By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostFor real can I get in on this?
You were in the league last year. Did you not get my email invites x 2?
whiteside is in a music video with khaled, future and rick ross lmao
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhzPeL7FAW6vx9ox5C
starts at 4:14
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhzPeL7FAW6vx9ox5C
starts at 4:14
This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.
Larry Sanders just tweeted that he landed in Texas.
First thought is Mavs, but I could see the Rox too. Spurs would be a dark horse.
First thought is Mavs, but I could see the Rox too. Spurs would be a dark horse.
Laker preseason, Kershaw hopefully extending Dodgers post season and the Democratic National Debate #1 on TV tonight ...
Lots of channel swapping.
Lots of channel swapping.
As a head's up for those that would care
Jay Bilas will be debating NCAA VP Oliver Luck on the proposition that college athletes should be allowed to be paid in a hosted debate on October 20th. -edit- FIRE is organizing and streaming the debate.
Jay Bilas will be debating NCAA VP Oliver Luck on the proposition that college athletes should be allowed to be paid in a hosted debate on October 20th. -edit- FIRE is organizing and streaming the debate.
Zach LaVine, starting shooting guard, through three pre-season games is putting up 6.3 ppg on 20% from the field and 14% from 3.
Maybe the problem isn't just that he's not a point guard...
Maybe the problem isn't just that he's not a point guard...
Rodeo, it's not that bad. At least you never witnessed a backcourt rotation of Sebastian Telfair, Juan Dixon and Steve Blake. Not to mention that a former GM of mine passed on Deron and Chris Paul because they thought Telfair was the PGOTF.
By etiolation Go To PostI always thought Steve Blake was decent. Maybe I only saw his good games.You never witnessed him airball a three in a must-win playoff game with 10 seconds on the shotclock of the game while one of the most clutch players in the league in Brandon Roy was standing next to him?
I was actually totally okay with Sebastian Telfair when he was playing like 25 minutes a night for the Wolves.
This thing where Mitchell just hands the starting job to LaVine is going to drive me crazy, though. He's not earned anything. Nothing about his play even suggests NBA player. If you don't want to start Kevin Martin, Shabazz Muhammad is right there and there's at least some amount of evidence he can play in the NBA.
This thing where Mitchell just hands the starting job to LaVine is going to drive me crazy, though. He's not earned anything. Nothing about his play even suggests NBA player. If you don't want to start Kevin Martin, Shabazz Muhammad is right there and there's at least some amount of evidence he can play in the NBA.
I was never high on LaVine. Watching him get drafted by Minnesota he looked like he had a terrible attitude. His lack of finesse and rough transition to the NBA after only 1 year of collegiate basketball as a backup isn't really helping his case or growth.
Maybe he'll get better, but I don't think he'll be a star. At either guard positions.
Maybe he'll get better, but I don't think he'll be a star. At either guard positions.
I still think Lavine can be a solid bench contributor, he was styling on DLeague talent.
Julius Handles been leveling up, haters b damned.
Julius Handles been leveling up, haters b damned.
By rodeoclown Go To PostWere people actually hating on Randle? I liked him in the draft last year.Hating isn't really the word.
If you ever wanted a tunnel-visioned, bulldozer of a PF with a handle so decent that it makes you question your crappy PGs that is GUARANTEED to be a doormat on defense for his entire career - he's your guy.
By rodeoclown Go To PostWere people actually hating on Randle? I liked him in the draft last year.
Me and Kado were even hating on dude early on lol I think BA was the only person high on Randle since day 1.
I didn't want him on draft day, Clarkson outplayed him last summer league, this past summer league he looked the same.
Outside of a couple plays prior, his preseason sans game 1 was the first time he looked like what we were promised.
His touch around the rim is stupid....cause he looks outta control 9 times outta 10 but he's hitting pretty regularly, which is in line with what he did in college.
Even his defense has been much better recently, if he can lower his TOs and stay at this level I'd be stoked as far as year ones go.
Even his defense has been much better recently, if he can lower his TOs and stay at this level I'd be stoked as far as year ones go.
By Moris Go To PostMe and Kado were even hating on dude early on lol I think BA was the only person high on Randle since day 1.
