2023-24 NBA (Playoffs!) Thread: Celtics win East and now wait to see whether Luka or Kyrie suffer season-ending injury (41 Viewers)

[General Malaise]

Cool, well I suppose I'm the strange one who actually watched Pac 10 hoops and saw Bronny play. USC would have been better off inserting a log.

I'm sure he'll get it in the pros.

 

[Desert_Power]

Just got a flashback to the type of rant JVG would be going on with this stoppage. I don’t miss that.

 

[Kev4029]

Did we really need to start the Denver game at 1030? TNT deserves losing the nba…

And the tip will probably be closer to 10:45.

 

[Capella]

Why was LeBron court side last night in Cleveland?

He is from there?

Not what Windy says...
Is Bronny actually NBA material? Scary what happened at USC, they must be so relieved he's jumping to the NBA

No. If his name was Bronny Robinowitz you'd see a player who averaged 4.8 points on 36% shooting and never give him a second look.

Some guy got drafted from a euro league where he averaged 6 ppg last year.

Once again, nba looks at size, skill and intangibles. They absolutely do not care about your ppg number in the pac-10.

Buddy, I know LeBron is your hero and you think his spawn is destined for greatness simply because he's a "James" but Bronny is not an NBA caliber player. Neither was Jordan's boys. 36%......fella.

I’ve never said any of those things, Lebron isn’t my hero, he’s not even my favorite nba player, and his son certainly isn’t headed for greatness but I do think he can possibly carve out a role as a defensive specialist. I doubt he gets drafted in the top-50 though.

The immense hatred he gets for just existing and trying to make the league is beyond bizarre to me though. Wasn’t expecting you to be on that train…..pal. It’s weirdo behavior. The league will tell us if he has a chance.

Lol at "hatred". That's not an emotion I'm allocating to Bronny, I assure you. A question was posed and I answered it. If his last name was anything but James he wouldn't be relevant at all. You know this.
The ONLY reason he's being discussed at all is because LeBron wants to play with him and a team that drafts him might get his services for a year or two. You know this too.

I know we wouldn’t be talking about him, sure. But I do think he’d be invited to the combine and would have a shot at getting drafted in round 2. I sure wouldn’t be talking about college stat lines, because that is irrelevant to getting drafted. That’s been proven many times.

Proven how? What are we supposed to use, his driveway stats? Junior high? This is wish casting. Nothing more, nothing less.

Wish casting lol. I’ve never even seen him play. College stats not mattering has been proven hundreds of times. There is an example directly above if you want to click it. And no don’t use his driveway stats either.

You've never seen him play, but you think a 6'1" guard who did literally nothing with his playing time is NBA worthy? Okay

That’s right. I’ve said he has a chance, not that he’s starting for the Nuggets game 1.

 

[identikit]

Did we really need to start the Denver game at 1030? TNT deserves losing the nba…

I think the NBA sets the times

 

[GroveDiesel]

Not sure why, but I'm finding myself rooting for the Pacers.

And now they are starting to play some decent defense

Maybe not defense tonight...oy

Yeah, not so much.

It’s more the rebounding that is crushing them. They are getting killed on the boards leading to 10+ more shot attempts by the Knicks.

 

[identikit]

Brunson knows how to get the calls

 

[Jayrod]

Ooh goody, Knicks just mucking it up.

Maybe it's less I like the Pacers and more that I dislike the Knicks' ugly style.

 

[identikit]

Brunson overruled!

 

[identikit]

Offensive rebounding killing Indy

Again

 

[Capella]

Cool, well I suppose I'm the strange one who actually watched Pac 10 hoops and saw Bronny play. USC would have been better off inserting a log.

I'm sure he'll get it in the pros.

Hey man they’re simply looking for traits and athleticism. They don’t care how you did against Washington State. If they determine he doesn’t have what they need he won’t get drafted but it really doesn’t have anything to do with how he played as a 18/19 year old. They’re projecting. All kinds of college qbs who throw for thousands of yards don’t get drafted or get drafted low. I know you know this.

