NBA Thread

[thethe]

@Lockedonsports: "He got his stats and he got the L as always" -- Trevor Booker on post game interview on Jazz radio.

I'm glad you guys won last night. I don't want to give up a pick for Waiters this year.

[thethe]

Good. You guys can keep him.

Some players skills are better fits on other teams. Thats why basketball is difficult to quantify using stats.

[thethe]

Kanter is actually a huge wrestling fan. I know this from his Kentucky days, when he came out at Big Blue Madness to the Undertaker's theme.

Make of that what you will.

Personally, I think he's an immature kid who doesn't realize how serious this stuff is, but he's not a bad guy. I think he'll figure it out.

Yeah, he is just a young kid who needs to grow up.

[thethe]

That will be great. KD will take his shots and he will have to start playing defense.

Of course if he doesn't like how things are going then he will probably quit.

I think Kanter will still get as many shots. KD will be taking all of Waiters shots (THANK THE LORD!) and some of RW's (another good thing). KD is great passing in the PnR and will work well with Kanter.

[Heyward]

That will be great. KD will take his shots and he will have to start playing defense.

Of course if he doesn't like how things are going then he will probably quit.

They have Adams/Ibaka if they need defense, and to a lesser extent, Collison, not a problem.

Point stands.

[gilesfan]

They have Adams/Ibaka if they need defense, and to a lesser extent, Collison, not a problem.

Point stands.

Unfortunatey in basketball you cant have hust a defense unit and just an offense unit. So saying they dont have to worry about defense bc of X is dumb. Maybe it applies to a 6th man offensive player like Crawford or a defensive stopper which can be used in specific roles.

But you guys are talking about paying over 10 mil a year to this guy. Thats dont what you play a guy to play a specific role.

[chop2chip]

Unfortunatey in basketball you cant have hust a defense unit and just an offense unit. So saying they dont have to worry about defense bc of X is dumb. Maybe it applies to a 6th man offensive player like Crawford or a defensive stopper which can be used in specific roles.

But you guys are talking about paying over 10 mil a year to this guy. Thats dont what you play a guy to play a specific role.

Well said

Also

@ESPNStatsInfo: Russell Westbrook: 6.2 turnovers PG in March is 2nd-most in single month since turnovers were officially tracked in 1977 (min. 10 games)

[chop2chip]

They have Adams/Ibaka if they need defense, and to a lesser extent, Collison, not a problem.

Point stands.

Not a problem?
The Thunder have a defensive rating of 109 with Kanter. He is their only rotational player that has a net negative rating. In plainer terms, he's your only player that when he's on the court the Thunder are worse than their opponent.

He doesn't need to play defense though.

[thethe]

Not a problem?
The Thunder have a defensive rating of 109 with Kanter. He is their only rotational player that has a net negative rating. In plainer terms, he's your only player that when he's on the court the Thunder are worse than their opponent.

He doesn't need to play defense though.

We haven't gotten to see Kanter with a defensive lineup though. Put him on the floor with Roberson/Durant/Ibaka and it will mask his defensive shortcomings while the offense gets maximized. Right now its ugly.

[gilesfan]

This Rockets/Wizards game highlights the shortcomings of Randy Wittman. The shot chart for Rockets...layups and 3s. Shot chart of Wiz....mid range jumpers.

[gilesfan]

I'd love to punch Grunfield in the face for not trading Beal for Harden. Idiot

[thethe]

I'd love to punch Grunfield in the face for not trading Beal for Harden. Idiot

Beal would be much better off being a third option for sure. Both the Wiz/Warriors are fools for not taking those trades. Morey was there to pick up the pieces.

[thethe]

Brook Lopez has been absolutely dominant for the last two months. Kind of upset that deal with the Nets didn't happen.

[jpx7]

Sort of absurd how little value and production the Cavaliers are reaping from Kevin Love. Some of it's personnel, a lot of it's coaching and scheme, and it certainly doesn't help that Love's a pretty terrible defender; but really, that trade looks pretty good for Minnesota at the moment, while Wiggins would be a nice piece to bring off the bench for Cleveland.

[gilesfan]

Sort of absurd how little value and production the Cavaliers are reaping from Kevin Love. Some of it's personnel, a lot of it's coaching and scheme, and it certainly doesn't help that Love's a pretty terrible defender; but really, that trade looks pretty good for Minnesota at the moment, while Wiggins would be a nice piece to bring off the bench for Cleveland.

Crazy how little they use him. Despite him still rebounding well and being a productive player. Just dont think Blatt can figure it out. I mean he could even hold a ton of value as a stretch 4/defensive rebounder.

[jpx7]

Crazy how little they use him. Despite him still rebounding well and being a productive player. Just dont think Blatt can figure it out. I mean he could even hold a ton of value as a stretch 4/defensive rebounder.

Agreed; like I said, I do think a lot of his limited utility for Cleveland this season is a result of coaching—and really, in general, I haven't been to impressed with Blatt in his first season. But I do also think Love is at least part of the problem.

[gilesfan]

Agreed; like I said, I do think a lot of his limited utility for Cleveland this season is a result of coaching—and really, in general, I haven't been to impressed with Blatt in his first season. But I do also think Love is at least part of the problem.

Agreed

[chop2chip]

Prayers to Craig Sager. One of the best people not just in sports, but in general.

[gilesfan]

Don't get to watch the Thunder a ton, but watching them now. OKC has Adams/Kanter in together. The lane is like a freeway to the basket.

[thethe]

Don't get to watch the Thunder a ton, but watching them now. OKC has Adams/Kanter in together. The lane is like a freeway to the basket.

The whole team is a mess right now. Kanter or Adams can't play at the 4. Its a recipee for failure.