I didn't want him on draft day, Clarkson outplayed him last summer league, this past summer league he looked the same.
Outside of a couple plays prior, his preseason sans game 1 was the first time he looked like what we were promised.
I liked the idea of Randle because I was legit shook of Embiid's foot and we were rumored to be interested. I did wonder if his game would translate. He still looks like a bull in a china shop at times but his blend of size and power is interesting. And since my team seems to be a dumpster fire for the next 80 years, I just want more great players in the league period.
By reilo Go To PostYou never witnessed him airball a three in a must-win playoff game with 10 seconds on the shotclock of the game while one of the most clutch players in the league in Brandon Roy was standing next to him?
After you've rooted for Dough Christie, that ain't even a thing anymore.
By Dark PhaZe Go To PostPost season kershlawl
If he gets run support I feel good about tonight. I feel good about Zach back at home too if we push it to 5. FUCK DA METS
I purposely avoided reaching strong conclusions on Randle because I really had no clue. I remember IWMTB hated him though, so I figured he can't be that bad...
:-P
:-P
I still feel Randle's career will rely on developing his jump shot and becoming a Milsap-type. Rebounding almost always translates to the pro game.
By DY_nasty Go To PostMKG was a better shooter in college.
Breath that shit in brehs
But Randle's form isn't jacked. Also, everyone in practice is saying his 15-17 footer is cash. It's been trash during the games, but if he's making them in practice at such a young age, that's a good sign.
By Vahagn Go To PostBut Randle's form isn't jacked. Also, everyone in practice is saying his 15-17 footer is cash. It's been trash during the games, but if he's making them in practice at such a young age, that's a good sign.Form is overrated.
So is practice gym shooting. I bet Dion Waiters hasn't missed an off-day jumper in 5 years.
nobody is going to step in front of Randles out of control ass for a contest in fucking pre-season of all places
nice kid, but wrong era
nice kid, but wrong era
By DY_nasty Go To PostForm is overrated.
So is practice gym shooting. I bet Dion Waiters hasn't missed an off-day jumper in 5 years.
So, just so we're clear. A guy with broken mechanics that takes several years just to reconstruct and has no history of making shots or confidence in his own shot is a better overall situation than a guy with solid mechanics who consistently hits jumpers in practice?
This is homerism at its finest man
your "its happening in an open gym but not the games but progress" homerism isn't any better of an argument
MKG 75% from FT in college and 26% from deep on a shot a game. Nobody thought he'd light it up in the pros--but there was hope he could be a 33% deep ball guy at some point based on some things--which is all he'd need to open up the paint.
Randle literally never worked on his shot at all at Kentucky. Bulldosed the entire season and it did nothing but transfer to the NBA from what we've seen--it's a formula that's been a complete death knell for tweeners
MKG 75% from FT in college and 26% from deep on a shot a game. Nobody thought he'd light it up in the pros--but there was hope he could be a 33% deep ball guy at some point based on some things--which is all he'd need to open up the paint.
Randle literally never worked on his shot at all at Kentucky. Bulldosed the entire season and it did nothing but transfer to the NBA from what we've seen--it's a formula that's been a complete death knell for tweeners
By Vahagn Go To PostSo, just so we're clear. A guy with broken mechanics that takes several years just to reconstruct and has no history of making shots or confidence in his own shot is a better overall situation than a guy with solid mechanics who consistently hits jumpers in practice?I think you just did that thing you do again where you jump all across the spectrum instead of just keeping the debate right where it was. MKG, as bad as a shooter as he win in college, never was at a point where he went 2 months without hitting a single jumper like Randle did. He went the whole tournament without a jumper. That says a lot more to everyone than hitting practice jumpers after another year off.
This is homerism at its finest man
MKG fixing his shot was a confidence thing as well as a realization that he'd never be able to gather off the dribble and get the most of a jumpshot in the NBA. As bad as his release was, his feet and balance were much worse. But that's going on to a different tangent.
