*AHEM*
Listed as guard. Will play behind Klay and Harden.
Crunch-time lineup is… Rose/Curry/Harden/Parsons/Davis?
Either that or we'll have to have somebody who can't run (Cousins) or somebody who can't shoot (Faried) on the floor.
Holy fuck this is awful.
That's three top 15 players, an elite role player and whatever the fuck Rose turns out to be. Obviously it would be nice to have more defense, but they should crush just about every team.
Your post has nothing to do with parity.I'm hoping for parity again.
parity is overrated.
In a league that pretends like the Spurs' way of basketball is "how it should be" but pushes commercials of the Clippers alleyooping on the Bucks, I suppose you're right.
I can't see us just crushing everyone like that. These are all really young players. They'll do stupid shit. All at once too most likely.
I could actually see the US team losing once or twice this year.
I could actually see the US team losing once or twice this year.
lol seriouslyYour post has nothing to do with parity.I'm hoping for parity again.
parity is overrated.
In a league that pretends like the Spurs' way of basketball is "how it should be" but pushes commercials of the Clippers alleyooping on the Bucks, I suppose you're right.
Wolves at this point need to have a fire sale and fully commit to the tank. Get rid of Pek and KMart and let Dieng/LaVine/Wiggins develop.
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=k6y7dj8
I love how you say "time to tank" when they've been rebuilding since they traded Garnett in 2007. KG is going to retire before they get back to the playoffs and you want them to commit to another 3-4 years of losing? There's a line where you cross into super pathetic territory, and rebuilding your rebuild for the 3rd time in a row is exactly that line.
I laughed out loud.
http://i.imgur.com/VWDuvYv.jpg
Is that a Nike swoosh for a part? Goin hard I see.
Is Love even as good as Toronto-era Bosh? We forget, but Bosh was fucking good before he went to the Heat and sacrificed his style of play and became a defensive-minded big to help the team win.
That's a helluva question. I agree with what others have said. You trade some offense for some defense.
After 2007, everyone told San Antonio to just blow it up and start from scratch. Then they said the same thing in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011…
It's not fair to look at the Spurs as a model. It all starts with Tim Duncan. GOAT big man who survived the last other GOAT big man (Shaq), who now plays in an era where big men are wussies, who is a low-key guy in a small market surrounded by a bunch of low-key guys, who are all coached by a GOAT who has changed the identity of the team a minimum of three times over Duncan's career (Twin Towers/Duncan; Tony Parker; International Style ball???) to accommodate the players that have been drafted from around the world, which probably wouldn't work in a big city because the fans would be like "Who the **** is an Emmanuel Ginobili?" Hell, Stern couldn't even pronounce the man's name when he was drafted.
Naw, there will never be another franchise like the 1999-present Spurs. So yeah, 'WHO KNOWS?" is correct.
If Australia had Bogut and Patty I think they'd take this team
Mills/Delly/Newley/Baynes/Bogut
Sexum, Andersen, Jingles, Bairstow and Jawai on the bench.
Also looking forward to Andray Blatche giving no fucks for The Phillipines.
Mills/Delly/Newley/Baynes/Bogut
Sexum, Andersen, Jingles, Bairstow and Jawai on the bench.
Also looking forward to Andray Blatche giving no fucks for The Phillipines.
This is crazier when you consider Durant played six(I think it's six?) less playoff series in this span.
Good lord would someone get that man a bench so he doesn't have to shorten his career trying to carry a bunch of bads?
Zep, the dream is real.
76ers To Acquire Anthony Bennett, Thad Young To Wolves As Part Of Love Trade
The Philadelphia 76ers will be included in the final version of the Kevin Love trade, acquiring Anthony Bennett from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will acquire Thaddeus Young instead of Bennett, along with Andrew Wiggins and a first round pick.
The 76ers will now have Bennett, Nerlens Noel and Michael Carter-Williams as lottery picks from the 2013 NBA Draft.
Via Mark Perner/Philadelphia Daily News
This Harden and Barkley Footlocker is ad is pretty funny : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24KTBp8qQIo
Noel looked too good in Summer League, the 76ers might have been looking down the 3rd or 4th worst record this year. Bennett will get them back to absolute bottom. And that's important because they'll be able to get... Karl Towns Jr.? Justice Winslow?
