yeah
#sports
celest zephyr
smoky fable
13 point game
celest zephyr
yep but not winning a ring with just him
smoky fable
Booker needs to score more now
Needs to step up and make them pay with those double teams
Payne's missed too many shots
celest zephyr
dirk, steph, and others did it. bron cant
honest umbra
did what?
becuz ik you aint saying those players and "others" won a title by themselves
that shit would be so cap
whole bear
schroders not seeing daylight 
smoky fable
Lebron never won a title by himself
whole bear
no one really does win alone
honest umbra
who has ever won alone?
smoky fable
That's just an incorrect statement.
honest umbra
lmao
didnt klay absolutely destroy the okc game 6 2015 wcf?
isnt he literally called game 6 klay for that reason?
and we gonna ignore draymond was an absolute beast, even on the offensive end those days and had 30+ points in that game 7 against CLE in 2016
whole bear
yeah he did
smoky fable
11 point game
smoky fable
Man Thompson and Curry really didn't have that good of a game then.
celest zephyr
he had love and kyrie
smoky fable
13 point game
keep talking Lebron to the refs
What the hell was Payne doing.
He's been awful this game
honest umbra
how many fts has lebron shot
smoky fable
foul
shooting foul?
12 point game
Wes keeping them in it
dumb turnovers
10 point game
but Chris Paul answers
3 for Bridges
99-84
CHRIS PAUL
101-84
proud coyote
@honest umbra hold me
honest umbra
LOL
facts
at least u didnt have a super team, juba
dame left with head held high
proud coyote
don't really like the lakers but I hate the people who delegitimize the bubble championship
and this is only gonna fuel them
so I'm annoyed
smoky fable
smoky fable
don't really like the lakers but I hate the people who delegitimize the bubble c...
It makes no sense for them to delegitimize it.
honest umbra
don't really like the lakers but I hate the people who delegitimize the bubble c...
doesnt bother me too much lol, those teams had the same circumstances and didnt win it
smoky fable
yep
101-86
Tucker getting those shots
Lebron back in
another make by tucker
101-88
Tucker again
Crowder 3
Shroeder 3
105-93
107-93 Phoenix
Stole it from Lebron
Lebron pissed about the block by Crowder
rigid axle
Lakers needa trade Kuz lol
smoky fable
CROWDER 3
AND THAT DOES IT
111-98
Crowder ejected for the second tech
Lakers bench players on the floor
Booker with a tech too
Shroeder and Lakers pissed at the dunk
proud coyote
Lakers needa trade Kuz lol
for what
smoky fable
a bag of chips
proud coyote
that ship has sailed
smoky fable
Lakers are eliminated
sweet tree
schroeder was p good this game tbf
smoky fable
Twitter
smoky fable
schroeder was p good this game tbf
He still won't get paid
sweet tree
nuggets vs suns
smoky fable
Lebron walks off
rigid axle
Hopefully Luka!
honest umbra
we support luka!
smoky fable
Has to close that series out against the Clippers
magic bluff
that was a hilarious game
smoky fable
Twitter
honest umbra
everyones talking
idk why that wouldnt include nick young
his opinion is just heightened by the fact that he was a nba player and now a meme lol
magic bluff
lol
honest umbra
he's most famous for bricking a 3 he thought that went in and cheating on iggy
think hes talking from a generic nba fan point
dim kettle
thorn tartan
smoky fable
Edit Kuzma out of it
smoky fable
I just realized, they benched Drummond for the entirety of the game, and it wasn't due to injury.
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silk notch
kuzma ruined everything smh
dense tendon
smoky fable
you won't get anything in return for kuzma
smoky fable
regal mortar
LeBron should have never left Cleveland ever
burnt cedar
I really like Exequiel Palacios who’s on the bench
If they could find a way to fit him in then they’ve got a solid midfield
Only issue now for them is to find cbs
smoky fable
Twitter
honest umbra
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1400695579928195078
Can’t see dame anywhere but Portland
native sonnet
LeBron should have never left Cleveland ever
Yeah he should have just propped up that trash franchise for his entire career.
silk notch
how was ad even cleared to play them doctors tripping
burnt cedar
smoky fable
Twitter
simple seal
gloomy meadow
simple seal
lol
frank aspen
Lebron is not winning another ring
celest zephyr
lakers gone
gloomy meadow
Suns road to a Mickey Mouse win over the Lakers ‼️
-Beat an injured Lakers team
-A 36 year old LeBron who’s playing with an ankle sprain
-Anthony Davis injured before the playoffs even started
-Had the Refs on their side the whole series
Not a real win and Suns not a top 1000 NBA team in my book
celest zephyr
the copypastes by lakers fans in order to justify losing
bitter rover
Actually looking forward more to the floyd fight this weekend than the ufc card 
celest zephyr
at least the lakers didn't pay schroeder
sucks that they payed kuzma though could have dumped him after this season
celest zephyr
he peaked in his first year
looking back the pelicans should have taken him in for the lakers sake
they would beg the pelicans to in hindsight
respect to the suns
the lakers weren't all there and they went for the throat no messing around
hazy jacinth
they would beg the pelicans to in hindsight
should've kept ingram
always regretted that
celest zephyr
he wouldn't be close to as good as he is now on the lakers
he was their best prospect but he really was never going to blossom on a team that wasn't his / he wasn't a huge part of it
hazy jacinth
he wouldn't be close to as good as he is now on the lakers
at least he'll not shoot 29%
and if you moved him to the jordan clarkson type role he might've done well
dim kettle
restive sundial
How good is buendia @dim ledge @burnt cedar
Like I've seen stats and championship team of the season stuff and all that youtube shit
But haven't watched him play myself
celest zephyr
i could see that
it would have been nice
really only way i could see him being useful on that team
burnt cedar
How good is buendia <@216582410756685824> <@316891895420813323>
Like I've seen...
