NBA Off Topic Thread

[DieHardYankee26]

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2...en-utah-jazzs/

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Purple wasn’t the plan for the franchise’s rebrand, but became the plan after initial public reaction to the black/white/yellow scheme was exceptionally critical. But because they locked in that latter scheme with Nike, the purple jerseys are either the “City” jerseys or the “Classic” set, expected to change every year. That’s why the video also revealed two new other purple jerseys, to be worn in the 2023-24 season.

Keep the slander alive boys, they hear us.

[JazzMan]

I kinda like the black and yellow scheme I just wish the jerseys weren't so generic lol

But yeah, bringing the purple back is 100% a "we ****ed up" move, they'll be full-time after one year

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

Agreed. I’d gladly take making the second round once or twice in a 3-5 year span of making the playoffs knowing full well that my team doesn’t have a championship roster or superstar player. There’s just something different about how you feel about a season when your team makes the playoffs vs. not making the playoffs at all. I’m cool with it as long as we don’t get swept lol. If you make it to the playoffs you gotta at least win one game to talk about.

Yeah, I'm sure teams like Kings, Pacers, Knicks would gladly take a stretch like the 7 seconds or less Suns. Being a fun, ultra-competitive team that's a lock for 2nd or conference finals. Yeah winning a chip is important, it's not everything. Plus teams have to be realistic with themselves. When Sixers got Harden, I wasn't expecting a ring. Heck, I was glad they got to the second round. I knew with their lack of depth and the usual disappearing act by Harden, that they weren't going far. So, this season wasn't a failure for the Sixers.

While saying that, I'm not just talking about an annual playoff team that fizzles out. I'm talking about a playoff team with a clear identity/culture. The team that the whole fanbase rallies behind and is known throughout league. Where they might not be a true contender, but you know it's a battle every game. While I'm glad Sixers made the second round the last 3 of 4 years and had a legit chance in each of them to move to the Conference finals, they don't fall into that category I'm talking about. They haven't had a true identity or that culture. They're just going off of nature talent. I want their identity to match that Philly culture of being gritty, blue collar, tough, hustle. They don't have that type of player on the team. So for me, give me TJ McConnell(who the fanbase loved when he was there) and someone like Marcus Morris(who fits the bill and is from Philly). So for me, improving their bench with guys who fit that Philly culture will make them more of a team the fanbase can get behind

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

Agreed. I’d gladly take making the second round once or twice in a 3-5 year span of making the playoffs knowing full well that my team doesn’t have a championship roster or superstar player. There’s just something different about how you feel about a season when your team makes the playoffs vs. not making the playoffs at all. I’m cool with it as long as we don’t get swept lol. If you make it to the playoffs you gotta at least win one game to talk about.

For sure. Hell, I’m not even a Wizards fan but I was getting kinda excited with their obviously flukey hot start this season and it felt like people around DC were starting to get excited some too.


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[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

Yeah, I'm sure teams like Kings, Pacers, Knicks would gladly take a stretch like the 7 seconds or less Suns. Being a fun, ultra-competitive team that's a lock for 2nd or conference finals. Yeah winning a chip is important, it's not everything. Plus teams have to be realistic with themselves. When Sixers got Harden, I wasn't expecting a ring. Heck, I was glad they got to the second round. I knew with their lack of depth and the usual disappearing act by Harden, that they weren't going far. So, this season wasn't a failure for the Sixers. While saying that, I'm not just talking about an annual playoff team that fizzles out. I'm talking about a playoff team with a clear identity/culture. The team that the whole fanbase rallies behind and is known throughout league. Where they might not be a true contender, but you know it's a battle every game. While I'm glad Sixers made the second round the last 3 of 4 years and had a legit chance in each of them to move to the Conference finals, they don't fall into that category I'm talking about. They haven't had a true identity or that culture. They're just going off of nature talent. I want their identity to match that Philly culture of being gritty, blue collar, tough, hustle. They don't have that type of player on the team. So for me, give me TJ McConnell(who the fanbase loved when he was there) and someone like Marcus Morris(who fits the bill and is from Philly). So for me, improving their bench with guys who fit that Philly culture will make them more of a team the fanbase can get behind

I’ll take everything you said except for the guy who was coaching the 7 seconds or less

You guys have arguably the MVP on your team. That gives you something additional to root for as a fan.

[DieHardYankee26]

I’d rather be the 15 Royals or 08 Celtics than those Suns. Give me the chip. Otherwise, just let us suck. Don’t give me hope.

[JazzMan]

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A simple adjustment that would help with the generic-ness tremendously

[DieHardYankee26]

I don’t know if it’s the font or the shade of yellow but some combination of those is the problem to me.