2024-25 NBA Thread: Stephen A leading ESPN’s draft coverage by yelling about players he’s never heard of until now (142 Viewers)

[scoobus]

That 6-point play was probably the turning point. That and Serbia finally coming back to Earth from 3.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Serbian guy flopping vs Curry

Really needs to be a T.

 

[the moops]

Kerr seems to really like Booker. Not sure why exactly. I mean obviously he is awesome, but it seems with Steph out there I would want Jrue and/or White matching those minutes

 

[dickey moe]

The three best players in the world came through for Team USA in the 4th Q.

 

[scoobus]

Kerr seems to really like Booker. Not sure why exactly. I mean obviously he is awesome, but it seems with Steph out there I would want Jrue and/or White matching those minutes

He played really well last Olympics which I think is giving him a lot of rope, but I agree seems like Jrue would be a better fit.

 

[Capella]

Lebron looked possessed that fourth quarter. He had them eyes. God bless that man.

 

[Zow]

Client and I had a break in our intense mediation where we watched the last few minutes. That was awesome!

 

[Capella]

Amazing when the chips were down they went to LBJ-Curry-Durant. We don’t have much time left with them on a court. Really awesome.

 

[Zow]

Suck it Serbia!

They played incredibly well for 3 quarters. Like best country on the planet at basketball for 3 quarters.

 

[SWC]

also i love hearing roundball rock at every break take that to the bank brohans

 

[Capella]

Somebody on Twitter said the game turned when they started ignoring Kerr and did whatever it was Carmelo was telling them on the other sideline lmao

 

[Deamon]

Somebody on Twitter said the game turned when they started ignoring Kerr and did whatever it was Carmelo was telling them on the other sideline lmao

Turning point was when it was 82-75 and this was the following 6 possessions:

1. Embid bucket
2. Jokic bucket
3. Embiid bucket
4. Embiid free throw
5. Embiid bucket
6. Embiid block

USA was then down 2 with the ball.

 

[Capella]

Somebody on Twitter said the game turned when they started ignoring Kerr and did whatever it was Carmelo was telling them on the other sideline lmao

Turning point was when it was 82-75 and this was the following 6 possessions:

1. Embid bucket
2. Jokic bucket
3. Embiid bucket
4. Embiid free throw
5. Embiid bucket
6. Embiid block

USA was then down 2 with the ball.

Lol yea man it was just a joke but we’ll chill on the Embiid slander for a while too.

 

[Deamon]

Somebody on Twitter said the game turned when they started ignoring Kerr and did whatever it was Carmelo was telling them on the other sideline lmao

Turning point was when it was 82-75 and this was the following 6 possessions:

1. Embid bucket
2. Jokic bucket
3. Embiid bucket
4. Embiid free throw
5. Embiid bucket
6. Embiid block

USA was then down 2 with the ball.

Lol yea man it was just a joke but we’ll chill on the Embiid slander for a while too.

lol

 

[GOB]

Turning point was December 30, 1984

 

[Moe.]

Amazing when the chips were down they went to LBJ-Curry-Durant. We don’t have much time left with them on a court. Really awesome.

Reminds me of Kobe in Beijing. Really really cool.

 

[Desert_Power]

anyone who says lbj isnt 1a is nuts that brochacho is as grey as i am and still the best all around player in the world take that to the bank

He's just had such a long stretch at basically this level (sometimes with more stamina). One of the people I follow is doing a top 20 peaks of all time list. Was watching the video for Lebron during halftime and he called it a "plateau of basketball perfection" instead of a real peak.

 

[Desert_Power]

anyone who says lbj isnt 1a is nuts that brochacho is as grey as i am and still the best all around player in the world take that to the bank

He's just had such a long stretch at basically this level (sometimes with more stamina). One of the people I follow is doing a top 20 peaks of all time list. Was watching the video for Lebron during halftime and he called it a "plateau of basketball perfection" instead of a real peak.

 

[Capella]

anyone who says lbj isnt 1a is nuts that brochacho is as grey as i am and still the best all around player in the world take that to the bank

He's just had such a long stretch at basically this level (sometimes with more stamina). One of the people I follow is doing a top 20 peaks of all time list. Was watching the video for Lebron during halftime and he called it a "plateau of basketball perfection" instead of a real peak.

I can definitely agree MJ had a better peak but anybody saying he had a better entire career just does not know ball imo. At 40 MJ was drinking scotch and losing at the casino every night. Bron is out here bully balling his way to another gold.

