SHAMS: Dingo out indefinitely

[Mask the Embiid]

Wow. Steph out with a foot injury

[FireDavidKahn]

Another year with no potential iconic moments in the play offs?

[Shogon]

The funny thing is... I would have laughed in your face and told you it was stupid to think that the Suns or Bucks were going back to the Finals this year, never mind the fact that it's probably both now.

Nets won't have a problem if Kyrie comes back, especially with Simmons... but that's a huge if.
Warriors won't have a problem if they all stay healthy, but that's a huge if.

So, damn.

Wow.

[FultzNationRISE]

The funny thing is... I would have laughed in your face and told you it was stupid to think that the Suns or Bucks were going back to the Finals this year, never mind the fact that it's probably both now.

Nets won't have a problem if Kyrie comes back, especially with Simmons... but that's a huge if.
Warriors won't have a problem if they all stay healthy, but that's a huge if.

So, damn.

Wow.

I agree with you.

Why are you ducking me?

[GimmeThat]

I never fully understood his long term plan, but I suppose this is where the differences between success and failure slowly dimmers out

[AirBonner]

Curry got out hustled by smart. If he had dove for the ball he wouldn’t have been injured

[Shogon]

I agree with you.

Why are you ducking me?

What the **** is your problem? What is it with you obsessing over some throwaway email? Fine I'll check it.

[tontoz]

It is just a sprain so he will probably be back for the playoffs.

[Shogon]

What the **** is your problem? What is it with you obsessing over some throwaway email? Fine I'll check it.


Update: :roll:

[highwhey]

Let’s be honest, he was playing like trash anyways

[Shogon]

Let’s be honest, he was playing like trash anyways

True, but the thing about Steph is he doesn't even have to be putting up insane percentages for his presence to be felt. Just the threat and reputation and off ball movement are enough to send defenses reeling.

I mean he probably has as much gravity as anyone in NBA history on the offensive side of the ball... maybe prime Shaq? Unsure who else would draw as much attention.

[AirBonner]

True, but the thing about Steph is he doesn't even have to be putting up insane percentages for his presence to be felt. Just the threat and reputation and off ball movement is enough alone to send defenses reeling.

I mean he probably has as much gravity as anyone in NBA history on the offensive side of the ball... maybe prime Shaq? Unsure who else would draw as much attention.

They have been pretty average without Draymond Green. I think we won’t see a drop off in wins/losses without curry

[FultzNationRISE]

What the **** is your problem? What is it with you obsessing over some throwaway email? Fine I'll check it.


Why are you pretending you just checked it now?

[Shogon]

Why are you pretending you just checked it now?

Yes, I'm pretending. You got me.

[Real Men Wear Green]

They have been pretty average without Draymond Green. I think we won’t see a drop off in wins/losses without curry

You say that after (probably not) watching the Warriors get blown out without him last night. Stupid people try to boil every teams wins and loses down to one player. In reality almost no contender goes from being great to being bad over just one guy but the few that do that one guy is their best player. Curry's absence made it easier to guard the rest of the team and that's just a fact. Green is great defender and passer but he doesn't create offense.

[FultzNationRISE]

Yes, I'm pretending. You got me.


What makes you think I’m obsessing if this is the first youve noticed me mentioning it?

I didnt even mention email in my mind post. How did you know I was referring to that?

[Shogon]

Stupid people try to boil every teams wins and loses down to one player.

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

[Shogon]

What makes you think I’m obsessing if this is the first youve noticed me mentioning it?

This isn't the first time I've noticed you mentioning it. This is the first time I checked it. This is probably at least the third time that you've brought it up. What the **** do you want from me? To **** me? Skin me? Eat me or what?

Your sense of humor, if that's indeed all that's transpiring, is interesting indeed.

[highwhey]

True, but the thing about Steph is he doesn't even have to be putting up insane percentages for his presence to be felt. Just the threat and reputation and off ball movement are enough to send defenses reeling.

I mean he probably has as much gravity as anyone in NBA history on the offensive side of the ball... maybe prime Shaq? Unsure who else would draw as much attention.
That’s a fair take, just pointing out he would had to have turned that switch on by now to really compete. With Dray back they could win some series’, but there’s no way they’d go to the finals with steph continuing to play the way he’s been playing lately.

