For shits and giggles I went back to see whom got drafted out of HS and in 2005 there were 9 players picked and I recognized only 1 player and that was Andrew Bynum. The only reason I remember him was because he played for the Lakers.
So I picked the Wizards to make a run for the playoffs this year... They are playing so poorly that they might not get 10 wins this year. Man was I wrong about Beal going to shine without Wall around.
Yeah under 27.5 wins looks like easy money currently.
There is an amazing amount of subpar basketball being played right now.
I'm beginning tot think that the NBA is watered down and kids need to stay in college longer.
I agree. Yet the one and done rule looks not long for the world and we'll soon have high schoolers being drafted again.
Not a fan of the out of HS drafting. I wonder why the NBA doesn't adopt the NFL mantra on HS athletes?
or the Baseball system? That way you have the choice of getting drafted or if you go to school you can't get drafted until 3 years. Seems to work for baseball?(I know its harder sport to make the Pros).
For shits and giggles I went back to see whom got drafted out of HS and in 2005 there were 9 players picked and I recognized only 1 player and that was Andrew Bynum. The only reason I remember him was because he played for the Lakers.
I saw him play in HS. I think it was only one game. I tried to see him play a few games but he was usually in street clothes. Coach told a friend of mine that one time he had a bruise and Doctor said he could play but he was a pussy>LOL
Who are the other players? I may have saw some play in HS.
I just looked it up. I saw: Martell Webster (He played with Spencer Hawes in HS) Monta Ellis Lou Williams Andray Blatche (Do you know he plays for National Team of the Phillipines?)
76ers 1st place (simmons doesnt shoot a 3, embid plays 55-60 games)
Raptors 2nd place ( OG Anunoby wins most improved)
Bucks 3rd place (Giannis doesn't sign max deal and wins MVP)
Nets don't make playoffs (Irving avgs 30 points a game)
My thoughts for the West
Clippers 1st place (Leonard plays 60 games)
Denver 2nd place
3rd place Utah
Lakers finish 7thh as Lebron gets hurt in the new year
Sixers Clippers Finals.
Love the Lakers prediction!
I kind of expect injuries to start piling up for Lebron now too...
Yeah. I mean they already started last year
He might cruise again in the regular season and save himself for the playoffs like he has been doing these past few years. He has no reason to "kill it" anymore.
When does Chris Paul go down? That is another player that has consistently gone down too.
76ers 1st place (simmons doesnt shoot a 3, embid plays 55-60 games)
Raptors 2nd place ( OG Anunoby wins most improved)
Bucks 3rd place (Giannis doesn't sign max deal and wins MVP)
Nets don't make playoffs (Irving avgs 30 points a game)
My thoughts for the West
Clippers 1st place (Leonard plays 60 games)
Denver 2nd place
3rd place Utah
Lakers finish 7thh as Lebron gets hurt in the new year
Sixers Clippers Finals.
Love the Lakers prediction!
While i am a Raptors fan, i really like the sixers. my only worry is in the playoffs where games get tighter, who takes that shot when the sixers need a point? the sixers defence will be amazing.
I mean, its their 8th game of the season and already his 2nd game off for "load management". I can see maybe when we're into February and March doing a little of this, but 2 weeks into the season, its ridiculous.
I mean, its their 8th game of the season and already his 2nd game off for "load management". I can see maybe when we're into February and March doing a little of this, but 2 weeks into the season, its ridiculous.
Agreed. Did you give the Sixers grief last year when they did this to Embiid?
I know this is the new NBA and players will do 60 games now with the analytics and rest...
Looks damn good so far. Hopefully it keeps up. Makes you wonder what could have been 2 years ago if not for the injury, before Kyrie became a pouty child, that team might have had a legit shot.
Looks damn good so far. Hopefully it keeps up. Makes you wonder what could have been 2 years ago if not for the injury, before Kyrie became a pouty child, that team might have had a legit shot.
What do you say about the talk of him being "pouty" was just a comment from one person and everyone just ran with it?
