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2014 NBA |OT| Let's just wait it out. Be NKY/LAL fans and lose our games together.
- Thread starter UnObtainium17
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prepare for them to lose.
Hells Salesman
Neo Member
3-point contest participants this year:
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Kyle 50-50-90 Korver
Wes Matthews
and JJ.Reddick
...best ever!
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Kyle 50-50-90 Korver
Wes Matthews
and JJ.Reddick
...best ever!
And it will suck yet again.
Gully State
Member
B/t Curry and Klay ...I think Klay will do better in the 3 point competition (not talking about winning because I haven't watched Korver play this year) than Steph based on shooting form alone. at stand still, steph brings the ball down before so grabbing from the rack forces him to take a movement outside of his rhythm whereas Klay just brings it high from his shooting pocket.
I know this is Bleacher Report, but this is an...interesting article about what the Lakers might do next.
What do you say, Laker fans? IMO if Jimmy Boy and Kupchak really believe in this path then they might be headed for a tailspin like Boston after Len Bias OD'd...
What do you say, Laker fans? IMO if Jimmy Boy and Kupchak really believe in this path then they might be headed for a tailspin like Boston after Len Bias OD'd...
Gully State
Member
Personally I'd love to see the Lakers to stay mediocre for awhile as I've met some really obnoxious Laker fans over the years (not saying all Laker fans are bad or even most). Them and their goddamn car flags. However, I do feel sorry for the fanbase having to deal with Jim "Commodus" Buss right now (but I guess that's the karma for having such a great owner in Jerry all those years).
Having said that...From what little I've seen of Julius Randle play in the preseason.. I feel like he's the type of player you can build around. The guy has a physical presence about him. Jordan Hill is a solid hustle PF..And Nick Young is a sideshow (Jamal Crawford type player on a good team). The rest of the team you could jettison (especially Byron Scott).
While the Lakers are stockpiling, I think they should look for a coaching staff that actually is interested in developing talent and evaluating talent properly rather than what Byron Scott is doing. I mean more likely than not, the Lakers are going to end up with a young team. Bring in a guy to properly dole out the hours and support player development rather than just punishing players for making wrong plays without proper guidance and correction.
Having said that...From what little I've seen of Julius Randle play in the preseason.. I feel like he's the type of player you can build around. The guy has a physical presence about him. Jordan Hill is a solid hustle PF..And Nick Young is a sideshow (Jamal Crawford type player on a good team). The rest of the team you could jettison (especially Byron Scott).
While the Lakers are stockpiling, I think they should look for a coaching staff that actually is interested in developing talent and evaluating talent properly rather than what Byron Scott is doing. I mean more likely than not, the Lakers are going to end up with a young team. Bring in a guy to properly dole out the hours and support player development rather than just punishing players for making wrong plays without proper guidance and correction.
Hells Salesman
Neo Member
i think what Curry has going for him is his fast shot/quick release. other than that he's an off the dribble-and not a spot up 3 point shooter. Plus he's cold right now and Klay...well you know whats up with him.
thats all theoretical though, 3 point contests have their own rules to success.
thats all theoretical though, 3 point contests have their own rules to success.
Randolph Freelander
Member
On that note, if they want to make the dunk competition compelling, have a defender.
Gully State
Member
Most NBA facilities have a machine that does this...replace racks with that machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyTmMPuZWm0
Gully State
Member
Steph definitely is a dead eye spot up shooter...I remember last year there was a stat saying that he was almost 50+% off of spot up 3's and 60% off corner 3's. Problem with him is that he brings the ball down after the catch before he shoots. With the rack, you have to reach and then fire in one motion which is more of how Klay shoots but not Curry.
How are they going to fuck up the dunk contest this year?
Seriously, watch how they set up X-games street skating competitions and copy it. One long 15 minute period, each guy gets 30 seconds to do their best. Each guy would get 5+ attempts and it gets an overall rating. Everything keeps flowing.
Seriously, watch how they set up X-games street skating competitions and copy it. One long 15 minute period, each guy gets 30 seconds to do their best. Each guy would get 5+ attempts and it gets an overall rating. Everything keeps flowing.
ZeroMaverick
Member
Dwight's looking like a no go for tomorrow. Hope TJ gets some time. Hope he comes back strong.
