The Official “Regular Posters of the Basketball Forum” Thread

[Chris4Vols22]

Tobias giving the Pistons some O in the playoffs against the Knicks. 17 pts, 2:39 left in Q2.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Tobias giving the Pistons some O in the playoffs against the Knicks. 17 pts, 2:39 left in Q2.

22 points in the first half.

 

[omghulkhands]

22 points in the first half.

You a big Pistons fan, right?

 

[Chris4Vols22]

You a big Pistons fan, right?

Nah, no NBA allegiance other than I am a big LeBron fan. Def rooting for the Lakers, but I like NBA playoffs and former Vols.

 

[omghulkhands]

Nah, no NBA allegiance other than I am a big LeBron fan. Def rooting for the Lakers, but I like NBA playoffs and former Vols.

Darn. Can’t remember who I was thinking of.

Also love the NBA. Ending of Nuggets Clippers was awesome

 

[CornbreadVol]

Darn. Can’t remember who I was thinking of.

Also love the NBA. Ending of Nuggets Clippers was awesome

Really want Harden to get a ring. But also would like to see Russ get one (both made huge plays down the stretch). I think it’s going to be a great series

 

[Col_Cathcart]

Really want Harden to get a ring. But also would like to see Russ get one (both made huge plays down the stretch). I think it’s going to be a great series

Yeah that one looks like a winner (pistons Knicks is gonna be fun to). That bucks pacers series looks like a dud

 

[OrangeInKy]

Really want Harden to get a ring. But also would like to see Russ get one (both made huge plays down the stretch). I think it’s going to be a great series

If those two and KD stayed in OKC a while longer I wonder if they'd have had a couple rings.

 

[JelloPuddinPup]

If those two and KD stayed in OKC a while longer I wonder if they'd have had a couple rings.

I was a Sonics fan when young, became an OKC fan by default being on the East Coast. I wasn't upset about the Sonics becoming OKC. Saw the whole KD/Russ/Harden era. I think they went as far as they ever would, KD just isn't a leader. Just don't think it would've ever happened unfortunately.

Thankfully, I think this current OKC team has the chance and many more.

 

[OrangeInKy]

I was a Sonics fan when young, became an OKC fan by default being on the East Coast. I wasn't upset about the Sonics becoming OKC. Saw the whole KD/Russ/Harden era. I think they went as far as they ever would, KD just isn't a leader. Just don't think it would've ever happened unfortunately.

Thankfully, I think this current OKC team has the chance and many more.

I wanted Knecht to land there or Miami so bad.

 

[JelloPuddinPup]

I wanted Knecht to land there or Miami so bad.

Same. If he was just longer and played slightly better defense I think he would've been considered. That's their M.O.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

I can’t imagine a world where Zeigler ends up with another year of eligibility and we don’t take him back. We’ll see. I like Gillespie, but if you give me the choice of him or Zeigler, it won’t take me long to pick number 5.

 

[VolArmy74]

I think most folks are like me. I love and respect everything he has done, but I just feel like college sports is great because you get new players on a regular basis. Now, with 5 minutes to go in a tight game, any tears I had would be tears of joy if I saw him coming off the bench next year, despite any offseason sentiment to the contrary.

I like to win and no bigger winner has ever stepped on the floor here. Rick Barnes's time is running down, ZZ is the ultimate Rick Barnes player. Besides that, it's not like we don't have plenty of roster turnover every year.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Nothing to do with Tennessee, but can we ban sportscasters from calling mid-range jumpers "middies"? It's like nails on a chalkboard for me.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Liking the way things have gone...so far, would like to land Rice too. Freeman was a want, but if it was him or Ament I'd rather get who we got in that deal.

Starters:

Ja'Kobi
?
Ament
? (Carey or JP)
Felix

Veteran SG who can shoot and then maybe another wing guy that can come off the bench and play multiple spots if need be.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

 

[omghulkhands]

**Jimmer Fredette slowly rubs his hands together in excitement**

 

[VolsSportsFan]

I like to win and no bigger winner has ever stepped on the floor here. Rick Barnes's time is running down, ZZ is the ultimate Rick Barnes player. Besides that, it's not like we don't have plenty of roster turnover every year.

This. I'd 100% rather have ZZ than not have him.

 

[omghulkhands]

I find it super interesting that Cooper Flagg has a twin brother who is way worse than him.

Like, there are tons of instances of twins that played basketball. And usually they are close enough in skill. But w/ Cooper and his brother it’s a chasm of difference lol.

 

[Flogballs]

I find it super interesting that Cooper Flagg has a twin brother who is way worse than him.

Like, there are tons of instances of twins that played basketball. And usually they are close enough in skill. But w/ Cooper and his brother it’s a chasm of difference lol.

I assume fraternal twin?

 

[omghulkhands]

I assume fraternal twin?

Seems that way. Would likely demonstrate a little nature vs nurture

 

[MoCo_Vol]

So my somewhat optimistic but also ideal prediction on Ament statline…

14-16 ppg
6-8 rpg
1+ bpg
2-3 apg

Only reason I don’t think he scores more is because I think we’re gonna have 3-4 guys that hit 10+ ppg (especially if we land Rice).

 

[VolHoopsInTheMix]

Liking the way things have gone...so far, would like to land Rice too. Freeman was a want, but if it was him or Ament I'd rather get who we got in that deal.

Starters:

Ja'Kobi
?
Ament
? (Carey or JP)
Felix

Veteran SG who can shoot and then maybe another wing guy that can come off the bench and play multiple spots if need be.

I think its:

1.) Ja'Kobi
2.) ?
3.) Ament
4.) Carey or Phillips
5.) Okpara or Estrella

 

[sami]

I think its:

1.) Ja'Kobi
2.) ?
3.) Ament
4.) Carey or Phillips
5.) Okpara or Estrella

This is how I see it as well. Another depth wing would be great, but if we can land Rice this group is a Final Four contender if it stays healthy.

 

[EZE]

This is how I see it as well. Another depth wing would be great, but if we can land Rice this group is a Final Four contender if it stays healthy.

I’m really excited with how our roster is shaping up for next season.