By reiloI think he was getting banged up a lot and wanted to develop his mid range game this year to give himself some more space inside. Unfortunately, he's not a great jump shooter, so his defenders can still typically hang back and protect the rim. Maybe this will pay off in the playoffs, but right now, he's been nowhere near as effective as he was last year despite Redick, Barnes, and Jordan playing significantly better than they did last year. With all that being said, I'd be surprised if the Clippers still were a top 4 seed at the end of February, as next month is absolutely brutal.By ratcliffjaBy reiloBlake Griffin being voted a starter fucked everything up for Cousins. Nothing else. BG doesn't make it as a reserve if he isn't voted in by fans.He's had a pretty bad year overall. It's kind of weird, but even with the Clippers in the 3rd seed in the West right now, it's hard for me to argue that any one player deserves to be an all-star. Honestly, I think DJ has had the best year of anybody on the team, but maybe that's just due to my expectations.
I'm okay with CP3 being in as an all-star. Griffin has been such an odd player this season. I understand why fans voted him in, but that fun-high-dunking-how-do-my-balls-taste Blake Griffin of a couple seasons ago is gone.
Feb 2 - at Brooklyn
Feb 5 - at Cleveland
Feb 6 - at Toronto
Feb 8 - at OKC
Feb 9 - at Dallas
Feb 11 - vs Houston
Feb 19 - vs San Antonio
Feb 21 - vs Sacramento
Feb 23 - vs Memphis
Feb 25 - at Houston
Feb 27 - at Memphis
I feel like as Valanciunas goes, so will the Raptors the next few years. If he develops into something special, they'll have a shot at contention. If not...
By ratcliffjaI really hate the way All-Star voting is done. All all-stars should be picked the way that the reserves are and the fans should vote on the starters from that group. That way we don't have dumb things like Kobe and Blake getting in when they clearly didn't deserve to be.
Nah. The All Star games are for the fans, let them see who they want, whoever that may be. We have the All NBA teams to determine the best player stuff you're worried about.
By livefromkyotoBy ratcliffjaI really hate the way All-Star voting is done. All all-stars should be picked the way that the reserves are and the fans should vote on the starters from that group. That way we don't have dumb things like Kobe and Blake getting in when they clearly didn't deserve to be.
Nah. The All Star games are for the fans, let them see who they want, whoever that may be. We have the All NBA teams to determine the best player stuff you're worried about.
I was waiting for someone to say this.
Two or three guys possibly being undeserving is a fair trade to allow Fans to feel engaged for several months and ensure the most exciting and captivating players play.
By MambaAdrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Sources: Dwight Howard will get second opinion on his knee, could miss extended time. Likely eliminates Howard as All-Star sub for Kobe.
And there it is. Ouch.
He didn't deserve to be an all-star, but I got a really bad feeling about his knee. I'm having Tmac flashbacks.
https://twitter.com/ProFootballDoc/status/560874033667788800
He just has not looked right practically all season on both ends of the court.
By VahagnBy livefromkyotoBy ratcliffjaI really hate the way All-Star voting is done. All all-stars should be picked the way that the reserves are and the fans should vote on the starters from that group. That way we don't have dumb things like Kobe and Blake getting in when they clearly didn't deserve to be.
Nah. The All Star games are for the fans, let them see who they want, whoever that may be. We have the All NBA teams to determine the best player stuff you're worried about.
I was waiting for someone to say this.
Two or three guys possibly being undeserving is a fair trade to allow Fans to feel engaged for several months and ensure the most exciting and captivating players play.
Rick James-like
Well looks like Dwight's season is over. Hell this might be the end of his career as a star player.
Houston is cursed.
Houston is cursed.
By matrixBy MambaAdrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Sources: Dwight Howard will get second opinion on his knee, could miss extended time. Likely eliminates Howard as All-Star sub for Kobe.
And there it is. Ouch.
He didn't deserve to be an all-star, but I got a really bad feeling about his knee. I'm having Tmac flashbacks.
https://twitter.com/ProFootballDoc/status/560874033667788800
He just has not looked right practically all season on both ends of the court.
I feel like this has an easy fix. If you are what you eat, dude just needs to switch over from twinkles to twizzlers. The flexibility will add years to his career,
By unknownwe might be back
Pacers going 10 for 11 in the third. Knicks look a step slow.
