2024-25 NBA Thread: defeated Minnesota fan ready to move on to next crushing disappointment (17 Viewers)

[SHH]

If nobody is making the claim, which I have seen many (maybe not in here) but it's been abundant, but anywho, if nobody is saying a specific thing then why was there a need to defend against it all? That whole Jordan won his first title at 28 thing is a poor argument anyway since Edwards will never win a championship so the comparison is weak at best.

You can make that argument for any player 28 or under. In fact, the argument is disingenuous anyways because Jordan entered the league at 21 vs Edwards at 19. Essentially, your argument suggests that any player in the league under the age of 28 can still become Michael Jordan. Which, you're free to believe I guess, but if you already believe that Jordan > Edwards then I guess we're splitting hairs here anyway and your issue is not with my statement itself but rather the need to state it. Which, I get.


The fact is, you can compare their first 5 seasons, you will see there is no meaningful statistic where Anthony Edwards compares to Michael Jordan except perhaps style of game. But since everyone here agrees with me anyways, there's no reason to comment back or defend against my remarks.

 

[msudaisy26]

If nobody is making the claim, which I have seen many (maybe not in here) but it's been abundant, but anywho, if nobody is saying a specific thing then why was there a need to defend against it all? That whole Jordan won his first title at 28 thing is a poor argument anyway.

For one, Jordan was 27 when he won his first title. For two, Edwards will never win a championship so the comparison is weak at best. You can make that argument for any player 27 or under. In fact, the argument is disingenuous anyways because Jordan entered the league at 21 vs Edwards at 19.


The fact is, you can compare their first 5 seasons, which is the fairest way to do it instead of doing it by age to frame your argument, and you will see there is no meaningful statistic where Anthony Edwards compares to Michael Jordan except perhaps style of game. But since everyone here agrees with me anyways, there's no reason to comment back or defend against my remarks.

So you are the timer traveler.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Someone needs to check on Stephen A

I assume you all have seen the "Last Take" parodies?

Nope

This thread is useless without links

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ85vTlOL0L/?igsh=bTVwaW9vbjF1bndo

That's a really good Stephen A. impression

you need to watch more of what they have on their IG. Kendrick Perkins is spot on.

 

[Capella]

The fact is, you can compare their first 5 seasons, you will see there is no meaningful statistic where Anthony Edwards compares to Michael Jordan except perhaps style of game. But since everyone here agrees with me anyways, there's no reason to comment back or defend against my remarks.

Charlie Brown had hoes

 

[Capella]

Personally I like watching cool players make cool plays. I don’t have to think whoa this guy isn’t as good as a guy from 1993, just enjoy ball. Ant is amazing, even if he’s getting wiped off the floor in his times new roman jerseys.

 

[identikit]

Personally I like watching cool players make cool plays. I don’t have to think whoa this guy isn’t as good as a guy from 1993, just enjoy ball. Ant is amazing, even if he’s getting wiped off the floor in his times new roman jerseys.

Verdana is the only real choice

 

[SHH]

The fact is, you can compare their first 5 seasons, you will see there is no meaningful statistic where Anthony Edwards compares to Michael Jordan except perhaps style of game. But since everyone here agrees with me anyways, there's no reason to comment back or defend against my remarks.

Charlie Brown had hoes

There's some there, there there. Plug "Anthony Edwards Michael Jordan 2024" into Google news and you'll find a ton of hits. Here's 7 articles pertaining to the subject, obviously that's the point of media to spout hyperbole but it's still eyeroll inducing. Glad to see that everyone here is enlightened.

Spoiler

BasketNews.com
Anthony Edwards vs Michael Jordan: how they compare at 22?
Anthony Edwards is one of the most exciting young shooting guards we've had... well…since Michael Jordan. However, some find any comparison...
Oct 18, 2024

WJHL
Anthony Edwards Draws More Michael Jordan Comparisons With Latest Rim-Rattling Dunk
There aren't many more exciting moments in basketball these days than when Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards decides to play...
Nov 16, 2024

Interview Magazine
The Anthony Edwards Era Has Arrived
The second coming of Michael Jordan. That's what everyone's saying about Anthony Edwards. But the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar is his...
Oct 10, 2024

Sports Illustrated
Raptors' Darko Rajakovic: Anthony Edwards is 'slowly turning into Michael Jordan'
Anthony Edwards' torrid 3-point shooting pace has drawn comparisons to Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry, but there's a better likeness for the young...
Nov 21, 2024

