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Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 11:38pm On Jan 21, 2020
A40:
Like I said before injuries are the only reason this is even a discussion. Unlike Tony the Gronk could catch and block like an offensive lineman. The word unguardable gets thrown around too loosely these days but Gronk was unguardable

Lool run me through the teams the Sixers have beaten again in this recent run again if you don't mind?
Gronk had the highest peak of TE(I mean Dude was a Freak of nature) but unfortunately Injuries are parts and parcels of the game. Had He been able to sustain overtime, we probably aren't having this debate but He wasn't.

You can only be what's put infront of you. Dude is taken on the mantle of leadership in the absence of Embiid. His Defence has also come on Leaps and bounds this season(Him and Thybulle have to be the most Devastating Combo in the League. Pure outright suffocating defence) and so as His ever improving Freethrows. This tells me His shooting is all Mental.
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 6:29am On Jan 22, 2020
Luka Doncic is a Very Bad Man.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 6:31am On Jan 22, 2020
With that date Kuzma has earned himself an unofficial no trade clause. Lucky bastard.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 1:01pm On Jan 22, 2020
chic2pimp:

Gronk had the highest peak of TE(I mean Dude was a Freak of nature) but unfortunately Injuries are parts and parcels of the game. Had He been able to sustain overtime, we probably aren't having this debate but He wasn't.

For me Gronk did enough to be put higher if you add up all the factors. He has the rings, the peak of dominance, he could be used in the passing and in the run game, he showed up in the playoffs.

chic2pimp:

You can only be what's put infront of you. Dude is taken on the mantle of leadership in the absence of Embiid. His Defence has also come on Leaps and bounds this season(Him and Thybulle have to be the most Devastating Combo in the League. Pure outright suffocating defence) and so as His ever improving Freethrows. This tells me His shooting is all Mental.
Lol yes till playoffs come and he is averaging 10 pts per game in a do or die series.
Re: The NBA Begins by oxladexo(m): 2:11pm On Jan 22, 2020
A40:
The Bucks had to go through the growing pains and right of passage any team trying to win a Championship goes through. Bar the 99 Spurs and 08 Celtics I don't think any team jumped straight to a title without encountering difficulties.

I want to believe they will be better suited to take care of business this year.

As for the Sixers I'm still not sold on them, they could finish as low as 5th or 6th and have to go on the road all 3 rounds. Bar Embiid who you can't even trust to stay healthy I literally don't trust any other player on the roster to deliver. Not Harris, not Horford and definitely not Ben Simmons (Mr zero points in the second half)

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Re: The NBA Begins by oxladexo(m): 2:11pm On Jan 22, 2020
chic2pimp:
Luka Doncic is a Very Bad Man.

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Re: The NBA Begins by oxladexo(m): 2:12pm On Jan 22, 2020
Roland17:


There is no shame in admitting a Vikings team led by Cousins with studs like S. Diggz, A. Thielen, D. Cook, K. Rudolph, H. Smith, D. Hunter, L. Treadwell, X. Rhodes, A. Sendejo had a deeper roster with quality in comparison to the Packers.

Next!!!
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Re: The NBA Begins by oxladexo(m): 2:13pm On Jan 22, 2020
Khanben:


Aaron is lucky that he already has one SB or his career would have ended like Marino. I remember Ray Lewis saying that the reason people say defense wins championships in football is because a great defense will always beat a great offense.
The 49ers were rushing just 4 in the first half and every play one of them was getting home. Rodgers had in most cases in that first half less than 3 seconds to throw with 7men covering, even Brady has shown that he cannot overcome that kind of pass rush

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Re: The NBA Begins by oxladexo(m): 2:13pm On Jan 22, 2020
etidy:
Mehn! The supermax contract was supposed to level the playing field but it's been more of a team killer. Only the super super elite players like Kawhi, AD, Lebron, Giannis, KD, Curry and soon Doncic should get it.

Almost all the teams who have given out the super max extension are having issues filling out the rest of the roster and it kills team flexibility.
Portland and okc with Westbrook comes to mind.

