Random NBA Observations 2020 - 2021

[Mars]

What the hell kind of order is this??

* Bucks will still have the best record.
* The Nets, sixers, and Pacers are all better for a myriad of reasons.
* Boston takes a step back- Lost Hayward and Kemba will be out for 3 months.
* Toronto takes a step back- Relocation, lost Ibaka/Gasol.
* Miami basically has the same squad.... Butler's going to pace himself during the regular season.
* The last spot is going to come down to Wizards,Hawks and Magic.......On paper, the Hawks should make the playoffs. However, there are a couple of things that concern me :

- They rely too much on 6'1 T.Young- This is going to be a dense season. Can Young carry a big load without getting fatigued.

- J.Collins could be a problem- Turned down 90m and wants a near max...Got suspended 25 gms last season for testing positive for hgh.

Collins quote in March

"I definitely feel like I am in max contract contention. If I finish this season averaging 20 and 10, the other guys who are averaging 20 and 10 are max-caliber guys. I'm in that conversation and feel like I am worthy of being extended as such. That's for the Hawks to decide and figure it out. If you want to look at numbers and flat-out play, I definitely feel like I've earned it. But the team situation, future cap and all that, now you have a contract negotiation."

I don't see Collins playing enough minutes to avg 20p/10r this season...Nor do I think Atlanta wants to pay him near max...Is he going to become a locker room malcontent when he sees his playing time and numbers dropping?......... I would definitely consider trading Collins in a package for Harden.

- The R.Rondo situation- Off-court lawsuit...and is he going to be content sitting on the bench?

Atlanta is still a relatively young team. Will these issues become a distraction?

 

[xXMASHERXx]

* Bucks will still have the best record.
* The Nets, sixers, and Pacers are all better for a myriad of reasons.
* Boston takes a step back- Lost Hayward and Kemba will be out for 3 months.
* Toronto takes a step back- Relocation, lost Ibaka/Gasol.
* Miami basically has the same squad.... Butler's going to pace himself during the regular season.
* The last spot is going to come down to Wizards,Hawks and Magic.......On paper, the Hawks should make the playoffs. However, there are a couple of things that concern me :

- They rely too much on 6'1 T.Young- This is going to be a dense season. Can Young carry a big load without getting fatigued.

- J.Collins could be a problem- Turned down 90m and wants a near max...Got suspended 25 gms last season for testing positive for hgh.

Collins quote in March



I don't see Collins playing enough minutes to avg 20p/10r this season...Nor do I think Atlanta wants to pay him near max...Is he going to become a locker room malcontent when he sees his playing time and numbers dropping?......... I would definitely consider trading Collins in a package for Harden.

- The R.Rondo situation- Off-court lawsuit...and is he going to be content sitting on the bench?

Atlanta is still a relatively young team. Will these issues become a distraction?

If everyone stays healthy, Nets are going to have the best record in the league.

 

[Mars]

If everyone stays healthy, Nets are going to have the best record in the league.

It's going to be close...But with the schedule being so dense I think Kyrie/KD will skip some games and be on a minutes restriction after the Nets secure homecourt advantage.

 

[Guile]

We need to get this pandemic so we can get Jordan and Lavar talking shyt to each other at Hornets games.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

It's going to be close...But with the schedule being so dense I think Kyrie/KD will skip some games and be on a minutes restriction after the Nets secure homecourt advantage.

Maybe a minutes restriction but I doubt they miss games(if they're running away with the East they might). They've both been out for a long time meanwhile the Bucks had a quick turn around so I would imagine they are going to try to get Giannis some rest so that he can be fresh for the playoffs.

 

[El Jefe]

We need to get this pandemic so we can get Jordan and Lavar talking shyt to each other at Hornets games.

Get the pandemic.... U mean vaccine breeeh

 

[Max.]

 

[Premeditated]

I knew he would be a multiple time all star even coming off the bench at OKC, but did any one think Harden will be THIS good in his prime/peak? nikka out there shape like Uncle Elroy and he's still being this impactful. I'm done hating on the dude

If he was to win one ring, I would automatically put him above Curry all time.

 

[steph_harden]

Edwards is so nice




Pro move right there

kids got a bag

 

[steph_harden]

CJ like trade who. Lol such a crafty underrated scorer.​

Imagine CJ getting to play with someone like Bron

He’d show who he really is

 

[NatiboyB]

The bulls need to try to make a move for a real PG. They would of been perfect for Chris Paul. It has to be a steady PG who gets others involved that can hit the open shot if given out there on the bench somewhere for one of these squads or even still in free agency.

 

[BXKingPin82]

I knew he would be a multiple time all star even coming off the bench at OKC, but did any one think Harden will be THIS good in his prime/peak? nikka out there shape like Uncle Elroy and he's still being this impactful. I'm done hating on the dude

If he was to win one ring, I would automatically put him above Curry all time.

 

[Serious]

@FukkaPaidEmail @wire28 how the hell did y'all let Christian wood walk

 

[The axe murderer]

 

[Hypris]

Harden coming out of strip clubs and giving you an efficient 44 and 17 in his 1st game back.

These teams better stop playing and trade for that man now. The "assets" they value will not be better than Harden for the next 5 years.