Random NBA Observations 2013 - 2014

[Deflatedhoopdreams]

Steph Curry is that nikka

 

[CrimsonTider]

How will you explain the Clippers taking a leap leap forward this season?

You can already tell Doc has a different level of respect from these players if youre watching the games.

Its pretty clear he has already made an impact on Jordan

It's been a week bruh.

They were a very good team in the regular season last year

Might I add... The best clippers team ever in the reg season

 

[GoldenGlove]

i would say its too soon to talk about MVPs but chris paul is playing at an insane level right now

the games he had against the warriors & rockets were masterful

17 assists with only 2 turnovers?



And he gave em 23 as well

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

Julius Randle

 

[Flight]

This looks like something you'd see in 2k

 

[GoddamnyamanProf]

Gotdamn, that injury report on Amare didn't say "knee", shyt said "KNEES"

His shyts are cooked well done, Ewing status

Its a wrap for em, dont ask me how

 

[Colejeezy]

This looks like something you'd see in 2k

Jesus

 

[Flight]

Jesus

Breh that's the definition of having your defender on skates.

 

[The War Report]

Julius Randle

That gets block in The NBA.

 

[Steezy]

That gets block in The NBA.

thats a free throw in the nba

2 points

 

[Numpsay]

Capt. Jack isn't signed to anyone?

 

[LezJepzin]

Just saw the Andrew Wiggins interview on ESPN. Hope his pops gave him the talk about the NBA lifestyle.J/S. For Mitchell Wiggins had struggles with substance abuse, particularly with that white.

Basketball cards gave no fukks back then . That's how I learned about it as a shorty

 

[Danie84]

Iggy going to good in the Bay

 

[Knights89]

M ET
By Marc Stein | ESPN.com
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Zach Randolph is the first to admit that he's not sure what's going to happen.

“I don’t know yet” is the answer when someone asks if he'll play out the final season of his contract in Memphis or opt out of the $16.5 million he's owed in 2014-15 to add one more big name to next summer's star-filled class of free agents.

What Z-Bo does know eight months out: He wants to retire as a Grizzly.


Randolph

In this visit with one of our faves from the NBA's Lefties Union -- our first One-on-One (To Five) chat of the season -- Randolph makes it clear that he wants to find a way to stay in Memphis for the long term amid suspicions in some league circles that the Grizzlies already have his long-term replacement on the roster in Ed Davis.

In his fourth answer, specifically, Randolph seems to acknowledge that opting out to sign a new long-term deal that starts at a lower salary is an option he’d consider. It should likewise be noted that he has shed about 15 pounds to show how serious he is in what ranks as a huge season for the 32-year-old.

To the Q&A …

Stein: I know it hasn’t been the smoothest start [for the 1-2 Grizzlies], but what’s the general outlook for you guys this season?

Randolph: What we’re trying to play for is a championship. Anything less than what we did last year [advancing to the Western Conference finals] would be disappointing. We have the same team. Added a shooter [in Mike Miller]. So anything less would be a disappointment. But I think we can make some noise. I think we can. Just got to keep pushing. Just be us doing us. We’ll be all right. Gotta work the kinks out.

Stein: What are the main differences between playing for Lionel Hollins and [new coach] Dave Joerger?

Randolph: It’s a different offense. We got more movement. It’s going to be different; Train’s been our coach for the last four years. So it’s going to be different. But I can play for anybody. I played under coach [Mike] D’Antoni [in New York] and I was one of his favorite guys. He’ll tell you. It’s basketball at the end of the day. It’s X’s and O’s. At the end of the day, just get your ass out there and play hard.

Stein: What did you do to get ready for such a big season?

Randolph: I lost a lot of weight [over the summer], stayed in shape. As you get older it’s harder, so I started early. But I’m in my prime, too, I feel. I feel good.

Stein: How will you make the decision on what to do this summer contract-wise?

Randolph: I’d like to be here. I’d like to retire here. You never know. If I’ve got to make some sacrifices to be here, I would. I still can play. I can still help a team out. I want to win a championship. I’ve made all the money in the world. I just want to win. I don’t know yet [about opting in or opting out], but Memphis is my home. If they trade me tomorrow, I’m here. I just bought a new house. My daughters go to school [in Memphis]. That’s my home.

Stein: Apart from when nosy reporters like me come up and ask you about it, how often are
thoughts about the future weighing on you?

Randolph: I can block it out. I've done been through it before. They tell you one thing and tomorrow it's a different story. ... That's the business part of the game. They tell you you're there and trade you tomorrow. But I've been through it.

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

That gets block in The NBA.

blocking foul? yeah, i agree.

how about this one breh? whats this in the NBA?

this is a two in the NBA right?

another block?

this is FOR SURE a block in the NBA