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***Official NBA Thread***
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nightprowler10
Global Moderator
My god Curry has such a wet jumper. Just broke Ray Allen's single season 3pt record.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Hoping for some hectic Ewing theory with the Lakers.
andruid
Cricketer Of The Year
They ain't got nobody to stop Kahwi Leonard, even if they somehow neutralize Duncan, and the rest of the Spurs
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Not sure how you got "I think the Lakers will beat the Spurs" out of what I posted, but hey, go for it man.
andruid
Cricketer Of The Year
Isn't the Ewing theory apply to teams that somehow perform better when their stars aren't available? heard it a huge deal when Rondo went down. Didn't mean it that you're expecting the Lakers to beat the Spurs, just love Kahwi so much
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Yeah, all I said was that I was hoping for it to happen. I didn't say it would happen, I didn't present any sort of technical argument for or against it and you tried to refute it.Isn't the Ewing theory apply to teams that somehow perform better when their stars aren't available? heard it a huge deal when Rondo went down. Didn't mean it that you're expecting the Lakers to beat the Spurs, just love Kahwi so much
andruid
Cricketer Of The Year
Gosh, all I'm saying even if they did play better it might not be enough
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
So Marc Gasol gets DPOY and JR Smith is the sixth man. No surprise at the latter. The DPOY race could've gone a few different ways though. I thought both Noah and Duncan had better cases than Marc, but that's a good choice as well.
George Karl to get COTY IMO.
George Karl to get COTY IMO.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
I have real problems with Paul George winning Most Improved. The others I think were correct choices.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Hadn't seen that yet. I thought Harden or Asik would have that wrapped up.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
I would've been pretty unhappy with both of those as well. I really don't like when a player wins the MIP award just because they got more minutes and more touches of the ball. George basically only "improved" because his usage rate went up significantly. I wouldn't have minded Harden, but as much as he improved his offence (not hugely IMO, he just gets more of the ball) his defence went into the sewer just as much. Asik is exactly the player he was for the Bulls except he now plays 35 minutes instead of 15.
I personally think that Larry Sanders should have gotten it. His usage rate stayed exactly the same, his minutes only went up a little, and he improved in every statistical category. When you improve every stat despite being used the exact same amount I think you deserve to be called the most improved.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Yeah you make a good point. Sanders would have gotten a lot more votes for the MIP and DPOY race if he played in a bigger market. I haven't seen too much of Asik this season but he definitely looks a much better offensive player and FT shooter compared to last year. His rebounding and defense has been the same.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
His free throw definitely improved, though I'm not so sure about his offense just because I don't think he was used well or often with the Bulls last year. The Rockets, knowing he would be a big piece for them, have designed plays and styles around him which benefit his way of playing (he sets the best legal screen in the NBA imo). Very good player and I love watching him.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Nets win the battle of the chokes. Jeez...
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
They worked a good shot for CJ and he airballed it haha. Adonal Foyle would've done better.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Going to the game in a few hours. Hoping bulls don't fall asleep again.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
So happy to read the Jason Collins story. Hopefully he encourages more players to stop denying themselves and come out.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Yeah great stuff. Read some of his quotes about what has made him come out and be the "first", and its inspiring stuff. Sounds like a guy who completely understands the impact his actions will have i.e. and the long-term positive effect of someone finally "leading the way".