Noel looked too good in Summer League, the 76ers might have been looking down the 3rd or 4th worst record this year. Bennett will get them back to absolute bottom. And that's important because they'll be able to get… Karl Towns Jr.? Justice Winslow?
I'm keeping a close eye on Kevon Looney as a potentially underrated SF prospect...otherwise idk..
RT @HayloHaylz: Dante Exum just hurt is knee trying to dunk, now on sideline #fibastrike http://t.co/4ocvgGoHdI
RT @HayloHaylz: Dante Exum just hurt is knee trying to dunk, now on sideline #fibastrike http://t.co/4ocvgGoHdIWish I could see the replay. I wonder if it happened on the landing?
edit: just an ankle sprain?
to accommodate the players that have been drafted from around the world, which probably wouldn't work in a big city because the fans would be like "Who the **** is an Emmanuel Ginobili?" Hell, Stern couldn't even pronounce the man's name when he was drafted.
Did you just suggest that a small city in Texas is more accepting of international players than a big metropolitan area like LA or NY or Chicago?
Toni Kukoc, Vlade Divac, Sasha Vujacic, Drazen Petrovic would all like a word with you.
In fact, that's what Dallas did in 2011 too, Spurs just did it more beautifully this time. Those are two offensively genius coaches who manage low key franchise players, that's a gift they have to operate with.
why God.Thad is going to walk in a year anyway. You're getting last year's #1 pick for him, a player Hinkie was prepared to trade Jrue for.
why
You're not going to get a better return than that for a year rental of Thad Young.
this is so nice, so complementary. I mean, that's the nicest way to refer to last year's #1 pick.why God.Thad is going to walk in a year anyway. You're getting last year's #1 pick for him, a player Hinkie was prepared to trade Jrue for.
why
You're not going to get a better return than that for a year rental of Thad Young.
this is so nice, so complementary. I mean, that's the nicest way to refer to last year's #1 pick.We all know he's asthmatic and Canadian, I'm just trying to put it in perspective.
"Giving up two 2nd rounders for a former #2 pick isn't bad at all." - Someone telling this to Rodeo, circa July 12, 2010
Then again, Beasley ended up averaging 19.2/5.6/45% on that Wolves team :lol:
Then again, Beasley ended up averaging 19.2/5.6/45% on that Wolves team :lol:
From 2008-2010 everyone tried to duplicate the Lakers and get big up front. The name of the game was matching up with Gasol/Bynum/Odom. Then Miami came in and the name of the game was playing small ball because Miami would run big teams off the floor.
With the Lakers and Heat eras done, I wonder what the new trend is going to be. Beautiful Basketball can't be duplicated by any more than maybe 4 or 5 teams.
With the Lakers and Heat eras done, I wonder what the new trend is going to be. Beautiful Basketball can't be duplicated by any more than maybe 4 or 5 teams.
"Giving up two 2nd rounders for a former #2 pick isn't bad at all." - Someone telling this to Rodeo, circa July 12, 2010
Then again, Beasley ended up averaging 19.2/5.6/45% on that Wolves team :lol:
I would trade two 2nd rounders for Bennett.
He's not fat. There's just more of him to love.
Going into the 2013 draft, I was clowning on 2 prospects....
both of which will probably be on my team this year.
yep. Karma is real
both of which will probably be on my team this year.
yep. Karma is real
People need to stop holding guys up based on the slot they were drafted. After they play in the league, it doesn't mean anything anymore. I know Derrick Williams was drafted second overall, but he sucks, so who cares.
Yeah, Anthony Bennett was drafted with the top pick, but he had a terrible rookie season. If the Wolves can flip that contract for Thad Young, it's a big win.
Yeah, Anthony Bennett was drafted with the top pick, but he had a terrible rookie season. If the Wolves can flip that contract for Thad Young, it's a big win.
People need to stop holding guys up based on the slot they were drafted. After they play in the league, it doesn't mean anything anymore. I know Derrick Williams was drafted second overall, but he sucks, so who cares.It's not just the position he was drafted at but the fact that Hinkie has been high on him all along for some reason.
Yeah, Anthony Bennett was drafted with the top pick, but he had a terrible rookie season. If the Wolves can flip that contract for Thad Young, it's a big win.
I'd give him one not-obese year before comparing him to Bargnani or whoever.
The Cavs offered a first-round pick to the Nuggets for Timofey Mozgov.amazing.
