NBA Season - now 24/25
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I wonder what the logic was around it's inclusion. It's just inferior to regular basketball on all levels. Not as fun to watch. Not as athletic. But also not that international - there's no countries like Nigeria or South Sudan, for example.
I understand why they included rugby 7s instead of 15s - a better spread of nations being a key reason.
But 3x3 is just a shitter, less diverse and less skilful version of 5x5 bball.
@barbarian if you look at it from a marketing perspective, it is huge in Asia. China, Japan, Philippines etc have competitive leagues with a bit of money behind it. It’s become huge in Europe too.
But it’s still on trial though and that is why there is only 8 teams. But if they expanded to 12 that would capture an African region on its own, plus another Asia team.
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I put myself through basically no sleep and watched those two men’s semis. Both were genuinely great games.
France really surprised me with how they locked down defensively.
Then the USA v Serbia. Of all the teams at the Games, Serbia was the one that I thought would most trouble the Americans. Simply because of the Joker factor. He influences the game in so many ways and this morning was no different.
Even with Steph coming out on fire, the Serbians were right there. Joker and Bogey were leading the play and getting quality support.
Then Kerr shortened the rotations and put his trust in KD, Embiid, LBJ, Book and Steph. All of them came up with big plays in the 4th.
Embiid hasn’t done much and hasn’t need too, but this was the game he was selected for. A big body to go against Joker and make the big Serb play D. And as much as I am not a fan, he delivered.
The message reinforced with this game is that if the US don’t send their best and they don’t play to a high level, some of these teams (also laden with NBA talent) that play a more team orientated game will come away with wins. That is great for basketball
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I think Steph might finally get his dues on the back of those last two games. I never understood the slander he got, fans straight disrespected him constantly. And I think it had to do with this short skinny guy just owning them with shooting.
But now they are supporting the tram he plays for and they fucking love him for it. It's no longer bullshit, it's chef curry cooking.
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I think Steph might finally get his dues on the back of those last two games. I never understood the slander he got, fans straight disrespected him constantly. And I think it had to do with this short skinny guy just owning them with shooting.
But now they are supporting the tram he plays for and they fucking love him for it. It's no longer bullshit, it's chef curry cooking.
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
I think Steph might finally get his dues on the back of those last two games. I never understood the slander he got, fans straight disrespected him constantly. And I think it had to do with this short skinny guy just owning them with shooting.
But now they are supporting the tram he plays for and they fucking love him for it. It's no longer bullshit, it's chef curry cooking.
LeBron is also a guy people love to hate. They are both generational players, and SC has basically reinvented the way basketball is played now (not necessarily for the better IMHO)
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That dagger 3 was a classic case of heat check, bad shot, ball hog, coach killer - and then Yesssssss!
The bench reaction was awesome. Even Tatum was cheering
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That dagger 3 was a classic case of heat check, bad shot, ball hog, coach killer - and then Yesssssss!
The bench reaction was awesome. Even Tatum was cheering
@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
That dagger 3 was a classic case of heat check, bad shot, ball hog, coach killer - and then Yesssssss!
The bench reaction was awesome. Even Tatum was cheering
Only Steph makes that shot
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Arghhhh. The French women’s team so close. Gabby Williams almost single handed won it for them.
The French defence and pressure was awesome. The US were rattled big time. France offence was frustrating as hell until Gabby took over.
Was really hoping for a France win
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Arghhhh. The French women’s team so close. Gabby Williams almost single handed won it for them.
The French defence and pressure was awesome. The US were rattled big time. France offence was frustrating as hell until Gabby took over.
Was really hoping for a France win
@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
Arghhhh. The French women’s team so close. Gabby Williams almost single handed won it for them.
The French defence and pressure was awesome. The US were rattled big time. France offence was frustrating as hell until Gabby took over.
Was really hoping for a France win
Would have good to see the US punished for leaving some of their best players at home
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If you are ever having a bad day fellas, and just need to smile, watch this!
The first and second ones in the context of the game were the biggest - first one was just after Wemby hit a 3. Then after that first one, Batum hit a 3. Curry had the response. Third and fourth were cherries on top.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/tY7AYPfkF3Tmq6A8/?mibextid=UalRPS
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skyfucking with impunity
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All around the world kids look at that shot and abandon fundamental basketball to jack up off balance 3s from the carpark. SC has ruined basketball as I know it...
