Around the NBA #3 - Kevin Twitterfingers' RGM Burner Edition

[SelbyCobra]

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/1/23/21078182/kristaps-porzingis-dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic

Before the season, it was tempting to view Doncic and Porzingis as the new-age version of Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki, but what if KP is actually the Chris Bosh to Luka’s LeBron? Or even the Brook Lopez to Luka’s Giannis Antetokounmpo? Bosh was and Lopez is an important piece of the championship puzzle as a defensive presence and complementary offensive weapon. What complicates matters is that Porzingis has been far less durable and successful on the court than Bosh and makes more than twice as much money as Lopez.

The Mavericks could use their own Dwyane Wade or Khris Middleton to lighten Luka’s shot-creation workload. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry aren’t the top-level guys for that job, but they show what it could look like with occasional explosive scoring outings, such as Hardaway’s 29-point performance last week in a win over the Blazers or Curry’s 30-point game in Mexico City against the Pistons. They are spark plugs who complement Doncic because of their ability to make plays off the dribble. Porzingis, though, makes plays off of others. A day will come when Luka receives the James Harden treatment and gets trapped in the half court, forcing someone else to make a play or bring the ball up. Porzingis hasn’t shown he can be that player—he shoots 24.5 percent when he dribbles more than once in a possession, according to NBA Advanced Stats. Porzingis can shoot from deep and is a uniquely nimble scoring weapon for a player his size when running off screens, but he’s a long way from looking like a player who can defeat mismatches in the post or generate consistent shots off the dribble. Could the Mavericks find that player before the deadline?

[god shammgod]

if i'm chris bosh i'm insulted

[Capn'O]

if i'm chris bosh i'm insulted

Totally. Bosh was way better.

IIRC, he was who I comped him with in the draft. KP has a ways to go.

[god shammgod]

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/1/23/21078182/kristaps-porzingis-dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic

Before the season, it was tempting to view Doncic and Porzingis as the new-age version of Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki, but what if KP is actually the Chris Bosh to Luka’s LeBron? Or even the Brook Lopez to Luka’s Giannis Antetokounmpo? Bosh was and Lopez is an important piece of the championship puzzle as a defensive presence and complementary offensive weapon. What complicates matters is that Porzingis has been far less durable and successful on the court than Bosh and makes more than twice as much money as Lopez.

The Mavericks could use their own Dwyane Wade or Khris Middleton to lighten Luka’s shot-creation workload. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry aren’t the top-level guys for that job, but they show what it could look like with occasional explosive scoring outings, such as Hardaway’s 29-point performance last week in a win over the Blazers or Curry’s 30-point game in Mexico City against the Pistons. They are spark plugs who complement Doncic because of their ability to make plays off the dribble. Porzingis, though, makes plays off of others. A day will come when Luka receives the James Harden treatment and gets trapped in the half court, forcing someone else to make a play or bring the ball up. Porzingis hasn’t shown he can be that player—he shoots 24.5 percent when he dribbles more than once in a possession, according to NBA Advanced Stats. Porzingis can shoot from deep and is a uniquely nimble scoring weapon for a player his size when running off screens, but he’s a long way from looking like a player who can defeat mismatches in the post or generate consistent shots off the dribble. Could the Mavericks find that player before the deadline?

It’s not that the Mavericks should trade Porzingis. The 24-year-old is a key cog to their defense and brings offensive value with his deep shooting range. They might not be able to find an acceptable trade even if they wanted to, considering he’s been hurt again and is not playing up to the five-year, $158 million extension he signed this past summer.

well damn

[thebuzzardman]

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/1/23/21078182/kristaps-porzingis-dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic

Before the season, it was tempting to view Doncic and Porzingis as the new-age version of Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki, but what if KP is actually the Chris Bosh to Luka’s LeBron? Or even the Brook Lopez to Luka’s Giannis Antetokounmpo? Bosh was and Lopez is an important piece of the championship puzzle as a defensive presence and complementary offensive weapon. What complicates matters is that Porzingis has been far less durable and successful on the court than Bosh and makes more than twice as much money as Lopez.

The Mavericks could use their own Dwyane Wade or Khris Middleton to lighten Luka’s shot-creation workload. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry aren’t the top-level guys for that job, but they show what it could look like with occasional explosive scoring outings, such as Hardaway’s 29-point performance last week in a win over the Blazers or Curry’s 30-point game in Mexico City against the Pistons. They are spark plugs who complement Doncic because of their ability to make plays off the dribble. Porzingis, though, makes plays off of others. A day will come when Luka receives the James Harden treatment and gets trapped in the half court, forcing someone else to make a play or bring the ball up. Porzingis hasn’t shown he can be that player—he shoots 24.5 percent when he dribbles more than once in a possession, according to NBA Advanced Stats. Porzingis can shoot from deep and is a uniquely nimble scoring weapon for a player his size when running off screens, but he’s a long way from looking like a player who can defeat mismatches in the post or generate consistent shots off the dribble. Could the Mavericks find that player before the deadline?