[FultzNationRISE]

This isn't the first time I've noticed you mentioning it. This is the first time I checked it. This is probably at least the third time that you've brought it up. What the **** do you want from me? To **** me? Skin me? Eat me or what?

Your sense of humor, if that's indeed all that's transpiring, is interesting indeed.


I need about tree fiddy.


:crazysam:

[Shogon]

I need about tree fiddy.


:crazysam:


Send a lightning invoice and I'll think about it.

[3ba11]

Best thing that happened to Warriors - this sprain will give him a nice rest

[tontoz]

That’s a fair take, just pointing out he would had to have turned that switch on by now to really compete. With Dray back they could win some series’, but there’s no way they’d go to the finals with steph continuing to play the way he’s been playing lately.



In the 10 games since the All Star break Steph is averaging 24/6/5 with a TS of 65%. That includes last night's 3 point game.

How would playing like that prevent them from getting to the Finals?

[GimmeThat]

Best thing that happened to Warriors - this sprain will give him a nice rest

the rest doesn't help with his dementia though

[GimmeThat]

In the 10 games since the All Star break Steph is averaging 24/6/5 with a TS of 65%. That includes last night's 3 point game.

How would playing like that prevent them from getting to the Finals?

many of the Warriors players aren't playoff tested

[Axe]

In the 10 games since the All Star break Steph is averaging 24/6/5 with a TS of 65%. That includes last night's 3 point game.

How would playing like that prevent them from getting to the Finals?
Pass the meth uncle. Dub dynasty is done. The warriors aren't making the finals anymore with the presence of more powerful teams in the west. Oh and let's not forget that chef's numbers usually drop come playoff time, esp. now that he's more than 33.

[tontoz]

Pass the meth uncle. Dub dynasty is done. The warriors aren't making the finals anymore with the presence of more powerful teams in the west. Oh and let's not forget that chef's numbers usually drop come playoff time, esp. now that he's more than 33.

Why are they done? Because you say so? The Warriors have a better record than all but 2 of those "powerful" teams in the west in spite of Green missing 30 games, Klay missing most of the season and Wiseman missing the entire season so far.

[Axe]

Why are they done? Because you say so? The Warriors have a better record than all but 2 of those "powerful" teams in the west in spite of Green missing 30 games, Klay missing most of the season and Wiseman missing the entire season so far.
Well yes, they are having an impressive season so far compared to many other teams in the league but not sure how that translates into the playoffs with a lot of fresh guys on the team that have little to no postseason experience unlike when they were with kd or the other veterans like livingston and bogut.

[tontoz]

Well yes, they are having an impressive season so far compared to many other teams in the league but not sure how that translates into the playoffs with a lot of fresh guys on the team that have little to no postseason experience unlike when they were with kd or the other veterans like livingston and bogut.

How much playoff experience did the Suns have last year? Certainly not as much as Steph/Klay/Green.

[Axe]

How much playoff experience did the Suns have last year? Certainly not as much as Steph/Klay/Green.
Sure. But outside of 2018, we've never seen the warriors win a title without hca throughout the playoffs.

[3ba11]

Sure. But outside of 2018, we've never seen the warriors win a title without hca throughout the playoffs.


Warriors have a chance to come out of the West - they're pretty stacked with a veteran 3 guys in Klay/Dray/Curry... Otherwise, most Finals teams have a bunch of key players that have no experience

Sure, the Suns appear better but it's close enough that an injury to a key role player or an unexpected overperformance from someone like Kuminga, Poole or Wiggins is enough to swing things in the Warriors' favor.. They make the Finals this year probably 1 out of 5 times AT LEAST

[Axe]

Warriors have a chance to come out of the West - they're pretty stacked with a veteran 3 guys in Klay/Dray/Curry... Otherwise, most Finals teams have a bunch of key players that have no experience

Sure, the Suns appear better but it's close enough that an injury to a key role player or an unexpected overperformance from someone like Kuminga, Poole or Wiggins is enough to swing things in the Warriors' favor.. They make the Finals this year probably 1 out of 5 times AT LEAST
Coming from a guy who made this thread :oldlol:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?493318-Curry-is-the-most-overrated-player-in-history

Fraudball

[tontoz]

Sure. But outside of 2018, we've never seen the warriors win a title without hca throughout the playoffs.

Of course not because outside of 2018 they had the best record year after year from '15-'19. The one time they didn't they beat the one seed.

A 1 seed wins the title over half the time. That is nothing new.

