Around the NBA: February 2019 edition!

[GoBlazersGo]

Someone refresh me, what did we get for trading that first to Denver in 2016 that became Beasley? I’d sure like to him and Barton back.

Aaron Afflalo and Alonzo Gee, I believe. In other words, not a great trade in hindsight!

 

[DDolla]

Denver could be the best team in the West

 

[Labinot41]

Denver choking

 

[THE HCP]

Where is the Boobs guy to tell me how much Westbrook sucks??? I miss him.

 

[LayneStaley]

After the Bos game tomorrow I plan on us being a half game out of 3rd.

Those Mia/Dal losses suck.

 

[tester551]

Aaron Afflalo and Alonzo Gee, I believe. In other words, not a great trade in hindsight!

Or at the time....

 

[THE HCP]

Where is the Boobs guy to tell me how much Westbrook sucks??? I miss him.

I bet he's typing right now after those 2 turnovers though!!!!

 

[Labinot41]

I bet he's typing right now after those 2 turnovers though!!!!

Haha Westbrick Bitch suuuuuucks

 

[THE HCP]

 

[trailblazer18]

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How is AD still on that list?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Allegedly, this is a world record. Surely, we're soon going to see a video of an NBA player attempting to beat this, right?

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Allegedly, this is a world record. Surely, we're soon going to see a video of an NBA player attempting to beat this, right?

Woulda killed in the three point contest. Impressive.

 

[e_blazer]

Woulda killed in the three point contest. Impressive.

Didn't have to turn and pick up a ball off the rack or move to different points on arc, but yeah, darned impressive.

 

[Boise Blazer]

With all the dumb challenges out there nowadays this would be fun to see. The 1 minute challenge. How many threes from the top of the key can you make in one minute and/or how many can you make straight in one minutes? #oneminutechallenge

Someone send it to Dame. Get a charity involved somehow. You know the NBA player will fall over themselves to battle over this.

 

[THE HCP]

Allegedly, this is a world record. Surely, we're soon going to see a video of an NBA player attempting to beat this, right?

I think Ray Allen could beat that this afternoon and not even get out of the recliner.

 

[trailblazer18]

I think Ray Allen could beat that this afternoon and not even get out of the recliner.

He really struggled in that 3 point contest they had over all-star weekend. Only Glen Rice did well.

 

[Boise Blazer]

I think Ray Allen could beat that this afternoon and not even get out of the recliner.

Pictures or it didnt happen ... not that I disagree but that would be fun to see.

 

[blue9]

What? You just said that's what he was averaging and were complaining about the 2.

"Averaging" over the course of FIVE GAMES! That's not anything - that's not even a streak!

 

[blue9]

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Anthony Davis my ass! Look at that "win" percentage!

 

[THE HCP]

He really struggled in that 3 point contest they had over all-star weekend. Only Glen Rice did well.

The night before he played in the Celebrity game and was bombing 4 pars left and right.

 

[THE HCP]

"Averaging" over the course of FIVE GAMES! That's not anything - that's not even a streak!

I understand that. I was applying it to ANY player at ANY time. I’d take the 2 along with the 6 and 26 and be content.

 

[trailblazer18]

The night before he played in the Celebrity game and was bombing 4 pars left and right.

I guess that was the part of the all star weekend I didn't watch.

 

[THE HCP]

I guess that was the part of the all star weekend I didn't watch.

didn’t miss much.

 

[trailblazer18]

The night before he played in the Celebrity game and was bombing 4 pars left and right.

I just watched that clip. He only shot and made one three. Were there more that weren't shown? I refuse to look for a boxscore for a celebrity game..ha

 

[hoopsjock]

This might deserve it's own thread but who would you guys choose:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Choose two from our NBA Insiders&#39; top 10 under the age of 25 <a href="https://t.co/ug9PFBJTxg">pic.twitter.com/ug9PFBJTxg</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[hoopsjock]

This might deserve it's own thread but who would you guys choose:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Choose two from our NBA Insiders&#39; top 10 under the age of 25 <a href="https://t.co/ug9PFBJTxg">pic.twitter.com/ug9PFBJTxg</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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The picture isn't totally clear but here are the 10 choices to pick 2 of to start your franchise:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Devin Booker
Luka Doncic
Joel Embiid
De'Aaron Fox
Nikola Jokic
Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum
Karl Anthony-Towns

 

[trailblazer18]

This might deserve it's own thread but who would you guys choose:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Choose two from our NBA Insiders&#39; top 10 under the age of 25 <a href="https://t.co/ug9PFBJTxg">pic.twitter.com/ug9PFBJTxg</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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I would go with either Giannis and Jokic or Giannis and Doncic.

 

[THE HCP]

This might deserve it's own thread but who would you guys choose:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Choose two from our NBA Insiders&#39; top 10 under the age of 25 <a href="https://t.co/ug9PFBJTxg">pic.twitter.com/ug9PFBJTxg</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Giannis and Jokic in a heartbeat!

 

[hoopsjock]

The picture isn't totally clear but here are the 10 choices to pick 2 of to start your franchise:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Devin Booker
Luka Doncic
Joel Embiid
De'Aaron Fox
Nikola Jokic
Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum
Karl Anthony-Towns

I think most reasonable people can eliminate Booker, Fox, Simmons, and Towns immediately.

I kind of like Doncic and Embiid but worry about Embiid's health.

I'm not a big fan of the Greek Freak's style of play so even though he should be on most people's list he probably wouldn't be on mine.

I don't like the defensive liabilities if I take Doncic and Jokic.

I doubt many would agree with this but I might take Doncic and Tatum.

 

[illmatic99]

Id do Giannis and Luka. Great inside and outside duo.