Smith is terrible at feeding Davis. When does anybody with a modicum of passing ability come back to help AD out?
By chandlerparsons Go To PostSmith is terrible at feeding Davis. When does anybody with a modicum of passing ability come back to help AD out?Ish was awesome at setting up Noel so it is weird to see..
I mean he isn't good but he was good with our bigs...even the shitty ones
By knux-future Go To PostIsh was awesome at setting up Noel so it is weird to see..So is it just a matter of needing time to gel? I see Davis waiting to get the ball after he sets the pick, and then Smith doing some random ish, I dunno. Then again, other people taking bad shots instead of giving it to Davis happened a lot in the random games I caught last season, too.
I mean he isn't good but he was good with our bigs…even the shitty ones
By chandlerparsons Go To PostSo is it just a matter of needing time to gel? I see Davis waiting to get the ball after he sets the pick, and then Smith doing some random ish, I dunno. Then again, other people taking bad shots instead of giving it to Davis happened a lot in the random games I caught last season, too.Kinda. Ish knew where to get Noel the ball ASAP but since that was just alley oops, It may be easier. There is a reason dude has played on 9 teams in 5 years... good and bad.
Well that was depressing.
Cant get too upset though. 3 of 5 starters out. Our 1-3 PG's all injured. Davis trying way too hard in a new system to try and carry the team and forcing everything. All against the best team in the league. Not to make excuses but with no one trying to help him get going. Lots of me first Basketball.
Sucks though that our first outing this season is a road back to back.
Cant get too upset though. 3 of 5 starters out. Our 1-3 PG's all injured. Davis trying way too hard in a new system to try and carry the team and forcing everything. All against the best team in the league. Not to make excuses but with no one trying to help him get going. Lots of me first Basketball.
Sucks though that our first outing this season is a road back to back.
By Moris Go To PostPelicans roster needs a makeover. Luckily they have a lot of timeI don't think we can say that yet. Unless you mean actually having our key players back.
Lakers beginning schedule is super road heavy. Gonna fuck around and get Skal or Ben SImmon, I sweater gawd.
By Jonm Go To PostI don't think we can say that yet. Unless you mean actually having our key players back.
I doubt The Pelicans will ever have all their key players at once, which is part of the problem. Davis will be 24 when NOLA will have like 50 mil in salary cap to spend, just hope they don't keep trying those win-now moves.
CHICAGO – Derrick Rose said he is still dealing with blurred vision as he continues to recover from a fractured left orbital bone and that he is keeping only one eye open when on the court.WTF IS HE PLAYING
I thought Thibbs was fired??
By Moris Go To PostI doubt The Pelicans will ever have all their key players at once, which is part of the problem.That is a concern. One I have had for a couple years now. Im trying to be optimistic but the tidal wave of injuries - once again - has me on the verge of complete exhaustion.
Its just frustrating that after 3 years I still don't actually know what we have with our roster because we can't ever be completely healthy....Other than an oft injured roster.
I think the Pelicans bigger issue is that the players surrounding AD just aren't that good even when healthy. At best, they don't fit stylistically. At worst, they got huge concerns in some capacity and don't really fit into a role really well that is best suited for AD's talents.
I swear no one is reading the headlines I made in the OP
Y'all got AD for the next 6 seasons while the cap is exploding, Every GM/Owner in the league is jealous, would be a shame if the FO doesn't take full advantage of that.
By Jonm Go To PostThat is a concern. One I have had for a couple years now. Im trying to be optimistic but the tidal wave of injuries - once again - has me on the verge of complete exhaustion.
Y'all got AD for the next 6 seasons while the cap is exploding, Every GM/Owner in the league is jealous, would be a shame if the FO doesn't take full advantage of that.
By reilo Go To PostI think the Pelicans bigger issue is that the players surrounding AD just aren't that good even when healthy. At best, they don't fit stylistically. At worst, they got huge concerns in some capacity and don't really fit into a role really well that is best suited for AD's talents.I honestly think Jrue should be a very good compliment with Davis. Great defensive PG when healthy and focused and can be a above average facilitator and shooter. Gordon has a nice role as a 3rd or 4th offensive option and a lights out spot up shooter....If he can stay healthy(not likely). Everyone else I am skeptical on. Evans is a great energy bench player but i don't think he is a legit starter. Cole too. Qpon would be a great backup guard and SF but not a legit starter IMO. I like our roster when healthy but don't love it.
