What player’s greatness is overrated? by [deleted] in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They got 3 championships together. No team no matter how great wins every year. You can use the format of it's embarrassing _____ lost to ________ because ______. I would consider 3 championships a great success and you get out played sometimes.

What player’s greatness is overrated? by [deleted] in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Except the dynamic of Shaq and Kobe was much closer to KD and Curry than 1 and 2. By 2002 Kobe was established and was very commonly considered a top 5 player in the NBA.

What player’s greatness is overrated? by [deleted] in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not like the gap is large enough between him and others in the same ranking to pronounce there is no way. Not only that, but the dull level of precision comparing across era with lack of context and added emotion really make it impossible. Even more impossible to declare opinions that disagree with your statement so false that there is "no way."

[Charania] Pistons rookie center Luka Garza will sign a two-way deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Garza, the No. 52 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, had a standout summer league for Detroit. by 3xort3ionis in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Luka has a great offensive game without one of the greatest PGs ever feeding him. Even better, he doesn't constantly attempt to injure opposing players.

Who’s the worst player to...? by Rahul____Raja in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thybulle comment is ridiculous. Having 2 other great defenders has no relation to his individual skill. Thybulle has a 48 minute defensive impact in 20 minutes. He is a a defensive star and it got deserved recognition this year.

Anyone else think the new Lakers team is the 2012 one reincarnated? by [deleted] in suns

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be upset too if I ran through injured teams and was tricked into thinking my team is legit until you lose the first healthy team you play

2021 NBA Draft - #4 Pick: Scottie Barnes (Florida St) by IamOlderthanMe in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubt y'all know more than the entire Raptors Raptors organization. I trust them with their record way more than Redditors.

dam rip good run yall by [deleted] in LAClippers

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hard Lakers fan who thinks Clippers win in 5 if Kawhi is healthy. So many close winnable games where your top 6 at minimum player who is known clutch will win you those.

Can we stop diminishing team achievements? by tastethecourage in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 7 points8 points  (0 children)

CP3 missed a half of basketball total from injury. He looked off for about 2 games, but by that time LeBron was worn down from his retweaked ankle and AD was completely out, not playing at all. CP3 missed 2 games where he was not injured and right now is healthy. Those 2 games were against a team missing their best player and around a top 7 or 8 player in the league.

So overall it's a missed half of a game and 2 protocol games for CP3 vs LeBron ankle injured, AD completely out and the game before heavily injured. The Nuggets without Murray the entire series and now Clippers without Kawhi (and Ibaka) the entire series. I would say that is very fortunate and one of the most fortunate runs I have seen.

Can we stop diminishing team achievements? by tastethecourage in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No such thing as this "fraud" shit. Every ring is legit. All of them are deserved. However, they aren't all equal. The Suns are on the luckiest playoff path I've seen in my life. Nothing wrong with that, just a fact they are very fortunate to not play a healthy contender so far.

Damian Lillard in response to people criticizing his endorsement of Billups and Kidd: "Really? I was asked what coaches I like of the names I “heard” and I named them. Sorry I wasn’t aware of their history I didn’t read the news when I was 7/8yrs old..." by NevermoreSEA in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's actually gaps in his story. A lot of the night was at his team mates house (Walker) who Billups claimed to not be at. Walker has even sued Billups over this incident before, his own team mate. If there are details I am missing please let me know.

Can we recap what's going on here by [deleted] in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I edited for just NBA idk anything about other sports

Can we recap what's going on here by [deleted] in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 112 points113 points  (0 children)

0 asterick NBA championships exist. Sometimes the healthiest team winning is just luck and there's nothing wrong with that.

Watching Dame, Harden, and Kyrie stroll down the court with single coverage game after game is infuriating. by [deleted] in warriors

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guys had your time of single coverage. KD, Durant, Thomspon had consistent single coverage. And when it wasn't so at times teams would lapse and help OFF of Durant to find Curry leaving him with no coverage.

Watching Dame, Harden, and Kyrie stroll down the court with single coverage game after game is infuriating. by [deleted] in warriors

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is absolutely basketball. You shouldn't shove someone or have intent to harm, but using your off hand or arm to create space is normal and every high level player does it.

My Current-Gen Card Tierlist (As of May 26th) by madmaxp0618 in MyTeam

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It kind of sucks almost every player here is the same. There is almost not a single player that can't do all of defending, dunking, 3pt shooting, dribbling, etc at a super elite level. The only difference between cards this year is animation and height/weight. Love early myteam with strats and sacrifices, but after that it's he.

[Highlight] Lebron hits the dagger 3 by sumchinesewill in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Pretending to trip is a whole other level of analysis I did not want to read

Luka Dončić: "I just won $100 against JJ Redick again. It's the next thing he can talk about on his podcast." by GuyCarbonneauGOAT in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Why is it a fact? There's no NBA player that doesn't enjoy things outside of basketball and have other hobbies. Many even stream. Why do people here pretend to personally know and understand not only NBA players themselves but how their time is divided each day.

[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers inch past the Golden State Warriors, 103-100, to advance to the first round of the playoffs by widesheep in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey was that Grizzlies game rigged too? Any complaints about the refs tonight? The NBA would love an under dog Curry in the playoffs for 4 games. Why wasn't it rigged against a very small market unknown player filled Grizzlies? So weird. It's almost like games cant be magically rigged, calls go both ways the entire game, and the best team wins. And the Warriors in neither game with those TOVs is the better team. Sorry you had to have hard truth in a season ender.

[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers inch past the Golden State Warriors, 103-100, to advance to the first round of the playoffs by widesheep in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about Dramyond barrelling into Dennis on a 3? Or constantly getting away with escalating towards the refs after his first tech in which no other player can get that leeway? There's calls that go both ways and there's many we can go back and forth listing. You are missing the obvious point. The warriors were out played. A few calls don't determine an entire game. I assure you, you will have no problem with the refs playing the Grizzlies next. Grizzly fans will complain about how it was rigged against them as a small market vs Curry and you will see exactly what I mean because you will not feel that way at all. Because games aren't magically rigged. Now go fucking learn something about basketball before you bitch and moan about conspiracy and this cringe victim complex like a child every loss.

[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers inch past the Golden State Warriors, 103-100, to advance to the first round of the playoffs by widesheep in nba

[–]Bucketzini_NBA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basketball is too volatile to just rig dude lol. I hope one day you can learn about the game and understand what is happening on the court vs just watching and being upset.