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Williamson is ridiculously athletic for his size and obviously strong AF. He reminds me of LeBron in terms of physicality at such a young age though he obviously doesn't have close to the same skill level or basketball IQ. He'll be a beast in the NBA but he'll need to evolve beyond just relying on his athletic talent if he's gonna be truly elite. Basically, he's not Barkley yet - he's a stronger Blake Griffin.

Tehui wrote:What do people think of this kid Zion Williamson from Duke? He reminds me of a 2m tall Charles Barkley.

Looks like an amazing athlete especially considering his weight. He can jump out of the gym even carrying that mass but his passing and shooting look better than advertised so far too.

Duke might have the top 3 players in the draft which is pretty crazy.

Also, his teammate Barrett might be better

Pels just decided they do give a fuck in the 4th quarter to comeback and beat the Knicks

But what a disgraceful effort (continuing on from the Wolves game). AD included, even though his stats look great

Love the W, but part of me wishes they had been absolutely flogged





Elf came back from injury and promptly broke his finger on a foul

Poor Elf - that's rotten luck.

I'm on the Suns at +6. Russ, Ferg, and Abrines, are all out!

No backup 2 worth shit, and they have to play next to Felton...

Much better from the Big Birds!

Especially with Jrue sitting most of the 3rd in foul trouble. Randle brought the heat on D

AD with a much more earned 40pts and 8 assists There's no real PG when Jrue sits now. Might have to address that...

Butler, 3 point to in overtime

Adams owns the Suns so bad.

Owned my bet as well!

I'll take it...

Big minutes by TLC.

Marshall Banana wrote:Owned my bet as well!

I'll take it...

Big minutes by TLC.

What's the timeframe of Westbrook's return to action?

Tehui wrote:

Marshall Banana wrote:Owned my bet as well!

I'll take it...

Big minutes by TLC.

What's the timeframe of Westbrook's return to action?

He was there for shoot-around in the morning, but had to leave due to a personal matter.

Hopefully, if everything is OK on the home front, he'll be back next game - along with Ferguson + Abrines.

Just saw the highlights of the Charlotte v Philadelphia game.

Kemba is an UFA next year right? He's picked the right year to step it up and surely he's not gonna resign with Charlotte? I know they've always said they won't trade him unless it's for another All Star, but if it's a choice between letting him walk for nothing?

I thought the feeling was that he and Jordan are tight now and he's going to stay and get the max

vintage_cox wrote:I thought the feeling was that he and Jordan are tight now and he's going to stay and get the max

Surely he's got some ambitions of actually playing on a contending team though? Or at least a playoff team?

He's always spoken about loyalty and being a one team guy

Latest quote from less than 2 months ago:

“This is where I want to be. I don’t want to be nowhere else. I want to create something special here in Charlotte, something we’ve never had here: I want to create some consistency.”

CrazyIslander wrote:Butler, 3 point to in overtime

What's really impressive is that he did it wearing flip flops.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ4mj2wxKC4

vintage_cox wrote:He's always spoken about loyalty and being a one team guy

Latest quote from less than 2 months ago:

“This is where I want to be. I don’t want to be nowhere else. I want to create something special here in Charlotte, something we’ve never had here: I want to create some consistency.”

...Good luck with that, cause I don't see anything other than mediocrity for them as a small market team that's too good to get a high draft pick.

Jay Cee Gee wrote:

vintage_cox wrote:I thought the feeling was that he and Jordan are tight now and he's going to stay and get the max

Surely he's got some ambitions of actually playing on a contending team though? Or at least a playoff team?

Maybe. He's currently underpaid his market value ($12M p/a) so may do a Carmelo and choose money over winning. If so, I assume the Hornets have the inside running on securing him if they offer him the max.

This is why Russ was out: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVr9rKFiRG ... 6otl3bfk6k



Ferguson's fiancee is also expecting...

Wiz are trying to blow it up - finally:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2532 ... -scenarios

Get my guy, Porter, out of there!

