Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Negrodamus · Post #1461 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Apr 3, 2024 2:06 am

Man every series in the West is going to be awesome this playoffs. I feel like the TWolves are the only fraud.

76ciology · Post #1462 » by **76ciology** » Wed Apr 3, 2024 3:49 am

TheBallsDeeper · Post #1463 » by **TheBallsDeeper** » Wed Apr 3, 2024 4:47 am

Wemby unbelievable today. Up there with Shaq as the best rookie big man I've seen. The way he changes the ooppositions game plan is so rare, and he's still a kid.

Not sure many agree, but I think Embiid's best is better than Shaq's best, because Embiid is the best player in the NBA on both ends, just can't do it enough. But Rookie year, Wemby is just next level. If he stays healthy, he will be the best player since Lebron.

Post #1464 » by **Stanford** » Wed Apr 3, 2024 12:09 pm

Centers seem to go off against Wembanyama

ProcessDoctor · Post #1465 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Wed Apr 3, 2024 6:21 pm

We’ve got about 2-3 more years until this is Wemby’s league. Sooner if they acquire the right pieces around him.

the_process · Post #1466 » by **the_process** » Wed Apr 3, 2024 11:43 pm

Stanford wrote:Centers seem to go off against Wembanyama

Vic needs to add strength to his frame before he's running the league. Assuming he can, of course.

76ciology · Post #1467 » by **76ciology** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 1:55 am

Malachi Flynn 50pts. You know what time of the season is this.

Wilfried · Post #1468 » by **Wilfried** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 7:50 am

What our the chances LeBron leaves Lakers after this season?
And what our the chances he comes to Philly?

To me 90% and 75%

76ciology · Post #1469 » by **76ciology** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 10:06 am

Wilfried wrote:What our the chances LeBron leaves Lakers after this season?
And what our the chances he comes to Philly?

To me 90% and 75%

50% and 1%

Leaves because he doesnt seem THAT happy

1% because never say never and it would be a legacy suicide to come here. Not only will he forget how to shoot but he would be asked to carry a lot of load and he wont survive the high expectation of Philly fans. Oh. And I also dont want him here at this stage of his career. He’s more of a distraction

Post #1470 » by **Stanford** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 10:40 am

76ciology wrote:Malachi Flynn 50pts. You know what time of the season is this.

I've always liked him. Smooth shot, good handle, great in pick and roll.

the_process · Post #1471 » by **the_process** » Fri Apr 5, 2024 12:35 pm

Wilfried wrote:What our the chances LeBron leaves Lakers after this season?
And what our the chances he comes to Philly?

To me 90% and 75%

25% and 1%.

He has said he wants to stay and retire in LA, but the door is open for leaving if Bronny gets drafted elsewhere and comes to the league IMO.

Either way, I have to think LeBron only has two years at most left.

Post #1472 » by **Stanford** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 12:01 pm

**** Doc Rivers, top 10 coach of all time

Kobblehead · Post #1473 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 12:47 pm

Crazy thing is that the Lakers were just in the conference finals last year. LeBron's best bet might be to stand pat.

mjkvol · Post #1474 » by **mjkvol** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 4:25 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Crazy thing is that the Lakers were just in the conference finals last year. LeBron's best bet might be to stand pat.

Hope he stands pat and forces the Lakers to waste a pick on his son, and it sets them back 3-4 years when the inevitable rebuild comes.

Kobblehead · Post #1475 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 2:46 pm

It's wild to think that there's going to be a player in the NBA (Bronny James) that I could beat 1-on-1.

Wilfried · Post #1476 » by **Wilfried** » Mon Apr 8, 2024 7:45 am

Looks like the play-in will be against Miami.

No excuses to lose, but they have the edge with their killer mentality I feel

the_process · Post #1477 » by **the_process** » Mon Apr 8, 2024 2:05 pm

I still think the Pacers lose a game down the stretch here. The only question then becomes do the Sixers lose one as well? Pulling that one out last night was a big boost to their 6th seed hopes IMO.

Jailblazers7 · Post #1478 » by **Jailblazers7** » Mon Apr 8, 2024 2:24 pm

I’m curious to see how other players adjust to Wemby long term. Part of his disruption right now is due to players being shocked by his length & uncertain how to play against it. That may never change but players will find his pressure points and develop counters.

Kobblehead · Post #1479 » by **Kobblehead** » Mon Apr 8, 2024 6:59 pm

Jailblazers7 wrote:I’m curious to see how other players adjust to Wemby long term. Part of his disruption right now is due to players being shocked by his length & uncertain how to play against it. That may never change but players will find his pressure points and develop counters.

The best way to counter length in other sports (MMA, boxing, football, etc) is to get in close. Attack Wemby by running through his chest. Which is what Embiid did successfully a lot in the game he dropped 70+ on him.

Wemby will always have a problem with power players. He has awful body type for maintaining strength. Similar to Nerlens Noel, he's too narrow. His shoulder length does not bode well for him ever carrying enough weight to anchor in the post.

76ciology · Post #1480 » by **76ciology** » Tue Apr 9, 2024 3:57 am

the_process wrote:I still think the Pacers lose a game down the stretch here. The only question then becomes do the Sixers lose one as well? Pulling that one out last night was a big boost to their 6th seed hopes IMO.

Seems like the Pacers v Cavs and Sixers v Magic will determine the play-in situation