Summer League (3 Viewers)

[Rastapopoulos]

One to ponder: if the Cavs had known they'd get Lebron, would they have taken Jabari Parker? Makes sense to have the guy who's clearly ready right now.

 

[jlprk]

85-90 degrees inside the gym. A long line of fans outside couldn't get into the full house. Players gasping for water.

39-35 Bucks, 44 seconds till halftime. Parker has better stats so far than Wiggins, who came out missing 3s but also had a couple of flashy defensive moments.

39-37 halftime. In the short interview, Parker speaks like a dunderhead as usual, answering a question that wasn't asked. He is gasping from the heat like all of them.

 

[B-Roy]

They both look pretty good right now. As does the Greek Freak. We should have drafted him...

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Antetokounmpo is unreal. He's easily Kevin Durant size now. It's like two strides from the three point line to the hoop. Man, CJ better be good this year.

 

[jlprk]

With no game-destroying, quarter-long interview, Reggie Miller has taken it upon himself to lecture us about what a rookie needs to do. Hey Fuck, I'm not in the league! Stop repeating yourself! Stop talking over the play by play guy. He's in a pissy mood. Cover this game!

 

[jlprk]

Miller stopped the heavy John Thompson intonations. This is a disciplined, plodding, but well-played game. A lot of missed shots, a few but not many spectacular moments.

 

[NewsSource]

Dan Gilbert just did an unscripted interview with the NBA TV guys during this game. No real news, other than the re-iterated that he and LeBron James had a great 5 years, and then one bad night.

Ended it by saying "I'm going to get into trouble with my people now." I assume for not having a scripted interview.

 

[BBert]

When are the Blazers on?

 

[jlprk]

When are the Blazers on?

You must not be a pure fan of the sport.

 

[BBert]

You must not be a pure fan of the sport.

I may be too lazy to look it up, but my intentions are pure.

 

[jlprk]

Tomorrow 1 pm Pacific Time.

http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2014/teams/blazers/#schedule

As we pure fans know, WNBA games are on right now, too.

 

[BBert]

Tomorrow 1 pm Pacific Time.

http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2014/teams/blazers/#schedule

As we pure fans know, WNBA games are on right now, too.

Thank you, kind Sir.

But what is this "WNBA games" you refer to? I've not heard of that.

 

[B-Roy]

Tomorrow 1 pm Pacific Time.

http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2014/teams/blazers/#schedule

As we pure fans know, WNBA games are on right now, too.

What is it like being the only pure fan in the world?

 

[riverman]

Should be a really interesting summer league for the Blazers. Lot of pressure on the roster guys to make statements going into the season. I think the Freelan vs Leonard challenge is going to be interesting. My money says Freeland takes home the blue ribbon and Meyers cries on the bench afterwards.

 

[Pinwheel1]

So much more competition (older players) in Vegas. Sure is not like the old days in SLC.

 

[riverman]

Thank you, kind Sir.

But what is this "WNBA games" you refer to? I've not heard of that.

WNBA stands for "will never ball again" I think or possibly "wankers need beer asshole" Just guessing here.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Is that the player formerly known as Jeff Pendergraph playing for the Spurs' SL team? Is this just to make Joel Freeland feel better?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Is that the player formerly known as Jeff Pendergraph playing for the Spurs' SL team? Is this just to make Joel Freeland feel better?

This summer league is no longer just for young players anymore. It makes for much better competition.

 

[NewsSource]

Russ Smith leading the Pelicans on an 18-0 run in the last 4 minutes to go ahead of the D-League team 80-79 with 20 seconds left.

 

[riverman]

I like that the D league has a team in Summer League. Interesting from listening to Rip City Report today when Casey reminded me that Damian won SL MVP and shared it with a guy who now plays in Croatia. I can't remember the guys name, can anybody?

 

[tester551]

I am here in Vegas. Was hoping to see Wiggins & Parker, but the put it in the small gym. Epic fail!

I watched Noah Vohnal get destroyed by the Warriors. Then I watched Spurs beat the Kings. Austin Daye has really improved. If he is a FA, I would like Portland to try and snag him.

 

[BBert]

I tried to set my DVR for the Portland game tomorrow, but I got the dreaded "not available in your area" message.

Is it blacked out in Oregon?

 

[jlprk]

Philadelphia won the Orlando championship. I think Boston was 2nd place. Like the D-League, it's calculated by quarters, not games.

http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/PHIMEM/gameinfo.html

 

[Rastapopoulos]

This summer league is no longer just for young players anymore. It makes for much better competition.

But Josh Howard HAS to feel bad, right? Like when I go to the gym and I'm playing with a bunch of high schoolers? There's a moment when you just look at yourself and think "what am I doing here?"

 

[Rastapopoulos]

For those (like me) sad enough to care, here are the stats from Orlando.

Things to take away: Donald Sloan and Casper Ware would be worth a look as third-string PGs... Jeremy Lamb should've been better at this point... Did Mitch McGary just leap (well, lurch) ahead of Steven Adams? Check out Marcus Smart's FG%... Nerlens Noel led in blocks and steals - the new AK47?

 

[illmatic99]

I'm actually looking forward to this. 4pm est is a good time for me

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Withey is definitely a presence down low. It's refreshing to see a big dunk anything close to the rim.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Dante Exum is a proper PG, at 6'6". He's a rich man's Michael Carter-Williams.

 

[OregonHuskerMan]

Dante Exum is going to be a terror.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Gobert looking good, too.