emma675 December 22, 2020 Share December 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Growsonwalls said: Russell Westbrook donned a Santa hat and handed out shoes, masks and backpacks in DC: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFcvfPjzpV/ He does appear to be a very kind, generous person off the court. He seemed to be funny, relaxed, and friendly in his appearance in Matisse Thybulle's bubble vlogs, too. He's like a completely different person on and off court. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6513115
Growsonwalls December 23, 2020 Share December 23, 2020 (edited) Well Kevin Durant looks to be his old self. Also: does Kevin Durant have the longest legs and shortest torso in the history of mankind or what? I know NBA heavily favors those with long legs but he has some of the most extreme proportions I've ever seen. Edited December 23, 2020 by Growsonwalls 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6514016
mojoween December 23, 2020 Share December 23, 2020 Kevin Durant’s skinny calves alarm me every time I see them. First night, and the media is already making excuses for the Los Angeles LeBrons. Gonna be a long shortened season. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6514380
Magog December 23, 2020 Share December 23, 2020 3 hours ago, mojoween said: First night, and the media is already making excuses for the Los Angeles LeBrons. Gonna be a long shortened season. Its only game 1. There is nothing to see here. Its not worth making a big deal over. They lost to the Clippers in the first game of last season & they come out on top at the end. I should be somewhat impressed by Paul George's performance last night. But, I'm not because he should of been doing that in the Playoffs against the Nuggets (especially in either Game 5, 6, or 7). Frankly, it wasn't worth getting excited about. When he does it in the Playoffs on a daily basis, then I'll be impressed. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6514515
NUguy514 December 23, 2020 Share December 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Magog said: Its only game 1. There is nothing to see here. Its not worth making a big deal over. They lost to the Clippers in the first game of last season & they come out on top* at the end. * (Given to all sports champions of 2020) Also, you're proving @mojoween's point. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6514868
emmawoodhouse December 23, 2020 Share December 23, 2020 (edited) Rockets game postponed tonight due to ongoing testing for contract tracing. Here's more. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=30589224&ex_cid=espnapi_internal eta The Rockets are a hot mess right now on several fronts. Edited December 23, 2020 by emmawoodhouse 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6515230
Growsonwalls December 23, 2020 Share December 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, emmawoodhouse said: Rockets game postponed tonight due to ongoing testing for contract tracing. Here's more. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=30589224&ex_cid=espnapi_internal eta The Rockets are a hot mess right now on several fronts. Yeah James Harden is demanding a trade and going to strip clubs to purposefully violate the NBA's rules. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6515261
cambridgeguy December 24, 2020 Share December 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Magog said: Its only game 1. There is nothing to see here. Its not worth making a big deal over. They lost to the Clippers in the first game of last season & they come out on top at the end. Hold on, you're saying extrapolating an entire season and playoffs on the basis of one game isn't how you do things? Damn, and I just bet my life savings on the Clippers winning the Finals. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6515315
grommit2 December 24, 2020 Share December 24, 2020 It is fascinating to see how basketball has changed, especially since the introduction of the three-point line. In the past, the offense was focused on dumping the ball into the big guy (or gal) down low. If it was pitched back out, the not-so-big guy would drive to the hoop. There was lots of movement, picks, passing...to get that little 15 footer. Now the game is focused on the 3-point line. Two players set up in opposite corners. Maybe the center actually sets up down low. Maybe. That leaves two long-range bombers to hoist up threes from several rows back in the stands. But this actually opens up the middle for one of those bombers to blast their way to the hoop. Of course, along the way the concept of travelling has gone away. Players take a hop, step, another step, and still more steps, then puts up a little bank shot. Players are also much taller. For example, the Knicks have Durant, somewhere around seven feet tall, playing point guard. Ah progress! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6516181
emmawoodhouse December 25, 2020 Share December 25, 2020 Adam Silver claims that the NBA won't jump the line for vaccinations. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30594514/nba-memo-warns-teams-obtaining-administering-covid-19-vaccine-early 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6516639
emmawoodhouse December 25, 2020 Share December 25, 2020 KC Jones dies at 88. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30595836/boston-celtics-legend-kc-jones-dies-88 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6517328
Growsonwalls December 25, 2020 Share December 25, 2020 Bill Russell announced that Celtics legend KC Jones passed away: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6517329
xaxat December 27, 2020 Author Share December 27, 2020 KC Jones was not only an NBA HOFer, he also made a significant contribution to the NFL with the invention of the old "bump and run" coverage. Quote In a one-on-one drill during practice, Jones used a technique that gave the L.A. receivers fits. He lined up in front of them with no cushion between the receiver and himself. At the snap he hand-checked them off the line and did so again while running with them stride for stride. Jones was defending with the same tenacity as he did on hardwood. He maintained contact with the receivers throughout their routes, which caused them to complain this technique was against the rules. Faulkner decided to check it out. “I went through the rule book,” he said, “and I’ll be damned if I could find anything that said it was illegal.” 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6518567
emmawoodhouse December 27, 2020 Share December 27, 2020 27 points at HALFTIME, Clippers? Down 50 to the Mavs! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6519426