 

[identikit]

Pacers going to run out of timeouts

 

[GroveDiesel]

Offensive rebounding killing Indy

Again

And turnovers. Knicks came out and clearly wanted it more.

 

[Bri]

I'm concerned Dallas looked so very tired last game. They looked like they dug down deep just to finish.
I've been thinking no one is beating them. Kyrie is playing team ball for the first time in his career- regardless of score- and he's so selflessly wonderful. Luka is outstanding and...I really thought it was their year.

I'm so concerned they're so tired though.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Did we really need to start the Denver game at 1030? TNT deserves losing the nba…

I think the NBA sets the times

Well I’m shooting the messenger

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Big Ragu is getting feisty.

 

[Major]

Not sure why, but I'm finding myself rooting for the Pacers. I guess maybe they are just fun to watch?

Welcome to the bandwagon. Keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times.

If you guys didn't pick them to at least make the ECF in our little tourney, you're just imposters

 

[Frostillicus]

Gonna start using "and I know you know this" more often.

 

[General Malaise]

Cool, well I suppose I'm the strange one who actually watched Pac 10 hoops and saw Bronny play. USC would have been better off inserting a log.

I'm sure he'll get it in the pros.

Hey man they’re simply looking for traits and athleticism. They don’t care how you did against Washington State. If they determine he doesn’t have what they need he won’t get drafted but it really doesn’t have anything to do with how he played as a 18/19 year old. They’re projecting. All kinds of college qbs who throw for thousands of yards don’t get drafted or get drafted low. I know you know this.

I'll go back to what I said originally. If his last name was anything but "James" he's not even remotely draftable. He is 6'1" in shoes and cannot shoot. Which would be fine if he did other things on the court but he didn't do those either. Not against Washington State, not against anybody in college.

But sure, he'll "get it" in the NBA where it's far easier than the Pac10.

 

[ShamrockPride]

I'm concerned Dallas looked so very tired last game. They looked like they dug down deep just to finish.
I've been thinking no one is beating them. Kyrie is playing team ball for the first time in his career- regardless of score- and he's so selflessly wonderful. Luka is outstanding and...I really thought it was their year.

I'm so concerned they're so tired though.

Well, if Luka wasn't so insanely banged up this could be their year to get to the Finals. Dude is a one legged zombie out there. It's incredible he's still able to log a triple double.

Half the time as the Dallas offense brings the ball up and the camera pans upcourt, you often only see 4 Mavs and then 5 seconds later you see Luka hobbling up from midcourt from the edge of the screen.

I think Kyrie is filling the pure PG role right now cause the coaches see how bad Luka's moving, and they're just telling Kyrie to facilitate the offense instead.

 

[identikit]

I'm concerned Dallas looked so very tired last game. They looked like they dug down deep just to finish.
I've been thinking no one is beating them. Kyrie is playing team ball for the first time in his career- regardless of score- and he's so selflessly wonderful. Luka is outstanding and...I really thought it was their year.

I'm so concerned they're so tired though.

Well, if Luka wasn't so insanely banged up this could be their year to get to the Finals. Dude is a one legged zombie out there. It's incredible he's still able to log a triple double.

Half the time as the Dallas offense brings the ball up and the camera pans upcourt, you often only see 4 Mavs and then 5 seconds later you see Luka hobbling up from midcourt from the edge of the screen.

I think Kyrie is filling the pure PG role right now cause the coaches see how bad Luka's moving, and they're just telling Kyrie to facilitate the offense instead.

And sometimes Luka is the last man back on defense because he's whining to the refs

 

[Frostillicus]

Conley out for the Wolves.

 

[Zow]

I'm concerned Dallas looked so very tired last game. They looked like they dug down deep just to finish.
I've been thinking no one is beating them. Kyrie is playing team ball for the first time in his career- regardless of score- and he's so selflessly wonderful. Luka is outstanding and...I really thought it was their year.

