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RexBarkridge:
You do know hes shooting at closer ranges because of lebron right? Like i said, lebron allows better shot selection for shooters. This just proves his point. Stop arguing with facts.

WTF? What would you credit LeNomad for next? Electricity? This is such a nonsense take its not even funny. Any thinking Basketballer should not be taking that many long 2's to start with.

In 2016/2017 he took 172 long 2's, it dropped to 126 in 2017/2018. This should tell you that the tendency is simply being coached out of his game not any yeye LeNomad factor

The lack of consistency is what nauseates me with you lot. I have pointed to Kuzma and KCP shooting worse from 3's *crickets* you're now attributing someone taking fewer long 2's to playing with LeNomad. When analytics and everything else is simply coaching the long 2 out of shooter's games

Seun has work to do on top this forum. These glitches are becoming too frequent

steady986:
Eh, I want you to link me to the website that told you he is taking less long twos. Or drop a screenshot like me

Shey you can see the difference now, or you just want to waste my time some more?

raumdeuter:
Zagadou is mediocre, and I dont know if there is any upside to him, he is young and big but he makes too many mistakes

even vs Tottttenham

Dortmund need more offensive weapons to peg Bayern back which they are lacking, coming into the game just to contain will be a disaster

That Pako they went to buy that is always injured and can't complete 90mins of football. Only God knows what Dortmund does with all the money they rake in from their transfer fees

raumdeuter:
Hoping we lose the DFB Pokal today and the game vs Dortmund next weekend so Kovacs sack letter can be confirmed

Lol as if these teams are capable of putting up a fight

SmooshCHN:
I wanted raw experience man. China makes everything so easy of which what I needed raw experience. For like #9000 you could do a CT scan and like 20k for MRI. Unlike Nigeria where you'd have to hone your clerking skills because most patients can't afford to splash #60000 on CT scan only for it to come out negative for what you were suspecting. In China, they'd just run a routine tests from cross matching to CT, MRI or PET CT. Learning in an environment where there isn't easy Access to technology would be a blessing when you've mastered the suffer head type of learning and then get the luxury of technology.
Besides there's nothing bad in learning the Nigerian way if I needed a nigerian license. You could pass USMLE and fail the Nigerian MDCN exam (I'm kidding. However, Medicine in Africa is just different from Asia or Europe.)

Ahhhh. Nigerian license? Almost everyone I know in the medical line is running to do PLAB oh. Some of my Doctor mates are even running to Sudan and the Middle East to practice. If PLAB no work out. In the next 20 years I don't know if there would be any Doctors left in Nigeria. Maybe na herbalist we go dey patronize

Khanben:
Giannis had 5 blocks in that game, 4 on Embiid alone

Embiid called himself the most unstoppable player in the game. I'm sure Giannis heard that. He's a taller and more efficient, new improved Westbrook. And he wants all the smoke

RexBarkridge:
36 FG% is what A40 likes to call "torching"

Its not his fault though, hes a kobrick fan, hes all about that "mamba mentality"

That mentality won 5 rings. Put some respeck on it

Khanben:
Embiids back lol

A lot of Coaches have been great this year. Let's not forget what Mike Malone has been doing in Denver.

I like Malone, I think Denver had enough and should have been in the playoffs even last year but he's done a masterful job navigating the West with all those injuries. Having Millsap healthy was a big difference maker. If Harris finds his form somehow then they can make some playoff noise

steady986:
You started the nitpicking na. Show me proof, that's all I ask

Lool what proof do you need? We have established the fact LeNomad improving shooters is myth and urban legend as evidenced by your volume 3p shooters (Kuzma,KCP) experiencing a steep decline in their percentage

We have gleaned that what might be largely responsible for KCP's infinitesimal increase in field goal percentage is merely the reduction in the number of long 2's he takes so what else are you saying?

KCP torching the Clippers with 23 pts sans LeNomad. Someone will soon come here and tell us how the earth revolves around the sun faster when LeNomad plays

birdman:
on ROY, Luka is not really a rookie, which is why he didnt have to "wake up". Dude was a pro already. Trae Young is a real rookie, and you can see as his NBA mind has been developing all season. Having watched many Hawks games this year, Trae is no longer just an assists guy. It is scary how much PG skills he has developed in a season. This guy will at least be as good as Jason Kidd. And he is now comfortable stroking the long ball. And Im saying this as someone who really didnt care for Hawks or Trae.

Naah. Not buying that argument at all. I don't care if he was a pro, he was stepping up from a lower competition at age 19. Age 19

Older players take time to adjust in new environments never mind a 19 year old. So as much as Trae has exceeded the ceiling I set for him what he's been doing since after the All-star break is what Luka had been doing since October

birdman:
On MVP, Im partial to Harden of course. I think Giannis takes it, but Harden has a strong case - for a good chunk of the season, CP3 and Capella were out. Harden held the fort and kept Rockets in the hunt in the Westeros conference.