Growsonwalls December 27, 2020 Share December 27, 2020 Well Kevin Durant so far looks like he's defying the odds against the conventional wisdom that you can't come back from a ruptured Achilles tendon. And Kyrie Irving looks good too. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6519570
AimingforYoko December 28, 2020 Share December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, emmawoodhouse said: 27 points at HALFTIME, Clippers? Down 50 to the Mavs! If the Mavs had simply dribbled the ball until the shot clock expired.....for the ENTIRE SECOND HALF, they still would have won the game. 2 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6519706
Medicine Crow December 28, 2020 Share December 28, 2020 What happened to Kawhi?? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6520611
AimingforYoko December 28, 2020 Share December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Medicine Crow said: What happened to Kawhi?? Serge Ibaka elbowed him in the mouth. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6520622
Medicine Crow December 28, 2020 Share December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, AimingforYoko said: Serge Ibaka elbowed him in the mouth. Oh Jeez ... I've been MIA & didn't see the game. Serge is "my man" & I'm sure he feels terrible. Kawhi is on my top five list, so I'm really feeling awful for him. Bummer for everyone!! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6520759
JustBecause December 28, 2020 Share December 28, 2020 On 10/7/2020 at 8:23 PM, NUguy514 said: ... and there is a 0% chance a full NFL season is happening. It's okay to admit that you were wrong on this prediction; we'll forgive you 😁 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6520985
NUguy514 December 28, 2020 Share December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, JustBecause said: It's okay to admit that you were wrong on this prediction; we'll forgive you 😁 Of course, I was wrong: I forgot that money matters more than people's health. However, when teams have to play while having no actual quarterback who can play, that's not football so much as "football." Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6521252
xaxat January 1, 2021 Author Share January 1, 2021 Congrats coach Hammon! It really does look like Oath of the Horatii 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6526894
Growsonwalls January 2, 2021 Share January 2, 2021 Former NBA coach Paul Westphal died of brain cancer today 😞 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6529002
AimingforYoko January 2, 2021 Share January 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Growsonwalls said: Former NBA coach Paul Westphal died of brain cancer today 😞 Not just a coach, but a Hall of Fame player, as well. R.I.P. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6529272
xaxat January 5, 2021 Author Share January 5, 2021 (edited) The first time I saw this ad I thought "Dame, you great, but you don't have any rings! . . . Oh, you said range. I give you that." ETA About Kyrie's sage ceremony. Last week Robert Horry was a guest for an ESPN or NBATV studio show. He said that Phil Jackson (naturally) was way ahead of Kyrie and used to hand out bundles to players in the Laker locker room. When Big Shot first saw him doing it, he wondered "Is coach giving us weed?" Edited January 5, 2021 by xaxat 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6533250
Growsonwalls January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 Well a little bit of trash talk from Damian Lillard seems to have awoken Steph Curry from whatever funk he was in. I'm here for the dueling of the baby-faced assassins. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6533937
Magog January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 (edited) Quote The first time I saw this ad I thought "Dame, you great, but you don't have any rings! . . . Oh, you said range. I give you that." That was a nice commercial. But, where was this type of performance on Sunday Night when Stephen Curry went 62 on him & the Trail Blazers & flat out mocking them while doing it? Frankly, I'm downright sick & tired of this GOAT debate between LeBron & Michael Jordan. I'm shocked that ESPN hasn't found a way to bring their Golden Boy (Stephen Curry) into this debate. They're constantly rave about him & outright root for him & those Warriors. Edited January 5, 2021 by Magog Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6533954
NUguy514 January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 ESPN's golden boy is LeBron James; only the most delusional LeBron fanatic would believe anything else. And Michael Jordan is the GOAT. Period. End of sentence. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6534129
Crs97 January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 (edited) I hate the LeBron/MJ GOAT discussion. Different generations, different styles, different teammates and opponents. Frankly, if we have to play the game it’s Wilt Chamberlain or Bill Russell. Edited January 5, 2021 by Crs97 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6534180
Growsonwalls January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 GOAT discussions are useless because basketball positions are so different. Also remember in the 50s, 60s and 70s there wasn't the three point line. So long-range shooters like Jerry West weren't as valued back then. I also hate GOAT discussions because it kind of discounts the fact that even the best players need extremely strong teammates to bring them to championships. MJ had Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, Lebron needed Dwyane Wade, Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis. No one can do it alone. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6534312
xaxat January 8, 2021 Author Share January 8, 2021 (edited) Kyrie is AWOL tonight. Personally, he doesn't owe me any explanation for his absence, but he does owe one to his FREAKIN' COACH. ETA, the song headed into first quarter intermission was Donald Glover's This is America. Edited January 8, 2021 by xaxat 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6538055
emma675 January 8, 2021 Share January 8, 2021 Multiple sites are saying the entire 76ers team has been quarantined in NY after a player tested positive for Covid during their game last night. Apparently this player traveled with the team but didn't play and was immediately removed and quarantined when his test came back, but who knows how many people he exposed. The 76ers played Washington and Brooklyn over the last few days. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539064
