2023-24 Around the NBA Thread

[Mainstreet]

Jamal Murray will not play for Canada in FIBA World Cup. They will still have a solid team.

Jamal Murray won't play for Canada in FIBA World Cup

Nuggets' star guard announces he needs time to recover after Denver's run to the 2023 NBA title.

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[AzStevenCal]

Jamal Murray will not play for Canada in FIBA World Cup. They will still have a solid team.

Jamal Murray won't play for Canada in FIBA World Cup

Nuggets' star guard announces he needs time to recover after Denver's run to the 2023 NBA title.

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It's a smart move on his part.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's a smart move on his part.

Yeah, Murray has a big contract coming up.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Kristaps Porzingis reportedly has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

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The curse of the big man

 

[Raindog]

The curse of the big man

Yup... I wouldn't at all be surprised if that continues to be a lingering issue throughout his remaining career.

 

[Mainstreet]

Deandre Ayton is carrying the Bahamas against Argentina.

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[CardsSunsDbacks]

Da Fuq?

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[Mainstreet]

The Bahamas are up after the 3rd quarter 82-67.

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[Chaplin]

The Bahamas are up after the 3rd quarter 82-67.

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Pretty impressive against a better team. Still not NBA level, but certainly better than Cuba.

 

[Hoop Head]

Da Fuq?

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That's old school Eric Gordon. We're getting the 24 year old we signed to an offer sheet a decade back.

 

[Mainstreet]

The game is getting close. Tell them Deandre.

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[Hoop Head]

The game is getting close. Tell them Deandre.

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Maybe being placed in a leadership position will help Ayton see why his teammates have ragged on him in the past and get him to do some introspection. One can hope, at least.

 

[Mainstreet]

Maybe being placed in a leadership position will help Ayton see why his teammates have ragged on him in the past and get him to do some introspection. One can hope, at least.

I'm hoping this proves true. The Bahamas beat Argentina 101-89.

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[Cheesebeef]

Da Fuq?

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This team has the potential to be terrifyingly good.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

This team has the potential to be terrifyingly good.

I think Gordon will be a better overall player than a lot of people think. Sure he is very good spotting up for three, but he is a real threat when he puts the ball on the floor as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is the box score for the Bahamas vs Argentina game.

Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Eric Gordon had 24 points and 3 assists.

FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 Argentina | FIBA Basketball Events

Re-live the competition - FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 Argentina. Explore all games & results, stats, highlights, participating players & teams.

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Edit: 24 points for Gordon

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Here is the box score for the Bahamas vs Argentina game.

Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Eric Gordon had 19 points and 3 assists.

FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 Argentina | FIBA Basketball Events

Re-live the competition - FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 Argentina. Explore all games & results, stats, highlights, participating players & teams.

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Gordon had a game high 24 point. The weird order of their stats probably got you.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gordon had a game high 24 point. The weird order of their stats probably got you.

This is correct. Gordon was 11-12 from the FT line so he knows how to get there.

 

[GatorAZ]

If Gordon is healthy he’s going to be a devastating weapon off the bench. I brought up him being a little overweight the last few years probably from wasting away in Houston. He looks different and is likely motivated to win a title in the twilight of his career. Getting him for the minimum was sorcery.

 

[Mainstreet]

If Gordon is healthy he’s going to be a devastating weapon off the bench. I brought up him being a little overweight the last few years probably from wasting away in Houston. He looks different and is likely motivated to win a title in the twilight of his career. Getting him for the minimum was sorcery.

That dunk today by Gordon was amazing.

 

[CardNots]

Investment in the NBA league pass seems to be a must this year. Should I go all in with Premium? I’m outside the Suns Local TV market.

 

[Mainstreet]

James, you can be a legend in China.

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[Proximo]

James, you can be a legend in China.

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Do it James. I would be happy to not have to see you play another NBA game.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Maybe being placed in a leadership position will help Ayton see why his teammates have ragged on him in the past and get him to do some introspection. One can hope, at least.

It also may be that Ayton has always had a bit of a conditioning problem. He did seem to tire often and often called to be taken out. If he has lost weight and really has gotten in good cardio shape, he might be really feeling improved.

 

[JCSunsfan]

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