@canefan said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
All around the world kids look at that shot and abandon fundamental basketball to jack up off balance 3s from the carpark. SC has ruined basketball as I know it...
Draymond was again talking about how hard Steph trains. Because he has all the fundamental stuff down to an art, he can practice the 35 footers, the side step 3s, the off balance ridiculous shots, the instinctual stuff.
Problem with kids today is what Geno Auriemma talked about - not training enough and always playing games. The balance is way off.
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@canefan said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
All around the world kids look at that shot and abandon fundamental basketball to jack up off balance 3s from the carpark. SC has ruined basketball as I know it...
Draymond was again talking about how hard Steph trains. Because he has all the fundamental stuff down to an art, he can practice the 35 footers, the side step 3s, the off balance ridiculous shots, the instinctual stuff.
Problem with kids today is what Geno Auriemma talked about - not training enough and always playing games. The balance is way off.
@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
@canefan said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
All around the world kids look at that shot and abandon fundamental basketball to jack up off balance 3s from the carpark. SC has ruined basketball as I know it...
Draymond was again talking about how hard Steph trains. Because he has all the fundamental stuff down to an art, he can practice the 35 footers, the side step 3s, the off balance ridiculous shots, the instinctual stuff.
Problem with kids today is what Geno Auriemma talked about - not training enough and always playing games. The balance is way off.
I'm sure he spent hours working on his craft. I agree about the kids today. CJ Jr has the attention span of a fruit fly when it comes to practicing.
He's unwilling to do the work and wonders why it doesn't come off at game timeSpeaking of Geno, this is a great story he tells
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Bring back the real NBA
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/4z2ipAARC2fHiPiy/?mibextid=UalRPS
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ah, KAT traded to the Knicks for Randle and DiVincenzo??? WTF??
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Jayson Tatum took the Olympics personally
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 23/24 + 2024 Olympics:
Jayson Tatum took the Olympics personally
Fuck Jayson Tatum
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Day 1
If you like it in 3’s, keep watching the C’s. Attempted 61 of em. The starting lineup alone went 26/41 from downtown. That’s crazy. There’s a moneyball analytics obsession going on with Coach Joe wanting a minimum of 45 attempts per game.
Hyped night with the banner hanging and the ring ceremony, but those sort of games don’t always play out like that.
It was one of those games where the offensive barrage demoralised the Knicks offensively. Knicks will be good though.Lakers looked good-ish. T’Wolves were downright terrible at stages. Randle looked tentative and uncertain of what to do. Mike Conley who is one of my faves will either need to up his tempo or else they need to give the keys to Dante to run the show. They need to get on the same page or else Ant Man will get more and more frustrated.
The issue with the Lakers is the opposite of the C’s, not enough 3pt shooting. An opposition that like to shoot high volume 3s will always think they are a chance against them even if down by double digits. And the fact that the T’Wolves still had a chance near the death showed just that. If I was JJ I’d be given more time to the rook from Tennessee, Dalton Knect. He’s got a pure shot and has size too. -
Day 1
If you like it in 3’s, keep watching the C’s. Attempted 61 of em. The starting lineup alone went 26/41 from downtown. That’s crazy. There’s a moneyball analytics obsession going on with Coach Joe wanting a minimum of 45 attempts per game.
Hyped night with the banner hanging and the ring ceremony, but those sort of games don’t always play out like that.
It was one of those games where the offensive barrage demoralised the Knicks offensively. Knicks will be good though.Lakers looked good-ish. T’Wolves were downright terrible at stages. Randle looked tentative and uncertain of what to do. Mike Conley who is one of my faves will either need to up his tempo or else they need to give the keys to Dante to run the show. They need to get on the same page or else Ant Man will get more and more frustrated.
The issue with the Lakers is the opposite of the C’s, not enough 3pt shooting. An opposition that like to shoot high volume 3s will always think they are a chance against them even if down by double digits. And the fact that the T’Wolves still had a chance near the death showed just that. If I was JJ I’d be given more time to the rook from Tennessee, Dalton Knect. He’s got a pure shot and has size too.How’s this for a gorgeous play
