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Quote from: Oasisman on May 28, 2020, 08:21:20 AM

It would always be the best option if they keep their families away from any NBA camps and facilities at this dire situation. Focusing on the players, coaching staff, camera men, and other personnel's health security and carefully implement precautionary measure and guidelines would be the priority.

If I am a NBA player, I would want to keep away my family from all this, and not additionally endanger them, by being quarantined by bunch of other people. I really don't get those that can't be away from family for 2 months, especially when you know that you are keeping them safe by doing that.

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What's so wrong about Michael Porter Jr. tweet?
https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-lou-williams-mike-scott-moe-harkless-rip-michael-porter-jr-for-controversial-tweet/

Nothing really. He speaks from his Christian POV. Funny thing, those players are most likely Christians too, but just on "paper", or when it fits them like on Christmas or other holidays. Not many have strength and courage to say something like that. Worst of all, it seems that somehow they interpret that as defending those police officers who all deserve long jail sentences for what they did ( but I doubt that they will get more than few years max, if even that).

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Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

He is a coward when everyone wanted to play he is out there telling people not to expect from anything from him when the season resumes. even though the association has not yet announce the schedule when they will resume the game. I think there will be no problem about the games when they resume it. after all, when all of the countries are COVID free, we will be back in our normal life and they can play the game like they used to. If we're like him, I will never say such a thing because it will discourage other players to play even the fans will not be happy to hear it.

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What's so wrong about Michael Porter Jr. tweet?

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As much as you pray for George family, gotta also pray for the police officer(s) who were involved in this evil. As hard as it is, pray for them instead of hate them...Pray that God changes their hearts.

It is a good one.
I guess other people misunderstood it because they are being consumed by hate.
His view is different because he is a Christian and also he could be exhausted by all the hate coming out of social media.
That is the right thing.
Bring justice for the guy but do not solve hate by putting more coal into it.

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Quote from: mich on May 28, 2020, 02:26:00 AM

NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players, per report
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/us/nba-bubble-family-spt-trnd/index.html

I say keep it simple and move families away from the camp. Less people involved in all this, less chances that virus will spread, and it will be much easier logistically. It's not like they won't see their families for years. They can survive month or two of separation, especially nowadays with various means of communication.

Exactly! Infact the NBA playoffs usually runs for about 2 months depending on how the game goes, but more than 2 months would be the maximum if most of the matches reach a full seven game series.
It would always be the best option if they keep their families away from any NBA camps and facilities at this dire situation. Focusing on the players, coaching staff, camera men, and other personnel's health security and carefully implement precautionary measure and guidelines would be the priority.

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Quote from: Rikafip on May 28, 2020, 05:13:47 AM

Quote from: mich on May 28, 2020, 02:26:00 AM

NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players, per report
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/us/nba-bubble-family-spt-trnd/index.html

I say keep it simple and move families away from the camp. Less people involved in all this, less chances that virus will spread, and it will be much easier logistically. It's not like they won't see their families for years. They can survive month or two of separation, especially nowadays with various means of communication.

I agree.

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When asked about the report, the NBA did not comment.

It's the National Basketball Players Association which might want to push this kind of method.
A good plan but will it be worth it if suddenly one of them is hit by the virus.
Better to just keep them away from all of this.

Is it because it won't be like a normal game to them without fans on the sidelines? Might be.

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Quote from: Rikafip on May 28, 2020, 05:13:47 AM

I would like to see if Lillard will be so adamant about not playing if they cut his salary proportionally to games missed. Somehow I think that he would change his mind quickly Cheesy

All of them are very loud, until you threaten them with salary cut.

The organization has to do this kind of rules so players will not abuse their position, though a star player or not, an equal treatment is necessary, people watch games to see a star player, games would be boring for them if they don't see their idol. I mean, can someone tell Lillard that at least do this for the fans.

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Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs
your opinion about this... please share..

Maybe he is the only one that said it, but in the case that NBA goes for that option that each team plays 70 games in order to fulfill the contract obligations, many other teams will see those games as basically recreational, and will probably play with bench warmers. After all, similar thing happens at the end of every regular season, when some team looses it's chance for playoff.
I would like to see if Lillard will be so adamant about not playing if they cut his salary proportionally to games missed. Somehow I think that he would change his mind quickly Cheesy

All of them are very loud, until you threaten them with salary cut.

