Official 2024-25 NBA Season Thread

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

25 points and 12 boards on 11-12 from the field. He continues to be the worst big man ever drafted.

These posts just make me laugh.

I could name at least 10 players off the top of my head that I said were horrible picks that BO hyped up for no reason and people would tag me every time they had a good game and go “omg look he scored 20 pts see how good he is” and most of those guys aren’t even in the league anymore

BO has the worst prospecting track record of all time and my record speaks for itself

Of course in 5 years when Edey is a 3rd string big you won’t have anything to say. Anyone know what Harry Giles is doing these days? He’s only 26 bask in that 20pt game against the nets while you can

[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

[spurs50fan]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

This is why I still can't understand CP0 starting. The addition of him and Barnes in the SL are the type of roster moves you make if your aim is to make some kind of legitimate playoff push. They aren't going to do anything this year.

They burned a lotto pick on Castle and yet they're going the Detroit route of refusing to let him take his rookie chops with the 1's. Sure he might suck, but most rookies do. And you're going to lose anyways. I'm not even sure Paul is doing much to aid Slemby's shot selection as he's still jacking up near double digit 3's.

At least let Castle get acclimated to playing alongside Slemby and developing chemistry.

And Keldon is probably better than Barnes at this point. What a mess. There seems to be no clear team objective/roadmap and the roster continues to be a Jenga puzzle.

Outside of Barnes/CP3 they still have terrible habits. Keldon and Wemby included. The reason they were brought in was to break them out and get them to focus on the details.not necessarily to win big but show them how to. Both vets are on board with that. There will be another acquisition to take over the placeholders that both occupy. May be Castle or they may slide him to the 2. But his minutes have been stepped up gradually.

Missing key rotation players like Jones and your second best player Vassell doesn’t help. But they have been playing well and the mistakes are noticeably reduced. They blew it tonight but that part of it. Sustained focus for 48min.

There’s some HOF/MVP/chanps in Milwaukee having a time so I’ll give em at least 20 games before ringing the alarm

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by spurs50fan

Outside of Barnes/CP3 they still have terrible habits. Keldon and Wemby included. The reason they were brought in was to break them out and get them to focus on the details.not necessarily to win big but show them how to. Both vets are on board with that. There will be another acquisition to take over the placeholders that both occupy. May be Castle or they may slide him to the 2. But his minutes have been stepped up gradually.

Missing key rotation players like Jones and your second best player Vassell doesn’t help. But they have been playing well and the mistakes are noticeably reduced. They blew it tonight but that part of it. Sustained focus for 48min.

There’s some HOF/MVP/chanps in Milwaukee having a time so I’ll give em at least 20 games before ringing the alarm

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

[spurs50fan]

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

Exactly. Meant to say “break them out of bad habits”. But you’re right.

[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]

Originally Posted by kipgen

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.

I saw something on here the other day that if Wemby becomes as good as Hakeem he will be a huge disappointment relative to his card prices and hype. Which I think is 100% correct and pretty sad.

There is absolutely nothing that can justify buying Wemby cards at these prices but people cannot help themselves.

They will get crushed on their “investments” in the next 2 years and then not be able to figure out why.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by Nomad

I bet GS had a pretty easy schedule to get to 6-1.

Four road games, Clippers and Pels x2 at home....pretty average schedule.

Difference is, last year the Dubs were finding ways to lose games to teams they should have been beating....this year they're winning those games. Last year's team would probably have been 4-3 or 3-4 against the same schedule.

They're going to be seriously tested this week (at Boston, at Cleveland, at OKC), but I think all three games will be close.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Four road games, Clippers and Pels x2 at home....pretty average schedule.

Difference is, last year the Dubs were finding ways to lose games to teams they should have been beating....this year they're winning those games. Last year's team would probably have been 4-3 or 3-4 against the same schedule.

They're going to be seriously tested this week (at Boston, at Cleveland, at OKC), but I think all three games will be close.

I actually love watching the Warriors because they can win any game. They are legit good this year. 50 wins for sure I think

Are they a true contender? Probably not but I sure wouldn’t want to face Steph in a playoff series

[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.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

These posts just make me laugh.

I could name at least 10 players off the top of my head that I said were horrible picks that BO hyped up for no reason and people would tag me every time they had a good game and go “omg look he scored 20 pts see how good he is” and most of those guys aren’t even in the league anymore

BO has the worst prospecting track record of all time and my record speaks for itself

Of course in 5 years when Edey is a 3rd string big you won’t have anything to say. Anyone know what Harry Giles is doing these days? He’s only 26 bask in that 20pt game against the nets while you can

Well...the fact that Edey finally "went off" was the 2nd time they played Brooklyn...with Claxton at C who's been hobbled by a hamstring since training camp...

Not a ringing endorsement if you ask me lol

[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?

[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.