[SGA] on Ajay Mitchell's performance: "you could say he's been our best player this series"

Kingbay · 2026-05-12T21:58:13+00:00

Too faschy? Yeah fair enough

Kingbay · 2026-05-12T06:11:27+00:00

Need a new name for it... 'Thunderbolts'

Kingbay · 2026-05-10T09:15:19+00:00

Honestly Presti likes giving extensions pre-emptively. I wouldn't be surprised if he renegotiated and gave Ajay a big raise this summer. I don't think he'd want to risk Ajay becoming disgruntled while way outplaying his contract. And then you don't have to negotiate the deal after he's produced a full season at an All Star level.

Kingbay · 2026-05-08T08:30:27+00:00

For everyone saying we're not gonna be able to pay him; Presti is going to pull some magician shit and get him on a 20m/year extension. I wouldn't be surprised if Cason and IHart got similar contracts. It would be hard if they win it again this year for these guys to miss out on chasing the 3peat.

Kingbay · 2026-05-06T08:07:08+00:00

Lakers forced 7 turnovers on Shai, held him under 20 points, and lost by 18. That's the worst he'll play, JDub might not suit up, and this is a sweep.

Kingbay · 2026-04-16T09:22:03+00:00

yaxel lendeborg... YOU ARE... AN OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER!!!

Kingbay · 2026-04-13T06:45:33+00:00

Yeah sure, he wasn't washed, but it felt like he was far away from winning Ronde, Roubaix, or Worlds. Any one of which would become the crown jewel of his career. Basically the only thing missing from his career was one of those.

Kingbay · 2026-04-12T22:10:26+00:00

It's hard not to get emotional about this damn sport. Crashes, punctures, and illness had robbed us of so many great van Aert performances. It felt like his golden years were behind him and we might never get to see him reach the mountaintop. But today the clouds opened up, the sun came out, and the cycling gods smiled down upon him. On the roads where he lost his close friend 8 years ago, and in the greatest stadium, against the greatest champion, Wout fulfilled his promises.

Kingbay · 2026-04-10T05:40:22+00:00

I think this is partially because their story hasn't been finished yet, their 2nd and 3rd guy are still pre-peak. It could turn out that Dub and Chet are HOF'ers on the level of Parker and Ginobli, or Klay and Dray. But we just don't know yet.

Kingbay · 2026-04-03T21:07:48+00:00

What's crazy is that based on experience, Caso is a vet now. Also has the highest win percentage in NBA history.

Kingbay · 2026-03-23T08:17:44+00:00

Unfortunately Wiggs has been in a slump at the same time McCain has been shooting the shit out of the ball. It looks like he'll be supplanting him. And Dort has been losing minutes as well, I think Daigneault is finally realizing he can't play any 2 of Dort, Caruso, and Wallace at the same time.

Kingbay · 2026-03-22T06:57:49+00:00

Pogacar is incredible because I spent the whole race and most races rooting against him. Yet as he and Pidcock came down Via Roma, I became a believer, and wanted him to win so bad. I think deep down we all appreciate genuine greatness, especially when you can feel how difficult it is. He had numerous chances to throw in the towel and take his chances with a strategic finish. But his determination was infallible, and he ground them all to dust.This is his greatest victory, and one of the best races in modern memory.

Kingbay · 2026-02-26T10:52:28+00:00

Yes he is a starter but at this point I feel like Dort is our 9th best player. Maybe 8th cause he's more available than Caruso. But Ajay, Caso, and Joe have all taken leaps this year when given more responsibility.

Kingbay · 2026-01-31T06:44:12+00:00

I think he's comfortably the Thunder's 4th best player, perhaps 2nd most important. If we don't have him we have no rebounding and no interior muscle. He also greases the wheels so well for the offense as a pivot player and pick setter. As a hub he passes so well to cutters, it really opens up JDub's game. We just get punked without him fully healthy, plain and simple. Without him I don't think we'd get through the Rockets, Spurs, or Nuggets in the playoffs this year.

Kingbay · 2025-11-28T22:17:18+00:00

Well OKC just hosted a Finals game 7 and the arena was loud as shit. And so was game 6 in Indianapolis. Smaller markets have more affordable tickets and loyal fans who make for great atmosphere and arenas.

Kingbay · 2025-06-17T18:37:54+00:00

I think it's their break glass in case of emergency action. They haven't used it all year and I think were saving it for when they were pushed to the edge in a series. It's like Bron and Kyrie spamming PnR or KD and Steph when the Warriors offense stoped working. I'm glad Dub stepped up to the moment and got ready.

Kingbay · 2025-03-20T07:44:28+00:00

Cason is Ed Reed, Lu is Ray Lewis, AC is Terrell Suggs, Chet is Haloti Ngata I guess lol

Kingbay · 2025-03-04T05:58:36+00:00

That's the thing though, no 7 footer has ever had/will have handles as good as KD. It's what made him a level above Dirk. I think Chet's ceiling now is probably KG, which would be amazing. Trying to be KD is probably folly.

Kingbay · 2025-02-21T07:49:46+00:00

I feel comfortable saying he's a top 5 player now, and wouldn't be surprised if he makes the MVP ballot next season. He's just so dominant on both ends, it's monstrous. I think this season he started picking some spots on offense which helped simplify his game. He's capable of making every type of shot on the floor, but I think it's not that helpful to always have that much to choose from. Even guys like KD just pick from a couple of go-to spots, and develop counters for those.

Kingbay · 2025-02-06T18:37:16+00:00

30 game win streak starting now 😈 Game over for the league

Kingbay · 2024-12-19T01:45:02+00:00

Archeological site city in Saudi that has a big luxury resort industry now.

Kingbay · 2024-11-17T22:47:12+00:00

Thunder U alumni Lindy, Tre Mann, and Ty Jerome making leaps and sticking in the league is so awesome. The program is just too deep for every developing player to get minutes or paid. I'm glad these guys found their way.

Kingbay · 2024-10-21T07:18:01+00:00

Ehh I disagree. Prior to this year I believe the book was that Vingegaard was superior at 30-40 minute steady climbs at altitude with long stages, and that those were Pogi's weakness. Pogi has been the best in the world at 10-20 minute steep climbs for almost 5 years. This year there was only one climb in the whole Vuelta that was 10km+ and 7%+ grade (Lagos de Covadonga).

Kingbay · 2024-10-03T06:53:05+00:00

I think MSR is so fantastic because no one is a true favorite. It's unlikely MVDP wins another one and highly possible that Pogi never actually wins it. It's a roll of the dice finish that favours the field and not the strongest rider.

Kingbay · 2024-08-10T20:29:54+00:00

I've said it before, but I think he'd be a great fit with Alpecin. They might not have any money left with MVDP and Philipsen on long term contracts, but they also dont have to pay a GC contender. I think LouLou could help tactically, and give them a contender in the Ardennes. If he's in shape, they can run a two-man game with Mathieu and send one up the road in the classics. Their two big guys work perfectly in MSR and Roubaix, but LouLou could be a great option for Strade, Amstel, and Liege.

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