Around the League: Week 6 (11/27 - 12/3)

[ShelC]

Nationally televised games this week
Tuesday, November 28th
Milwaukee @ Miami (IST) 7:30PM EST on TNT
Golden State @ Sacramento (IST) 10:00pm EST on TNT

Friday, December 1st
Philadelphia @ Boston 7:30pm EST on ESPN
Denver @ Phoenix 10:00pm EST on ESPN

NBA News
NBA Starting 5, Nov. 27: Booker calls game at MSG; Bucks rally from 26 down
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-starting-5-nov-27-2023

Draymond Green says he doesn't regret incident with Rudy Gobert
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/389 ... udy-gobert

NBA looks into alleged relationship between Josh Giddey, minor
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/389 ... ddey-minor

Lakers' LeBron James reflects on Cavs days: 'It's just special'
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/389 ... st-special

[Mori Chu]

NBA looks into alleged relationship between Josh Giddey, minor
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/389 ... ddey-minor

It's pretty wild that he's just playing games as normal while they are investigating. I mean, he's innocent until proven guilty, but it must be a real distraction and sideshow to have him there at the games. I wonder if the fans are reacting to him at all, jeering or booing him or anything? I wonder if it's affecting his play?

[Kryptonic]

NBA looks into alleged relationship between Josh Giddey, minor
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/389 ... ddey-minor

It's pretty wild that he's just playing games as normal while they are investigating. I mean, he's innocent until proven guilty, but it must be a real distraction and sideshow to have him there at the games. I wonder if the fans are reacting to him at all, jeering or booing him or anything? I wonder if it's affecting his play?

You'd have to think if it was legit they would suspend him pending an investigation. They must have some evidence to support Giddy.

[Mori Chu]

You'd have to think if it was legit they would suspend him pending an investigation. They must have some evidence to support Giddy.

I am not sure I would assume anything either way. They are probably just trying to handle the delicate situation the best they can. If you immediately suspend a player when an allegation surfaces, you set a precedent that players are guilty until proven innocent, and you make it easy to theoretically get a player pulled out of a big game or series. But if you just let a guy play despite serious concerns, you could risk endangering others or allowing further incidents to occur.

My guess is that they feel they can't just jump to conclusions and suspend a guy just because there are rumors about him on social media. But at the same time, I bet it has them very concerned and that they're rapidly trying to do an investigation and understand what is going on. They might also be talking to law enforcement. So my guess is it's just too early to say.

[Superbone]

Wow, Sixers just whupped the Lakers by 44 points.

[Mori Chu]

Lol, Jordan Poole. Something about going to the Wiz turns players into Shaqtin' a Fool fodder.

[ShelC]

Still not sure what he was doing/thinking. He stopped playing like he expected a whistle for the pushoff, but then also kind of stopped to stare at and clown Cade? He had the stepback jumper, but then took another step for a 6ft fingerroll along the baseline???

[iLLmatic]

Lol, Jordan Poole. Something about going to the Wiz turns players into Shaqtin' a Fool fodder.

Wasn’t he doing the same silly shit in Golden State? He’s always been a bonehead.

[Mori Chu]

Possible Jokic injury?

[Superbone]

Lol, Jordan Poole. Something about going to the Wiz turns players into Shaqtin' a Fool fodder.

He’s winning the top spot for the year for sure. Dwight Howard has nothing on him.

[specialsauce]

Amazing thread summarizing what I’ve said about everyone’s. Favorite wonder boy here

[Split T]

Do we like Luka here? I’m definitely not a fan

[Flagrant Fowl]

Luka is European Harden. Their basketball IQ is off of the charts and they can control the entire game at their peak, but it doesn't lead to winning big because it conditions them and the rest of their team to only play one way. And then there's defense...

It would be interesting to see him buy into a team system that doesn't rely on him to do everything all the time.

[Flagrant Fowl]

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Amazing thread summarizing what I’ve said about everyone’s. Favorite wonder boy here

So you're glad the Suns drafted Ayton instead of Luka? Because lamenting that decision is basically the only thing anyone here has said about him.

[specialsauce]

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Amazing thread summarizing what I’ve said about everyone’s. Favorite wonder boy here

So you're glad the Suns drafted Ayton instead of Luka? Because lamenting that decision is basically the only thing anyone here has said about him.

Everyone had massive erections about him for years here.


No to be clear we should have drafted Luka, but fuck that kid I only wish we drafted him so we could trade his ass as an asset. Definitely could’ve gotten more than Nurkic and Allen there.

[specialsauce]

Do we like Luka here? I’m definitely not a fan

I’ve said that Luka and Harden are the two most overrated players of our times. Gimmick ball all stats no results.

People here stroked out defending them

[Flagrant Fowl]

Not long ago you said a lot of the same shit about Jokic...

I think Luka can win in the NBA, but not by only implementing the helio-centric style.

[Superbone]

Wow, the Clippers can’t even beat a depleted Nuggets team at home. They are horrible with their four “superstars”.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Cooked by two former Clippers, Jackson and Jordan.

Harden with 7 shots, 4 assists, and 3 turnovers in 36 minutes is impressively terrible.

[TOO]

Not long ago you said a lot of the same shit about Jokic...

I think Luka can win in the NBA, but not by only implementing the helio-centric style.

I think it would take a very perfect storm for Luka to win a title. His offense is too methodical, too centered on him and him alone, he doesn't really do much off the ball, his team would have to built from top to bottom to suit his style.