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Obviously Jones didn't work out, but didn't they get him for free?
No, they traded a first for him: 1-18 in 2022, 1-16 in 2023, 1-14 in 2024 and 1-14 in 2025. Then 2 2nds. Which I would guess will probably not end up being a 1st, but the pick is encumbered for years. And Jones seemed terrible on the floor from the minute he got out there and never improved. I understand the theory of his athletic profile, but just a huge whiff.
No even their worst pick of that first round.
well at least their small forward is coming back and will be toeing the line this year... wait, wait, I'm getting something in my ear...
More minutes for the squeaky clean Brandon Miller
I LOVE Jokic, but I'm OK with it. They are 1A & 1B in my opinion. When Giannis is motivated and plays at full speed, he may be the best player in the world. He has paced himself a bit more the last few years and Jokic outplayed him, but at their very best I'm not sure who is better.
Pool table balls which smashed her window, per the athletic. Which was probably what you meant, but I was imagining inflatable pool toys when I first read this.
Tie goes to the guy who just won a championship, Finals MVP, put up the first 30-20-10 triple double in Finals history, first player in NBA history w/ 600 pts, 250 rebounds and 150 assists in a playoff run, etc. etc.
Giannis played 10 minutes in game 1 and missed games 2 & 3, came back at less than 100% for games 4 & 5 and the Heat shot 45% from 3 for the series.
It's still Lebron
determine that rating Jokic #1 nets them more clicks than the "controversial" selection of Giannis as #1
Lamelo already signed the extension. So, if he wants to move on, it will at least return assets. He's gotta stay healthy and is a bit of a knuckle-head though.
I have no experience, so forgive me...but is it hurtful to be wrong so often on so many topics?
Made Nurkic look like Jokic tonight.
Whole lot of folks pretty quiet this evening after Nurkic cooked Ayton.
Have fun dealing with Ayton's max deal and softness. He folds like a cheap tent in real games too.
Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too.
It's crazy the Suns got someone to take on that deal. And were able to get anything in return. It was more of the same last night. Ayton just offers zero resistance to any physicality.Whole lot of folks pretty quiet this evening after Nurkic cooked Ayton.
Have fun dealing with Ayton's max deal and softness. He folds like a cheap tent in real games too.
Are people actually all that excited about Simmons scoring 6 points in 22 minutes against an Israeli team? Sure, his total numbers were solid, but how much stock do people put in preseason games against non-NBA opponents when that team's country just got dragged into a war? I'm willing to go so far as to say he looks better than last year, but "back" is a stretch for me.Still preseason and all, but...Is Ben Simmons back???
Was good against the Lakers on Monday as well. What's more intriguing than the box score stats is the return of his athleticism, though - the back issues aren't bothering him right now and it's a night and day difference. At the very least, he's looking like an actual NBA player again, which is nice for a guy who's owed $30 million/year.Are people actually all that excited about Simmons scoring 6 points in 22 minutes against an Israeli team? Sure, his total numbers were solid, but how much stock do people put in preseason games against non-NBA opponents when that team's country just got dragged into a war? I'm willing to go so far as to say he looks better than last year, but "back" is a stretch for me.Still preseason and all, but...Is Ben Simmons back???
haha. You are the worst (the best worst though)
Oh. Well, enjoy the Patriots' game this weekend I guess.
From the clips I have seen, yes, Simmons looks more fluid, athletic, and engaged. That's great that he looks better than he has, but he hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy for the past couple of years (and his numbers dropped off accordingly). Good on him if he can get back to playing 2,000+ minutes at the level he was his first or second year in the league. Hopefully he has moved past his physical and mental health issues . . . I'm just not willing to say he's back to what he used to be after 30+ minutes of preseason basketball.Was good against the Lakers on Monday as well. What's more intriguing than the box score stats is the return of his athleticism, though - the back issues aren't bothering him right now and it's a night and day difference. At the very least, he's looking like an actual NBA player again, which is nice for a guy who's owed $30 million/year.Are people actually all that excited about Simmons scoring 6 points in 22 minutes against an Israeli team? Sure, his total numbers were solid, but how much stock do people put in preseason games against non-NBA opponents when that team's country just got dragged into a war? I'm willing to go so far as to say he looks better than last year, but "back" is a stretch for me.Still preseason and all, but...Is Ben Simmons back???
From the clips I have seen, yes, Simmons looks more fluid, athletic, and engaged. That's great that he looks better than he has, but he hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy for the past couple of years (and his numbers dropped off accordingly). Good on him if he can get back to playing 2,000+ minutes at the level he was his first or second year in the league. Hopefully he has moved past his physical and mental health issues . . . I'm just not willing to say he's back to what he used to be after 30+ minutes of preseason basketball.Was good against the Lakers on Monday as well. What's more intriguing than the box score stats is the return of his athleticism, though - the back issues aren't bothering him right now and it's a night and day difference. At the very least, he's looking like an actual NBA player again, which is nice for a guy who's owed $30 million/year.Are people actually all that excited about Simmons scoring 6 points in 22 minutes against an Israeli team? Sure, his total numbers were solid, but how much stock do people put in preseason games against non-NBA opponents when that team's country just got dragged into a war? I'm willing to go so far as to say he looks better than last year, but "back" is a stretch for me.Still preseason and all, but...Is Ben Simmons back???
From the clips I have seen, yes, Simmons looks more fluid, athletic, and engaged. That's great that he looks better than he has, but he hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy for the past couple of years (and his numbers dropped off accordingly). Good on him if he can get back to playing 2,000+ minutes at the level he was his first or second year in the league. Hopefully he has moved past his physical and mental health issues . . . I'm just not willing to say he's back to what he used to be after 30+ minutes of preseason basketball.Was good against the Lakers on Monday as well. What's more intriguing than the box score stats is the return of his athleticism, though - the back issues aren't bothering him right now and it's a night and day difference. At the very least, he's looking like an actual NBA player again, which is nice for a guy who's owed $30 million/year.Are people actually all that excited about Simmons scoring 6 points in 22 minutes against an Israeli team? Sure, his total numbers were solid, but how much stock do people put in preseason games against non-NBA opponents when that team's country just got dragged into a war? I'm willing to go so far as to say he looks better than last year, but "back" is a stretch for me.Still preseason and all, but...Is Ben Simmons back???
