I know losing isn’t fun, but having a young Top 3 Franchise QB and WR in the league, along with a ton of other talent (both young and/or locked up) and still being able to draft potentially in the top 10 and realistically as high as 7-8 (which also means 38, 70, 102, 134, etc.) due to weird injury circumstances… is a rare opportunity that gives us a massive chance, if we hit on even on even 50% of those picks, to change the financial landscape and ease the burden of Burrow and Chase’s massive contracts.

Yes, that’s a big if of us having to hit those picks, but the fact remains, drafting nearly 20 slots higher for every pick drastically increases your chances on hitting on those picks and picking best available based on our board.

Perfect scenario, would be if we somehow end up in the top 10 where Jayden Daniels slides to and we trade back and add even more significant draft capital, assuming there isn’t a no brainer pick they love.

🧯💨🔥

Just wanted to tip my hat to a Grade A take and recognization. He is a massive reason why we score so much in transition. His assignment on whether to leak or stay home is based on so many factors, sometimes he already knows he’s going to leak because the play or set of the offense, other times he has to make the decision in a split second aka “the strategic” aspect you are referring to.

Anyways, I like this post a lot … 🎩

I’m convinced this team could somehow beat the 95-96 Chicago Bulls and then next game somehow only beat the Wizards by 4 points with both Poole and Kuzma out.

I really wish Reddit would let posts go into the negative and once it hits a certain limit the post is automatically taken down. How much do you want to bet this type of question surrounding Mathurin or Jarace gets asked 50+ more times before All-Star break…

When Rick thinks it’s time. Simple as that.

I do think we’ll see him start getting doses of minutes as the season progresses (especially if Obi or Nesmith were to get injured at any point), but I don’t think we’ll see him getting 20 minutes a game type minutes until next year. However, again, it all comes down to when Rick thinks he’s ready and it’s the best time. So we shall wait and see.

Brown has way more responsibilities and if you are an absolute nerd like me and know the technical side of basketball very well, you see and appreciate him for doing so many things that people have no idea he’s even doing. He’s way more versatile and literally guards 1-4 and is quarterbacking out their and telling guys where to be on defense - even if they are on the opposite side of the floor. Just so many things that go beyond just tangible defense.

However, Nembhard is still incredible, especially in only his 2nd year.

It really it doesn’t matter “who is better” because they both play different roles and guard different positions. But right now, if I had to say - Bruce is mostly definitely the better defensive asset by far, he’s more consistent, more versatile, has more responsibilities and defensive assignments, and is the more impactful defender on a nightly basis.

But again, it doesn’t really matter and is kind of an “apples to oranges” thing. Both are very good.

Ok, he’s back. I feel better.

Damn I’m a little worried about Hali and his wrist.

I know he played the full 3Q, but you’d expect him to come in and still ensure a close out win.

[No lies detected]

I don’t give a shit if Bruce scores 2 points a game… he does so much shit that goes unnoticed off ball alone that people don’t appreciate that really impacts the game.

Buddy you suck and will never be as good as Steph Curry.

🤞

Anybody else getting addicted to checking Hali’s total assists throughout the game?

I’m now craving a 20 assist game every night he plays… as if that’s an easy thing to do. Lol

Math is such a better overall player then last year.

Can’t get upset with his night to night play or the boxscore.

His game is going to come together all at once, I swear.

Probably next year. 🤞

These refs fucking suck.

I swear Buddy has telekinesis with this game thread and whenever one of us gets pissed and says something bad about his play… he drains a 3 or some shit 10 seconds later. Lol

Some possessions we literally don’t play defense… like literally as in literally… literally.

Does Jalen Smith kind of mumble like Boomhauer from King of the Hill or am I crazy?

Edit: I know the answer the to the second question.

as I say that… of course, Buddy instantly goes 2 for 2 to make me look incorrect lol

Nembhard is too fucking good on both ends of the court to not be getting more minutes.

To me, that’s one of the biggest reasons (aside from the last big payout) that Buddy needs to be traded by the deadline while his stock is still high.

It’s just the reality of things…