Marshall Banana wrote:Wiz are trying to blow it up - finally:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2532 ... -scenarios

Get my guy, Porter, out of there!

Would love to see the Kings get Porter by taking on Mahinmi and getting the Wiz out of cap hell. Think he'd thrive in the Sac offense and fill a huge need at SF.

Also, just flew into Sac today. Still smoky as hell here. Would be a good time to shoot a post-apocalyptic movie.

Adams is sooo MF strong he gets a technical for breaking up a fight. And when Cauley-Stein tried to shove him, he ended up just pushing himself further into the crowd!

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/stat ... 9121331201

Russ-Schroder lineups will suck all year, and they're gonna play a ton together.

It's gonna screw this team over.

Kings remain fun. They should have won by more...

goeagles wrote:

Marshall Banana wrote:Wiz are trying to blow it up - finally:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2532 ... -scenarios

Get my guy, Porter, out of there!

Would love to see the Kings get Porter by taking on Mahinmi and getting the Wiz out of cap hell. Think he'd thrive in the Sac offense and fill a huge need at SF.

Hell yeah he would!

Open 3s for days...

Zion is Larry Johnson reincarnate. Hopefully without the injuries.

Wizards home crowd booing them is a bit rich.

They are typically a garbage crowd and if a big team is in town it's usually a home game for the away side. Players should tell em to get fuked




Anyone else still watching these guys?

Hmmmmm

Good response from the wizards



Hornets reportedly offering Batum, Marvin and pick for Beal

Throw in Monk please



Beal probably has to go. He called out Ernie at the practice blow-up. Said he's been dealing with shit for seven years and gestured to ernie, "it starts at the top"

vintage_cox wrote:Good response from the wizards



Hornets reportedly offering Batum, Marvin and pick for Beal

Throw in Monk please



Beal probably has to go. He called out Ernie at the practice blow-up. Said he's been dealing with shit for seven years and gestured to ernie, "it starts at the top"

Love to see Walker play alongside another All Star level player.

Vince Carter gets 25,000 points (and does it on a dunk fittingly).

While I've always loved his play (probably my favourite in game dunker ever), I did used to think Carter was kind of a jerk with his mean mugging and attitude but I've completely changed my opinion of him in recent years with the way he's accepted a reduced role and acted as a mentor to other players.

VC is awesome.

Thunder wreck the Warriors - even with Russ clearly out of shape (understandably). Unfortunately we lost our young wings to injury - with Diallo stretchered off.

Currently have Robes, Abrines, Ferguson, and Diallo out. Not good - but hopefully Abrines gets back from illness soon, and Ferg's ankle didn't look too bad...

TLC has been great as 5th choice SG. He might have to start next game!

EDIT: Looks like nothing too severe for Diallo! Ankle sprain - like Ferg.

And the Kings won in Utah! Top 3 team to watch right now. Long may they run...

Marshall Banana wrote:VC is awesome.

Thunder wreck the Warriors - even with Russ clearly out of shape (understandably). Unfortunately we lost our young wings to injury - with Diallo stretchered off.

Currently have Robes, Abrines, Ferguson, and Diallo out. Not good - but hopefully Abrines gets back from illness soon, and Ferg's ankle didn't look too bad...

TLC has been great as 5th choice SG. He might have to start next game!

EDIT: Looks like nothing too severe for Diallo! Ankle sprain - like Ferg.

And the Kings won in Utah! Top 3 team to watch right now. Long may they run...

Damn, Schroder with 32 points. Haven't been following that closely this season but he looks like a good buy.

Yeah, the Melo trade was a massive win for OKC.

He was 3/17 last game!

Overall definitely a positive, tho. His defence has been better than I had hoped - he busts his ass out there.

Massive upgrade over Melo.

I still worry about the Russ-Schroder lineups long term - but having a legit bench for once is nice, and he's the leader of that unit. A guy that can get you 20 points and run the offense.

Do you think they'll be able to fit their jerseys?