[Axe]

Of course not because outside of 2018 they had the best record year after year from '15-'19. The one time they didn't they beat the one seed.

A 1 seed wins the title over half the time. That is nothing new.
Yes but this time, it's likely they'll finish only as the 2nd or 3rd seed. The suns may not have won it all last year but they still made the finals and having the hca again will help them. But at the same time one thing that can impede them tho is cp3's absence, the same guy on the 2018 rockets who missed the last two games of the wcf against the warriors due to hamstring injury.

[AlternativeAcc.]

This guys already washed up and brittle at age 32.

Sad work ethic

Sad person.

Horrible player

[GimmeThat]

This guys already washed up and brittle at age 32.

Sad work ethic

Sad person.

Horrible player

you described a shrink, and not a therapist

[Spurs m8]

Another year with no potential iconic moments in the play offs?

Like KAT and his whole team

Except Curry has actually achieved stuff

[hold this L]

Marcus Smart is a massive piece of shit.

[GimmeThat]

Marcus Smart is a massive piece of shit.

Curry must be a hog or something to be rolling around with him like that

[Real Men Wear Green]

Marcus Smart is a massive piece of shit.

Smart was making a play for the ball. What happened to Curry is unfortunate but it's not his fault you can't deal with bad luck.

[Axe]

Like KAT and his whole team

Except Curry has actually achieved stuff
With the help of a great team. Apparently you are too dumb to realize this tho.

Soggy m8

[tontoz]

With the help of a great team. Apparently you are too dumb to realize this tho.

Soggy m8

The Warriors became a great team because of Steph. They won only 26 games in his rookie year.

[Axe]

The Warriors became a great team because of Steph. They won only 26 games in his rookie year.
All three players (curry, klay and draymond) were already on the team when the warriors started their playoff run in 2013. But only steve kerr was able to take them into a higher level. Without any of them, they're not perennial at all while kd was just a big bonus.

[tontoz]

All three players (curry, klay and draymond) were already on the team when the warriors started their playoff run in 2013. But only steve kerr was able to take them into a higher level. Without any of them, they're not perennial at all while kd was just a big bonus.

One of those guys has a winning record since 2013 regardless of who else is on the court with him. The others don't. Want to guess who the most important player is? :oldlol:

[Axe]

One of those guys has a winning record since 2013 regardless of who else is on the court with him. The others don't. Want to guess who the most important player is? :oldlol:
You mean a winning record in a season when some of the other players were missing? But in those scenarios, did the warriors make the playoffs tho? Lmao. You're even proud to rave that he's an mvp finalist last year despite them missing the playoffs after losing b2b in the play-ins. :lol

[tontoz]

You mean a winning record in a season when some of the other players were missing? But in those scenarios, did the warriors make the playoffs tho? Lmao. You're even proud to rave that he's an mvp finalist last year despite them missing the playoffs after losing b2b in the play-ins. :lol

They would have made the playoffs if it wasn't for the play in nonsense, and he had epic performances in both play in games.

Their record was a lot better than Lebron's now. :oldlol:

We all know that team record plays a role in MVP consideration. It just shows how great he was to be an MVP finalist on a team with the 8th seed.

[AirBonner]

You say that after (probably not) watching the Warriors get blown out without him last night. Stupid people try to boil every teams wins and loses down to one player. In reality almost no contender goes from being great to being bad over just one guy but the few that do that one guy is their best player. Curry's absence made it easier to guard the rest of the team and that's just a fact. Green is great defender and passer but he doesn't create offense.

Green DOES create offense thru positioning and screens. Hence why curry’s offense took a nose dive once he had to create solely by himself

[tontoz]

Green DOES create offense thru positioning and screens. Hence why curry’s offense took a nose dive once he had to create solely by himself

Curry had a 65% TS the last two months with Green out.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Green DOES create offense thru positioning and screens. Hence why curry’s offense took a nose dive once he had to create solely by himself

By that standard every player in the league is a creator of offense. The common standard for saying a guy creates offense is that the player does something with th he ball in his hands to score himself or forced the defense to shift and then gets the ball to his open teammate that got open at least partially due to the original player making some kind of move or threat that forces the defense to leave the scorer open. As a scorer Green is not a threat and in fact opposing teams leave him open for jumpers by design. Curry does benefit because any time Curry pops open Green will get him the ball in the right place and time to score. But if you think the greatest shooter of all time is only a threat because of Draymond Green you are completely clueless. Curry was Roy before he ever heard of Green and had 23ppg while Green was doing 14 minutes per as a rookie. Anyone that has seen Curry drain 30 f ooters in helpless defenders face would know that you're talking nonsense.

