New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[christoph]

well I guess I get to go to the dance alone. Tough to want your team to win a championship but conflicted by LeBron whom I’ve never liked but it’s all we’ve got guys so say what you will But for me it’s “Go Lakers “

I absolutely understand your position

 

[Steve Williams]

its all building to a Lakers-Clippers western Final and that's where the reality check occurs for the Lakers

 

[Steve Williams]

Here's my prediction.......if the Lakers win the west I believe they can win it all. An East Heat vs Celtics Eastern final is something I would never have imagined

 

[Steve Williams]

I am shocked at this. Great player in his day until his back caught up with him and he became a malingerer with the Lakers so he could collect his paycheck rather than retiring...

Nets hire Steve Nash as next coach
Nash reportedly agrees to 4-year deal; Jacque Vaughn stays on as assistant

The Brooklyn Nets have named Steve Nash as the 23rd head coach in the franchise’s NBA history. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nash has signed a four-year deal in what will be his first jaunt into coaching an NBA team full-time.

Nash joins the Nets following five seasons as a player development consultant with the Golden State Warriors, where he contributed to two championship teams and made four consecutive trips to The Finals.

Per Wojnarowski, Nets owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks had been aggressive in recruiting Nash to make the move to coaching. In Brooklyn, Nash will be leading a Nets team filled with talented scorers, including former Kia MVP and Finals MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.



“After meeting with a number of highly accomplished coaching candidates from diverse backgrounds, we knew we had a difficult decision to make,” Marks said in a statement released by the Nets. “In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players. I have had the privilege to know Steve for many years.

"One of the great on-court leaders in our game, I have witnessed firsthand his basketball acumen and selfless approach to prioritize team success. His instincts for the game, combined with an inherent ability to communicate with and unite players towards a common goal, will prepare us to compete at the highest levels of the league. We are excited to welcome Steve, Lilla, Lola, Bella, Matteo, Luca and Ruby to Brooklyn.”

In addition, the team announced that Jacque Vaughn will return to Brooklyn as lead assistant coach.

“I am honored to have this opportunity with such a first-class organization and would like to thank Sean, Joe and his wife, Clara, for having faith in my ability to lead this team forward,” Nash said. “Coaching is something I knew I wanted to pursue when the time was right, and I am humbled to be able to work with the outstanding group of players and staff we have here in Brooklyn. I am as excited about the prospects of the team on the court as I am about moving to Brooklyn with my family and becoming impactful members of this community.”

Durant missed all of the 2019-20 season as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Irving played in 20 games before right shoulder surgery shut him down for 2019-20.

Vaughn finished out the season as coach and did as well as anyone could have expected, leading the Nets to a 5-3 record in the NBA’s restart in Florida before they were swept by the Toronto Raptors. He started 2-0 after replacing Kenny Atkinson in March, including a victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles, and picked up victories over the powerful Bucks and Clippers at Walt Disney World.

We are thrilled to retain Jacque as a leading member of our coaching staff,” continued Marks. “Jacque has been an integral part of our program and a key contributor to the growth and development of our entire organization. His role in developing our players both on and off the court and his influence driving our culture have been invaluable. Our players will benefit from the continuity of Jacque’s presence, and we are extremely fortunate to keep him in our Nets family.”

An eight-time NBA All-Star, Nash played 18 seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. He won back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006 while playing for the Suns, becoming just the 10th player in NBA history to win the award in consecutive seasons. Nash was named to All-NBA teams seven times throughout his career, earning first-team honors three times (2005-07), while twice being named to the second (2008, 2010) and third teams (2002, 2003).

A five-time assist champion, Nash currently ranks third in NBA history with 10,335 career assists. The culmination of his brilliant playing career came in 2018 when Nash was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

“We are excited to welcome Steve to the Nets family and look forward to a successful and meaningful partnership,” Tsai said in a statement released by the team. “Steve shares our vision for the future of this franchise and his character exemplifies the core principles of our organization in working to serve our communities. I can’t wait for Steve to get started.”

