NBA 2019-20 thread.

From Chris Haynes on Yahoo:

 

PC, I agree with you that Zubac is generally fine, but he only managed 14 minutes in their final game. Harrell and Morris, I think, functioned as their back-ups at the 5, which is rough when you run into one of the other teams with a legit center like Denver.

 

Hey I don’t get credit for the Zubac take (it was me not PC )

 

You're right, that's a great point PC!

(Sorry, got messed up a bit there.)

 

Heard rumor (from local hoops reporter in SF Chron) about CP to Bucks. Now that would be great IF Bucks get 2020 version. But if he gets injured? Saddled with $80-90M in sideline.

 

I can't think of a playoff loss more disastrous to a franchise than the Clippers. Ever.
They gave up half a decade of first rounders for PG.

George and Kawhi could leave after next season.

The team is a mess.

 

The Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings would like a word.

 

gave up more picks for pg than he had field goals in game 7

 

PG hitting the side of the backboard in the 4th q. Ooooff.

 

/never forget

 

Mamba’s gotta be spinning in his grave over how this year’s playoffs teams just do not have a killer instinct. I haven’t see as many blown leads since November 2016.

 

I enjoy watching the Heat. Last night, I was telling my son (who was indulging me for a few mins and watching with me even though he barely knows any NBA) that I was rooting for the Heat because:

1. they are more disciplined;
2. they run more precise plays; and
3. they hustle more.

The Butler steals at the end of the game a a perfect prism, especially the one where he first makes the steal and save and instead of giving up on the play, he continues back into the play and gets the layup.

I have rooted for the Celts a little but watching them this year, they appear to me to have a bit of the unearned swagger that enveloped the Clips. A sense that they are entitled to something even though they haven't won anything yet. The contrast there with the Heat is illuminating.