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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:56am On Feb 28, 2018
Shoot page 777 don finish
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 7:21am On Feb 28, 2018
A40:
With the Cavs every game is one massive struggle. Whether faced with the Nets or the Grizzlies they labor against every single team no matter how inferior they might be. Lue's rotations are terrible. They don't close out properly on the 3's and still don't seem to have a minimum baseline effort on defense on a nightly basis

I like Nance and I think he should get more minutes. He does need to work on his offensive game and be a bit more polished. On nights the 3 don't fall they are going to need somebody on the inside

True. This new Cavs might be younger but I still doubt the can beat the Warriors in a 7game series I have to be honest. Who would pick Tat over Nance before smiley . last night's game against Nets showed us that Clippers would be so stupid to accept the TT &JR for Deandre's offer. JR's shooting has really declined,I'm just happy Lue kept Nance in the 4th and not TT, if not, we would have lost the game.

I hope Lue would change the starting line up and start bringing JR off the bench
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:05am On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:
How do you even differentiate this Harris from Murray people?

Apart from Jersey numbers and probably off ball defense by Harris, these 2 virtually do everything the same way. Same skillset, plays, build, height, weight and face. Read somewhere they even have the same galfrend

Gary Harris perfected the shadow clone jitsu to collect extra money OR has a brother he didn't know about. That's my opinion...
Most surreal comment about Denver.. Those two are basically twins even commentators make that mistake..
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 8:37am On Feb 28, 2018
A40:
Guy if Curry got the calls Harden got he would be dropping 40 per night. Don't even go there! I like the Beard but some of the calls he gets are farcical (Lou Williams na another point of reference) As far as superstar calls go between Steph Bron and Harden Steph gets the least and no be today e don dey like that.

Truth be told Harden's FG numbers are pedestrian. Sub 45. And getting to the line has kinda helped his ministry a lot. I still want him to win MVP though for running the most efficient offense in league history

Are you drunk? Steph is shooting more free throws than LeBron? Do I have to dissect that to show you how re tarded that is? Funny thing is if you use their drive to foul ratio curry gets more FTs than James harden on average.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:58am On Feb 28, 2018
Donlittle:
Emi oyon? Na small play i they play now, why you come they vex?
Baba Mi, no vex jare. Na Zaza cause am

Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 10:31am On Feb 28, 2018
Lmaooooooo...Ben Simmons is actually a bad defender FFS. grin grin

Can't shoot,can't defend.

Yet mans are telling me he's the White Lebron,when he's nothing but the Australian Hasheem Thabeet. grin grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 10:38am On Feb 28, 2018
VivaLaByke:
Lmaooooooo...Ben Simmons is actually a bad defender FFS. grin grin

Can't shoot,can't defend.

Yet mans are telling me he's the White Lebron,when he's nothing but the Australian Hasheem Thabeet. grin grin

Ben Simmons isn't white mate. Maybe you should stop reading forums and actually watch a game sometime yeah?

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Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 11:11am On Feb 28, 2018
VivaLaByke:
Lmaooooooo...Ben Simmons is actually a bad defender FFS. grin grin

Can't shoot,can't defend.

Yet mans are telling me he's the White Lebron,when he's nothing but the Australian Hasheem Thabeet. grin grin

You see why you should watch more basketball


Ben Simmons isn't white

Ben Simmons is a better defender than all the other rookies combined especially your Lonzo

Ben Simmons is actually a better defender than LeBron's rookie season


This will be one of the few last times I'll educate you...
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 11:23am On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


Are you drunk? Steph is shooting more free throws than LeBron? Do I have to dissect that to show you how re tarded that is? Funny thing is if you use their drive to foul ratio curry gets more FTs than James harden on average.


I'm confused here. A40 said Steph shoots less FTs than Bron and Harden. That's been true for years. Abi hin lie?

Besides, Curry is the go to guy for technical fouls unlike Bron or Harden

That drive foul ratio you're trying to use to shift goal post is rubbish cos we all know Harden's free throws are mostly from his ISOs and poor shot selections. He knows how to draw the defender and that's brilliant especially if you make at least 8.5 out of every 10 of them (Klay Thompson needs to take something here). But saying Curry gets more calls for driving to make a point that is very glaring is misleading...
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 11:31am On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



I'm confused here. A40 said Steph shoots less FTs than Bron and Harden. That's been true for years. Abi hin lie?

Besides, Curry is the go to guy for technical fouls unlike Bron or Harden

That drive foul ratio you're trying to use to shift goal post is rubbish cos we all know Harden's free throws are mostly from his ISOs and poor shot selections. He knows how to draw the defender and that's brilliant especially if you make at least 8.5 out of every 10 of them (Klay Thompson needs to take something here). But saying Curry gets more calls for driving to make a point that is very glaring is misleading...