Quote from: mich on May 28, 2020, 02:26:00 AM

NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players, per report
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/us/nba-bubble-family-spt-trnd/index.html

I say keep it simple and move families away from the camp. Less people involved in all this, less chances that virus will spread, and it will be much easier logistically. It's not like they won't see their families for years. They can survive month or two of separation, especially nowadays with various means of communication.

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NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players, per report

The discussions are mainly happening among teams that are expecting to go deep into the playoffs, meaning that they would have a longer stay on the campus, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski reported, citing unnamed sources.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/us/nba-bubble-family-spt-trnd/index.html

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Quote from: fullhdpixel on May 27, 2020, 01:36:38 PM

Let's hope that they take care of their body if that happens, I am sure as always Lebron would be the one that takes care of heat the most and readies his body to it Cheesy

Also I think no matter when they come back there will be some fatter people, like I think Harden could gain like 10 lbs easily, he looks like that kind of person Cheesy

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I hope they are keeping their bodies healthy. Grin

They are professional and paid, so it is their duty to keep the weight in the right amount proportion for their bodies.

Quote from: chaser15 on May 27, 2020, 04:11:06 PM

Golden State Warriors is a type of team that doesn't rely on center.

For the draft, I think they will pick a Small Forward/Power Forward to cover Durant or Igouadala's hole.

Yeah, I have the same thought they won't need shooters but needs an addition with defense.
What if they will be playing against teams like Denver with Jokic or Lakers with McGee and Davis.
Sure they could fight a barrage of three's against a Houston team but a back-up center is needed for other teams.
An agile forward will also do.

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Quote from: chaser15 on May 27, 2020, 07:14:07 PM

He wants to play but in a format that will give advantage to his team.

They are just 3 wins behind the 8th spot so I don't think he will give up easily.

But can he dictate the format? No... if that is the format then the team just have to follow it, what would people say if he will not play but they are required to play, is there any kind of sanction for players who refuse to play?

I don't understand, why would he want his rules to be followed, lol..

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Quote from: stadus on May 27, 2020, 06:53:17 PM

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

Thanks for sharing the article as I read on the previous page that it was related to Covid-19 risk why Lillard doesn't want to play. It's now clear to me that he just dislikes the proposal of...

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..a scenario in which all 30 teams would play a set number of regular-season games (70) to satisfy contracts with regional sports networks, so the league doesn't lose further revenue

He wants to play but in a format that will give advantage to his team.

They are just 3 wins behind the 8th spot so I don't think he will give up easily.

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Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

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Quote from: Reid on May 27, 2020, 10:29:34 AM

Here is a good read for those who are bored.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2020-nba-mock-draft-james-wiseman-makes-big-jump-to-no-1-overall-pick-by-warriors/

Will GSW pick a center or just a forward to battle speed type teams? Huh

Golden State Warriors is a type of team that doesn't rely on center.

For the draft, I think they will pick a Small Forward/Power Forward to cover Durant or Igouadala's hole.

Next season, Curry and Thompson is expected to come back so no need to fill the PG and SG spot. They have Draymond Green too which I think will be back again on being an aggressive now that his source of power (the splash brothers) will now come back. :p

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If they come back during the July month it is going to have to be very big because we are talking about summer and when the heat is that peak high in many places it is going to be very tough to play a game where you run so much. There is a reason why sports are played during winter months mostly (and spring a bit) because it is harder for people to play during summer, and of course there is national stuff like Olympics and all during the summer but if leagues all decided to move to summer the Olympics could have moved to winter as well.

Let's hope that they take care of their body if that happens, I am sure as always Lebron would be the one that takes care of heat the most and readies his body to it Cheesy

Also I think no matter when they come back there will be some fatter people, like I think Harden could gain like 10 lbs easily, he looks like that kind of person Cheesy

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Quote from: Reid on May 27, 2020, 12:41:08 AM

I bet they are also waiting for the go signal from the government.

This is the most important, without this, our hope will be gone, however, since there has been a lot of rumors that NBA will resume, I guess the chance is high that the NBA will resume. Government can't continue to give stimulus checks when they are not receiving taxes from this big industry anymore, and they can't afford to do the same kind of aid to the people longer, so they will be supportive to this as long as the proper measures will be implemented.

I agree with that.
The economy will get worse if businesses won't run.
NBA is one of the huge taxpayers and that says it all.

