ATL - LMA retires with heart issue - pg 78

WeekapaugGroove · Post #1641 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:13 am

Interesting

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FlagsFlyForever · Post #1642 » by **FlagsFlyForever** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:02 am

Licensed to Il wrote:Durant is physically and mentally weak. And the main defense of his physical weakness, is that its just a product of his body type. But I think Giannis shatters that argument. Giannis has the exact same body type, and through nutrition and incredible work has transformed himself in to an athlete that can take hits, and play through anything.

But Giannis is constantly banged up and he's only 26. He's missed 9 games this season so far. He missed 10 games last regular season and was hobbled in the Miami series.

Licensed to Il · Post #1643 » by **Licensed to Il** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:21 am

ElPeregrino wrote:
Licensed to Il wrote:Durant is physically and mentally weak. And the main defense of his physical weakness, is that its just a product of his body type. But I think Giannis shatters that argument. Giannis has the exact same body type, and through nutrition and incredible work has transformed himself in to an athlete that can take hits, and play through anything.

But Giannis is constantly banged up and he's only 26. He's missed 9 games this season so far. He missed 10 games last regular season and was hobbled in the Miami series.

Maybe/probably I explained my point poorly. Obviously no two players are exactly alike. My main point was that Giannis and Durant have had very uniquely opposite developmental arks. KD was an early bloomer and has sort of stagnated. GA was a late bloomer and keeps getting better. GA is crazy tough. KD is surprisingly soft.

I don’t think any of that is a crazy take.

Post #1644 » by **Prez** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:39 am

Licensed to Il wrote:
ElPeregrino wrote:
Licensed to Il wrote:Durant is physically and mentally weak. And the main defense of his physical weakness, is that its just a product of his body type. But I think Giannis shatters that argument. Giannis has the exact same body type, and through nutrition and incredible work has transformed himself in to an athlete that can take hits, and play through anything.

But Giannis is constantly banged up and he's only 26. He's missed 9 games this season so far. He missed 10 games last regular season and was hobbled in the Miami series.

Maybe/probably I explained my point poorly. Obviously no two players are exactly alike. My main point was that Giannis and Durant have had very uniquely opposite developmental arks. KD was an early bloomer and has sort of stagnated. GA was a late bloomer and keeps getting better. GA is crazy tough. KD is surprisingly soft.

I don’t think any of that is a crazy take.

Dude Durant was averaging 30 a night and came 2nd in MVP voting when he was 21 years old, it absolutely is crazy to hold it against him that he didn’t have the same level of improvement that Giannis did. If he had Giannis’ development curve but from where he started, he would be far and away the greatest player ever and it wouldn’t even be close lol.

You’re basically penalizing Durant for being insanely good at an earlier age than Giannis. Even Giannis’ development is plateauing relative to the rate he was improving years ago...it’s what happens when you reach a certain level. Durant just reached that level way earlier in his career than Giannis did. That’s not a fair knock on him at all. And btw, Durant absolutely has improved throughout his 20s.

And the injury argument is really unfair too.

Licensed to Il · Post #1645 » by **Licensed to Il** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:19 am

Durant is an all time great. His legacy is secure.

I also think he is physically softer than he could have been. I guess the league is lucky he cares more about twitter beefs than bicep curls.

HKPackFan · Post #1646 » by **HKPackFan** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:57 am

WeekapaugGroove wrote:

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Interesting

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The Bledsoe clutch bug strikes again.

I feel bad for Eric, he's a good dude, but man there is a mental part of the game he just hasn't been able to overcome in important moments.

Bucksfan28 · Post #1647 » by **Bucksfan28** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:32 pm

Idk if Mike James will get any serious run on the Nets but Ive always been intrigued by him.

emunney · Post #1648 » by **emunney** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:08 pm

ElPeregrino wrote:
Licensed to Il wrote:Durant is physically and mentally weak. And the main defense of his physical weakness, is that its just a product of his body type. But I think Giannis shatters that argument. Giannis has the exact same body type, and through nutrition and incredible work has transformed himself in to an athlete that can take hits, and play through anything.

But Giannis is constantly banged up and he's only 26. He's missed 9 games this season so far. He missed 10 games last regular season and was hobbled in the Miami series.

Giannis plays a much more physical game than Durant does.

emunney · Post #1649 » by **emunney** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:09 pm

Bucksfan28 wrote:Idk if Mike James will get any serious run on the Nets but Ive always been intrigued by him.

Hit Mike James up on the low cause Mike James about to BLOW

emunney · Post #1650 » by **emunney** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:10 pm

Glad he's getting another NBA shot, kind of got hosed in Phoenix.

chonestown · Post #1651 » by **chonestown** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:13 pm

Licensed to Il wrote:Durant is an all time great. His legacy is secure.

I also think he is physically softer than he could have been. I guess the league is lucky he cares more about twitter beefs than bicep curls.

BICEP CURLS! I'm howling.

MikeIsGood · Post #1652 » by **MikeIsGood** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:40 pm

Had no idea this legend was making a comeback.

SupremeHustle · Post #1653 » by **SupremeHustle** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:00 pm

MikeIsGood wrote:

Had no idea this legend was making a comeback.

You're confusing the casusals.

Post #1654 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:05 pm

Bledsoe not paying attention? Stunned

Watch on YouTube

BroncoBuck · Post #1655 » by **BroncoBuck** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:07 pm

SupremeHustle wrote:
MikeIsGood wrote:

Had no idea this legend was making a comeback.

You're confusing the casusals.

He played until he was like 40. I used to sign him in 2K all the time

WeekapaugGroove · Post #1656 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:09 pm

So some Lakers super fan on twitter has been catfishing for 12 years? That's some dedication.

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truly · Post #1657 » by **truly** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:19 pm

Harden out indefinitely.Wonder if they will ever be healthy at the same time.

Read on Twitter

greekbuck34 · Post #1658 » by **greekbuck34** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:21 pm

Lebron, Giannis and Harden and I probably forgot someone else. All Iron Men who got hurt this season for the first time.

HaroldinGMinor · Post #1659 » by **HaroldinGMinor** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:25 pm

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-heat-concerned-tyler-herro-191203649.html

blazza18 · Post #1660 » by **blazza18** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:26 pm

greekbuck34 wrote:Lebron, Giannis and Harden and I probably forgot someone else. All Iron Men who got hurt this season for the first time.

Not really sure you can put Giannis in with those two.