I honestly wish Dell Demps was fired with Monty. We need a fresh start and a better organizational structure.
By reilo Go To PostI think the Pelicans bigger issue is that the players surrounding AD just aren't that good even when healthy. At best, they don't fit stylistically. At worst, they got huge concerns in some capacity and don't really fit into a role really well that is best suited for AD's talents.I'd keep Anderson and Pondexter, everyone else on that roster needs to be dealt
By reilo Go To PostWTF IS HE PLAYINGbecause if he wasn't people would be calling him names and shit like they did when he took his time coming back from the other injuries.
I thought Thibbs was fired??
By noonecares Go To PostI'd keep Anderson and Pondexter, everyone else on that roster needs to be dealtNo way Anderson is retained. Should of been moved TBH. We just spent 140 million on his position on the best PF in the game(though couldn't tell it tonight). And Anderson hasn't been consistent. And he has been awful defensively and at the end of games. Qpon is great because of his salary. So i agree there. Though not as a starter.
By reilo Go To PostWTF IS HE PLAYING
I thought Thibbs was fired??
Play with one eye, still gets 18 points and 5 assists.
Just means he's gonna get better.
By Jonm Go To PostNo way Anderson is retained. Should of been moved TBH. We just spent 140 million on his position on the best PF in the game(though couldn't tell it tonight). And Anderson hasn't been consistent. And he has been awful defensively and at the end of games. Qpon is great because of his salary. So i agree there. Though not as a starter.just checked basketball reference and you're right, 13/4.5 last season is not good, I figure you'd be able to hide him defensively when you have AD and Asik but if he's not providing spacing (34% from 3 is yikes-tier) or rebounding then you need to look into getting another stretch 4
By Mamba Go To Post
RIP Sir Charles
whelp...
By Mamba Go To Post
RIP Sir Charles
These guys are trolling everyone. Gonna be awful funny if they never chip again.
Remember when Cuban did that shit and then took the Larry O Brian trophy with him into a men's bathroom to piss with? Basketball gods probably weren't too pleased with that shit.
By Vahagn Go To PostThese guys are trolling everyone. Gonna be awful funny if they never chip again.
Remember when Cuban did that shit and then took the Larry O Brian trophy with him into a men's bathroom to piss with? Basketball gods probably weren't too pleased with that shit.
regardless if they chip again that shirt will never be wrong
The thing about being a historic team is you get to say and do stuff like this, especially since it's in response to criticism concerning their championship team. You have an ironclad, eternal "scoreboard" rebuttal no matter what happens.
I'm not trying to rain on the Warriors parade, and lord knows Chuck says tons of stupid stuff, but not all rules are stupid, just because their is an exception once in a while.
The best shooting backcourt ever coupled with a historically great defense and tons of injuries to competitors is what it took.
It's like saying never trade a big for a small. That made sense for decades, until Vlade was traded for Kobe. But that's an exception.
You can't win a chip with one superstar and a bunch of role players. Rick Barry did it, and then like 30 years later Dirk did it. That doesn't mean it's bad advice to steer clear of building those kinds of teams.
If the Warriors never win again and instead teams like the Thunder or Spurs or Cavs win, Chuck's general rule still applies.
The best shooting backcourt ever coupled with a historically great defense and tons of injuries to competitors is what it took.
It's like saying never trade a big for a small. That made sense for decades, until Vlade was traded for Kobe. But that's an exception.
You can't win a chip with one superstar and a bunch of role players. Rick Barry did it, and then like 30 years later Dirk did it. That doesn't mean it's bad advice to steer clear of building those kinds of teams.
If the Warriors never win again and instead teams like the Thunder or Spurs or Cavs win, Chuck's general rule still applies.
By reilo Go To PostWTF IS HE PLAYINGAm I supposed to believe he innocent in rape case too?
I thought Thibbs was fired??
