**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**

[Vincent Van Goat]

I've heard some Sac media guys still say Bagley can play 3

Wouldn't shock me at all to see Vlade throw a bag at WCS and trot out Bag/Belijca/WCS or let WCS go and do Bag/Belijca/Giles

They tried this in the pre season several times

 

[addict4sneakers]

WCS has blocked less shots than Fox, let him get his money elsewhere. He’s been great this year for the kings but moneybaggs is doing the same thing in less minutes

 

[pums]

He’s a legit 5. He’s blocking more shots than WCS, weighs 5 pounds less, and is 6 years younger.

I don’t believe in listed weights eye test shows that bags has been getting bodied as a 5

 

[addict4sneakers]

I don’t believe in listed weights eye test shows that bags has been getting bodied as a 5

Fair enough. But he’s 19. Let’s say he’s 220 on a good day. It’ll be interesting to see how much weight he can add without losing athleticism.

But everything about him is a 5

 

[addict4sneakers]

Joeger just gotta stop having that man post up. He’s not bullying anyone. Just rim run, cut and dunk

 

[pums]

Fair enough. But he’s 19. Let’s say he’s 220 on a good day. It’ll be interesting to see how much weight he can add without losing athleticism.

But everything about him is a 5

Thats my only worry with him hes the goods but hes a tweener on d

 

[JD617]

 

[addict4sneakers]

Thats my only worry with him hes the goods but hes a tweener on d

Kings just need to play as fast as possible to wear those lumbering bigs down.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

The weakness was playing buddy hield sporadic minutes. We saw Bogdon was good las year too.

Again, both teams got exactly what they needed

Buddy has proven a lot so far, and in hindsight I'd choose a closing lineup of Fox, Buddy, Bogs, Luka, Giles over Fox, Buddy, Bogs, Belijca or Giles, Bagley

A lot of teams won because this draft class is that special. Some won more than others, not ready to say Phoenix or Sacramento goofed after 25 games

 

[junglejim]

Has the western conference ever been this deep? I dont remember a time when there has been so many team with a .500 or above record or pretty damn close to it. Damn near every team in the west has a .500 record except the suns

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Seeing how much they've lost through free agency, trades and injury, it's more so surprising they've started out this well

Seeing how stout the west is 1-14 I'd be surprised if they got to the playoffs. I think the west top to bottom is even tougher than any of us imagined

I remember NTer's calling people idiots for saying the Spurs might not make the playoffs even with all the injuries

 

[pums]

The westbrook rock a baby celebration is the best celebration since Dekimbe’s finger wag

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Kings didn’t goof. Suns definitely did.

Per 36 this season, bagley been better than Luka. Both teams got what they wanted

i don't care what the Suns say publicly. They did not hire his national team coach 2 weeks before the lottery only for them to be "unanimous" on taking Ayton from the jump. Either Luka's people told both PHX and SAC he wasn't playing there or some finessing took place behind the scenes.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Has the western conference ever been this deep? I dont remember a time when there has been so many team with a .500 or above record or pretty damn close to it. Damn near every team in the west has a .500 record except the suns

09-10 the West real deep.

 

[pmatic]

I can't feel confident WCS is going to maintain his play in the years to come. This reeks of a young, enigmatic big man in a contract year playing well then reverting to inconsistent play after being rewarded with a payday.

 

[numbah1grimey]

Spurs organization gotta atone for Kawhi.

Pop deserves ALL of this. They tried to railroad that man, now they stuck with 33 year old Lamarcus Aldridge.

Even in old age (late 30s, 40s) Tim Duncan was a DOG on defense. Aldridge SUCKS. Point blank period. Why they even signed that man is beyond me. He never played defense.

Then had the nerve to sign Pau, years ago. Stupid. They deserve all this.

 

[pmatic]

i don't care what the Suns say publicly. They did not hire his national team coach 2 weeks before the lottery only for them to be "unanimous" on taking Ayton from the jump. Either Luka's people told both PHX and SAC he wasn't playing there or some finessing took place behind the scenes.

Sarver is a Arizona alum, meddles in bball decisions, and he always tries to make good press.

 

[JD617]

Unathletic non-shooter stopping on a dime like this

 

[pmatic]

It was against Evan Turner, so does that really count?

 

[dacomeup]

JD617 He's already moving so slow, deceleration doesn't mean anything.

 

[sohi 23]

*Luka Doncic makes a basketball play*

The Ringer & “NBA Twitter”: omggggg did you see this three Is he European James Harden? Or Euro MJ/Lebron?

I love Luka but

 

[buc em]

Wildin to think the Sixers find a way to win tonight?

It’s a tough matchup but we’ve won 8 out of our last 9 games and have the second most wins in the league behind them. Not sure why you think it would be crazy to do so.

 

[ill steelo]

Have we ever had a conference run 14 deep? This is wild. March & April are gonna be insane if everyone can stay healthy.

 

[lawdog1]

Has the western conference ever been this deep? I dont remember a time when there has been so many team with a .500 or above record or pretty damn close to it. Damn near every team in the west has a .500 record except the suns

It’s been deep before. There’s been years when .500 didn’t get you in the playoffs, but nothing like this year that I can remember. There is literally only one truly bad team in the West. It’s never been like that before.

 

[addict4sneakers]

*Luka Doncic makes a basketball play*

The Ringer & “NBA Twitter”: omggggg did you see this three Is he European James Harden? Or Euro MJ/Lebron?

I love Luka but

1000% agree. Zion getting the same treatment