The Official NBA Season Thread: NBA Cup Night

[keko jones]

Told y’all this in season tournament will be even worse for players legacies. Imagine Charles Barkley with 2 in season tournament championships, but no NBA championship.

Shaq would be OVERKILL

Y’all thought the Mickey Mouse/Cartoon Lakers bubble chip’ brought the laughs… well

In theory, this should increase the overall competitiveness throughout the season, as both players and coaches now have a reason to give their best even when they might typically opt to take it easy or rest. We'll have to wait and see how it plays out. I may not fully grasp the concept, but I do understand the intention behind it.

 

[rolaholic]

 

[doublemesh96]

Tournament changes nothing. It’s a dumb gimmick. Plan remains the same. You play the game to win.

 

[Coupé It]

Definitely with you on that one.

Linda Cohn though…

I read this in your voice and I don’t even know your voice

 

[RustyShackleford]

People that don't like the tournament should just not watch

 

[Hijo Del Promo]

I hope AR15 becomes the Tournament GOAT

 

[storm2006]

Definitely with you on that one.

Linda Cohn though…

I am in conference season mode, man. Older yambs throwing themselves at me everywhere, especially now that I’m talking. I am not beyond taking down a grandmother

I won’t further talk about that given the state of my current situation, though.

Looking forward to the start of the in-season tourney tonight

 

[earldagoat]

Okc getting the work tonight. Pause

Are we supposed to be seeing a golden retriever?!

 

[Arthur Shelby]

 

[Blue Mamba]

 

[dacomeup]

People that don't like the tournament should just not watch

It’s literally just the regular reg season games until the ending. People complaining for no reason

 

[allergic2broke]

Not feeling these colored courts lol

 

[noblekane]

another excuse for nike to make more jerseys?

 

[Peep Game]

 

[lawdog1]

I am in conference season mode, man. Older yambs throwing themselves at me everywhere, especially now that I’m talking. I am not beyond taking down a grandmother

Nice. Good times can definitely be had at an out of town work conference.

I’m going to one myself next week. But my Mom will also be there, so I’ll probably keep things pretty low key.

 

[finessence]

We’re not complaining. It just opens up more vessels and potential criticism from fans and the media.

Fellas thought they had it bad before, it may cause more psychological damage to these dudes. I for like the play-in tournament for the playoffs.

The NBA could’ve came up with a better solution for getting players to not load manage. Because this is essentially what It’s about

 

[doublemesh96]

they’re still nba basketball games I’m still gonna watch but it’s a stupid ploy. It’s not like the intensity is gonna be turned up or anything. The court changes and there’s some added ceremony or whatever. Cool everyone is still playing for a championship

 

[storm2006]

Nice. Good times can definitely be had at an out of town work conference.

I’m going to one myself next week. But my Mom will also be there, so I’ll probably keep things pretty low key.

The thing boys always get at me about is going for old yambs at conferences but I am partially there to hire young folks. Can’t be missing with them

But just sit at the bar and older women (married or not) will find their way and whatever happens, happens

 

[pdino]

The 65+ games needed to be played to get awards and the fines for resting without an injury are for the load managing. It's literally exactly the same with the mid-season championship game adding one extra game for additional $ for players/coaches. 500k is meaningful $ for most bench guys. NBA trying new things and trying to evolve the game, if it isn't successful theyll go back to the old way

 

[big j 33]

NBA fans really hate the NBA

 

[toneboi76]

Future Phoenix Sun

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1720133614732509453?s=46&t=D7LXmBkIG99x6EdOV1uFCQ

 

[storm2006]

The 65+ games needed to be played to get awards and the fines for resting without an injury are for the load managing. It's literally exactly the same with the mid-season championship game adding one extra game for additional $ for players/coaches. 500k is meaningful $ for most bench guys. NBA trying new things and trying to evolve the game, if it isn't successful theyll go back to the old way

Even I’m making $50MM that $500K means I can cop a Lamborghini Urus with no reservations or do something for family, either with no reservation. That is a a lot to everyone that is not a max player IMO.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I’m definitely not complaining but I’m definitely gonna lol at the notion of it and clown it if the execution calls for it

 

[datznasty]

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Its cold outside but if you gonna pull up in the baby lavender bubble coat I need a triple double in your NbA In Season Tournament Cup 83Game Trophy debut!

 

[storm2006]

I’m definitely not complaining but I’m definitely gonna lol at the notion of it and clown it if the execution calls for it

Respectfully, the players have $500K on the line. They care.