keepon18

joined 11 months ago
[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I'm trying to understand this. If Kawhi has a degenerative knee injury, then he shouldn't be playing all these games and that it could adversely affect the end of this season, if not his career. If he doesn't, then he was basically just missing games in previous seasons for rest and the NBA "not supporting" load management seems to be the correct course of action.

I feel like players should play if they are not injured. I kinda miss how it was way back when ~ players played every game and would only rest at the end of the season once their team's playoff seeding was wrapped up. It is also like a different sport now and you'd think the NBA would make it easier to showcase games by removing B2Bs or something.

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think probably Rondo or Pat Bev. I always hated Rondo on that Celtics teams but really appreciated the insight and leadership he brought to the court. Pat Bev, well, he's one of those enforcer dudes that backs up their teammates every team loves to have. I think it's a shame his time on the Lakers were short but, with us so heavy on guards to start last season, his contract was going to be moved regardless. When he's not on your team, it's easy to hate him lol

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Obi Toppin. Real name, no gimmicks.

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Ballmer should give them all a max for the new arena

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I don't think that's what gaslighting is bruh

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Like something I'd be proud of myself for after working the sliders for 20 minutes lol

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (13 children)

Knicks and Jazz are the only good ones imo. Most of them are like designs you come up with when you don't have licenses for the usual jerseys lol. I hate how Nike throws so much shit at the wall for new jersey sales instead of trying to actually create an identity over multiple seasons.

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Chances are the ref would deem it in control of the offensive player but it's subjective, especially if the offensive player is out of control. My perspective is that it'd be better for the defensive player to be facing the offensive player just so they can better react, like with poking the ball loose or even being able to take the charge.

I think what you're describing is much more likely to happen closer to a defensive rebound / semi-transition break but it's such a fast bang-bang kinda play.

[–] keepon18@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Like are you saying Bullock could have turned away from Wemby to shield the ball? It's an option but chances are the defender doesn't have a good position or space to cut off an offensive player going towards them with momentum.

Chances are it'll be called a blocking foul... instead of potentially facing the offensive player and having a chance to steal the ball.