Jason Timpf reacts to the Nets-Bucks and Timberwolves-Lakers preseason matchups. Why is Ben Simmons’ recent play encouraging to Jason, and how has Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s on-court chemistry caught his attention? Later, Jason discusses LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ impressive preseasons, the biggest problem facing the Lakers, and how Russell Westbrook still looks disengaged.
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Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction
01:17 – Ben Simmons’ role
07:09 – Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving’s chemistry showing
11:28 – Potential problem with Bucks’ offense
14:40 – Timberwolves impress vs Lakers
17:14 – Lakers’ shooting struggles
18:32 – Russell Westbrook looks out of it
20:49 – Lakers preseason overview
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Bron and AD don't look no better just like themselves. What were you expecting against these 2nd string players?
Crypto arena chants this season: TRADE-WEST-BROOK, TRADE WEST BROOK.
I don't understand why he keeps pushing Tatum as a creator, where is the evidence he's good at doing it?
1) just because it makes sense for him to create next to Brown doesn't mean it's best for him to do so?
2) just because Celtics win more because Tatum gets x assists means as much as saying Rajon Rondo was a top PG because he ranked 1st assists/game
A truly delusional take on Ben Simmons.
It’s Pre-Season, why are all these sports outlets pushing this so hard??
Great analysis as always
the Milwaukee Nucks if you Bucks
Russ gets no sympathy from the basketball world. Dudes name has been getting thrown in trades by his front office. He just needs good support this season and they should be a play in team
Beardown let’s go wildcats
Well, there was lack of floor spacing because both Pat and Grayson wasn’t playing. Also, hopefully Khris and Joe will be available to play sooner rather then later.
Love the podcast……
I’ve said forever Simmons is amazing fit for him and Nets who are loaded if EVERYONE is healthy and available! Amazing shooting all over the court, two ALL NBA level players and future HOF and Simmons one of the best passers/defenders in NBA!
Big IF healthy and mentally all there but if they are they’re gonna be very hard to beat 4/7 times.
Also you mentioned Middleton but somehow left out Grayson & Pat both out injured also and they shoot 39/37% for their career and Pat closer to 39-40 last 2 years.
Also I know you and many are low on Lonnie Walker but he objectively is a fluid smooth offensive player who can do a little bit of everything. He looked very good last night for most part before ankle injury
18 mins, 12, 3, 2 on 5-11 with a couple of dimes to LeBron and smooth looking scoring.
It should be
LeBron at the 1 (like 19-20)
Buddy at the 2
Reeves/Lonnie at the 3 (no wings still an issue after horrid Pelinka trade for yr14/15 horrid fit Russ getting rid of Kuzma along with KCP and pick that became Isiah Jackson for my Pacers who is an upside athletic big they could use as lob threat and shot blocker)
AD at the 4
Turner at the 5
That line up is very good and makes bench better too
This guy sounds a delusional lakers fan. Every. Time.
Big star wars fan?
"Russ would be happier elsewhere" he probably would but I doubt he would even get another shot if he were to try to go elsewhere
NO Jason!! I have been a Lakers fan for a long time and this team is not very good to me. AD will not stay healthy and Lebron is old and will not stay healthy. Westbrook can't stand him and he makes this team a mess. They still can't shoot the ball PERIOD no matter what people try to say and they still can't defend the perimeter. My outlook on my team is not that high because being a fan does not mean you have to be fanatical.
Beautiful breakdown, of everything!
This guy really knows his stuff
U cannot bring Russ off the bench either trade him or do what rockets did with John wall n let him sit
You’re sharp!
Outstanding is a little much🤣
Lebron 38 and slow, 8 years past the end of his prime. Ad fragile, no motor, overweight and slow. Not a great combo
4:14
how giannis won the battle??
Ben wins it
Russell is laughing to the bank. Serves the lakers right for getting rid of young talent they had. All those players they traded are THRIVING on other teams.
Lebron James is worth every penny. Highest paid play 2022. Even though he only plays offense, who needs defense when you have Lebron? Still a top 12 player. He deserves the highest paid salary.
Lol the Milwaukee Nuts
They should let Nate PL play
Didn't they play against Minnesota's 3rd stringers? I would hope they would look amazing against those players. No KAT, and no Gobert.
Jason hates Russ so much. Told you y'all was stuck 🤣🤣
As much I wish I was wrong, it just doesn't matter how AD and LBJ look at this point. Not when they've failed to get past R1 in any season that didn't have a gigantic break before the playoffs start. One's old and the other fragile, and it is what it is.
I'll be surprised if we sniff .500 this yr; this opening month is going to be brutal, quite unlike last year.
'We've talked about the best perimeter defenders in the league: Tatum Wiggins Ben Simmons"…
None of these guys have a single DPOTY, and only Simmons has All-Defensive selections.
Kawhi Leonard has 2xDPOTY and 7x All-Defense selections.
He got 2 steals in his first dozen minutes back on the floor last week while scoring a dozen. .
This video title will age very poorly, that's for sure 😂
Way too many Lakers vids, they aren't the only team to cover lol
lakers last game against Sacramento is a sign of things to come. They will live and die with AD. If AD is it there, lebron is no longer able to carry the team.
At this point you might as well just change your title back to Laker's whatever because that's all you spend the MAJORITY of your time talking about.
Russ has no passion for the game
Warriors should trade dray and someone for ben simmons