He’s was pretty good in the prem but I prefer odegaard tbh
Also I don’t really see any player looking good under arteta
So I’m not expecting too much from Buendia
Same way with Odegaard we didn’t get to see the best of him
I’d prioritise Aouar and Bissouma before buendia
hazy jacinth
https://twitter.com/dumpsterfireyt/status/1400688904043470852?s=21
sad
haughty moss
restive sundial
Also I don’t really see any player looking good under arteta
Hahahaha same man 😩
Yeah need to get bissouma for sure
hazy jacinth
we need shooters
like wtf is this shit
no one makes shots on that team
I hate watching the games man
its always a brick fest
celest zephyr
really can't see the lakers winning unless they build a really good team around bron and give him the kawhi treatment
he just can't be the number 1 anymore and ad has to step up and be that
hazy jacinth
kawhi will sign with the lakers this offseason
steph can't leave that much money on the table
dim ledge
How good is buendia <@216582410756685824> <@316891895420813323>
Like I've seen...
I'll say this
LFC were in talks but theres a reason he didn't move
Or iirc anyone from Norwich for that matter anyways
Believe we wanted Jamal Lewis
As well
And yeah idk
He's good but you have to realise there's a limit to his capabilities when he's mainly played championship
Sucks about Ødegaard but he's definitely inferior
restive sundial
celest zephyr
this rdc world video is going to be a classic
hazy jacinth
smh
celest zephyr
lakers slander is going to be painful for lakers fans for months
haughty moss
rustic ore
Meh, they won the title last year. They can deal with a couple months of ribbing
celest zephyr
they can but it'll still be painful
celest zephyr
this nba playoffs is shaping up to be an all time one for slander
dim kettle
People just go insane whenever the Lakers don't win a championship. Quick, let me put on my sympathy face again
celest zephyr
why was ad cleared lol
he rested for 4 days
that was ridiculous I thought he wouldn't even sniff the court in game 6
restive sundial
EDERSON over EMI is a fucking joke
Facts
Lol they just give it to him every time cause of clean sheets even though it's clearly evident he hasn't been the best
dim ledge
I'm extra pissed because I almost had them all Yash
Only ones that didn't make it from my list
restive sundial
Cancelo wouldn't even be in my list
restive sundial
He's average defensively
dim ledge
No other RB was really worth a shout this season imo
Not even Trent regardless of how good he was after January
restive sundial
Hmm
haughty moss
why was ad cleared lol
had no business being out there
groin injury not something you come back from in days
celest zephyr
yeah he missed only one game due to it
haughty moss
no one did
celest zephyr
yeah the lakers went out poorly
haughty moss
Twitter
fair skiff
haughty moss
frauds
tall temple
https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1400831629669462022
Worse than Ben simmons
So unfortunate that the blazers lost
Dame is crazy would’ve love to watch him play more
In the playoffs
dim kettle
honest umbra
I agree with this meme ^
Actually THT and Mclemore can stay too
But bye bye to everyone else
haughty moss
yeah need them gone
honest umbra
He doesn’t work in the playoffs
tall temple
need to develop three
honest umbra
Lmao never
tall temple
yeah
honest umbra
anyways xrz they said this the first final since 2010 without Lebron or curry
honest umbra
but they forgot Seth curry gonna be in the final this year
so it’s not the first finals without em
honest umbra
Yup 100%
honest umbra
Lebron and AD will come back
tall temple
surround lebron with shooters
honest umbra
Ain’t no one wanna be embarrassed like this
tall temple
and people who can actually play
honest umbra
More than anything
We need an off-season lmao
It’s a blessing if we were gonna lose anyways to lose in 1st round
You get an extra month of rest
tall temple
yup
celest zephyr
yeah losing in the first round is better
since there also aren't any delusions of being good
honest umbra
Yup you get that delusion and you’re bound to keep players who you thought were good enough
silk notch
Kcp might be worth keeping
lament onyx
Predictions??
sweet tree
france wins euros, Italy might go far, betting on germany to stink it up
will be roosting for spain tho but i really don't think they'll do too good, don't really trust the frontline all that much
sweet tree
lukaku been really good this season Belgium deffo a contender
smoky fable
France
hidden rampart
honest umbra
italy, turkey. belgium, denmark. netherlands austria. england croatia. spain sweden. france portugal.
for my predictions
dim kettle
honest umbra
what if im not a hater?
celest zephyr
you probably hate at least one team
dim kettle
I didn't even know the Ducks had a 0.8 Power Play Percentage until I watched the video. That is pain!
celest zephyr
wow making the leafs pp look competent
dim kettle
Yeah, thank God I didn't watch many Duck games this year. 
tall temple
who do we have winning tonight
mavs or clippers
dallas is at home
though that doesn't matter much tbh
celest zephyr
clippers
dim kettle
I'm really hoping the Clippers can win.
smoky fable
I'm really hoping the Clippers can win.