It’s not that the Mavericks should trade Porzingis. The 24-year-old is a key cog to their defense and brings offensive value with his deep shooting range. They might not be able to find an acceptable trade even if they wanted to, considering he’s been hurt again and is not playing up to the five-year, $158 million extension he signed this past summer.

well damn

KP contract noise:

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[SelbyCobra]

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/1/23/21078182/kristaps-porzingis-dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic

Before the season, it was tempting to view Doncic and Porzingis as the new-age version of Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki, but what if KP is actually the Chris Bosh to Luka’s LeBron? Or even the Brook Lopez to Luka’s Giannis Antetokounmpo? Bosh was and Lopez is an important piece of the championship puzzle as a defensive presence and complementary offensive weapon. What complicates matters is that Porzingis has been far less durable and successful on the court than Bosh and makes more than twice as much money as Lopez.

The Mavericks could use their own Dwyane Wade or Khris Middleton to lighten Luka’s shot-creation workload. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry aren’t the top-level guys for that job, but they show what it could look like with occasional explosive scoring outings, such as Hardaway’s 29-point performance last week in a win over the Blazers or Curry’s 30-point game in Mexico City against the Pistons. They are spark plugs who complement Doncic because of their ability to make plays off the dribble. Porzingis, though, makes plays off of others. A day will come when Luka receives the James Harden treatment and gets trapped in the half court, forcing someone else to make a play or bring the ball up. Porzingis hasn’t shown he can be that player—he shoots 24.5 percent when he dribbles more than once in a possession, according to NBA Advanced Stats. Porzingis can shoot from deep and is a uniquely nimble scoring weapon for a player his size when running off screens, but he’s a long way from looking like a player who can defeat mismatches in the post or generate consistent shots off the dribble. Could the Mavericks find that player before the deadline?

It’s not that the Mavericks should trade Porzingis. The 24-year-old is a key cog to their defense and brings offensive value with his deep shooting range. They might not be able to find an acceptable trade even if they wanted to, considering he’s been hurt again and is not playing up to the five-year, $158 million extension he signed this past summer.

well damn

Who cares if he wanted out! They should have just called his bluff!

[Worst_to_First]

Cavs about to get blowout home losses to both us and the Wizards.

Team has always tanked smartly. Hope the basketball gods don’t reward them anymore though after getting those #1 picks the past decade.

[K_ick_God]

It’s weird but AD isn’t a very accurate shooter. Comes and goes.

[god shammgod]

jarett allen not exactly playing as well as mitch against the lakers lol

[HerSports85]

Morris would look good with the Lakers

[K_ick_God]

The Nets look horrible. I'm opening up a new tab with Dolan Trump to enjoy when I wake up.

[cgmw]

Morris would look good with the Lakers

RJ, Kuzma, and Knox tho?

[K_ick_God]

Morris would look good with the Lakers

RJ, Kuzma, and Knox tho?

I mean, are we really going to worry about Knox? He can't stay on the floor and it's not all Fizdale's and Miller's fault.

[K_ick_God]

The Nets and Knicks are Trading Places. Nets getting the big fish and looking like crap, and the Knicks sifting through the trash and being surprised they stink.

[GEOLINK]

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That court is such an eye sore.

It's like those ugly custom arenas teenagers would make in NBA 2K ProAm.

[cgmw]

Morris would look good with the Lakers

RJ, Kuzma, and Knox tho?

I mean, are we really going to worry about Knox? He can't stay on the floor and it's not all Fizdale's and Miller's fault.

Worry about? No. Develop? Hopefully.

Burying him behind forwards 5, 10 years older while finishing bottom 5 in the nba is idiotic but whatever.

I’d be concerned about Kuzma messing with RJ’s development, but if that trade is really on the table then it’s hard to imagine turning it down.

[dakomish23]

Watching ppl play in BKN is like watching those movies where everything is black and white and there are random things in color. The ppl who did that is who we hired?

[GEOLINK]

Watching ppl play in BKN is like watching those movies where everything is black and white and there are random things in color. The ppl who did that is who we hired?

Full orange court incoming.

[HerSports85]

Watching ppl play in BKN is like watching those movies where everything is black and white and there are random things in color. The ppl who did that is who we hired?

Yeah their court is terrible.

[dakomish23]

Morris would look good with the Lakers

Yep. Had him pegged as a perfect target for them. Really, he’s so malleable with his current shooting that he can fit anywhere. He’d be a nice boost to any of the top 6 in either conference.