NBA: *** 2025-26 NBA Thread ***

[AgronAlum]

I thought Champagnie won the game for Spurs.

Dude hit some big time 3s when OKC were starting runs.

Wemby is so much more likable than SGA it’s crazy. I don’t think I’ve ever rooted against a team in one series and then rooted this hard for them in the next.

Buh bye OKC. See if you can make it through the parking lot without falling on the ground.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Rematch of 99 finals.

 

[Goothrey]

Go Spurs Go!

 

[legi]

What was up with Holmgren? Only getting 2 shots up?

He is simply not an Alpha… more of a Beta kind of player.

 

[larry]

SAS in 5

We'll see. SA had big win over OKC in the League Cup, then could not handle the Knicks in the final.

Their other two matchups ended with a 2 point win at home and a 20 point loss in NY. San Antonio feels like the better team, but I'm not sure they can sleepwalk through the finals.

 

[Clonehomer]

SGA is gaining some respect in his presser. Very complimentary of SAS and seems to refuse to blame injuries on the loss even when the press asks about it.

 

[ClonerJams]

Holmgren with the season on the line

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

He is simply not an Alpha… more of a Beta kind of player.

He’s a really good elite role player if that makes any sense.

 

[Cmonwhatarewedoinghereman]

He’s a really good elite role player if that makes any sense.

Is he worth 5 for 240

 

[NWICY]

Rematch of 99 finals.

99 finals a lot of these players were under 10 then some not even born I'm guessing.

 

[GoHawks]

Is he worth 5 for 240

I think that contract could be difference between 3-4 titles or 1. They won't have depth they have now in year or 2

 

[GoHawks]

I think that contract could be difference between 3-4 titles or 1. They won't have depth they have now in year or 2

They might try to move him this offseason too

 

[simply1]

It’ll be interesting to see if Chet can adapt or not

 

[Clonehomer]

It’ll be interesting to see if Chet can adapt or not

I don’t know how much he’ll need to with OKC. I think people are overreacting to this series loss. Add in the injured players and I think OKC would have won this series in 5 or 6. Having consistent shooters is what cost them games 6 and 7. Chet will always be ineffective against Wemby. They’re very similar players, but Wemby is just better at it. But with shooters I don’t think they need Chet to be near the level of Wemby. Chet has been fine against other teams.

Of course, SAS will also get better with experience. So I’m not predicting that OKC will always be the better team, but I think these teams will be very even over the next few years and I don’t see Chet needing to match Wemby to do so.

 

[CHim]

I don’t know how much he’ll need to with OKC. I think people are overreacting to this series loss. Add in the injured players and I think OKC would have won this series in 5 or 6. Having consistent shooters is what cost them games 6 and 7. Chet will always be ineffective against Wemby. They’re very similar players, but Wemby is just better at it. But with shooters I don’t think they need Chet to be near the level of Wemby. Chet has been fine against other teams.

Of course, SAS will also get better with experience. So I’m not predicting that OKC will always be the better team, but I think these teams will be very even over the next few years and I don’t see Chet needing to match Wemby to do so.

Spurs had injuries to primary ball handlers at the start of the series as well.

Spurs could be building another dynasty, seems like they are drafting and coaching well. OKC is doing the same but their style of play(antics?) is just so unenjoyable to watch.

 

[GoHawks]

I don’t know how much he’ll need to with OKC. I think people are overreacting to this series loss. Add in the injured players and I think OKC would have won this series in 5 or 6. Having consistent shooters is what cost them games 6 and 7. Chet will always be ineffective against Wemby. They’re very similar players, but Wemby is just better at it. But with shooters I don’t think they need Chet to be near the level of Wemby. Chet has been fine against other teams.

Of course, SAS will also get better with experience. So I’m not predicting that OKC will always be the better team, but I think these teams will be very even over the next few years and I don’t see Chet needing to match Wemby to do so.

I don't see OKC winning in 5 under any circumstances. They possibly win in 7 if fully healthy but I think San Antonio matches up incredibly well to them and this was always going to be a 50/50 series.

Chet always being ineffective which I agree with is a huge problem though. Barring injury to Webenyama this is who they're going to draw late in playoffs each year. You can't have a guy making 45-50 million a year be borderline unplayable against your biggest challenger. His contract is going to come at the cost of their depth in near future. This offseason it'll be Hartenstein, and Dort. OKC needs to have an honest assessment regarding if they believe Chet can realistically improve to a higher level because currently I don't think he's worth his contract. If he's near his ceiling I think I'd try to move him.