Having grown up in Victoria, British Columbia, Nash is one of the most accomplished figures in Canadian basketball history. He was a member of Team Canada from 1993-2004 and served as general manager for the senior national team from 2012-19. Nash played collegiately for four seasons at Santa Clara University prior to being selected 15th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft.

 

[jadis]

I absolutely understand your position

Me too. But if I have to imagine LBJ donning a Celtics uniform with any combination of players he recruits, I think I will not watch any Celtics games. I guess he has too much 'rivalry' with the Celtics to calm my nerves.

 

[jadis]

I am shocked at this. Great player in his day until his back caught up with him and he became a malingerer with the Lakers so he could collect his paycheck rather than retiring...

Nets hire Steve Nash as next coach
Nash reportedly agrees to 4-year deal; Jacque Vaughn stays on as assistant

The Brooklyn Nets have named Steve Nash as the 23rd head coach in the franchise’s NBA history. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nash has signed a four-year deal in what will be his first jaunt into coaching an NBA team full-time.

Nash joins the Nets following five seasons as a player development consultant with the Golden State Warriors, where he contributed to two championship teams and made four consecutive trips to The Finals.

Per Wojnarowski, Nets owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks had been aggressive in recruiting Nash to make the move to coaching. In Brooklyn, Nash will be leading a Nets team filled with talented scorers, including former Kia MVP and Finals MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.



“After meeting with a number of highly accomplished coaching candidates from diverse backgrounds, we knew we had a difficult decision to make,” Marks said in a statement released by the Nets. “In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players. I have had the privilege to know Steve for many years.

"One of the great on-court leaders in our game, I have witnessed firsthand his basketball acumen and selfless approach to prioritize team success. His instincts for the game, combined with an inherent ability to communicate with and unite players towards a common goal, will prepare us to compete at the highest levels of the league. We are excited to welcome Steve, Lilla, Lola, Bella, Matteo, Luca and Ruby to Brooklyn.”

In addition, the team announced that Jacque Vaughn will return to Brooklyn as lead assistant coach.

“I am honored to have this opportunity with such a first-class organization and would like to thank Sean, Joe and his wife, Clara, for having faith in my ability to lead this team forward,” Nash said. “Coaching is something I knew I wanted to pursue when the time was right, and I am humbled to be able to work with the outstanding group of players and staff we have here in Brooklyn. I am as excited about the prospects of the team on the court as I am about moving to Brooklyn with my family and becoming impactful members of this community.”

Durant missed all of the 2019-20 season as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Irving played in 20 games before right shoulder surgery shut him down for 2019-20.

Vaughn finished out the season as coach and did as well as anyone could have expected, leading the Nets to a 5-3 record in the NBA’s restart in Florida before they were swept by the Toronto Raptors. He started 2-0 after replacing Kenny Atkinson in March, including a victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles, and picked up victories over the powerful Bucks and Clippers at Walt Disney World.

We are thrilled to retain Jacque as a leading member of our coaching staff,” continued Marks. “Jacque has been an integral part of our program and a key contributor to the growth and development of our entire organization. His role in developing our players both on and off the court and his influence driving our culture have been invaluable. Our players will benefit from the continuity of Jacque’s presence, and we are extremely fortunate to keep him in our Nets family.”

An eight-time NBA All-Star, Nash played 18 seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. He won back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006 while playing for the Suns, becoming just the 10th player in NBA history to win the award in consecutive seasons. Nash was named to All-NBA teams seven times throughout his career, earning first-team honors three times (2005-07), while twice being named to the second (2008, 2010) and third teams (2002, 2003).

A five-time assist champion, Nash currently ranks third in NBA history with 10,335 career assists. The culmination of his brilliant playing career came in 2018 when Nash was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

“We are excited to welcome Steve to the Nets family and look forward to a successful and meaningful partnership,” Tsai said in a statement released by the team. “Steve shares our vision for the future of this franchise and his character exemplifies the core principles of our organization in working to serve our communities. I can’t wait for Steve to get started.”