By Vahagn Go To PostI'm not trying to rain on the Warriors parade, and lord knows Chuck says tons of stupid stuff, but not all rules are stupid, just because their is an exception once in a while.warriors aren't a jumpshooting team tho really
The best shooting backcourt ever coupled with a historically great defense and tons of injuries to competitors is what it took.
It's like saying never trade a big for a small. That made sense for decades, until Vlade was traded for Kobe. But that's an exception.
You can't win a chip with one superstar and a bunch of role players. Rick Barry did it, and then like 30 years later Dirk did it. That doesn't mean it's bad advice to steer clear of building those kinds of teams.
If the Warriors never win again and instead teams like the Thunder or Spurs or Cavs win, Chuck's general rule still applies.
klay thompson shot like 40% in the finals with jr smith checking him a lot of the time
sit your ass down clown and cede credit to mvp curry and finals mvp iguodala
sit your ass down clown and cede credit to mvp curry and finals mvp iguodala
By Red Blaster Go To Postklay thompson shot like 40% in the finals with jr smith checking him a lot of the time
sit your ass down clown and cede credit to mvp curry and finals mvp iguodala
Wtf is this even.
I didn't know winning a chip only pertains to a single series. My apologies.
By DY_nasty Go To Postwarriors aren't a jumpshooting team tho really
Nah, I think they are. At least Chuck's definition anyway. A team without low post threats that you can get the ball to for a double team or high percentage shot. Spurs have Duncan, splitter and now LMA. Every Lebron team post 2011 has Lebron plus another big or two that are effective down there. Warriors don't really have anyone that would scare you or would command a double team. And if the Warriors are posting up Iggy or Bogut you're happy as a defense. They're mediocre and the ball is out of Steph's hands.
Dallas, Miami, Spurs and Warriors were all jump shooting teams. That trend was emerging when Dallas won.
that post wasnt about you vaughn
cool your jets with the persecution complex
reminded me of wiggins in college where he'd get a free throw parade amidst a 5-19 night
alarming how comfortable brow is with jabstapping in the triple threat and jacking one-dribble pull ups
cool your jets with the persecution complex
lmao @ AD's statline last night
PER of 2.6 as a result of that fukery
reminded me of wiggins in college where he'd get a free throw parade amidst a 5-19 night
alarming how comfortable brow is with jabstapping in the triple threat and jacking one-dribble pull ups
By reilo Go To PostDallas, Miami, Spurs and Warriors were all jump shooting teams. That trend was emerging when Dallas won.
Uh, no. All those teams have legitimate low post threats. The era itself is changing, but if you can isolate Lebron or Duncan or Dirk in the low/mid post and get a quality look or a double team - you're a multi dimensional team.
This isn't just about whether or not you shoot threes, it's about whether or not you're forced to rely on jump shots because you have no interior post game. That's always been Charles' definition.
Charles' definition of a low post player is Malone, Shaq and prime Duncan. A player you dump the ball into 15-20 times a game.
None of those teams had that and Dirk isn't a traditional big by any means.
None of those teams had that and Dirk isn't a traditional big by any means.
By reilo Go To PostCharles' definition of a low post player is Malone, Shaq and prime Duncan. A player you dump the ball into 15-20 times a game.
None of those teams had that and Dirk isn't a traditional big by any means.
I don't think that's the case at all. There hasn't been anyone like that in the league for 7-8 years and Charles keeps bringing it up. The narrative coinciding with them winning has been that Dirk developed a low post game instead of just an outside one. Ditto for Lebron. Lebron was constantly taking Durant in the post in 2012 and been using it regularly since.
The 09-10 lakers had 3 guys in Kobe/Pau/Bynum. But most teams don't need 3 guys with The way the league has changed. And as unguardable as Dirk was that season with his fadeaway, he definitely counted.
Spoelstra was ahead of the game, and combined with greatest player in a generation turned that into four straight finals appearances. Kerr's variation on that pace and space approach, combined with the greatest shooter of all time, registered one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.
Charles' era of bigs and constant post ups and long twos is more or less a relic at this point. Every contender is a jump shooting team under his definition.
Charles' era of bigs and constant post ups and long twos is more or less a relic at this point. Every contender is a jump shooting team under his definition.