Learn to understand what you're reading or maybe go to the nearest pharmacy and get yourself some reading glasses geezer. There's a difference between getting calls and shooting free throws. And even with that, LeBron shoots 5.9 and curry shoots 5.8 this year. That's just criminal.

The only thing truly "brilliant" about Harden is how well he flops and sells contact to ensure he gets the call. There's nothing brilliant about that, it's just disgusting.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 11:44am On Feb 28, 2018
Giannis averaging around 11 drives, LeBron averaging around 12 yet Giannis is shooting the second highest number of free throws and LeBron is shooting the same number of free throws as Steph who drives to the basket about 8 times a game. Someone people want to talk about getting calls. LOL. Just stop it.
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 11:50am On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


Learn to understand what you're reading or maybe go to the nearest pharmacy and get yourself some reading glasses geezer. There's a difference between getting calls and shooting free throws. And even with that, LeBron shoots 5.9 and curry shoots 5.8 this year. That's just criminal.


Lol. Today has been a credit alert day. I no go spoil am with banters

LeBron shoots 6, Curry shoots less. Then remove Curry technical free throws. Who gets more calls? Quick Maths

LeBron's drive too reduced this season when he got good on his jumper. He's also a serial flopper. So permit me to dismiss the disparity in calls between him and Curry

The only thing truly "brilliant" about Harden is how well he flops and sells contact to ensure he gets the call. There's nothing brilliant about that, it's just disgusting.


If Bron shoots 88% from FT line, one small touch by a defender will make him dance legbelegbe. You think you're talking to newbies that haven't seen Bron the past years.

Even Michael Jordan that attempted almost 1000 FTs that year flopped his way cos he's making 85% of them. KD used to do it, Jimmy Butler does it and others that make free throws well

It's now Harden that saw a goldmine come be your problem. Ndo

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Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 11:51am On Feb 28, 2018
birdman:


nah man, no keeping quiet on this! i just dont remeber you having an issue with non calls when warriors were on top. I cant think how many regular season games cavs and warriors played where Lebron would get hammered, no call. Curry would flinch and they almost want to call flagrant. You were cool with it then. Now that Harden is getting calls and Curry is mortal again, you have issues.

But guess what? Harden actually gets those calls because he deserves them. Just like Curry used to use his 3pt accuracy to get you to bite on defense, Harden tries to get you off balance, and you must follow him, otherwise he knocks down the 3. If you decide to follow him, you then have to watch out for his unconventional moves, otherwise you end up hitting his arm or bodying him more than you should. Of course you could have another player help you on defense, but that leaves on of those 3pt shooters open.

You just need to respect the craft, instead of trying to throw shade at the MVP. I say trying because we the dawgs in the west right now. Put some respeck on it angry angry angry
All those breakdown was already summarized when i said Harden is always smart to use the rules to his advantage.. And it's more about how this call is biased to his brilliance and the reputation he has built concerning driving to the paint. Maybe you didn't watch the last three games especially vs Denver. If all the superstars get that kind of luxury, trust me other stars will be averaging from 36-46ppg.. Harden is my MVP choice even last season so hate no dey this matter and BTW, Steph never got that luxury even during his Unanimous MVP season. Just small touching is foul. Gaskiya Lebron suppose dey average 45 if na so dem dey call am for everybody. It's just an observation not hate.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 11:53am On Feb 28, 2018
A40:
A-40 wuz ere
Where is spambot when you need it? You just had to sign out on 777 grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 12:01pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



Lol. Today has been a credit alert day. I no go spoil am with banters

LeBron shoots 6, Curry shoots less. Then remove Curry technical free throws. Who gets more calls? Quick Maths

LeBron's drive too reduced this season when he got good on his jumper. He's also a serial flopper. So permit me to dismiss the disparity in calls between him and Curry


Nope they shoot the same amount of FTs. Technicals don't get called every game and even then if you watched Cavs games you'd know LeBron shoots them sometimes for whatever reason, he does.

His drives have reduced but look at the players who drive at a similar range, Giannis has fewer drives yet takes the second highest number of free throws. Like I said, criminal is the only way to describe this.

And yes LeBron did use to flop but he doesn't anymore and I think that's something most who watch his games like you claim to would notice.


If Bron shoots 88% from FT line, one small touch by a defender will make him dance legbelegbe. You think you're talking to newbies that haven't seen Bron the past years.

Even Michael Jordan that attempted almost 1000 FTs that year flopped his way cos he's making 85% of them. KD used to do it, Jimmy Butler does it and others that make free throws well

It's now Harden that saw a goldmine come be your problem. Ndo.