Tradition of the road teams winning
I'll take Playoff P and Kawhi bounce back game
celest zephyr
mavs probably lose the series if it goes 7
celest zephyr
wish they win for the slander
mild hamlet
@rustic mountain you hear about the baseball player that got signed because he posted on Reddit?
rustic mountain
Fuckkkkin what lol
smoky fable
It was a signing by the Cincinatti Reds.
rustic mountain
smoky fable
That would be something. Kinda thought of it as a possibility due to his connections to Seattle, but never thought he'd want to move himself though. Garnett would keep it in Minny if he gets involved though.
It'd be ironic to see Seattle getting a nba team back by taking it from another city.
celest zephyr
reggie jackson actually being good wow
what a surprise
that's waht the drama was about
smoky fable
oh the game started
smoky fable
reggie jackson actually being good wow
He's been better in his role. Used to be a guy who thought he was better than he actually was.
smoky fable
Wow
smoky fable
doncic needs to shoot free throws better
Surprised he made all 3
celest zephyr
yeah same
simple seal
smoky fable
that's what I like to see
smoky fable
Why is the Braves record 26-28?
simple seal
smoky fable
Thought they'd be higher
simple seal
Injuries I think
smoky fable
ah that makes sense
dim kettle
Thought they'd be higher
Lots of injuries and underachieving so far.
simple seal
Rays really down vs the Rangers of all teams
smoky fable
Interesting move by Carlisle playing Boban for 9 straight minutes
dim kettle
5-0. I'm not even watching that game rn. Watching the Sox and Tigers.
smoky fable
That guy probably gets gassed quickly
smoky fable
Watch both at the same time
dim kettle
mtl-wpg looks to be a good game
One of them is gonna end up winning the cup. Just you watch.
simple seal
5-0. I'm not even watching that game rn. Watching the Sox and Tigers.
Rays have had 1 K so far 
After 5 innings
celest zephyr
that would be amazing
smoky fable
Serious question, how do you feel about Jason Kidd as the head coach for Portland? @proud coyote
Twitter
smoky fable
that would be amazing
it'd be something
celest zephyr
it would be rubbing immense salt into my wound though
kidd hasn't done well so far
smoky fable
Nope
Something tells me Juba wouldn't be too enthused about the hire if it goes down.
26-30 Mavs on top
honest umbra
doncic crazy huh?
smoky fable
Yeah he made his free throws.
honest umbra
u think mets can beat the padres?
celest zephyr
oh he wouldn't
smoky fable
Twitter
He's got to control that.
Clippers won't win if Morris and jackson are your main contributors on offense
dim ledge
all im gonna say is the only sports franchise i wanna see move is literally any of the sad NHL franchises back to fucking Quebec
I want my Nordiques back
honest umbra
i aint knew u was a big quebec guy, balk
honest umbra
oh those kits are nice
rustic ore
Yeah, Seattle is a good sports town
dim ledge
agree, seattle is a good spot
personally...
not a fan of all the expansions to vegas
🤷
honest umbra
thats crazy seattle doesnt have a team in every sport
and 2 years ago
had only what sounders and seahawks?
oh mariners
but thats just misery
dim kettle
The odds of Quebec getting a NHL team rn is slim to none. They closest they got was the Canes relocation rumors a few years and they're staying in Rayleigh.
honest umbra
super sonics are literally one of the coolest teams
smoky fable
mariners always disappoint.
dim ledge
smoky fable
They were. Payton and Kemp seemed like fun players.
smoky fable
The odds of Quebec getting a NHL team rn is slim to none. They closest they got ...
You think houston gets a team?
dim kettle
You think houston gets a team?
If Arizona relocates.
honest umbra
is kennard playing for the 1st time?
smoky fable
It seems like it
dim kettle
It's gonna be the Yotes that end up going to Houston. They moved them to the Central next season after all.
celest zephyr
probably the yotes
smoky fable
So many problems with them.
dim kettle
The problem with the Yotes is when they got to Arizona they ended up taking the stupidity and ineptitude of the Jets had before moving there.
smoky fable
Mavs not having Luka on the floor and keeping a respectable lead.
That's not good for the Clippers.
smoky fable
The problem with the Yotes is when they got to Arizona they ended up taking the ...
They're just a mess in general.
That chayka news was something.
celest zephyr
yeah the clippers have to win not luka minutes
dim kettle
I only know one or two good seasons the Yotes had.
rustic ore
If Dallas can have pro teams in the 4 major US sports I can’t see why Houston couldn’t as well
Even though that town is beyond cursed recently when it comes to sports luck
smoky fable
I only know one or two good seasons the Yotes had.
