The Official NBA Season Thread: Business is about to pick up 🗣️

[pmatic]

I think Sliver is now more hated than Stern was . This dude

40 minute game is definitely the better tv product (see the Olympics), but the players would never ever agree to this.

Thibs would be playing the starting five the entire game with no repercussions.

 

[RustyShackleford]

40 minute game is definitely the better tv product (see the Olympics), but the players would never ever agree to this.

Thibs would be playing the starting five the entire game with no repercussions.

He gonna have them out there at halftime doing a full gas scrimmage too.

 

[nick.]

 

[lovehateself]

It's probably just me but let things play out on your current team first before you focus on retirement.

there was a time when signing / getting traded to the kings was basically retiring....

time is indeed a flat circle

 

[JMB10215]

I really don't see the big deal about the suggestion. He said it is being discussed, he didn't say it was happening, he makes good points as to why it might be a positive.

Taking 8 minutes off the game and you might as well throw away comparing eras. What’s wrong with 48 minute games for pros? Too much adjusting, even to a coaching standpoint. Also why? Why is that being discussed? This is not an issue

 

[nick.]

Would we also adopt the FIBA rules that promote a faster paced game or just shave off eight minutes?

Leave the game alone. Trying to appeal to the casual fan is a losing battle.

 

[RustyShackleford]

Taking 8 minutes off the game and you might as well throw away comparing eras. What’s wrong with 48 minute games for pros? Too much adjusting, even to a coaching standpoint. Also why? Why is that being discussed? This is not an issue

Relax

You are pearl clutching about people having a conversation

People have convos about changing the game all the time in real life and on the Internet.

Adam Silver is the damn commissioner, part of his job is exploring those issues

Silver even said one of the issues with 40 mins would the history books. I don't think the league should not even discuss improving the TV product because of casual sports conversations.

Pros play 40 mins all over the world. Euroleague plays 40. We were all in here going nuts during 40 minute FIBA games. 40 minute games doesn't ruin pro basketball.

You just like the status quo, fine. Other people might not feel the same.

 

[lovehateself]

maybe they can discuss this too

 

[rolaholic]

 

[JMB10215]

******* relax

You are pearl clutching about people having a conversation

People have convos about changing the game all the time in real life and on the Internet.

Adam Silver is the damn commissioner, part of his job is exploring those issues

Silver even said one of the issues with 40 mins would the history books. I don't think the league should not even discuss improving the TV product because of casual sports conversations.

Pros play 40 mins all over the world. Euroleague plays 40. We were all in here going nuts during 40 minute FIBA games. 40 minute games doesn't ruin pro basketball.

You just like the status quo, fine. Other people might not feel the same.

No I won’t relax. The fact the commissioner is entertaining this is stupid. Message boards are different. Dude has added 3 tournaments in the span of 5 years and the in season tourney lost all momentum this year. He’s not addressing the real issues. Ruined the all star game. I can go on and on. He way worse than Davis stern. Corny

 

[ill steelo]

SAS is a clown but was it that bad?

@WASHED KING

He’s a cartoon character but it actually was pretty bad

Literal seconds after he checked in


AD could’ve sealed better, but the pass could’ve been less wide

A few other turnovers, missed jumpers, non-factor defensively in isolation or in help.

Just nothing encouraging on the tape JJ wasn’t pleased.

Maybe it’s nerves, or maybe he just cant play like most of the guys in g-league.

But he will continue to get all the chances in the world to show you which one it is

 

[RustyShackleford]

No I won’t relax. The fact the commissioner is entertaining this is stupid. Message boards are different. Dude has added 3 tournaments in the span of 5 years and the in season tourney lost all momentum this year. He’s not addressing the real issues. Ruined the all star game. I can go on and on. He way worse than Davis stern. Corny

Then go do like your hero and file a lawsuit against him if you are that upset.

 

[earldagoat]

 

[nick.]

JJ wasn’t pleased.

When's the last time a coach flat out said a player didn't play well

 

[ill steelo]

Shouldn't be talking to ANYONE like this.

He runs a lot hotter than I expected. I wanted the UConn guy to take the job, that would’ve been great TV

 

[RustyShackleford]

Bud been throwing Nurk under the bus for like 6 weeks now

 

[JMB10215]

Then go do like your hero and file a lawsuit against him if you are that upset.

 

[lawdog1]

Kawhi is a national treasure.

 

[tay1]

No I won’t relax. The fact the commissioner is entertaining this is stupid. Message boards are different. Dude has added 3 tournaments in the span of 5 years and the in season tourney lost all momentum this year. He’s not addressing the real issues. Ruined the all star game. I can go on and on. He way worse than Davis stern. Corny

Players ruined the all star game.

 

[tay1]

When's the last time a coach flat out said a player didn't play well

JJ is just honest.

"Asked how Jemison did in his 15 minutes, Redick said: “Yeah, I mean played hard. “There's some coverage stuff that he wasn't very good in, but first day on the job so we'll be patient with him.”

 

[pmatic]

Nah no way. Keldon Johnson though...

If you're Steph Castle, would you rather be third/fourth in the pecking order in San Antonio or the crown jewel in Sacramento?

 

[finessence]

Don Kawhi

 

[finessence]

If you're Steph Castle, would you rather be third/fourth in the pecking order in San Antonio or the crown jewel in Sacramento?

Fox, vassell, Steph, anyone at the 4, Wemby. Castle is a core piece

 

[CJMcfly26]

Cooper Flag gonna wind up in Charlotte. Heard it hear first.

 

[pmatic]

Fox, vassell, Steph, anyone at the 4, Wemby. Castle is a core piece

Props to the Spurs if they can get Fox for Keldon, Sochan and picks.