NBA: *** 2024 NBA thread ***

[FerShizzle]

Lamelo actually could be with the right guidance but he turned high volume chucker this year.

He is too much of a diva to ever be a team first guy.

 

[NATEizKING]

Love Hali knowing it's not his night and distributes but Brunson keeps trying to chuck himself to victory. Been this way all playoffs in other series too. Brunson got his early, but failed the Knicks on stupid shots late trying to be the man. No humility.

 

[HFCS]

Love Hali knowing it's not his night and distributes but Brunson keeps trying to chuck himself to victory. Been this way all playoffs in other series too. Brunson got his early, but failed the Knicks on stupid shots late trying to be the man. No humility.

They should pull Brunson more in isolated defensive situations too. He provides nothing on D. At least Tyrese’s length breaks up a lot of plays but Carlisle still pulls him for a possession here or there the same way he’ll put in Tyrese to close any quarter on offense.

 

[clonechemist]

Turner isnt some big star but hes a very serviceable big thats got a wide range.

He’s a terrific fit for Indiana.

Make a list of high end rim protectors who can easily knock down 3s and have a versatile offensive skillset. It won’t be a long list.

He’s a free agent this year and Pacers will have to decide whether to pay him or not. It may take 25-30 million/year

 

[enisthemenace]

He’s a terrific fit for Indiana.

Make a list of high end rim protectors who can easily knock down 3s and have a versatile offensive skillset. It won’t be a long list.

He’s a free agent this year and Pacers will have to decide whether to pay him or not. It may take 25-30 million/year

Myles Turner is ******* awesome. He’s perfect for the Pacers.

 

[simply1]

Love Hali knowing it's not his night and distributes but Brunson keeps trying to chuck himself to victory. Been this way all playoffs in other series too. Brunson got his early, but failed the Knicks on stupid shots late trying to be the man. No humility.

Siakam had the same issue, couldn’t close after a hot start

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

There is a non zero percent chance that Charles, Tyrese, and Georges are all sitting court side in Hilton next fall for a game.

Did he challenge Charles to come to an ISU game?

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

That no look pass in 1st quarter tonight was a thing of beauty.

 

[simply1]

 

[NWICY]

There is a non zero percent chance that Charles, Tyrese, and Georges are all sitting court side in Hilton next fall for a game.

I don't fanboy much at all, but to get my pic taken with those 3 would be a highlight.

 

[Frak]

I guess the crew really loves that steakhouse in Indy.

I’ve not been there, but I’ve heard it mentioned before. Guessing it’s pretty damn good if those guys are already talking about it

 

[CIAFarmer]

Going to be hard for the Knicks to win if their All-NBA big is unplayable.

 

[bozclone]

Going to be hard for the Knicks to win if their All-NBA big is unplayable.

KAT should have been voted most overrated in my opinion.

 

[FerShizzle]

Did he challenge Charles to come to an ISU game?

No. They were just riffing together.

 

[cyatheart]

They should pull Brunson more in isolated defensive situations too. He provides nothing on D. At least Tyrese’s length breaks up a lot of plays but Carlisle still pulls him for a possession here or there the same way he’ll put in Tyrese to close any quarter on offense.

Brunson really struggles defensively, gets confused on assignments too often, and then he's probably only 6'1 or so, which makes it really tough in pick and roll situations.

 

[cycloneman003]

Brunson really struggles defensively, gets confused on assignments too often, and then he's probably only 6'1 or so, which makes it really tough in pick and roll situations.

Having KAT and Brunson on the floor together has been borderline unplayable defensively. Pacers can pick them apart with both on the floor and Knicks don’t have a great alternative because Robinson, while good, can’t play the minute load they’d need on be on the court in crunch time offensively with his FT shooting. Tough spot for Thibs!

 

[bozclone]

I’ve not been there, but I’ve heard it mentioned before. Guessing it’s pretty damn good if those guys are already talking about it

Most well known restaurant in Indy. It is right downtown with Gainbridge Field house and Lucas Oil Stadium. Great steaks and huge shrimp cocktails. The cocktail sauce is heavy on the horseradish, so it is very hot. Lots of athletes and broadcast crews talk about it.

 

[cyfan92]

It's especially bad when they string together a highlight clip of like his 10 best shots and almost all of them are blatant offensive fouls. Yeah he's incredible at sinking the shot...after the offensive foul you could see from outer space.

There is a reason most sports fans have stopped watching the NBA, it's a bad product.. We are all vested in Haliburton, more than the product.

 

[FerShizzle]

There is a reason most sports fans have stopped watching the NBA, it's a bad product.. We are all vested in Haliburton, more than the product.

we are all way more vested in ISU than CBB.

NBA basketball is a far superior product to CBB in terms of watchable basketball. the NBA games are officiated much more consistently (for the most part) as opposed to the wild swings in fouls and calls you see from CBB ref crew. i also am not saying i would rather watch the NBA.

 

[clone4life82]

Brunson really struggles defensively, gets confused on assignments too often, and then he's probably only 6'1 or so, which makes it really tough in pick and roll situations.

Indiana goes after him on the pick and roll. You can tell that’s priority 1 for them on the offensive end.