OT: NBA & Basketball - 2023-24 Season

[JimmyG89]

I hope they experiment with some small ball lineups with Anunobi at the 5

I think depending on the team, there closeout lineup will be this:

Brunson
Hart/Divo
Bridges
OG
Randle

You get a ton of switch potential on top of the offense being able to spread the floor and let Brunson get them into the right play. You've got threats all over the floor to shoot, and you aren't losing much in terms of rebounding without a true center since OG, Randle, and Hart can crash the boards well.

Even Divo isn't bad crashing the glass. He averaged 6.3 rebounds per game when he was in Milwaukee for the postseason whe they won it all.

This group is not going to get the respect of the national media outside a few, but this is the best team on paper in the east outside of Boston, for now.

 

[Ben Grimm]

NBA free agency 2024: The 7 worst contracts of the summer, starring James Harden

Measure these deals not on dollar amount alone. Measure them instead on this question: Is this deal one a championship team would make?

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[17futurecap]

Stay healthy, and the other 11 will be in the rafters at MSG one day.

 

[Guyute]

That’s incredible for the Knicks. It’s a shame the Rangers can never get a stud that wants to win like that.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I like Brunson but leaving over 100 million on the table is unconscionable

But shout out to him I guess

 

[mrmovies779]

I like Brunson but leaving over 100 million on the table is unconscionable

But shout out to him I guess

He's certainly not hurting for money either way

 

[effen]

That’s incredible for the Knicks. It’s a shame the Rangers can never get a stud that wants to win like that.

NBA money is already is silly territory. He's forgoing a chance at super silly money. The difference is if your great-great-grandchildren will never have to work or your great-great-great-great-great grandchildren will never have to work.

At a certain point it doesn't functionally matter anymore.

NHL money is nowhere close to that.

I like Brunson but leaving over 100 million on the table is unconscionable

But shout out to him I guess

It's the difference between owning 6 personal residences or 10 personal residences.

You only have 1 ass.

 

[Devilsfan992]

I can not wait for fall. As a Nova alumnus who watched Brunson, Bridges, Hart and Divo including their 2016 championship live in Houston, this is like they never left. I used to be a huge NJ Nets fan, and now this NY Knicks team is the team I'm most invested in now.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

That’s incredible for the Knicks. It’s a shame the Rangers can never get a stud that wants to win like that.

Panarin took less than other teams offered to come to the Rangers. It's also a totally different sport and Brunson has deep ties to the Knicks and is still making 3 times what Igor is asking.

 

[McRanger92]

Take notes Igor

 

[Ben Grimm]

Rk	Player	Age	G	GS	MP	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	2P	2PA	2P%	eFG%	FT	FTA	FT%	ORB	DRB	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PF	PTS
1	Luol Deng	25	82	82	39.1	6.5	14.1	.460	1.4	4.1	.345	5.1	10.0	.506	.510	3.1	4.1	.753	1.4	4.4	5.8	2.8	1.0	0.6	1.9	2.0	17.4
2	Derrick Rose	22	81	81	37.4	8.8	19.7	.445	1.6	4.8	.332	7.2	15.0	.481	.485	5.9	6.9	.858	1.0	3.1	4.1	7.7	1.0	0.6	3.4	1.7	25.0
3	Joakim Noah	25	48	48	32.8	4.4	8.4	.525	0.0	0.0	.000	4.4	8.4	.526	.525	2.9	3.9	.739	3.8	6.6	10.4	2.2	1.0	1.5	1.9	3.3	11.7
4	Carlos Boozer	29	59	59	31.9

1	Julius Randle	26	71	71	37.6	8.5	18.6	.456	2.3	5.5	.411	6.2	13.1	.474	.516	4.9	6.0	.811	1.2	9.0	10.2	6.0	0.9	0.3	3.4	3.2	24.1
2	RJ Barrett	20	72	72	34.9

1	Julius Randle	27	72	72	35.3	7.1	17.3	.411	1.7	5.4	.308	5.4	11.9	.458	.459	4.2	5.6	.756	1.7	8.2	9.9	5.1	0.7	0.5	3.4	2.8	20.1
2	RJ Barrett	21	70	70	34.5

1	Julius Randle	28	77	77	35.5	8.5	18.6	.459	2.8	8.3	.343	5.7	10.3	.553	.536	5.2	6.9	.757	1.8	8.1	10.0	4.1	0.6	0.3	2.8	3.0	25.1
2	Jalen Brunson	26	68	68	35.0	8.6	17.6	.491	2.0	4.7	.416	6.7	12.8	.519	.547	4.8	5.8	.829	0.6	3.0	3.5	6.2	0.9	0.2	2.1	2.2	24.0
3	RJ Barrett	22	73	73	33.9

Rk	Player	Age	G	GS	MP	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	2P	2PA	2P%	eFG%	FT	FTA	FT%	ORB	DRB	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PF	PTS
1	Julius Randle	29	46	46	35.4	8.6	18.2	.472	1.7	5.3	.311	6.9	12.9	.539	.518	5.1	6.6	.781	2.2	7.0	9.2	5.0	0.5	0.3	3.5	2.7	24.0
2	Jalen Brunson	27	77	77	35.4	10.3	21.4	.479	2.7	6.8	.401	7.5	14.6	.516	.543	5.5	6.5	.847	0.6	3.1	3.6	6.7	0.9	0.2	2.4	1.9	28.7
3	OG Anunoby	26	23	23	34.9	5.4	11.1	.488	1.8	4.5	.394	3.7	6.6	.553	.568	1.5	1.9	.791	1.0	3.4	4.4	1.5	1.7	1.0	1.7	2.5	14.1
4	Josh Hart	28	81	42	33.4

