The NBA

[babyblob]

So we have an NFL thread, and MLB thread and for some reason and NHL thread. yet with tonight being the opening night for the NBA I didnt see and NBA thread so I thought I would start one.

I have been a somewhat casual fan for a few years. I know the big name guys, I know the big name rivalries through out the years. But this year I am getting more into it and learning more players, and stats like I do with the NFL and MLB. I am pretty excited.

I dont have a favorite team but I enjoy watching the games. When I was a kid I loved the Timberwolves. Dont ask me why. maybe the logo?

I am currently watching Brooklyn losing to The Bucks by 15 in the 1st.

So if there are any other fans casual or hardcore let me know

[Deathstroke]

Boston Celtics fan here!

I'm really hoping the team becomes more consistent and a legitimate contender instead of teasing us for parts of the season and then not getting it done in the end.

And I'm hoping that Kyrie Irving is never allowed to play in the NBA again.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Sadly, the most talked about story in the NBA is the clusterfuck here in Philly with Ben Simmons who's been acting the fool/idiot/spoiled brat for weeks now, holding out and demanding a trade after his precious fee-fees were hurt after the team didn't kiss his pampered ass enough, even though he helped **** the bed after Atlanta beat the Sixers in the playoffs a few months ago. Ben the Baby was supposed to hold a presser today, but that was nixed after he acted the ass at practice, as a result, he's been benched for tomorrow's season opener in New Orleans. It's been a mess with no end in sight.

[InfamousBG]

Big Boston Celtics fan here. Have loved the Celtics my whole life. Just sad I don't think they will do much this season. Ya they will make the playoffs but they wont go far. Should have never gave Marcus Smart that extension. Guy is just awful. Smart thinks he is some top dog in the NBA and he goes and misses a team flight last week, what a joke.

Hoping Kyrie Irving never plays a game in the NBA again. Hoping he finds that the Earth is flat and goes and falls off the edge

[frankiedetroit]

I ride and die with the Lakers. I don't love what we've got this year, but it will be interesting to see. AD will play about 60 games. Everyone else between 60-75, except Russ, who will go hardcore for 82 games.

I love the NBA Lane commercial, by the way.

I also hope Kyrie is done and that Brooklyn misses the playoffs because of it. Not that I hate Brooklyn (I live there!) I've just had enough of Kyrie and want his decision to have consequences for the entire team.

Regarding Ben Simmons -- you gotta fulfill your contract. The NBA is a business and there's no loyalty and I generally side with the players making as much money as they can. But you expect contracts to be honored on both sides.

[babyblob]

Some really good games last night. My first night of watching NBA opening night went very well

[Surf]

Sadly, the most talked about story in the NBA is the clusterfuck here in Philly with Ben Simmons who's been acting the fool/idiot/spoiled brat for weeks now, holding out and demanding a trade after his precious fee-fees were hurt after the team didn't kiss his pampered ass enough, even though he helped **** the bed after Atlanta beat the Sixers in the playoffs a few months ago. Ben the Baby was supposed to hold a presser today, but that was nixed after he acted the ass at practice, as a result, he's been benched for tomorrow's season opener in New Orleans. It's been a mess with no end in sight.

Maaaan, the return on the casual entertainment fan dolla in regards of Philadelphia sports is immeasurable.

[Rob Allen]

My Portland Trail Blazers are going to put it all together one of these years, if they can stay healthy.

I'm so glad they didn't trade for Simmons. People were talking about it for months but now it's clear that he's a head case and we're better off without him.

[cable guy]

Sadly, the most talked about story in the NBA is the clusterfuck here in Philly with Ben Simmons who's been acting the fool/idiot/spoiled brat for weeks now, holding out and demanding a trade after his precious fee-fees were hurt after the team didn't kiss his pampered ass enough, even though he helped **** the bed after Atlanta beat the Sixers in the playoffs a few months ago. Ben the Baby was supposed to hold a presser today, but that was nixed after he acted the ass at practice, as a result, he's been benched for tomorrow's season opener in New Orleans. It's been a mess with no end in sight.

What a mess here in the Philly area with Simmons! That's all their talking about on WIP sports station. I actually had to change the station a couple times today. Ben the baby is right. When asked to participate in a drill he refuses? Are you kidding me. I'm glad Doc just sent him home. Hopefully he is never in a 76ers uniform again!

[babyblob]

What is going on with Ben Simmons. I know he wants a trade but what led up to it? I have heard only a litte because I was paying more attention to MLB and NFL news.

[cable guy]

What is going on with Ben Simmons. I know he wants a trade but what led up to it? I have heard only a litte because I was paying more attention to MLB and NFL news.

Simmons was always scared to shoot the ball. Can't shoot foul shots. I've never seen this ever in a point guard. Ok fine, but it hit the fan last year in the playoffs where instead of dunking the ball while Under the basket, he passes out. Only a couple minutes left mind you. 76ers lose. Well the city erupted justly so. I lost it lol. Even Doc Rivers, when asked if they could win a title with baby Ben, he said he wasn't sure and can't answer that question. He really does have to go.

[InfamousBG]

What is going on with Ben Simmons. I know he wants a trade but what led up to it? I have heard only a litte because I was paying more attention to MLB and NFL news.

Ya the guy just could not shoot the ball in the playoffs. Made very odd plays and passes. After season was over all he did was cry and say he's not coming back to Philly. Then he said he will sit out. Then he found out if he did not report to camp it would cost him like $350,000 a game. That is right when he showed up. Then he acts like a fool this week during a team practice so Rivers suspended him for game one and the fine is like $1.4 million.

Simmons is a good ball player. Great on defense. He just thinks he is the next Kobe which he is not. Now its showing he might not be all there mentally for the team.

[Surf]

Kicks off tonight against the Hornets who the Blue and Gold embarrassed in the play-in game last season.

Rick Carlisle is returning as retread.... ERRAAAHH returning as Head Coach.

[chicainery]

So if there are any other fans casual or hardcore let me know

I once would have considered myself hardcore, but now I don't even have any tv channels that the NBA comes on except for the occasional ABC game.

I was originally a Chicago Bulls fan because of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Later on I followed Tim Duncan and the Spurs as well as Lebron James and the Cavs/Heat/Cavs. I still follow Lebron on the Lakers, but a lot of other players have got me excited for this season.