General NBA Discussion Thread

Hero · Post #381 » by **Hero** » Sun Nov 8, 2015 7:15 pm

Thespianoid wrote:James Harden. The only other play aside from Steph Curry who I watch and just shake my head how good they are.

LeBron doesn't make you shake your head?

bballsparkin · Post #382 » by **bballsparkin** » Sun Nov 8, 2015 8:28 pm

The evolution of Blake's offensive game has been impressive. I didn't think he had it in him. But his shot and dribbling skills are way better.

And lol at that Harden on JJ Redick clip.

Liqourish · Post #383 » by **Liqourish** » Sun Nov 8, 2015 11:10 pm

Thespianoid wrote:
Liqourish wrote:
Thespianoid wrote:For all his dominant physical gifts, Drummond still can't shoot FT's. 2-13 on the night. Wow.

Have there been any generationally athletic bigs who can shoot free throws? Wilt/Shaq/DJ and now Drummond, all terrible free throw shooters. I guess they never really had to work on that part of their game, getting by easily through every level on their natural gifts.

He's been working exclusively with a shooting coach, Dave Hopla, on this and was looking improved (19/33 57.6%) before tonight. Even a few (I counted at least 4) of his misses tonight popped out of the basket. It's a work in progress.

That's good to know. I've been following the Pistons a bit to see how Drummond has been developing and he's doing great this season. Hopefully he keeps up the work with Hopla. His form seems fine, so maybe its just reps he needs?

His form is good, he just needs to find a consistent motion. If you watch closely, you'll see his elbow pop out and the shot will slide to the right. He needs to keep that elbow tucked all the way through. Consistency and confidence. If he can get to 50% this season, it'll be a success.

Dr Positivity · Post #384 » by **Dr Positivity** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 3:30 am

You can tell how early Russell dejectedly knows Kobe is shooting it

Dr Positivity · Post #385 » by **Dr Positivity** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 3:35 am

My boy Meyers filling it up again, I was worried for a few games there

Kabookalu · Post #386 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:07 am

Crazy game in Portland right now.

ash_k · Post #387 » by **ash_k** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:10 am

Drummond averaging 35+ minutes per game!! no wonder he is at 18.6PPG 19.0 RPG and a 20-20 tonight! unbelievable, What Great COACHING can do!

BJaysRaps · Post #388 » by **BJaysRaps** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:11 am

Choker wrote:Crazy game in Portland right now.

drummond with 28pts 22reb tross pumping up the 0s

Scooby Snax · Post #389 » by **Scooby Snax** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:13 am

portland is going through a pretty epic 4th quarter meltdown

Indiana Jones · Post #390 » by **Indiana Jones** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:16 am

Ross pick continues to haunt us, as yet another 20-20 game from Drummond pours in. I can't believe we pay millions of dollars to GMs and other "'experts" to run our sports teams. Anybody could see he was the most talented and highest potential guy left on the board. But nope, we get Ross.

This is why we are a joke franchise.

raptorstime · Post #391 » by **raptorstime** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:17 am

coulda had drummond o well

its the raptor way

Starr1 · Post #392 » by **Starr1** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:17 am

ash_k wrote:Drummond averaging 35+ minutes per game!! no wonder he is at 18.6PPG 19.0 RPG and a 20-20 tonight! unbelievable, What Great COACHING can do!

It's not about coaching bro, hes a more determined player than our centre plain and simple.

Kabookalu · Post #393 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:17 am

ash_k wrote:Drummond averaging 35+ minutes per game!! no wonder he is at 18.6PPG 19.0 RPG and a 20-20 tonight! unbelievable, What Great COACHING can do!

Let's be real though, there's absolutely no way Jonas could play 35mpg without breaking down. Drummond is a freak athlete, a generational prospect. I argued that other than Anthony Davis he's the best big man physical specimen we've had since Shaq. 280 pounds, mobile, coordinated, fluid, strong as hell, 7'6 wingspan, insane stamina...writing all this is making me angry because we could have had him.

ash_k · Post #394 » by **ash_k** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:19 am

29 and 27, this is incredible! lol

Starr1 · Post #395 » by **Starr1** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:20 am

I swear, I can never forgive Colangelo for picking Ross over Drummond. At this point, Detroit is way better than the raptors it's not even close. More determined players better coaching, they got it all.

raptorstime · Post #396 » by **raptorstime** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:21 am

coulda had shaq

Starr1 · Post #397 » by **Starr1** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:24 am

raptorstime wrote:

coulda had shaq

Wow!!!

EG73 · Post #398 » by **EG73** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:25 am

Incredible 4th quarter
24-0 run!

ash_k · Post #399 » by **ash_k** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:33 am

Choker wrote:
ash_k wrote:Drummond averaging 35+ minutes per game!! no wonder he is at 18.6PPG 19.0 RPG and a 20-20 tonight! unbelievable, What Great COACHING can do!

Let's be real though, there's absolutely no way Jonas could play 35mpg without breaking down. Drummond is a freak athlete, a generational prospect. I argued that other than Anthony Davis he's the best big man physical specimen we've had since Shaq. 280 pounds, mobile, coordinated, fluid, strong as hell, 7'6 wingspan, insane stamina...writing all this is making me angry because we could have had him.

with the way Casey uses him and the way he plays, I think he could without breaking down; he has had all kind of trainings (to improve his Running style, to be more economical with his energy, etc..) I really think he could.
Other than that hand break during his rookie year, Val has been solid physically and has avoided injuries (knock on wood)

Drummond is almost at 40 minutes and I think it is too much especially for such a high flying big with some injuries in the past.

ash_k · Post #400 » by **ash_k** » Mon Nov 9, 2015 4:35 am

Davis, Okafor, Towns, Drummond...the bigs are on their way back!!