Around the NBA - April 2017

[BonesJones]

Yes

Smh.

 

[HailBlazers]

Not true. CP3 was guarding Hayward. Crawford was on Joe.

Yes I know. I'm saying Paul should have let go of Hayward and contested Johnson's shot. The series was on the line.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Yes I know. I'm saying Paul should have let go of Hayward and contested Johnson's shot. The series was on the line.

And left Hayward open for the kick out?

 

[HailBlazers]

And left Hayward open for the kick out?

It was pretty damn obvious hot hand joe was going to take it.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

It was pretty damn obvious hot hand joe was going to take it.

Idk, if Joe saw Crawford, CP3, and Jordan collapse on him I think he would've kicked to the open man.

 

[MickZagger]

Crawford was on him, and CP3 was the reason they were even in the game to begin with. He scored like 12 points in the fourth.

What about the floater with about a 1:15 left that Johnson hit right in Paul's eye. That was when Paul started throwing his temper tantrum. Jazz just wanted it more. Paul is a baller, but his team just isn't that impressive. A compilation of great individual players, but the Jazz play way better within the team concept.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

What about the floater with about a 1:15 left that Johnson hit right in Paul's eye. That was when Paul started throwing his temper tantrum. Jazz just wanted it more. Paul is a baller, but his team just isn't that impressive. A compilation of great individual players, but the Jazz play way better within the team concept.

That's why if I were him I'd be ripping Glenn Rivers. That asshole is a turrible coach and an even worse GM.

 

[Chris Craig]

I'd say the Jazz ripped the Clippers' heart out and showed it to them, but...what heart?

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

I don't know why, but I love when Canadian teams lose

It's not even a real country anyway.

 

[H.C.]

Utah is so bang'd up. if iso Joe doesn't keep scoring 20+ efficiently.. I'm not sure with the injuries if Utah can hang with the Clippers.
But then again... it is the Clippers. CP3 will show up, but if Griffin, JJ, Crawful don't play better... Utah will have lots of time to nurse their injuries.

 

[SIeepwalker]

I'm sad for my fellow frenchman Gobert.
I hope the Jazz has his back and destroy the Clippers

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

The reason I don't like predictions is because I like being wrong. The playoffs are unpredictable. That's why it's fun.

If I'd known you liked it I wouldn't have felt so bad for you

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Jamal Crawford.... here's a fun question for you guys (and ladies).

Is he a hall of famer?

No fucking way, proof is the first response to your question.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Would you trade CJ for Porzingis?

No because you are filling one hole while creating another.

I would however trade any combination of Crabbe/Turner/Aminu/Meyers + 2017 first round picks (max of 2) for him. Would prefer to hold on to Crabbe but doubt we could make that deal without including him.

Realistically though you would probably have to include a Dame/CJ/Nurk in order to beat the offers from other teams. I think our best hope of landing a guy like Porzingis is to continue improving and making noise in the playoffs, and hoping players view Portland as a place to go to elevate your game/win.

I would, but I'd want Courtney Lee back (for salary matching, naturally). Hes the type of 3&D shooting guard we need next to Dame, IMO. Get O'Quinn too, just to make @Boob-No-More happy.

 

[KingSpeed]

No fucking way, proof is the first response to your question.

He's won Sixth Man of the Year, what, 3 times? That's a strong case.

 

[KingSpeed]

I would, but I'd want Courtney Lee back (for salary matching, naturally). Hes the type of 3&D shooting guard we need next to Dame, IMO. Get O'Quinn too, just to make @Boob-No-More happy.

Courtney Lee is awful. Did nothing to help the Knicks this season. I was listening to a podcast last night in which they said he's a candidate for Least Valuable Player.

 

[Strenuus]

He's won Sixth Man of the Year, what, 3 times? That's a strong case.

lol.

 

[Sarni]

How long is Gobert out for?

 

[stampedehero]

is that custom or a misprint?

No. It is a one of a kind authentic mistake laden Chinese jersey, hand crafted by the typical non athletic underpaid/under motivated factory worker.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

He's won Sixth Man of the Year, what, 3 times? That's a strong case.

A strong case that he isn't good enough to start?

He really is feast or famine, what did he shoot in the first playoff game and how bad did they lose?

That's the story of his career. He is fun to watch when he is on though.

 

[tester551]

Courtney Lee is awful. Did nothing to help the Knicks this season. I was listening to a podcast last night in which they said he's a candidate for Least Valuable Player.

When you compare his numbers (either advanced # or per 100 possessions) to Crabbe, Lee is equal to or better than Crabbe in most cases. Where Crabbe is better, it's only by a slim margin.

Lee does that on 60% of the cost.

He's not a great player, but we have an equivalent player making significantly more. Portland is not in a position to start throwing stones.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Washington somehow managed to lose that quarter

 

[BlazerCaravan]

No. It is a one of a kind authentic mistake laden Chinese jersey, hand crafted by the typical non athletic underpaid/under motivated factory worker.

That accent over the C would totally make it look like an E to someone with no strong ties to Western languages. Makes sense.

 

[PDXFonz]

I hope IT plays and drops 60, and the C's get the W.

 

[illmatic99]

Wanted IT to win. Man this is brutal. Dont think anyone outside of that CHI locker room wanted the Bulls to win

 

[Chris Craig]

If I was told this morning an 8th seed would upset a 1st seed today, I wouldn't have thought it would be the Bulls

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Rockets broadcast is so bad lol

 

[Chris Craig]

Rockets broadcast is so bad lol

You expected otherwise

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

You expected otherwise

I wanna hear the excuses for playoff Harden

 

[KingSpeed]

If I was told this morning an 8th seed would upset a 1st seed today, I wouldn't have thought it would be the Bulls

Why? The Celtics, with only 53 wins, are the weakest #1 seed in over a decade and the Bulls have been good vs good teams this season. It's barely an upset if the Bulls win the series.