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Originally Posted by 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.

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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

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.

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Originally Posted by Tambo

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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

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.