Dukies in the NBA: 2022-23

[SouthernDukie]

So 2 guys that don’t play great defense and need the ball in their hands with Luca and Kyrie. What do the NBA fans on DBR think about that pairing?

Not sure how well that will work, but I’ll certainly tune in.

[flyingdutchdevil]

As a Mavs fan, I’m very disappointed. This will never work.

Will never work. But gonna be fun to watch!

Both Kyrie and Luka play ‘okay’ defense at their best so it could work. Offensively, I think they’ll just trade off being the man. Until one of them asks for a trade…

[SouthernDukie]

I think we can all assume KD is on the trade block as well.

[kshepinthehouse]

I think we can all assume KD is on the trade block as well.

Why? KD can take them pretty far in the east single-handedly. He was within a toe of beating the Bucks by himself the year they won the championship I believe.

[SouthernDukie]

Why? KD can take them pretty far in the east single-handedly. He was within a toe of beating the Bucks by himself the year they won the championship I believe.

I just assume he still wants out, like he did last summer. Feels to me like the Nets have decided to rebuild. I guess it will all depend on how Kevin feels at this point.

[kshepinthehouse]

I just assume he still wants out, like he did last summer. Feels to me like the Nets have decided to rebuild. I guess it will all depend on how Kevin feels at this point.

Could be. Or Durant be secretly relieved to be rid of Irving.

[Matches]

I doubt KD gets moved, but if I’m the Warriors’ GM I’m at least making a call.

[kshepinthehouse]

I doubt KD gets moved, but if I’m the Warriors’ GM I’m at least making a call.

Would you give up Kuminga, Poole, wiseman, and moody?

[Steven43]

That's the most Duke players at a home game that I can remember!

Caveat: I have a horrible memory and may have blocked out certain events from last year

No idea what you’re talking about in regard to last year. 😜

As far as this year goes, last night was LOUD at times in Cameron, especially when Roach made that sensational drive to the basket with 24 seconds left and the game hanging in the balance. He blew by Davis and then switched to his left hand to avoid the block from Bacot on his right. He made it look easy, but it was anything but, particularly considering the situation.

My ears are still ringing a bit. Wouldn’t have it any other way, though.

[BigZ]

All this talk but Simmons is still the Nets biggest problem

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Wow.

Kyrie won’t like being Luka’s sidekick anymore than he has like being anyone else’s sidekick.

Teammates love him. He has had a prominent spot with the players union for ages. So has Chris Paul, so who knows.

Kyrie seems to be more of a problem with coaches, management, and fans that with other players.

Who knows. He is an enigma.

[Matches]

Teammates love him. He has had a prominent spot with the players union for ages. So has Chris Paul, so who knows.

Kyrie seems to be more of a problem with coaches, management, and fans that with other players.

Who knows. He is an enigma.

He didn’t seem to be too loved by his former Celtics teammates. Can’t imagine he’s too popular in the Nets locker room right now either. Imagine being asked about all his shenanigans day in, day out, being forced to defend the indefensible, and then he bails in the middle of a playoff race? I suspect there’s at least a few dudes in that locker room who are relieved to see the back of him.