Basketball Network
Fat Joe thinks Anthony Edwards is the future face of the NBA: "They saying he is Jordan's son out there"
Fat Joe has no doubt in his mind that Minnesota Timberwolves electric guard Anthony Edwards is the future “Face of the NBA.”
2 hours ago

BasketNews.com
Is Anthony Edwards Michael Jordan son? 5 things you need to know
There's zero verified evidence that Michael Jordan's son is Anthony Edwards. This is purely basketball barbershop banter, born out of our love for myth-making...
1 month ago

Times of India
Anthony Edwards firmly rejects Michael Jordan comparisons: “I just wish y’all would stop comparing me to
Anthony Edwards, the 23-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves star, dismisses comparisons to Michael Jordan, preferring to be recognized for his...
Feb 21, 2025

 

[msudaisy26]

Someone needs to check on Stephen A

I assume you all have seen the "Last Take" parodies?

Nope

This thread is useless without links

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ85vTlOL0L/?igsh=bTVwaW9vbjF1bndo

That's a really good Stephen A. impression

you need to watch more of what they have on their IG. Kendrick Perkins is spot on.

Now I know we are in the wrong universe.

 

[SHH]

With that said, I think Indy can beat OKC. I think they match up well and while they aren't mirror matches to each other, it's striking to think of their similarities. Should be fun. Long sequences of high power offense followed by long sequences of stifling defense.

I'd give OKC about a 65% chance of winning and Indy about a 35% chance of winning. The games will be insanely exciting because defense and 3PM create volatile swings. Should be a lot of fun, I had tuned out for awhile there but am very excited about the beautiful team basketball we are about to see. But from an "NBA is rigged" perspective, hard to come up with a stinkier matchup than Indiana vs Oklahoma City ratings wise.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Hoping for a gentleman's sweep at this point. Good two year run, Wolves.

I'm already over it at this point. Game 1 was their opportunity. Kind of glad this WCF is against a team that won 68 games, easier to just shrug and say whatchya gonna do.

Before anybody says, bandwagon, series doesn't even start until someone leaves at home, I will politely ask if the teams that you cheer for have had a comparable 34-year run since the Twins won a World Series in 1991. No championships across the big four for more than three decades? Not even talking about that. I'm talking about the game or series just to get to the championship:

Twins 0-1, lost ALCS to Angels 2002
Vikings 0-4, Gary Anderson wide left in '99, 41-donut in East Rutherford '01, Favre across his body '10, Philly beatdown in '18
Wild 0-1, lost WCF to Anaheim in '03
Wolves 0-2, working on 0-3

0-for-8, soon to be 0-9

Break it down by the actual game count in those series:

Twins 1-4
Vikings 0-4
Wild 0-4
Wolves 3-8, now 3-10

4-22 .154

It should be noted that these numbers don't take into account:

• Twins 18-game playoff losing streak 2004-2023
• Eight opening round playoff losses for the Wild in ten years and counting
• Seven consecutive opening round playoff losses for the Wolves 1997-2003
• Vikings 0-4 Super Bowl record (pre-1991)

I am greatly appreciative of the Wolves for making back-to-back WCFs. Any other Minnesota team that has popped up and made it to the final four has been a one and done that falls back to earth the next season. But no, I don't see the Wolves "holding court" at home to make a series out of this.

 

[General Malaise]

Hoping for a gentleman's sweep at this point. Good two year run, Wolves.

I'm already over it at this point. Game 1 was their opportunity. Kind of glad this WCF is against a team that won 68 games, easier to just shrug and say whatchya gonna do.

Before anybody says, bandwagon, series doesn't even start until someone leaves at home, I will politely ask if the teams that you cheer for have had a comparable 34-year run since the Twins won a World Series in 1991. No championships across the big four for more than three decades? Not even talking about that. I'm talking about the game or series just to get to the championship:

Twins 0-1, lost ALCS to Angels 2002
Vikings 0-4, Gary Anderson wide left in '99, 41-donut in East Rutherford '01, Favre across his body '10, Philly beatdown in '18
Wild 0-1, lost WCF to Anaheim in '03
Wolves 0-2, working on 0-3

0-for-8, soon to be 0-9

Break it down by the actual game count in those series:

Twins 1-4
Vikings 0-4
Wild 0-4
Wolves 3-8, now 3-10

4-22 .154

It should be noted that these numbers don't take into account:

• Twins 18-game playoff losing streak 2004-2023
• Eight opening round playoff losses for the Wild in ten years and counting
• Seven consecutive opening round playoff losses for the Wolves 1997-2003
• Vikings 0-4 Super Bowl record (pre-1991)

I am greatly appreciative of the Wolves for making back-to-back WCFs. Any other Minnesota team that has popped up and made it to the final four has been a one and done that falls back to earth the next season. But no, I don't see the Wolves "holding court" at home to make a series out of this.

