Looks like no need to worry about Topic, as he suffered a non-contact knee injury. So, good call on the “health concerns.”
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2023-24 NBA (Playoffs!) Thread: Celtics win East and now wait to see whether Luka or Kyrie suffer season-ending injury (70 Viewers)
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Mister CIA
Footballguy
Yeah, the reports were pretty sketchy about his health the past few months. Feel bad for him (seems he may have gotten some bad medical advisement), but now he might be an awesome dart throw in the late 1st if he's draft eligible.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
the moops
Footballguy
Are you betting on any early second round picks though?
mr. furley
Footballguy
which of the remaining teams has the least injuries right now? that's who i pick to win it all.
it's like the NFL. forget seeds after round 1, who left is healthy enough to win?
it's like the NFL. forget seeds after round 1, who left is healthy enough to win?
Jayrod
Footballguy
Your mom is like the NFL.
the moops
Footballguy
In order of importance of missing guys
NYK - OG, Randle, Robinson, Bogdanovic
CLE - Mitchell, Allen
BOS - Porzingis
DAL - Kleber
IND - Mathurin
MIN - nobody
DEN - nobody
OKC - nobody
Yo Mama
Footballguy
It gets worse if you add in banged up / limited guys like Brunson, Luka, Murray?, and Halliburton
the moops
Footballguy
Murray looked fine, but I was just going with guys who aren't playing. Everyone is gonna be banged up in some fashion
General Malaise
Footballguy
Long ago, I think this was the case with the Portland JailbreakersIf I had billionaire money I would commission a Chico's Bail Bonds patch.Celtics sponsored by Vista Print? Did they outbid Kodak or Photobucket?
Which team?
I'd take that team back yesterday....
I mean, Isiah Rider wouldn't even get in trouble nowadays for smoking weed out of a Sprite can in a parked car in Lake Oswego.
identikit
Footballguy
Long ago, I think this was the case with the Portland JailbreakersIf I had billionaire money I would commission a Chico's Bail Bonds patch.Celtics sponsored by Vista Print? Did they outbid Kodak or Photobucket?
Which team?
I'd take that team back yesterday....
I mean, Isiah Rider wouldn't even get in trouble nowadays for smoking weed out of a Sprite can in a parked car in Lake Oswego.
Might even get an ad campaign from Starry if he just switched brands
msudaisy26
Footballguy
The NBA isn't like that unless it is a major injury to a key player. There is a reason like 85 percent of all titles have been a 4 seed or higher. When they playoffs start there are 5ish teams at most that can win it all.
Edit: I take that back. 77 champions in NBA history. 75 have been top 3 seeds in their conference, and 67 have been top 2 seeds.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Why was LeBron court side last night in Cleveland?
msudaisy26
Footballguy
He is from there?
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Not what Windy says...
Is Bronny actually NBA material? Scary what happened at USC, they must be so relieved he's jumping to the NBA
mr. furley
Footballguy
yeah, it was more hyperbole than statement of fact
just feels like everyone is beat to hell this year
General Malaise
Footballguy
No. If his name was Bronny Robinowitz you'd see a player who averaged 4.8 points on 36% shooting and never give him a second look.
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
identikit
Footballguy
It may end up just like that, but that doesn't look like a rock-solid source
To me
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Some guy got drafted from a euro league where he averaged 6 ppg last year.
Once again, nba looks at size, skill and intangibles. They absolutely do not care about your ppg number in the pac-10.
They care more about it when you are 6-1 athlete who guards one position versus someone who is 6-8 and guards 4 positions.
Major
Footballguy
That stuff doesn't matter as much when your Dad is a free agent and his name is Lebron.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
I doubt he would ever want to go there and I don’t think they have the cap space, but Lebron would actually be a great fit in Indy. Veteran guy who knows how to win in the playoffs. Still a good defender and a big strong presence in the paint that they lack. Great facilitator that would fit in with their offense. Team with great depth that would allow him more breathers throughout the season. Still fairly close to his hometown of Akron.
Capella
Footballguy
Maybe. We’ll find out soon enough.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Buddy, I know LeBron is your hero and you think his spawn is destined for greatness simply because he's a "James" but Bronny is not an NBA caliber player. Neither was Jordan's boys. 36%......fella.