[hold this L]

Smart was making a play for the ball. What happened to Curry is unfortunate but it's not his fault you can't deal with bad luck.

What about when he kicked Klay in the stomach? I don't know if the Steph injury itself was dirty, but it was incredibly reckless and he has no conscience for someone potentially getting hurt.

[Real Men Wear Green]

What about when he kicked Klay in the stomach? I don't know if the Steph injury itself was dirty, but it was incredibly reckless and he has no conscience for someone potentially getting hurt.

The kick to Thompson was correctly hit with a flagrant 1. Smart had a lapse in judgement. But it was an isolated incident. Smart doesn't have much history of dirty plays and without such a history doesn't deserve the label over just one awkward kick. The Curry play that you first were reacting to in this thread he was clearly going after the ball. If my memory serves me correctly he wasn't even given a foul. It was unlucky that Curry got hit in the process but no one involved is saying Smart was trying to hurt Curry not even Kerr who was yelling at him during the game and complained afterwards.

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

What about when he kicked Klay in the stomach? I don't know if the Steph injury itself was dirty, but it was incredibly reckless and he has no conscience for someone potentially getting hurt.

I remember you were mocking kawhi for getting cheap shot by Durant and zaza. Karma is a bitch ain't it? Don't worry you'll be back next season and back to being kawhi's bitch hahahaha

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

Since warriors cheap shot kawhi in 2017:

- durant tore his achilles
- klay tore his acl and achilles
- curry high ankle sprain misses 2022 playoffs

Thank you god. Zaza just became Danny green and marcus smart

[Real Men Wear Green]

Since warriors cheap shot kawhi in 2017:

- durant tore his achilles
- klay tore his acl and achilles
- curry high ankle sprain misses 2022 playoffs

Thank you god. Zaza just became Danny green and marcus smart

And somehow they are all now playing and Leonard is out.

[Axe]

They would have made the playoffs if it wasn't for the play in nonsense, and he had epic performances in both play in games.

Their record was a lot better than Lebron's now. :oldlol:

We all know that team record plays a role in MVP consideration. It just shows how great he was to be an MVP finalist on a team with the 8th seed.
Yeah but you see, uncle, play in or not his success is a product of team effort. When last season happened, klay was still absent but their donkey was also still there. Those three are the core and like i said earlier, see one of them missing and the warriors are likely not to make the playoffs. So let's not fool ourselves anymore here about precious mighty chef, since he's not always alone. Whatever impact you believe that he's the main cause of his team succeeding applies to their donkey as well and i'm sure that 29-7 record with him is telling that us all for this season.

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

And somehow they are all now playing and Leonard is out.

Somehow curry is playing even though hes out indefinitely. I guess kawhi is playing now too according to that logic.

This will be 2nd playoffs curry missed, his team just happened to win in 2016 without him the first few rounds.

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

Its not kawhi's fault that leatherface scarface Greg popovich face marcus smart fell on curry. But such is life. Kawhi has been cheap shot twice by ingles, zaza and Durant.

And draymond was saying 2 days ago their going to win the title

[1987_Lakers]

Its not kawhi's fault that leatherface scarface Greg popovich face marcus smart fell on curry. But such is life. Kawhi has been cheap shot twice by ingles, zaza and Durant.

And draymond was saying 2 days ago their going to win the title

Remember when you said Kawhi was coming back this season? LOL

[tontoz]

Yeah but you see, uncle, play in or not his success is a product of team effort. When last season happened, klay was still absent but their donkey was also still there. Those three are the core and like i said earlier, see one of them missing and the warriors are likely not to make the playoffs. So let's not fool ourselves anymore here about precious mighty chef, since he's not always alone. Whatever impact you believe that he's the main cause of his team succeeding applies to their donkey as well and i'm sure that 29-7 record with him is telling that us all for this season.


What is the Lakers seed right now? Hint: it is below the Ws last year.

Nobody has ever won alone. Lebron certainly realized that which is why he ran to Miami to join the All-NBA 1st team Wade.

Klay and Draymond have made only 4 All-NBA teams combined and 3 of those were 3rd team.

