Nba

[Tambo]

A good start for the Warriors, not really seen much action so far, Nuggets looking strong as expected.

[DH1875]

When did the BBC start showing games? 76ers game on live just now.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

When did the BBC start showing games? 76ers game on live just now.

BBC have been showing American sports occasionally for a few years now, not sure when the NBA broadcasts started but youve got a few MLB games every season and the Super Bowl every year up until this year


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[Tambo]

When did the BBC start showing games? 76ers game on live just now.

The first I've heard about BBC showing NBA games, I will keep my eye out in future.

I did look forward to a Sunday when sky would show one on YouTube but don't seem to be happening with TNT.

[DH1875]

The first I've heard about BBC showing NBA games, I will keep my eye out in future.

I did look forward to a Sunday when sky would show one on YouTube but don't seem to be happening with TNT.

Yeah was surprised when I stumbled across it. Anyways according to them they supposedly got the celtics game on on Friday so looks like it could be a regular thing.

[Tambo]

Yeah was surprised when I stumbled across it. Anyways according to them they supposedly got the celtics game on on Friday so looks like it could be a regular thing.

A quick Google search and they are showing 5 regular matches then 4 post matches, not sure if that was the first one.

[DH1875]

Really not sure as the Lakers game is live on BBC Three just now.

[Tambo]

Not watched much this year of NBA, did see that Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58.

[Tambo]

So history was made and LeBron and Bronny become the first father and son to play an NBA game, Bronny only played 3 minutes with 1 rebound.

[McD]

So history was made and LeBron and Bronny become the first father and son to play an NBA game, Bronny only played 3 minutes with 1 rebound.


It’s hard to completely feel sorry for Bronny given he’s grown up in incredible wealth and is being paid millions of dollars by the Lakers, but it’s just hubris on LeBron’s part that his son is there. He is demonstrably not good enough to be playing in the nba (at this stage in his career, he may well develop).


He’s going to be at the centre of a circus everywhere he plays, with every flaw and shortfall in his skills being magnified and dissected, and in some cases mocked. Not helped by his Dad suggesting more than once on social media that he’s better than plenty of the players in the league (which he really isn’t). It’s an ego trip for LeBron having his boy there, he effectively blackmailed the Lakers into drafting him. I get it’s probably a dream for most parents to be able to work/compete alongside their child, but still. I don’t wish to sound nasty towards the young man, but I predict he’ll be out the league within 6 months of his Dad retiring, unless LeBron buys his way into ownership somewhere, at which point Bronny will swiftly be acquired by that team.

[Dmas]

So history was made and LeBron and Bronny become the first father and son to play an NBA game, Bronny only played 3 minutes with 1 rebound.

saw this on twitter and wondered if it was earned by bronny any idea if he's good or is it just marketing/nice thing for lebron nearing his end of playing?

[Tambo]

saw this on twitter and wondered if it was earned by bronny any idea if he's good or is it just marketing/nice thing for lebron nearing his end of playing?

McD sums it's up tbh.

[McD]

saw this on twitter and wondered if it was earned by bronny any idea if he's good or is it just marketing/nice thing for lebron nearing his end of playing?


It’s nepotism, and fear of annoying LeBron. The hints and rumours have been there for a couple of years that whoever drafted Bronny would almost certainly get lebron as well. The lakers are terrified of lebron walking, so took him to placate lebron.


His boy is a very poor player, hardly played in college because he just wasn’t good enough, and is comfortably the worst player in the league, there’ll be dozens of players in the G-League who are better.


None of the above is the laddie’s fault of course.



McD sums it's up tbh.


:aok: Cheers buddy

[Dmas]

It’s nepotism, and fear of annoying LeBron. The hints and rumours have been there for a couple of years that whoever drafted Bronny would almost certainly get lebron as well. The lakers are terrified of lebron walking, so took him to placate lebron.


His boy is a very poor player, hardly played in college because he just wasn’t good enough, and is comfortably the worst player in the league, there’ll be dozens of players in the G-League who are better.


None of the above is the laddie’s fault of course.





:aok: Cheers buddy

Thanks for that bud, apologies for having you repeat I somehow missed your post and only saw tambo comment

[McD]

Thanks for that bud, apologies for having you repeat I somehow missed your post and only saw tambo comment



Not at all mate, happy to answer. I think my previous post and yours happened at almost exactly the same moment, very easily missed :greengrin

[Tambo]

Bronny not even involved in last night's win, not sure if he's had the game with his dad and won't see him much anymore.

[McD]

Bronny not even involved in last night's win, not sure if he's had the game with his dad and won't see him much anymore.



As I say, it’s hard to feel completely sorry for him, but I do have sympathy, he’s been thrust into an arena that he really has no business being in, but his Dad wants him there and his ego won’t tolerate being told no. Bronny will spend at least this season being under a lot of scrutiny, every made/missed shot, every fluffed play or highlight reel will be dissected on multiple channels, not to mention podcasts, long form writing, social media etc. he won’t be able to escape from it at all, and again linking back to lebron, he has a notoriously thin skin and is prone to a lash out on social media from time to time, I can’t see the mix of that and his boy getting criticism going well.


