NBA Season Part 2: Life In The Orlando Bubble

Someone from the Miami Heat just tested positive, I don't remember the player's name.

 

Jokic, Parker, who's next?

 

I’m not too alarmed by the current positive tests. The whole plan was to test ahead so the guys have time to quarantine before leaving for the bubble. They retest in a couple weeks and hopefully come back clean. There will be players that miss out, so we just have to hope they minimize the damage and the superstars are there.

 

My big Q, is who do the Lakers close with?

I think AC is overall a better impact guy than Avery, but can I trust him as much to make the shot or correct play compared to Avery?

Avery has a good mid range jumper and is a better 3 point shooter than AC (for now, he is hesitant sometimes but has shown he can shoot it at times on small volume)

Avery is more confident, but he will sometimes just keep clanking. AC attacks more and will not settle, which I also like

AD and Lebron ofc

KCP and DG seem like they should also close.

Then its more of the match up and who is hot I guess. If we can go big, go with Dwight or Mcgee (if he is having a great night)

But we can also close with AC, Kuz, Kieff or even Dion or JR if they surprise me

 

so based on this, it seems like they will still continue resuming the season next month and they have protocols in place etc...?

 

Lakers 1 st game vs Clippers on July,30.And NOP has easiest schedule
Surprise...

 

i'll be absolutely shocked if they make it to the playoffs

 

Can't you admire the effort and at least reserve an "attaboy" for the League no matter how it turns out?

udleyshrug:

#wouldn'tbebadifyou'rewrong

 

Earlier I was saying that I almost wished the NBA would set an example and cancel their return plans with the growing number of cases, especially in Florida. But it seems like they’re going to go forward with this one way or another. And honestly the 16 positive tests isn’t as bad as I was expecting. So I’m going to change my tone on this. Cross my fingers and just be optimistic. So hopefully the NBA does lead by example. By showcasing that a return to normalcy is possible, when you deliberately plan things out according to medical guidelines and have the community make sacrifices to comply with those guidelines for the good of everyone’s physical and financial well-being.

 

Stay positive guys and don't overreact in every single news ...

Got to do things (or at least try to) by adapting , if not there is no point to live ...

The league will be fine

 

I was looking at possible free agents to replace Avery Bradley with and noticed that Allen Crabbe is available.

why don’t we take a look at him? He’s 28 years old and can be a 3 and D wing player for us.

 

Cinema Modeoff
Allen Crabbe 2019-20 Season Highlights
A few weeks after being traded from Atlanta to Minnesota, Allen Crabbe was bought out by the T-Wolves. He's a free agent and he's eligible to join a playoff team. This video is short because..... He's not that good anymore? (sarcasm I think?)

 

Hmmm, tough call, it would depend on what the other players think of his game. He shot around 39% from 3 until last year where he kind of stunk it up in both Atlanta and Minny. Not sure what that means and really have no idea what kind of defensive player he is. I am thinking he must not have been that good because he would have likely stuck around if he was that good.

Ask Lebron and Davis. Whatever they say is good enough for me!