In 2012, they got to the Conference finals and lost.
That's their highest point.
dim kettle
The Owner of the Rockets was pushing for a NHL team few years ago. I think he may have the Yotes in this 5 year period.
smoky fable
The Owner of the Rockets was pushing for a NHL team few years ago. I think he ma...
I hope he doesn't get it. Fertitta does not have a good reputation...
smoky fable
Even though that town is beyond cursed recently when it comes to sports luck <:Q...
Won with the Astros, and they still have a strong team. But paid the price.
rustic ore
Yeah cause of the Astros cheating now the whole town has bad juju
dim kettle
Oh, I remember that Conference finals game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3anzOtPkJ1I&t=11s&ab_channel=FredMurtzFredMurtz
Houston only deserves trash cans. 
Now watch the Rockets get the 1st pick because the NBA lottery is rigged more times than not.
smoky fable
Yeah cause of the Astros cheating now the whole town has bad juju
Rockets Suck, Texans suck.
dim kettle
And the Yanks lost to the Red Sox.
smoky fable
Clippers are looking like underachievers at this point.
dim kettle
AKA, typical Clippers BS.
smoky fable
Luka is a superstar, but the amount of talent that they have should not have this result.
celest zephyr
frauds
dim kettle
Tough opponent & all, but this is such Clipper choking bull crap. They might as well be the Raptors of the West. Which is funny since Kawhi there.
celest zephyr
reggie jackson has more points than luka
dim kettle
Twitter
dim kettle
Habs 2-0 series lead.
smoky fable
Wonder how Juba feels about it
Mavericks back up by 7
67-60
Twitter
He's not leaving
But Turner and Collins are probably available, so that's something to monitor
Back to a 2 point game
dim kettle
The Rays almost came back.
smoky fable
Both teams trading blows
Twitter
Leonard bounced back, but Pandemic P came back too
silk notch
Clips just keep missing them corner 3
Weird as their supposed to be the best 3 point shooting team or atleast up their
tall temple
Good run to start off the 4th by the clips \
super close game
Batum is apparently playing center tf
I mean
you dont really need a ton of big people for this mavs team bec porzingis doesn't do shit
just need one big guy
for bobi
smoky fable
Batum is apparently playing center tf
Zubac getting killed by Luka
It wasn't because of the Dallas big men
THJ having a nice game
silk notch
Lmao luke Kennard's whole existence is just to make 3s and he missed both of his wide open ones
silk notch
Pg picked the right time to pick up the pace
smoky fable
Clippers up 5 now
honest umbra
yikes
what insane defense by clippers
3 awful shots and 2 missed open shots by DAL
celest zephyr
honest umbra
its over
sweet tree
omg kawhi
celest zephyr
Carrying the clippers smh
smoky fable
Game 7
Porzingis contributed little to the Mavs
And Hardaway Jr is going to get paid
dim kettle
dim kettle
why are mets being no hit rn
Because LOLMETS.
rustic ore
https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1401014617871196165?s=20
That is such a huge signing for them
dim kettle
Personally, I find him very meh, but we'll see if that was a WWE problem.
rustic ore
Dude was able to put up some 5 star matches in NXT, plus they're apparently pairing him up with Vickie Guerrero. One of the best heel managers to ever do it
dim kettle
Yeah, the problem with that IMO is everyone can work in the ring these days. Give me something different. Vickie Guerrero being manager already sounds good though.
dim kettle
Good for Snell. But you're really hoping the Mets of all teams to help you. HAHAHAHAH, good luck.
honest umbra
cubs and mets actually
cubs playing giants rn
both losing
ITS OVER
LINDOR GETS A HIT
GETS TO 3RD ON ERROR
LETS GO FRANSISCO LINDOR
no wonder rays never pitched snell in the 7th
dim kettle
Yeah, the Cubs are probably one of worst 32 win teams out there.
honest umbra
idk they're like 9-0 against dodgers, padres and one other good team im forgetting
though they got the dodgers on that really awful streak they were on
dim kettle
Well, it's not like the Dodgers and Padres have been consistent. Also helps when you face the Pirates multiple times.
honest umbra
yes they got dodgers twice on same day
when they were awful
and won by 1-2
dont think theyre that good but still
dim kettle
Cubs hitting is still very meh. Only a matter of time before they fall down to Earth.
dim kettle
Oh yeah, Joc's on the Cubs.
honest umbra
playing well recently too
got a hr today
btw i was gonna say this earlier today but grandal is the best .150 player in history isnt he
dude actually has a 800+ OPS
dim kettle
Joc's really one of the few that's been really good. Everyone else are average or below average rn.
dim kettle
You'd think as a Sox fan I would check on the Cubs more often. Nope. I don't care much for NL teams.
honest umbra
not rlly rivals
angels are not dodgers rivals
barely play them
not even our biggest AL rivals in THAT division
we hate the astros 20x more
have more history against the A's
dim kettle
Yeah, I have no connection with any Cubs fans and besides the GM of the Cubs bitching about the Luxury Tax. Really no hate for the Cubbies. It's all marketing
I hate the Twins more then I do the Cubs.
honest umbra
is snell ok pitching 90 pitches?
dim kettle
Snell pitching over 90. So weird seeing that.
dim kettle
The Avs are just the perfect team this year.
