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(06-01-2023, 11:28 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: [ -> ]https://hoopshype.com/2023/06/01/lebron-...s-closing/

On the first day of the Finals, they’re still talking about the same nothing burger that was LBJ’s last interview. So shameless.

(06-01-2023, 11:41 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: [ -> ]On the first day of the Finals, they’re still talking about the same nothing burger that was LBJ’s last interview. So shameless.

I agree. It's ancient history now. Gotta keep LBJ in everyone's consciousness.

Washington getting serious

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1664407499678818304

Jokic is the best best player in the NBA and it’s not particularly close. If you don’t think so please let me know so I can put you on my list.

(06-01-2023, 07:44 PM)omahen Wrote: [ -> ]Washington getting serious

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1664407499678818304

Everyone's serious now except for Cuban.

Denver with 3 guys in the starting lineup that play bigger and are more physical than our starting center. And they can all hit a 3

(06-01-2023, 08:37 PM)Jym Wrote: [ -> ]Denver with 3 guys in the starting lineup that play bigger and are more physical than our starting center. And they can all hit a 3

4/44 incoming.

Jokic is so selfless. He’s physically in great shape. One of our boys in blue should take note of what it takes to be a champion

(06-01-2023, 08:27 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: [ -> ]Jokic is the best best player in the NBA and it’s not particularly close. If you don’t think so please let me know so I can put you on my list.

I hope Luka is watching. His game is very similar even though they play different positions. Both aren't particularly athletic, high BBIQ, great passers, and scorers, and see plays before they develop. But the difference is Jokic is doing this from the 5 position. He's one of a kind.

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status...1802120193

Morant update from Silver. As cryptic as possible.

(06-01-2023, 10:18 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status...1802120193

Morant update from Silver. As cryptic as possible.

It's going to be big.

I'm guessing 40 games.

(06-01-2023, 10:31 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: [ -> ]It's going to be big.

I'm guessing 40 games.

I was gonna wager 82 games. 

But I don't think Silver is like Stern.

(06-01-2023, 09:22 PM)Jason Terry Wrote: [ -> ]Jokic is so selfless. He’s physically in great shape. One of our boys in blue should take note of what it takes to be a champion

Jokic is undoubtly best player in the league right now. But, there is no comparison between the amount of energy Jokic uses to create or score vs what Luka needs to do. Denver is playing totally different, with lots of running and cutting of other players, to which Jokic delivers. Dallas is always Luka beating his opponent of the dribble. Just look at Jokic baskets and assists from yesterday game and compare that to any of Luka games. 

Jokic assists from yesterday. On most of them he doesn't even need to move.

Video and Shotcharts | Stats | NBA.com

His baskets:

Video and Shotcharts | Stats | NBA.com

These are Luka scores from game against Miami:

Video and Shotcharts | Stats | NBA.com

(06-01-2023, 10:31 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: [ -> ]It's going to be big.

I'm guessing 40 games.

I think he sits out until after the AS break. Isn't that the halfway mark in the season?

(06-02-2023, 05:56 AM)omahen Wrote: [ -> ]Jokic is undoubtly best player in the league right now. But, there is no comparison between the amount of energy Jokic uses to create or score vs what Luka needs to do. Denver is playing totally different, with lots of running and cutting of other players, to which Jokic delivers. Dallas is always Luka beating his opponent of the dribble. Just look at Jokic baskets and assists from yesterday game and compare that to any of Luka games. 

Jokic assists from yesterday. On most of them he doesn't even need to move.

Video and Shotcharts | Stats | NBA.com

His baskets:

Video and Shotcharts | Stats | NBA.com

These are Luka scores from game against Miami:

Video and Shotcharts | Stats | NBA.com

Not only offense, but he gives little effort on defense too.

I think Ja will be suspended all of next season. Anything under half of the season would shock me.

(06-02-2023, 10:29 AM)BigDirk41 Wrote: [ -> ]I think Ja will be suspended all of next season. Anything under half of the season would shock me.

This is what I'm thinking too.

(06-02-2023, 10:29 AM)BigDirk41 Wrote: [ -> ]I think Ja will be suspended all of next season. Anything under half of the season would shock me.

Silver's got a bit of a conundrum.

On the one hand, the NBA is a star-driven league.  They are the ones that put butts in seats. It's the reason they wanted to establish a 65-game minimum for league awards.  

It hurts the league for Morant to sit.]

On the other hand, Silver has tried to be a leader on social issues, generally towards the left.  Guns and the gangsta culture are a huge no-no which will substantially reduce the number of butts in seats, as well.

Scylla and Charybdis.

Suns hiring Vogel. After seeing Monty's contract, it will be interesting to see Vogel's #'s. New really rich owner and a coach who has won a championship.

Sort of a bummer for Dallas who may have been favorites to have him as an assistant if he did not get a head coaching position.


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