I think I saw something from the Lakers the other day saying Bronny will spend time between their G League team and the main squad, I don’t think that will lessen the media spotlight on him though.

[Dmas]

What’s going on with Mavs trading doncic incredible that , has something gone on I’ve missed?

[Aldo]

What’s going on with Mavs trading doncic incredible that , has something gone on I’ve missed?

From what I have read he has been having a few health related issues with his physical shape/weight under scrutiny.

The Dallas franchise or GM has said they wanted to take the team in a different direction.

[Tambo]

Have not watched any this season, with tnt would put on a free game here and there, I did keep seeing something with Jimmy Butler over the past weeks on my YouTube.

[McD]

Have not watched any this season, with tnt would put on a free game here and there, I did keep seeing something with Jimmy Butler over the past weeks on my YouTube.


Butler has effectively gone to war with his team (Miami Heat). He wanted a massive extension done last summer, didn’t get it, so told the team he would not sign a new deal and wanted traded to one of 4 teams, which they refused. Since then he’s been injured frequently, and has form for poisoning the well to get what he wants, leading the team to suspend him twice, and make it clear they will trade him anywhere. The trade deadline is the 6th of February so we’ll find out soon how this will play out.


Doncic is a real shocker, be interesting to see if there’s more to it than we’ve heard so far. The gist is that the Mavs are unhappy with his continued lack of physical conditioning, and were getting the fear of dropping a $345 million dollar contract in the next 18 months. But, as several commentators are asking, why would you proactively offer him to one team, who you didn’t even wring out the best return from, when you could simply make it known he’s on the table for trade and let various teams get into an auction to get him? Even though it’s known he’s not one for keeping his body in the best condition, he’s an excellent player, teams will gamble they can get him and keep him in a better physical condition. The Nets got a better deal when they traded Mikal Bridges earlier this season, who’s not on doncic’s level

[Tambo]

Have started to watch some highlights here and there and older games on YouTube.

All-star weekend with a different format which should be interesting.

[Tambo]

Have been keeping an eye on scores here and there, did watch OKC and the Lakers last week, I just don't feel the game is fun anymore and when you have players saying the same it's not good, playoffs begin soon though.

I did see Ja getting into trouble again for his gun celebrations, he has been warned though, seen Zirkzee doing one last night and understand it's different sports.

[McD]

Have been keeping an eye on scores here and there, did watch OKC and the Lakers last week, I just don't feel the game is fun anymore and when you have players saying the same it's not good, playoffs begin soon though.

I did see Ja getting into trouble again for his gun celebrations, he has been warned though, seen Zirkzee doing one last night and understand it's different sports.



I read that Ja has now done a grenade throwing celebration, seems intent on antagonising the powers that be.


I’ve not been watching much recently, seems there’s a real listlessness with viewership at the moment from what I’ve been reading recently

[Tambo]

I read that Ja has now done a grenade throwing celebration, seems intent on antagonising the powers that be.


I’ve not been watching much recently, seems there’s a real listlessness with viewership at the moment from what I’ve been reading recently

These small fines means nothing to the players, it's just a different era, every team plays the same way with a high pick and roll and look for the 3, many have said the players are just robots on the court.

Players sitting out when they want and the game has gone far to soft, I'm not saying go back the the Celtic and Detroit bad boys, the game is emphasised on scoring and offensive officency over defensive toughness and physical play.

Back in the day the all-star would big a big deal with today's game is just a 3 points/Logo jump shot fest with absolutely no defence whatsoever.

[McD]

These small fines means nothing to the players, it's just a different era, every team plays the same way with a high pick and roll and look for the 3, many have said the players are just robots on the court.

Players sitting out when they want and the game has gone far to soft, I'm not saying go back the the Celtic and Detroit bad boys, the game is emphasised on scoring and offensive officency over defensive toughness and physical play.

Back in the day the all-star would big a big deal with today's game is just a 3 points/Logo jump shot fest with absolutely no defence whatsoever.


I agree mate, there’s little variety in playing styles across teams now, and defence is very much a secondary consideration.


I’m not against some load management, but it’s swung too far, and coupled with tanking, flopping and whining at refs so much, I’m not surprised there’s been a bit of a switch off from fans.

[Tambo]

I did check out Ja's celebration after you posted about it, Gayle needs to put more into his next time, which I found amusing.

Play in begins tomorrow then the playoffs on the 19th.

[McD]

I did check out Ja's celebration after you posted about it, Gayle needs to put more into his next time, which I found amusing.

Play in begins tomorrow then the playoffs on the 19th.


The NFL are cracking down on gun/shooting related celebrations as well, bad for business in a country that worships sports stars and has far too many gun incidents

[Tambo]

Watched clippers at Denver and was a very enjoyable game with the Nuggets winning 112-110 in OT, joker 1 rebound off another triple double and Westbrook with some big plays late on in the 4th quarter.

Lakers fall 95-117 at home to the timberwolves with great numbers throughout the team, antman leading the way again.

[Tambo]

Big win for the clippers to make it 2-1 and OKC looking good for a clean sweep.

[Tambo]

Lakers now 3-1 down after last night's 116-113 win for the Timberwolves.

🐜 With just the 43 9 6.

McDaniels also has been key to this series.