OT: 2017-2018 NBA Season Thread

[CardiacAndre7]

I hate Reggie Jackson

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Hornets are absolutely awful. Lost to the Bulls at home.

 

[Rocktheworld]

I hate Reggie Jackson

Me too

Andre had a poor game regardless though. Especially against the Warriors, he should’ve dominated. Instead, 8 points on 2-9 shooting. In fact he was detrimental tonight, rebounds aside. As soon as he went out, Detroit would close in. Happened several times over the course of the game

Barjanovich or however it’s spelled scored 10 in 40% of the time on one less shot....

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Me too

Andre had a poor game regardless though. Especially against the Warriors, he should’ve dominated. Instead, 8 points on 2-9 shooting. In fact he was detrimental tonight, rebounds aside. As soon as he went out, Detroit would close in. Happened several times over the course of the game

Barjanovich or however it’s spelled scored 10 in 40% of the time on one less shot....

Yeah, Andre gets blocked an outstanding amount for how big and athletic he is, he doesn’t seem to go up strong.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Pistons are reeling and Andre has been playing pretty bad recently. 6 turnovers tonight and getting blown out at home by the Nuggets.

 

[awfuldan]

God, the Hornets are such a frustrating team to try and root for. As soon as the second unit began coming in tonight, they started absolutely tanking. Frank Kaminsky is -21 in 5 minutes.

 

[Kemba429]

God, the Hornets are such a frustrating team to try and root for. As soon as the second unit began coming in tonight, they started absolutely tanking. Frank Kaminsky is -21 in 5 minutes.

Frank Kaminsky is absolutely horrible at everything. CHA needs to blow up the team, get rid of Batum, Williams, and Kaminsky. Both Batum and Williams have bad contracts.

 

[MadDogRevival]

Last year, full season, NYK, 31 and 51, .378 winning%
Last year, full season, OKC, 47 and 35, .573 winning%.

Carmelo Anthony moves from NYK to OKC.

This year, so far, NYK 15 and 13, .536 WP.
OKC? 13 and 14, .481 WP

Knicks go from .378 to .536 after he leaves.
OKC goes from .573 to .481 after he arrives.

I know it's still early, but are there any CA defenders out there who don't believe he's a team cancer who makes everybody around him worse?

 

[RichZ]

Shades of 2010, it's a Husky reunion tonight, when Portland plays Charlotte.
Kemba, Bazz and Lamb could all be on the floor at the same time.

 

[husky429]

Last year, full season, NYK, 31 and 51, .378 winning%
Last year, full season, OKC, 47 and 35, .573 winning%.

Carmelo Anthony moves from NYK to OKC.

This year, so far, NYK 15 and 13, .536 WP.
OKC? 13 and 14, .481 WP

Knicks go from .378 to .536 after he leaves.
OKC goes from .573 to .481 after he arrives.

I know it's still early, but are there any CA defenders out there who don't believe he's a team cancer who makes everybody around him worse?

Hes a conundrum in that way. He is so talented, but never makes those around him better, unlike the real greats: lebron, duncan, etc. In recent years.

BUT in international ball, he is a beast. Something clicks for him overseas

 

[Walker11]

Last year, full season, NYK, 31 and 51, .378 winning%
Last year, full season, OKC, 47 and 35, .573 winning%.

Carmelo Anthony moves from NYK to OKC.

This year, so far, NYK 15 and 13, .536 WP.
OKC? 13 and 14, .481 WP

Knicks go from .378 to .536 after he leaves.
OKC goes from .573 to .481 after he arrives.

I know it's still early, but are there any CA defenders out there who don't believe he's a team cancer who makes everybody around him worse?

To me, more interesting is Westbrook. We know Melo is over the hill and has been overrated. Seeing how good Sabonis and especially Oladipo are now is insane. Everyone thought RW had no help last year and now the Pacers look significantly better than the Thunder.

 

[Matrim55]

Richard Hamilton is doing a great job on NBA TV right now. He & Caron both are going to have long careers as analysts.

EDIT: And he just gave a UConn shoutout over a Kemba highlight. Love it!

 

[Storrs South]

Kemba, JLamb, Bazz all sharing the court in Charlotte right now

 

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[Matrim55]

I love this so much.

 

[Storrs South]

Whoever does social for the Blazers is a hero. Also UConn MBB social wyd?

 

[Matrim55]

Whoever does social for the Blazers is a hero.

Cody Sharrett (@CodySharrett) | Twitter

Colleague of mine from a few years back.

 

[Storrs South]

Cody Sharrett (@CodySharrett) | Twitter

Colleague of mine from a few years back.

Can UConn hire him? Because he is so much better than the MBB account.

 

[awfuldan]

Man, rough night for Kemba. He had 3 or 4 chances to win that game. Lamb had a shot too. No luck.

 

[Matrim55]

Wouldn't hate seeing the Spurs win it all this year. Dubs are more vulnerable than folks realize, and the Spurs will be pure heat once Kawhi is back to 100%. Do not sleep on this team.

 

[traitor71]

Wouldn't hate seeing the Spurs win it all this year. Dubs are more vulnerable than folks realize, and the Spurs will be pure heat once Kawhi is back to 100%. Do not sleep on this team.

You know San Antonio will be right there as always, but it is asking a lot for anyone to go through both Houston and Golden State. That is a tall order.

 

[Matrim55]

Kris Dunn is having another nice night for Chicago. In December he's averaging 15/5/7.5 with a 3.5/1 assist/to ratio on 43/22/62 shooting splits, as well as 2 spg. The Bulls are on a 5-game winning streak and are currently beating the 6ers (no Embiid) in Philly.

I know he went to the wrong school, but I'm happy to see a Connecticut kid do well. Never gonna be an all-star but he has the look of a long-term starter/contributor in this league.

 

[superjohn]

Kris Dunn is having another nice night for Chicago. In December he's averaging 15/5/7.5 with a 3.5/1 assist/to ratio on 43/22/62 shooting splits, as well as 2 spg. The Bulls are on a 5-game winning streak and are currently beating the 6ers (no Embiid) in Philly.

I know he went to the wrong school, but I'm happy to see a Connecticut kid do well. Never gonna be an all-star but he has the look of a long-term starter/contributor in this league.

He's legit and hasn't come close to reaching his ceiling. Has a chance to be one of the best 2 way point guards in the league, IMO. For a team that looked to have one of the worst rosters ever heading into the season, the Bulls are fun to watch.