Tekno Team 2000 1,631 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, Johnnyapplebot said: I’m pretty sure load management started with Greg popovich. Resting Tim Duncan Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili whenever he felt like it made kawhi say I’m gonna do it too. Once kawhi did that it’s was over but LeBron James taking those 2 weeks off for rest to go to Miami that sealed the deal for everyone to say I’m doing it. Every star player wants days off they get paid anyways. Yup - Pop ushered in the concept of load management resting guys randomly. I used to laugh that Timmy would be listed as DNP-Old when he rested. The actual term load management began with Kawhi on the Raps. That was the first time I recall hearing it being referred to as load management. I understand why teams do it and the benefits, but it still doesn’t mean it isn’t annoying especially for fantasy or for anyone that had a ticket to the game. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonutGiveUp 2,161 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, ginocan said: From what I have read Adam Silver is a puxxy and flat out said he will allowed teams to rest or do whatever they want. Basically the players make the call. Even in games where “national” TV like ESPN, TNT blah blah. Silver is a puxxy. Yup under him the players now run the league. He’s a buddy not a boss 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ovenchicken 28 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 The league ****ed up the schedule. If they wanted they could have reduced back-to-backs. THE ARENAs are empty (no concerts, no NHL until mid January, etc). It should be easy as **** to schedule and provide space between games.The first half schedule is 36 games in 72 games. So why are some teams playing 7-8 back-to-backs? its a clown job. Other compromises to reduce travel/workload: MORE Home-and-home games (baseball style scheduling) Fewer inter conference games 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arbitrage_2 12 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 At least when pop did it with Timmy he was legit old. Ad is only 27 and in his prime. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brye 433 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 12:59 PM, fabrar said: AD has literally never been load managed lol, why would he start now after a healthy year and with Lebron likely to take off games? Yeah back to what I was saying .... KAT was the better pick this year, dudes about to play with a messed up wrist lol 😂 while AD sits with some made up passes injury. Back to backs are gonna be a nightmare this year for him and prolly lebron some nights. Wait till it gets close to fantasy playoffs where they sit them out non back to backs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DiscoNinja33 307 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) Wasn't this the whole reason they picked up Schroeder and Trez, to ease the load off Lebron and AD. They can alternate those two resting and still get W's. That's why I baulked at drafting AD. Edited December 28, 2020 by DiscoNinja33 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BykeINIT 180 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 10 hours ago, Tekno Team 2000 said: Yup - Pop ushered in the concept of load management resting guys randomly. I used to laugh that Timmy would be listed as DNP-Old when he rested. The actual term load management began with Kawhi on the Raps. That was the first time I recall hearing it being referred to as load management. I understand why teams do it and the benefits, but it still doesn’t mean it isn’t annoying especially for fantasy or for anyone that had a ticket to the game. no, it began with lebron https://abc7news.com/amp/load-management-what-is-injury-lebron-james-playing-tonight/5118694 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tekno Team 2000 1,631 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 hours ago, BykeINIT said: no, it began with lebron https://abc7news.com/amp/load-management-what-is-injury-lebron-james-playing-tonight/5118694 no Kawhi and the Raptors were before Lebron (check the dates). https://www.12up.com/posts/6254034-kawhi-leonard-is-sitting-out-due-to-load-management-and-we-have-so-many-questions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingokan 1 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 what time would we know if he's playing tonight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattshhh 228 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Just now, mingokan said: what time would we know if he's playing tonight? Idk but whatever kept him out last night sounded like b2b bologna. He's probably fine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonutGiveUp 2,161 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Should play today while Lebron sits but expect the usual questionable tag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonutGiveUp 2,161 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Playing tonight 👌 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QingJames 186 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 WHY did I draft this dude over Harden. What was I thinking?! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gdupm6 525 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Why did I draft him over jokic ? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginocan 1,255 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Why did I draft him over Kanter? 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laurilegend 207 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 what a bum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonutGiveUp 2,161 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Lmao man has checked out. Got his ring, fat payday and is just watching every random laker shoot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QingJames 186 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 He's just standing out there on the perimeter. They have Gasol playing in the post on offense. Not even bothering to try and fight for boards. I'm going to lose my mind if he's just going to coast like this for the first half of the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmoneyb 327 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 LAL are going to rely heavily on their bench/role players, at least for the first part of the season. Those offseason acquisitions weren’t for nothing. They’re going to try and preserve their two stars as much as possible after going deep in the bubble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QingJames 186 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, gmoneyb said: LAL are going to rely heavily on their bench/role players, at least for the first part of the season. Those offseason acquisitions weren’t for nothing. They’re going to try and preserve their two stars as much as possible after going deep in the bubble. I didn't think acquiring help would mean this chump starts playing like he's Eric Gordon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiak 195 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, QingJames said: I didn't think acquiring help would mean this chump starts playing like he's Eric Gordon. That's a smart business move by him. Coast until it's time to really play. We know who he is and what he's capable of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLG10 862 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Damn this dude is soft and disappointing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jyeatbvg 909 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Should’ve drafted Schroeder over this guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonutGiveUp 2,161 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Lakers are Schroeder’s team didn’t you guys hear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedDogNamedClippers 2,374 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 That’s why I said to lock threads during game time. Who complains about their 2nd or 1st overall pick for one game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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