Dukies in the NBA: 2022-23

[Billy Dat]

@KendrickPerkins
I’m convinced that Tyus Jones is a Starting PG in this League!!!! That man is a Floor General , Leader and a BUCKET!!! Carry the hell on…

[DukieInBrasil]

Also the Gasols, Dominique and Gerald Wilkins, or Bernard and Albert King.

i thought Albert King had the record for most records. LPs, 45s, CDs...
Pretty amazing that he not only had sick guitar licks but also a slick shooting touch...

[CrazyNotCrazie]

i thought Albert King had the record for most records. LPs, 45s, CDs...
Pretty amazing that he not only had sick guitar licks but also a slick shooting touch...

And if Taylor King had only fulfilled his potential, the King brothers would have really dominated the record books...

[awhom111]

In his third game in China, Quinn Cook had 54 points in 29 minutes:
https://www.cbaleague.com/data/#/gam...14&isToMatch=0

Going 12 for 15 from beyond the arc helps.

[JBDuke]

So, the Grizzlies just jumped on the Bucks from the get-go tonight, winning the first quarter 33-18 and not looking back from there. They scored 47 points in the 3rd quarter and coasted to a 142-101 win. That seems like a pretty rare feat these days, and it resulted in some interesting statistics. The one that I noticed: Tyus Jones lead the Grizzlies with a +/- of +32 in only 19 minutes. That just seems extraordinary.

[AllenBuilding]

Kyrie tonight won the game for the Nets (against the Raptors) with a 27-footer at the buzzer. He had a team-high 32 points.

The last 10 games, his stats have been 25 PPG, 5 RPG, 5 APG.

Nets are 10-3 since he came back from suspension — the best record in the NBA in that span.

[Billy Dat]

Kyrie tonight won the game for the Nets (against the Raptors) with a 27-footer at the buzzer. He had a team-high 32 points.

The last 10 games, his stats have been 25 PPG, 5 RPG, 5 APG.

Nets are 10-3 since he came back from suspension — the best record in the NBA in that span.

FVV never stood a chance on that last bucket. In single coverage, Kyrie is getting a clean look.

[bundabergdevil]

In his third game in China, Quinn Cook had 54 points in 29 minutes:
https://www.cbaleague.com/data/#/gam...14&isToMatch=0

Going 12 for 15 from beyond the arc helps.

Wow. That’s some slick shooting no matter the league.

[Furniture]

Last year for Kyle in the NBA. The end of an era….

https://hoopshype.com/player/kyle-singler/salary/

He loves getting buckets…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJWPASQZqLc

[SouthernDukie]

Kyrie tonight won the game for the Nets (against the Raptors) with a 27-footer at the buzzer. He had a team-high 32 points.

The last 10 games, his stats have been 25 PPG, 5 RPG, 5 APG.

Nets are 10-3 since he came back from suspension — the best record in the NBA in that span.

Two words: Contract Year.

[Steven43]

Last year for Kyle in the NBA. The end of an era….

https://hoopshype.com/player/kyle-singler/salary/

He loves getting buckets…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJWPASQZqLc

I remember being amazed the first time I saw that Kyle “Buckets” video. Really cool stuff.

My son was in elementary school back then and used to love attending Singler’s games in Cameron. Kyle signed a Duke National Championship poster for him that he proudly displayed on his bedroom wall all through grade school and high school, until he moved to Boston for college last year.

Good times and great memories. 🏀

[DukieInBrasil]

Zion continues to put up amazing numbers, and had several incredible buckets in the final minutes. 30 points and 9 assists is awesome, but couple with 6 turnovers. At one point the Pelicans were up 24, but the Suns made a furious combeback to put themselves up 7 with a couple of minutes left, which is when NOLA went to Zion over and over down the stretch and he did not falter. However, the Pels couldn't get stops down the stretch.

[Duke79UNLV77]

Two words: Contract Year.

Among the criticisms that can be levied against Kyrie, I don't think this is a fair one. He's put up the same or even better numbers year after year. He's not having a contract year spike. He also turned down a +$100 million extension offer last year because of his vax conspiracy theory belief and gives away a ton of money to charities. He's motivated by some different things that aren't always basketball, but money doesn't seem to be tops on his list. So far, whenever he's missed chunks of time because of injuries, a Black Lives Matter sit-out, or his recent suspension for his clueless post, he's resumed being one of the best basketball players on the planet as soon as he's returned.

[Duke79UNLV77]

Zion continues to put up amazing numbers, and had several incredible buckets in the final minutes. 30 points and 9 assists is awesome, but couple with 6 turnovers. At one point the Pelicans were up 24, but the Suns made a furious combeback to put themselves up 7 with a couple of minutes left, which is when NOLA went to Zion over and over down the stretch and he did not falter. However, the Pels couldn't get stops down the stretch.

That was a tough loss. Booker was crazy hot, and he also benefitted from 3 or 4 times where the defender was just backing away from him (including one where Alvarado should have been rewarded with a charge), but fouls were still called on NO. NBA officiating is better than college, but some star scorers sure can trick officials into foul calls. The Bucks are next for NO to complete a super tough 6-game stretch.

[roywhite]

That was a tough loss. Booker was crazy hot, and he also benefitted from 3 or 4 times where the defender was just backing away from him (including one where Alvarado should have been rewarded with a charge), but fouls were still called on NO. NBA officiating is better than college, but some star scorers sure can trick officials into foul calls. The Bucks are next for NO to complete a super tough 6-game stretch.

Yeah, watched most of the game and Booker was just outstanding. Hard to guard -- maybe Brandon Ingram could check him at times? Really looking forward to seeing his return to the Pels and how he fits together with Zion and CJ McCollum.

[DoubleBlue]

Banchero with 22 points at the half vs. Celtics.

[Hartford Dukie]

Banchero with 22 points at the half vs. Celtics.

4 for 4 from 3

[DukieInBrasil]

Banchero with 22 points at the half vs. Celtics.

4 for 4 from 3

there were whispers of a nameless rumor while Paolo was at Duke that his game was better suited to the NBA than to college due to spacing etc. It's hard to argue that those rumors were wrong. He has been playing sooooooooooooooooooo much better than any of the other lottery picks.

[budwom]

what is a nameless rumor?

[DukieInBrasil]

what is a nameless rumor?

it's a line from LOTR, when Galadriel is explaining the history of the One Ring.

ed.- I sorta biffed the line. a quick google search reveals that it is: "Rumor grew of a shadow in the East, whispers of a nameless fear, and the Ring of Power perceived its time had come."