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dboss wrote:LeBron not happy with Lavar Ball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699346-lebron-james-tells-lavar-ball-not-to-mention-his-kids-family?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial


I can see it now.  If Celtics Drafted Ball his dad would be all in the news.  That is a distraction.

dboss

dboss,

Lavar Ball appears to be a loose cannon with three very talented kids. Going to be a circus for a long time to come.

Regards

dboss wrote:LeBron not happy with Lavar Ball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699346-lebron-james-tells-lavar-ball-not-to-mention-his-kids-family?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial


I can see it now.  If Celtics Drafted Ball his dad would be all in the news.  That is a distraction.

dboss

Lavar Ball's response, to LeBron.  Unreal.  What is everybody's opinion of what this guy's mouth will have on his son's draft pick number?






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bobheckler wrote:

dboss wrote:LeBron not happy with Lavar Ball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699346-lebron-james-tells-lavar-ball-not-to-mention-his-kids-family?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial


I can see it now.  If Celtics Drafted Ball his dad would be all in the news.  That is a distraction.

dboss

Lavar Ball's response, to LeBron.  Unreal.  What is everybody's opinion of what this guy's mouth will have on his son's draft pick number?






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BVob

I think it will be a distraction. The Celtics will not be able to ignore this. The dad will be all over social media, talking to the media, critiquing games, criticizing Coach Stevens if his BOY is pulled from a game, etc.

The media will be asking the Celtics players, coach, management what their opinion is about things that Lavar Ball is going to say.

dboss

http://usatodayhss.com/2017/lavar-ball-not-backing-down-after-lebrons-warning-if-they-get-a-little-touchy-about-it-who-cares

More yak, yak

dboss

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
2 minutes ago
The Pistons have been outscored by 208 points when Andre Drummond is on the floor this season. That ranks 454th out of 478 players.
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bob
MY NOTE: Back to the Age of the Dinosaur, Dre. If your strength is defense then you aren't getting it done. That's because offense is coming from the perimeter now, not the paint, and you aren't willing to go leave the paint.


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As of 3/25/17:



Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
about 4 hours ago
Celtics now have the NBA's No. 8 offense & No. 9 defense. The Warriors, Spurs and Raptors are the only others that are top 10 in both.
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Washington beat Cleveland, in Cleveland.  LeBron and Love both played.  Wow.

1/2 games back from Cleveland now, 1 game in the loss column and we play Cleveland in Boston again.


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In order for Cleveland to hold on to the top seed they will have to play their big 3.

Coach may decide not to push them.

dboss

We really do have an amazing team, to be pushing Cleveland for the best record in the East. They with three All Stars, we with Scal as an announcer.

What happened to the Cavs? its 28- 18 Spurs at end of 1st quarter and this game looks over already.

You want to be at least playing somewhat good right now this time of the year heading into playoffs, Cavs look confused and lethargic.

Cavaliers down 24, 64-40, at the half.

WOOHOO!!!


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bobheckler wrote:Cavaliers down 24, 64-40, at the half.

WOOHOO!!!


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you watching TNT bob? the other IT is complimenting our team like crazy.....hes our biggest fan, Isiah just said Spurs are shotting 54% at halftime with 1 turnover, they are getting no resistence, Cavs have lost the hunger, they can't dig in on defense, all according to IT, they're not hungry like Boston.

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
about 40 minutes ago
Since All-Star break: Boston's offensive rating w/ Isaiah Thomas: 113.3 Boston's offensive rating w/out Isaiah Thomas: 92.2
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Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
about 41 minutes ago
Since the All-Star break, Boston's defensive rating w/ Isaiah Thomas on the court is 104.9—a top-10 defense.
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MY NOTE:  If we're top 10 with IT on the court I wonder what we are with him on the bench and eirher Rozier or Smart in.  

bobheckler wrote:Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
about 40 minutes ago
Since All-Star break: Boston's offensive rating w/ Isaiah Thomas: 113.3 Boston's offensive rating w/out Isaiah Thomas: 92.2
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Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
about 41 minutes ago
Since the All-Star break, Boston's defensive rating w/ Isaiah Thomas on the court is 104.9—a top-10 defense.
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MY NOTE:  If we're top 10 with IT on the court I wonder what we are with him on the bench and eirher Rozier or Smart in.  

Without IT we are in an offensive funk. More help is on the way.

dboss wrote:LeBron not happy with Lavar Ball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699346-lebron-james-tells-lavar-ball-not-to-mention-his-kids-family?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial


I can see it now.  If Celtics Drafted Ball his dad would be all in the news.  That is a distraction.

dboss

Is LeBron shading Lonzo Ball or nah?

Rudy Gobert sprained knee 17 seconds, 1st play. into game.

This sucks.


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Utah may get out of this series without Gobert. Tough loss none the less.

At least doc has the greatest team he ever had.

dboss

dboss wrote:Utah may get out of this series without Gobert.  Tough loss none the less.

At least doc has the greatest team he ever had.

dboss

dboss,

Doc has the more talented team, Utah lost their defensive anchor, and Utah still won.

That's coaching.


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bobheckler wrote:

dboss wrote:Utah may get out of this series without Gobert.  Tough loss none the less.

At least doc has the greatest team he ever had.

dboss

dboss,

Doc has the more talented team, Utah lost their defensive anchor, and Utah still won.

That's coaching.


bob


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Exactly

If the Clippers lose in the first round, is it time to rethink their plan?
I could see Blake Griffin moving on as the Clippers are probably on the down side.
I could see Chris Paul re-signing because his market is limited due to his age.
It seems like the Clippers will always be the Clippers.
That's not a compliment....
I would love for Blake to stay in LA ans sign with the Lakers.

If they bow out early - look for a roster shakeup - with both Jordan and Griffin being shopped around. The lure of salary cap relief coupled with high expectancy from newly acquired high draft picks could be the motivating force that would trigger a deal by the Clippers.

swish

swish wrote:
 If they bow out early - look for a roster shakeup - with both Jordan and Griffin being shopped around. The lure of salary cap relief coupled with high expectancy from newly acquired high draft picks could be the motivating force that would trigger a deal by the Clippers.

  swish  

Swish,

I agree about Jordan being shopped this offseason.
Blake Griffin almost definitely will opt out and become a free agent.
He could re-sign with the Clippers, but I could see Blake moving on to another team.

The Clippers window has been slowly closing for a while.  Now you can see the time and space expiring.

Adding Griffin would help to address the need for an athletic 4/5.  I am certain that he would play some 5.

Can Doc convince him to reup?  We shall see.  I see him staying in LA.  

While we have been hearing and seeing more about Yabu, what's up with the Zizic?  Needs to upgrade the  bigs includes a roster spot for Yabu.

dboss

Michael Smith‏ @SmittySBJSBD

Wow, veteran Nike exec George Raveling on LaVar Ball: “The worst thing to happen to basketball in the last hundred years.” #sbjwcs
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Cleveland came back from 20 down to win going away in Indy.  Larry might be more receptive to blowing it up now.


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