Here is a good read for those who are bored.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2020-nba-mock-draft-james-wiseman-makes-big-jump-to-no-1-overall-pick-by-warriors/

Will GSW pick a center or just a forward to battle speed type teams? Huh

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Quote from: Reid on May 27, 2020, 12:41:08 AM

I bet they are also waiting for the go signal from the government.

This is the most important, without this, our hope will be gone, however, since there has been a lot of rumors that NBA will resume, I guess the chance is high that the NBA will resume. Government can't continue to give stimulus checks when they are not receiving taxes from this big industry anymore, and they can't afford to do the same kind of aid to the people longer, so they will be supportive to this as long as the proper measures will be implemented.

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Quote from: FanEagle on May 26, 2020, 01:03:47 PM

The lack of information about what is going on is killing me. There must be some sort of ways that Adam Silver works on this constantly, why don't we hear anything about it. At least tell us if they are really working on getting it back or they are considering cancelling it.

They are transparent with everything. It's just that, they cannot commit to anything regarding the schedule or the plan since they have no exact date when they will resume the game.
Let's wait for a bit more.
I bet they are also waiting for the go signal from the government.

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Quote from: asu on May 26, 2020, 04:23:53 AM

My guess would be July... as I think June is just the month of training camps so each teams can prepare and well ready before the resume.

I think so it will be in July. Kind of a rush if the NBA will resume next month. I even think it will be in August as the June-July period will be the preparations for preparing the possible venues or anything else. Just my thought.

July may be the farthest.
If that happens they might finish in October which should be the start of the season too.
They will just need to adjust everything until it's back to normal.

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Quote from: chaser15 on May 26, 2020, 06:16:17 PM

What might be the reason they want to come back even no chance at all to playoffs? Maybe they want their employees to come back at their work, seek up revenue for additional help to Covid-19 patients, and many more. Let's stay positive on this.

Probably, but as long as they still given a chance to compete, they would still do, that's the normal NBA we have been watching in the past, prior to this pandemic, even games are no bearing to a certain team, they still play hard and could still be a reason why some teams failed to get the last spot.

So they still have a big role.

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Quote from: asu on May 26, 2020, 04:23:53 AM

My guess would be July... as I think June is just the month of training camps so each teams can prepare and well ready before the resume.

I think so it will be in July. Kind of a rush if the NBA will resume next month. I even think it will be in August as the June-July period will be the preparations for preparing the possible venues or anything else. Just my thought.

Quote from: Captain Corporate on May 26, 2020, 05:24:48 PM

Also what about teams who are tanking? Basically at the bottom of the league? What about them? You think they want to come back and play just so they could lose more games?

These teams at the bottom are part of the decision making, therefore, these lower teams also want to come back even they don't have a chance at playoffs. The NBA commissioner reportedly has several meetings with the team owners. What might be the reason they want to come back even no chance at all to playoffs? Maybe they want their employees to come back at their work, seek up revenue for additional help to Covid-19 patients, and many more. Let's stay positive on this.

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Quote from: Captain Corporate on May 26, 2020, 05:24:48 PM

Just today Damian Lillard has made a statement about how he will stay at the bench and not play if they do not have a path to playoffs. So I do not think every player wants to come back. plus you are thinking about the stars and yes majority of the stars wants to come back and play, you are also thinking teams that has something to play for that wants to come back and play as well.

I didn't mention "every player", I said "majority". I believed not just the stars.

I got the point of Damian Lillard but that won't represent the other players' desire in general.

Quote from: Captain Corporate on May 26, 2020, 05:24:48 PM

However how about the players who never gets minutes anyway? The 10th man on the roster? The bench warmers, the second units? They probably do not want to risk going out of home just to sit at the bench for others to play. Also what about teams who are tanking? Basically at the bottom of the league? What about them? You think they want to come back and play just so they could lose more games?

Give me a source link that these players who are bench warmers don't want to play so we can have a healthy exchange of conversations. My answer will be speculation if I will forced to respond on that.

Quote from: Captain Corporate on May 26, 2020, 05:24:48 PM

I agree that regular season should be cancelled, would make life easier for majority of the players. Only about 100 would stay and play and that already saves so many lives and removes a lot of risk.

That's why we need to wait for the formal announcement about the changes instead of being more intelligent about how the NBA should handle the situation. If we saw some sh*t guidelines or changes there, I'm with you on your rally that NBA season should be cancelled.

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