In comparison Wade made 8 All-NBA teams and Anthony Davis made the 1st team 4 times.

[tontoz]

Somehow curry is playing even though hes out indefinitely. I guess kawhi is playing now too according to that logic.

This will be 2nd playoffs curry missed, his team just happened to win in 2016 without him the first few rounds.

You mean like the Clippers did without Kawhi last season?

In the first round 2016 Steph played in two games, both wins.

In the 2nd round Steph played in two games, both wins.

Against Utah last year the Clippers were 2-2 with Kawhi, 2-0 without him. :oldlol:

They also won two games in the WCF without Kawhi against the Suns who currently have the best record in the league.

[Axe]

What is the Lakers seed right now? Hint: it is below the Ws last year.

Nobody has ever won alone. Lebron certainly realized that which is why he ran to Miami to join the All-NBA 1st team Wade.

Klay and Draymond have made only 4 All-NBA teams combined and 3 of those were 3rd team.

In comparison Wade made 8 All-NBA teams and Anthony Davis made the 1st team 4 times.
Uncle, i don't necessarily disagree that kong's team is currently crap rn. They don't have the fine chemistry and coaching to be dominant in the rs for a prolonged time but you're the one who pointed out that curry won something or has a winning record regardless of who he plays with, right? Then i just pointed out that with one piece from the warriors core trio absent for a whole season, they haven't made the playoffs yet so far. And in one, two seasons klay missed playing? Sure enough, the warriors were not in the playoffs. That's all i was saying earlier lol.

[tontoz]

Uncle, i don't necessarily disagree that kong's team is currently crap rn. They don't have the fine chemistry and coaching to be dominant in the rs for a prolonged time but you're the one who pointed out that curry won something or has a winning record regardless of who he plays with, right? Then i just pointed out that with one piece from the warriors core trio absent for a whole season, they haven't made the playoffs yet so far. And in one, two seasons klay missed playing? Sure enough, the warriors were not in the playoffs. That's all i was saying earlier lol.


And you are full of crap because they had the 8 seed last year. In the games Curry played they were 10 games over .500 even without Klay and with several other guys out hurt.

They weren't in the toilet like the Lakers are now 11 games below .500 hoping the play in will save their season. The Lakers are a national punch line without AD. He actually played 37 games. Klay didn't play at all last season.

[Axe]

And you are full of crap because they had the 8 seed last year. In the games Curry played they were 10 games over .500 even without Klay and with several other guys out hurt.

They weren't in the toilet like the Lakers are now 11 games below .500 hoping the play in will save their season. The Lakers are a national punch line without AD. He actually played 37 games. Klay didn't play at all last season.
8th seed last year but dropped to 9th after b2b losses in the play-ins aka losers bracket because klay was also missing fufufu. Mvp finalist tho. :cry:

And the lakers are truly crap this season. We get it. I already told you i don't disagree with that.

[tontoz]

8th seed last year but dropped to 9th after b2b losses in the play-ins aka losers bracket because klay was also missing fufufu. Mvp finalist tho. :cry:

And the lakers are truly crap this season. We get it. I already told you i don't disagree with that.


They lost by a buzzer beater against the Lakers and lost in OT to the griz. Steph lit it up in both games. It was just a fluke that there was a play in when they had the 8 seed.


Now the Lakers are 5.5 games out of the 8th seed. Behind the clippers who have been without Kawhi all season and without PG-13 most of the season.

:roll:

[Axe]

They lost by a buzzer beater against the Lakers and lost in OT to the griz. Steph lit it up in both games. It was just a fluke that there was a play in when they had the 8 seed.


Now the Lakers are 5.5 games out of the 8th seed. Behind the clippers who have been without Kawhi all season and without PG-13 most of the season.

:roll:
And whose fault was it for them losing last year? :oldlol:

[tontoz]

And whose fault was it for them losing last year? :oldlol:


It definitely wasn't the fault of the guy who averaged 38 in the two play in games. They were +4 with Curry on the court in both games.

Whose fault is it that the Lakers are a national joke? Is it LeBron's fault or LeGMs fault?

[Real Men Wear Green]

Somehow curry is playing even though hes out indefinitely. I guess kawhi is playing now too according to that logic.

This will be 2nd playoffs curry missed, his team just happened to win in 2016 without him the first few rounds.

He isn't missing the playoffs. You may want him to because you're an asshole but the injury is not that serious.