You guys think Raptors fans care about some missed games in November last year?
That is a little bit o hindsight now though, huh?
No not really as I’m a big proponent of it with Embiid.
It has become a hot topic now in the NBA and that is all people are talking about, load management.
On the Jump T-Mac wished they had the amenities that the players have now, five massage therapists, 5 trainers, dietitians. Then you had Richard Hamilton that looked at playing in all 82 games a s a badge of honor.
You guys think Raptors fans care about some missed games in November last year?
That is a little bit o hindsight now though, huh?
No not really as I’m a big proponent of it with Embiid.
now why would you need load management on a guy you insist is healthy and has been since day 1? hmmmm
just kidding above...kind of. shall we do an over/under on how many games simmons and embiid actually get on the court together in the regular season this year? what are at, 2 now?
Load management is a disgrace to the league. maybe Kawhi should only get paid for 60 games then?
You guys think Raptors fans care about some missed games in November last year?
That is a little bit o hindsight now though, huh?
No not really as I’m a big proponent of it with Embiid.
now why would you need load management on a guy you insist is healthy and has been since day 1? hmmmm
just kidding above...kind of. shall we do an over/under on how many games simmons and embiid actually get on the court together in the regular season this year? what are at, 2 now?
Load management is a disgrace to the league. maybe Kawhi should only get paid for 60 games then?
I guess Kawhi has never been healthy then.
Loan management is rampant throughout the league. The Sixers were on to something clearly.
You guys think Raptors fans care about some missed games in November last year?
That is a little bit o hindsight now though, huh?
No not really as I’m a big proponent of it with Embiid.
It has become a hot topic now in the NBA and that is all people are talking about, load management.
On the Jump T-Mac wished they had the amenities that the players have now, five massage therapists, 5 trainers, dietitians. Then you had Richard Hamilton that looked at playing in all 82 games a s a badge of honor.
Hey man, I wish the NBA was like it was 30 years ago too. But, all that matters is putting your team in the best position to win a championship. And you're not winning anything with your best players not on the court come spring time.
You guys think Raptors fans care about some missed games in November last year?
That is a little bit o hindsight now though, huh?
No not really as I’m a big proponent of it with Embiid.
It has become a hot topic now in the NBA and that is all people are talking about, load management.
On the Jump T-Mac wished they had the amenities that the players have now, five massage therapists, 5 trainers, dietitians. Then you had Richard Hamilton that looked at playing in all 82 games a s a badge of honor.
Hey man, I wish the NBA was like it was 30 years ago too. But, all that matters is putting your team in the best position to win a championship. And you're not winning anything with your best players not on the court come spring time.
Is that how it works? Cool, thanks...
Iron man awards aren't give out and a player doesn't get extra money or incentives for playing in more so I get it.
Everyone is striving for the playoffs now a days. That is all that matters...
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Who are the other players? I may have saw some play in HS.
I just looked it up.
I saw:
Martell Webster (He played with Spencer Hawes in HS)
Monta Ellis
Lou Williams
Andray Blatche (Do you know he plays for National Team of the Phillipines?)
Love the Lakers prediction!
When does Chris Paul go down? That is another player that has consistently gone down too.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Knicks suck, congrats.
Welcome to your new NBA...
Thoughts on a day off for a Nationally televised game?
TY Poncier!
I know this is the new NBA and players will do 60 games now with the analytics and rest...
On the Jump T-Mac wished they had the amenities that the players have now, five massage therapists, 5 trainers, dietitians. Then you had Richard Hamilton that looked at playing in all 82 games a s a badge of honor.
just kidding above...kind of. shall we do an over/under on how many games simmons and embiid actually get on the court together in the regular season this year? what are at, 2 now?
Load management is a disgrace to the league. maybe Kawhi should only get paid for 60 games then?
Loan management is rampant throughout the league. The Sixers were on to something clearly.
Iron man awards aren't give out and a player doesn't get extra money or incentives for playing in more so I get it.
Everyone is striving for the playoffs now a days. That is all that matters...