NBA Thread

[nick]

That 3rd quarter may haunt Toronto for ever. May have lost the series there

[GeorgesGoons]

That 3rd quarter may haunt Toronto for ever. May have lost the series there

Giggle a you want. They lose this game they don't win the series. If they lose this game it's all because of the 3rd quarter

[nick]

stick to college baseball.

[GeorgesGoons]

stick to college baseball.

Get your Raptor blinders off and see it for what it is. I want Toronto to win, they lose this and its over, especially if KD comes back next game

[nick]

Kevin Durants not coming back any game this series but sure..

You also think guys in this draft will be better than Zion

[GeorgesGoons]

Remember this game as the end of Basketball in Toronto for a half decade. This is their one and only shot for glory, after this year they are rebuilding and won't make it back here for some years.


And if Zion doesn't develop a jump shot he is a slightly more athletic Shawn Kemp. When the careers are over he is not the best player in the draft

[nick]

didnt u think McDermott or whatever was gonna be a superstar?

[GeorgesGoons]

didnt u think McDermott or whatever was gonna be a superstar?

Nope, he can shoot the 3, he can't create the shot off the dribble. He is no different than Korver, but nice try

[Cnasty]

Iggy Iggy iggy

[GeorgesGoons]

Iggy Iggy iggy

Clutch!

I thought whoever won this game wins the series. But who knows with the potential of Klay being out the rest of the series. Klay or KD play next game and GS wins the series. I want Kwahi to win another title

[shel311]

And if Zion doesn't develop a jump shot he is a slightly more athletic Shawn K

George already conceding he was wrong about Zion?


Previously, it was Zion will be a bust if he can't develop a jumper. Now it's Zion will be better than an 18 and 11 guy if he doesn't develop a jumper.

[nick]

KD and Klay chirping Drake after the game..he got in their head

[GeorgesGoons]

And if Zion doesn't develop a jump shot he is a slightly more athletic Shawn K

George already conceding he was wrong about Zion?


Previously, it was Zion will be a bust if he can't develop a jumper. Now it's Zion will be better than an 18 and 11 guy if he doesn't develop a jumper.

You fools think he's the next coming of Christ. He isn't, especially without a jumper. Ya'll thinking he is about to be a top 50 player of all time, not gonna happen

[nick]

hes definitely gonna be a top 50 player of all time

[GeorgesGoons]

hes definitely gonna be a top 50 player of all time

I'm gonna save this for 5-10 years from now

[shel311]

And if Zion doesn't develop a jump shot he is a slightly more athletic Shawn K

George already conceding he was wrong about Zion?


Previously, it was Zion will be a bust if he can't develop a jumper. Now it's Zion will be better than an 18 and 11 guy if he doesn't develop a jumper.

You fools think he's the next coming of Christ. He isn't, especially without a jumper. Ya'll thinking he is about to be a top 50 player of all time, not gonna happen

Where did I ever say he'd be THAT good? Show me.

Also, you avoided my point... I'll take that as your concession.

[GeorgesGoons]

And if Zion doesn't develop a jump shot he is a slightly more athletic Shawn K

George already conceding he was wrong about Zion?


Previously, it was Zion will be a bust if he can't develop a jumper. Now it's Zion will be better than an 18 and 11 guy if he doesn't develop a jumper.

You fools think he's the next coming of Christ. He isn't, especially without a jumper. Ya'll thinking he is about to be a top 50 player of all time, not gonna happen

Where did I ever say he'd be THAT good? Show me.

Also, you avoided my point... I'll take that as your concession.

I said he isn't going to be the best player in the draft when it's all said and done with. Nick said top 50 player if all time.

[shel311]

I said he isn't going to be the best player in the draft when it's all said and done with

Oh...

I'm just glad I don't have to hear about Zion now. I cannot wait till he gets to the NBA where he is matched up with other Elite athletes on a nightly basis. He will be a bust!

[ReignOnU]

Hmm, a lot going on here.

1.) I do think it's the Raptors last real chance for awhile. I don't see Kawhi coming back and Gasol, Ibaka and Lowry are too old to remain highly invested in.

2.) If GS has to go without Klay and Durant, I think Toronto wins this.

3.) "Zion doesn't have a jump shot" is a just a false statement. Is it great? No. But it's passable right now and he's already shown the ability to work to improve his game. He may never hit 40% from 3, but guys can't play off of him. He was 33.8% for the season, but hit 37% in ACC play. As a general comparison, Lebron is a career 34% shooter. As for his athleticism, there are likely less than 10 players in the league that are on his level. I'm not going to say he's top 50, but he's the clear #1 in the draft, his game immediately translates, he can have a really good career because he's not ball dominant and he's going to get his no matter what the offensive system is. If he never develops his game, he's still an 18-10 guy on pure physical ability. That's a helluva baseline considering what he could improve.

[DRiccio21]

Raptors are certainly good enough to win series, mostly cause GS defense has been so average but Toronto goes on those cold spells like they did early in 3rd last night way too often and that negates all the deficiency in GS defense lately

I’m still on the GS in 6


If you’re going to criticize Zion and anything about his potential you’re going to criticize and circle negatives about any prospect that ever comes up. I’d go as far to say he’s top 3 athlete in league from day 1. 18 and 10 as a baseline like Reign said. Dudes like him don’t come around often, plenty of lesser dudes have worked their way into a consistent jumper starting from a worse place than he is starting from