. I think he just wanted to make sure he got some, so nobody could pull the lame BS they do to Barkley, Melo, etc. on him.

I think to some extent it also just boiled down to him being tired of the play style of his team and seeing the way Golden State played as the pinnacle of team basketball and also a great opportunity to win a ring for the first time in his career.

 

[OrangeDW]

KD blaming Kerr because he and Draymond had a little tiff and couldn’t get over it.

He’s such a lame.

 

[Knicks411]

I blame the stupid “lulz you have no ringzzzz, you suck!” fan mindset. KD clearly cares enough to argue with these mouthbreathers on Twitter. I think he just wanted to make sure he got some, so nobody could pull the lame BS they do to Barkley, Melo, etc. on him.

It's funny too, because I bet in 15-20 years or whatever a lot of people won't remember this, but when Lebron went to Miami and he was getting all the hate for creating a "super team" or whatever, Durant was the guy used as an example of "doing things the right way", (I think he signed an extension with OKC shortly after Lebron went to Miami to really drive the comparison home) and then look at how his career went from there.

On a (somewhat) similar note, it's kinda like how up until about May of 1991, Michael Jordan was considered a stats over wins guy who didn't have what it took to be a true winner, not like Bird or Magic (who, remember when he was called Tragic Johnson in the 84 finals?) and now he's remembered as the ultimate winner who always had what it took. life's funny is what i'm saying

 

[Newhouser]

KD blaming Kerr because he and Draymond had a little tiff and couldn’t get over it.

He’s such a lame.

Draymond also blamed Kerr and the GM. Durant can say what he wants he is one of the great players of all time. I have never been on the Draymond train of greatness on the court. Off the court I think he is an interesting voice but "triple single" is real.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Hmmm. Wonder if Draymond gets shipped out this year.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It's funny too, because I bet in 15-20 years or whatever a lot of people won't remember this, but when Lebron went to Miami and he was getting all the hate for creating a "super team" or whatever, Durant was the guy used as an example of "doing things the right way", (I think he signed an extension with OKC shortly after Lebron went to Miami to really drive the comparison home) and then look at how his career went from there.

On a (somewhat) similar note, it's kinda like how up until about May of 1991, Michael Jordan was considered a stats over wins guy who didn't have what it took to be a true winner, not like Bird or Magic (who, remember when he was called Tragic Johnson in the 84 finals?) and now he's remembered as the ultimate winner who always had what it took. life's funny is what i'm saying

Yup, at one time Durant seemed like the humble foil to King James and now he's in the "great player/really weird dude" category.

Strange career arc.

 

[OrangeDW]

Draymond also blamed Kerr and the GM. Durant can say what he wants he is one of the great players of all time. I have never been on the Draymond train of greatness on the court. Off the court I think he is an interesting voice but "triple single" is real.

Yeah, it goes without saying what a goof he is. SMH at him knocking his current franchise, like he’s immune or something.

He has no one to blame but himself for that situation. He was the primary cause of it, and if he couldn’t work it out...that’s on him. Blaming others is lame. Grown man needing somebody else to solve his bitchy little petty personal issue with a teammate for him? Nah.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Very interesting, particularly the order of the two names at the bottom.

I don't picture Kevin Love as a HOF. Same with Lowry but I do want to go on record that once the Heat signed Lowry, Tucker etc I did go to the casino and put money down on them to win the championship (+1600) and the eastern conference.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I don't picture Kevin Love as a HOF. Same with Lowry but I do want to go on record that once the Heat signed Lowry, Tucker etc I did go to the casino and put money down on them to win the championship (+1600) and the eastern conference.

Those ratings are dumb. Steph not at 100%? Come on..

Love isn't a hofer...

But I also didn't think Chris Bosh should have been a HOF'er.

 

[Alsacs]

I think somebody like Rajon Rondo or Derrick Rose have better shot of being a Hall of Famer than Kevin love.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I think somebody like Rajon Rondo or Derrick Rose have better shot of being a Hall of Famer than Kevin love.

He might get in. His career numbers are on par with Billy Cunningham and James Worthy. Worthy is another one like Bosh or Love.

 

[MikeSU02]

Yeah, it goes without saying what a goof he is. SMH at him knocking his current franchise, like he’s immune or something.

He has no one to blame but himself for that situation. He was the primary cause of it, and if he couldn’t work it out...that’s on him. Blaming others is lame. Grown man needing somebody else to solve his bitchy little petty personal issue with a teammate for him? Nah.

Draymond has some real talents. But if he had been stuck on a bad team, his career is way, way different.

