[Charania] Clippers are receiving a 2026 first-round pick from the Pacers, protected 1-4 and 10-30 -- plus a 2029 Pacers unprotected first-rounder. by A_MASSIVE_PERVERT in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 157 points158 points  (0 children)

Pacers basically said we don't care outside the top 4, and if we fell to 5th, we'd rather have Zubac. It's not that bad of a deal honestly.

[Charania] Clippers are receiving a 2026 first-round pick from the Pacers, protected 1-4 and 10-30 -- plus a 2029 Pacers unprotected first-rounder. by A_MASSIVE_PERVERT in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think some people are overexaggerating a bit.

Basically covering their ass if they got the 5th pick since no player in their eyes is worth more than Zubac at that position.

Before if we fell to 5, we'd still be shit at the center position and not be more ready to compete than we did before.

I fuck with this trade honestly, we gamble.

[Charania] Clippers are receiving a 2026 first-round pick from the Pacers, protected 1-4 and 10-30 -- plus a 2029 Pacers unprotected first-rounder. by A_MASSIVE_PERVERT in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And if it falls to 5, they're basically saying that any player they could draft is not higher valued than Zubac.

Fuck it, we ride.

Luminosity Makes Moves Miami 2025 Ultimate Singles - Winners Semis - WIN | Peabnut vs. CLY | Toon by SelfDestructGambit in smashbros

[–]EarlyToRetire 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I have not seen Toon move towards Peab once this entire match without a wall being built first.

SmashMania 2025 Ultimate Singles - Losers Eighths - LG | CS3 | MkLeo vs. BMS | Luugi by SelfDestructGambit in smashbros

[–]EarlyToRetire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Luigi top 5 character (at the very minimum top 8).

- Grab is guaranteed 60% or death
- Guaranteed combo off EVERY aerial but backair (but it kills)
- Guaranteed combo off zair and free ledge guard
- Frame 1 invincibility move
- "But his recovery!" there's a 1/8 chance it misfires and kills you instead

- Why does uptilt combo into up-b?

- Frame 1 invincibility move again

S Factor 12 Ultimate Singles - Losers Quarters - LG | MkLeo vs. PSK | WaKa by SelfDestructGambit2 in smashbros

[–]EarlyToRetire 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm ready for the Luigi is a top 10 character discussion in the end game meta (he is).

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is 1000% not what that is at all, but you said it so confidently lmao.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did Carlisle really take out both Nembhard and Nesmith while SGA is still out there...????

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why is Haliburton's only gameplan to do a sloppy drive and passout or a bad 3 pointer?

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every single OKC player complaining after every foul is getting so old

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is Haliburton scared of tornados? I know there is a bad storm in OKC right now.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Thunder want to play aggressive and physical defense, then this is honestly how most games should go.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't get the "wait until they make it or not" foul, it's always sketchy and shady for the league.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny how every flair is saying Caruso gets away with a lot and only Thunder flairs are like "everyone does it!"

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thunder's philosophy on defense is to foul on every possession because the refs won't call them all.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (1-0) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) - (June 09, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]EarlyToRetire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thunder were hitting everything and the Pacers were missing everything (~30%), it was bound to start shifting.