Official 2024-25 NBA Season Thread

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

People want so badly for this really bad Spurs team to somehow be good when they're still 2 years and a couple players away from being in the playoff mix

People can’t afford two years of declining prices.

[kipgen]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

People are expecting way too much from both Wemby and the Spurs way too early.

Wemby is not the type of player that can carry a bad team right now. He's not 2nd year LeBron or MJ because he's not a primary ball handler.

The bottom line is that CP3 is there for 2 reasons (and neither of those reasons are to help the Spurs win games and make the playoffs):

1) To help Wemby learn how to win
2) To set Wemby up for lots of easy looks to lessen the burden early in his career

People want so badly for this really bad Spurs team to somehow be good when they're still 2 years and a couple players away from being in the playoff mix

At this point isn't anything else a disappointment? Even if he becomes Anthony Davis later on, Anthony Davis isn't getting his own $10,000 box set. That's something reserved for the MJs and Lebrons of the world.

[Scottish Punk]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

People are expecting way too much from both Wemby and the Spurs way too early.

Wemby is not the type of player that can carry a bad team right now. He's not 2nd year LeBron or MJ because he's not a primary ball handler.

The bottom line is that CP3 is there for 2 reasons (and neither of those reasons are to help the Spurs win games and make the playoffs):

1) To help Wemby learn how to win
2) To set Wemby up for lots of easy looks to lessen the burden early in his career

People want so badly for this really bad Spurs team to somehow be good when they're still 2 years and a couple players away from being in the playoff mix

Agreed 100%. Paul is there to build culture. Wemby will eventually be the culture. Paul is like Robinson was to Duncan.

For all the people hoarding Wemby and watching his value go down. I don't have a lot of sympathy. This is how it goes for every player in today's world. NBA superstars don't typically win rings until 6 or 7 years in. If that happens to Wemby, his cards will probably move back up. Until then, I expect a slow steady decrease. If he wins an MVP, that will help stabilize, but Spurs needs to be in the playoff mix I would think for that to happen.

[jcardstore]

Otherwise it was just a weird night

Magic have the worst offense on the NBA by far, without Paolo. Not sure how they’re gonna win any games. I’ve taken the team total under in each game so far and I’ll keep doing it. It was 102.5 going into the Thunder game and I took the 1H and full game under.

Lakers are frauds lol. I’m not sure what percentage they’re allowing at the rim but it’s gotta be bad. They are getting blown by on the perimeter and giving up so many easy looks at the basket. Also not gonna win many games where your bench only scores 10 points

[drobfan8]

I hate it when we're talking about basketball and people need to revert back to kard prices. They aren't the same thing.

I don't even have 1 Wemby card. I just want to see him be great. for the Spurs. I still think we'll be a good home team and woeful on the road. Which is why beating LAC yesterday would have been gold.

The Spurs will probably finish 11th. But would love a play in game or two with a full squad.

Would love to see GS be good this season. A Playoff match up vs Dallas would be epic.

Good to see Phoenix doing better too.

There hasn't been too many quality games this season. We need to see some superteams made to compete with Bostons. Otherwise with their cakewalk conference they'll just waltz to another title.

[jcardstore]

All I know is that I wouldn't want to face the Spurs in a single elimination game. Obviously a series favors the better team but Wemby could absolutely go nuclear for 1 or 2 games.

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

All I know is that I wouldn't want to face the Spurs in a single elimination game. Obviously a series favors the better team but Wemby could absolutely go nuclear for 1 or 2 games.

Add in that Vassell is better than Barnes and Keldon.

Tre Jones is a true PG and was a huge reason Wemby got going 2nd half last season after pop used Sochan all first half as the pg.

This team has a bit more to give.

CP3 is balling, but will miss time at some point though also.

Their schedule has been softish/average. But yeah, a play in elimination with a Wemby classic could be great for the hype.

I just don't know where they find a legit number 2 player to go with Wemby.

[Nomad]

Brooklyn not an ideal sample size, but the 2nd and 3rd time rookies go up against the same cast of opponents is when they start to differentiate themselves.