Somebody should start a thread about the dismal days of being a Minnesota sports' fan.

 

[msudaisy26]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

 

[Frostillicus]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

 

[Frostillicus]

Plus we got a guy coming in here specifically to trash our team and our best player! We've arrived!

 

[3 hour lunch]

Hoping for a gentleman's sweep at this point. Good two year run, Wolves.

I'm already over it at this point. Game 1 was their opportunity. Kind of glad this WCF is against a team that won 68 games, easier to just shrug and say whatchya gonna do.

Before anybody says, bandwagon, series doesn't even start until someone leaves at home, I will politely ask if the teams that you cheer for have had a comparable 34-year run since the Twins won a World Series in 1991. No championships across the big four for more than three decades? Not even talking about that. I'm talking about the game or series just to get to the championship:

Twins 0-1, lost ALCS to Angels 2002
Vikings 0-4, Gary Anderson wide left in '99, 41-donut in East Rutherford '01, Favre across his body '10, Philly beatdown in '18
Wild 0-1, lost WCF to Anaheim in '03
Wolves 0-2, working on 0-3

0-for-8, soon to be 0-9

Break it down by the actual game count in those series:

Twins 1-4
Vikings 0-4
Wild 0-4
Wolves 3-8, now 3-10

4-22 .154

It should be noted that these numbers don't take into account:

• Twins 18-game playoff losing streak 2004-2023
• Eight opening round playoff losses for the Wild in ten years and counting
• Seven consecutive opening round playoff losses for the Wolves 1997-2003
• Vikings 0-4 Super Bowl record (pre-1991)

I am greatly appreciative of the Wolves for making back-to-back WCFs. Any other Minnesota team that has popped up and made it to the final four has been a one and done that falls back to earth the next season. But no, I don't see the Wolves "holding court" at home to make a series out of this.

It’s funny because none of that history should matter as it relates to this year, but if you’ve lived through it, it just feels like it does and that winning is impossible. To not make the finals in 34 years in 4 sports is so mathematically improbable, but here we are. Maybe we’re suffocating our teams like Leafs fans….

 

[Mister CIA]

I'm here for the drought to end. Go Spurs Go!

 

[Kev4029]

I think the Thunder are going to go 16-3 in these playoffs.

 

[Capella]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

 

[msudaisy26]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Better uniforms?

 

[Jayrod]

I think the Thunder are going to go 16-3 in these playoffs.

Probably not. Pacers can get 2 games and Minny wins at least 1.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

If there was any "just happy to be here" mentality last year, and it would be understandable, it's a shame. Last year really felt like the iron was hot and the opportunity was there to get to the final spotlight, if not actually win the thing. At this time last year I was thinking about the threat of Wemby, and how long is that going to take to become the team that makes us say, "what are you gonna do?" in a deep playoff matchup.

Maybe that threat still emerges, but a young team able to throttle down for 68 wins and name their score in the Memphis series and against the Nuggets in game 7 is every bit as terrifying. Not saying the West is going to be unwinnable for years to come, but not sure a team that goes 1-4 & 1-4 or 1-4 & 0-4 in back-to-backs has the makings of something that's going to crack the puzzle. Timberwolves might never have this much depth ever again at their disposal. Doing enough with what's left of the series to sell some glimpse of hope in a potential future matchup is probably as important as anything else that's likely to happen.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Better uniforms?

The "Duke" / sailor / Stay Puft Marshmallow Man uniforms are terrible (both the white and blue). Doubling down on two tones of blue and completely punting on electric green as an accent was egregious. The dark unis worn in game 1 are much better.

 

[Gr00vus]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

How long is Gobert on the books?

 

[msudaisy26]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

How long is Gobert on the books?

27/28 season, but just because comes off the books doesn't mean they can use that money on free agents. It will depend what apron they are at etc.

 

[Gr00vus]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

How long is Gobert on the books?

27/28 season, but just because comes off the books doesn't mean they can use that money on free agents. It will depend what apron they are at etc.

He raises the floor, but he also fixes the ceiling. They need an upgrade from him in some way (use the resources more effectively, get a better starting C, something). OKC is basically playing him off the floor, they don't need to account for him when the Wolves have the ball. He hasn't contributed enough on D or on the boards to compensate.

 

[identikit]

I know there's wonks in here that will refute this, but Go-Burt has to go if they're going to advance past what we're seeing here.