The Knicks don't matter in this forum, because they have no fans here. If there were one Knicks fan here, they would know what every NBA fan knows, that Thibs has played starters too much every year since 2010-11. Since there are no Knicks fans here, no will agree with that. Let's face it, we just have a huge bunch of fakers in here.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Rk	Player	Age	G	GS	MP	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	2P	2PA	2P%	eFG%	FT	FTA	FT%	ORB	DRB	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PF	PTS
1	Luol Deng	25	82	82	39.1	6.5	14.1	.460	1.4	4.1	.345	5.1	10.0	.506	.510	3.1	4.1	.753	1.4	4.4	5.8	2.8	1.0	0.6	1.9	2.0	17.4
2	Derrick Rose	22	81	81	37.4	8.8	19.7	.445	1.6	4.8	.332	7.2	15.0	.481	.485	5.9	6.9	.858	1.0	3.1	4.1	7.7	1.0	0.6	3.4	1.7	25.0
3	Joakim Noah	25	48	48	32.8	4.4	8.4	.525	0.0	0.0	.000	4.4	8.4	.526	.525	2.9	3.9	.739	3.8	6.6	10.4	2.2	1.0	1.5	1.9	3.3	11.7
4	Carlos Boozer	29	59	59	31.9

Rk	Player	Age	G	GS	MP	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	2P	2PA	2P%	eFG%	FT	FTA	FT%	ORB	DRB	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PF	PTS
1	Julius Randle	29	46	46	35.4	8.6	18.2	.472	1.7	5.3	.311	6.9	12.9	.539	.518	5.1	6.6	.781	2.2	7.0	9.2	5.0	0.5	0.3	3.5	2.7	24.0
2	Jalen Brunson	27	77	77	35.4	10.3	21.4	.479	2.7	6.8	.401	7.5	14.6	.516	.543	5.5	6.5	.847	0.6	3.1	3.6	6.7	0.9	0.2	2.4	1.9	28.7
3	OG Anunoby	26	23	23	34.9	5.4	11.1	.488	1.8	4.5	.394	3.7	6.6	.553	.568	1.5	1.9	.791	1.0	3.4	4.4	1.5	1.7	1.0	1.7	2.5	14.1
4	Josh Hart	28	81	42	33.4

The Knicks don't matter in this forum, because they have no fans here. If there were one Knicks fan here, they would know what every NBA fan knows, that Thibs has played starters too much every year since 2010-11. Since there are no Knicks fans here, no will agree with that. Let's face it, we just have a huge bunch of fakers in here.

This is a hockey site and yes there are Knicks fans here. What exactly does Thibs playing some players big minutes have to do with anything that was being discussed about the Brunson signing?

 

[Ben Grimm]

This is a hockey site ...

Agreed. In order to be a Knicks or NBA fan you have to actually know something about a sport.

 

[17futurecap]

We have discussed the minutes he has played guys since he got the job, what are you talking about?

 

[mrmovies779]

The Knicks don't matter in this forum, because they have no fans here. If there were one Knicks fan here, they would know what every NBA fan knows, that Thibs has played starters too much every year since 2010-11. Since there are no Knicks fans here, no will agree with that. Let's face it, we just have a huge bunch of fakers in here.

Breaking News:NBA coaches play their top players the most minutes...more at 11

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

That’s incredible for the Knicks. It’s a shame the Rangers can never get a stud that wants to win like that.

I don't know if there are many people in any sport who are going to leave 100m+ on the table.

I mean he's still making a f*** load of money but the point still stands.

 

[Machinehead]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1812210691832533481

LMAO we're so toxic and I love it

 

[Ben Grimm]

TNT submits matching NBA rights offer reportedly targeting Amazon's package

The NBA is reportedly expected to decline TNT's offer to claim the rights to the Amazon package, setting up a potential showdown over those broadcast rights.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ben Grimm]

Tom Thibodeau, Knicks reportedly agree to 3-year extension

The Knicks have reached the conference semifinals in each of the last two seasons under Thibodeau.

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There go any chance of the Knicks winning a title.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Tom Thibodeau, Knicks reportedly agree to 3-year extension

The Knicks have reached the conference semifinals in each of the last two seasons under Thibodeau.

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There go any chance of the Knicks winning a title.

Thank you, I’m glad someone said it. This guy is a dinosaur and won’t win them a title.

 

[Ben Grimm]

Olympic basketball: Team USA rallies from 17 down to survive massive scare from Serbia ... and will now play for gold

Steph Curry pours in 36 to save the U.S. and set up a meeting with France for a gold medal.

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[will1066]

Olympic basketball: Team USA rallies from 17 down to survive massive scare from Serbia ... and will now play for gold

Steph Curry pours in 36 to save the U.S. and set up a meeting with France for a gold medal.

sports.yahoo.com

I watched the second half. It would've been huge had Serbia pulled it off. It went down to the wire until Curry's two free throws put them up by 4 and out of Serbia's reach.

 

[mxyxptlk]

I watched the second half. It would've been huge had Serbia pulled it off. It went down to the wire until Curry's two free throws put them up by 4 and out of Serbia's reach.

Have I mentioned that a lot of your "avatars" are downright frightful?

 

[will1066]

Have I mentioned that a lot of your "avatars" are downright frightful?

It's by design, to teach never to repeat the sins of the past.

 

[cgf]

The Knicks don't matter in this forum, because they have no fans here. If there were one Knicks fan here, they would know what every NBA fan knows, that Thibs has played starters too much every year since 2010-11. Since there are no Knicks fans here, no will agree with that. Let's face it, we just have a huge bunch of fakers in here.

How much Thibs has grown since his Minnesota days is really impressive.