When you get to play with the best shooter of all time and a top 5 shooter of all time, your life on the court is way easier than if you are on a mediocre or bad team.

Here's what happened, imo: The Dubs way overreacted to losing in 2016. And, I think Draymond was especially overreacting, because it was him getting suspended that probably caused them to lose that series. If they win that series, I'm guessing they don't chase KD so hard and are good to run it back.

 

[chugg21]

Yeah, it goes without saying what a goof he is. SMH at him knocking his current franchise, like he’s immune or something.

He has no one to blame but himself for that situation. He was the primary cause of it, and if he couldn’t work it out...that’s on him. Blaming others is lame. Grown man needing somebody else to solve his bitchy little petty personal issue with a teammate for him? Nah.

I was kind of stunned when I saw that headline and read the story. What a completely unnecessary thing to do or say about your current boss. What an idiot. Hope there is some kind of negative repercussion for him. Get shipped out to Philly in a Simmons package instead of Wiggins being the matching money piece.

 

[MikeSU02]

I think somebody like Rajon Rondo or Derrick Rose have better shot of being a Hall of Famer than Kevin love.

I feel like everyone gets into the basketball hall of fame.

While Bill Simmons has some very dumb ideas, measuring the Hall of Fame in tiers (or his pyramid, I guess), is something I like.

People forget how good Rondo was (and it doesn't help him the game moved to more shooting from the guard position) and D Rose obviously got injured. I'm not sure about K Love. It just seems that everyone gets in, so if he goes in, sure, why not. As long as everyone understands where he is in the pecking order. He's in the hall of very good to me.

 

[MikeSU02]

I was kind of stunned when I saw that headline and read the story. What a completely unnecessary thing to do or say about your current boss. What an idiot. Hope there is some kind of negative repercussion for him. Get shipped out to Philly in a Simmons package instead of Wiggins being the matching money piece.

IMO it's just ginned up BS to give whatever this new show is some inertia and pub.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Kerr and Myers were tipped off on it.

 

[Arangeman]

He might get in. His career numbers are on par with Billy Cunningham and James Worthy. Worthy is another one like Bosh or Love.

Bosh and Love did the best player on the worst team thing for quite a while. Certainly pads their resumes.

 

[OrangeDW]

Draymond has some real talents. But if he had been stuck on a bad team, his career is way, way different.

When you get to play with the best shooter of all time and a top 5 shooter of all time, your life on the court is way easier than if you are on a mediocre or bad team.

Here's what happened, imo: The Dubs way overreacted to losing in 2016. And, I think Draymond was especially overreacting, because it was him getting suspended that probably caused them to lose that series. If they win that series, I'm guessing they don't chase KD so hard and are good to run it back.

We saw what happened when Curry and Klay were out hurt. He stunk and they stunk.

Great role player on a great team, but he cant carry the load on a bad team and make them any better.

 

[Knicks411]

That's funny that Steph is 99.96%. I know it's just a formula, so whatever, but I think you can safely round that one up to 100%.

 

[Knicks411]

Again, I know it's just a formula, but I would love to bet Kawhi making the HOF at something like -350

 

[MikeSU02]

BTW, I went to the HoF induction last year, it was so fun. I wish it would stay at Mohegan Sun. Regardless, something I would recommend to any big NBA/basketball fan.

 

[Cusefan0307]

BTW, I went to the HoF induction last year, it was so fun. I wish it would stay at Mohegan Sun. Regardless, something I would recommend to any big NBA/basketball fan.

Have they done any updating to the HOF recently?

I went about 3-4 years ago and was disappointed it was all of the same exhibits from 10 years prior.

 

[MikeSU02]

Have they done any updating to the HOF recently?

I went about 3-4 years ago and was disappointed it was all of the same exhibits from 10 years prior.

We stayed at the Mohegan Sun, so we never got to the actual HoF! The induction was great, I have to still hit up the actual HoF.

 

[Melancer46]

Draymond has some real talents. But if he had been stuck on a bad team, his career is way, way different.

When you get to play with the best shooter of all time and a top 5 shooter of all time, your life on the court is way easier than if you are on a mediocre or bad team.

Here's what happened, imo: The Dubs way overreacted to losing in 2016. And, I think Draymond was especially overreacting, because it was him getting suspended that probably caused them to lose that series. If they win that series, I'm guessing they don't chase KD so hard and are good to run it back.

The issue with this theory is there had been buzz that KD was signing there pretty much all year in the lead up to it actually happening

 

[Alsacs]

I like this guy but oh my God how do these guys all get paid.