The Official NBA Season Thread: I’m like Jayson Tatum in the Olympics I'm not playing

[tay1]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

“To bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports”

 

[D StaXX]

I'm over the Jason Kidd experience.
Bring on Ime.

 

[king j]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

Freq suppose to be Austin Rivers?

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Wait Al bundy is playing Donald Sterling?

 

[WASHED KING]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

This is hilarious.

 

[dman14]

strong cast for the Clippers film
can't wait!

 

[RustyShackleford]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

Griffin, Doc Morpheus, Lil Murda as CP3

 

[B Sox]

They should’ve gone all offense the second they made the Cryrie trade. They don’t have any personnel left to actually be good defensively.

 

[geno90221]

Lil Murda

 

[krazy88s]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

FX is really good with these kind of shows. The OJ and Versace shows was damn good TV

 

[WASHED KING]

I want basketball scenes.

I need them...I hope Fishburne tries to talk like Doc too.

 

[MVP]

Who's playing Anderson Cooper?

 

[Maximus Meridius]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

Lawerence got the Doc Rivers spray on shapeup and everything

Why everything Clippers related gotta be C-level and goofy

 

[wavycrocket]

Glad they mentioned Pacific. He did a real good job over there. Mighty Mouse is cut out to be a good HC

 

[B Sox]

Have heard nothing but good things about Mighty Mouse. Happy for him.

 

[wavycrocket]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

That’s the Karombo thug from P-Valley, playing Cp3? Oh man lmao

Is that NT’s very own Fousey, playing Blake Griffin?

This is going to be terrible. I know that ain’t LARRY! I was just watching the Deep cover trailer. No ********

 

[dasitmane]

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling (Ed O’Neill), whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60-plus years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano.

Blake Griffin.

CP3 looks more like Qrich

 

[Moheezy]

Healthy Giannis would get my vote, and what Embiid has been doing the last few months is undeniable, but what’s the cherry picking with Jokic stats exactly?

He’s 25/12/10 on the #1 seed in the West and currently leading the league in-

TS%
PER (leader in this has won MVP many years in a row now)
Win Shares
Offensive Win Shares
Win Shares Per 48
Box Plus/Minus
Offensive Box Plus/Minus
Defensive Box Plus/Minus
Value Over Replacement Player
Defensive Rebound Percentage

Seems like that would be A LOT of cherry picking.

I can't argue his offensive stats. He's definitely up there with the all-time greats.

Anyone can argue about his advanced stats defensively, but at the end of the day, he's a cone on defence, players will constantly hunt for him and he will be subbed out for defensive possessions of close games. No idea why that's being ignored.

Then you talk about narratives, Zach Lowe (who is arguably the most influential media personality with MVP votes) is all in on Joker which is ironic because he said this a few years back: "Zach Lowe in 2019 on why he voted for Giannis as the MVP over Harden: "Giannis is not quite Harden as a scorer, or passer. He is unguardable. But the gap on offense, is not big enough to trump the gap on defense. Harden is a defensive liability even with the Rockets defensive scheme"

The goal post shifts to fit narratives which in the media space, is very important with influencing the votes.

Everyone is talking about how Denver is the #1 seed in the west, but guess what? Philly is half a game behind Denver in overall standings. Not to mention the top teams in the west is dealing with injuries (Zion when the Pels were #3, KD, LeBron, Curry etc...).

I'm too lazy to find the clips, but also the narrative of Joker never playing with an all star or all nba player over the years and still do this. I mean, technically, Embiid isn't playing with an all star this year either. And why are they talking about previous years in some scenarios and not others? Oh yeah, to fit the narratives.

On the last note, Value over replacement player: When Deandre Jordan is your replacement player, that's not a very impressive stat to look at.

Rant over. lol

 

[adobecs4]

They have ginger Khris Humphries playing Blake Griffin

 

[addict4sneakers]

We might be doomed, beam team.

 

[rolaholic]

How true is this?

 

[dacomeup]

Anyone can argue about his advanced stats defensively, but at the end of the day, he's a cone on defence, players will constantly hunt for him and he will be subbed out for defensive possessions of close games. No idea why that's being ignored.

When is Jokic going to be subbed out for defensive possessions in close games? I think osh kosh bosh pointed out already, but for all this focus on Jokic’s defense as of late to try and cherry pick his performance game by game — the Sixers are only .5 points better than the Nuggets in defensive rating.

Embiid is definitely a better rim protector. They’re also going to pull him out on the perimeter and make him switch on PnRs and he’s going to struggle there as well.

 

[Mister Meaner]

Not gonna happen but I support Jimmy on this one.

I think most Knicks fans are appreciative of the problem child’s efforts this year but will not blink or wince should the unthinkable happen this summer.

Just send the Jovic kid over & call it even.

 

[dacomeup]

On the last note, Value over replacement player: When Deandre Jordan is your replacement player, that's not a very impressive stat to look at.

That’s not what value over replacement player means AT ALL . Including the link below if that would be helpful for you to better understand

VORP may settle debate between Michael, LeBron

There’s this great advanced basketball stat called VORP. It stands for “Value over Replacement Player.”

www.dailyitem.com

 

[WASHED KING]