I have nothing against harden. He's the MVP by merit or sympathy. Long overdue. He's been robbed before.

But the man is a flopper, no way around it but he is. He cheats the system and would average a lot fewer points if he didn't.

Someone flopping or not making FTs shouldn't influence whether he gets calls or not. A foul is a foul regardless of a person's size or acting skills.

Like I said, I have nothing against harden calls should be uniformly objective.
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 12:04pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:
Giannis averaging around 11 drives, LeBron averaging around 12 yet Giannis is shooting the second highest number of free throws and LeBron is shooting the same number of free throws as Steph who drives to the basket about 8 times a game. Someone people want to talk about getting calls. LOL. Just stop it.


No dey shift this post, oga

Bron's drives sometimes aren't for shooting but for passing to someone in the perimeter

Look at the other stats. Bron gets more FT attempts than Curry on drives (2.1>1.3) and is even more drive efficient (60%>56%). So apart from making them, he gets more FTs from the one he didn't make THAN CURRY!!! The difference is negligible

Stop bïtching over Bron...
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 12:09pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



No dey shift this post, oga

Bron's drives sometimes aren't for shooting but for passing to someone in the perimeter

Look at the other stats. Bron gets more FT attempts than Curry on drives (2.1>1.3) and is even more efficient (60%>56%). So apart from making them, he gets more from FTs from the one he didn't make THAN CURRY!!! The difference is negligible

Stop bïtching over Bron...

First of all. I need a link for these phantom stats you are posting

Secondly. What do you mean more efficient. You're the one shifting goal posts because you are trying to confuse me. cheesy

I wouldnt bi tch over lebron if some people here aren't hell bent on Di ck riding a certain point guard called wardell.
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 12:14pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


First of all. I need a link for these phantom stats you are posting

Secondly. What do you mean more efficient. You're the one shifting goal posts because you are trying to confuse me. cheesy

I wouldnt bi tch over lebron if some people here aren't hell bent on Di ck riding a certain point guard called wardell.


More drive efficient on attempts...

You think I'm like a certain someone that made up more drive to FT ratio against Curry The phantom stats are straight from NBA grin

Enjoy


https://stats.nba.com/players/drives/?sort=DRIVE_FTA&dir=1
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 12:40pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



More drive efficient on attempts...

You think I'm like a certain someone that made up more drive to FT ratio against Curry The phantom stats are straight from NBA grin

Enjoy


https://stats.nba.com/players/drives/?sort=DRIVE_FTA&dir=1


Drive efficient has nothing to do with free throws, just shows that LeBron is a better driver of the ball which is obvious.

Even with your phantom stats, their ratios are quite similar 0.18 and 0.17 which is criminal in my book considering curry is more of a finesse driver and LeBron actually goes in through traffic. Curry usually just follows a clear route to the basket.


Heck. Even without these stats the eye test proves this without doubt. If you watched Cavs games you'd see him get slapped in the face, pushed and shoved without calls. It's embarrassing. The FT disparity doesn't make sense at all, look at people like who drive similarly lile Giannis and gets a 0.23 ratio. It just doesn't make sense.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 12:44pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



More drive efficient on attempts...

You think I'm like a certain someone that made up more drive to FT ratio against Curry The phantom stats are straight from NBA grin

Enjoy


https://stats.nba.com/players/drives/?sort=DRIVE_FTA&dir=1


And what do you mean made up? Granted a less accurate measure, when considering Curry's FTA to drive ratio, it's higher than hardens. Your ratios are more reliable but still don't support your point.
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:01pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


Drive efficient has nothing to do with free throws, just shows that LeBron is a better driver of the ball which is obvious.

Even with your phantom stats, their ratios are quite similar 0.18 and 0.17 which is criminal in my book considering curry is more of a finesse driver and LeBron actually goes in through traffic. Curry usually just follows a clear route to the basket.


Heck. Even without these stats the eye test proves this without doubt. If you watched Cavs games you'd see him get slapped in the face, pushed and shoved without calls. It's embarrassing. The FT disparity doesn't make sense at all, look at people like who drive similarly lile Giannis and gets a 0.23 ratio. It just doesn't make sense.


Every player gets slapped in the face, pushed and shoved. I've seen games where refs missed fouls on Harden. It's because na your darling LeBron and those annoying Cavs commentators that make LeBron own seem like an attempted murder.

Besides you should be wondering why Curry has plenty FT disparity. He drives way less and attempts less in the paint. This obviously shows Curry is the Warriors player that gets internationally fouled in the closing moments of close games. Do they intentionally foul LeBron?

Stop crying now that LeBron for the first time in his life gets less calls...
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:04pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


And what do you mean made up? Granted a less accurate measure, when considering Curry's FTA to drive ratio, it's higher than hardens. Your ratios are more reliable but still don't support your point.


Curry drives 7.8 and attempts 1.3 free throws

Harden drives 16.7 and attempts 4.1 free throws


Calculate make I see your maths grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:07pm On Feb 28, 2018
See their pants itching them. cheesy cheesy


Yes....I wasn't aware Ben Simmons isn't white...Bunch of Oloshis. grin cheesy grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:25pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



Curry drives 7.8 and attempts 1.3 free throws

Harden drives 16.7 and attempts 4.1 free throws


Calculate make I see your maths grin

*Sigh

Harden attempts 10.1 free throws a game


Steph 5.8.

That was my point. Like I said. Go and get prescription glasses.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:30pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:


Stop crying now that LeBron for the first time in his life gets less calls...

I'm not interested in your dull witted drivel knuckle head. My point is simple and straight forward and since you've vacuously admitted it yourself there is nothing else to discuss. That's besides the fact that even in the past he was getting fewer calls than he deserved.

And is this git really asking why curry doesn't attempt shots in the paint or implying he doesn't because he gets fouled. LMAO cheesy

Bye Felicia.
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 3:26pm On Feb 28, 2018
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 3:50pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


I'm not interested in your dull witted drivel knuckle head. My point is simple and straight forward and since you've vacuously admitted it yourself there is nothing else to discuss. That's besides the fact that even in the past he was getting fewer calls than he deserved.

And is this git really asking why curry doesn't attempt shots in the paint or implying he doesn't because he gets fouled. LMAO cheesy

Bye Felicia.



Nope. That's not your point, small fry

Your point was trying to prove that Curry gets more calls than LeBron which you undeniably failed to prove

And I gave you 2 reasons why Curry's FTs seem close to Bron with the drive disparity: Technical fouls and intentional fouls in last minutes of a game


Go suck on a dry dïldoe and wait for your Cavs to lose a finals, again... grin

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Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 3:58pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


*Sigh

Harden attempts 10.1 free throws a game


Steph 5.8.

That was my point. Like I said. Go and get prescription glasses.


And this is why I love arguing with you cos you always try to prove how empty your skull is...


Using overall free throw ratio to calculate drives/FT ratio has to be the dumbest thing I have seen since Buhari's presidency.

The Curry FT attempts while driving are clearly stated as 1.3 attempts while Harden is 4.1. Using overall attempts to make your drive analogy smart (when we know Harden gets calls from his jump shots and ISOs) has to be the most brilliant thing you've discovered.

You're a waste of IQ and should only argue with Vivalabyke henceforth.

Dyke...

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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:28pm On Feb 28, 2018
MitrikDenholm:


Are you drunk? Steph is shooting more free throws than LeBron? Do I have to dissect that to show you how re tarded that is? Funny thing is if you use their drive to foul ratio curry gets more FTs than James harden on average.
You always reason like a Mountain Goat when the subject matter involves your Queen

Lebron on a career low year since his rookie season when it comes to foul calls is still getting more calls than Steph yet you are chatting megedefegede.

The World does not revolve round your Queen chale

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Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 5:51pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



And this is why I love arguing with you cos you always try to prove how empty your skull is...


Using overall free throw ratio to calculate drives/FT ratio has to be the dumbest thing I have seen since Buhari's presidency.

The Curry FT attempts while driving are clearly stated as 1.3 attempts while Harden is 4.1. Using overall attempts to make your drive analogy smart (when we know Harden gets calls from his jump shots and ISOs) has to be the most brilliant thing you've discovered.

You're a waste of IQ and should only argue with Vivalabyke henceforth.

Dyke...

MitrikDenholm:


And what do you mean made up? Granted a less accurate measure, when considering Curry's FTA to drive ratio, it's higher than hardens. Your ratios are more reliable but still don't support your point.

LMAO. And when I tell you that you need glasses you will think it's an insult, it seems being a doctor it pretty simple, so far I've already figured out how to spot blind people and mentally challenged people. I already conceded it's a less accurate measure, I just took offense to you claiming it was "made up".

Stop trying to hide your obvious shortcomings, like I said. It's either you need glasses or you are just a mentally challenged dolt who can't understand simple statements which is what I truly suspect is more accurate.

And at this point I'm starting to suspect even vivalabyke is less of a decale than you.

And calling a male a dyke is about the most decale thing you've done so far on this thread.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 5:53pm On Feb 28, 2018
Decale:



And this is why I love arguing with you cos you always try to prove how empty your skull is...


Using overall free throw ratio to calculate drives/FT ratio has to be the dumbest thing I have seen since Buhari's presidency.


Dyke...
Decale so you no vote for buhari? angry angry grin

you come call am dyke, this table you are shaking o

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