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Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 2:06 am
by Negrodamus
Man every series in the West is going to be awesome this playoffs. I feel like the TWolves are the only fraud.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 3:49 am
by 76ciology

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 4:47 am
by TheBallsDeeper
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 12:09 pm
by Stanford
Centers seem to go off against Wembanyama

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 6:21 pm
by ProcessDoctor
We’ve got about 2-3 more years until this is Wemby’s league. Sooner if they acquire the right pieces around him.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Wed Apr 3, 2024 11:43 pm
by the_process
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Thu Apr 4, 2024 1:55 am
by 76ciology
Malachi Flynn 50pts. You know what time of the season is this.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Thu Apr 4, 2024 7:50 am
by Wilfried
What our the chances LeBron leaves Lakers after this season?
And what our the chances he comes to Philly?

To me 90% and 75%

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Thu Apr 4, 2024 10:06 am
by 76ciology
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

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Thu Apr 4, 2024 10:40 am
by Stanford
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Fri Apr 5, 2024 12:35 pm
by the_process
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Sat Apr 6, 2024 12:01 pm
by Stanford
**** Doc Rivers, top 10 coach of all time

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Sat Apr 6, 2024 12:47 pm
by Kobblehead
Crazy thing is that the Lakers were just in the conference finals last year. LeBron's best bet might be to stand pat.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Sat Apr 6, 2024 4:25 pm
by mjkvol
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Sun Apr 7, 2024 2:46 pm
by Kobblehead
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 8, 2024 7:45 am
by Wilfried
Looks like the play-in will be against Miami.

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

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 8, 2024 2:05 pm
by the_process
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 8, 2024 2:24 pm
by Jailblazers7
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Mon Apr 8, 2024 6:59 pm
by Kobblehead
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.

Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season

Posted: Tue Apr 9, 2024 3:57 am
by 76ciology
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