NBA Thread

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However it really is amazing how good Lebron is despite the fact he is clearly past his prime.

Crazy how fit GOAT athletes are. Thirty something is really the new late 20s. Lebron at 38, Djokovic and Messi at 35. Primes have been extended when past generation of GOATs had long retired by that age.

 

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'I'm so lucky' - Wembanyama declares for NBA draft

French teenager Victor Wembanyama, one of the most eagerly anticipated prospects in basketball, officially declares for this summer's NBA draft.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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'Unguardable' Tatum breaks Curry record in Celtics win

Watch Jayson Tatum score 51 points to break Stephen Curry's game-seven points record, as the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to reach the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

www.bbc.co.uk

Take a bow.

 

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Bill Walton dies at 71: 'Truly one of a kind' Basketball Hall of Famer succumbs to cancer

Walton was a two-time NBA champion, MVP and Hall of Famer

www.cbssports.com

Rest in peace Bill Walton. I'll miss your commentary and your sense of humor.

 

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Bill Walton dies at 71: 'Truly one of a kind' Basketball Hall of Famer succumbs to cancer

Walton was a two-time NBA champion, MVP and Hall of Famer

www.cbssports.com

Rest in peace Bill Walton. I'll miss your commentary and your sense of humor.

A great character.

 

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"The luckiest guy in the world" is a four part series on ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu that really is must watch TV if you want to get into the head of an athlete. Constant battling of injuries and self-doubt.

The mental fortitude is unbelievable and he always made others feel happy despite the pain he felt.

 

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"The luckiest guy in the world" is a four part series on ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu that really is must watch TV if you want to get into the head of an athlete. Constant battling of injuries and self-doubt.

The mental fortitude is unbelievable and he always made others feel happy despite the pain he felt.

I saw that series and it was great. I'm a San Diegan and so was Bill Walton. He's much beloved here, kind of like an Ambassador for our city. I met him once (as have a lot of people because he was very outgoing and friendly). Big Bill will definitely be missed.

 

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https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-legend-jerry-west-dies-at-age-86-134646038.html

Rest in peace "Mr. Clutch". Blessings to your family.

 

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Statue of Jerry West outside of the Coliseum at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.

 

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Jerry West statue in Los Angeles.

 

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LeBron James son Bronny was recently sent down to the Lakers (G League) team, the South Bay Lakers. He shouldn't have been playing with his Dad in the first place, it was all for show and hype. I wish Bronny all the best and hopefully he'll do well and actually earn his way back to the Los Angeles Lakers team.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

LeBron James son Bronny was recently sent down to the Lakers (G League) team, the South Bay Lakers. He shouldn't have been playing with his Dad in the first place, it was all for show and hype. I wish Bronny all the best and hopefully he'll do well and actually earn his way back to the Los Angeles Lakers team.

He shouldn’t have but I feel LeBron earned that moment at least

 

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Bronny James Believes G League Development Is Going Well

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has been in the spotlight from when he was in high school up until he was drafted by the organization in the second round this past summer.

www.yardbarker.com

 

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Bronny is back with the Lakers, but he's shooting only 1 for 16 from the floor in the NBA. I wish him well but I think he'll be sent back down to the G League.

 

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Luka shocked by trade but excited to join Lakers

Luka Doncic said he was shocked when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers. "I had to check if it was April 1," he said.

www.espn.com

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Prob the most stupidest trade in the history of sports

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Prob the most stupidest trade in the history of sports

Love the comparisons from other sports to contextualise it.

It's like NZ trading Sititi for Russell or something.

 

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Isn’t Russell kind of the comparison for Luka? Except I’d say Luka is much more skilled.

I do feel like a lot of the things they are saying about Luka are just lazy stereotypes.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Isn't Russell kind of the comparison for Luka? Except I'd say Luka is much more skilled.

I do feel like a lot of the things they are saying about Luka are just lazy stereotypes

The lack of outstanding, gamewinning and young 10s make it tricky so tried to go more on age and player value. Some of the comparisons that portray Davis as skme journeyman have annoyed me.

 

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Yeah the trade value made sense.

More that Luka and Finn have similar criticism of their off the field behavior.