Also, form is really overrated. Steve Nash is one of the best shooters of all time and people will say that his release is too slow.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postnobody is going to step in front of Randles out of control ass for a contest in fucking pre-season of all placesYeah... If he learns to put brakes on himself (which is asking for lot with how young he is), he could be a really good facilitator.
nice kid, but wrong era
Good thing Randle and MKG are in the paint PFs who will primarily operate 15 feet and closer.
What's that? Oh, a wing player in a perimeter heavy era?.....damn shame how that's going down.
What's that? Oh, a wing player in a perimeter heavy era?.....damn shame how that's going down.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Post"its happening in an open gym but not the games but progress" homerism isn't any better of an argument
MKG 75% from FT in college and 26% from deep on a shot a game. Nobody thought he'd light it up in the pros–but there was hope he could be a 33% deep ball guy at some point based on some things–which is all he'd need to open up the paint.
Randle literally never worked on his shot at all at Kentucky. Bulldosed the entire season and it did nothing but transfer to the NBA from what we've seen–it's a formula that's been a complete death knell for tweeners
considering the guy's essentially a rookie because of that broken leg last year, it's a much better argument. I'd be with you if he was trash 6 years in, but for a 20 year old kid with good mechanics to be hitting shots in practice is a good sign. It's a better sign than a guy that's several years in having to totally reconstruct his jump shot and still unable to show confidence or competence in it. Now, It would be a better sign if Randle was hitting them in games, but how many PF's come into the league with a pure jump shot since day one?
By DY_nasty Go To PostI think you just did that thing you do again where you jump all across the spectrum instead of just keeping the debate right where it was.
I responded to your college trolling by talking about mechanics and ability in the pro level practices. You responded to that, then bitched that I'm all over the place.
But you're right, let's talk about MKG in college when it's been years removed and he's still ass as a shooter.
By Vahagn Go To PostI responded to your college trolling by talking about mechanics and ability in the pro level practices. You responded to that, then bitched that I'm all over the place.MKG made bigger strides as a shooter than just about any player of the last decade
But you're right, let's talk about MKG in college when it's been years removed and he's still ass as a shooter.
i aint even trollin yet
i still got my julian wright analogies sitting in the back
By Moris Go To PostFrom a career 16.7% three point shooter to no longer trying. STRIDES.From kids crying at watching him shoot to actually having to be guarded at 18ft
The jumper no longer summons Cthulhu. That is major improvement.
but to be super serious tho, people don't know how hard it is to completely rework your jumper especially when it as fucked as MKGs was. Old Habits die hard and all that. And there is more to jumpers than 3s..he has made major strides on his midrange shots
but to be super serious tho, people don't know how hard it is to completely rework your jumper especially when it as fucked as MKGs was. Old Habits die hard and all that. And there is more to jumpers than 3s..he has made major strides on his midrange shots
I'm just giving DY a hard time. MKG from midrange is actually almost nearly a scary sight for defenses instead of a scary sight for his teammates now.
Being out half the season+ with a shoulder injury impedes progress on his biggest area of concern, fucks up his whole timetable of becoming Pippen then signing in LA.
Being out half the season+ with a shoulder injury impedes progress on his biggest area of concern, fucks up his whole timetable of becoming Pippen then signing in LA.
By rodeoclown Go To PostWere people actually hating on Randle? I liked him in the draft last year.everyone, sans Blackace. I liked the pick initially as well.
By Moris Go To PostI'm just giving DY a hard time. MKG from midrange is actually almost nearly a scary sight for defenses instead of a scary sight for his teammates now.I think his career is in jeopardy tbh
Being out half the season+ with a shoulder injury impedes progress on his biggest area of concern, fucks up his whole timetable of becoming Pippen then signing in LA.
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-carmelo-anthony-held-more-accountable-wants-to-be-this-year-101315
Melo's telling the Knicks coaching staff to stop treating him like a golden child and hold him accountable for bad play.
Melo's telling the Knicks coaching staff to stop treating him like a golden child and hold him accountable for bad play.
With more than 90 games of preseason complete, the average team is taking 25.1 three-pointers per game, up from 21.8 last preseason, which represents a 15 percent surge.
get em up
By reilo Go To PostSo they're going to get injured, over confident, and act like giant assholes while not making the playoffs?