I agree in large part to this but just for the sheer fact that no one saw the Bucks coming. For his two-way impact (just ask Embiid) and the fact that he's doing it at such a much more efficient level whether the refs blow their whistle or not I'm leaning ever so slightly towards Giannis

It's so much fun watching OKC and San Antone playing Avoid Golden State

steady986:
Let me help you. Last season, KCP attempted 2.5 shots per game from less than 10 ft and made 1.6. This season, he's attempting 1.9 per game and making 1.2. As you can clearly see from the photos. If you were a pundit you'd just be feeding your audience with nothing but made up lies.

Unku. You're just nitpicking stats like beans!

The whole premise of your argument is based on a paltry .7 uptick in Field Goal percentage. Smh

It might look like it but truth be told I don't have time for your tales by moonlight. All I know is he is taking 44% of his 2P at the rim compared to last year's 40%

It also helps that he cut down (from 32 to 26%) on taking probably the most useless shot in basketball. Those long two's beyond 17ft and just short of the 3pt line. Happy? Or we should give LeNomad credit for a player simply using his common sense

Khanben:
Regular season is ending soon. End of season award time.

MVP: In this category I really do think this year's situation is a great reason why the modalities of awards like this, should have allowance for two players sharing the award. But if I have to pick just one I'll give it to Giannis.

ROY: Luka Doncic honourable mention to Trae Young

DPOY: I have Joel Embid ahead of PG13

6MOY: Lou Williams

MIP: Pascal Siakam

COY: Mike Budenholzer

MVP - Divide it into two between Giannis and Harden

ROY - Luka Doncic. Trae Young didn't wake up till after All-star Break. Assists is the only department Trae Young tops Luka

DPOY - Giannis Antetokounmpo. Can guard all 5 positions. Go and ask Embiid's back if you're in doubt

MIP - Pascal Spicy Siakam

6MOY - Lou Williams.

COY - Who had the Bucks as a top 4 seed never mind best record in the league. Honorable mention to Doc Rivers and Nate McMillan but Mike Budenholzer all the way

SmooshCHN:
Deliberately killing another human still shocks me. The sad thing is, that place has a canal where those miscreants stay and it happens from time to time. Knowing Nigeria, nothing will be done. I'm pack my bags once I'm done.
Upon their meagre salary, I can't count how many times I've seen them pay for patients bills. From common #4500 chest x-ray to CT scan of like #60000. They sometimes contribute when patients can't afford CT scan. It's not even doctors alone. The average decent Nigerian deserves a better life and that life is outside Nigeria.

I think say na China you dey. Wetin carry you come back? Far as I know health practitioners here are doing charity work. The bare minimum security and healthcare we don't prioritize at all.

My friend in pharmacology na so them owe her till she go do her Youth service. Salary of less than $300 they can't pay comfortably. I dunno again mehn

CuteRedd:
He would surely get MVP. DPOY i doubt

Who else is more deserving of DPOY? Giannis can probably guard all 5 positions. Dude is a monster and wants all the smoke

SmooshCHN:
I don't know why those f*ckers don't just take what they want and leave.

Why would you even rob a Doc? Their pay is so poor I can't even understand.

CuteRedd:
exactly, his demeanor has been subpar lately...He has this brusque attitude I have noticed. I really think he would leave...it was fun while it lasted maybe we pay boogie the max, keep the core and let KD go and get a solid SF! We will be alright

KD has the thinnest skin of all athletes I've ever seen, even thinner than LeNomad. I mean this was someone creating burner accounts to reply faceless people. I mean you're Kevin goddamn Durant FFS why should you even care??

Lol are you sure you want to pay Boogie max?? Honestly sha if I'm Durant the key would be linking up with another star and going to the Clippers. Imagine if he gave the Clippers their first ring. Even his worst detractors would have no coherent retort against his legacy anymore

CuteRedd:
could care less if he goes. Happy while it lasted. He tried for us but we tried more for him!

Lol I think he needs to see a shrink. I've never seen KD this upset. He has picked up more techs this year than in his 11 years in the league combined. When Boogie is coming to play peacemaker then water don pass garri.

Lmaooo una relationship was symbiotic tbh.

Lmaooooo I lost count of how many times Giannis blocked Embiid last night. If I were voting he'd be my MVP abeg. This dude is the most dominant two way force in the league as we speak.