The irony.
Is Jones finally healthy? I'll say let Howard rest until the Bulls game on the 4th, next couple of games should be in our favor. We can let Dallas win one so they can feel good about themselves at this point in the season.
ZeroMaverick
Member
ratcliffja
Member
Uno Venova
Banned
Aren't you used to it.
I'm interested to see if Terrence Jones can finally give it a go - there's still time for him to potentially be an X-factor for this Rockets team. He's still young and it'd be a mistake IMO if the Rockets gave up on him just because Motiejunas is also a pretty good fit next to Dwight.
Although LOL @ "We can't lose to Dallas". Mavs face the Rockets on the latter end of a back-to-back every game this regular season - Houston SHOULD be disappointed if they lose any of those. Particularly this coming game where Houston has a few days of rest while Dallas plays Memphis tonight...
ratcliffja
Member
I'd be surprised if GSW didn't blow them out. Chicago's been pretty uneven lately, and I believe that they don't have very good perimeter defense.
I hope so, though we looked pretty assy against Boston. And honestly against Sacramento as well before Klay exploded. I think dudes are ready for some time off for the All-Star break.
ZeroMaverick
Member
Yeah, thats what I was saying. We shouldn't just "give them the win"
In reference to the Rockets throwing cheap shots and being a "dirty team" after the final matchup in the season. Coming from Bogut?
Ridiculous.
Huh? Denver was trying to injure Steph Curry throughout that series, mainly through Faried. Bogut defending Curry with that shove is actually a pretty light retaliation.
As for the Rockets being a dirty team, I'd disagree with Bogut on that. Though any organization with Patrick Beverly on their payroll runs the risk of being called dirty.
Of course not, but I don't mind taking the L either, especially if it keeps them in striking distance as far as seeding.
ZeroMaverick
Member
We'll need Portland to lose a game or 2, but I like that. A WCF matchup would be ideal.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Welp not sure if I should continue to have hope for a star studded dunk contest.
Uno Venova
Banned
You really shouldn't, just watch 2000 every year.
CassidyIzABeast
Member
He reupped on his PEDs during his 2 week break in Miami...
ZeroMaverick
Member
So I'm just wondering, what's with this NBA-China relationship? Is there something I'm missing? Why does the NBA love China so much?
LMAO, shady as fuck.
China is the league biggest foreign market, as rox fan I'm surprised you clueless about this.
A population of over 1 billion people.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Kyrie's team.
Um, Yao
Also China really loves NBA stars. I know some shoes are released in China but not in the US
ZeroMaverick
Member
Oh okay. Yeah, I knew the NBA got a lot of attention when Yao came over. I guess I just didn't realize it was this intense.
I was hatching bizarre communist conspiracy theories in my head lol
This is the correct answer.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Chinese people love basketball. It's why Kobe and other players go there seemingly every year. I think it's also why Adidas gave Rose that crazy huge shoe deal, because of the prospects of selling shoes in China.
Won't someone please trade us a 2nd round pick for Cole? Doesn't anyone want our trash? They can take Napier too, while they're at it. Our guard rotation outside of Wade and Deng is awfulsauce. PEACE.
Edit: Oh snap! Money and Pacman were talking face2face at tonight's game. Miami still got that star power.
Edit: Oh snap! Money and Pacman were talking face2face at tonight's game. Miami still got that star power.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Hell yeah, nice to see Kyrie take over now and again, we need that Killer Instinct out of him, especially when LeBron's off the court, it's great to see him still maturing and getting better as a Basketball player even now.
Nice win for the Cavs too against a team playing much better lately.
detectiveconan1
Member
Granger played well and Chalmers had a really good game. I mean when Deng is out and Dwade gets hurt, what do you expect? Our defense has been pretty good lately, (even tonight) the Bucks just had better offense, and hit some pretty tough shots in the second half.
The Heat have a decent schedule after Friday, and if Dwade comes back healthy they can certainly make up some ground on the 6th spot.
I'm not sure how long you have been a Heat fan, but they have been a better second half team the past several seasons. (see the 03-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07, 09-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 teams). Don't give up on them yet!
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Apparently Pistons are interested in Cole for whatever reason. Talk about being desperate.
WesternHeretic
Member
Klay trying to break 37 already.