[ninjacookies]

Billy Walters erection day 2 legger especial:

Commala +10 electoral votes & Fakers ML. ������

[coltsnsox07]

So no NBA games but a full slate of NHL games.......hmmm, makes you think.

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Billy Walters erection day 2 legger especial:

Commala +10 electoral votes & Fakers ML. ������

who's winning? afraid to crank up the Internet.

[drobfan8]

The 3rd seed in the East would literally be 10th in the West right now. Haha.

And the Spurs would be the 6th seed.

Wow.

[Nomad]

The East is just more competitive. More teams play hard and lose.

If you had a team like the Celtics, you'd have a lot more weak seeming teams as well. As for Mavs...

(come to think of it, Pacers beat Celtics and Mavs, so my point is moot. No idea...)

[jcardstore]

Talking about the conference records of the 10th seed 8 games into the season is just brain worms

The 10th seed in the east is 3-5 and the 10th seed in the west is 4-4

Isn't there anything more interesting to discuss?

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

Talking about the conference records of the 10th seed 8 games into the season is just brain worms

The 10th seed in the east is 3-5 and the 10th seed in the west is 4-4

Isn't there anything more interesting to discuss?

I knew I'd trigger you.

It was too easy...

Don't worry, it'll balance out as the 3rd seed from the East gets to continue playing trash teams 4 times

Boston and Cleveland are great tho

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

I knew I'd trigger you.

It was too easy...

Don't worry, it'll balance out as the 3rd seed from the East gets to continue playing trash teams 4 times

Boston and Cleveland are great tho

you know I can't help myself lol

as an Eastern Conference stan I need to defend my teams

[Bosoxfan5990]

This is what happens when there aren't any games to talk about.

[brothertona]

The Nets aren't good, but the Nets aren't terrible. I think they're absolutely going to have to do a fire sale pretty early.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by brothertona

The Nets aren't good, but the Nets aren't terrible. I think they're absolutely going to have to do a fire sale pretty early.

Schroder is way too good to be on the Nets. He's moved before the deadline for sure. Maybe Denver?

I doubt anyone is gonna trade for Cam Thomas but the Nets have a bunch of solid role players who would fit well on contending teams.

[daeve]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

Schroder is way too good to be on the Nets. He's moved before the deadline for sure. Maybe Denver?

I doubt anyone is gonna trade for Cam Thomas but the Nets have a bunch of solid role players who would fit well on contending teams.

I was coming here to post that Denver needs Schroder and DFS big time if they want to compete with OKC/Minny in the playoffs this year.

Gordon being hurt means Watson will get more minutes to either prove he can't be traded, or hopefully show enough potential that some team with good vets will bite. As much as I want Denver to keep him, he may be the price it takes to shore up the depth.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by daeve

I was coming here to post that Denver needs Schroder and DFS big time if they want to compete with OKC/Minny in the playoffs this year.

Gordon being hurt means Watson will get more minutes to either prove he can't be traded, or hopefully show enough potential that some team with good vets will bite. As much as I want Denver to keep him, he may be the price it takes to shore up the depth.

Denver desperately needs a scoring punch off the bench. I love the idea of DFS being an AG-lite too for cheap.

I'm just not sure how much Denver really has to give but those guys fit for sure

[yiguiri2002]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

Schroder is way too good to be on the Nets. He's moved before the deadline for sure. Maybe Denver?

I doubt anyone is gonna trade for Cam Thomas but the Nets have a bunch of solid role players who would fit well on contending teams.

Cam Thomas is the prefect guy for the Nets right now.

He's gonna score 30, might go for 40 or 50 at some point and bring excitement. At the same time, he's not gonna help them win a lot of games. Perfect for a tanking team.

[brothertona]

I actually think the Hawks will be after Schroder hard, they don't have a backup PG so Jalen/Trae are having to play a ton of minutes. The Hawks also need to move Capela/Zeller. I could see something like Zeller/Capela plus a pick for Schroder/DFS. That gives the Hawks some depth at forward, and a backup PG.

[daeve]

My only takeaway thus far is that OKC is even better than I thought they'd be and I did predict them winning it all.

[brothertona]

I don't think really anyone can touch OKC this year. Not only are they deeper, but they have the resources to do literally anything they want. If they want Giannis right now they could get him.