Having grown up in Victoria, British Columbia, Nash is one of the most accomplished figures in Canadian basketball history. He was a member of Team Canada from 1993-2004 and served as general manager for the senior national team from 2012-19. Nash played collegiately for four seasons at Santa Clara University prior to being selected 15th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft.

Am shocked too. Steve Nash??? Wow

 

[Steve Williams]

Series Preview: Rested Lakers ready for small-ball challenge
After Thunder pushed Rockets to 7 games, Houston faces tough test vs. L.A.

https://www.nba.com/article/2020/09/02/west-semifinals-preview-lakers-rockets

 

[Steve Williams]

Series Preview: Clippers haven't dominated, and Nuggets sure to provide challenge
Even if Jamal Murray continues his heroics, Clippers are favored in 7-game series

https://www.nba.com/article/2020/09/01/west-semifinals-series-preview-clippers-nuggets

 

[Steve Williams]

I feel for Chris Paul

He will unlikely ever win a ring and after last night's loss my bet is he becomes expendable and will be traded once again

 

[Steve Williams]

As frontrunners emerge in the Giannis sweepstakes, Milwaukee's clock is ticking

Could Giannis leave next year? This is a very good analysis

https://sports.yahoo.com/as-frontru...es-milwaukees-clock-is-ticking-052955877.html

 

[jadis]

It is notable that the Raptors also trailed the Bucks 0-2 last year but won the series.

 

[WLVCA]

Steve Nash is going to coach the Brooklyn Nets.

In his first coaching job he gets to coach Kyrie (The Earth Is Flat) Irving.

Hope Steve does well but he'll have his hands full with Kyrie and Durant.

 

[jadis]

Steve Nash is going to coach the Brooklyn Nets.

In his first coaching job he gets to coach Kyrie (The Earth Is Flat) Irving.

Hope Steve does well but he'll have his hands full with Kyrie and Durant.

I was just about to say good luck to Nash with flat earther Irving.

 

[jadis]

As frontrunners emerge in the Giannis sweepstakes, Milwaukee's clock is ticking

Could Giannis leave next year? This is a very good analysis

https://sports.yahoo.com/as-frontru...es-milwaukees-clock-is-ticking-052955877.html

Hmmm....Miami is a contender. Sounds familiar? I'm taking my talents to South Beach.

 

[WLVCA]

I just heard Brian Windhorst point out that Marcus Morris Sr. has 2 flagrant 2s already and 1 more flagrant 2 and 2 more flagrant 1s will warrant a suspension. And the Clippers have a lot of games to go and he should watch his temper, or 'acts' if he wants to help the Clippers.

Marcus has been fairly well behaved since joining the Clippers until recently. He has been out of control lately. Can only hope he puts "Bad Marcus" back in the closet but you know opponents are going to try to set him off.

 

[Steve Williams]

Hmmm....Miami is a contender. Sounds familiar? I'm taking my talents to South Beach.

Haha

The reality is "the ring" and if after 4 years with the Bucks finishing first but not being able to finish my bet is he looks for greener pastures. He could always join his brother on the Lakers

 

[jadis]

Haha

The reality is "the ring" and if after 4 years with the Bucks finishing first but not being able to finish my bet is he looks for greener pastures. He could always join his brother on the Lakers

With the self proclaimed king? Who will be the real king? Both have a lot of similarities. And what happens to AD?

 

[Steve Williams]

ROTY

Ja Morant

when I watched him play in the bubble, hands down I felt he was ROTY
Well deserved IMO

 

[WLVCA]

ROTY

Ja Morant

when I watched him play in the bubble, hands down I felt he was ROTY
Well deserved IMO

I agree with Ja Marant winning the award. I was afraid Zion might beat him due to greater name recognition but he didn't play enough to earn it.

 

[Steve Williams]

Phil

You must be grinning ear to ear. Raptors start big and take an 8 point lead but the Celts close out the 1st up by 7 points