Nets wont win a title with the garbage they have at center

[homecourtloss]

What "rim protection" did the Warriors ever have in their death lineup?

Bogut, and Dray were good enough. Also when you have Iggy, Klay and Dray not many people would get to the rim in the first place.

Bogut wasn't on the 17-18 Warriors.

Draymond is not "rim protection" lol.

https://www.nba.com/stats/players/defensive-impact/?sort=DEF_RIM_FG_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2016-17&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&CF=GP*GE*50

Draymond 4th best defensive fg% allowed at the rim in 2017.

He wasn’t nearly as good in 2018 and the Warriors coasted which dropped their defense from great to pretty good.

[Mrakar]

Funniest thing everyone lost their mind when they signed washed up Griffin and Aldridge while Lakers quitely got all-star center in Drummond....

[ThePersianFreak]

You would think 3 mega stars on one time would mean title but i feel both Philly and the Lakers are better. Especially the Lakers, best thing to happen to them this year is the nets.

That's because deep down, we all know Kyrie isn't a mega star based on his impact on winning.

[jc23]

You would think 3 mega stars on one time would mean title but i feel both Philly and the Lakers are better. Especially the Lakers, best thing to happen to them this year is the nets.

That's because deep down, we all know Kyrie isn't a mega star based on his impact on winning.

Kyrie is a step below (a #2 on a title team) but i mostly dont trust his mentality.

[jc23]

Funniest thing everyone lost their mind when they signed washed up Griffin and Aldridge while Lakers quitely got all-star center in Drummond....

ESPN has alot of influence on the way people think. people with a mind for the game knew Drummond was the better signing.

[Yeggo Poleggo]

There are no defensive liabilities on the floor lol

I'm pretty sure Kyrie and Harden can handle guarding Alex Caruso and KCP

The Lakers will clamp the Nets in the playoffs. Lakers in 6.

You wanna sig bet on it?

Absolutely. Lakers over the Nets in the Finals.

[hoosierdaddy34]

You're delusional if you think anyone can shut down Kevin Durant.

Anthony Davis could do nothing to stop Jimmy Butler and hes somehow going to shut down Kevin Durant

Alex Caruso and KCP on Harden AND Kyrie? Please stop.

I’m just fine with our number 1 rated defense against your three vs all the defensive liabilities you have on the floor trying to stop LeBron and AD.

There are no defensive liabilities on the floor lol

I'm pretty sure Kyrie and Harden can handle guarding Alex Caruso and KCP

that’s a pretty funny comedy routine you got going.

[Beethoven]

Funniest thing everyone lost their mind when they signed washed up Griffin and Aldridge while Lakers quitely got all-star center in Drummond....

Drummond has not really been that great with Lakers.

[Beethoven]

I’m just fine with our number 1 rated defense against your three vs all the defensive liabilities you have on the floor trying to stop LeBron and AD.

There are no defensive liabilities on the floor lol

I'm pretty sure Kyrie and Harden can handle guarding Alex Caruso and KCP

The Lakers will clamp the Nets in the playoffs. Lakers in 6.

Sorry it is not going to be the nets in the finals however.

[Hello Brooklyn]

The Lakers will clamp the Nets in the playoffs. Lakers in 6.

You wanna sig bet on it?

Absolutely. Lakers over the Nets in the Finals.

Assuming full health (stars only), I will agree for a week after the Finals.

Both have to make it for the bet to count.

[The_Hater]

You would think 3 mega stars on one time would mean title but i feel both Philly and the Lakers are better. Especially the Lakers, best thing to happen to them this year is the nets.

That's because deep down, we all know Kyrie isn't a mega star based on his impact on winning.

This isn’t the biggest issue. L Kyrie as your 3rd best player is still a pretty big luxury talent wise (ignoring other, obvious issues he brings with him). The main issue is the Nets are a pretty bad defensive team, especially when all 3 of their stars are on the floor together.

Great teams play both sides of the ball. And their other huge issue is I don’t think they’re going to be able to keep all their key players healthy throughout the playoffs.

[Yeggo Poleggo]

You wanna sig bet on it?

Absolutely. Lakers over the Nets in the Finals.

Assuming full health (stars only), I will agree for a week after the Finals.

Both have to make it for the bet to count.

Lock it in.

[Dave DaButcher]

Why do they need a center when they have super high-flying Blake protecting the rim??

Oh wait, never mind...

Read on Twitter

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[DCasey91]

Bogut, and Dray were good enough. Also when you have Iggy, Klay and Dray not many people would get to the rim in the first place.

Bogut wasn't on the 17-18 Warriors.

Draymond is not "rim protection" lol.

https://www.nba.com/stats/players/defensive-impact/?sort=DEF_RIM_FG_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2016-17&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&CF=GP*GE*50

Draymond 4th best defensive fg% allowed at the rim in 2017.

He wasn’t nearly as good in 2018 and the Warriors coasted which dropped their defense from great to pretty good.

Lol Draymond has been the best defender for like the last ten years. Him alone guarantees solid defense. Bogut was more than good enough he was an elite (top 3ish). rim protector. Peeps need to go back and look at what happened in 2016. Thompson/Lebron feasted when he and green was out. LBJ played out of his mind game 5-7. 31 rebounds between them game 5, Thompson had 15,16, Love had 14 game 7. They were eating on the boards with not much rim protection.

Nets biggest issue is health and how in the world you systemize the big three. They suck together defensively with Harris. Irving is invisible
Durant has lost a bit of athleticism (Doesn’t have Green, Iggy, Thompson behind him)
Harden is only good in the post

Needed an elite rim protector why they gave up Allen for peanuts is beyond me lol

[SF_Warriors]

What "rim protection" did the Warriors ever have in their death lineup?

Bogut, and Dray were good enough. Also when you have Iggy, Klay and Dray not many people would get to the rim in the first place.

Bogut wasn't on the 17-18 Warriors.

Draymond is not "rim protection" lol.

What defender is as good as draymond in any lineup on the nets?
How many defenders do the nets have the caliber of iguodala?

Its not just about rim protection..the nets do not have nearly the type of defensive versatility the KD era warriors had.

[7r5ur]

Funniest thing everyone lost their mind when they signed washed up Griffin and Aldridge while Lakers quitely got all-star center in Drummond....

Drummond has not really been that great with Lakers.

There is a good reason that ALL of these guys were available for free.

[dennythedino]

The Nets have enough firepower to beat most teams but they are going to have trouble with the Bucks, Sixers, and Lakers. Maybe even the Heat.

Their best defender is Bruce Brown? Claxton? Not sure if they are ready yet to play the defense needed to win championships.