Around the NBA, 2016-17 Season thread

qiantom · Post #621 » by **qiantom** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:12 am

Kawaii is simply a better player than Westbrook or Harden with the way he plays defense. Whether he is the MVP is another story since everyone defines "valuable" differently.

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FlipFlopShot · Post #622 » by **FlipFlopShot** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:20 am

Blazers starting hot again.

FlipFlopShot · Post #623 » by **FlipFlopShot** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:42 am

Alright, I'm done. They reviewing a play for flagrant. You'll know a flagrant when you see it. No need for review. If you can't decide than call a tech and move on.

MrDollarBills · Post #624 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:14 am

Paradise wrote:
Paradise wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Thunder and Rockets seem like the only 1st rd match up worth watching. everything else looks like a snooze.

after last season where there were more than a few blow outs in the playoffs, I'm not going to waste my time watching this garbage. These players get rolled in these games and dgaf, the overall product of the NBA is getting staler and staler with the dog mentality of some of these players man.

western conference finals, finals and maybe a can't miss 2nd rd match up will get my attention but not much else. I refuse to watch the Cavs play while that piece of **** is on their roster, I hope they lose in the 2nd rd.

The Grizzlies have a very solid shot at the Spurs this season. Conley should have no issue dealing with an old Tony Parker and Aldridge has struggled against Gasol in previous matchups.

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Yeah I was wrong. Grizz versus Spurs, Raptors vs. Bucks have really been fun to watch because of some really solid performances.

John Wall was sick today too.

Everything outside of the super hyped teams has been fun for me personally. I guess I like seeing other players other than the same 5-6 dudes they force feed you on TV every week.

jbeachboy · Post #625 » by **jbeachboy** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:24 am

ahh paul george and kawhi leonard would have been nice, not sure if kawhi develops the same if he stayed with pacers.

Prokorov · Post #626 » by **Prokorov** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:43 pm

jbeachboy wrote:ahh paul george and kawhi leonard would have been nice, not sure if kawhi develops the same if he stayed with pacers.

if the pacers kept the pick they wouldnt have taken kawai... they were drafting for the spurs. they wanted a PG. if they kept the pick they were going to draft Nolan Smith.... in fact before trading for George Hill they tried multiple times to move up and try and get Brandon Knight, the guy they really wanted.

bws94 · Post #627 » by **bws94** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:25 pm

Er, Deron Williams looks fantastic out there with the Cavs. Maybe they've found a way for him to play like he cares again.

bws94 · Post #628 » by **bws94** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:29 pm

Prokorov wrote:game of the year. big shot after big shot after big shot

this is one of the greatest playoffs games in history, perhaps. Kawhi and Conley were spectacular.

bws94 · Post #629 » by **bws94** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:29 pm

Prokorov wrote:game of the year. big shot after big shot after big shot

this is one of the greatest playoffs games in history, perhaps. Kawhi and Conley were spectacular.

Prokorov · Post #630 » by **Prokorov** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:30 pm

bws94 wrote:Er, Deron Williams looks fantastic out there with the Cavs. Maybe they've found a way for him to play like he cares again.

different role... he is a role player there asked to do liltte and if he plays low effort they bench him. he doesnt even play that much.

bws94 · Post #631 » by **bws94** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:31 pm

qiantom wrote:Kawaii is simply a better player than Westbrook or Harden with the way he plays defense. Whether he is the MVP is another story since everyone defines "valuable" differently.

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I agree. I'm actually sick of the Harden/Westbrook show, but find myself favoring Harden on efficiency though he does little on the defensive end.

Kawhi is showing the impact of LBJ with his all-around game. Guy hasn't even missed an FT so far in the playoffs, and he's taken a bunch of them.

bws94 · Post #632 » by **bws94** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:31 pm

Mr. Dollar Bill/Prok, any props to Deron Williams on his playoff performance so far with the Cavs?

bws94 · Post #633 » by **bws94** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:33 pm

Prokorov wrote:
bws94 wrote:Er, Deron Williams looks fantastic out there with the Cavs. Maybe they've found a way for him to play like he cares again.

different role... he is a role player there asked to do liltte and if he plays low effort they bench him. he doesnt even play that much.

Thnx. This role seems to fit, so far.

Paradise · Post #634 » by **Paradise** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:54 pm

bws94 wrote:Mr. Dollar Bill/Prok, any props to Deron Williams on his playoff performance so far with the Cavs?

Why should anyone give him props? I wish nothing harmful against him or his family but the man got a max deal, underperformed, didn't embrace NY let alone Brooklyn and has still not thanked the Nets organization or fanbase for supporting him through his fragile ass career. He's a three time all-star that thinks he's a first ballot HoFer. As long as he puts on a NBA jersey, I won't care.

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Prokorov · Post #635 » by **Prokorov** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:41 pm

bws94 wrote:
Prokorov wrote:
bws94 wrote:Er, Deron Williams looks fantastic out there with the Cavs. Maybe they've found a way for him to play like he cares again.

different role... he is a role player there asked to do liltte and if he plays low effort they bench him. he doesnt even play that much.

Thnx. This role seems to fit, so far.

yeah for sure... i mean he can still shoot and still has great ball handling. his confidence and effort issues arent really a factor as a low minutes bench player and his defense doesnt come much into play vs other bench guys. its a great fit

MrDollarBills · Post #636 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:46 pm

bws94 wrote:Mr. Dollar Bill/Prok, any props to Deron Williams on his playoff performance so far with the Cavs?

Do you want me to give that pig props for breathing and waking up this morning as well?

**** him.

Palmeirense · Post #637 » by **Palmeirense** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:31 am

Iso Joe still got it.

TinmanZBoy · Post #638 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:57 am

La Clippers vs. Utah Jazz
1, You can alway depend on G. Hill's defense, but not his play making ability
2, Joe Inges' BBIQ is off the chart, good shooter, slow as a snail but effective, like the prime Jared Dudley
3, Iso Joe is money in clutch situation, still doing this at this age, he is amazing

Post #639 » by **NyCeEvO** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:31 am

TinmanZBoy wrote:La Clippers vs. Utah Jazz
1, You can alway depend on G. Hill's defense, but not his play making ability
2, Joe Inges' BBIQ is off the chart, good shooter, slow as a snail but effective, like the prime Jared Dudley
3, Iso Joe is money in clutch situation, still doing this at this age, he is amazing

I didn't watch Utah that much this season. Even though he's not really that athletic, I didn't know that Ingles can play point forward. I wonder how much he'll get on the open market. I like him.

MrDollarBills · Post #640 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:13 pm

I've been telling you guys that Joe Ingles is legit.