MVP and DPOY - Giannis Antetokounmpo

SmooshCHN:
Woke up this morning surfing IG then I saw this. I almost ran mad. This dude Stephen was the last person to ever drag with thief. Always cool and easy going. He was in the nephrology unit in LUTH when I joined them there. I spent a month in that unit with this guy and two other House Officers (Dr Ike and Dr Damilola) they all were perfect like siblings. We would tease him when he's getting tired and asks us when ward rounds or clinic would be over. I'd be the first to lie and tell him we still have like 4-6 patients to see. His reaction was always priceless. He couldn't live without his glasses, the SR would make fun of it and we would all laugh about it. Even after leaving the unit, I'd see him and he wouldn't recognize me from a distance until he was really close because of his eye sight. I teased him about looking so tired from working last week Friday and talked about his glasses 2 days ago. He was to finish his House Job in few months. He was young, calm and collected and worked hard like many Doctors who are never appreciated because no one sees what's happening behind the scene in this damaged healthcare system. And this morning, I'm hearing he was stabbed to death by armed robbers. I left the hospital around 9:15pm yesterday and it never looked like anything dangerous would have taken place outside the hospital where he was stabbed. One thing I know is, this country is f*cked. The government is f*cked up, Security including police, SARS is f*cked up. After stealing from the innocent man, you proceed to take his life. This is f*cked up.

I pray for his family.
If you have the opportunity, leave Nigeria.
The most useless statement I keep hearing is "if you all keep running away, who will fix Nigeria?".
I don't totally regret deciding to come back but I regret every single minute I spend each day and won't hesitate to leave once I'm done.
If the government policy isn't against you, poverty stricken people are against you. People have been so damaged even a perfect government right now won't fix it.

Tomorrow is never promised to an average citizen even when you live diligently.

I saw this man. I don't even know what to say. I'm just tired. One of my Medilag smallie has been in tears since this broke out. I just wonder when we plan on being our brother's keeper. Simple commandment and God knows why he charged us with that

steady986:
I'd believe you if you showed me stats supporting your claim.

Enter Basketball Reference and update yourself. The stats are there waiting for you

RexBarkridge:
Warriors fans hate KD because he "stole" two FMVPs from their beloved steph curry. As if the warriors would win these finals without him.

Truth be told from a basketball standpoint KD has no reason to stay in Golden State after this season. If he stays it would likely be from a business standpoint. If I were him I'd call Kyrie up and we would go play for the Clippers.

The threat to Golden State is definitely not in the West

Arriving pon the thread like.

DJ Please play Club going up on a Tuesday by ILoveMakkonen. Thanks

SmooshCHN:
Wawu!!!! I didn't even think of this. Didn't he know he would get caught? Like, there's more to it. That dude had the nerve. Me I don't understand these people o. I no go lie. I don't understand how deep this gang stuff is honestly. Is it deeper than just joining a gang because ko ye mi? Killing someone over a gang issue. I swear it's not sinking in. Is it that deep?

Gang P is blood in blood out oh. It's pretty deep so if you can it's better you don't join at all.

Even for Naija if you want to renounce or anything or you have past issues with rivals just be sure that all your celebrations you secure the place with MOPOL and Sojo because na that public setting gangan them go strike.

I still want to believe it's not gang related as the man is dead and can't defend or clear his name. It would pretty unfortunate that he was wasted over nothing but intra gang warfare

SmooshCHN:
Denying black on black crime would be a stupid thing to do right now. They need to acknowledge that they have a problem in the community. It's this same gang shit.

Could it be that he was set tripping? That's the only explanation he would be offed by his own crew. Anyway make we dey watch

steady986:
He is better because his overall FG% has gone up, simple. We can go on nitpicking stats till we get tired.

No! He is not better anything, he is simply going closer to the rim. And his 3P % is still down so he has not even improved as a shooter. Try again

airmark:
Where were you when Weah from Liberia, became the first and the last African Ballon d'or winner?
I hope you won't claim popularity contest nonsense.

Lmaooooo as if George Weah would sniff Balon D'Or if he played in this era. Who would award a forward who only scored 7 league goals Balon D'Or in Villa's time? Abeg leave bullshyte for cow

AmoryBlacq:
I thought it was Ineista!

These things changes every nanosecond, so hard to keep up!

David Villa was Spain's best player at the World Cup. Where have you seen me claim Iniesta led them to it?

airmark:
Even your boss, raumdeuter, who's older than you and watched Weah destroying defences, while you were too young to understand football, would never type this nonsense.

Pele oo Arugbo ojo.

You're clearly confusing David Villa for Fernando Llorente. That's the only explanation for your weird and agbo jedi analogy

Prime Villa that led Spain to a World Cup and Euro title na him you dey downgrade?

Trophies, goals David Villa flogs George Weah hands down. Prime David Villa was a BEAST!