2017-18 NBA REGULAR SEASON THREAD PART 1 ALL OF AMERICAS FAVORITE TEAMS ARE BACK

history ended in 2010

Paul Pierce x Curb pic.twitter.com/ckjDUuJlrl

— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) February 11, 2018

PP personally provoked lebron’s 45 point godmode game in game 6 of the 2012 ECF and nothing’s been the same since... a very pivotal moment in NBA history

lets do a lil research here

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lebron giving an extra long post game interview on the court holding up the PP jersey ceremony

In February of the 2007–08 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance.[56] On March 21, he moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer in a game against the Raptors, doing so in over 100 less games than Daugherty.[57] His 30 points per game were also the highest in the league, representing his first scoring title.[58] Despite his individual accomplishments, Cleveland's record fell from the year before to 45–37.[59] Seeded fourth in the East entering the playoffs, the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in the first round for the third consecutive season before being eliminated in seven games by the eventual-champion Boston Celtics in the next round.[60] During the decisive seventh game in Boston, James scored 45 points and Paul Pierce scored 41 in a game the Associated Press described as a "shootout".[61]

In February of the 2009–10 season, James was forced into a temporary point guard role following a series of injuries to the Cavaliers' backcourt.[74] Behind his leadership, Cleveland lost no momentum, finishing the year with the best record in the league for the second consecutive season.[75] Due in part to his increased minutes as the Cavaliers' primary ball handler, James increased his statistical production, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1 block per game on 50 percent shooting en route to another MVP Award.[76] To open the playoffs, Cleveland advanced past the Bulls to earn a matchup with the Celtics in the second round.[77] James was heavily criticized for not playing well in Game 5 of the series, shooting only 20 percent on 14 shots and scoring 15 points.[78] The team suffered its worst loss in franchise history, and at the conclusion of the game, James walked off the court to a smattering of boos from Cleveland's home crowd.[79] The Cavaliers were officially eliminated from the postseason in Game 6, with James posting 27 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and nine turnovers in the losing effort.[77]

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gotta do yr research jordan

LeBron has that "in a new, happy relationship" glow. He's about to post the longest caption on instagram about getting rid of toxic people and not settling.

— Zito (@_Zeets) February 11, 2018

didn't catch the game but I am v happy right now

Some good stat lines from the new blood

best part of the Cavs eviscerating the Celtics on Paul Pierce's big night was this

Catching up on Trade Deadline pieces. Hilarious to see so many praise the Cavs GM (who botched the Kyrie deal + every offseason signing BTW) for adding Nance (who I like), Hood (who Utah quit on), and 2 badly overpriced bench guys that, literally, NOBODY ELSE IN THE NBA wanted.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) February 9, 2018

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jfc

that's the most Boston thing ever

because everyone in Boston is tone deaf?

http://www.phillyvoice.com/what-has-really-been-going-markelle-fultz-shoulder-injury-broken-jump-shot/

breaking

Derrick Rose has cleared waivers, league source tells ESPN

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 12, 2018

RIP wolves if he goes there

he will go there

im so happy to be done w/ that dude

thibs will find a way to play him 40mins a night for 10 games at which point he will announced missing from team and unaccounted for

“I have a single focus and purpose of wanting to play to win,” said Rose. “Being part of a roster and organization that shares that type of commitment and being able to play with the [insert team name] and compete for a championship is the only thing that matters for me. I am very happy to be in [insert city name] and look forward to getting to work.”

he's not even 30 yet, good god

he's gonna be the first non HoF season MVP

his hairstyle changes being symbolic of his bball career is lil too on-the-nose nod to Jackie Brown, cmon Derrick

he's just hanging out in the nba to keep collecting that adidas check

he's gonna be the first non HoF season MVP

― ciderpress, Monday, February 12, 2018 5:46 PM (one minute ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

walton wldnt have made itl if it were just the nba hall of fame

ha. I just bought a pair of his shoes! no idea they were still making his line. xp

While Rose is on a one-year, veteran's minimum contract, he still has seven seasons left on the 13-year, $185 million Adidas extension he signed in 2012. The brand is "absolutely" protected, according to an industry source familiar with NBA endorsement deal exit clauses.

If Rose files retirement paperwork with the league, the terms of any remaining years on the Adidas deal will not be paid out. Even though Rose's star power has faded in recent years, Adidas has been contractually obligated to continue producing and marketing a DRose signature sneaker each year. Rose had been wearing the DRose 8 model this season.

so what yr saying is derrick rose should start a new league where he's the best player

so if he's just not signed by any team, he still gets the Adidas money?

sounds like as long as he doesnt retire. not sure if there's a 'has to be on an nba team' stipulation tho.

man they shd just buy him out so everyone can move on with their lives

its hilarious they have to keep making the shoes

maybe they sell ok? ive heard good things about his shoes over the years, performance wise.

spike lee should switch sides like verizon man but change the tag to "we swear it's not the shoes" over clips of Rose in DRose 8s.

Emeka Okafor in a starting lineup in 2018 wow

should be a fineable offense

that guy was out of the league for a looong time

mirotic experiment not working out so well

Weeeeeeee pic.twitter.com/UIGbNQieTW

— Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) February 13, 2018

Pels won xp.

jazz 10 w's in a row

what really

Jingles and Mitchell balling tf out

mitchell gotta be the ROY

1st option for a (probably) playoff team as a rookie thats nuts

they need his offense so bad, and now w hood gone he's basically it, if anything getting more shots for the crazy efficient jingles is a better use of shots.

Suns have lost by 48 and 46 within one week.