Jordan Thomas

NBA Analysis | Breaking down players, teams, roster construction, etc. | Serving as de facto GM for all 30 NBA teams

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@0xBassey Maybe basketball was not meant to be played the way it is now…

[Bassey @0xBassey]

Iman Shumpert goes off on anyone calling for the NBA to shorten its 82 game season, arguing that players should focus on conditioning and changing how they play instead of reducing the number of games.

Shumpert points to legends like Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, John Stockton and Gary Payton, who played 82 game seasons, questioning why today’s players need fewer games. He believes the league should bring back more physical basketball, with players attacking the post, taking midrange shots, playing through contact and cutting down on flopping and exaggerated moves.

He also questions how much extra time players would actually gain from shortening the season, arguing that changing the way the game is played may be a better solution to the injury problem.

( Via. @imanshumpert )

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@philfanacc Exactly. Still has 3 - 4 years before his prime. He just developed his game in a different “league”

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@anthonyVslater This is why being a “24 year old rookie” isn’t a bad thing. Teams need rookies to come in and play impactful roles more than ever now

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@TheHoopCentral FVV changed the whole dynamic. Basketball will always need guards and floor leaders

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@BradeauxNBA They definitely can. The rockets key this summer was to upgrade their guard play. Always had the wings and bigs. Now with FVV and smart, that lets Durant, Thompson, Smith, and Sengun be the play finishers instead of initiators. My sleeper in the west forsure

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@balldontstop They have a PG now… basketball was never meant to be postionless

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

@SportsCenter It’s funny how people flourish when they play the position they are SUPPOSED to play

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Official NBA Predictions:

MVP: Anthony Edwards
MIP: Jaden McDaniels
6MOY: Kelly Oubre Jr
DPOY:Chet Holmgren
ROTY: AJ Dybantsa
Bold Prediction: Miami Heat finishes w/ 1 seed in East

#NBAOpeningNight

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Phoenix Suns are signing center Duop Reath to a deal, sources tell ESPN. With Mark Williams (shoulder) sidelined for several months, the Suns add the former Portland Trail Blazers big man for frontcourt depth on the roster.

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

And now DeRozan is a Nugget. Really like the addition - give nuggets another person to create a shot besides Jok and Murray

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Perfect 6th man. Could really help some contenders out. Heat or Nuggets would be interesting fits

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Wow - end of an era is coming 😢

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

Thank you for all the memories, Russ.

Congrats on a Hall of Fame career ❤️

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Perfect 6th man. Could really help some contenders out. Heat or Nuggets would be interesting fits

[Evan Sidery @esidery]

The Cavaliers, Heat, Nuggets, and Wizards have all registered free agent interest in DeMar DeRozan, per @anthonyVslater.

At this stage of his career, DeRozan must embrace a sixth man role with no starting opportunity presenting itself.

[Olympic Bean @olympicbean]

Michael Jordan if he had LeBron’s mentality

[Niko @nikotaughtyou]

Jesus Christ

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Only question mark was his 3 pt shooting and handle. If he can consistently get to his spots as a scorer… sky is the limit

[Underdog NBA @UnderdogNBA]

Caleb Wilson in Summer League debut:

35 PTS
5 REB
3 BLK
2 STL
6 TO
12-21 FG
7-11 3PT

[Mesi @mesidotcom]

I hate that AI doesn't mean Allen Iverson anymore.

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Warriors need to sign Demar DeRozan. Just need another scorer next to Steph

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Excellent pick by the warriors. New end of game “death” line-up looking like:

Steph
Melton
Jimmy
Yaxel
Draymond

[Frankie Vision @Frankie_Vision]

Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) NBA SL DEBUT vs Lakers

19 PTS (6-6 FG, 4-4 3PT, 2-2 FTs)
6 AST
5 REBS
1 STL
1 BLK
22 MINS

He was the 11th pick for the warriors… What do we have cookin up here??

[Jordan Thomas @JTBBallPicks]

Great sign. Not scared to keep shooting when shots not falling

[Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater]

Darius Acuff wasn’t shy in his Kings summer league debut: 29 shots in 24 minutes. Made nine of them. Struggled from 3, had some shots blocked at the rim early, smooth in the mid range. Scored 25. Set up Nique Clifford for the game-winning 3 on his fourth assist with five seconds left.