He plays like one, and is a huge albatross around the team's neck

My

 

[identikit]

I remember, during last year's playoffs, ANT was teaching Go-Burt on how to set a pick correctly during a break.

The young upstart schooling the 10+ year veteran

Tells me that Gobert isn't serious about ever improving the skills he should already have.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Hoping for a gentleman's sweep at this point. Good two year run, Wolves.

I'm already over it at this point. Game 1 was their opportunity. Kind of glad this WCF is against a team that won 68 games, easier to just shrug and say whatchya gonna do.

Before anybody says, bandwagon, series doesn't even start until someone leaves at home, I will politely ask if the teams that you cheer for have had a comparable 34-year run since the Twins won a World Series in 1991. No championships across the big four for more than three decades? Not even talking about that. I'm talking about the game or series just to get to the championship:

Twins 0-1, lost ALCS to Angels 2002
Vikings 0-4, Gary Anderson wide left in '99, 41-donut in East Rutherford '01, Favre across his body '10, Philly beatdown in '18
Wild 0-1, lost WCF to Anaheim in '03
Wolves 0-2, working on 0-3

0-for-8, soon to be 0-9

Break it down by the actual game count in those series:

Twins 1-4
Vikings 0-4
Wild 0-4
Wolves 3-8, now 3-10

4-22 .154

It should be noted that these numbers don't take into account:

• Twins 18-game playoff losing streak 2004-2023
• Eight opening round playoff losses for the Wild in ten years and counting
• Seven consecutive opening round playoff losses for the Wolves 1997-2003
• Vikings 0-4 Super Bowl record (pre-1991)

I am greatly appreciative of the Wolves for making back-to-back WCFs. Any other Minnesota team that has popped up and made it to the final four has been a one and done that falls back to earth the next season. But no, I don't see the Wolves "holding court" at home to make a series out of this.

Somebody should start a thread about the dismal days of being a Minnesota sports' fan.

Oh wow, you were serious. Sorry, and good call. Usually don't stray over into the free-for-all.

 

[Frostillicus]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Dillingham, Clark, and Shannon are a really interesting young group. Jaden shows flashes of adding consistent offense to his defense. Ant is the next Jordan. Some brilliant trade.

I dunno. Maybe PEDs.

 

[SHH]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Dillingham, Clark, and Shannon are a really interesting young group. Jaden shows flashes of adding consistent offense to his defense. Ant is the next Jordan. Some brilliant trade.

I dunno. Maybe PEDs.

You guys could really use those 4 first round picks you traded to get Gobert now, eh?

Maybe some egghead team will trade you 3 first rounders for him.

 

[Frostillicus]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Dillingham, Clark, and Shannon are a really interesting young group. Jaden shows flashes of adding consistent offense to his defense. Ant is the next Jordan. Some brilliant trade.

I dunno. Maybe PEDs.

You guys could really use those 4 first round picks you traded to get Gobert now, eh?

Maybe some egghead team will trade you 3 first rounders for him.

I dunno. Two conference finals is worth more to me than 4 picks in the 20s.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Dillingham, Clark, and Shannon are a really interesting young group. Jaden shows flashes of adding consistent offense to his defense. Ant is the next Jordan. Some brilliant trade.

I dunno. Maybe PEDs.

You guys could really use those 4 first round picks you traded to get Gobert now, eh?

Maybe some egghead team will trade you 3 first rounders for him.

The thing is, they have more talent than they'll be able to retain anyway. We have yet to pay a pick that really hurts and while '25 is a deep class, they were able to luck into Detroit's #16(?) in the KAT trade.

I don't think '26 pick swap will be of any consequence. I don't think the '27 1st will be of consequence, but tbd. 2029 has a chance to hurt without knowing the future.

With all that said, Gobert was not the guy to go all-in on if you're trying to win a championship. It would also be wrong to say that he hasn't been a big part of getting the team to back-to-back conference finals. We'll see if that playoff experience that we're gaining ever pays off in any meaningful way.

 

[SHH]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Dillingham, Clark, and Shannon are a really interesting young group. Jaden shows flashes of adding consistent offense to his defense. Ant is the next Jordan. Some brilliant trade.

I dunno. Maybe PEDs.

You guys could really use those 4 first round picks you traded to get Gobert now, eh?

Maybe some egghead team will trade you 3 first rounders for him.

I dunno. Two conference finals is worth more to me than 4 picks in the 20s.

Right, my point is I think you could have done that without trading for Gobert. I don't think he is the reason your team has made it this far.

In some matchups you can't even start the guy. Just being cheeky, I'm a Bulls fan and would give my left nut to be in your situation.

