THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP

[ballinsam23]

That's the thing though. It's like you can't be a minority and talk hoops unless you're Kendrick Perkins or Stephen Jackson

Like, why do we have to be 6'10 bucks in order to have our takes on hoop validated and they don't ya know.

Thats the thing though. There are plenty of talented minorities or at least minorities who know the right people. A lot of them started as writers though. From SAS to Shams now. I think that’s why major networks only have blog boys and ex NBA players/coaches on the panels. It’s the perfect balance and leads to devils advocate type discussions. Idk if they’re tryna have someone whose the best of both worlds

 

[antidope]

Nate Jones been a good follow on Twitter for years. Not sure if he has a pod though.

I love his stuff.

For all the flack they catch on a day to day basis Duncd On is great too. Best game recaps you're going to find.

 

[ballinsam23]

I’m a firm believer of if you’ve never hooped in some kind of competitive organized basketball or coached at some level then it’s hard to fully agree with what you say about the sport. Numbers don’t say the whole story. You definitely need both. There are some people (outliers) who can just grasp things on the court who’ve never really played on any level outside the playgrounds though. Rare breed who would probably be successful analyzing most sports.

 

[P C H]

Thats the thing though. There are plenty of talented minorities or at least minorities who know the right people. A lot of them started as writers though. From SAS to Shams now. I think that’s why major networks only have blog boys and ex NBA players/coaches on the panels. It’s the perfect balance and leads to devils advocate type discussions. Idk if they’re tryna have someone whose the best of both worlds

Point taken lol I see it

 

[had pants]

 

[pmatic]

 

[xwestbullyx]

Took care of business to close out 2019. Tatum, Kemba, and Hayward all over 20 on good splits.

2nd place in the East going into the new year

That was a good game played on both ends by the C’s. They kept forcing a lot of turnovers by the Hornets’ guards.

But maaannn, Tatum ain’t ever met a shot he didn’t like, lol.

 

[ahat]

Portland

 

[everysingletime]

I’m a firm believer of if you’ve never hooped in some kind of competitive organized basketball or coached at some level then it’s hard to fully agree with what you say about the sport. Numbers don’t say the whole story. You definitely need both. There are some people (outliers) who can just grasp things on the court who’ve never really played on any level outside the playgrounds though. Rare breed who would probably be successful analyzing most sports.

Yea but at the same time some ppl put too much stock on basketball experience. Just because you're the better player, doesn't mean you know more hoops. Michael Jordan is arguably the best player to touch a ball and I wouldn't trust him to scout for, coach for, or run a team.

 

[Moheezy]

Smh...trade him now.

 

[B Sox]

That was a good game played on both ends by the C’s. They kept forcing a lot of turnovers by the Hornets’ guards.

But maaannn, Tatum ain’t ever met a shot he didn’t like, lol.

He’s a good shooter with good footwork that excels at getting decent looks. He should shoot a lot. Probably needs to cut that runner out of his repertoire though. Don’t think I’ve seen him hit one all year.

 

[ballinsam23]

Yea but at the same time some ppl put too much stock on basketball experience. Just because you're the better player, doesn't mean you know more hoops. Michael Jordan is arguably the best player to touch a ball and I wouldn't trust him to scout for, coach for, or run a team.

The thing with MJ is he just didn’t have the right personnel. Like it doesn’t take 1 person to scout, coach, run a team. There were bad advisors and departments all throughout that organization. Obviously all the blame will go on him though.

Even with Phil Jackson as an executive. He might’ve had the right ideas or eyes for talent/attitudes but he was terrible with contracts and stubborn with the changing of times (triangle)

As much flack as KD gets, he has a great eye for talent. Chris Paul too actually.

 

[pmatic]

The thing with MJ is he just didn’t have the right personnel. Like it doesn’t take 1 person to scout, coach, run a team. There were bad advisors and departments all throughout that organization. Obviously all the blame will go on him though.

Even with Phil Jackson as an executive. He might’ve had the right ideas or eyes for talent/attitudes but he was terrible with contracts and stubborn with the changing of times (triangle)

The one year Charlotte tanked, they lost out on AD. I think MJ was so burned by that year, he's content to run the treadmill of mediocrity.

 

[lawdog1]

Yea but at the same time some ppl put too much stock on basketball experience. Just because you're the better player, doesn't mean you know more hoops. Michael Jordan is arguably the best player to touch a ball and I wouldn't trust him to scout for, coach for, or run a team.

True. There aren’t that many of them, but there a few ex-player analysts that rely on their experience and incorporate analytics and new ways of thinking about hoops. I think Tim Legler is pretty good in that way. Greg Anthony is solid also.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

As far as just shooting the **** and talking hoops give me former pros all day

 

[B Sox]

I enjoy The Mismatch/Ringer NBA Show. KOC has his nerd takes and Chris Vernon usually combats it with some barbershop stuff.

 

[dacomeup]

Really gotta be annoying not getting to smash in peace

THE NERVE coming from you.

 

[ahat]

As far as just shooting the **** and talking hoops give me former pros all day

Saying you want a cwebb and reggie podcast

 

[D StaXX]

****** already jacking us.
The NT POD should have been happened fr.

 

[everysingletime]

And this thread is full of posters that trash on Webber and Miller's commentary all the time, and those dudes are former players

*edit

OH Ahat beat me to it lol

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Reggie and C Webb commentating, hell nah
Reggie and C Webb in a format like Open Court, fasho. You're not getting that kinda perspective from blog boys. As much flack as a guy like Shaq gets his stories are top notch

 

[addict4sneakers]

Open court is great

 

[keko jones]

Lamar Odom's NBA championship rings are set to be auctioned off

The rings could go for $50,000 apiece

www.cbssports.com

 

[Cashflow]

Open court is great

Because it's tucked away on NBA TV and none of those guys are trying to be a viral sensation . It always feels like a genuine conversation that would take place even if the cameras weren't around

 

[Zo gif]