Fish took too long to get into this zone.
By MorisWho does Knicks age want out of this draft, and who is the FO eyeing at this point?They'll probably go after Russell and throw the max at Monroe (Gasol ain't walking through that door).
By psychintellectDid the Wolves really troll Love and put together a 'The Return' montage for Mike Miller when they played the Cavs?
It's funny but it seems like the kinda thing players talk about behind the scenes. Coddled celebrities with huge egos don't tend to take stuff like that well.
By psychintellectKind of surprised that Marc is already 30. I thought he was like 27.
That's what happens when you enter the league at 24 years old.
By MorisThe relationship with the team and Love was basically beyond repair when David Kahn walked into practice and handed him the three year extension. Then Glen Taylor made sure to salt the ashes after the trade.By psychintellectDid the Wolves really troll Love and put together a 'The Return' montage for Mike Miller when they played the Cavs?
It's funny but it seems like the kinda thing players talk about behind the scenes. Coddled celebrities with huge egos don't tend to take stuff like that well.
Whatever. All that matters is what Wiggins and Rubio think.
Sam Amick @sam_amick 5m5 minutes ago
Here's the funny thing about Tim Duncan getting in: you can make a good argument that Kawhi Leonard is the better All-Star pick on the Spurs
Sam Amick @sam_amick 3m3 minutes ago
He has played in eight more games than Durant RT @Jamminseo: @sam_amick Yeah, but (Leonard) been injured a lot this season
Love those matter-of-fact bombs from Amick.
Here's the funny thing about Tim Duncan getting in: you can make a good argument that Kawhi Leonard is the better All-Star pick on the Spurs
Sam Amick @sam_amick 3m3 minutes ago
He has played in eight more games than Durant RT @Jamminseo: @sam_amick Yeah, but (Leonard) been injured a lot this season
Love those matter-of-fact bombs from Amick.
sorry Rox fans :(, feel really bad for Dwight....hope he takes time to get right, hasn't been himself since Orlando...
Dwight needs rest. Hasn't looked himself outside of those first couple games. Shut him down if you have to.
By MorisHow bad is Dwight's knee, or do doctors not know yet?
Him getting a second opinion isn't good news. If we're lucky maybe a month. Even if he comes back he needs to be on a minute restriction. Good thing Jones is back. Hopefully we can weather the storm.
This Grizz team is really really good.
Just been laying the smackdown for 3 weeks.
Kevin Durant lol.
Just been laying the smackdown for 3 weeks.
By BranduilHow the heck did Lillard not make the AS team?
Kevin Durant lol.
By MambaDragic isn't an all star this year. He took a step back because he has IT and Bledsoe taking shine away from him.By giririsssBy DominicanPowerThe West is no joke lolIt's weird that guys like Dragic, Bledsoe, Duncan, Parker, Leonard, Dirk, Bogut, Draymond, Z-bo, Conley, Favors, G-Tyme, Lawson aren't even mentioned.
I mean, you basically have a second all star team right there.
Uh, Duncan made it.
Other than Dragic and Conley, don't think the others deserved serious consideration. Too many games missed for some of those guys is partially the reason, others just not that good.
By chicagocubsfanisthemanWonder who gets Thibs when he eventually gets canned for no reason.Cleveland should drop Blatt faster than Suge Knight killing someone.
By jjasperThis game is so bad they just spent 15 mins talking about 17 yo Fat Marc.
That's a classic John Madden move right there.
believe in Booz god
i would fire Thibs cause he runs his players into the ground, i bet each starter plays 35+ minutes this game
i would fire Thibs cause he runs his players into the ground, i bet each starter plays 35+ minutes this game
By DominicanPowerExactly. His loyalty to that team is going to hurt his pay day. Such a shame.By MambaDragic isn't an all star this year. He took a step back because he has IT and Bledsoe taking shine away from him.By giririsssBy DominicanPowerThe West is no joke lolIt's weird that guys like Dragic, Bledsoe, Duncan, Parker, Leonard, Dirk, Bogut, Draymond, Z-bo, Conley, Favors, G-Tyme, Lawson aren't even mentioned.
I mean, you basically have a second all star team right there.
Uh, Duncan made it.
Other than Dragic and Conley, don't think the others deserved serious consideration. Too many games missed for some of those guys is partially the reason, others just not that good.
