By reilo Go To PostThe fact it's covered by ESPN and their disdain for the actual game when even one of the two cities they absolutely stan for is in the Finals doesn't help.
There's also been zero pre-game 1 marketing. They could've done a minidoc on Boston's sustained long-term success and the Europeans ascent into top-tier players consistently now showing up in the Finals with the Dirk Nowitzki connection.
But alas, we get more airtime about Don Hurley and JJ Redick.
They have a lot to work with on stories too, Luka and KP, Kyrie and the Celtics. You'd think they'd want to talk up the 25 year old superstar and how he got here, but nope, we got Lakers coaching drama yet again.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostThey have a lot to work with on stories too, Luka and KP, Kyrie and the Celtics. You'd think they'd want to talk up the 25 year old superstar and how he got here, but nope, we got Lakers coaching drama yet again.It's willful incompetence at this point
Kidd had his players double and triple team Tatum 🤨🧐
But ISO Tatum is like Myrie, can cripple a team with dumb shots
Those end of quarter 3’s by Tatum were pretty awful and helped the Mavs get momentum
But lol if that’s all they have for a game plan, mental head games plan
Yikes
But ISO Tatum is like Myrie, can cripple a team with dumb shots
Those end of quarter 3’s by Tatum were pretty awful and helped the Mavs get momentum
But lol if that’s all they have for a game plan, mental head games plan
Yikes
By reilo Go To PostIt's willful incompetence at this point
It does seem weird that they'll spend billions on a product they couldn't care less about but I guess that's what makes America great
By DY_nasty Go To Postlmao mark jones "that thang is wet"I missed the comeback during a nap. :(
At least the main event of Angel minutes is coming on soon.
Heck i'm a big Luka guy and i'm not even really hyped for the finals. 10 days off and then 3 days off is just a hype killer. Euros starting next week has me more hyped.
By Sho_Nuff82 Go To PostWait game 2 isn't tonight? Oof
Waiting until Sunday is what Jesus would want
By friskySHOOKface Go To PostStanley Cup finals start tonightfinals is boring for nhl.
Guess nhl and nba don’t play the finals on the same night
By unknown Go To Postfinals is boring for nhl.They got Edmonton in there, and if the NHL can't sell a Finals with two of the best players in the league (McDavid and Draisaitl), I don't know what to tell them.
Who am I kidding. They absolutely can't. They're very bad at growing hockey.
By rodeoclown Go To PostThey got Edmonton in there, and if the NHL can't sell a Finals with two of the best players in the league (McDavid and Draisaitl), I don't know what to tell them.Not even Oilers Girl could get them to tune in
Who am I kidding. They absolutely can't. They're very bad at growing hockey.
By pilonv1 Go To PostThat standing reach kind of moves me...
Someone was asking
By Sharp Go To PostThat standing reach kind of moves me…People that have seen him in person say he's a legit big forward. May not be 6'10 or whatever but he's not light in the ass.
By Sharp Go To PostThat standing reach kind of moves me…
That’s a big boy there. Like 6’10” in shoes. Skinny though, also VERY raw from what little I’ve seen.
By Christberg Go To PostThat’s a big boy there. Like 6’10” in shoes. Skinny though, also VERY raw from what little I’ve seen.Statistically he in no way deserves to be a legit prospect. But continuous improvement throughout the season combined with those kinds of dimensions are something you can't just ignore IMO. Like if you're going to take a risk on a "project" at least pick a physical outlier who finished the season much stronger than they started (it's also legitimately somewhat difficult to be a bad defender with a 9'2" standing reach, which will give him a much better chance of sticking in the league).
By Sharp Go To PostStatistically he in no way deserves to be a legit prospect. But continuous improvement throughout the season combined with those kinds of dimensions are something you can't just ignore IMO.
Yeah, he used to be very late lottery/20s and I get it if you’re drafting there. But I’ve seen mocks that have the guy mid-lottery or higher and I plain don’t get that. IF he pans out it’s gonna be 5-6 years probably.
By Christberg Go To PostYeah, he used to be very late lottery/20s and I get it if you’re drafting there. But I’ve seen mocks that have the guy mid-lottery or higher and I plain don’t get that. IF he pans out it’s gonna be 5-6 years probably.Yeah I think he probably deserves to go late lottery at the earliest (still way higher than I had him before). Unfortunately as we saw last year with Coulibaly, he will probably be gone by then.
Don't think this one was posted yet... Honestly don't think it matters much since my issues with him as a prospect have very little to do with athleticism, but it really reinforces that he doesn't have the kind of elite physical profile that draft models (which all hate him) are more likely to underestimate. Taking him #1 would be crazy IMO, so much more risky than taking a guy like Ant #1 where the projections sucked but at least there was high upside.
By reilo Go To PostHow's Salaun finishing at the rim?I'm not sure, but with that standing reach he'd need to have worse touch than Gobert not to get good at it eventually. It's not like he's a small guard where he's at a huge physical disadvantage on every drive, he can just dunk over people if he's in the paint (and there are lots of examples of him doing that).
By reilo Go To PostHow's Salaun finishing at the rim?
https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/players/tidjane-salaun-1.html
😬
But the AST/TO is really awful
Finishing at the rim and rebounding translates across leagues as far as I am aware. That's why I ask given his athletic profile.