Capella
Footballguy
I’ve never said any of those things, Lebron isn’t my hero, he’s not even my favorite nba player, and his son certainly isn’t headed for greatness but I do think he can possibly carve out a role as a defensive specialist. I doubt he gets drafted in the top-50 though.
The immense hatred he gets for just existing and trying to make the league is beyond bizarre to me though. Wasn’t expecting you to be on that train…..pal. It’s weirdo behavior. The league will tell us if he has a chance.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Definitely going to be some interesting game theory to see when a team hoping to get Lebron drafts Bronny. I heard someone say the prospects at the top are at the level of a Tobias Harris/Dereck Lively coming out. My guess is that one of the current playoff teams is going to take a stab at it in the back end of the first.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Lol at "hatred". That's not an emotion I'm allocating to Bronny, I assure you. A question was posed and I answered it. If his last name was anything but James he wouldn't be relevant at all. You know this.
The ONLY reason he's being discussed at all is because LeBron wants to play with him and a team that drafts him might get his services for a year or two. You know this too.
General Malaise
Footballguy
22 minutes in his final USC game. 3 points, 0 assists, 1 rebound. Screams defensive potential at the NBA level.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I'll admit that his presence makes this draft just a little more interesting to a casual fan. What will happen to Bronny James Dio?
If you’d stop wishing he was dead because of who his dad is, you’d realize he’s basically Scottie Pippen.
Kev4029
Footballguy
Peyton Watson's college stats - he was a first round pick.
It's hard to know how much Bronny's heart condition lead to his slow start, but he missed all of their preseason which is not great for an unrefined player like him.
With or without his dad being who his dad is, he would probably be a back portion of the draft kind of prospect. Like I said yesterday, his measurables outside of his height are very good for a PG. He shot especially well in drills yesterday as well, so he's showing the case for him being a 3D combo guard.
The one thing that will help him long term with being Lebron's kid is he will have access to trainers, nutritionists, etc. that most prospects of his I'll don't have. That may help him reach closer to his full potential than your average fringe draft prospect.
identikit
Footballguy
I would think he's had all that he wants of the bolded for quite a while
So we may have seen the upside already
Capella
Footballguy
I know we wouldn’t be talking about him, sure. But I do think he’d be invited to the combine and would have a shot at getting drafted in round 2. I sure wouldn’t be talking about college stat lines, because that is irrelevant to getting drafted. That’s been proven many times.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I know nobody cares (and you shouldn’t) but no chance I’ll watch any broadcast with Draymond Green. IMO, he’s a horrible human and they are stupid for having him on. Flipped it on and saw he’s on there and changed the channel. **** Draymond.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Proven how? What are we supposed to use, his driveway stats? Junior high? This is wish casting. Nothing more, nothing less.
identikit
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Wish casting lol. I’ve never even seen him play. College stats not mattering has been proven hundreds of times. There is an example directly above if you want to click it. And no don’t use his driveway stats either.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Coincidentally, Scottie pippen jr’s career (which still has a chance) could be definitely be his trajectory. Fringe nba guard who keeps working and trying to get chances and might hook on
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Welcome to the bandwagon. Keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times.
General Malaise
Footballguy
You've never seen him play, but you think a 6'1" guard who did literally nothing with his playing time is NBA worthy? Okay
identikit
Footballguy
I lived in Indy for a long stretch
Also, they are fun
And now they are starting to play some decent defense
Maybe not defense tonight...oy
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Desert_Power
Footballguy
Pacers are fun. Much more fun than they last time they were pretty good
Jayrod
Footballguy
Yeah, not so much.
Kev4029
Footballguy
Prior to the season, he was seen mostly as an early 2nd round talent. After the season, it seems like more of an end of the 2nd round talent BUT he's probably done a little to increase his draft stock at the combine.
I don't watch much college basketball, so I have no idea if he is worth a **** or not, but I trust scouts more than I trust box score stats from a player that had some serious health problems just before the season.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Did we really need to start the Denver game at 1030? TNT deserves losing the nba…
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