Around the League - 2019-2020

youngcrev · Post #821 » by **youngcrev** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:53 am

Hassan Whiteside is going off right now against Jokic, haha

76ciology · Post #822 » by **76ciology** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:23 pm

We’re shooting 40% from 3pt range in the last 15 games. To those guys who said we are going to have spacing problem this season, you are wrong.

Kobblehead · Post #823 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:05 pm

76ciology wrote:

Read on Twitter

So this is the result for the pregame “Kanter’s defense” over or under.

We just had this discussion. I'm glad we played the Celtics right away so everyone could see what I was talking about.

Bum Adebayo · Post #824 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:01 pm

Good game from Melo, hopefully he can keep it up!

youngcrev · Post #825 » by **youngcrev** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:02 pm

76ciology wrote:We’re shooting 40% from 3pt range in the last 15 games. To those guys who said we are going to have spacing problem this season, you are wrong.

Just because they've shot well from 3 recently does not mean this team doesn't have spacing issues, particularly with the starting lineup. They are 27th in the league in 3 point attempts over that same stretch of time.

Bum Adebayo · Post #826 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:03 pm

And Embiid struggles most against big bodies. Kanter can be a bad defender overall due to his limitations defending pick and roll and defending in space, but 1 on 1 against certain players I'm sure he is decent.

bball4life · Post #827 » by **bball4life** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:04 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
76ciology wrote:

Read on Twitter

So this is the result for the pregame “Kanter’s defense” over or under.

We just had this discussion. I'm glad we played the Celtics right away so everyone could see what I was talking about.

Also Kanter is the worst center in the universe at defending the PnR. Thankfully for him the Sixers chose not to exploit it.

Kanter's value is in the fact he's a selfish offensive player. he's a black hole but he's fairly efficient. Also loves scoring so much he's all over the offensive boards. There's a reason he doesn't even start for the Celtics despite the fact Theis isn't even a center.

bball4life · Post #828 » by **bball4life** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:07 pm

Double posting

bball4life · Post #829 » by **bball4life** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:08 pm

bball4life wrote:
bball4life wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:
We just had this discussion. I'm glad we played the Celtics right away so everyone could see what I was talking about.

Kanter is the worst center in the universe at defending the PnR. Thankfully for him the Sixers chose not to exploit it.

Kanter's value is in the fact he's a selfish offensive player. he's a black hole but he's fairly efficient. Also loves scoring so much he's all over the offensive boards. There's a reason he doesn't even start for the Celtics despite the fact Theis isn't even a center.

bball4life · Post #830 » by **bball4life** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:09 pm

double posting fails

Wilfried · Post #831 » by **Wilfried** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:32 am

Leonard and George combined for 88 points against the Wolves

Pretty decent 1-2 punch, those 2

Kobblehead · Post #832 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:50 pm

Bum Adebayo wrote:And Embiid struggles most against big bodies. Kanter can be a bad defender overall due to his limitations defending pick and roll and defending in space, but 1 on 1 against certain players I'm sure he is decent.

That's actually the flipside this year. He's been bad defending the post and protecting the rim, but incredible in the pick and roll and in space on switches. Like I said, Brad Stevens runs a hell of a system and gets guys (Sullinger, Olynik, Kanter) to buy in.

Kobblehead · Post #833 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:53 pm

Wilfried wrote:Leonard and George combined for 88 points against the Wolves

Pretty decent 1-2 punch, those 2

And Towns and Wiggins combining for 73 isn't too shabby, either. Great performances from the best talents on the court on both ends and close score makes for a perfect viewing experience.

76ciology · Post #834 » by **76ciology** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:47 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
Wilfried wrote:Leonard and George combined for 88 points against the Wolves

Pretty decent 1-2 punch, those 2

And Towns and Wiggins combining for 73 isn't too shabby, either. Great performances from the best talents on the court on both ends and close score makes for a perfect viewing experience.

From batman & robin to big 3 to fantastic 4 and now we’re back to batman and robin.

Good thing we have the spice girls.

Post #835 » by **Sixerscan** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:35 pm

Miami has a road back to back tonight at Dallas so hopefully that's another loss

I assume Boston has some stretch where they have a bunch of back to backs? They've only played 24 games so far and now they have 5 days off.

Negrodamus · Post #836 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 2:16 am

TLC still is afraid to throw it down in contact despite being athletic and long enough to do it. He shouldn't be in the league honestly.

Negrodamus · Post #837 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:00 am

I think someone who has Pascal Siakam upside is Jarred Vanderbilt, currently playing for the Nuggets G-League. His high motor and ability to handle the ball at 6'9 is a good foundation to expand his game. He's also one of the most elite rebounders I've seen in college. I'd trade Zhaire Smith for him right now.

PLO · Post #838 » by **PLO** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:19 am

Negrodamus wrote:I think someone who has Pascal Siakam upside is Jarred Vanderbilt, currently playing for the Nuggets G-League. His high motor and ability to handle the ball at 6'9 is a good foundation to expand his game. He's also one of the most elite rebounders I've seen in college. I'd trade Zhaire Smith for him right now.

Has his shot progressed any? Like you I really liked him as a prospect and thought he'd be picked higher than what he was. His transition game was good and he has really very good handles for a guy his size.

Kobblehead · Post #839 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:42 pm

Zach Lavine outduels Paul George as the Bulls beat the Clippers.

Watch on YouTube

Ukphillyfan76 · Post #840 » by **Ukphillyfan76** » Sun Dec 15, 2019 2:45 pm

Negrodamus wrote:I think someone who has Pascal Siakam upside is Jarred Vanderbilt, currently playing for the Nuggets G-League. His high motor and ability to handle the ball at 6'9 is a good foundation to expand his game. He's also one of the most elite rebounders I've seen in college. I'd trade Zhaire Smith for him right now.

Interesting. I haven’t seen a lot on Zhaire apart from highlight footage. Looks a high end athlete / decent ball handler? Combo guard? A little undersized maybe? Any nba Player comparisons?