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Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 5:21pm On Aug 17, 2021
Khanben:




Everybody he guarded worked for every point they scored and always looked gassed at the end of game. Add that to his passable rebounding averages, and ability to warrant a defender when he spaces the floor on the offensive end, overall hustle, and you will find few players who fit that skillset, who can guard 2 through 5 (and bigger 1s).
Finally he freed Giannis from being the primary defender on the opposition best wing defender on most possessions. This allowed Giannis to focus on help defense, both strong and weak side, and Giannis is arguably one of the best if not the best at playing help defense.
PJ Tucker is a player who is good based on fit, he is like Tayshaun prince with the Detroit pistons and Ariza with the Lakers (difference is he is a better rebounder and Prince and Ariza are slightly better scoring).

All you've basically said here is that he's a good piece to have on a good team. And I'm not disputing that. It's the way we make him seem like a specialist in one particular thing. He's not among the best rebounders for players his size. He's not the best defender as well. We saw the efficiency that Iguodala for instance caused LeBron to have in 2015. KD on the other hand averaged 35 points on 50% shooting on his head. AD averaged 25 on 60% shooting against him last season. So if you ask me, there's nothing stressful in getting buckets against PJ. Managers keep throwing him against oversized star players when the evidence is there that he doesn't do much against them. Always getting in foul trouble because there's no other way to stop his guys. And on offence he's almost a liability. KD was able to amass almost 11 rebounds against him because all he wanted to do was stand around in the corner and shoot 3s, and KD was more than willing to give him that. He brings a lot of energy to the team I give you that.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:01pm On Aug 17, 2021
Malika Andrews...oh my goodness shocked shocked How could someone be fine twice?
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 10:59pm On Aug 17, 2021
The Grizzlies have traded P. Beverly to the Timberwolves.. grin

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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:44pm On Aug 18, 2021
steady986:
Malika Andrews...oh my goodness shocked shocked How could someone be fine twice?

its just baby fat. gon dry up in a minute
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 4:59pm On Aug 19, 2021
birdman:


its just baby fat. gon dry up in a minute

Hehehehe grin When e dry we go look another person. But for now though...

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Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 10:43pm On Aug 19, 2021
Terry Rozier getting a 4yr $97m deal makes me want to cry for Schroder more embarassed cry

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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:04am On Aug 20, 2021
steady986:


Hehehehe grin When e dry we go look another person. But for now though...

steady don chop inside dream. willingly grin
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:05am On Aug 20, 2021
steady986:
Terry Rozier getting a 4yr $97m deal makes me want to cry for Schroder more embarassed cry

For real. And Boston is the worst place for him to showcase his talents imo - he will be playing a secondary role. He doesnt act like someone who can dig deep and come up a stellar season in a bad spot. Lets see though
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:21am On Aug 20, 2021

Lebron gets 0 votes in ESPN survey on best player in the NBA

https://africa.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32051548/lebron-james-reacts-amassing-zero-votes-nba-best-player-offseason-survey

T1. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 5 votes

T1. Kevin Durant: 5 votes


So, its official. Lebron is a scrub. The Lakers are not a super team.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:39am On Aug 20, 2021
Roland17:




See dem.. grin instead make dem dey thank the Celtics for taking a chance on him as the guy become unemployed..
Na so una do with Isaiah Thomas, come find way change the narrative. Isaiah Thomas no get team oh! Warriors/ Houston make una sign the guy! No be only Celtics go dey save people career.. grin angry
Lol una no try for that guy at all. Iro o da. Na him head dey pursue una so. See how Miami is treating Udonis (can't believe they gave that nigga another extension grin) on how to look after your guys
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:46am On Aug 20, 2021
Shittaakeem:
Victor Oladipo rejected a 4 year $113m with the Indiana Pacers
He got a second chance with the Houston rocket 2 year $45m extension he rejected it.

