By n8 dogg Go To PostThis is where I think the Tatum MVP shouts are misguided, and I guess it depends on your definition of MVP.There was an unwritten rule that the MVP had to be on a top 3 team from the west or east before Russ.
Tatum has been the best player on the best team. But in terms of value to the team, Jokic, Doncic, Durant and Giannis are all above him. Probably Embiid too.
Historically, has the prize been for best player or most valuable player, or are they synonymous with each other?
By blackace Go To PostThere was an unwritten rule that the MVP had to be on a top 3 team from the west or east before Russ.pre-Russ there was a 27 year streak where you had to have a top 2 seed and likely no.1.
the last #3 seed to win it was Michael Jordan in 1988.
since then it was 22 no.1 seeds and 5 no.2 seeds out of 27 MVPs.
then came Russ in 2017.
(the five 2 seeds to win it from 1988 to 2016 were Hakeem, Duncan, Nash, LeBron and KD)
By DiPro Go To Postpre-Russ there was a 27 year streak where you had to have a top 2 seed and likely no.1.yeah, like I said top 3 seed at the lowest until Russ.
the last #3 seed to win it was Michael Jordan in 1988.
since then it was 22 no.1 seeds and 5 no.2 seeds out of 27 MVPs.
then came Russ in 2017.
(the five 2 seeds to win it from 1988 to 2016 were Hakeem, Duncan, Nash, LeBron and KD)
Guys used to take days off all the time, but they'd do it on the court. Just easier to hide a listless, 4/12, getting-my-cardio performance if the score is 95-90. Stats are going to remain up for individual stars if no one wants to play when they aren't 100% into it.
By reilo Go To PostTheir defense sucksThey just got 2 of their guys back that can play defense, but it sure didn't help lol. Mavs still missing their best defensive player for quite a while though... Kleber is like the most important guy for the defense sadly.
By blackace Go To PostYoung acts right everytime they play the MavsIt wasn't even Trae, dude felt invisible last night. It was all Dejounte. Dude was honestly incredible
By Sho_Nuff82 Go To PostGuys used to take days off all the time, but they'd do it on the court. Just easier to hide a listless, 4/12, getting-my-cardio performance if the score is 95-90. Stats are going to remain up for individual stars if no one wants to play when they aren't 100% into it.Yeah I think load management is actually an underrated reason for the crazy performances, it's a lot easier to sustain an insane usage rate when you don't have to play 82 games.
If Celtics lose tonight it’ll be 5 straight loses to the warriors
Lmao might as well cancel the season
Lmao might as well cancel the season
By reilo Go To Post
Masai lmao
So from what I'm reading here:
Cam Thomas
Kessler Edwards
2nd rd pick
for OG
Maybe the Raps give up Koloko for the salaries to match.
The Knicks defense is a fucking disaster without Robinson. Is it too late to get in on the Wemby sweepstakes?
By reilo Go To PostPretty sure "a pick" means FRP for OG
Done. Masai where you at
Murray and Jokic look like the death combo. With him back I think the Nuggets are unstoppable in the west. Boston might pull it off this year but it's gonna be a good finals
By Not Go To PostMurray and Jokic look like the death combo. With him back I think the Nuggets are unstoppable in the west. Boston might pull it off this year but it's gonna be a good finalsDon't underestimate how dumb Murray can be though. He can play the Nuggets out of close games quite easily. But yeah...they look like they SHOULD be the team out West, but they just never seem to get there.
By joefu Go To PostThey just got 2 of their guys back that can play defense, but it sure didn't help lol. Mavs still missing their best defensive player for quite a while though… Kleber is like the most important guy for the defense sadly.Dejounte is dope.
It wasn't even Trae, dude felt invisible last night. It was all Dejounte. Dude was honestly incredible
But Young not turning the ball over, taking dumb heat check shots and just playing under control, makes the Hawks a much better team. Unfortunately, you are only promised that Young against the Mavs
By DY_nasty Go To PostTrade Randle for 4 frp while we can
teams are so concerned with getting the last shot in a tie game with such little regard for getting a decent one or doing anything other than an iso
By DY_nasty Go To PostBen be like "somebody should do something"Biid being actually good after missing two years spared Ben of ever having to be on a team without someone to carry..
and it has stunted him via allowing him to hide
Josh Hart might be the worst halfcourt offensive player in the league
I'd rather see Nas Little start at this point
I'd rather see Nas Little start at this point
By knux-future Go To PostDoc Rivers time RelioWon't matter if Dame can't make any open jumpshots
will be a close game shortly