2017-18 NBA regular season thread

[Jack Straw]

I'm not too sure. He's going to need to learn how to shoot at some point.

His mid-range jumper is actually coming along pretty nicely. He doesn't use it a whole lot but it looks good.

 

[Avs_19]

His mid-range jumper is actually coming along pretty nicely. He doesn't use it a whole lot but it looks good.

I don't watch them closely enough each game to see if his shot looks that much better or not but the numbers are still ugly. He's shooting 67% within 5 feet and 32% everywhere else, including 29% on mid-range shots. He's also only 56% on FTs, which is terrible.

Ben Simmons

 

[Jack Straw]

I don't watch them closely enough each game to see if his shot looks that much better or not but the numbers are still ugly. He's shooting 67% within 5 feet and 32% everywhere else, including 29% on mid-range shots. He's also only 56% on FTs, which is terrible.

Ben Simmons

His jump shot is by no means a weapon at this point but the important thing is that he is taking them a bit more often. It’s not going to be a big part of his game for the near future but he just needs to keep shooting. And then he really needs to work on his FT shooting in the off season.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Damn it! Who typed "dumbass" on the teleprompter? For the last time, anything you put on that prompter, Barkley will read!

 

[darko]

I'm not too sure. He's going to need to learn how to shoot at some point.

He'll probably never be a great shooter but i can see him becoming average/above average. That combined with his athleticism, elite playmaking and decision making will make him a top-15 player in NBA.

 

[Diddy]

Joel embiid named a starter for the ASG. Kind of random comparison but he's averaging more points, assists, and (for a good reason) rebounds than Wiggins. Timberwolves are lucky they got KAT.

How would you guys rank the former top 3 picks Wiggins Parker & Embiid now?

 

[dahrougem2]

I still would have picked Wiggins 1st based solely on Embiid's injury worreis

 

[Voight]

I still would have picked Wiggins 1st based solely on Embiid's injury worreis

Me as well. Plus with all the injuries Embiid has had, he's still a risk going forward.

 

[HisIceness]

So many bad contracts here. The Hornets are going to trade their best player and will probably get fleeced doing it.

I mean, its not like they will ever be competitive anyways so I shouldn't be mad. But it's disappointing that this team has made so little progress since Jordan bought them in 2010.

Whatever, at least the tickets will be cheap so thats cool.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

The Cavs allow 148 points at home. Holy mother of god.

 

[Virtanen18]

So much good basketball on today. CLE/OKC, TOR/MIN, LAC/UTA, GSW/HOU.

MIL/PHI would've been good too if Giannis were playing.

 

[Power Man]

"Today's NBA, better, more sophisticated defensive schemes"

 

[darko]

The Cavs allow 148 points at home. Holy mother of god.

20-20 game for Westbrook

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Rockets with a big statement win against the Dubs, ending their lengthy road winning streak.

I believe the Rockets are now 17-0 when Paul, Harden and Capela all play.

 

[Cassano]

Anyone see the vid of Fultz shot + coach commenting on his appalling shooting form? Considering who the Sixers traded and passed up on, it's a bigger bust than Bennett.

 

[Virtanen18]

Anyone see the vid of Fultz shot + coach commenting on his appalling shooting form? Considering who the Sixers traded and passed up on, it's a bigger bust than Bennett.

Lol relax. It's a truly mind boggling situation, but let's give him some time in the NBA before calling him the next Bennett.

 

[Power Man]

During Shaq's Laker career, the Lakers shot an average of 69.5% on FTs. In the time between when Shaq left the team and March 24, 2017(when Shaq's statue was unveiled at Staples) the lakers shot 76.3% on FTs. Since Shaq's statue has been on display at Staples, the Lakers have shot 69.5% on FTs.

 

[Voight]

The Cavs allow 148 points at home. Holy mother of god.

Most points ever allowed by one of LBJ's teams.

I did not think their slide would last this long, and be this gruesome.

 

[Halladay]

Anyone see the vid of Fultz shot + coach commenting on his appalling shooting form? Considering who the Sixers traded and passed up on, it's a bigger bust than Bennett.

Good thing they havd two potential top 5 players in the NBA.

 

[justafan22]

Luke's getting fired isn't he?

 

[Terry Yake]

Luke's getting fired isn't he?

not this season

and i'm pretty sure magic and rob are willing to give him all of next season too before firing him if need be

firing him right now would be stupid. especially with no one aside from fizdale out there to replace him with, and i'm not sold on fizdale

 

[MMC]

 

[Avs_19]

People have been frustrated with Kidd for a long time but it didn't seem like they'd actually make the move. Bucks could be a lot more dangerous with the right replacement.

 

[Morozov]

One of my favorite players ever but happy trails. This team needs to be coming on more than they have been.

 

[Terry Yake]

about time

kidd is an awful coach