admo Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Don't tell ESPN or the National Media, because they have their specific agenda to prop up Wembanyama all day and night long, but.... The Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively stole the show from him, Luka Doncic had a triple-double, and the Mavericks beat the Spurs, Popovich and Wembanyama in the season opener. Lively - just 19 years old - had never scored 13 points in a game during his one year playing center for Duke last season. However, the 7'1" rookie center for Dallas outplayed the Spurs rookie center Wembanyama, who is being hailed as the greatest rookie since LeBron James. Stat sheet: Lively 16 points (7-8 shooting), 10 rebounds (5 off/5def), 1 block Wemby 15 points (6-9 shooting), 5 rebounds (all defensive), 1 block 2 Quote Link to comment
admo Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Historic achievement for Luka, becoming the third NBA player in history to record a 30-point triple-double on opening night. Joining Giannis, and Oscar Robertson (who did it in 1961 and 1968). Just think of all of the Hall-of-Famers that played in the NBA since the 1970s (and current guys) that never accomplished this feat before - LeBron, Jordan, Bird, Magic, Curry, Durrant, Jokic, etc, etc Spurs coach Popovich called it "average" lol Quote Link to comment
admo Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 ESPN live after the game - Luka accidentally drops the F bomb lol (won't embed - here is the link to the post game oops moment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkTyRmDk9uk&t=5s Afterwards at the Mavs podium, when asked by a reporter, he explains "In Slovenia that's not cussing" Quote Link to comment
Madcows Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 20 hours ago, admo said: ESPN live after the game - Luka accidentally drops the F bomb lol (won't embed - here is the link to the post game oops moment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkTyRmDk9uk&t=5s Afterwards at the Mavs podium, when asked by a reporter, he explains "In Slovenia that's not cussing" Lebron dropped "ish" twice last night after the Suns/Lakers game. Two nights in a row, I'm betting we will see Silver drop some fines today to prevent this from becoming a regular occurrence. 20 hours ago, admo said: Historic achievement for Luka, becoming the third NBA player in history to record a 30-point triple-double on opening night. Joining Giannis, and Oscar Robertson (who did it in 1961 and 1968). Just think of all of the Hall-of-Famers that played in the NBA since the 1970s (and current guys) that never accomplished this feat before - LeBron, Jordan, Bird, Magic, Curry, Durrant, Jokic, etc, etc Spurs coach Popovich called it "average" lol Speaks to how much is expected of Luka, dropping 30 point triple doubles is just ehh, routine for him. Quote Link to comment
Jason Sitoke Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 2:42 PM, admo said: Historic achievement for Luka, becoming the third NBA player in history to record a 30-point triple-double on opening night. Joining Giannis, and Oscar Robertson (who did it in 1961 and 1968). Just think of all of the Hall-of-Famers that played in the NBA since the 1970s (and current guys) that never accomplished this feat before - LeBron, Jordan, Bird, Magic, Curry, Durrant, Jokic, etc, etc Spurs coach Popovich called it "average" lol Technically correct. Jokic did put up 29-13-11 on opening night the day before…on slightly better efficiency….against a better team. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jason Sitoke Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 This was like a magic trick where the audience is so shocked they don't react. 1 Quote Link to comment
admo Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 8 hours ago, Jason Sitoke said: This was like a magic trick where the audience is so shocked they don't react. Amazing !!! I love Jokic and he was robbed MVP. He's still the best in the league (top 3 for sure). 1 1 Quote Link to comment
admo Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Not sure if yall seen this, but FORMER NBA player Kenyon Martin doesn't think Luka Doncic is the best team on the Mavericks. He clearly says it's Kyrie Irving. Loonie Tunes Not the Best player on ..."the team" ?????!?!? Bruh, you smokin and being a sour angry puss. You need to check yourself before you wreck yourself...... nevermind, it's too late. 3 game comparison so far: Luka Doncic 39 points per game, 2 tripple doubles, 11.7 reb/pg 9.7 ast/pg 56% shooting from the field, 48% from 3pt line (12.6 shots per game on 3's)....... ...... 36 minutes per game Kyrie Irving 19 points per game, 4.5 reb/game (yep they are both guards), 6.0 ast/pg (both guys are guards), shooting 39% from the field, shooting 16% from three-point land........... 35 minutes per game 1 Quote Link to comment
Madcows Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 22 hours ago, Jason Sitoke said: Technically correct. Jokic did put up 29-13-11 on opening night the day before…on slightly better efficiency….against a better team. You sure the Lakers are better? 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Durant is unstoppable! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jason Sitoke Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Madcows said: You sure the Lakers are better? Than the Spurs? Yes. Quote Link to comment
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