Growsonwalls January 8, 2021 Share January 8, 2021 3 hours ago, emma675 said: Multiple sites are saying the entire 76ers team has been quarantined in NY after a player tested positive for Covid during their game last night. Apparently this player traveled with the team but didn't play and was immediately removed and quarantined when his test came back, but who knows how many people he exposed. The 76ers played Washington and Brooklyn over the last few days. The player is Seth Curry. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539322
emmawoodhouse January 8, 2021 Share January 8, 2021 He was named yesterday. I heard it from someone, can't remember who. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539352
emma675 January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 (edited) What's funny is I heard last night Curry had a sprained ankle and that's why he was out. Now Dallas media is reporting a Mavericks player also tested positive last night and did not fly back with the team from Denver. I wonder if we're starting to see spikes because of holiday gatherings? Edited January 9, 2021 by emma675d Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539408
xaxat January 9, 2021 Author Share January 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, emma675 said: What's funny is I heard last night Curry had a sprained ankle and that's why he was out. That's why he was originally benched, they received his test result during the game. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539429
emmawoodhouse January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 I must have heard his name this morning, but I definitely heard it in passing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539433
shoregirl January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 Apparently he had a rapid test that was negative earlier in the day and the PCR test came back positive during the game. Joel Embiid said he's going to quarantine away from his girlfriend and their 3 mos old baby. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6539496
xaxat January 9, 2021 Author Share January 9, 2021 Due to covid protocols the Sixers will only have seven players available. The starting lineup includes three rookies and the 59 year old Dwight Howard. This is going to be ugly. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6540393
Growsonwalls January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 39 minutes ago, xaxat said: Due to covid protocols the Sixers will only have seven players available. The starting lineup includes three rookies and the 59 year old Dwight Howard. This is going to be ugly. Well Simmons and Embiid CAN play. They're just not because this is a sure-lose game and they're pretty fragile anyway. I was surprised to learn that Dwight Howard is only 35. He's younger than Lebron. For whatever reason I feel like he's been in the NBA forever. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6540438
mojoween January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Growsonwalls said: I was surprised to learn that Dwight Howard is only 35. He's younger than Lebron. For whatever reason I feel like he's been in the NBA forever. 17 years, right? That is forever for sure. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6540528
Danny Franks January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 So the bitter hopefuls who were reporting Steph Curry's decline must be feeling annoyed at the moment. The Warriors are barely even a team yet but he's dragging them to wins, scoring for fun, bringing the best out of players around him. The alternative takes (delete as appropriate to support your argument) of Draymond as a floor general without compare or as an overrated, non-scoring defender are still fun. Also, the Knicks actually seem to not be terrible... which would be the most Knicks thing ever, in a year when the draft is going to be stacked. I imagine they plan on trading Randle at some point, and he's certainly playing well enough to attract interest. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6540586
xaxat January 10, 2021 Author Share January 10, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, xaxat said: Due to covid protocols the Sixers will only have seven players available. The starting lineup includes three rookies and the 59 year old Dwight Howard. This is going to be ugly. It was surprisingly close. Not as close as the final score (lot of garbage time points) but, given we have seen fifty point blowouts this season, they managed to put up a fight. This is the first time the Sixers have lost in Philadelphia since December 2019. (Because of the bubble.) Edited January 10, 2021 by xaxat 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6540830
Growsonwalls January 10, 2021 Share January 10, 2021 So what's the deal with Kyrie? He's still MIA. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6540962
xaxat January 12, 2021 Author Share January 12, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 11:50 PM, Growsonwalls said: So what's the deal with Kyrie? He's still MIA. Looks like he decided to take an impromptu vacation. Wonder what KD thinks about this. Sources: Kyrie Irving not expected to rejoin Brooklyn Nets this week; NBA reviewing maskless videos 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6544973
Growsonwalls January 12, 2021 Share January 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, xaxat said: Looks like he decided to take an impromptu vacation. Wonder what KD thinks about this. Sources: Kyrie Irving not expected to rejoin Brooklyn Nets this week; NBA reviewing maskless videos It's probably a really different experience for KD as Steve Kerr ran/runs a really tight ship at the Warriors. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6545029
rcc January 12, 2021 Share January 12, 2021 Does Kyrie forfeit his paycheck during his "vacation"? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6545056
xaxat January 12, 2021 Author Share January 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, rcc said: Does Kyrie forfeit his paycheck during his "vacation"? As long as it's excused by the team, I think so. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6545082
rcc January 12, 2021 Share January 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, xaxat said: As long as it's excused by the team, I think so. IMO they shouldn't. Death in the family or injury yes. Selfish "vacation" no. Not a team player. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6545096
Fukui San January 12, 2021 Share January 12, 2021 I'm shocked, shocked that Kyrie did something wacky and selfish. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/78/#findComment-6545121
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