Omo which kind prayer point person need for this kind issue.
Any suggestions
This is even worse than Schroeder's case. Cause the Heat gave him veteran minimum. Suprised this flew under the radar, what was he thinking? He thought he was a max player? Which kin delusion of grandeur be that one and where does he think he will ever get that kind of offer again. He played college in Naptown. It's more or less his city. That was $28m a year? How do you pass on $28m?? Houston threw him another bone and he refused.

Fun irony. On his draft year their poll projected him as the one to have the best career alongside wait for it.... Kelly Olynyk grin cheesy in their defense it was quite a horrible draft with the undisputed worst #1 pick in league history
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:06am On Aug 20, 2021
birdman:



So, its official. Lebron is a scrub. The Lakers are not a super team.
Saw your Queen crying about it on Twitter too. Such a diva undecided tongue
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:00am On Aug 20, 2021
birdman:


steady don chop inside dream. willingly grin

Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:09am On Aug 20, 2021
birdman:



So, its official. Lebron is a scrub. The Lakers are not a super team.

Lol. He's 37 years old and entering his 19th season. By default he's not even supposed to be a top player in the league. We'll take the underdog role; he's paid his dues already.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:10pm On Aug 20, 2021
steady986:


Lol. He's 37 years old and entering his 19th season. By default he's not even supposed to be a top player in the league. We'll take the underdog role; he's paid his dues already.

I agree. Kobe too got pissed when ESPN said he wasnt even a top 10 player. But they were proven right, time had caught up with him.

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Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 2:18pm On Aug 20, 2021
birdman:



So, its official. Lebron is a scrub. The Lakers are not a super team.
You really convinced yourself that this is true? angry

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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 2:44pm On Aug 20, 2021
SmooshCHN:
You really convinced yourself that this is true? angry

Are you saying the ESPN polls of league experts are wrong?
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 3:48pm On Aug 20, 2021
birdman:


Are you saying the ESPN polls of league experts are wrong?
Yes, of course. I can't wait for their power ranking. It'll be laughable if the Lakers ain't top 2. ESPN is a joke so. It's even more funny how LeBron took it so personal. wink grin
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:51pm On Aug 20, 2021
Let's compare the Big 3s of each team that supposedly has a big 3 H2H and let's see who comes out tops
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 8:02pm On Aug 20, 2021
SmooshCHN:
Yes, of course. I can't wait for their power ranking. It'll be laughable if the Lakers ain't top 2. ESPN is a joke so. It's even more funny how LeBron took it so personal. wink grin

You sound worried grin
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 8:09pm On Aug 20, 2021
A40:
Let's compare the Big 3s of each team that supposedly has a big 3 H2H and let's see who comes out tops

Hmm, take Nets for example, I know who the big 3 is. What about Warriors? After Curry, Klay, is it Green or Wiggins or... Depends on what aspect of the game you are looking at?
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:35pm On Aug 20, 2021
birdman:


Hmm, take Nets for example, I know who the big 3 is. What about Warriors? After Curry, Klay, is it Green or Wiggins or... Depends on what aspect of the game you are looking at?
I'm saying save for the much hullaballoo about the 3 ball the Lakers IMO have the best big 3. Considering their size and skillset they are the most balanced of all big 3's. Westbrook (fingers crossed) will not have enough opportunity to shoot the Lakers out of a playoff game. This is the biggest thing everyone seems to be ignoring. For him to go cap in hand to join Lebron it means he's now ready to limit his bad tendencies
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 12:55am On Aug 21, 2021
Finally! Yes!!! The Celtics extend TimeLord..4/54M

He just needs to stay healthy and I have no doubts he will continue his progress and come good.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 7:26am On Aug 21, 2021
A40:
Lol una no try for that guy at all. Iro o da. Na him head dey pursue una so. See how Miami is treating Udonis (can't believe they gave that nigga another extension grin) on how to look after your guys

Una don come again! Him head dey pursue us how? Baba abeg free us jare. IT na free agent oh, wetin Mavs dey wait for?