The only reason they didn't get to the cup last year because everyone of value got injured at the worst possible time.
dim kettle
Twitter
gloomy meadow
-Antonio Conte looks at a 7th placed Juventus.
"I can work with this" --> Immediately wins an UNBEATEN title run, followed by two more titles
- At an Italy team that just got knocked out of the group stages of the world cup.
"I can work with this" --> Reaches quarter-finals of next tournament to lose very narrowly to world-champions Germany on penalties.
-At a 10th placed Chelsea
"I can work with this" --> wins PL title with then-record for number of wins in a season.
-At a 4th placed Inter
"I can work with this" --> reaches EL final in first season, wins Serie A in second, breaking the decade long period of dominance that he started at Juve.
-At a 7th placed Tottenham
"I cannot work with this"
restive sundial
Lol
hasty basin
dim ledge
Buendia to Aston Villa
dim ledge
May be plus a player?
dim ledge
Just read his tweet too yeah
celest zephyr
Twitter
celest zephyr
Ferrari pole again
Ferrari crash to end Q3 again
smoky fable
Twitter
celest zephyr
i don't get why the magic would think a coach that no one wants would be good
they fired him due to incompetence. it's like hiring scott brooks
side note: how the hell is he still the coach? he should have been fired as soon as they lost
dim kettle
IDK how to feel about it. I'd prefer Penny.
smoky fable
League likes retreads
restive sundial
Ferrari crash to end Q3 again
Binotto masterplan
smoky fable
dim kettle
dim kettle
Lillard to the Magic confirmed 
smoky fable
Lillard doesn't want to be on a worse team
celest zephyr
feels like rodgers tbh
where lillard hasn't really said much of value in terms of his destination and teams inquire since it makes sense to do due dilligence
smoky fable
where lillard hasn't really said much of value in terms of his destination and t...
I think Lillard is loyal though. Rodgers is just fed up with the organization not listening to him.
celest zephyr
true
despite lillard not saying much doubt he's pleased with how things are going either
smoky fable
We'll see what they do
celest zephyr
yeah they have to do something
smoky fable
They have to trade McCollum
And Nurkic is not going to be around either.
To be honest, they might have to start thinking about rebuilding.
celest zephyr
yeah it feels like its either overhaul the team and push around lillard or rebuild
smoky fable
yeah it feels like its either overhaul the team and push around lillard or rebui...
Not kidding, they need players like Klay and Draymond to contend.
Players with those skillsets
celest zephyr
yeah they do
lillard isn't as good as steph, probably not even close, but a similar system to the warriors around him would be amazing
dim kettle
I didn't think he'd be let go now. But it really doesn't matter. The team is gonna be rebuilding for a few years.
tall temple
dynasty soon
dim kettle
I thought the same thing when we drafted Oladipo. The Magic and dynasty don't mix together. 
smoky fable
Cade Cunningham, Jaelen Green, or Evan Mobley or bust
smoky fable
I thought the same thing when we drafted Oladipo. The Magic and dynasty don't mi...
The Shaq and Penny stint was fun, and Dwight Howard was a force in that run to the finals.
dim kettle
The Shaq and Penny stint was fun, and Dwight Howard was a force in that run to t...
Never lasts long though.
smoky fable
True
smoky fable
Never lasts long though.
You hoping for a top 3 pick?
dim kettle
Yeah, but I want that first pick.
celest zephyr
seems to be a good draft
smoky fable
I don't know. I don't think Cunningham is that definitive number one talent, but who knows
smoky fable
He still goes one though
dim kettle
Who knows? The Magic haven't exactly the best track record of drafting players outside of number 1 overall the last 17 years.
celest zephyr
could have had a dynasty or something more long lasting if they did
dim kettle
I would like to have that face of the franchise that could play at least 10-12 years.
That aren't big men, of course.
celest zephyr
that's what every team wants
smoky fable
I would like to have that face of the franchise that could play at least 10-12 y...
McGrady was good for you guys
amazing talent
dim kettle
And then we blew it with him. Thanks Doc.
Could've had Duncan And McGrady on the same court.
smoky fable
Just couldn't get the lottery odds that year
Spurs got such a gift with Robinson out due to injury
dim kettle
Just couldn't get the lottery odds that year
No, we were gonna get him in free agency and Doc didn't want him.
smoky fable
wait what?
smoky fable
No, we were gonna get him in free agency and Doc didn't want him.
Duncan was going to leave in free agency? I never knew that
dim kettle
Yep, the Magic were trying to lure Duncan to Orlando.
smoky fable
Yep, the Magic were trying to lure Duncan to Orlando.
From what Doc said, it was a mistake to let the Spurs get a last talk to convince him to come back though. Why would Doc not want him?
