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Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 12:35am On Jan 24, 2017
A40:

So who does the floor pick defensively? Kawhi or Draymond?

Kawhi is having a fantastic season and all-round he is better than Draymond. But this year I think Draymond has been the DPOTY. I also think Draymond can guard more positions than Kawhi even though Kawhi should be an inch or 2 taller.

Obviously, Draymond has his temper and over-aggression that could be dangerous to his team but looking at GSW and sometimes their lack of leaders (which SAS don't seem to lack even as Duncan has retired) Draymond also doubles as the leader of the team and I think it spices up his game well.

I read that article on Kawhi. I am not surprised but yeesh..he must really have a boring personality. I can see why Pop likes him grin
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 5:27pm On Jan 24, 2017
LeBron why

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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:40pm On Jan 24, 2017
Mynd44:
Please lets stick to the topic
Why are you guys trying to make this place boring na? What is wrong with a little side banter about another sport by the active basketball contributors on this thread. Make una try dey unlook somethings

SmooshCHN:
LeBron why
Lewl. Kyrie is not a playmaker?
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:47pm On Jan 24, 2017
Mynd44:

Because some people dont watch football and everytime they see a new post they think it is basketball related.

Not fair is it?
They can generate basketball related content. No?

Majority of the guys that make this thread worth checking up on follow football. You guys should allow some wiggle room. It all ends in a forthnight anyway
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:52pm On Jan 24, 2017
Roland17:


I would pick Kawahi, especially one on one, and his ability to disrupt plays, and alter the passing lanes with those hands.

Furthermore, Kawahi possesses the discipline to control his emotions after a defensive play, even when calls don't go his way; i can't vouch that the latter would not do something stupid and get thrown out of the game costing the team a W.
You make a very good point. He does his job with minimal fuss and puts his team at zero risk. The numbers of guys that go against him tend to drop so badly its hard to ignore. Maybe the edge Green has is he can do a job guarding from 1-5 and hence a bit more versatile while Kawhi is more of a lockdown specialist
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 5:59pm On Jan 24, 2017
SmooshCHN:
LeBron why

Winter is coming!

Side note: Why we go lose to Heats abeg?
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:02pm On Jan 24, 2017
Eruditor:

Kawhi is having a fantastic season and all-round he is better than Draymond. But this year I think Draymond has been the DPOTY. I also think Draymond can guard more positions than Kawhi even though Kawhi should be an inch or 2 taller.

Obviously, Draymond has his temper and over-aggression that could be dangerous to his team but looking at GSW and sometimes their lack of leaders (which SAS don't seem to lack even as Duncan has retired) Draymond also doubles as the leader of the team and I think it spices up his game well.

I read that article on Kawhi. I am not surprised but yeesh..he must really have a boring personality. I can see why Pop likes him grin
He seems a sadist which is quite odd for a guy that rocks braids and cornrows.

You are right. Draymond has to be the most versatile defender the league has seen in years. The 1 guy that can guard from 1-5. However you can't ignore his terrible temperament. You lose your value as an irritant or stopper when your antics begin to literally cost your team a title. Hopefully he has grown from last year thanks to fatherhood

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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:06pm On Jan 24, 2017
Cavs lost, Warriors lost, Rockets lost. Night of upsets.

I thought the Heat were tanking. Dion Waiters is smoking right now
Re: The NBA Begins by Mynd44: 6:11pm On Jan 24, 2017
A40:
Cavs lost, Warriors lost, Rockets lost. Night of upsets.

I thought the Heat were tanking. Dion Waiters is smoking right now
And Spurs won without Kawhi, Parker and Ginobili
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:15pm On Jan 24, 2017
Mynd44:
And Spurs won without Kawhi, Parker and Ginobili
Lol well they played the Nets. By far the worst team in the league
Re: The NBA Begins by Mynd44: 6:18pm On Jan 24, 2017
A40:

Lol well they played the Nets. By far the worst team in the league
Boss, a W is a W ooooo.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 6:23pm On Jan 24, 2017
Eruditor:


Winter is coming!

