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[Sanjuro]

Yes.

Explain? Why do the Knicks need him?

 

[Surfinn]

Explain? Why do the Knicks need him?

Do you mean the kings?

The kings need him because he averages almost 30 points a game, he's an all star, he hits huge shots, he's the only one on one player they have. The kings aren't a high scoring team and they need his contribution every night.

A better question is how do they NOT need him?

 

[Sanjuro]

Do you mean the kings?

Why do the Celtics need him?

 

[msdstc]

Can't win em all

At least our nets keep losing

I know! Close call today.

Did you happen to catch the game at all? Jaylen had his ups and downs again, but damn that first step is ridiculous. He also had some insane moves to get free, and rose up for a fierce flush. Celts fans have been saying it all year, but he is like a hair away from so many little things, that when it all comes together he can be special.

He is like that guy that might be good for your team, but...Eh, is he?

I'm fairly certain you're kidding, however I always wonder... is he REALLY a winner? When we went up by 10 or so early I was like yeah this is gonna be a laugher, but the way they kept in it makes me wonder about how much Cousins attitude and quirks holds a team back. IDK it's kind of like when Melo got traded and the nuggets got better.

 

[Bread]

The more I read about Cousins the less I want him anywhere near my team. So talented but he clearly has serious issues and I wouldn't take the risk.

 

[Surfinn]

Why do the Celtics need him?

Are you ok?

 

[Sanjuro]

I don't see how he helps a large portion of teams.

 

[msdstc]

The more I read about Cousins the less I want him anywhere near my team. So talented but he clearly has serious issues and I wouldn't take the risk.

That's pretty much how I feel. His teams have a ceiling and I don't think that's anywhere near a title. On paper he's perfect for this team. He can protect the paint, he can rebound like crazy, he can score down low, he can shoot, he can move the ball... but he's just such a massive headcase.

 

[Sanjuro]

What

What the hell does he do?

 

[Surfinn]

What the hell does he do?

I literally just explained it to you.

 

[Spoiled Milk]

And without cousins, lmao.

Anyway they didn't get "smoked", it was tied third quarter. The kings just pulled through with a better game.

 

[Sanjuro]

I literally just explained it to you.

Not really. You explained why he works on a team that makes sure the 7-11 hot dogs are not overcooked.

 

[Surfinn]

Not really. You explained why he works on a team that makes sure the 7-11 hot dogs are not overcooked.

Yeah I'm done with you.

 

[msdstc]

Yeah I'm done with you.

lol another one falls victim to Sanjuro

 

[Monochromaticx]

kawhi "larry brown" leonard

 

[mozfan12]

Was gonna watch the Chi v Dubs game but then I saw no Wade or Butler, and decided to do something productive with my life instead.

 

[Marz]

I can see Embiid being injured so much his career becomes a footnote of "What if?" in NBA history.

 

[msdstc]

I can see Embiid being injured so much his career becomes a footnote of "What if?" in NBA history.

Kinda like Greg Oden yep

 

[scoobs]

I can see Embiid being injured so much his career becomes a footnote of "What if?" in NBA history.

Any other hot takes?

 

[Marz]

Any other hot takes?

It's not really a "hot take", he didn't play his entire rookie season and he sits out all the time because he's handled with kid gloves. Talk to me when this guy can handle the rigors of a full NBA season.

 

[scoobs]

It's not really a "hot take", he didn't play his entire rookie season and he sits out all the time because he's handled with kid gloves. Talk to me when this guy can handle the rigors of a full NBA season.

My point was that everyone has made the exact same point you have just made. I was making fun of you. Carry on.

 

[Marz]

My point was that everyone has made the exact same point you have just made. I was making fun of you. Carry on.

Ehhh, weak.

 

[msdstc]

Ehhh, weak.

He's right though

 

[Sanjuro]

Yeah I'm done with you.

Sick hot take. Next time don't create your entire point after the fact.

lol another one falls victim to Sanjuro

I know, right? I like the concept of Boogie on the team though.

 

[pislit]

Jason Kidd Missed Post-Game Presser Because He Had "Basketball Discussions" With Hammond

Jason Kidd firing when?

 

[Hyperactivity]

Celtics got smoked tonight without Cousins on the floor... yiiiiikes.

Everything about that game screamed trap game

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

Yeah I'm done with you.

brah, it was obvious

 

[TTG]

http://streamable.com/8nfr9

Marloitdoesn'tseempossible.gif? Dunk of the year nominee.

 

[Sanjuro]

http://streamable.com/8nfr9

Marloitdoesn'tseempossible.gif? Dunk of the year nominee.

It was pretty awesome. I didn't get to hear that call though!

