NBA 2015-2016 Season thread

The Cavs seemed to realize the refs were going to let play be more physical, so their brilliant strategy wasn't to body up and play tough inside, but to literally just continuing running straight into Curry on the perimeter with a shoulder and grabbing him on every cut/screen and marvel that the refs wouldn't call a foul. And of course they get away with it because the refs suddenly want to allow physical play as long as it extends the series, but game 7 they'll start calling it again and the Cavs will be confused and the refs will play dumb. Pussy ass NBA can't even get 'physical play' right, allowing all the dumb grabby shit that slows down offenses, while of course calling a ton of ticky-tack fouls on jump shots and ignoring other rapey-tack fouls depending on who is involved. With of course both sides complaining like bitches constantly. Exciting stuff!

People say the brand is soft, but I say the problem with the NBA is an identity issue and inconsistency. It wasn't bad for the brand when Jordan would drive and get drilled. It's bad for the brand to have Lebron take 3+ steps to the basket as the announcers herald him the strongest most dominate force in all of basketball then a foul gets called where he flops like a bitch and they stop the game to review it for a tech and on replay he was barely touched despite acting like he got sniper shot in the head and actually elbowed the defender several times as I swear he and Kyrie do on every drive that is only called 1 in 20 times at which point the strongest most dominate force in all basketball is practically jumping up and down in tantrum.

My prediction now is Warriors still win in 7, but game 6 will go into 10 overtimes until the Cavs finally pull out the win against the 4 Warriors that haven't fouled out to make sure the NBA has it's game 7.

I'd trade you Noel for #5

I'd trade you the #9 for the #5.
Should we start the offseason thread now since the Finals was a sweep and not competitive at all?

Slaythe_sl said:

I would do this without hesitation.

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I've resigned myself to the fact that they are bent on getting rid of Noel or Okafor, I suspect they will try to move Noel first. If that's the case, I'd love for Murray or Dunn to be there at 5. I will say Murray looks to be a better fit with Simmons.

Plus....Rich Hofmann on Twitter:

yea, I'm at the point that'd I'd rather just hold onto what we have and maybe make a deal at the trade deadline. There is this weird sense of urgency to trade a big now and I just don't see the rush. I think Dunn will be a really good player but he does have work to do. I'd be willing to gamble on Murray tho. He has plenty of potential and can shoot. Unless Lakers are still interested in trading that #2 pick. Going to be a fun night to watch, even if trades come after FA, but like I said, if they are bent on trading this year, these are the guys I'd like to see us trade for.

Djay_sl said:

I'd trade you the #9 for the #5.
Should we start the offseason thread now since the Finals was a sweep and not competitive at all?

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The NBA just had to suspend the Finals MVP for a game!

Convo_sl said:

someone lost a bet on here...

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I know I should get my enjoyment while I still can, but I won't hold him over the coals. If Green was playing I probably wouldn't do this.

Sucks that Green missed the game. Because I truly think that could have been the difference. But they did lose a game.

Ingram looks like a child next to Joel

Draymond Green is openly suggesting he is the Warriors most important player, as he told the media that the series would of been over if he played in game 5. He is already the emotional and verbal leader, on top of being their swagdaddy, as the team usually follow his lead and feeds off of his gesticulating and chest thumping. But blatantly making a comment like that, whether true or not, is kind of self important, as Curry is obviously their best player. MVP 2 years running, broke every long distance shooting record, went 90/50/40, lead the league in steals, and has had huge scoring games that ended up swinging crucial games down the stretch.

NBA types have been whispering he is the team MVP, but its just too hard a sell when Curry is the best player in the league never mind on his own team. Some could argue that Klay Thompson is just as valuable (as Green). But the numbers are staggering when he is on the court at center, something stupid like a 80 point swing in plus minus. If the Warriors blow the Cavs out tomm and Green plays a big part he is probably Finals MVP (Iggy won it last year...lol) and there will be more chatter about his perceived value on the team in comparison to Curry.

Jozu_sl said:

Draymond Green is openly suggesting he is the Warriors most important player, as he told the media that the series would of been over if he played in game 5. He is already the emotional and verbal leader, on top of being their swagdaddy, as the team usually follow his lead and feeds off of his gesticulating and chest thumping. But blatantly making a comment like that, whether true or not, is kind of self important, as Curry is obviously their best player. MVP 2 years running, broke every long distance shooting record, went 90/50/40, lead the league in steals, and has had huge scoring games that ended up swinging crucial games down the stretch.

NBA types have been whispering he is the team MVP, but its just too hard a sell when Curry is the best player in the league never mind on his own team. Some could argue that Klay Thompson is just as valuable (as Green). But the numbers are staggering when he is on the court at center, something stupid like a 80 point swing in plus minus. If the Warriors blow the Cavs out tomm and Green plays a big part he is probably Finals MVP (Iggy won it last year...lol) and there will be more chatter about his perceived value on the team in comparison to Curry.

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I can't believe he is their MVP when he played like shit against OKC and they still pulled it out. Klay was the man who kept them in it when Curry wasn't being Curry.

Stop misconstruing what he said. He said if he played in Game 5 there would be no Game 6. Which is probably true.

Green isn't the absolute best at anything, but at the same time he's above average at everything. Can get you points (even 3s), solid defense, good passing, rebounds, and he's good at nut kicking (maybe best at this).

Solid defense? What? He's finished second in DPOY two years straight. He's an elite defender and an exceptional passer. It's what makes the SBDS work - all the players are excellent passers.

LiquidDeath_sl said:

I can't believe he is their MVP when he played like shit against OKC and they still pulled it out. Klay was the man who kept them in it when Curry wasn't being Curry.

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Stat wise, sure. I don't think it's a coincidence, though, that opposing teams tend to tire themselves out trying to chase Curry around the court all game and then fall apart half way to the 3rd and into the 4th quarter. Seems to be a consistent theme that Curry will be smothered for the first half and then all of a sudden keeps getting open 3s as it gets closer to the 4th.