NBA Thread

[HoosierHoopster 8,849]

Turner's an effective player and a long-time Pacer that has been part of that culture, full-team buy-in that significantly helps the P's continue to win against 'favored' teams and roll through the playoffs. But yeah, no way the P's could or should pay him what Boston has agreed to. And waiving off Lillard, lol.

[Stuhoo 90,758]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

This is evil.

Hey - I didn't mention the repeated lack of defense when that player is still in the back court complaining about perceived missed calls!

Losing badly and thereafter intentionally poking my favorite Chloe Moore-McNeill in the eyes on an out of bounds play? Stuhoo don't forget.

[Hovadipo 61,957]

I think they're going to let Benn off the leash next year and see how the chips fall. Best case, you've got a bona fide scorer ready to make the leap when Tyrese is working his way back in 26-27 and then it's all systems go in 27-28.

Worst case, no Tyrese + Benn chucking craters the offense and you land a lottery pick in a pretty friggin' good draft. Only issue with this is I think Nembhard and Pascal are too good to find the true bottom unless they pick up an injury along the way that the front office decides is going to be a season-ender. I also wonder if, for this scenario's purpose, they don't try to replace Myles and instead just plug that hole with nothing spectacular.

[Demo 24,607]

 

Starts next Thursday. I assume Kam Jones will hit the roster once the trade is announced. What a ridiculous rule that is.

[OliviaPope40 7,506]

49 minutes ago, Demo said:

 

Starts next Thursday. I assume Kam Jones will hit the roster once the trade is announced. What a ridiculous rule that is.

Tominaga really.

[Demo 24,607]

On 6/10/2023 at 7:51 AM, Demo said:

Side note: I really want Whitmore gone before the Pacers pick. His traits are projectable as hell and he could certainly be a Guy. Maybe he fits with Haliburton because he’ll  move without the ball. But when he’s not scoring he’s not helping you and I just kind of see 1 of those guys who plays 10 yrs with 7 teams because nobody wins with him. 

And the 1st of what I’m sure will be multiple  teams give up on the Cam Whitmore experience as Houston deals him to Washington for a couple of 2nds.

[Demo 24,607]

Pacers give up a 2nd and a 2nd round swap to Memphis for Jay Huff. Helps patch their center hole while they have 15 months or so to determine a long term plan. Strictly a rotation guy.

[Demo 24,607]

https://x.com/HaterReport_/status/1944966570939232744/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1944966570939232744&currentTweetUser=HaterReport_
 

God, obviously the poster/dunk has been everywhere, but I had not seen the Sportscenter anchors breaking down howling at the kid. He’ll never live this down.

[Stuhoo 90,758]

On 7/1/2025 at 12:00 PM, Stuhoo said:

Not exactly an NBA stat line, but because I'm an admitted hater, can someone tell me if a pro basketball player that is averaging: 

• 18.2 ppg on
  • 39% fg and
  • 29.5% 3 pt, with
• 5.9 turnovers per game

Would somehow be seen as a hyper-effective superstar?

Bump. 

• Now officially below the "Kanaan Carlyle line" on 3pt % at 27.9% from three for the season on high volume. If that's the make rate, maybe the volume should be juuuust a little lower?
• Now at 36.7% fg for the season.

At least there's lots of 'being restrained from confronting referees' to show for it.

Woof. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,171]

Robbie Hummel moving up to the NBA.

https://v2.fanrecap.com/indiana-hoosiers/robbie-hummel-shocks-fans-with-surprising-career-move--6e899

[Stuhoo 90,758]

13 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Robbie Hummel moving up to the NBA.

https://v2.fanrecap.com/indiana-hoosiers/robbie-hummel-shocks-fans-with-surprising-career-move--6e899

[Hovadipo 61,957]

17 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Robbie Hummel moving up to the NBA.

https://v2.fanrecap.com/indiana-hoosiers/robbie-hummel-shocks-fans-with-surprising-career-move--6e899

And just to rub it in Purdue's faces even more, the headline photo is.......an IU football helmet.

[Demo 24,607]

This is a great freaking listen. Highly, highly recommend.

[Demo 24,607]

 

Take this in for a minute. This is freaking ridiculous. Not only is Curry the greatest shooter in the history of the game, it’s completely inarguable.

[HoosierHoopster 8,849]

5 hours ago, Demo said:

 

Take this in for a minute. This is freaking ridiculous. Not only is Curry the greatest shooter in the history of the game, it’s completely inarguable.

that's an interesting chart for sure, I'd like to see some of the numbers it's based on -- Klay shot as many 3's as Reggie (18 years in the League)? Reggie was the most prolific 3-point shooter in NBA history at the time he retired. Allen passed him later. Klay?

Edit - here are there respective stats according to Basketball Reference, surprising me: 

Klay over 12 years 3PA 6,562 for .411 %

Reggie over 18 seasons 6,486 for .395% - so Klay outshot Reggie,

But what this chart and PARTICULARLY with Curry doesn't factor is how the rules and refereeing of perimeter shooting changed significantly from the 90's to current day, to deliberately increase scoring because, supposedly, that attracts more eyes.

Guys like Reggie, Bird, etc. dealt with significantly more aggressive perimeter D. Not to sound like a certain Scott on the board, but in all seriousness, as good as Curry is his numbers would be different in the 90s when guys would be all over him.

MJ guarded Regg, imagine MJ guarding Curry