2017-18 Daily Discussion

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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Jackie Kong on Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:09 am

He seems older than he is and he has been very polite and thankful for the opportunity that he was given. And he is a summer Maths and Physical tutor? I believe people are buying the character as much as the story. Then again, it could be 1 week thing.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby [Q] on Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:11 am

Andrew wrote:Let's see him play more than one game in the big time, first. That said, I hope he does find further success, and manages to stick around for a few more years. Even if he doesn't though, he got there in the end, and what a performance when he did!

That's what made the Jeremy Lin debut so crazy. He kept it up until the haters Melo and Woodson took the team back and he tore his meniscus. He's proven to be a solid player when given a chance.

I also thought Milwaukee would be good so they've been a letdown.

That Craig Hodges free agent jersey reminds me of creating a player in NBA live 98 where you select free agents as a team and they get a generic white Jersey
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Stress Fracture on Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:44 am

bowdown wrote:Andre Ingram story is cool and all but I dont get why everyone is acting so overly emotional about it. Yeah he played 10 years in the G league and got to play his first NBA game at age 32.....Anything else I am missing that makes this such a heartwarming story? The way people are reacting I thought he was 50+ years old or something.


Most players could've quit playing after 10 years in the D League, but not this guy. Heck, 2 years and no call up seems a pretty long time.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Dee4Three on Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:50 am

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bowdown wrote:Andre Ingram story is cool and all but I dont get why everyone is acting so overly emotional about it. Yeah he played 10 years in the G league and got to play his first NBA game at age 32.....Anything else I am missing that makes this such a heartwarming story? The way people are reacting I thought he was 50+ years old or something.


Most players could've quit playing after 10 years in the D League, but not this guy. Heck, 2 years and no call up seems a pretty long time.


Not only that, but he also killed it. 19 points on a great FG and 3P %, with 3 blocks.

After hoping for a shot the last 10 years, he could have had nerves get to him, rush his shots, or even just be passive. Dude took his opportunity and crushed it, it's motivating.

People are looking at his story as inspiring and motivating, nothing wrong with that.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Andrew on Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:33 am

Andre Ingram's story resonates because it's a long time to pay your dues and persevere, and then not only does his realise his dream, but he has a big performance in his debut. It's like something out of a feel good/inspirational sports film, except it's not fiction. It's one of those things that makes sport special.

[Q] wrote:That's what made the Jeremy Lin debut so crazy. He kept it up until the haters Melo and Woodson took the team back and he tore his meniscus. He's proven to be a solid player when given a chance.


For sure, and it's what made Linsanity such an enjoyable ride. Lin was finally getting a chance to play decent minutes and putting up all those big performances. As with Andre Ingram, he showed that hard work, patience, and persistence can pay off.

[Q] wrote:That Craig Hodges free agent jersey reminds me of creating a player in NBA live 98 where you select free agents as a team and they get a generic white Jersey


I thought the same thing when I first saw it. That or the old Create-a-Team feature.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Dee4Three on Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:59 am

The firings have started.

Frank Vogel and Jeff Hornacek.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby [Q] on Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:44 am

LMAO Cavs fans boo Tristan Thompson after he was seen cheating on a pregnant Khloe Kardashian. There was a We heart Khloe sign. PA announcer didn't announce him subbing into the game.

The first red flag should have been him impregnating his ex when they were first dating. I miss Lamar
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Kevin on Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:01 am

Trash on and off the court. He was also excused from the Cavs practice because Khloe was going through labor hours ago.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Andrew on Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:54 am

This generation's Erick Dampier, only with off-court troubles.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby benji on Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:43 pm

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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Andrew on Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:52 pm

:lol:

You can't make this stuff up.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby shadowgrin on Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:43 pm

Sports journalism is not dead after all.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby SoF'nAwesome on Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:10 pm

benji sightings are so rare now i miss you vro

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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Jeffx on Sun May 20, 2018 11:35 am

I've read several reports saying the relationship between Karl-Anthony Towns and the T-Wolves organization is not in a "good place". Could there be something brewing?
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Andrew on Sun May 20, 2018 11:50 am

I'm assuming it's about money - or more precisely, locking down a big payday well in advance of restricted free agency - as everything else seems to be looking up with the Timberwolves.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Phil89 on Sun May 20, 2018 2:26 pm

Jeffx wrote:I've read several reports saying the relationship between Karl-Anthony Towns and the T-Wolves organization is not in a "good place". Could there be something brewing?

Devin Booker posted this picture on Twitter. And the Suns GM did say that they were open to trading the #1 pick.. :wink:

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It's probably just two former Kentucky teammates trolling the media though.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby Andrew on Sun May 20, 2018 6:49 pm

If the relationship is that fractured and he's on the block, I could see lottery teams eagerly throwing their hat (and more specifically, picks) into the ring.
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Re: 2017-18 Daily Discussion

Postby sticky-fingers on Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:11 am

A good analysis IMO of LBJ'season :

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