I haven't watched meaningful basketball in over a decade. God bless.

 

[msudaisy26]

The Twolves need to try to thread the needle the next couple of years. They need to try do what Celtics with acquiring Derrick White. Find a cheap guy that will fit in with what they already have. It won't be easy.

 

[msudaisy26]

https://x.com/NBAPR/status/1926053266913099925

All NBA teams.

 

[Mister CIA]

The Twolves need to try to thread the needle the next couple of years. They need to try do what Celtics with acquiring Derrick White. Find a cheap guy that will fit in with what they already have. It won't be easy.

Not saying I'd do this, as I like Julian Champaignie, but his two years remaining at $3M/yr is a great contract for a guy that's about 70% Danny Green already, and still developing. Also, last year the Spurs shipped their second 1st round pick to Minnesota; Spurs have this years 14th. Now, throw in Devin Vassell's $27M deal (4 years remaining) into a three-way discussion and maybe Wolves can get relief from Randle.

I seem to have a lot of free time on my hands for internet GM'ing.

 

[msudaisy26]

Knicks look like they have a game one hangover.

 

[identikit]

Looked like Turner went into the locker room

 

[Yo Mama]

https://x.com/NBAPR/status/1926053266913099925

All NBA teams.

LeBron now has one more all-nba award than Magic and Bird combined.

 

[msudaisy26]

Has anyone ever committed more dumb fouls than KAT?

 

[identikit]

Offensive rebounds continue to kill the Pacers

 

[msudaisy26]

https://x.com/NBAPR/status/1926053266913099925

All NBA teams.

LeBron now has one more all-nba award than Magic and Bird combined.

I am in the camp that believes if the all time greats had the advancements that athletes today have they would have had longer careers.

Not to take anything away from Lebron he is still one of the greatest players ever and well ahead of Magic and Bird on that list. I just think some of these longevity records aren't quite as impressive because of the changes that have lengthen careers.

 

[identikit]

Has anyone ever committed more dumb fouls than KAT?

He only has one (dumb) foul tonight

So far

 

[msudaisy26]

Has anyone ever committed more dumb fouls than KAT?

He only has one (dumb) foul tonight

So far

I feel like he averages about two a game.

 

[Frostillicus]

I am not sure if this is a positive or not, but last year the T Wolves looked like they were just happy to be in the WCF. I don't think they were over matched by the Mavs, they just lacked experience.

This season they just look like they can't beat the Thunder.

So I guess that is some growth.

This how I look at it too. OKC isn't a team they're on the level of. And that's ok. OKC won 68 games, and most of those wins were by double-digits. Just watching the games you can see they are an elite team. This team has definitely grown since last year, and now the next Michael Jordan and Jaden (the next Scottie Pippen) have two years of Conference Finals games under their belts at a really young age - which was the reason for the Gobert trade as stated by Connelly - to get playoff reps.

The thing is, other than Ant ascending, which he will, how do the Wolves improve?

Dillingham, Clark, and Shannon are a really interesting young group. Jaden shows flashes of adding consistent offense to his defense. Ant is the next Jordan. Some brilliant trade.

I dunno. Maybe PEDs.

You guys could really use those 4 first round picks you traded to get Gobert now, eh?

Maybe some egghead team will trade you 3 first rounders for him.

I dunno. Two conference finals is worth more to me than 4 picks in the 20s.

Right, my point is I think you could have done that without trading for Gobert. I don't think he is the reason your team has made it this far.

In some matchups you can't even start the guy. Just being cheeky, I'm a Bulls fan and would give my left nut to be in your situation.

I haven't watched meaningful basketball in over a decade. God bless.

Definitely maybe. One thing to remember is it was supposed to be Ant, KAT, and Gobert. The new CBA is the reason they had to break that up.

 

[Frostillicus]

Has anyone ever committed more dumb fouls than KAT?

No. Trust me.

 

[identikit]

Worried about the excessive fouls and the poor defensive rebounding for the Pacers

 

[msudaisy26]

Worried about the excessive fouls and the poor defensive rebounding for the Pacers

I am very torn on this series. I like the Pacers and they are fun to watch, but I want this series to go seven and I could win a fair amount of money if we have a Knicks vs OKC final.

 

[SHH]

Pascal Siakam has 26 points
Rest of Pacers have 26 points

Pacers 52, Knicks 52

 

[identikit]

Worried about the excessive fouls and the poor defensive rebounding for the Pacers

I am very torn on this series. I like the Pacers and they are fun to watch, but I want this series to go seven and I could win a fair amount of money if we have a Knicks vs OKC final.

Hope you lose

No offense