Side note: Why we go lose to Heats abeg?
Yesterday was for the underdogs.. It Got a Nigga thinking of adding a play maker. For Warriors, it's OK cheesy

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Re: The NBA Begins by OohMpa: 6:26pm On Jan 24, 2017
SmooshCHN:
LeBron why


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Wetin hin dey talk sef?

Did his 6 turnovers and -11 differential look like a playmaker stat last night?
Izzit not Kyrie's 2nd half that brought Cavs back into the game? Mtchewwwww


A40, wouldn't call Bucks Rockets an upset. Staked and won on that game. No be the human alphabet?
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 6:50pm On Jan 24, 2017
a back PG to anchor the 2nd unit like Delly is what bron is crying for.
he no suppose talk anything,am not sure there is a roster move to be made.

the raptors still dey follow the cavs lose too.
Re: The NBA Begins by Muna15: 7:43pm On Jan 24, 2017
SmooshCHN:
LeBron why

The guy was just sincere. He has been turning the ball over too much lately and I think it's because he's the only one making the plays.
We desperately need a PG.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:29pm On Jan 24, 2017
OohMpa:


Wetin hin dey talk sef?

Did his 6 turnovers and -11 differential look like a playmaker stat last night?
Izzit not Kyrie's 2nd half that brought Cavs back into the game? Mtchewwwww


A40, wouldn't call Bucks Rockets an upset. Staked and won on that game. No be the human alphabet?
The Bucks were on a 4 game L spree so I guess it felt like one. Seriously if you put money on the Heat and Pelicans alone last night you would be dabbing to the Bank today
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:37pm On Jan 24, 2017
Muna15:


The guy was just sincere. He has been turning the ball over too much lately and I think it's because he's the only one making the plays.
We desperately need a PG.
Make he go sleep. After securing exhorbitant deals for the clients of a member of his 'posse' and of course a monster but perhaps deserved deal for himself where are the Cavs going to get a decent PG. With which cap space? Is he aware his team already has the highest payroll in the league? He better make that team Work Work Work Work Work
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 10:25pm On Jan 24, 2017
A40:
Cavs lost, Warriors lost, Rockets lost. Night of upsets.

I thought the Heat were tanking. Dion Waiters is smoking right now

The Cavs have lost 5 of their last 7 games, they look vulnerable. Lebron was on a rant after last night's loss to New Orleans, however, i think he should do a self appraisal.

Against San Antonio, he accounted for 7 of the 18 Cavs turnover, last night, against New Orleans he accounted for 6 of the 11 turn overs by the Cavs.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 10:47pm On Jan 24, 2017
This lebron guy sha
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:24pm On Jan 24, 2017
Roland17:

The Cavs have lost 5 of their last 7 games, they look vulnerable. Lebron was on a rant after last night's loss to New Orleans, however, i think he should do a self appraisal.

Against San Antonio, he accounted for 7 of the 18 Cavs turnover, last night, against New Orleans he accounted for 6 of the 11 turn overs by the Cavs.
No mind that drama queen. Maybe if they gave Tristan and J.R a little less money they would have been able to hold on to Delly. Their payroll this year is at $128m (highest in the league) they are so over the cap they have to pay another $28m just for luxury taxes. That is $156m per year!!! In a small market city. There are 53 man NFL teams that don't have that payroll. And this is someone who wants to be an owner someday yet showing complete cluelessness on how franchises should be run
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 11:42pm On Jan 24, 2017
Lebron basically handpicked his team. He needs to hush it. His bandwagoners will soon buy his narrative and tell you that the reason he didn't win a ring in 2017 grin was because he had no help.

Lolawilliams where are you?
Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 11:51pm On Jan 24, 2017
M not sure have seen a super star ask for help the way LeBron does. He makes it hard for GM to do his job. Any team they approach for a playmaker will definitely ask for more in return based on this LeBron's public rants about needing a playmarker.

What do I know? He's greater than MJ!!!

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Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 3:36am On Jan 25, 2017
If we talk now they'll say something else..