Also saw the rumors about that was him not allowing players' families to travel on road trips
dim kettle
Yeah, pretty much confirmed.
dim kettle
Houston had a lot of bad luck with injuries in the mid to late 2000's.
Yao Ming's career ended so soon too.
smoky fable
Yao Ming's career ended so soon too.
He had no opportunity to rest from what I remember which made it worse.
smoky fable
He had to commit to the Chinese team as well
celest zephyr
just haven't won
smoky fable
Just unlucky afterwards. But they're still fortunate to have two championships in their history
celest zephyr
yeah
dim kettle
Kinda hard when San Antonio was on fire in the 2000's
celest zephyr
just unfortunate to have the guys they had and no rings to show for it
why i don't really like calling it a true dynasty for like 20 years
dim kettle
The West was stacked back then. LAL, the Suns, Spurs, Mavericks.
smoky fable
The Wolves had an elite talent in Garnett, but blew it in that era due to poor decisions.
dim kettle
Because the T-Wolves were and still are a joke of franchise.
You could contract them and nothing of value is lost.
smoky fable
I'm not surprised that ARod wants to move them to Seattle though.
dim kettle
Honestly, you could've said the same thing about the Cavs before Lebron was drafted there.
smoky fable
It'd suck though
smoky fable
Honestly, you could've said the same thing about the Cavs before Lebron was draf...
The Cavs had some decent teams though before Lebron
celest zephyr
the wolves would be something with their talent but they're called the timberwolves
dim kettle
The Cavs had some decent teams though before Lebron
So did the Wolves.
Of course the Wolves could've had Steph Curry.
smoky fable
I feel like the Wolves had one good year with the talents they had and it just went to hell afterwards
smoky fable
Of course the Wolves could've had Steph Curry. <:QueenKEKW:702706011298988045>
Had two chances
And blew them
celest zephyr
they would have wasted him
dim kettle
Who knows? Teams act differently when they have a Superstar.
celest zephyr
true
there's the trailblazers though
plus curry had a lot of ankle injuries early on. idk if the wolves would have helped him solve them
smoky fable
they might have given up on him quickly and Curry might not have been able to develop there.
dim kettle
Remember the Warriors were probably worse off than the T-Wolves at that time. Honestly, it's probably goes down to the butterfly effect.
smoky fable
plus curry had a lot of ankle injuries early on. idk if the wolves would have he...
I think Brandon Roy would have made them a much better team and allowed Garnett to stay in Minnesota for longer. But, you have a fair point with the Curry so I don't know. But they also wanted to trade him for Randy Foye...
dim kettle
Also on a side note. The T-Wolves unis rn are probably some of the worst I've seen.
smoky fable
Also on a side note. The T-Wolves unis rn are probably some of the worst I've se...
These were bad too.
dim kettle
At least with those, they're simple.
celest zephyr
their vice jerseys weren't good this year
dim kettle
I don't like these jersey concepts Nike keeps forcing down my throat. I don't even know whose teams primaries are anymore.
dim kettle
Like apparently the Magic's blue unis are retired. But you couldn't tell me. I don't even know they usually wear anymore. And now they have orange unis.
smoky fable
I don't like these jersey concepts Nike keeps forcing down my throat. I don't ev...
I don't like the Nike jerseys
These ones?
dim kettle
celest zephyr
their black jerseys are cleaner
smoky fable
They are
smoky fable
their black jerseys are cleaner
You ready for the bucks nets game tonight?
Should be a tone setter
celest zephyr
yeah it'll be good
smoky fable
Twitter
dim kettle
Point makes it 1-0 Tampa
celest zephyr
tampa strikes first
dim kettle
They really left Point wide open there. Bruh
celest zephyr
tampa has been more impressive than carolina in this series so far
dim kettle
tampa has been more impressive than carolina in this series so far
The Canes won on Thursday because Mrazek was playing out of his mind.
Point almost had a chance at 2 goals.
dim kettle
What does it take for the refs to call for a penalty shot these days?
dim kettle
You can tell this is gonna be a high scoring game.
dim kettle
Defense stopped giving a fuck.
celest zephyr
this is a goalscoring game
dim kettle
Goaltenders are suppose to tend the net.
dim kettle
The fuck was that?
celest zephyr
idk
dim kettle
Is Tristan Jarry goaltending for the Canes incognito rn or something
rustic ore
WHAT IS THIS GAME?!
celest zephyr
tristan jarry would be proud
simple seal
Jesus Christ what a game
rustic ore
If they remember how to play defense then maybe
smoky fable
Yeah
celest zephyr
if either team can play defense they might win
rustic ore
Kuch is just a 1 man wrecking crew since coming back from injury
Oh wait, ESPN messed up
Still 6-4, was wondering why there had apparently been such a big delay between my TV and ESPN
smoky fable
Damn it ESPN
dim kettle
Bolts win. 3-1.
rustic ore
Lol, that almost went in
dim kettle
Yeah, the empty netter. Always be like that.