Edit: I don’t want to turn this into another dumb Bron/MJ fight but I just love watching that man play ball and that game tonight was inspiring.

 

[Sammy3469]

Kerr seems to really like Booker. Not sure why exactly. I mean obviously he is awesome, but it seems with Steph out there I would want Jrue and/or White matching those minutes

He needed the spacing on offense. Embiid was doing just enough on the defensive end to blow up the point of attack (I know the number stuff doesn't show it, but he was disrupting their point of attack) that the need for White/Holiday wasn't really there.

 

[Sammy3469]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

 

[Desert_Power]

Kerr seems to really like Booker. Not sure why exactly. I mean obviously he is awesome, but it seems with Steph out there I would want Jrue and/or White matching those minutes

He needed the spacing on offense. Embiid was doing just enough on the defensive end to blow up the point of attack (I know the number stuff doesn't show it, but he was disrupting their point of attack) that the need for White/Holiday wasn't really there.

Interesting point. I was also noticing Booker out there a lot.

 

[Capella]

x.com

x.com

Give Melo another gold

 

[Major]

Serbia could win but the US should win by 15-20 again unless they let Joker just totally dominant them.

US is a staggering 27.5 point favorite. Thought it would be 21ish.

That's interesting. Joker alone should close that gap. He won't let them get blown out unless one of his horses are sick.

The lost by 26 last time they played

Apples and oranges. If I was Serbia, I wouldn't play full speed or show my hand in a qualifying round. Joker is not built like Tatum and tends to rise to the occasion. Should be interesting.

Indeed. Moops you really need to step your takes - more Ls than DJax.

 

[Major]

Lebron looked possessed that fourth quarter. He had them eyes. God bless that man.

I'm glad Tatum was there to keep his seat warm.

 

[Zow]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

These guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves except for Tatum (I can't really blame him, I'd be annoyed too if I was arguably the best player on the clear best NBA team that just won the championship).

I'm excluding Haliburton who seems genuinely happy to just be there.

 

[Capella]

The Netflix doc on this game in a few years is gonna go crazy.

 

[Instinctive]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

These guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves except for Tatum (I can't really blame him, I'd be annoyed too if I was arguably the best player on the clear best NBA team that just won the championship).

I'm excluding Haliburton who seems genuinely happy to just be there.

Tatum needs to be focusing on becoming the leader of the team 4 years from now. We're gonna have a core of like...

• Tatum
• Ant
• Haliburton
• Booker
• Brunson
• Paolo

Then idk but here are some guesses

• maybe Davis still
• Jaylen Brown
• maybe Donovan Mitchell
• maybe Cooper Flagg
• elder statesman Steph
• Chet
• Ja Morant comeback
• Trae Young
• De'Aron Fox
• Does Sabonis play for USA or Lithuania?
• Maxey
• JJJ
• Mobley
• Jarrett Allen
• Jalen Green
• maybe someone else who gets drafted in the upcoming draft
• maybe Castle, Clingan, Sheppard, or Dillingham from this draft?

Going to be very interesting to see how things evolve. I'm assuming no LeBron, PG, Kawhi, Embiid, or KD in 4 years obviously any of that could be wrong too. Our bigs kinda suck.

 

[Capella]

For two years I’ve been saying I want one more great Bron moment but he’s on the bum *** Lakers and then today happened. I’m so happy!

 

[Desert_Power]

For two years I’ve been saying I want one more great Bron moment but he’s on the bum *** Lakers and then today happened. I’m so happy!

It's like the In Season Tournament means nothing to you

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Good to see a team with LeBron, Durant, and Curry dominate the entire game.

 

[Major]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

These guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves except for Tatum (I can't really blame him, I'd be annoyed too if I was arguably the best player on the clear best NBA team that just won the championship).

I'm excluding Haliburton who seems genuinely happy to just be there.

Tatum needs to be focusing on becoming the leader of the team 4 years from now. We're gonna have a core of like...

• Tatum
• Ant
• Haliburton
• Booker
• Brunson
• Paolo

Then idk but here are some guesses

• maybe Davis still
• Jaylen Brown
• maybe Donovan Mitchell
• maybe Cooper Flagg
• elder statesman Steph
• Chet
• Ja Morant comeback
• Trae Young
• De'Aron Fox
• Does Sabonis play for USA or Lithuania?
• Maxey
• JJJ
• Mobley
• Jarrett Allen
• Jalen Green
• maybe someone else who gets drafted in the upcoming draft
• maybe Castle, Clingan, Sheppard, or Dillingham from this draft?