By Christberg Go To Posthttps://www.basketball-reference.com/international/players/tidjane-salaun-1.htmlHis season stats are legitimately awful, but he shot 70% on twos at the end of the season against his toughest competition (and his 2P% was already trending upwards to end the season, masked by him chucking threes like he was Curry despite going like 20% on them lol). Anyone drafting him is looking at that and his elite physical profile, not his overall play.
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But the AST/TO is really awful
By DY_nasty Go To Postwe are all in hell for this draftUnless you need a point guard in which case you have like five or six solid options!
(Confident the Spurs will fuck this up somehow and take two nonshooting wings with positional size despite having two picks in the top 8).
By Sharp Go To PostUnless you need a point guard in which case you have like five or six solid options!One of them may even end up as good as Jordan Crawford 😭
By Sharp Go To PostUnless you need a point guard in which case you have like five or six solid options!
(Confident the Spurs will fuck this up somehow and take two nonshooting wings with positional size despite having two picks in the top 8).
The Spurs should take Sheppard and Dillingam or Topic depending on who’s available but they’re totally gonna take Stephon Castle, which would be dumb. But then I like Castle for the Blazers like, a LOT.
By DY_nasty Go To PostOne of them may even end up as good as Jordan Crawford 😭There are at least two point guards in this year's class that were highly productive for their age, great shooters, have NBA level athleticism, and actually played defense (Reed Sheppard and Devin Carter). That's one more than there were in the last three drafts combined (just Miles McBride lol).
(Devin Carter's age is actually kind of worrisome but he's a truly elite athlete which I think compensates some).
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostI saw Tidjanes stats, this checks out since Cody Williams is now protected to go after him
Tidjane is way bigger than Cody and that matters a ton, but also Cody is a way better basketball player with some actual translatable skills.
Both need to change their last name to weight room and live there before they’re worth a damn.
If I had to guess Cody is probably an NBA player. Tidjane I don’t know but if he hits, but a way higher ceiling just on 6’10” with a good frame.
They don’t call it the lottery for nothing I suppose.
Cody's statistical projections are also really bad, there.are upside based arguments for him too but he's basically the same caliber prospect as Risacher (derogatory).
By Sharp Go To PostRelated:Idk if I’m missing the joke but weren’t these basically Bronny’s highlights when comparing him to his two teammates at USC
By Rob Go To PostIdk if I’m missing the joke but weren’t these basically Bronny’s highlights when comparing him to his two teammates at USCThe joke here is that French prospects are getting waaaaay overvalued this draft for numbers that would probably result in them going undrafted or being second rounders if they went to college. Basically being French is providing a similar boost to draft stock to being a nepo baby. This was already a thing pre Wemby but it's been an epidemic this year.
Mavs are undefeated in every game 2 this postseason
SHOOKtics have had two game 2’s stinkers
Tony Brothers got the call to make it 1-1 going to Dallas
SHOOKtics have had two game 2’s stinkers
Tony Brothers got the call to make it 1-1 going to Dallas
By Sharp Go To PostCody's statistical projections are also really bad, there.are upside based arguments for him too but he's basically the same caliber prospect as Risacher (derogatory).
Agreed. Basically you’re keeping your lottery ticket a ticket with these guys and kicking the can. Or the polite version is “betting on your internal development.”
I mean, the Blazers already have a kid just like this and they got him early second round last year.
It’s not like either of them are Shaedon Sharpe where you watch them for 15 seconds before seeing a HOLY SH#T moment in any given game.
By Christberg Go To PostTidjane is way bigger than Cody and that matters a ton, but also Cody is a way better basketball player with some actual translatable skills.
Both need to change their last name to weight room and live there before they’re worth a damn.
If I had to guess Cody is probably an NBA player. Tidjane I don’t know but if he hits, but a way higher ceiling just on 6’10” with a good frame.
They don’t call it the lottery for nothing I suppose.
I get why Tidjane would be regarded highly cause guys that size that can even tie their shoes are rare. Just getting Osumane Dieng vibes from all these dudes.
I at least know Cody can dribble a basketball.
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostI get why Tidjane would be regarded highly cause guys that size that can even tie their shoes are rare. Just getting Osumane Dieng vibes from all these dudes.He has a negative BPM against top 50 competition, I really think his name is propping him up a ton.
I at least know Cody can dribble a basketball.
By domino Go To Post
bruh
I will never understand these NBA dudes, that's apparently Mario Chalmers baby mother.
By Sharp Go To PostHe has a negative BPM against top 50 competition, I really think his name is propping him up a ton.
His name? I'VE NEVER FUCKING HEARD OF HIM.
By Pac-2 Go To PostHis name? I'VE NEVER FUCKING HEARD OF HIM.J-Dub's brother.
NBA has already lost. There is a fellow at the plate by the name of Mookie Betts, unfortunate, someone should check into his draft kings accounts and if he knew Shohei's interpreter, but the Dodgers and the Yankees are live right now on ESPN. Not sure how ESPN is going to cover the NBA finals, technically on ABC, but be prepared for anything and I do fucking mean anything other than the NBA game at hand to be at the top of their minds.
Mookie, what the hell. And Betts. That's a fucking problem. Pretty sure the Red Sox are deeply implicated in absolutely all of this.
Mookie, what the hell. And Betts. That's a fucking problem. Pretty sure the Red Sox are deeply implicated in absolutely all of this.