[Axe]

It definitely wasn't the fault of the guy who averaged 38 in the two play in games. They were +4 with Curry on the court in both games.
Sure. But that doesn't mean things wouldn't have been different or better if klay was already around playing last year.


Whose fault is it that the Lakers are a national joke? Is it LeBron's fault or LeGMs fault?
Could be him but i wouldn't care anyway. I'm not a fan of the lakers and i'm not rooting for him to win it all because his resume is already good as is imo.

[tontoz]

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g195/tontoz/Screenshot_20220317-165338.jpg

[90sgoat]

This makes it possible for Mavs to take 3rd in the West.

If they do that, then Doncic has to be MVP.

[Real Men Wear Green]

This makes it possible for Mavs to take 3rd in the West.

If they do that, then Doncic has to be MVP.

And if the voters do not grant Doncic award what will be the consequence?

[tontoz]

Doncic came into the season overweight and struggled early. His success has kind of snuck up on people who aren't Mavs fans.

Assuming no injuries I think the MVP will come down to Embiid and Jokic. Both guys have been beasts all year and had to fight through adversity. Embiid had the Simmons drama and Jokic has been without Murray and MPJ all season.

[Cold soul]

Curry is hurt again what else is new his ankles are made out of of glass. He just can't stay healthy

[Axe]

Curry is hurt again what else is new his ankles are made out of of glass. He just can't stay healthy
Rofl

[GOATKawhi_2]

Doncic came into the season overweight and struggled early. His success has kind of snuck up on people who aren't Mavs fans.

Assuming no injuries I think the MVP will come down to Embiid and Jokic. Both guys have been beasts all year and had to fight through adversity. Embiid had the Simmons drama and Jokic has been without Murray and MPJ all season.

Give it a rest. Curry was already looking past his prime in the 2nd half of the season. Now he's about to be 35 years old. Kiss your finals MVPS good bye

[coin24]

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g195/tontoz/Screenshot_20220317-165338.jpg


When it’s begins??

Illiterate retard

[tontoz]

Give it a rest. Curry was already looking past his prime in the 2nd half of the season. Now he's about to be 35 years old. Kiss your finals MVPS good bye

My quote had nothing to do with Curry. Where is your boy btw? He loves to get paid for doing nothing. He's taking load management to the next level. A true trendsetter. Simmons is taking a page out of his book.

[GOATKawhi_2]

My quote had nothing to do with Curry. Where is your boy btw? He loves to get paid for doing nothing. He's taking load management to the next level. A true trendsetter. Simmons is taking a page out of his book.

Waiting for some punk to catch up. Tell me when curry wins 2 finals mvps

[Cold soul]

Rofl

It seems like every couple of seasons Curry gets injured again and misses time.

[tontoz]

Waiting for some punk to catch up. Tell me when curry wins 2 finals mvps


Call me when Kawhi wins a unanimous MVP, something nobody else has ever done.

Better yet call me when Mr Load Mgt acutally plays 75 games in a season, something he has never done. Steph has done it 6 times.

[tontoz]

It seems like every couple of seasons Curry gets injured again and misses time.

Steph had 5 straight seasons playing at least 78 games.

When someone dives at your leg and you get hurt that isn't a case of being injury prone. That is just bad luck.

[Cold soul]

Steph had 5 straight seasons playing at least 78 games.

When someone dives at your leg and you get hurt that isn't a case of being injury prone. That is just bad luck.

I’m not saying Curry is injury prone he was earlier in his career not now just saying it seems and feels like every couple of years he gets some kind of injury and misses some games.

[tontoz]

I’m not saying Curry is injury prone he was earlier in his career not now just saying it seems and feels like every couple of years he gets some kind of injury and misses some games.

All that means is that you have a bad memory.

[Axe]

It seems like every couple of seasons Curry gets injured again and misses time.
So it seems. After the 2019 finals, when the subsequent season started, stephen curry faked a hand injury then mostly sat out in the covid season when kd left while klay went missing for the first time and the dubs only won 15 games bt. Kinda puts things into perspective, i must say.

[Phoenix]

This makes it possible for Mavs to take 3rd in the West.

If they do that, then Doncic has to be MVP.

Nah, too slow a start to the season. Now if he was playing from day one like the past few months, then you got a real conversation. But he shouldn't be ahead of Embiid, Joker, Morant, Giannis, or even Derozan.