Going to be very interesting to see how things evolve. I'm assuming no LeBron, PG, Kawhi, Embiid, or KD in 4 years obviously any of that could be wrong too. Our bigs kinda suck.

You're forgetting about one of the best athletes and glue guys in the league - Amen Thompson. Seems like a great fit for 2028

 

[Capella]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

These guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves except for Tatum (I can't really blame him, I'd be annoyed too if I was arguably the best player on the clear best NBA team that just won the championship).

I'm excluding Haliburton who seems genuinely happy to just be there.

Tatum needs to be focusing on becoming the leader of the team 4 years from now. We're gonna have a core of like...

• Tatum
• Ant
• Haliburton
• Booker
• Brunson
• Paolo

Then idk but here are some guesses

• maybe Davis still
• Jaylen Brown
• maybe Donovan Mitchell
• maybe Cooper Flagg
• elder statesman Steph
• Chet
• Ja Morant comeback
• Trae Young
• De'Aron Fox
• Does Sabonis play for USA or Lithuania?
• Maxey
• JJJ
• Mobley
• Jarrett Allen
• Jalen Green
• maybe someone else who gets drafted in the upcoming draft
• maybe Castle, Clingan, Sheppard, or Dillingham from this draft?

Going to be very interesting to see how things evolve. I'm assuming no LeBron, PG, Kawhi, Embiid, or KD in 4 years obviously any of that could be wrong too. Our bigs kinda suck.

This is depressing.

 

[the moops]

Serbia could win but the US should win by 15-20 again unless they let Joker just totally dominant them.

US is a staggering 27.5 point favorite. Thought it would be 21ish.

That's interesting. Joker alone should close that gap. He won't let them get blown out unless one of his horses are sick.

The lost by 26 last time they played

Apples and oranges. If I was Serbia, I wouldn't play full speed or show my hand in a qualifying round. Joker is not built like Tatum and tends to rise to the occasion. Should be interesting.

Indeed. Moops you really need to step your takes - more Ls than DJax.

0-6 from three, only 17 points. Unimpressed.

 

[scoobus]

Chet is excellent you guys.

 

[Instinctive]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

These guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves except for Tatum (I can't really blame him, I'd be annoyed too if I was arguably the best player on the clear best NBA team that just won the championship).

I'm excluding Haliburton who seems genuinely happy to just be there.

Tatum needs to be focusing on becoming the leader of the team 4 years from now. We're gonna have a core of like...

• Tatum
• Ant
• Haliburton
• Booker
• Brunson
• Paolo

Then idk but here are some guesses

• maybe Davis still
• Jaylen Brown
• maybe Donovan Mitchell
• maybe Cooper Flagg
• elder statesman Steph
• Chet
• Ja Morant comeback
• Trae Young
• De'Aron Fox
• Does Sabonis play for USA or Lithuania?
• Maxey
• JJJ
• Mobley
• Jarrett Allen
• Jalen Green
• maybe someone else who gets drafted in the upcoming draft
• maybe Castle, Clingan, Sheppard, or Dillingham from this draft?

Going to be very interesting to see how things evolve. I'm assuming no LeBron, PG, Kawhi, Embiid, or KD in 4 years obviously any of that could be wrong too. Our bigs kinda suck.

This is depressing.

I mean you kinda hope some guys emerge right? If we did this in 2014 it's not like we'd have been saying Steph would be amazing.

Chet
Flagg
Ant
Haliburton
Tatum

That's a pretty darn good five if Chet can play the five. And maybe we still have AD and Chet comes off the bench. Then you gotta hope some of these other guys step up/in. Booker 6th man still, Paolo small ball five or as a 4...if Jokic and Gobert aren't in it, I'm way less worried about a big time mauling strong five.

 

[Major]

Serbia could win but the US should win by 15-20 again unless they let Joker just totally dominant them.

US is a staggering 27.5 point favorite. Thought it would be 21ish.

That's interesting. Joker alone should close that gap. He won't let them get blown out unless one of his horses are sick.

The lost by 26 last time they played

Apples and oranges. If I was Serbia, I wouldn't play full speed or show my hand in a qualifying round. Joker is not built like Tatum and tends to rise to the occasion. Should be interesting.

Indeed. Moops you really need to step your takes - more Ls than DJax.

0-6 from three, only 17 points. Unimpressed.

I was referring to your statement that Serbia deserved to be 26 point dogs

 

[Major]

It's also really fun watching KD have fun playing ball. I've missed that.

These guys genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves except for Tatum (I can't really blame him, I'd be annoyed too if I was arguably the best player on the clear best NBA team that just won the championship).