I'm so concerned they're so tired though.

Half the time as the Dallas offense brings the ball up and the camera pans upcourt, you often only see 4 Mavs and then 5 seconds later you see Luka hobbling up from midcourt from the edge of the screen.

“Hobbling up” is a unique phrase to say “He was late to the play because he was complaining to the ref.”

 

[The Gator]

I'm concerned Dallas looked so very tired last game. They looked like they dug down deep just to finish.
I've been thinking no one is beating them. Kyrie is playing team ball for the first time in his career- regardless of score- and he's so selflessly wonderful. Luka is outstanding and...I really thought it was their year.

I'm so concerned they're so tired though.

Half the time as the Dallas offense brings the ball up and the camera pans upcourt, you often only see 4 Mavs and then 5 seconds later you see Luka hobbling up from midcourt from the edge of the screen.

“Hobbling up” is a unique phrase to say “He was late to the play because he was complaining to the ref.”

spot on

 

[Desert_Power]

Kyrie is playing team ball for the first time in his career- regardless of score- and he's so selflessly wonderful

He really is. Definitely done better in Dallas than I expected.

 

[General Malaise]

Is it just me or is TNT 45 game seconds behind live feed?

 

[scoobus]

Cool, well I suppose I'm the strange one who actually watched Pac 10 hoops and saw Bronny play. USC would have been better off inserting a log.

I'm sure he'll get it in the pros.

Hey man they’re simply looking for traits and athleticism. They don’t care how you did against Washington State. If they determine he doesn’t have what they need he won’t get drafted but it really doesn’t have anything to do with how he played as a 18/19 year old. They’re projecting. All kinds of college qbs who throw for thousands of yards don’t get drafted or get drafted low. I know you know this.

He is 6'1" in shoes

Sorry to be a stickler here, but this false.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Scott foster for best supporting actor

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Is it just me or is TNT 45 game seconds behind live feed?

See above

 

[the moops]

Bronny James, PG, USC: With dozens of cameras tracking his every move, James had an overwhelmingly positive first day in Chicago, showing he more than deserves to be in attendance. He is in excellent shape, clearly having put on some good bulk from the end of the season. James tested extremely well athletically, with a 40.5-inch inch vertical leap that placed him fourth highest among combine participants, a 32-inch no step vertical (top-10ish mark), a 3.02 second time in the shuttle run drill, 3.09 seconds in the three-quarter court sprint, and 10.96 seconds in the pro lane agility drill -- all solid marks relative to his peers. More impressive was how well he shot in drills, demonstrating a clean, compact stroke and outstanding accuracy in the 3-point star shooting drills (19-for-25, second best behind UConn's Alex Karaban) as well as the off-movement 3-point shooting drill, hitting 77% of his attempts in the side-mid-side pull-up shooting drill.

While he looked bouncy in the transition drills, he showed some of his limitations as a ball handler and playmaker in the half-court pick-and-roll live action competition, where he was unlucky to run into one of the best defenders in college basketball in Providence's Carter, as well as some extremely mobile big men (such as Arizona's Keshad Johnson, who had an outstanding day in his own right) who were making life miserable on opponents every play. This was a positive day for James, who looks to be in outstanding shape and has quite a bit to gain in the 5-on-5 scrimmaging Tuesday and Wednesday. -- Givony

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/st...ts-workout-highlights-measurements-stats-more

 

[Capella]

But sure, he'll "get it" in the NBA where it's far easier than the Pac10.

I don’t know why you keep banging this drum. Jalen Brunson averaged 9 as a freshman at Villanova. He scored 28 in the first half in a second round playoff game tonight. Do you think players stop developing at 19?

Bronny may not make it. It really has nothing to do with how he played in January as a 19 year old against mediocre competition.

 

[General Malaise]

But sure, he'll "get it" in the NBA where it's far easier than the Pac10.

