NBA Thread

[Heyward]

Kevin Martin on playing with the Wolves: "This is such a fun team to play on. Nobody is trying to lead the league in scoring here."

Already posted, and thats more of a shot at Russ than Martin.

Russ seemed to look away from him, alot, but dumb statement.

[thethe]

I said he's a better shooter. What are these "other things" he's better at?
LeBron is a great scorer, great passer, great rebounder, great teammate, and is one of the top 3 defensive players in the game.
Durant isn't a MUCH better scorer. It's pretty marginal.
I never said LeBron will never ever ever ever slow down. Reub seems to think that in 2-5 years, he will begin to clearly slow down, and I very much question the basis for that thought. It's a complete assumption and makes little sense. Guys like him don't come around often. He's not really human. Durant is likely to breakdown at a younger age than LeBron is. He's not built the same.

Did I say in 2 years? Even the great Jordan had to play a different game when he was in his early to mid 30's. Lebron is not immune to aging. Jordan was able to change his game. Lebron still has to show that he can do the same. KD's game is more conducive to a longer lasting shelf life.

[CK86]

Chris Paul just abused Linsanity.

[Heyward]

Clippers are reallly good.

[gilesfan]

Clippers are reallly good.

They really aren't that good. Their defense is pathetic. Chris Paul is great, the rest of the team is overated.

You think bc they beat a Rockets team that has lackluster effort (see james Harden) that it makes them a really good team?

[thethe]

I agree. Against a team that actually plays defense and has a pg who isn't a wreck on defense the clippers will lose a playoff series. There was literally no resistance yesterday. It was a joke.

[gilesfan]

Howard played 6 mins in the first half. Harden had 2 fouls within first minute. He didn't play 4th quarter. It was clearly throw away game for them.

[Heyward]

They really aren't that good. Their defense is pathetic. Chris Paul is great, the rest of the team is overated.

You think bc they beat a Rockets team that has lackluster effort (see james Harden) that it makes them a really good team?

The Rockets are the best team in the West, at least thats what BRule thinks.

And no, this game doesnt change that.

Everyone in their starting five can score, they have one of the best off the bench in Crawford along with some other good bench players.

That being said, i have no idea who they'll put on KD when OKC/LAC play.

[gilesfan]

Jared dudley is such a prolific scorer. So is J.J. Reddick when someone decides to cover him. Oh yeah, Jornda, he's just a great scorer.

[thethe]

Brook Lopez is an absolute beast this year. Still so funny that some thought he wasn't worth a max contract.

[thethe]

I really thought Bargs would fit well into this Knick team. He is a complete hack. What a waste of a pick on my fantasy team.

[gilesfan]

Brook Lopez is an absolute beast this year. Still so funny that some thought he wasn't worth a max contract.

Calm down, it's been 4 games. He's averaging a cool 6 boards per game as well.

[thethe]

Calm down, it's been 4 games. He's averaging a cool 6 boards per game as well.

So because he is averaging 6 rebounds a game that is supposed to mean something? This guy is the best center in the league and is just getting better. He is an absolute monster physically now. A 7 foot 290 pound man that has actual skill on the offensive side of the ball and is a rim defender. Nets have a lot of guys that get rebounds so Lopez doesn't have to or has hte ability to pull down 10-12 per game.
Either way, I expect him to improve in that aspect of his game. If you don't think he is a dominant big man then I'm sorry you just aren't watching him play. You can't stop him when he has the ball 10 feet from the rim.

[gilesfan]

The best center in the league? Do you really believe that?

Lopez could get 10+ rebounds per game, but decides to only get 6?

Have you heard of Dwight Howard?

[thethe]

The best center in the league? Do you really believe that?

Lopez could get 10+ rebounds per game, but decides to only get 6?

Have you heard of Dwight Howard?

Dwight Howard is an awful offensive player. Majority of his points come from clean ups around the rim. If you need a bucket you don't throw the ball inside to him. Lopez is a go to player.

[gilesfan]

Dwight Howard is an awful offensive player. Majority of his points come from clean ups around the rim. If you need a bucket you don't throw the ball inside to him. Lopez is a go to player.

General post movers/offensive diversity is the only thing Lopez has on Howard. Though you seem to diminish offensive rebounds/PNR's with him for some reason. Howard also has a pretty effective baby hook. Lopez, despite being a 7 footer is soft and doesn't protect the basket or get rebounds like a 7 footer should. I don't think anyone conherent would take Brook Lopez over Dwight Howard

Funny you call him an awful offensive player.

18.3 points per game on 11.2 shot attempts.

vs.

17.9 points per game on 13.7 shot attempts.

[thethe]

Howard is an awful offensive player in the sense that you can't feature him in an offensive gameplan. Lopez has become an excellent post defender and rim protector. Sure, he should be stronger on the defensive boards but every other part of his game is a plus. He can shoot the ball and he has a pleathora of offensive moves.

I don't care how many PPG Howard scores. About 3/4 of that is based on put backs from offensive rebounds. When you need a bucket Howard is hte last person you go to. Further, he is probably never going to even touch the ball because you don't want him to go to the foul line.

Speaking of anyone coherent...Shaq has repeatedly said that Lopez is the best center in the game.

[Heyward]

Tyson Chandler out 4-6 weeks.

[BRule]

I really thought Bargs would fit well into this Knick team. He is a complete hack. What a waste of a pick on my fantasy team.

I've been happy with him, 9 points a game in only 17 minutes...obviously the rebounding is going to need to go up with no Chandler. But he's been scoring and shooting a lot better than last year. Knicks are worthless without Tyson, so none of it really matters, as our season is over.

[BRule]

Howard is an awful offensive player in the sense that you can't feature him in an offensive gameplan. Lopez has become an excellent post defender and rim protector. Sure, he should be stronger on the defensive boards but every other part of his game is a plus. He can shoot the ball and he has a pleathora of offensive moves.

I don't care how many PPG Howard scores. About 3/4 of that is based on put backs from offensive rebounds. When you need a bucket Howard is hte last person you go to. Further, he is probably never going to even touch the ball because you don't want him to go to the foul line.

Speaking of anyone coherent...Shaq has repeatedly said that Lopez is the best center in the game.

LOL at quoting Shaq, who has admitted he hates Dwight.