2018/2019 NBA Thread

tempo_n_groove

No Coder said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Poncier said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Poncier said:

tempo_n_groove said:

https://sports.yahoo.com/molly-qerim-walks-off-esp-ns-first-take-set-at-max-kellermans-kobe-bryant-alldecade-ranking-200723224.html

Anyone else have a take on the NBA's "All" teams?

I've got a few comments.

The obvious and easy comment is that Max Kellerman is a blithering idiot.

lol, I'll bite on this actually.  Kellerman was being a heel obviously but Kobe was a shell of himself in the 2010's.  Playoffs and exits early in only 2 of those seasons.  Played 3 partial seasons.  Really only played 3 full seasons in the tens and gets 3rd team?

I thought it was a bad choice to have him on there.

Well its one thing to say he shouldn't be on the 3rd team, its a whole other level to say he belongs on the "All NBA worst" team of the decade.

I will agree to that all day.  He was just caught up in the moment and doubled down on it, lol.

Since joining First Take my opinion of him has gone down dramatically.

Yeah, Kellerman tries to be controversial to match S A Smith, but most of what comes out of his mouth is utter crap.

He knows boxing but he is getting paid to be the heel right now.

cutz

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/08/nba-gregg-popovich-team-usa-serbia

Serbian basketball coach tries and fails to get in Gregg Popovich's head

Serbian basketball coach Aleksandar Đorđević didn’t seem to have the attention of Team USA coach Gregg Popovich for long. Đorđević said his team is not intimidated by Team U.S.A. for the FIBA 2019 World Cup.

“Let’s let them [Team USA] play their basketball and we will play ours and if we meet, may God help them,” Đorđević said in an interview for the Serbian national television, per Mozzart Sport.

Popovich, as always, seemed disinterested in a war of words.

“People will talk but it’s usually not something I respond to,” Popovich said when informed of Đorđević’s comments, via the New York Times’ Marc Stein.

This certainly isn’t the Olympic team that Team USA put together in 2016 when LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, among others, won a gold medal. For the World Cup, Popovich’s likely starting lineup will be comprised of guards Kemba Walker and Donovan Mitchell, forwards Khris Middleton and P.J. Tucker and center Brook Lopez. They’re a group of stars — but perhaps not superstars.

Serbia is the second-ranked team heading into the tournament behind the United States, according to FIBA.

tempo_n_groove

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

cp3iverson

Boogie tore his ACL

tbergs

Great talent, but injury prone.

cutz

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

tempo_n_groove

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

cutz

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Agree on both.

They play Spain tonight.  Lets see how they play.

23scidoo

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

cutz

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

23scidoo

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

tempo_n_groove

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

The rest of the world are still trying to beat America.  If they beat this half ass team that is assembled it won't be the same as the Olympic team.

So the rest of the world can gloat about beating our third tier team if that even happens.

The Juggler

I do not believe it is possible for anyone to care less about the olympic basketball team than me. 

tempo_n_groove

The Juggler said:

I do not believe it is possible for anyone to care less about the olympic basketball team than me. 

Communist...

23scidoo

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

The rest of the world are still trying to beat America.  If they beat this half ass team that is assembled it won't be the same as the Olympic team.

So the rest of the world can gloat about beating our third tier team if that even happens.

2006, on World Cup, Greece kick your ass for good..next day you change your whole system about your national team..
Why, if all is about the Olympics??
and i'm sure Mr. Popovich agree with the rest of the world..

tempo_n_groove

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

The rest of the world are still trying to beat America.  If they beat this half ass team that is assembled it won't be the same as the Olympic team.

So the rest of the world can gloat about beating our third tier team if that even happens.

2006, on World Cup, Greece kick your ass for good..next day you change your whole system about your national team..
Why, if all is about the Olympics??
and i'm sure Mr. Popovich agree with the rest of the world..

I have mentioned before that those are the dark years.  I believe Argentina beat us in the Olympics too?

We want to win but the olympics is where it's at.

23scidoo

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

The rest of the world are still trying to beat America.  If they beat this half ass team that is assembled it won't be the same as the Olympic team.

So the rest of the world can gloat about beating our third tier team if that even happens.

2006, on World Cup, Greece kick your ass for good..next day you change your whole system about your national team..
Why, if all is about the Olympics??
and i'm sure Mr. Popovich agree with the rest of the world..

I have mentioned before that those are the dark years.  I believe Argentina beat us in the Olympics too?

We want to win but the olympics is where it's at.

iT'S THE SAME MAN!!
what about a thread??

tempo_n_groove

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

The rest of the world are still trying to beat America.  If they beat this half ass team that is assembled it won't be the same as the Olympic team.

So the rest of the world can gloat about beating our third tier team if that even happens.

2006, on World Cup, Greece kick your ass for good..next day you change your whole system about your national team..
Why, if all is about the Olympics??
and i'm sure Mr. Popovich agree with the rest of the world..

I have mentioned before that those are the dark years.  I believe Argentina beat us in the Olympics too?

We want to win but the olympics is where it's at.

iT'S THE SAME MAN!!
what about a thread??

A thread for the WC in hoops?  Not really interested.

I expect the USA to win no matter whom they put out on the court actually.  When the Olympics are played the all-stars are usually playing so it's more fun to watch too.

cutz

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

Yeah, i believe that, but here in the USA it's all about the Olympics and not just for basketball, for most people.

cutz

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

23scidoo said:

cutz said:

23scidoo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

cutz said:

tempo_n_groove said:

@cutz

This is the shit i worry about though...
https://sports.yahoo.com/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-scrimmage-005910632.html

Damn team losing to a G league squad...

Me too. But, who knows, MAYBE Pop took a dive? (Let the rest of the World think they're not that good?)

Sucks that the Best players don't want to play in the WC. They prefer the Olympics.

Olympics is where it's at.  It's not like WC in soccer, not even close.

Don't agree at all..i don't get it why you see it like this..its the same teams..

For the fans in the USA its all about the Olympics.

And, it probably won't be the same USA(Team)/ players playing in this year's WC playing in the Olympics.  Maybe a few players so USA could have a completely different team for the Olympics next year.  Most of the good players would rather play in the Olympics.

The rest of the world have different opinion..

The rest of the world are still trying to beat America.  If they beat this half ass team that is assembled it won't be the same as the Olympic team.

So the rest of the world can gloat about beating our third tier team if that even happens.

2006, on World Cup, Greece kick your ass for good..next day you change your whole system about your national team..
Why, if all is about the Olympics??
and i'm sure Mr. Popovich agree with the rest of the world..

I have mentioned before that those are the dark years.  I believe Argentina beat us in the Olympics too?

We want to win but the olympics is where it's at.

iT'S THE SAME MAN!!
what about a thread??

A thread for the WC in hoops?  Not really interested.

I expect the USA to win no matter whom they put out on the court actually.  When the Olympics are played the all-stars are usually playing so it's more fun to watch too.

Alex, you follow the NBA so you know that the players playing in this WC are not the best we can send. I think ther's only 2 All Stars on the WC team. I expect the Olympic team to be almost a completely different team. More  All Stars like Tempo said.

Tempo, would you be surprised if this USA gets beat in the WC?