rustic ore
But at least they have their feet on Carolina's throats now
That's cool, next W we get with Vasy as our playoff Goalie he'll have the most Ws by a Russian born goalie in postseason history
simple seal
This series a paralel of round 1 so far
simple seal
The Marlins just chocked HARD
They were up 5-2 in the bottom of the 8th, Pirates loaded the bases with 2 outs and then
Walk, 5-3
Hit by pitch, 5-4
Field error, 5-6
dim kettle
Against the Pirates. LOL
smoky fable
They walked a dude who hasnt hit for shit all season
Wonder what the managers reasoning behind that was.
simple seal
Oh it wasn't intentional, it was the walk that scored a run lmao
dim kettle
And the Marlins tie it up.
dim kettle
Can't ruin the tank after all.
simple seal
6-6, bottom of the 9th time
haughty moss
Oof harden
simple seal
Man is pretty cursed at the playoffs oof
smoky fable
that right hamstring injury is flaring
Durant turned the ball over inbounding.
I've never seen that
He just hit the back of the backboard
If Harden can't play, Bucks in 6
celest zephyr
nets team stopped by injuries
man crazy that harden is the one getting injured though
smoky fable
that hamstring has been an issue for them
Always liked Tucker
Glad to see him do well
celest zephyr
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1401322581769080839
yikes
tall temple
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1401322581769080839
dudeeee
hazy jacinth
nets lost?
this season is ass
did everyone's trainer get brain damage?
are the floors too wet?
are the shoes that bad?
tall temple
nets are still alive
smoky fable
Twitter
Bad news gets worse
Joe Harris is such an integral part of the Net's offense.
Outside of the stars
Nice effort by Griffin for that hustle play
Budenholzer always has a tendency to play his bench earlier than needed. don't know why
why is he sitting Giannis for 7 minutes?
Nets up 9
smoky fable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-POW2g3TZE&ab_channel=BucsRaysBolts
I did not expect that intro
simple seal
Pirates walk it off in the 12th
dim kettle
Boston up 1-0
smoky fable
interesting way to end the half
dim kettle
And the Isles answer back.
smoky fable
https://twitter.com/robertbrender/status/1401326288355225602
Yeah they suck. Having pitchers on the injury list also doesn't help
dim kettle
Yeah they suck. Having pitchers on the injury list also doesn't help
It's sucks for them, because they try to tank they win too much. When they try to win they suck.
smoky fable
Nets just playing well
rustic ore
Does MLB do a draft lotto like the NBA?
dim kettle
Does MLB do a draft lotto like the NBA?
No. But a hell of a lot of rounds though.
All 20 rounds of them.
rustic ore
Gotcha
dim kettle
It used to be 40 rounds till this year.
celest zephyr
damn bucks are losing bad
smoky fable
It used to be 40 rounds till this year.
Do you like the nba and nhl lottery system?
dim kettle
I fucking hate the lottery concept. Just screams rigging. Their excuse is that NBA and NHL teams will tank and get great players day one when in reality just because you have the number one pick doesn't mean you're gonna get the guy every time.
smoky fable
It does boost your chances though if you get the number one pick.
dim kettle
Doesn't matter though. The NFL and MLB have proven time and time again that tanking and getting the number one pick doesn't always mean you're set for a dynasty.
smoky fable
That falls more on the organization
dim kettle
It's worse for the NHL too because most NHL prospects take time to get to the pros.
It honestly feels like the lottery is only there for more control by the league. Cleveland getting the 1st pick multiple times 7-8 years ago just flat out rigging. Same as NO with AD.
And that doesn't even get me started with the fact that teams still tank anyways regardless of the lotto, so what's the point of having it if it doesn't fix the problem?
haughty moss
Man Middelton is terrible rn
smoky fable
And that doesn't even get me started with the fact that teams still tank anyways...
Generates more interest in the draft process
smoky fable
Man Middelton is terrible rn
He gets outplayed by Blake Griffin
native sonnet
Teams are literally always going to tank if a draft system exists.
dim kettle
Generates more interest in the draft process
Again, It feels like the lotto is only there for more control by the league.
dim kettle
They've rigged multiple drafts. It's just stupid and it's never going away.
smoky fable
They've rigged multiple drafts. It's just stupid and it's never going away.
I don’t buy it being rigged. If it was rigged, those guys sitting in the room during the actual lottery for the nba would catch it.
What good would it do to rig it?
dim kettle
NO getting the first pick, after getting new ownership, right after trading their franchise piece in CP3. Yeah, it sure isn't rigged in anyway possible.
smoky fable
NO getting the first pick, after getting new ownership, right after trading thei...
If it was rigged, why would they not try to get the Knicks the number one pick to get Zion? Big market team.
dim kettle
Honestly, I don't think it happens now with Sliver was commissioner. But David Stern multple times over the years have done that crap before.
smoky fable
Or even the Lakers to a slim extent that year
smoky fable
Honestly, I don't think it happens now with Sliver was commissioner. But David S...
I equate Stern more with the refs being biased towards big market teams than any draft meddling.
smoky fable
And the knicks still didn’t win
dim kettle
Patrick Ewing was still THE guy for the Knicks for years and years.
smoky fable
It got them money
dim kettle
Isles scored. 2-1
smoky fable
Nets take game 1
Durant and Harden played heavy minutes, but hard to beat them when guys like Mike James and Griffin contribute scoring
Especially with Middleton being poor
It was a beat down
celest zephyr
hard to beat the nets when their other guys come to play
middleton has to come ready to relieve pressure from giannis
haughty moss
Bud can't coach to save his life
celest zephyr
he can't adjust to save his life
haughty moss
no reason Giannis should play under 40 mins
smoky fable
Bud always plays his bench early for some reason
celest zephyr
giannis is such a mismatch
smoky fable
If it goes 6 to 7 games, I’d believe in his strategy. The Bucks also shot poorly from 3 though
celest zephyr
nets shot average though
celest zephyr
the nets very well could though
yeah it will be
giannis has to play 40 plus minutes
if he can do this in 34 minutes then they can't stop him
dim kettle
Isles with the empty netter. Series is tied.
rustic ore
Islanders are gonna tie up the series
Yeah
Love to see it, hopefully the Lightning can win on Tuesday and NY-BOS goes to 7
smoky fable
Love to see it, hopefully the Lightning can win on Tuesday and NY-BOS goes to 7
Really lucky to always expect a contender with the lightning.
dim kettle
The Lightning for the longest time was the only team that won in Tampa. You know, until Brady arrived last year.
rustic ore
Yup
smoky fable
They’ve always been competitive it seems like
dim kettle
Since Vinik became owner, it seems like that.
dim kettle
Tampa is a strong sports town
Eh, We have 4 titles. But it's not like the Bucs and Rays have been consistent winners.
smoky fable
In its present state
dim kettle
Yeah, for now. I'm always expecting the Bucs to come back down to Earth.
rustic ore
Same 
smoky fable
Same <:BobbinFeels:701983945293561887>
Expect that when Brady falls off and Bruce Arians retires.
rustic ore
smoky fable
Just being realistic
haughty moss
then it's trask szn
dim kettle
Expect that when Brady falls off and Bruce Arians retires.
Quite frankly, BA and Brady did their job. They won a title and I expect nothing after that.
They don't need to.
dim kettle
It's not gonna be rebuild though. They're gonna be in "competitive mode" like they did last post SB run.
Which means the glories of 7-8 win teams maybe a 10-11 win season 2 times in 5 years spend.
smoky fable
I think they’ll be some really bad seasons thrown in there due to injuries
But who knows
rustic ore
Though tbf our GM nailed the 2018-2020 drafts so it would seem a good foundation has been set for when Trask would presumably take over
smoky fable
Though tbf our GM nailed the 2018-2020 drafts so it would seem a good foundation...
You think BA would stay for that?
He’s getting old and had a health issue.
dim kettle
Trask is our new Chris Simms. Just mediocrity awaits.
rustic ore
No but I imagine either Bowles or Leftwich has been set up as the heir apparent
smoky fable
Don’t expect anything
dim kettle
I want Bowles to be HC so bad. But it's really gonna depend on drafting.
smoky fable
No but I imagine either Bowles or Leftwich has been set up as the heir apparent
Need a good OC with Bowles and Leftwich is still an uncertainty alone.
rustic ore
Same but I'm fine if Leftwich ends up being the guy
smoky fable
Don’t know if Licht will go in the same direction.
smoky fable
Same but I'm fine if Leftwich ends up being the guy
You think the Glazers and Licht listen to BA? Serious question.
rustic ore
Of course they do
smoky fable
what if they have an outside candidate that they like through interviews.
dim kettle
As I explain why Leftwich is an overrated HC candidate The Bucs run the ball down the middle with no gain on 1st down.
rustic ore
I doubt that severely, they knew that BA wouldn't be with them for the long term
smoky fable
*As I explain why Leftwich is an overrated HC candidate The Bucs run the ball do...
He was working with Mike McCoy so it made sense
They were terrible there and would always run the ball up the middle on first down.
rustic ore
So it would only make sense to develop an heir apparent while he was here
dim kettle
After that dominance against the Chiefs, Toad Bowles should be the next HC of the Bucs. It's as simple as that.
smoky fable
After that dominance against the Chiefs, Toad Bowles should be the next HC of th...
What if he’s hired by another coach in the next cycle?
I know offensive coaches are more valuable, but there’s a chance...
rustic ore
Then we'll take those 2 free 3rd round comp picks and wish him well
smoky fable
That’d be smart
dim kettle
What if he’s hired by another coach in the next cycle?
I would believe that if you know, if Josh McDaniels was hired as a HC already. He's in the same situation Bowles is in rn. He knows he's the successor.
rustic ore
The people speculating that it's Patricia and not McDaniels being set up to succeed BB in NE when he retires got me like
dim kettle
Josh would've taken the job with Indi if he knew he wasn't gonna be the successor in NE.
Also, apparently nobody watches Lions games if they think Patricia is a quality HC.
smoky fable
The people speculating that it's Patricia and not McDaniels being set up to succ...
He’s probably the DC.