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[bionic77]

Crazy to think that just over a year ago Ainge was made fun of for drafting Jayling Brown. Now he's a bonafide superstar dunking on Lebron and leading the Celtics to multiple victories. Unbelievable.

Impressive where the Celtics are in the standings.

Hope they stay right where they are. Not just for this season. But for many years to come as well.

I give all credit to Danny Ainge and whoever the hell you are taking about (does he play in the NBA?) for where there are currently.

 

[Syrus]

Lonzo sucked ass last night but Bev is a beast. He give Russ a run for his money.

 

[Jarate]

Curious why you think Tatum looks the best so far? I think he's been playing within himself on the whole and the rebounding came as advertised, but he hasn't been overly efficient (his calling card) and has looked beatable on the wing. He looks like the same high floor guy to me so far, which isn't a bad thing, just hasn't blown me away at moments like DSJ or Fox or Simmons already have.



If they win the lottery the Sixers get the pick. If they don't, the Celtics get it (assuming the pick falls 2 to 6)



My hot take response to that is: you seen that team's bench? Nobody with that many picks and ASSETS over these years should have a bench that ass.

I don't count Simmons, as I said those drafted in this years draft. Tatum hasnt had nearly as many oppurtunities as those guys, Ive liked his size, and his scoring ability inside, and I know his shot can fall. DSJ is literally the 2nd best player on the Mavs (Noel is #1 but apparently dude has issues off the court). Fox might be one of the best players on the kings.

I didnt get too watch too much DSJ and Fox though.

 

[Sanjuro]

If Jaylen only wins 3 MVP awards, will he be considered a disappointment?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

If Jaylen only wins 3 MVP awards, will he be considered a disappointment?

G-League MVP?

 

[Fjordson]

My hot take response to that is: you seen that team's bench? Nobody with that many picks and ASSETS over these years should have a bench that ass.

Breh. It was a half-joking evaluation of this year’s draft class based on a one game sample size lol.

Just saying that I like Tatum’s potential.

 

[Devilgunman]

Lol at people mad at Beverley for going after Lonzo.

His dad spent the last year hyping him up and trash talking the rest of the league. You really expected people to go easy and not gun for his ass?

Hype and exposure has its price.

Brev is not gonna be the only one after his ass.

I think this is great for Ball though. If he can grow a pair and toughen it out, he can learn a lot from these defenders. Maybe Pop would be kind enough to put Kawhi on him for a quarter or so.

 

[Jarate]

Crazy to think that just over a year ago Ainge was made fun of for drafting Jayling Brown. Now he's a bonafide superstar dunking on Lebron and leading the Celtics to multiple victories. Unbelievable.

Multiple victories

 

[Sanjuro]

Multiple victories

BBB school dropout right here.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Multiple victories

Brown and Tatum are co-tank commanders.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Multiple victories

Trust the process.

 

[gutshot]

Crazy to think that just over a year ago Ainge was made fun of for drafting Jayling Brown. Now he's a bonafide superstar dunking on Lebron and leading the Celtics to multiple victories. Unbelievable.

Don't discount his ability this year to know that the Monstars would be coming to steal away Fultz's shooting stroke and Ball's balls. True visionary.

 

[Fjordson]

Looks like Draymond is playing tonight. Kind of surprised they aren’t giving him at least one game off this early in the season, but hopefully that means he’s feeling good.

 

[RedAssedApe]

sins of the father lavar ball lol

 

[Stabby McSter]

Looks like Draymond is playing tonight. Kind of surprised they aren’t giving him at least one game off this early in the season, but hopefully that means he’s feeling good.

i'd rather them rest him tbh

 

[Jarmel]

Looks like Draymond is playing tonight. Kind of surprised they aren’t giving him at least one game off this early in the season, but hopefully that means he’s feeling good.

This feels like a Draymond call rather than a Kerr one.

 

[Chase17]

Multiple victories

Multiple moral victories confirmed.

Have the east right where they want them.

 

[mnannola]

Looks like Draymond is playing tonight. Kind of surprised they aren’t giving him at least one game off this early in the season, but hopefully that means he’s feeling good.

Maybe they don't want to fall behind 0-2? Who else is going to stop AD tonight?

 

[ZedLeppelin006]

Like all Laker legends Cedric is on a first name basis. Magic, Kareem, Kobe, Shaq, Mike.

This gives me the answer, thank you!

 

[PadWarrior]

They’ll probably give dray Saturday off since it’s a back to back.

 

[Bread]

Unbelievable. Only a few days into the season and the Celtics have clinched the playoff seed tournament thanks to their two rookies, Jayling Brown and Abdul Nader.

 

[ViciousDS]

They’ll probably give dray Saturday off since it’s a back to back.

yes, especially since the Grizzlies don't really exist anymore......rest of the team can easily handle it without the DPOY

 

[blakep267]

Rookie Top 10 after 1 game:


1. Dillon Brooks (leads in points, steals and blocks)
2. Ben Simmons
3. Dennis Smith Jr.
4. Jayson Tatum
5. De'Aaron Fox
6. Markell Fultz
7. Lauri Markkanen
8. Caleb Swanigan
9. OG Anunoby
10. Jordan Bell

Give me Ben Simmons any day. 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals 1 block

 

[Cheebo]

They’ll probably give dray Saturday off since it’s a back to back.

Is it an away game? They can't rest players on away games starting this season.

 

[Fjordson]

Maybe they don't want to fall behind 0-2? Who else is going to stop AD tonight?

0-2 ain't much in the grand scheme of things.

Obviously I can't speak for the coaching staff, but based on interviews and what local media covering the team has said these past two seasons, the priority is health for a finals run. The regular season is almost just a tune-up for that.

