I'd argue there's a higher likelihood of seeing another Stephen Curry before we see another Lebron or Durant type player.
i lived through the and1 era or fukkery. nothing was worse than that. motherfuckers hiding the ball in their shirt then throwing elbow assists off the backboard
Dy always blames Jordan for ruining basketball, I don't see how this is different?
The hard work argument is irrelevant because all superstars are hard workers. Curry's exceptional and probably impossible for another guy to be that effective at every area of the floor at that size.
I just see how blaming Jordan and blaming Curry for "ruining the game" is consistent. Either both arguments are stupid or neither are. I don't care much either way.
The hard work argument is irrelevant because all superstars are hard workers. Curry's exceptional and probably impossible for another guy to be that effective at every area of the floor at that size.
I just see how blaming Jordan and blaming Curry for "ruining the game" is consistent. Either both arguments are stupid or neither are. I don't care much either way.
By DY_nasty Go To Posti lived through the and1 era or fukkery. nothing was worse than that. motherfuckers hiding the ball in their shirt then throwing elbow assists off the backboardIf And1 and Aomine didn't ruin basketball, then Stephen Curry certainly won't. There's too much talent and the league is too small.
By 3SidedPolygons Go To PostDy always blames Jordan for ruining basketball, I don't see how this is different?huh
i did wut now
The hard work argument is irrelevant because all superstars are hard workers. Curry's exceptional and probably impossible for another guy to be that effective at every area of the floor at that size.lol
By reilo Go To PostIf And1 and Aomine didn't ruin basketball, then Stephen Curry certainly won't. There's too much talent and the league is too small.just talking about shit kids that high school kinds and younger emulate
and 1 era was the worst thing i've ever seen. an entire generation terrified of defense. everyone is a pg. isos as far the eye can see. carry the ball if you want to live.
shit was even worse than the aau brainwashing that goes on now
I don't think Jackson was blaming Curry for how he's celebrated. He would probably reword it to "the obsession with Curry is damaging the game". It's not the player's fault if the NBA culture celebrates the extremely rare stuff without highlighting how it works within the total skill set.
Can't believe I'm defending Mark Jackson.
Can't believe I'm defending Mark Jackson.
By etiolation Go To PostI don't think Jackson was blaming Curry for how he's celebrated. He would probably reword it to "the obsession with Curry is damaging the game". It's not the player's fault if the NBA culture celebrates the extremely rare stuff without highlighting how it works within the total skill set.I don't think he was straight up hating - but Mark's not an idiot. He knows when he's throwing shade.
Can't believe I'm defending Mark Jackson.
By PSYCH! Go To Postsleeved jerseys have already ruined the nbamcgrady da gawd worked hard until they traded his bff for drew gooden
also t mac was a lazy fuk
Allen Iverson is a far better argument to be made and I don't think anyone with a straight face can say that the players that came after him were ruined by watching him play growing up.
I'm just confused at the quote of "he's hurt the game", like what?
So let's absolve the kids of taking dumb shots and blame curry. If he was shooting a shitty percentage from 3, then sure. But he's at 44.5 for the season so far. So idgi
So let's absolve the kids of taking dumb shots and blame curry. If he was shooting a shitty percentage from 3, then sure. But he's at 44.5 for the season so far. So idgi
By reilo Go To PostAllen Iverson is a far better argument to be made and I don't think anyone with a straight face can say that the players that came after him were ruined by watching him play growing up.like kemba walker isn't my pg
Every era there's something "ruining" the game or whatever but it doesn't change the fundamental fact that dudes who work their fucking ass off and strive to improve at least get close to achieving something. I think throwing up 3s all of the time is ugly but that's not even the only thing the Warriors do, or Curry does. You're better off chiding the Rockets whose sole game is either Harden making the ugliest fucking drives to the basket possible or a bunch of other jerks chucking threes. That's the result of trying to emulate only PART of what a team is capable of and ignoring your team's actual talents for some stupid ass THREES WIN GAMES mentality.
By DY_nasty Go To Postlike kemba walker isn't my pgBlame Rich Cho.
By 13MillionDollarMan Go To PostEvery era there's something "ruining" the game or whatever but it doesn't change the fundamental fact that dudes who work their fucking ass off and strive to improve at least get close to achieving something. I think throwing up 3s all of the time is ugly but that's not even the only thing the Warriors do, or Curry does. You're better off chiding the Rockets whose sole game is either Harden making the ugliest fucking drives to the basket possible or a bunch of other jerks chucking threes. That's the result of trying to emulate only PART of what a team is capable of and ignoring your team's actual talents for some stupid ass THREES WIN GAMES mentality.
Mark is old school. Those people complain about everything ruining the game. Pop just basically said as much by saying the 3 point shot is ruining the game.
Also I'm damn sure Dy's complained about the Jordan era and tons of isos before. Made numerous comments about how it's a good thing we're moving away from it.
The only reason he's saying this is because when he coached the offense consisted of Harrison Barnes and Jermaine O'Neal post ups and occasionally they'd get Steph some easy shots.
Kerr's offense set him free and he's having a ridiculous season and won a title.
The post above about Harden ruining the game is much more on point.
Kerr's offense set him free and he's having a ridiculous season and won a title.
The post above about Harden ruining the game is much more on point.
not even entertaining that dumb shit lol
AI ruined more PGs than handchecking ever did. And AAU? Man that hustle is the worst... got 6'9 kids all over the country trying to imitate KD just to get steal money from parents. Just look at Aaron Gordon. Fucking clueless on offense an its because he was told to practice windmills instead of footwork.
By pilonv1 Go To PostThe only reason he's saying this is because when he coached the offense consisted of Harrison Barnes and Jermaine O'Neal post ups and occasionally they'd get Steph some easy shots.Harden can ruin the NBA, sure. He can't ruin high schools and rec leagues because its literally impossible to cheese the FT line like that anywhere except in the NBA.
Kerr's offense set him free and he's having a ridiculous season and won a title.
The post above about Harden ruining the game is much more on point.
AI ruined more PGs than handchecking ever did. And AAU? Man that hustle is the worst... got 6'9 kids all over the country trying to imitate KD just to get steal money from parents. Just look at Aaron Gordon. Fucking clueless on offense an its because he was told to practice windmills instead of footwork.
By DY_nasty Go To Postnot even entertaining that dumb shit lolEven IF a you said that, that's not even the same thing lol. At all.
Dunks are my favorite thing to see and I wasn't shocked but still kind of "lol" and "wow" about how those too at some point were "ruining the game." Granted part of it was obviously bitterness at the success of certain players and various -isms but still. It just goes to show that "____" ruining the game is usually motivated by a bias of some sort and not actual concern for the game's integrity or whatever the hell.
Morey ball is ruined basketball. The loss of post and high post offense would be an overall aesthetic loss for the game of basketball. Those are valid concerns.
By DY_nasty Go To Postnot even entertaining that dumb shit lolthis has little to do with the NBA players but rather the relationship with the NBA / NCAA scouts, agents and AAU
Harden can ruin the NBA, sure. He can't ruin high schools and rec leagues because its literally impossible to cheese the FT line like that anywhere except in the NBA.
AI ruined more PGs than handchecking ever did. And AAU? Man that hustle is the worst… got 6'9 kids all over the country trying to imitate KD just to get steal money from parents. Just look at Aaron Gordon. Fucking clueless on offense an its because he was told to practice windmills instead of footwork.
By etiolation Go To PostMorey ball is ruined basketball. The loss of post and high post offense would be an overall aesthetic loss for the game of basketball. Those are valid concerns.I don't see Moreyball lasting though to be perfectly honest, it doesn't even work for this own team, and you have plenty of players still rocking the post.
By blackace Go To Postthis has little to do with the NBA players but rather the relationship with the NBA / NCAA scouts, agents and AAUi mean, if we're talking about what's ruining basketball at the high school level...
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones 7m7 minutes ago
Rudy Gay: "We've got a game tomorrow. If we win that one this one won't even matter."
