Are you still watching the NBA?

[samosa4u]

As soon as I found out that Kevin Durant joined Golden State last year, I told myself that there was no way I was going to waste my time watching this sh*t anymore. And every time I look at the latest scores on my phone, I know that I made a good decision.

[Big Six]

Amen!


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[mikemb]

No. Haven't watched a game in over 10 years.

Mike

[D. Bergin]

I'll never understand the groaning and the Superteam label regarding Durant going to Golden State.

Golden State was essentially a homegrown team who added (1) major guy to the mix, while sacrificing a lot of depth in the process so they could afford him.

It's nothing compared to The Heat recruiting Lebron James and Chris Bosh in the same season to pair up with Dwayne Wade, and then two seasons later able to bring in an aging but still effective Ray Allen.

[58pinson]

My short answer to the question is a big no. I'm an old timer (going on 69) and have been a basketball fan since back in the early 60's. Can actually recalll when the Lakers were in Minneapolis. A loyal Knick fan all those years and I finally had enough a few years ago when the dysfunctional ownership at MSG busted up a team that was under construction and then IMHO compounded a series of blunders by chasing Carmelo. The importation of Jackson was the final nail for me. Walked away. Don't know if I'm ever going back. Plenty of other good round ball to watch during college season, but even that is becoming strained with the one and out set up that's business as usual now. Maybe I'm
just getting to old?? Anyway, that's my take on it.

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I'll never understand the groaning and the Superteam label regarding Durant going to Golden State.

Golden State was essentially a homegrown team who added (1) major guy to the mix, while sacrificing a lot of depth in the process so they could afford him.

It's nothing compared to The Heat recruiting Lebron James and Chris Bosh in the same season to pair up with Dwayne Wade, and then two seasons later able to bring in an aging but still effective Ray Allen.

Alright, your post clearly shows that you are a Golden State fan Yes, I agree that Bosh and James going to the Heat was a really bad thing for the NBA. However, I think that Durant going to the Warriors was pretty bad too. He could have signed with the Clippers or the Rockets, but no, out of all the teams he had to choose Golden State. Imagine New England Patriots signing one of the best offensive players in the NFL? Wouldn't that be just stupid? Do you think the Pats are lacking in that area (or in any area?)

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Yeah because stuff like this never went on in the old days, >cough< Wilt Chamberlain to the Lakers >cough<. Not to mention then bringing back Gail Goodrich after he became a bona fide star.

It seems to me that for some reasons dynasties and rivalries are loathed in the present and glorified in the past.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

Alright, your post clearly shows that you are a Golden State fan Yes, I agree that Bosh and James going to the Heat was a really bad thing for the NBA. However, I think that Durant going to the Warriors was pretty bad too. He could have signed with the Clippers or the Rockets, but no, out of all the teams he had to choose Golden State. Imagine New England Patriots signing one of the best offensive players in the NFL? Wouldn't that be just stupid? Do you think the Pats are lacking in that area (or in any area?)

So when the Pats signed Randy Moss that was stupid? Not sure I'm reading you right.

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

So when the Pats signed Randy Moss that was stupid? Not sure I'm reading you right.

I am not sure what the Pats' offensive situation was like back then. Didn't they get eliminated from the playoffs before that? Maybe they lost their WR to injury and needed a new one? I can't remember because all of this took place 10 years ago. Anyhow, my point is that I am just opposed to the idea of creating a superteam. It kills the competition and makes the games boring to watch.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

Alright, your post clearly shows that you are a Golden State fan Yes, I agree that Bosh and James going to the Heat was a really bad thing for the NBA. However, I think that Durant going to the Warriors was pretty bad too. He could have signed with the Clippers or the Rockets, but no, out of all the teams he had to choose Golden State. Imagine New England Patriots signing one of the best offensive players in the NFL? Wouldn't that be just stupid? Do you think the Pats are lacking in that area (or in any area?)

Clippers could not afford him, already paying Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin.

Also, remind me why THAT wouldn't be considered a superteam?

