There's too many tall dudes in the NBA. As a hobbit myself i feel it's discriminatory.
I think the height limit should be 6 feet.
I think the height limit should be 6 feet.
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Seems like the Lakers are closing in on the Dan Hurley from Connecticut to become their new HC.
Anyone following the NCAA close enough to give an opinion on him? @Carolina Red and others?
Anyone following the NCAA close enough to give an opinion on him? @Carolina Red and others?
I thought Redick was a shoe-in for the job which is also what has been reported in most media outlets recently (which actually surprised me, what with him having zero coaching experience and Lakers not being the easiest job in the league by any stretch of imagination).
How often have college coaches moved to the NBA and had success? Like, what's the success rate, like say 1 out of 4 actually get to a Conf Finals let alone win the whole thing?
Larry Brown comes to mind but he coached at the pro level before going to the collegiate level and winning a title with Kansas.
Larry Brown comes to mind but he coached at the pro level before going to the collegiate level and winning a title with Kansas.
I know the stepping stone was a huge one, but I cannot wrap my head around going from coaching the University of Rhode Island to the Lakers in 6 years. 
Don't think he ever was a realistic option. Imagine having to coach a guy you have a podcast with. He has no coaching experience either. It's one thing explaining concepts and giving insight on a show, another to implement your ideas into a group of players. Much like Thierry Henry was a terrible coach but an excellent pundit, probably.
The Mavs are one of just five teams ever to face only 50-win teams en route to the finals. The Celtics are one of only seven teams ever to face zero 50-win teams en route to the finals.
In other words...
Porzingis back for game 1.
In other words...
Porzingis back for game 1.
Yea not too high … but something tells me Hurley would push it through , he’s that good
I mean if KP keeps getting playing like this
Celtics kicking ass, so far.
The Celtics are up 21 (and should’ve been more) with Tatum scoring 8 points only. Brown with 13.
Porzingis is on fire, and the Celtics are playing great defense tonight. Defense wins championships!
Porzingis is on fire, and the Celtics are playing great defense tonight. Defense wins championships!
Suddenly, the Celtics can’t score or defend.
Luka starting to do Luka things
Brown>Tatum
Monster game by Brown. Porzingis back gives an extra dimension the Mavs haven't really faced the entire playoffs.
Only 9 assists total for the Mavs, the lowest total in finals history. The Celtics did a great job in stopping everyone not named Luka from scoring.
Only 9 assists total for the Mavs, the lowest total in finals history. The Celtics did a great job in stopping everyone not named Luka from scoring.
Refs allowed the Celtics to play tough defense. Expect a lot more calls for the mavs in game two
You can't win if no one outside of Luka shows up while everyone from the Celtics does (if Hauser scored 2 more, they would have 7 players in double digits). And yeah, Porzingis coming back right for the finals is massive.
Still, when the Celtics got into that slump at the start of the 3rd quarter it were 2 bs calls on Lively that got him in foul trouble and the game was over after that. I mean, you can call that, but considering you ain't calling a bunch of what is going all around the floor it was definitely too harsh. The Celtics probably win either way, but it is for future games. If they don't allow Lively to be overly agressive the series will be done quickly.
The Celtics are are what they are. If they are hitting those threes, it is really hard to beat them. You also open the paint for them and it is virtually impossible.
Roll on to the next one or as Luka in his moments of pure wisdom would say... "Either you lose or you win."
Still, when the Celtics got into that slump at the start of the 3rd quarter it were 2 bs calls on Lively that got him in foul trouble and the game was over after that. I mean, you can call that, but considering you ain't calling a bunch of what is going all around the floor it was definitely too harsh. The Celtics probably win either way, but it is for future games. If they don't allow Lively to be overly agressive the series will be done quickly.
The Celtics are are what they are. If they are hitting those threes, it is really hard to beat them. You also open the paint for them and it is virtually impossible.
Roll on to the next one or as Luka in his moments of pure wisdom would say... "Either you lose or you win."
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Not sure why people are raving about Tatum handles. If there is any traffic in front of him I expect TO every time he drives to the basket. Still a fantastic player, but I trust Brown more as well (it could be a case of Tatum feeling more pressure tbf).
Disgusting result to wake up to.
Porzingis will be finals MVP. Or at least he should. And I reiterate, Celtics in 5
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It has been 1 game
That too.
Oh i'm not basing celtics in 5 on that. I thought that from before. Same with Porzingis honestly. This would be a very different series without him, one the Mavs might even win. With him they just don't have any chance of hanging with Boston's 3-point barrage
Ffs. Of course he's supporting the best team in the NBA.Brown and Tatum combined scored 13 points. Yet, the Celtics are up 3 in the first half. And they missed many good looks from 3. If they clean this up, they’re the favorites tonight.
The Celtics insist on taking 3’s, when they really don’t need to. Just go today for the safer 2. Had they done that, this would have been +15 or more for them.
Tatum is frustrating.
EDIT: this shouldn’t even be close. Boston make terrible decisions, costing them a lot.
Tatum is frustrating.
EDIT: this shouldn’t even be close. Boston make terrible decisions, costing them a lot.
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They're 2-0 up. It hasn't cost them anything yet.
The Bucks really gave up Jrue for Dame
He's one of the top 75 players of all time, don't you know.The Bucks really gave up Jrue for Dame
Bro
He’s Mazulla’s guest. Of course he’s going to support the Celtics when they’re paying for everything.
Boston just has too many weapons and are such a well-rounded team. Will be a lot of talk about Tatum (actually thought he did have a good game, despite his usual frustrating moments)... and what does this means for his legacy. Is Brown the main guy and all other heavily individual talk which American media so loves to generate in another episode of "who will be the face of the league", but the bottom line is that this Boston team is just collectively superb and those 2 trades for Porzingis and Jrue is what will most likely give them a title.
That is him along with playing fantastic defense mostly on Kyrie.
Massive game 3 now.
That is him along with playing fantastic defense mostly on Kyrie.
Massive game 3 now.
Why Tatum is getting so much flak after this game is beyond me.
Also, Jaylen Brown should've been on an All Defensive team.
Jrue!!
Also, Jaylen Brown should've been on an All Defensive team.
Jrue!!
So... what's up with Hurley telling the Lakers no?
LeBron is gone probably but who knows
Why join the Lakers media circus when he can get a better offer from college teams?
Because he will get all the blame when the Lakers inevitably fails, and get the sack within 12 months. He simply doesn't believe in the project, it seems.
Coaching James is a "poison chalice." If you win, he gets the credit, you lose, you get the blame.
Not a good look for us - getting the opportunity to coach the Lakers should be a privilege, not a curse. I guess we just need to ride out James' presence and can then rebuild from scratch, but it'll take some time.
Sucks even more that it looks like Boston will move 1 in front of us again and will be competitive in the near future.
Sucks even more that it looks like Boston will move 1 in front of us again and will be competitive in the near future.