The Cavs will need a center behind Anderson Varejao and Mozgov would be a nice fit. He's not a great offensive guy, but who needs more offense with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love? Mozgov projects as the starting center for the Nuggets, so if he's dealt he'd open up more playing time for JaVale McGee, J.J. Hickson, Jusuf Nurkic
If that deal is on the table why have the Nuggets not already accepted?The Cavs offered a first-round pick to the Nuggets for Timofey Mozgov.amazing.
The Cavs will need a center behind Anderson Varejao and Mozgov would be a nice fit. He's not a great offensive guy, but who needs more offense with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love? Mozgov projects as the starting center for the Nuggets, so if he's dealt he'd open up more playing time for JaVale McGee, J.J. Hickson, Jusuf Nurkic
Howard and Harden having dinners and meals alone without teammates. Talking shit. Proclaiming they are the two most important on the team.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2156716-dwight-howard-and-james-harden-eat-separately-from-houston-rockets-teammates
LMAO @ Rockets chemistry.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2156716-dwight-howard-and-james-harden-eat-separately-from-houston-rockets-teammates
LMAO @ Rockets chemistry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYJULACcao
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYJULACcaoApparently he's been actually trying at USA camp.
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
Howard and Harden having dinners and meals alone without teammates. Talking shit. Proclaiming they are the two most important on the team.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2156716-dwight-howard-and-james-harden-eat-separately-from-houston-rockets-teammates
LMAO @ Rockets chemistry.
Frauden and Coward deserve each other. I give this Rockets team 1 or 2 more season before they implode entirely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYJULACcaoApparently he's been actually trying at USA camp.
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
Does this actually mean anything when he can't stay in front of guys like Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall and Luke Babbitt?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYJULACcaoApparently he's been actually trying at USA camp.
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
who doesn't
usa basketball is pretty much the one time where almost any star tries on both sides of the court
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYJULACcao
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
I couldn't watch more than 2 minutes of that. He's literally standing in one place every clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYJULACcao
you guys have seen the Harden defense videos right? He's the most atrocious defender I've ever seen, and he's in his early 20's with all the energy to play defense. Wow.
I couldn't watch more than 2 minutes of that. He's literally standing in one place every clip.
That's his off ball defense where he's not seeing man and ball and allowing for back door cuts and wing cuts. His on ball defense is even more atrocious. He'll occasionally move his feet east to west but never North to South. Anyone who tries to drive past him can, all he does is a half hearted attempted at a reach around steal.
It's not even like he's helping out on defense and too lazy to close out. That's your typical bad defensive wing. But to get torched by your man when you're providing 0 help defense? that's just a new level of ineptitude.
all they have to do is cut cousins and a loss is pretty much assured
Average to bad perimeter defenders, no pure point guard...and historically good defensive bigs don't have nearly the same impact at the next level, so AD aint gonna show out like you might expect.
And if Rose gets phantom pain again...
Average to bad perimeter defenders, no pure point guard...and historically good defensive bigs don't have nearly the same impact at the next level, so AD aint gonna show out like you might expect.
And if Rose gets phantom pain again...
all they have to do is cut cousins and a loss is pretty much assuredRuss gonna get his MVP
Average to bad perimeter defenders, no pure point guard…and historically good defensive bigs don't have nearly the same impact at the next level, so AD aint gonna show out like you might expect.
And if Rose gets phantom pain again…
fuck a rose
all they have to do is cut cousins and a loss is pretty much assuredRuss gonna get his MVP
Average to bad perimeter defenders, no pure point guard…and historically good defensive bigs don't have nearly the same impact at the next level, so AD aint gonna show out like you might expect.
And if Rose gets phantom pain again…
fuck a rose
? I thought YNot pulled out already
Howard and Harden having dinners and meals alone without teammates. Talking shit. Proclaiming they are the two most important on the team.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2156716-dwight-howard-and-james-harden-eat-separately-from-houston-rockets-teammates
LMAO @ Rockets chemistry.
It all makes sense now. Bosh wanted no part of that. :lol:
that Harden/Howard article was actually a total strawman article, is a joke, and whoever published that should have no credibility left for the rest of their life...holy shit talk about taken out of context:
https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/497831993476784128
ROFL so he updates, and this is what he writes:
https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/497831993476784128
ROFL so he updates, and this is what he writes:
It's scary enough that the possibly mistranslated takeaways you can find in the original text are actually believable claims. That alone doesn't speak too kindly to Houston's chemistry after a disappointing offseason.
