NBA Thread

[chop2chip]

Philly is better than people realize. Not sure what they are going to do with Embid/Noel because Noel is turning out to be a real big asset. If Embid is good can you play both together? I think thats a spacing nightmore but Noel might be one fo the best defensive bigs in the league.

Do you trade him for a couple of first round picks?

I'm not convinced Noel gets you two first round picks unless they are back of the draft. He's an absolute zero... Actually huge negative on offense. He is an excellent defender though.

I don't think you can play them both together. Embiid would have some range to his game for that to work.

I think you'll see Embiid headline a package for a star in a year or two. There were some Embiid trade rumblings at the deadline which leads to the belief that Philly isn't sold on him.

[gilesfan]

Who is trading 2 first for Noel? Hes a liability on offense. Hes a good defender, but cant guard the thicker centers in the league

[thethe]

Noel hasn't come close to reaching his ceiling. I've really liked what I've seen so far. Not sure where he winds up offensively but it will be better than what he is Now. He will get stronger as well. His defensive impact will interst a lot of teams.

[NinersSBChamps]

Enes the penis!!!!

[thethe]

One of the most incredible things to watch on a basketball floor is westbrook rebounding the ball.

[NinersSBChamps]

Did not think this game would be so high scoring.

[NinersSBChamps]

Mr.Triple Double

Could be working on a quadruple double if he gets a couple more turnovers. :)

[thethe]

Mr.Triple Double

Could be working on a quadruple double if he gets a couple more turnovers. :)

As I said a few years ago. I do think that Westbrook could average a triple double. He is that fantastic in all aspects of the game other than shooting.

[chop2chip]

As I said a few years ago. I do think that Westbrook could average a triple double. He is that fantastic in all aspects of the game other than shooting.

I will say that Westbrook's athleticism allows him the ability to be a high usage guy. But I question if it's the best thing for the Thunder.

[thethe]

I will say that Westbrook's athleticism allows him the ability to be a high usage guy. But I question if it's the best thing for the Thunder.

With KD in the lineup I agree with you. Its going to be interesting to see how Westbrook plays when KD is re-integrated into the lineup. Westbrook is playing as well as anyone in the league but he still isn't the best player on his own team. Hopefully what he has been saying the past few weeks is his true feelings and he will know when to step it back.

Funny thing is that Westbrook has been great in essentially all aspects of the game aside from closing moments and all those moments will go to the best closer in the league in a couple of weeks.

[thethe]

Remember the funny arguments a couple of years ago when some (you know who) said that Westbrook wasn't a good passer. Good times...

[thethe]

Its so great to have Adams defense back in the middle of the floor. He isn't Gobert dominant out there but he is still one of the better defensive bigs in the league and his overall foot speed allows him to defend the PnR well.

[chop2chip]

Its so great to have Adams defense back in the middle of the floor. He isn't Gobert dominant out there but he is still one of the better defensive bigs in the league and his overall foot speed allows him to defend the PnR well.

Agreed. I like him on the defensive end. He's feisty, annoying, and fouls a lot. Good defensive players tend to be like that.

[thethe]

Agreed. I like him on the defensive end. He's feisty, annoying, and fouls a lot. Good defensive players tend to be like that.

Yup. As they develop a reputation they will get more favorable calls and stay out for longer. Need those guys outon the floor. Thunder big rotation is solid.

[holden]

Noel will be okay. He will never be an elite offensive center, but he has skills. He will at least be a good rim protector for somebody. He has put together a couple good games here and there.

[thethe]

NBA.com/Stats ‏@nbastats 8h8 hours ago
Per Elias, @RussWest44 joins Oscar Robertson as the only players to have 200+pts, 50+reb and 50+ast over a 5-game span


Decent.

[yeezus]

Noel hasn't come close to reaching his ceiling. I've really liked what I've seen so far. Not sure where he winds up offensively but it will be better than what he is Now. He will get stronger as well. His defensive impact will interst a lot of teams.

I agree, he's been insanely good defensively for a rookie who missed all of last year and is still bulking up.
I have no idea what they're going to do with him and Embiid, and what if they end up with Okafor?

[thethe]

I agree, he's been insanely good defensively for a rookie who missed all of last year and is still bulking up.
I have no idea what they're going to do with him and Embiid, and what if they end up with Okafor?

I think Okafor is overrated hoNestly. A center who won't have a big defensive impact will severely diminish his value regardless of how good he is offensively. Sixes should take Russell l.

[yeezus]

I think Okafor is overrated hoNestly. A center who won't have a big defensive impact will severely diminish his value regardless of how good he is offensively. Sixes should take Russell l.

Who is that?
I would like Mudiay.

[thethe]

Pretty sweet combo guard who has passing ability and should develop into a top shooter. Kind of a James Harden type of player (but that could be a lazy comparison because he is lefty).