I'm excluding Haliburton who seems genuinely happy to just be there.

Tatum needs to be focusing on becoming the leader of the team 4 years from now. We're gonna have a core of like...

• Tatum
• Ant
• Haliburton
• Booker
• Brunson
• Paolo

Then idk but here are some guesses

• maybe Davis still
• Jaylen Brown
• maybe Donovan Mitchell
• maybe Cooper Flagg
• elder statesman Steph
• Chet
• Ja Morant comeback
• Trae Young
• De'Aron Fox
• Does Sabonis play for USA or Lithuania?
• Maxey
• JJJ
• Mobley
• Jarrett Allen
• Jalen Green
• maybe someone else who gets drafted in the upcoming draft
• maybe Castle, Clingan, Sheppard, or Dillingham from this draft?

Going to be very interesting to see how things evolve. I'm assuming no LeBron, PG, Kawhi, Embiid, or KD in 4 years obviously any of that could be wrong too. Our bigs kinda suck.

This is depressing.

I mean you kinda hope some guys emerge right? If we did this in 2014 it's not like we'd have been saying Steph would be amazing.

Chet
Flagg
Ant
Haliburton
Tatum

That's a pretty darn good five if Chet can play the five. And maybe we still have AD and Chet comes off the bench. Then you gotta hope some of these other guys step up/in. Booker 6th man still, Paolo small ball five or as a 4...if Jokic and Gobert aren't in it, I'm way less worried about a big time mauling strong five.

They need a good glue guy in the starting 5. Sit Tatum for Amen imo.

 

[msudaisy26]

Somebody on Twitter said the game turned when they started ignoring Kerr and did whatever it was Carmelo was telling them on the other sideline lmao

Turning point was when it was 82-75 and this was the following 6 possessions:

1. Embid bucket
2. Jokic bucket
3. Embiid bucket
4. Embiid free throw
5. Embiid bucket
6. Embiid block

USA was then down 2 with the ball.

Lol yea man it was just a joke but we’ll chill on the Embiid slander for a while too.

Speak for yourself!

 

[msudaisy26]

For two years I’ve been saying I want one more great Bron moment but he’s on the bum *** Lakers and then today happened. I’m so happy!

The way him and Curry played and reacted at the end of the game made me wish Lebron would have accepted that trade the Warriors were trying to do before the deadline last year.

 

[msudaisy26]

The Olympics are showing the players care, there are just too many regular season games.

 

[Capella]

US -16.5 for Saturday from what I can see. Seems a touch high but maybe they come out and kill them after the big scare today.

 

[Capella]

The Olympics are showing the players care, there are just too many regular season games.

Bron and Curry get to play together for the first time while wearing the USA and took down an amazing player together under high stress stakes. There is simply no regular-season NBA game that can match that energy, I don’t care if they play a 20 game regular season.

 

[Anarchy99]

The Olympics are showing the players care, there are just too many regular season games.

They remedied that already. It's called the in-season tournament. It's a max of 7 games for the two final teams.

 

[Frostillicus]

That gives Lebron 2 of the 4 all-time triple doubles in Olympic history. MJ has zero.

 

[msudaisy26]

The Olympics are showing the players care, there are just too many regular season games.

They remedied that already. It's called the in-season tournament. It's a max of 7 games for the two final teams.

Didn't really help with the other 75 games though.

 

[msudaisy26]

That gives Lebron 2 of the 4 all-time triple doubles in Olympic history. MJ has zero.

Don't forget about the in-season tournament titles.

 

[Capella]

The game Saturday is on 8.10.24 - the 3 numbers Kobe wore for the US and Lakers.


I know Tatum mad as hell he ain’t gonna play lol

 

[SWC]

lol to have it that close is an embarassment. Embiid the American Hero.

i dont view it as an embarassement the world has caught up and the international game is great which is great for the game overall unless you mean embid is an embarassment and in that case i agree take that to the bank brochacho

 

[SWC]

Somebody on Twitter said the game turned when they started ignoring Kerr and did whatever it was Carmelo was telling them on the other sideline lmao

Turning point was when it was 82-75 and this was the following 6 possessions:

1. Embid bucket
2. Jokic bucket
3. Embiid bucket
4. Embiid free throw
5. Embiid bucket
6. Embiid block

USA was then down 2 with the ball.

this right here is what embid should be all the damn time but he has runs where he just looks like he doesnt care but if he ever finds that gear for an entire game series season watch the hell out take that to the bank brocacho