2016-17 NBA Season

[themiddle54]

That Boston-Cleveland game last night was about as goddamn good and entertaining as an NBA game gets. Like, 20-some lead changes, Thomas making a couple big shots, Lebron making a couple big shots.

It doesn't show up in the stat line like Russ's triple-doubles (have I mentioned I don't like Russ?) but Lebron just physically imposes himself on a game. Thomas and Horford were trying to run the pick at the top of the key in the 4th quarter, and Lebron comes out on Horford, slides over to Thomas coming off the pick, and because he's so athletic he forces Thomas away from the lane, then drifts back to cover Horford on the roll while Thomas's original defender picks him back up no problem. Lebron's one of the few players in the NBA who can guard the pick and roll like that, and he did it like 3 times, basically forcing Boston out of one of their signature plays. He took a charge against Thomas in the lane at a crucial point in the game, too, and also played great on-ball defense. None of that is in the stats, but all of that is stuff that Lebron does better than everyone else and he does it every single night. It's no accident that the Cavs are like 4-19 in the last 3 years when he doesn't play. If I had an MVP vote, I'd give it to Lebron.

[Farewell Friends]

The projection of some pack of crazy peoples' definition of what a professional person should decide in their career onto that pro is such BS.

I worry that guy was having personal problems in his life and his anger here was a reflection of that. Hopefully he's doing well.

[themiddle54]

The projection of some pack of crazy peoples' definition of what a professional person should decide in their career onto that pro is such BS.

I worry that guy was having personal problems in his life and his anger here was a reflection of that. Hopefully he's doing well.

I wasn't really referencing him but rather the general crowd who so frequently refrain in chorus this year
Kevin Durant Ruined The League
Kevin Durant You're So Mean
Kevin Durant Ruined The League
Kevin Durant: Why Not My Team?

[Farewell Friends]

I know that, but he was the first person I thought of when I saw the Durant news because his reaction was so over-the-top.

[Socnorb11]

Durant can play wherever he wants, no doubt. His decision does say something about him, though.

He wants a 'ship, just like everyone. He just doesn't want to be the guy to lead his team to a 'ship............ or doesn't think he CAN be that guy (I don't think he can either).

It makes the NBA season less interesting for me. That's why I don't like it. It's certainly his right, though.

[cardsfansince82]

Y'all are crazy for not liking Russ.

I'm not glad that Durant got hurt, but he's still a [expletive] in my book.

[Tim]

#FreePortis

[Tim]

[themiddle54]

Nurkic as Blazer has been fantastic.

[InvincibleCakeEater]

Y'all are crazy for not liking Russ.

I'm not glad that Durant got hurt, but he's still a [expletive] in my book.

Player A: 26.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists

Player B: 25.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.8 assists

Player A is Leonard, San Antonio’s do-everything hero, whose comprehensive, balanced excellence excited the basketblogging world over the weekend.

But look at Player B: a bit less of a scorer, but much more of an all-around force. His numbers for the year are unquestionably ahead of Leonard’s. You could make a case that this is a true MVP-caliber performance.

Player B is Russell Westbrook if he put up a 0 - 0 - 0 the rest of the way.

Repeat: If Russell Westbrook were to play in all his remaining 18 games of the season while somehow never scoring another point, never grabbing another rebound, and never dishing another assist, his 2016-17 stat line would work out to 25.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists.

http://deadspin.com/are-you-sure-russel ... 1793083400