2017-2018 Official NBA Regular season

[Al Bundy]

Let's start it... Warriors going for a back to back and 3 out of 4. Yikes for Gordon Hayward.

[dirk digler]

If there is any doubt the players have most of the power in the NBA look no further than Memphis firing David Fizdale after Gasol’s comments last night after being benched in the 4th quarter. Fizdale is one of those good young coaches that deserved more time.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

If there is any doubt the players have most of the power in the NBA look no further than Memphis firing David Fizdale after Gasol’s comments last night after being benched in the 4th quarter. Fizdale is one of those good young coaches that deserved more time.

Absurd.

Gasol came off to start the 4th because that happens a lot; first team guys, especially bigs, often rest to start the 4th so they can be fresh for the stretch. When he was off, the Griz whittled a 10 pt lead down to 2 points so the coach of a struggling team stayed with the hotter unit.

I guess you'd like to see him communicate that better to Gasol but it's a two way street and Gasol could always just ask behind closed doors rather than air laundry like that.

I dunno; not a good look. I think Fizdale is a solid coach with a roster that got old/thin real fast. Nobody is winning 50 with that group so why not let him see what he can do?

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Absurd.

Gasol came off to start the 4th because that happens a lot; first team guys, especially bigs, often rest to start the 4th so they can be fresh for the stretch. When he was off, the Griz whittled a 10 pt lead down to 2 points so the coach of a struggling team stayed with the hotter unit.

I guess you'd like to see him communicate that better to Gasol but it's a two way street and Gasol could always just ask behind closed doors rather than air laundry like that.

I dunno; not a good look. I think Fizdale is a solid coach with a roster that got old/thin real fast. Nobody is winning 50 with that group so why not let him see what he can do?

Agreed. I thought he was in his 3rd season, but nope he is just 20 games into his second season and gets shit canned? That is some bullshit.

Lebron isn't happy either.

I need some answers. Feels like my man was a fall guy

— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 27, 2017

[mcaj22]

Lebron LOVES Fizdale. Wouldnt be surprised if thats who he pairs up with as his coach when he goes to LA next year

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Lebron LOVES Fizdale. Wouldnt be surprised if thats who he pairs up with as his coach when he goes to LA next year

The Lakers aren't firing Walton to cater to a finicky Lebron in his decline years.

If that's what he demands, I guess he'll just be a Clipper.

[RobBlake]

Lebron will dominate for The next 4-5 years. He can gladly come tot he lakers

[RealSNR]

The night after Lebron getting tossed from the game, Anthony Davis turns into a huge dipshit and gets himself DQ'd.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The Lakers aren't firing Walton to cater to a finicky Lebron in his decline years.

Who are you kidding? Of course they will. LeBron is their only chance at any kind of legitimacy in the next decade.

[GoChargers]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The Lakers aren't firing Walton to cater to a finicky Lebron in his decline years.

You're right. They'll fire Walton to cater to LaVar Ball when he demands to be the coach.

[PAChiefsGuy]

OKC beats GS now about to lose their 3rd-straight. I wonder if the Russ-PG-Melo experiment is going to work? It is still early but.... Idk... Doesn't look too promising right now.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

OKC beats GS now about to lose their 3rd-straight. I wonder if the Russ-PG-Melo experiment is going to work? It is still early but.... Idk... Doesn't look too promising right now.

Great question and one that I was about to ask after watching them get beat handily by Orlando.

Here is a great article from The Ringer mostly blaming Russ iso and ball hogging. Sounds familiar

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/1...hunder-problem

[TEX]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

OKC beats GS now about to lose their 3rd-straight. I wonder if the Russ-PG-Melo experiment is going to work? It is still early but.... Idk... Doesn't look too promising right now.

Dont know. I do know that Chris Paul sure is working out in Houston. The Rockets are damn good! They could be a legit challenger to GS. So GLAD Melo signed elsewhere!

[dirk digler]

And I just want to say as much grief I gave the Cavs early in the season they have played a ton better of late with Lebron leading the way. He maybe having one of his best seasons yet and has a legit 3 pt shot. Scary...

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by TEX

Dont know. I do know that Chris Paul sure is working out in Houston. The Rockets are damn good! They could be a legit challenger to GS. So GLAD Melo signed elsewhere!

I agree and I honestly didn’t think it would work once he got back.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

I agree and I honestly didn’t think it would work once he got back.

I didn't either, only because I thought Paul was broke. It's still early, but the Rockets have steadily gotten better. They are methodically killing teams. They have a BUNCH of guys that can hit the 3 now. If one is off, several are on. They just keep coming and hardly any drop off when Harden is on the bench. They get up by a few points, then before you know it they're up by 20, and when its all said and done they've drained nearly 20 3's and all the starters, plus several bench players, are all scoring double figures. Capela is really coming on - dude is so quick and plays hard. They have a deep bench. Defensively they lost Beverly, but Tucker / Paul make up for that. They're a fun team to watch and IF they can stay healthy, they'll be a real factor.