 

[ViciousDS]

Is it an away game? They can't rest players on away games starting this season.

can't be resting when he "reagrivates his knee" tonight lol.


They will find an excuse other than resting now.

 

[Servbot24]

Unbelievable. Only a few days into the season and the Celtics have clinched the playoff seed tournament thanks to their two rookies, Jayling Brown and Abdul Nader.

What? How can this be? Utterly preposterous!

 

[PadWarrior]

yes, especially since the Grizzlies don't really exist anymore......rest of the team can easily handle it without the DPOY

Yea miss the green zbo battles.

Is it an away game? They can't rest players on away games starting this season.

Oh that’s a rule now?

 

[Jarate]

Unbelievable. Only a few days into the season and the Celtics have clinched the playoff seed tournament thanks to their two rookies, Jayling Brown and Abdul Nader.

This is utterly flabbergasting! This is some poppycock!

 

[Cheebo]

Oh that’s a rule now?

Yep. Teams are not allowed to rest players for national tv games or away games now.

Obviously that does not apply to injuries but you can't pull a DNP-Rest in those situations now.

 

[Slizeezyc]

Breh. It was a half-joking evaluation of this year's draft class based on a one game sample size lol.

Just saying that I like Tatum's potential.

Theiss is the second coming of Dirk.

 

[PadWarrior]

Yep. Teams are not allowed to rest players for national tv games or away games now.

Obviously that does not apply to injuries but you can't pull a DNP-Rest in those situations now.

Oh wow! I didn’t know this got passed. Thanks for the info. Wonder how pop is gonna skate around this.

 

[Cheebo]

The Memphis game is both national TV and away. The double whammy. Can't rest for that.

Oh wow! I didn’t know this got passed. Thanks for the info. Wonder how pop is gonna skate around this.

By making up fake injuries lol

 

[Bread]

538 has released an article to paid subscribers detailing how the Celtics pulled off this historic feat. Read it in weep.

 

[PadWarrior]

The Memphis game is both national TV and away. The double whammy. Can't rest for that.


By making up fake injuries lol

Lol oh yeah Kawhi has bad gas he’s out tonight.

 

[phanphare]

Looks like Draymond is playing tonight. Kind of surprised they aren’t giving him at least one game off this early in the season, but hopefully that means he’s feeling good.

74-8 and they already dropped one

 

[FZZ]

Nah, even if it wasn't Bev, Lonzo definitely seemed pretty passive throughout the night, and him sitting out the 4th quarter was just strange.

Not really. Game was over by then. They have a back to back. Coming off an ankle thing that set him back two weeks. They probably just erring on the side of caution.

hehowc hit the nail on the head

 

[RedAssedApe]

Lonzo gonna hit Beverly with that "My dad can beat up your dad" next time around.

Naw. Lonzo doesn't participate in that shit. That's all Lavar. The only one he disrespects is his girlfriend (see reality show) haha

 

[Fjordson]

I'll be really interested to see how that resting rule holds up. Still not sure why teams can't just make up an injury. Just put "sore ankle" next to the DNP instead of "rest".

 

[RedAssedApe]

I'll be really interested to see how that resting rule holds up. Still not sure why teams can't just make up an injury. Just put "sore ankle" next to the DNP instead of "rest".

DNP - shook

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Pop will make up something or personally give them minor injuries.

 

[SyenceLabb]

Multiple victories

The Tortoise and the Hare strat confirmed.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I'll be really interested to see how that resting rule holds up. Still not sure why teams can't just make up an injury. Just put "sore ankle" next to the DNP instead of "rest".

DNP-old

 

[slightconfuse]

Warriors and Lakers have the same record

 

[B.O.O.M]

Rookie Top 10 after 1 game:


1. Dillon Brooks (leads in points, steals and blocks)
2. Ben Simmons
3. Dennis Smith Jr.
4. Jayson Tatum
5. De'Aaron Fox
6. Markell Fultz
7. Lauri Markkanen
8. Caleb Swanigan
9. OG Anunoby
10. Jordan Bell

Can't wait to see how Zach Collins end up doing

 

[friskykillface]

DNP - shook

I'd respect that, shook is real
Dunno why people get shook but it's real

I'd say high school x ncaa stadiums are more shook arenas to play in

 

[Dark Cloud]

I hope Lonzo can look like he has some energy in him tonight. I really don't like Magic hyping him up. I know Magic wants Showtime Lakers, but Ball isn't that and he'll never be Magic. Magic had charisma, charm, brought entertainment and laughter to everyone. Ball is just emotionless like a robot on the floor.

 

[PadWarrior]

Clevis Murray
Clevis Murray
@ClevisMurray
Scottie Pippen says teams such as OKC, Houston & Golden State are "going to destroy" Lonzo "on both ends of the basketball." (Via ESPN)
11:19 AM · Oct 20, 2017

 

[Gigglepoo]

I'll be really interested to see how that resting rule holds up. Still not sure why teams can't just make up an injury. Just put "sore ankle" next to the DNP instead of "rest".

To me, the rule is to show networks and advertisers and fans the league is trying to get the superstars to play in big games. And it's a plead to teams to make an effort to rest players for boring games. But they can't really legislate rest.

It's mostly a PR move.

 

[Servbot24]

Shucks there's 5 games I'd like to see tonight

Clevis Murray
Clevis Murray
@ClevisMurray
Scottie Pippen says teams such as OKC, Houston & Golden State are "going to destroy" Lonzo "on both ends of the basketball." (Via ESPN)
11:19 AM · Oct 20, 2017

No kidding. It's gonna be a delight to watch too.