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Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:42 pm
by ThunderBolt
Pillendreher wrote:It is kind of astonishing how fast perception of a player can change. Just a season ago Anthony Davis was this humble guy playing for a small market team. Now it looks like he's turned into a "I need the publicity" douchebag. Or maybe that was always the case and he just shut up while there was no clear route for him to leave New Orleans?


I'm sure he ends up staying in LA but it's interesting that he shows no indication to act like he's going to stay yet.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:50 pm
by spearsy23
ThunderBolt wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:It is kind of astonishing how fast perception of a player can change. Just a season ago Anthony Davis was this humble guy playing for a small market team. Now it looks like he's turned into a "I need the publicity" douchebag. Or maybe that was always the case and he just shut up while there was no clear route for him to leave New Orleans?


I'm sure he ends up staying in LA but it's interesting that he shows no indication to act like he's going to stay yet.

This feels kinda similar to the original Dwight trade. I doubt it plays out the same way, but I really hope it does. It would be hilarious to see the Lakers and Boston both dealing with this ****.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:51 pm
by ThunderBolt
spearsy23 wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:It is kind of astonishing how fast perception of a player can change. Just a season ago Anthony Davis was this humble guy playing for a small market team. Now it looks like he's turned into a "I need the publicity" douchebag. Or maybe that was always the case and he just shut up while there was no clear route for him to leave New Orleans?


I'm sure he ends up staying in LA but it's interesting that he shows no indication to act like he's going to stay yet.

This feels kinda similar to the original Dwight trade. I doubt it plays out the same way, but I really hope it does. It would be hilarious to see the Lakers and Boston both dealing with this ****.

If AD leaves it could cripple the lakers for a decade since they’ve traded so many picks.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:01 pm
by spearsy23
Pillendreher wrote:It is kind of astonishing how fast perception of a player can change. Just a season ago Anthony Davis was this humble guy playing for a small market team. Now it looks like he's turned into a "I need the publicity" douchebag. Or maybe that was always the case and he just shut up while there was no clear route for him to leave New Orleans?

It's probably telling that this is what happens with >50% of young Superstars. It may be time to stop assigning blame to these guys and just call it a reality of life. It's pretty much the same blueprint for everyone now.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:01 pm
by spearsy23
ThunderBolt wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:
I'm sure he ends up staying in LA but it's interesting that he shows no indication to act like he's going to stay yet.

This feels kinda similar to the original Dwight trade. I doubt it plays out the same way, but I really hope it does. It would be hilarious to see the Lakers and Boston both dealing with this ****.

If AD leaves it could cripple the lakers for a decade since they’ve traded so many picks.

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Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:35 pm
by ThunderBolt
After going 1-6 from three, Russ follows it up with a 3-11 performance today. That’s right, he took 11 threes, lol.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:53 pm
by Pillendreher
ThunderBolt wrote:After going 1-6 from three, Russ follows it up with a 3-11 performance today. That’s right, he took 11 threes, lol.


Shooters shoot.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:09 am
by RalphSampsonJr
ThunderBolt wrote:After going 1-6 from three, Russ follows it up with a 3-11 performance today. That’s right, he took 11 threes, lol.


Not gonna miss that!

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:45 pm
by spearsy23
Zion is going to be a thing. I thought he'd really struggle this year, but whew.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:57 pm
by ThunderBolt
spearsy23 wrote:Zion is going to be a thing. I thought he'd really struggle this year, but whew.

As much of a freak as he is right now, it’s crazy to imagine what he’s going to be like with a couple more years in the weight room and conditioning. The kid is so humble. He’s impossible not to root for.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:52 am
by Pillendreher
I for one am already weary of the hype.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:19 pm
by spearsy23
Pillendreher wrote:I for one am already weary of the hype.

Germans are renowned for hating fun, so this isn't surprising.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:48 am
by Pillendreher
spearsy23 wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:I for one am already weary of the hype.

Germans are renowned for hating fun, so this isn't surprising.


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Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:52 am
by wco81
Fisrt game for Westbrook with Rockets. Not a bad stats line. He took most shots for the team with Harden in foul trouble. Harden didn’t have a great game either.

But many of his points came from attacking the rim, making or drawing fouls. He didn’t shoot bad from 3 but he’s going to get some looks.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:24 am
by Pillendreher
Read on Twitter


So proud.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:29 am
by ThunderBolt
wco81 wrote:Fisrt game for Westbrook with Rockets. Not a bad stats line. He took most shots for the team with Harden in foul trouble. Harden didn’t have a great game either.

But many of his points came from attacking the rim, making or drawing fouls. He didn’t shoot bad from 3 but he’s going to get some looks.

He was average for three quarters and had a really good fourth. Overall I wouldn’t describe anything I saw as drastically different than last year. He shot 41% from the field, 63% from the free throw line, made some great passes and had a good night shooting threes. A lot of his jumpers were barely drawing iron. Even though he was 3-7 from three, that’s fools gold. The rest of the rockets were horrible.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:22 pm
by spearsy23
ThunderBolt wrote:
wco81 wrote:Fisrt game for Westbrook with Rockets. Not a bad stats line. He took most shots for the team with Harden in foul trouble. Harden didn’t have a great game either.

But many of his points came from attacking the rim, making or drawing fouls. He didn’t shoot bad from 3 but he’s going to get some looks.

He was average for three quarters and had a really good fourth. Overall I wouldn’t describe anything I saw as drastically different than last year. He shot 41% from the field, 63% from the free throw line, made some great passes and had a good night shooting threes. A lot of his jumpers were barely drawing iron. Even though he was 3-7 from three, that’s fools gold. The rest of the rockets were horrible.

He absolutely took over the 4th until d'antoni sat him, and he did it without pounding the ball. It was all transition and rebounding. If harden and Gordon hadn't forgotten how to play basketball they could've cruised.

Gordon takes some God awful shots for a guy who isn't actually a great shooter.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:57 pm
by ThunderBolt
Mavs are a lot of to fun to watch.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:13 am
by spearsy23
Ja Morant is going to be an amazing player. He's so good, especially for someone who feels like he had such a long way to go before he's a finished product.

Re: Around the NBA: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA EDITION

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:20 am
by spearsy23
Is seth the better curry?