Houston? I don't know why any superstar would want to play with James Harden and the Rockets ugly style.

Golden State's style of basketball was the perfect fit for Durant. Spread the ball to everybody, open the floor, non-ISO, non-selfish and very efficient style of offense. Evidenced by Durant having his most efficient shooting season since being in the league.

He also had perhaps his best season as a defender since being in the league. It helps having team-mates who aren't running around like chickens with their head cut off all the time.

I also laugh when I think of Charles Barkley constantly criticizing Durant for his move to Golden State, when he did exactly the same thing when he defected to Houston years ago while chasing a title.

....and again, Golden State was a team that built itself drafting guys outside of the lottery system and bringing in under-appreciated veterans and role players other teams had given up on.

Durant was their one big signing in.............I don't know how long.

It's too bad that The Spurs suffered all the injuries they did. I think with a healthy Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker they had the perfect team to matchup against Golden State and give them a run for their money.

[clydepepper]

No...appropriately enough...I am resting until the finals.

yawn


...and when they do begin, I am quite likely, at any time, to switch to whatever infomercial is playing at the time.


bigger yawn

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[rats60]

I will watch the Finals, but nothing other than that is worth watching. At least the NBA is trying to stop this with their new super max contracts. When guys are going to lose 50+ million dollars to form a superteam, I don't think you will see another Durant to GSW as a free agent.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by rats60

I will watch the Finals, but nothing other than that is worth watching. At least the NBA is trying to stop this with their new super max contracts. When guys are going to lose 50+ million dollars to form a superteam, I don't think you will see another Durant to GSW as a free agent.

+1 I glance at the finals, but I haven't watched the NBA since the days of Bird and Magic.

[Leon]

I watched one highlight on the news and it was actually too much.
I could have lived without it. To me the NBA looks like a rag tag free for all the couple times my wife has had it on the tube in the last few years (she like the Mavs a little bit, DirK and all....he is cool). My first comment stands too.

Originally Posted by Sean

+1 I glance at the finals, but I haven't watched the NBA since the days of Bird and Magic.

[frankbmd]

Just for balance super teams do not always win. When Payton and Malone joined Kobe and Shaq, the Lakers lost. Karl and Gary are still looking for their rings.

The current game has devolved though,

when you can get from midcourt to the basket and dunk without travelling,

when palming the ball is now considered dribbling and not a violation,

and when 80-90 % of the shots are either less than 2 feet or 3 point attempts.

Finally, if only two teams (at most 3 or 4) have a chance to make the finals, is an 82 game season really necessary to determine who comes in 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th?

PS: What about the one and done NCAA minor league of professional hoops? Are those players required to take freshman English, attend any classes at all, or take any exams? I sincerely doubt it.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

PS: What about the one and done NCAA minor league of professional hoops? Are those players required to take freshman English, attend any classes at all, or take any exams? I sincerely doubt it.

I'm guessing that they take classes their firsr semester to remain eligible. I'm also guessing that those classes require little actual studying and work, because the school wants them to be eligible.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Just for balance super teams do not always win. When Payton and Malone joined Kobe and Shaq, the Lakers lost. Karl and Gary are still looking for their rings.

The current game has devolved though,

when you can get from midcourt to the basket and dunk without travelling,

when palming the ball is now considered dribbling and not a violation,

and when 80-90 % of the shots are either less than 2 feet or 3 point attempts.

Finally, if only two teams (at most 3 or 4) have a chance to make the finals, is an 82 game season really necessary to determine who comes in 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th?

PS: What about the one and done NCAA minor league of professional hoops? Are those players required to take freshman English, attend any classes at all, or take any exams? I sincerely doubt it.

I agree with all of your points, Frank.

I would start watching the NBA again if they eliminated the three point shot. It never made sense to me to clear the ball out for a 23 foot jumper after an offensive rebound. If anything, I would favor having the first free throw be worth one point and if it is made the second would be worth two. If the first is missed then the second would be worth only one...