 

[gutshot]

I can see Embiid being injured so much his career becomes a footnote of "What if?" in NBA history.

Nah. His surgically repaired foot is fine. That's the one that could be career altering.

He just tweaked his knee and the Sixers are being extra cautious so that A.) he can play on All-Star weekend and B.) they can showcase Jah and Noel before the trade deadline. If the Sixers were a good team in the playoff hunt, Embiid would be playing right now (and prob Simmons for that matter).

 

[Surfinn]

http://streamable.com/8nfr9

Marloitdoesn'tseempossible.gif? Dunk of the year nominee.

Saw this live. Definitely dunk of the year for the Kings, lol.

That bench reaction is incredible.

 

[Gully State]

This may be too Warriors specific, but Steve Kerr was interviewed by Bill Simmons for an hour on his podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/ep-173-steve-kerr

I enjoyed it.

Kerr with awesome insight as usual. I didn't know about David West being a really stand up guy with the potential to be a great community leader. Also Kerr cites West being the major reason why Dray has calmed down this season as apparently Dray looks up to him.

 

[phanphare]

looks like cody zeller will be back tonight and will be starting

huge news, hornets offense looks so lost without cody in the pick and roll game

 

[Chase17]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1342327

When do we start the mock drafts

 

[Line_HTX]

Lebron can finally have a good player he wants.

Spoiler

Aomine to the Cavs confirmed, lol. In fact, Aomine kind of plays like Lebron! ;P

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Jason Kidd Missed Post-Game Presser Because He Had "Basketball Discussions" With Hammond

Jason Kidd firing when?

Hopefully soon.

His rotations and schemes (especially on d) have been hot trash.
That team has been giving away offensive rebounds and corner 3s like nothing over the past month and he has made zero adjustments.

 

[DerangedHermit]

Not only making it a convo, he was taking the lead IMO given Wiggins stagnation and his year over year improvement. If it's his ACL I fear for his career. Michael Redd experience all over again for Bucks fans.

It's not always THAT bad. Unless it keeps happening.

But some players who suffer an ACL injury also come back stronger than before.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

The more I read about Cousins the less I want him anywhere near my team. So talented but he clearly has serious issues and I wouldn't take the risk.

People said the same about Rasheed Wallace.

Then he Chipped.

 

[phanphare]

what's this? a positive article about frank the tank's development?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/a...ky-is-showing-his-potential-with-the-hornets/

 

[Gigglepoo]

But some players who suffer an ACL injury also come back stronger than before.

Is that a thing? I can't think of anyone who was stronger after recovery.

 

[Bread]

Is that a thing? I can't think of anyone who was stronger after recovery.

lmao it's definitely not, maybe he was confusing ACL with tommy john?

 

[Fjordson]

I could be wrong, but I think a meniscus tear is the one where you hear about people coming back at least as strong or even stronger. Like Westbrook a few years back.

Granted everyone heals differently so there's always exceptions.

 

[jbug617]

Lowe just tweeted that Jabari has a torn ACL.
https://twitter.com/zachlowe_nba/status/829775646494752769

 

[True Savior]

Again? Fuck. The acl is the nba's kiss of death.

 

[Sandfox]

According to the Bucks it's 12 months of rehab after the surgery so he's essentially out next season as well.

 

[Fjordson]

Lowe just tweeted that Jabari has a torn ACL.
https://twitter.com/zachlowe_nba/status/829775646494752769

Good lord, that sucks. He was really showing out this year too. And that's twice now with the same ACL, right?

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Good lord, that sucks. He was really showing out this year too. And that's twice now with the same ACL, right?

Yes :'(

Good god the Bucks can't catch a break.

 

[Tom Penny]

Lowe just tweeted that Jabari has a torn ACL.
https://twitter.com/zachlowe_nba/status/829775646494752769

That sucks. I guess that gives them a built in excuse to underachieve even more this season.

 

[Bread]

dammit jabari was really getting good too. that sucks.

 

[DerangedHermit]

Is that a thing? I can't think of anyone who was stronger after recovery.

Adrian Peterson (NFL), Alex Morgan (Women's Soccer), Shaun Livingston (you can argue if he's better or not than he was before, i guess), Jammal Crawford and pretty sure that Tom Brady also had an ACL injury. I know that there's a few other basketball players at least from old times that have done it before and came back fine.

Most of what these have in the common is that like Jabari, it happened when they were still youngish so there's no need to just cry about Jabari's career just yet.

EDIT: oh, he's other injury from before was also an ACL? well, damn.

lmao it's definitely not, maybe he was confusing ACL with tommy john?

What? UCL is the elbow , why would i confuse it? ...