In Portland's case Lillard was just being greedy, you know your limitations and your need for help yet you couldn't take a slight pay cut to get the necessary help.
He doesn't get scrutinize enough like Harden and Co because he gives one faux appearance of "loyalty" to hide the fact that he doesn't have the balls to do whatever it takes to win a title.

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Re: The NBA Begins by oxladexo(m): 2:14pm On Jan 22, 2020
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zelgiusdigby:
One last time.

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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:06pm On Jan 22, 2020
The useless spam bot will not see these posts above and ban oh.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:07pm On Jan 22, 2020
Most unstoppable scorer in league history

Re: The NBA Begins by smokers: 5:36pm On Jan 22, 2020
A40:
Most unstoppable scorer in league history
Lol A40 why are you obsessed with this dude grin grin grin. He is regarded as the thirstiest scorer in NBA history.
Re: The NBA Begins by smokers: 5:37pm On Jan 22, 2020
This NBA season has just being weird all the major contenders have shown chink in their amour. I don't think i have a favourite for now. Though i'm hoping the greek/nigerian freak can reach the promised land.

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Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 6:37pm On Jan 22, 2020
For the anti-Rondo campaigners cheesy

Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 6:49pm On Jan 22, 2020
steady986:
For the anti-Rondo campaigners cheesy

I told you, we need to do something about his turtle looking as-.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:14pm On Jan 22, 2020
zelgiusdigby:


I told you, we need to do something about his turtle looking as-.
He'll come good smiley
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 12:57am On Jan 23, 2020
Zion will save the NBA.
Re: The NBA Begins by smokers: 1:13am On Jan 23, 2020
zelgiusdigby:
Zion will save the NBA.

Is he balling
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:03am On Jan 23, 2020
smokers:


Is he balling

Their game hasn't tipped off yet.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:27am On Jan 23, 2020
Fvck Rondo. Friggin Celtics double agent.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:27am On Jan 23, 2020
The king has always called this his favourite playground.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:39am On Jan 23, 2020
I swear if these dweebs lose to the friggin Knicks!

Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:47am On Jan 23, 2020
The Sixers should fire B. Brown! I said this last season and I was shocked he came back.

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Re: The NBA Begins by Killrhymz: 6:40am On Jan 23, 2020
Zion scoring all 17 of his points in a three-minute span. The beast has been unleashed.
Re: The NBA Begins by dealerman(m): 8:41am On Jan 23, 2020
Where are the basketballers in Nigeria. Let's start a WhatsApp group. We need to support and encourage the game of basketball in Nigeria. We have the potential to evolve with a formidable basketball event even better than NBA
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 9:37am On Jan 23, 2020
Roland17:
The Sixers should fire B. Brown! I said this last season and I was shocked he came back.
They can get Popovich or whoever. They are not going anywhere. Not with Ben's Simmons.

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Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 10:13am On Jan 23, 2020
Oh boy Let's Hope Zion stays Injury free. This Dude is going to stunt on the rest of the NBA for years to come injuries permitting. Dude has the Potential to be greater than my Boy Giannis.

22 points in 18 minutes plus 4 consecutive 3s is just plain Mad. Also looking at you Ben Simmons. If Zion can make em', so can you.
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 10:15am On Jan 23, 2020
SmooshCHN:

They can get Popovich or whoever. They are not going anywhere. Not with Ben's Simmons.

Ben will only get better. Dude is still only 23. However can the Same be said of Brett?
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 10:37am On Jan 23, 2020
Lebron scored 19 in the first against the knicks and then went passive and pretty much stopped shooting. Further adding steam to my theory that hes pacing his scoring to ensure he passes Kobe in Philly.
Re: The NBA Begins by xwolverine: 11:37am On Jan 23, 2020
zelgiusdigby:
Lebron scored 19 in the first against the knicks and then went passive and pretty much stopped shooting. Further adding steam to my theory that hes pacing his scoring to ensure he passes Kobe in Philly.

Why do you think Philly is important to him?

He might be pacing himself because of the back to back especially the game against the Nets and the difficult schedule, with games against Philly and the Clippers next week. He looked spent against the Celtics after exerting himself on the Rockets last week.

Plus. he might be trying to avoid an injury, considering how dirty and harsh the Knicks play, doesn't make sense for him to drive to the rim in that kinda situation.

This is only my observation though.

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