I don’t know why you keep banging this drum. Jalen Brunson averaged 9 as a freshman at Villanova. He scored 28 in the first half in a second round playoff game tonight. Do you think players stop developing at 19?

Bronny may not make it. It really has nothing to do with how he played in January as a 19 year old against mediocre competition.

His final game that I referenced was played in mid-march. We had the same number of assists in that one, though he played 22 more minutes than me.

We will see. Nepotism is a real thing, so he'll get his chances.

 

[Kev4029]

Gobert is setting some nice checks out there on the perimeter.

 

[General Malaise]

Cool, well I suppose I'm the strange one who actually watched Pac 10 hoops and saw Bronny play. USC would have been better off inserting a log.

I'm sure he'll get it in the pros.

Hey man they’re simply looking for traits and athleticism. They don’t care how you did against Washington State. If they determine he doesn’t have what they need he won’t get drafted but it really doesn’t have anything to do with how he played as a 18/19 year old. They’re projecting. All kinds of college qbs who throw for thousands of yards don’t get drafted or get drafted low. I know you know this.

He is 6'1" in shoes

Sorry to be a stickler here, but this false.

How tall is he?

 

[Frostillicus]

Gobert is setting some nice checks out there on the perimeter.

Toughen up, butter cup.

 

[scoobus]

Cool, well I suppose I'm the strange one who actually watched Pac 10 hoops and saw Bronny play. USC would have been better off inserting a log.

I'm sure he'll get it in the pros.

Hey man they’re simply looking for traits and athleticism. They don’t care how you did against Washington State. If they determine he doesn’t have what they need he won’t get drafted but it really doesn’t have anything to do with how he played as a 18/19 year old. They’re projecting. All kinds of college qbs who throw for thousands of yards don’t get drafted or get drafted low. I know you know this.

He is 6'1" in shoes

Sorry to be a stickler here, but this false.

How tall is he?

Measured 6'1.5" without shoes, so probably between 6'2.5"-6'3" on the court.

 

[dickey moe]

Oh snap

 

[Mister CIA]

Break out the stationary bike.

 

[Kev4029]

Hopefully KAT isn't legitimately hurt. When he was trying to chase that ball out of bounds, he really looked injured.

 

[Capella]

But sure, he'll "get it" in the NBA where it's far easier than the Pac10.

I don’t know why you keep banging this drum. Jalen Brunson averaged 9 as a freshman at Villanova. He scored 28 in the first half in a second round playoff game tonight. Do you think players stop developing at 19?

Bronny may not make it. It really has nothing to do with how he played in January as a 19 year old against mediocre competition.

His final game that I referenced was played in mid-march. We had the same number of assists in that one, though he played 22 more minutes than me.

We will see. Nepotism is a real thing, so he'll get his chances.

You mentioned Jordan’s kids earlier. They didn’t get drafted or a combine invite. Doesn’t seem to help your argument.

 

[identikit]

More missed free throws

OY

 

[Frostillicus]

More missed free throws

OY

Killing me.

 

[Kev4029]

The Wolves have incredibly strong and fast hands defensively.

 

[Frostillicus]

The Wolves have incredibly strong and fast hands defensively.

Aaron Gordon pays other men to stiff their farty underwear.

 

[Kev4029]

The Wolves have incredibly strong and fast hands defensively.

Aaron Gordon pays other men to stiff their farty underwear.

I would give him my farty underwear.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

This is some bad play on both sides. Refs getting their whistles warmed up though

 

[Frostillicus]

This is some bad play on both sides. Refs getting their whistles warmed up though

Are we watching the same game?

 

[identikit]

Gobert plays really dumb

And uncoordinated

 

[Kev4029]

Gobert plays really dumb

And uncoordinated

He has weak hands with the ball and he loves to bring the ball down to his waist in the paint.

 

[Frostillicus]

Gobert plays really dumb

And uncoordinated

Only on one end at least