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

[osh kosh bosh]

Mediocre compared to what? There's a 6 and 7 seed left in the west. An 8 seed and a 2 and 3 seed in a struggle fest in the east. They're the best team remaining. If the Nuggets aren't equipped to win a chip it's because their best player isn't good enough.

I respect how hard you are working to keep the narrative going.

 

[dacomeup]

Nobody is disagreeing with him but saying that getting to a second contract is your definition of success (not being the best player at your position or winning a championship) is very telling. It's also interesting that he's willing to say this out loud; most people feel this way but wouldn't say it in an interview.

This just speaks to his level of motivation. I don't think he's a bad guy for wanting to maximize his earnings and take care of his family but if I'm a team who wants to win a championship, I would prefer someone who would at least say that winning is important to him

I think the biggest issue is that getting the second contract was his goal as THE NUMBER 1 PICK . Like you’re almost guaranteed to get a second contract. There was nothing in that about the type of player he wanted to be, hell winning ROY as a goal would’ve even been impressive

 

[wavycrocket]

Can't wait for Jokic to cook AD. See what the reactions are.

nothing, because that matchup is not happening this year.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I did not notice that Nuggets put up 81 in the first half

Mediocre

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I respect how hard you are working to keep the narrative going.

What narrative?

 

[trynafeelmink]

the Jokic doesn't have any help bus is already starting

He Had the Cinderella version of Jamal in the Bubble putting up 26/6/5 on 50/45/90 & still lost in 6 to the Lakers...

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Annually in the WCF???? who said that??

Since ya'll don't count the bubble..... this is his first time in the WCF

now ya'll talking like he just won finals MVP, 2 time MVP (3 times in some eyes), labeled the best player in the world But i'm supposed to be impressed because he put up nice numbers and made a conference finals??

Who's really moving goal post here

This is Dirk Gasol first WCF, what is all the flexing about??? I just don't get it.

When other great players win MVP's the pressure to get a chip goes up. They want different rules.

 

[millzszn93]

 

[sneeker]

Rondo says HI !

 

[sneeker]

Really want equal slander for someone called King and someone called Joker.

Someone with an established resume and someone that is still in the midst of building their resume.

Just be typing to type really

another one is called a Freak.

 

[shotsrangout]

But it’s true.

2008 to 2015/16

7-8 out of 20 years, is not most.

Sorry.

It’s actually a credit to Bron longevity.

Y’all just saying things in here. That’s ok but you know you are just saying things

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Mediocre compared to what? There's a 6 and 7 seed left in the west. An 8 seed and a 2 and 3 seed in a struggle fest in the east. They're the best team remaining. If the Nuggets aren't equipped to win a chip it's because their best player isn't good enough.

Idk, I’m just going by what you called his supporting cast throughout the season. Did you not categorize them as such?

 

[sneeker]

Tough fake gangster Booker being a crybaby and not talking to the media after the game

that's Shaq's boi.

 

[N41D]

I don't think it's a mistake quite yet.
The new CBA rules are gonna make it even tougher to build truly great dominant teams.

I think the quality of the average championship team. Is gunna go down a bit from what we are use to.

and imo Book + KD + Role guys who can shoot is enough to be contenders going forward.


Id rather have KD then go start rolling dice on draft picks hoping you get a guy good enough to pair with Booker.

Window gonna be as slender as KD's build, but with this new CBA when you're all in, you're all the way ****in in.

I'd rather be all in with KD and the front runner than not.

 

[sneeker]

PHX basically got absolutely nothing out of both CP3 and Ayton in a series against the 1 seed. I don't think Monty is all that great, but making him the fall guy for this isn't a great look.

funny how PHX players were talking smack against a hobbled Clippers.

 

[addict4sneakers]

This is Dirk Gasol first WCF, what is all the flexing about??? I just don't get it.

When other great players win MVP's the pressure to get a chip goes up. They want different rules.

2nd WCF

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

the Jokic doesn't have any help bus is already starting

He Had the Cinderella version of Jamal in the Bubble putting up 26/6/5 on 50/45/90 & still lost in 6 to the Lakers...

Nuggets have 6 players averaging double figures. None shooting below 46% from the field. Brown the only one below 39% from 3. There's no reason they shouldn't make the finals and beat Miami or push Boston to at least 6 if not win

 

[Maximus Meridius]

If Jokic wins a ring you’re gonna have to come to grips with saying he did so with mediocre help

If he doesn’t win a ring then he’s somewhat excused because he has mediocre help

You took paint and chose a corner and I’m not sure wut the reason for that was

Hilarious

 

[sneeker]

Playing why would he be playing for ANYONE next year, dude is done. Every year no matter the team same outcome. I don't get the feeling he would be the type to come off the bench either, have to figure out a way to save him for the playoffs. Place him in a stasis chamber for entire season.

Meh probably still get injured in the playoffs.

he might want to join Lebron with the Lakers. who knows? he might get a ring there.

 

[wavycrocket]

This is Dirk Gasol first WCF, what is all the flexing about??? I just don't get it.

When other great players win MVP's the pressure to get a chip goes up. They want different rules.

Just continuing to dispel y’all false narrative that“Dirk Gasol” is just a “regular season player”.

Especially compared to the other big in Philly, who y’all claim is so much better.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Hilarious

I did not say this to be clear, I have been confused by the narrative that Jokic doesn’t have adequate help (or that porter and Murray are sub par) when he has one of the most complete teams in the league

 

[addict4sneakers]

Nuggets supporting cast isn’t mediocre at all

 

[Maximus Meridius]

2nd WCF

Oh that was fake right? Asterisk season right?

 

[sneeker]

proof of terrible defense.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Nuggets supporting cast isn’t mediocre at all

A particular lakers fan has been railing against Murray and porters abilities all season