This is just amazing.
Rudy Gay: "We've got a game tomorrow. If we win that one this one won't even matter."
This is just amazing.
By etiolation Go To PostJason Jones @mr_jasonjones 7m7 minutes agoWait... don't they play the Warriors tomorrow?
Rudy Gay: "We've got a game tomorrow. If we win that one this one won't even matter."
This is just amazing.
...This is actually dumb on multiple levels. It's not like the Bucks' season turned around after they got the win over GSW.
By DY_nasty Go To Posti mean, if we're talking about what's ruining basketball at the high school level…but it's not because Curry or Harden look cool it's because if you play like them or are a 7fter you are basically promised millions by AAU...
By etiolation Go To PostJason Jones @mr_jasonjones 7m7 minutes agolowered expectations.jpeg
Rudy Gay: "We've got a game tomorrow. If we win that one this one won't even matter."
This is just amazing.
We play the Sixers tomorrow and of players in the game, the Sixers might have more recognizable names at some points.
By K@do Go To Postlowered expectations.jpeg
Considering they play the Warriors tomorrow, it's the exact opposite.
By etiolation Go To Posthttp://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/karl-abruptly-exits-postgame-session-im-done-im-frustratedlol
his breathing
By etiolation Go To Posthttp://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/karl-abruptly-exits-postgame-session-im-done-im-frustratedRudy Gay's presser is almost as bad... the transcript doesn't do it justice.
his breathing
yeah that is the Doug Collins "fuck yall, I'm out" press conference if I ever seen it.
next is for him to get a beat writer blackballed and shit while calling a young player a bitch..but subtly tho
next is for him to get a beat writer blackballed and shit while calling a young player a bitch..but subtly tho
http://nba.neulion.com/video/teams/sixers/2013/02/26/130226CollinsPostgamemov-2398250
So glad I found this. The GOAT press conference of all time, enjoy it Knux
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=511504&page=347
So glad I found this. The GOAT press conference of all time, enjoy it Knux
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=511504&page=347
By Knux on Gaf 2013While yeah we are less talented (rather less athletic than last year…Brand would be one of the best athletes on this year's team….yeah). The effort is also not there.
We started pretty well but we fell off once teams realized how to stop us (trap Jrue), after that no fucks given.
We have Nick Young, who doesn't give a fuck, Lavoy Allen, who doesn't care. Dorell Wright who thinks he's LeBron. Jrue, has no more fucks to give. the onyl dudes who care are scrubs like Wilkens and Ivey or Hawes who is too free to do anything. Turner kinda cares but he's blocked Doug out.
So that leaves Thad who is coming back from an injury and can't give enough fucks for everyone.
So yeah we are less talented but we could've sneaked into the playoffs if they just played hard some nights….but nope too much swag.
Hopefully major changes and a Stern rigjob on the way out is in our future…but I doubt it.
Plumlee Future
Little did I know...that true fuckery was right around the corner.
its crazy man
like
i thought i saw some shit with 7 win bobcats. this is some dante's tank inferno shit tbh. levels of fukkery that no one even knew existed until now
the lakers are definitely beating us btw
like
i thought i saw some shit with 7 win bobcats. this is some dante's tank inferno shit tbh. levels of fukkery that no one even knew existed until now
the lakers are definitely beating us btw
Trust me when I say more people are emulating Harden and Ynot these days.
The amount of kids throwing their bodies into me during pickup is something else
Can't really emulate Curry because two missed asshole threes will get you iced out everywhere
The amount of kids throwing their bodies into me during pickup is something else
Can't really emulate Curry because two missed asshole threes will get you iced out everywhere
By Dark PhaZe Go To PostTrust me when I say more people are emulating Harden and Ynot these days.Are they actual high school / college players or just pick up players?
The amount of kids throwing their bodies into me during pickup is something else
Can't really emulate Curry because two missed asshole threes will get you iced out everywhere
Not that it really matters... but mostly curious
By PSYCH! Go To Postsleeved jerseys have already ruined the nbaSo was Shaq.
also t mac was a lazy fuk
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