***The Official 2018-19 NBA Thread***

"Fin-O wrote:

Rondo still didn't get what he deserves. Will be interesting to see the next matchup between these 2.

I don't think Rondo intentionally spit at CP3. But I could be wrong.

"GARDENHEAD wrote:

I don't think Rondo intentionally spit at CP3. But I could be wrong.

It looked fairly intentional. They’ve had beef before. CP3 said a long time ago that Rondo was lucky he was a part of the big 3 in Boston (he’s right). Rondos said that CP3 is a poor teammate and treats people like crap...which isn’t the first time ive heard that.

Now that was an ass whooping... thank you Whiteside

1-4...The tank is on. Can we fast forward? #CantWaitTilDraftDay :confused2:

The rockets are offering 4 1st round picks for Jimmy Butler.

Maybe that’ll help get them back to .500.

Watching Nets vs Pelicans. D'Angelo Russell is going off. 18 points first half. Best game I've seen him have as a Net. If he can keep his game at this level the Nets are going to be a tough out next year. Caris Levert improved in the off-season again and is now playing at a borderline all star level. Just below imo but one more level of improvement will get him there. Add Dinwiddie and we have a very talented back court that is no longer about potential but has been actualized. I wonder if Atkinson deals Dinwiddie or Russell. Dinwiddie has great length and a good basketball IQ, Russell at times looks like a legit all star but then disappears for long stretches. But if tonight is an indication that he's putting it together then we could have an All star back court. Gotta think all that free cap space next year will go to targeting a forward and center. Think we're set at guard

Durant has made it clear now he is ready for big money in 2019. Doubt thats coming from Golden State. If you got 40-50 in space youre in good position to get Durant

"Vertical Limit wrote:

Durant has made it clear now he is ready for big money in 2019. Doubt thats coming from Golden State. If you got 40-50 in space youre in good position to get Durant

And who has that space next year?

"BevoPhin wrote:

And who has that space next year?

I think your team can get it done before the deadline. Tim Hardaway Jr can land you an expiring.

"Vertical Limit wrote:

I think your team can get it done before the deadline. Tim Hardaway Jr can land you an expiring.

I believe you’re mistaken, sir - I despise the skid mark knicks. Heat for life.

Being mistakened for a knicks fan maybe the worst thing that can happen to a man. I’ve gotta take a shower now.

"BevoPhin wrote:

Being mistakened for a knicks fan maybe the worst thing that can happen to a man. I’ve gotta take a shower now.

Lmao sorry i thought you were Boik.

"adamprez2003 wrote:

Watching Nets vs Pelicans. D'Angelo Russell is going off. 18 points first half. Best game I've seen him have as a Net. If he can keep his game at this level the Nets are going to be a tough out next year. Caris Levert improved in the off-season again and is now playing at a borderline all star level. Just below imo but one more level of improvement will get him there. Add Dinwiddie and we have a very talented back court that is no longer about potential but has been actualized. I wonder if Atkinson deals Dinwiddie or Russell. Dinwiddie has great length and a good basketball IQ, Russell at times looks like a legit all star but then disappears for long stretches. But if tonight is an indication that he's putting it together then we could have an All star back court. Gotta think all that free cap space next year will go to targeting a forward and center. Think we're set at guard

Didn't he have like 8 3's in a quarter last year or some insane stat like that?

"Vertical Limit wrote:

Lmao sorry i thought you were Boik.

:console::dunno:

"BevoPhin wrote:

Being mistakened for a knicks fan maybe the worst thing that can happen to a man. I’ve gotta take a shower now.

Lol, you dont know pain and struggle til you been a knicks fan

"Boik14 wrote:

Lol, you dont know pain and struggle til you been a knicks fan

We’re both phins fans, so we can agree we’re used to misery.

"BevoPhin wrote:

We’re both phins fans, so we can agree we’re used to misery.

Phins
Knicks
Mets
Islanders

Thats misery right there lol.

If we arent playing defense then we have no identity. This is Heat basketball, cant be trying to play like everyone else.

Hot take: Klay good.

I hope he leaves GSW.

He will leave. He's not taking any discount for the Warriors: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/10/16/klay-thompson-contract-discount-free-agency-warriors

Heat need to swing a trade. Maybe for Kemba even if it means taking on Batum.

"Fin-O wrote:

Didn't he have like 8 3's in a quarter last year or some insane stat like that?

Don't remember that exactly. Alan Crabbe hit 8 three pointers on 11 shots in one game last year.

Warriors vs Pelicans isn’t nationally televised, but the spurs vs suns is? Lame.

I hope the Knicks lose every game the rest of the year. I want Zion Williamson. He is Lebron on steroids. Jesus freaking Christ, this dude just destroyed Kentucky almost single handedly. In the words of ESPN commentator Jay Bilas, “How do you stop this guy? Whose a matchup for him, Lawrence Taylor?” For those that aren’t aware, 6’7”/285 and a 45” vertical. Think Aaron Judge with hops. Or Charles Barkley but less fat. Developing a better outside game that extends out to the college 3, can handle the ball, really good passer...the biggest thing I need to see is consistency and effort in defense and continued improvement in his jumper. Not just blocks. But I guess when you beat #2 Kentucky by 30, who needs effort. I hate Duke but if they lose more then 2 games all year and don’t win the national title I’ll be stunned.

"Boik14 wrote:

I hope the Knicks lose every game the rest of the year. I want Zion Williamson. He is Lebron on steroids. Jesus freaking Christ, this dude just destroyed Kentucky almost single handedly. In the words of ESPN commentator Jay Bilas, “How do you stop this guy? Whose a matchup for him, Lawrence Taylor?” For those that aren’t aware, 6’7”/285 and a 45” vertical. Think Aaron Judge with hops. Or Charles Barkley but less fat. Developing a better outside game that extends out to the college 3, can handle the ball, really good passer...the biggest thing I need to see is consistency and effort in defense and continued improvement in his jumper. Not just blocks. But I guess when you beat #2 Kentucky by 30, who needs effort. I hate Duke but if they lose more then 2 games all year and don’t win the national title I’ll be stunned.

The block and pass around 1:02 is absurd