As for me, I know say many people no go like my comment but I don't care. Udonis should go and retire abeg! He is busy chopping a roster spot for a young guy in the G-League that has something to prove. If it is from a leadership/ locker room standpoint, then they should hire him as a coach of some sorts. I honestly don't see the benefit of getting paid every year to just sit on the bench, all in the name of experience and emotional leader. The last time we saw him, he got thrown out inside only 3 minutes of his only season appearance.

Baba should just stop...
Re: The NBA Begins by AndrewFarms(m): 11:24am On Aug 21, 2021
Roland17:
The Grizzlies have traded P. Beverly to the Timberwolves.. grin

He's gonna clear waivers with the wolves to that he can sign with the Lakers
Re: The NBA Begins by AndrewFarms(m): 11:26am On Aug 21, 2021
A40:
I'm saying save for the much hullaballoo about the 3 ball the Lakers IMO have the best big 3. Considering their size and skillset they are the most balanced of all big 3's. Westbrook (fingers crossed) will not have enough opportunity to shoot the Lakers out of a playoff game. This is the biggest thing everyone seems to be ignoring. For him to go cap in hand to join Lebron it means he's now ready to limit his bad tendencies

What people fail to understand is that in basketball, you don't need to have a big 3 to win chips... Lakers and bucks are typical examples, the warriors are an abbiration and another big 3 warriors ain't gonna happen no more...
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 12:45pm On Aug 21, 2021
A40:
I'm saying save for the much hullaballoo about the 3 ball the Lakers IMO have the best big 3. Considering their size and skillset they are the most balanced of all big 3's. Westbrook (fingers crossed) will not have enough opportunity to shoot the Lakers out of a playoff game. This is the biggest thing everyone seems to be ignoring. For him to go cap in hand to join Lebron it means he's now ready to limit his bad tendencies

Brooklyn's big 3 at this stage of their career, when healthy are the better trio. Also their fit is more organic. Lebron has only played well alongside shooters, which Westbrook is not

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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 5:53pm On Aug 21, 2021
A40:
I'm saying save for the much hullaballoo about the 3 ball the Lakers IMO have the best big 3. Considering their size and skillset they are the most balanced of all big 3's. Westbrook (fingers crossed) will not have enough opportunity to shoot the Lakers out of a playoff game. This is the biggest thing everyone seems to be ignoring. For him to go cap in hand to join Lebron it means he's now ready to limit his bad tendencies

So you think Lebron, AD and WB is better than Durant, Harden and Kyrie? Even with only AD in his prime vs Durant Harden and Kyrie still in their prime?

Nah. Not on offense, not on defense.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 5:57pm On Aug 21, 2021
Khanben:


Brooklyn's big 3 at this stage of their career, when healthy are the better trio. Also their fit is more organic. Lebron has only played well alongside shooters, which Westbrook is not

Just based on prime playing age alone, they are not even in the same class. This is not a honest take from a40 grin

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Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 6:49pm On Aug 21, 2021
birdman:


Just based on prime playing age alone, they are not even in the same class. This is not a honest take from a40 grin

Assinn, LeBron is going on year 19, and is at the very tail end of his prime.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 8:35pm On Aug 21, 2021
birdman:


Just based on prime playing age alone, they are not even in the same class. This is not a honest take from a40 grin

Agenda must agenda grin

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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 9:51pm On Aug 21, 2021
AndrewFarms:


What people fail to understand is that in basketball, you don't need to have a big 3 to win chips... Lakers and bucks are typical examples, the warriors are an abbiration and another big 3 warriors ain't gonna happen no more...
Haha try telling LeNomad that, everybody knew the Lakers were done the moment AD got hurt. I still think Schroeder and Drummond were enough to drag that series to a Game 7 but that's argument for another day

Overall I still think you need two stars and one borderline star or 1 supernova and two borderline stars

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