***Official 2023-2024 NBA Thread***

[dirk digler]

Can't believe the NBA Season is starting tonight. Way to early but here we go.

Lakers vs Nuggets: 6:30PM

Suns vs Warriors: 9PM

Both on TNT

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

I feel like you're trying to take a shot at LeBron here about the inferior teams winning championships, but without threes, he probably would have dominated the game even more than he did. He's easily the best athlete to ever play in the NBA and could get to the rim/bowl over people in his prime at his size/strength like nobody ever has.

The emphasis on threes is what allowed teams like the Warriors/Curry to dominate.

???

I don't know, three point shooting keeps teams from clogging up the middle.

If MJ had played later when every team had better shooters, he would have had more space to operate.

I would still take peak MJ, but I'm not going to argue against LeBron's career at this point.

[Pitt Gorilla]

I mean, literally EVERYONE knew this, but this is a horrible look. Series should be 1-1.

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA determined Tuesday.

In its Last 2 Minutes report, the league also said that 76ers coach Nick Nurse twice attempted to call timeouts that were “neither recognized nor granted by the officials” during the possession.

The furious 76ers planned to file a grievance regarding the officiating after falling into a 2-0 hole in the series following the Knicks’ 104-101 victory on Monday night.

The 76ers led by five points before Jalen Brunson’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining. The 76ers attempted to inbound the ball to Maxey, who was swarmed by both Brunson and Josh Hart. Maxey fell to the court and Hart grabbed the ball.

But the NBA said Brunson first grabbed Maxey’s jersey, preventing the All-Star guard from catching the pass cleanly. The league ruled that Hart then made lower body contact that caused Maxey to fall.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

I remember MJ's awful series against the Pistons too. It just didn't happen in the Finals, so it allegedly doesn't count.

I don't. Care to post the stats of that awful series performance?

*KCC ignores post

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by New World Order

I don't. Care to post the stats of that awful series performance?

*KCC ignores post

1989 ECF, series tied 2-2

MJ: 18 pts, took just 8 shot attempts. 1 point in 4th quarter.

Pistons take 3-2 lead, win series in 6. pic.twitter.com/327KcMyvKx

— NT (@SushiFanAcct) March 15, 2017

He then promptly proceeded to cry for a rule change as true leaders do:

“The league is so soft now. MJ never whined or complained. He was competitive” The NBA changed it's rules in MJ's favor after he said this. pic.twitter.com/S4yJtCyrVf

— NT (@SushiFanAcct) March 15, 2017

In the end, though, it wasn't more favorable reffing that got MJ over the hump (although that didn't hurt). It was Scottie Pippen developing into one of the best players in the league and a top 50 player ever.

[New World Order]

So I'm assuming when you said 'series' you really meant 'game?' Is this correct?

He averaged nearly 30 ppg that series against the Pistons.

29 dwarfs 17.

Do you agree?

[PAChiefsGuy]

Here we go. Playoffs are starting and had some good games yesterday. Yet The fake Raptors fan who is obsessed w LeBron is ruining this thread yet again.

Would someone change the name of this thread? It should be 'LeBron Vs MJ' or 'KC_Connection loves LeBron.'

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

???

I don't know, three point shooting keeps teams from clogging up the middle.

If MJ had played later when every team had better shooters, he would have had more space to operate.

I would still take peak MJ, but I'm not going to argue against LeBron's career at this point.

Went to Dairy Queen and had the best ice cream I've ever had. I had to thank the employee who made it, so I asked one of his co-workers where he was. Once I met him I told him, "thank you sir, that was the best ice cream I've ever had."

He just laughed and said, "I take as much…

— Barry (@BarryOnHere) March 11, 2024

[Sassy Squatch]

So how soft was LeBron when he called and cried to the league to get Draymond suspended for an altercation he started.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by New World Order

So I'm assuming when you said 'series' you really meant 'game?' Is this correct?

He averaged nearly 30 ppg that series against the Pistons.

29 dwarfs 17.

Do you agree?

Yea, been here with KCC before, and he clearly doesn't understand the difference between a bad series and a bad game.

Again, that or he's just really THAT disingenuous.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by New World Order

So I'm assuming when you said 'series' you really meant 'game?' Is this correct?

His game 4 was similarly awful in that series. 5 for 15 for an empty 23 points with just 2 rebounds and 4 assists.

The Pistons owned MJ.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

So how soft was LeBron when he called and cried to the league to get Draymond suspended for an altercation he started.

You mean the postseason where Draymond blatantly kicked opponents in the balls multiple times? I don't think it took much prompting from the league to suspend him for that one.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

His game 4 was similarly awful in that series. 5 for 15 for an empty 23 points with just 2 rebounds and 4 assists.

The Pistons owned MJ.

Nothing remotely close to Lebron being a no show for the entire Finals, while Wade played at an MVP level.

You are getting absolutely obliterated today

Here's a thought, if you really want Lebron to be the GOAT, you should probably keep your mouth shut, because trying to argue does you or Lebron zero favors

[KC_Connection]

https://t.co/wsncsds1E0

— Barry (@BarryOnHere) April 23, 2024

At least he's not blaming playoff losses on wisdom teeth

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Here's a thought, if you really want Lebron to be the GOAT, you should probably keep your mouth shut, because trying to argue does you or Lebron zero favors

Sadly for you, LeBron is the GOAT and that becomes increasingly obvious with every ridiculous game he plays at the highest level at year 21. Nothing I say or do will change that.

Here's hoping for many more years of this.

[staylor26]

You all day: