Thibs is literally the person at fault for the bulls not winning it this year.
His minute management has been atrocious.
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Thibs is literally the person at fault for the bulls not winning it this year.
His minute management has been atrocious.
2 years ago? You mean a few months ago, in this thread?
TheGreatMightyPoo
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All Deng has to say is that he needs a break and Thibodeau would give him it.
Deng likes the minutes he plays, says it's helped his game.
It's still the coaches job to manage minutes and load.
Kobe would play 48 per night if he was allowed to.
Chris Paul isn't really in his prime right now. He was in his prime 4 years ago, which is still the best statistical season of his career almost across the board. His points and FG% are up this year (though still down from that one season), but his rebounds and assists continue to quietly decline since that 08-09 season (he was once able to pull down 5+ rebounds).
But aside just looking purely at the numbers, you can see he isn't really at his prime watching him play. As Bill Simmons recounted recently, he takes a ton of possessions off either because his knees wont allow him to go hard for 4 quarters or because he voluntarily chooses not to strain them, which ends up hurting the team sometimes because the opposition doesn't look at him as a threat until the 4th quarter. He saves himself during games and is basically saving himself during the season for the playoffs where he'll probably go off like he did last year against LA. Still good but appears limited overall, and prime is arguable.
But aside just looking purely at the numbers, you can see he isn't really at his prime watching him play. As Bill Simmons recounted recently, he takes a ton of possessions off either because his knees wont allow him to go hard for 4 quarters or because he voluntarily chooses not to strain them, which ends up hurting the team sometimes because the opposition doesn't look at him as a threat until the 4th quarter. He saves himself during games and is basically saving himself during the season for the playoffs where he'll probably go off like he did last year against LA. Still good but appears limited overall, and prime is arguable.
I'm picking Nerlens Noel just for his hair.
This kid is garbage. He really needs to learn how to play. Next year's draft looks weak to me too.
I don't like Shabazz as much as other people do either. He plays more like a sf than a 2 guard. He's mainly a straight line driver when going to the basket. I think an elite 2 should be able to change directions effectively when driving. He also lacks range.
Duane Cunningham
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I wish these dickheads would hurry up and just sell the Kings to somebody who'll bring 'em back to KC.
Leaving it up to Deng is pretty dumb, honestly.
Black Mamba
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Griffin, maybe if you flopped like a bitch less....
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Noel only has a couple of years of high school experience...
It's not only that. He goes at most plays at full speed so if they don't stand up strong against him they will get run over. When he comes in like that he shouldn't be surprised when the defender does the same.
Can't you see a team picking him for the hair?
Maybe Jordan can fill those seats with a Foam High Top Cap giveaway.
Season's not over, we could still win the chip. If they fail, then yes, we can blame Thibs minutes amongst other things. Otherwise, his coaching has led the Bulls to the best record in the NBA 2 years running.
Deng and Rose both faded in last year's playoffs, but not anymore than the rest of the team. Noah and Boozer both faded, and they had lengthy IR time in 2011.
hey man, i know i give ya shit but i hope ya get the house. I went apartment hunting with the gf before, so i have a tiny inkling of what its like to really want a space cause it fits what you and the misses are all about.
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Kemp would have accidentally stepped on his neck at least 3 times.
"if you going to spend most of the time on the ground, i'm going to wipe my feet on you"
And they both played insane minutes last year.
This is why most sane coaches try to keep players to ~ 32 - 34 mpg.
Its hard to do, but in the course of a season, its well worth it. Particularly as Rose now has Back Spasms, something that is likely to stick with him his whole career. When he gets tired, he's much more likely to aggravate his back.
i know exactly the point he's talking about, it was the OKC game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHgADbmFLCM
gotta agree with blake, when he's even getting hit by himself, shit is just outta hand.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Hornets resting Gordon and Kaman against the Bobcats in Charlotte. Cats kind of have to win this won to finish as not the worst team ever.
I might actually watch this.
Boombloxer
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"I have a very important job for you Mike. You need to go over there and make sure the gatorades are ready. I don't need you to talk to the players, or the refs, just make sure those gatorades are cold and ready. This is imperative Mike. Can I trust you?"
"I got this, Kobe."
+1
Suck it up and stop flopping. No one is going to stop fouling you hard as long as you keep dunking.
Also, read Shaq's book. Some funny ass stories in there. He also said he came up with the Heatles way back in 06--didn't know that. Hearing him talk about Kobe and the Lakers years was interesting--all that "for the media" shit went right out the window, he described how pissed he was the day after the 04 interview and what happened. Crazy shit.
Also, he used one of the Celtics' coaches as a free weight one day.
And he's not going broke anytime soon, cat has done well with his businesses.
It's a good read, crazy funny at times.
"I have a very important job for you Mike. You need to go over there and make sure the gatorades are ready. I don't need you to talk to the players, or the refs, just make sure those gatorades are cold and ready. This is imperative Mike. Can I trust you?"
"I got this, Kobe."
Mike came back with
A must watch game
Better than all the free throws you'll see in the clips/thunder game tonight.
fuck a blake griffin.
Personally i thought the cats were going for the worst all time win %
MorisUkunRasik
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Dunk with extreme physicality, complain about fouls.
What a chump.
What a chump.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
He pretty much was from the beginning, people just didn't notice while the Clippers sucked.
Play physical game, get upset with physicality.
CP3 has that effect on a lot of people, he's a pretty massive douche.
Caron Butler might be their most likable player.
Caron Butler.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Griffin was taking cheapshot kicks and shoves at players last year without CP3.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Haters gonna hate.
At the beginning of his rookie season, he was fouled as hard as heck for the first three months without getting any calls or retaliating. After he realized the advantage of acting to get more calls, why shouldn't he continue to do it if it paid off?
At the beginning of his rookie season, he was fouled as hard as heck for the first three months without getting any calls or retaliating. After he realized the advantage of acting to get more calls, why shouldn't he continue to do it if it paid off?
"I have a very important job for you Mike. You need to go over there and make sure the gatorades are ready. I don't need you to talk to the players, or the refs, just make sure those gatorades are cold and ready. This is imperative Mike. Can I trust you?"
"I got this, Kobe."
:lol :lol
The Insane Dufresne
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Daniel Orton is starting for the Magic tonight. LMAO
Bro fist.
The best record means jack shit. Mike Brown did the same thing with 60+ wins.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Resting him isn't going to make him shoot better.
silar jr? WINNINGTIME
by all means, run your 2nd best player into the dirt before the playoffs even start. what could possibly go wrong
lol wtf
by all means, run your 2nd best player into the dirt before the playoffs even start. what could possibly go wrong
TheGreatMightyPoo
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He's been hit in the face several times last two(or more) games, you get the same done to you and continue to act like a fake tough guy.
Yeah.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
His injury made him damaged goods, resting him isn't going to improve his shooting.
Unless it's resting him for months.
2nd best player???
Korver's fine.
You are wrong.
Ninja Scooter
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"Kobe can I still be the assistant head coach??
"Yes assistant to the head coach"
"Same thing."
"Not really."
ratcliffja
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Funny, I find Chris Paul and Blake Griffin to be two of the most likable players in the entire league, which is the main reason I've become such a big Clippers fan. Honestly, I shouldn't be surprised that people here dislike them.
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