LeBron shouldn't be complaining about needing help.
And where's Kyrie in all this? I don't think the Cavs need anyone else. What were they thinking before taking Kyle Korver or didn't they have enough 3pt weapons with Kyrie, K.Love, Frye, Jones and Jefferson?

The only difference these days is that almost all teams play with so much confidence and toughness.
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 4:39am On Jan 25, 2017
the Celtics got raw dogged tonight cheesy.
San Antonio quietly beat the 1st and 2nd best team in the east.

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Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 6:16am On Jan 25, 2017
Roland17:
The Lakers, Timberwolves and most importantly the Sixers have all impressed me this season. These teams exemplify the importance of patience in the rebuilding process. The Sixers in the east and the Wolves in the dreaded west have the best shot of continuing this gradual process in their respective conferences. The Lakers i think are yet to identify who they are centrally building around, they have a long way to go in comparison to the Wolves and the Sixers.

If J. Embiid ("The Process"wink stays healthy next season and they get Ben Simmons back they have the potential to fight for the 8th spot in the Eastern conference. The Wolves have a good bunch led by the BIG KAT, Wiggins and Zach.

How about dem Sixers? defeating the Clippers even without "the process". The Clippers are an assembly of pathetic jokers, they should be broken after this season.

Did anyone watch D. Jordan air-balled two free throws? LMAO...
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:44am On Jan 25, 2017
Roland17:


How about dem Sixers? defeating the Clippers even without "the process". The Clippers are an assembly of pathetic jokers, they should be broken after this season.

Did anyone watch D. Jordan air-balled two free throws? LMAO...
This week has been hilarious cheesy Joakim Noah and The real Air Jordan should feature in the 3pt contest.
Re: The NBA Begins by Mynd44: 8:48am On Jan 25, 2017
SIRcumalot:
the Celtics got raw dogged tonight cheesy.

San Antonio quietly beat the 1st and 2nd best team in the east.
And without Kawhi, Parker, Gasol and Simmons
Re: The NBA Begins by kingsilly(m): 12:11pm On Jan 25, 2017
Lola has been uncharacteristically quiet for sometimes now
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 12:55pm On Jan 25, 2017
Mynd44:

And without Kawhi, Parker, Gasol and Simmons
No derozan but I get your point.

It's really the warriors problem.
There is no rest for the wicked they will need to go all the way cause the spurs won't let up, none of that resting player stuff
Re: The NBA Begins by Muna15: 6:42pm On Jan 25, 2017
A40:

Make he go sleep. After securing exhorbitant deals for the clients of a member of his 'posse' and of course a monster but perhaps deserved deal for himself where are the Cavs going to get a decent PG. With which cap space? Is he aware his team already has the highest payroll in the league? He better make that team Work Work Work Work Work

LA clippers are like kids running around the field now just because CP is down.
What if kyrie gets injured?
Do you want what happened in 2015 finals to happen again? cheesy

I agree with you that LeBron and his crew influenced the JR and TT deals. But for the sake of the team, the management should just get us a PG.
Re: The NBA Begins by Muna15: 6:57pm On Jan 25, 2017
SmooshCHN:
If we talk now they'll say something else..

LeBron shouldn't be complaining about needing help.
And where's Kyrie in all this? I don't think the Cavs need anyone else. What were they thinking before taking Kyle Korver or didn't they have enough 3pt weapons with Kyrie, K.Love, Frye, Jones and Jefferson?

The only difference these days is that almost all teams play with so much confidence and toughness.

I condemn his public rants but the fact still remains that the team needs a backup PG.
GSW without curry has a better chance of winning than a Cavs team without kyrie.
The team lost two backup PGs this season and it's really affecting them.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 7:02pm On Jan 25, 2017
Muna15:


I condemn his public rants but the fact still remains that the team needs a backup PG.
GSW without curry has a better chance of winning than a Cavs team without kyrie.
The team lost two backup PGs this season and it's really affecting them.
if he didn't force his team to give couple of players crazy contracts,they won't be in this position. He made his bed, let him lie in it.

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