It's really depressing watching young players in the NBA. Lacking so many fundamental skills. I never thought I'd be the old geezer yelling "bounce pass" but watching these Knicks unable to catch the ball, or keep doing bounce passes straight into peoples knees is infuriating.
By VahagnIt's really depressing watching young players in the NBA. Lacking so many fundamental skills. I never thought I'd be the old geezer yelling "bounce pass" but watching these Knicks unable to catch the ball, or keep doing bounce passes straight into peoples knees is infuriating.What was your prediction for the Knick's season?
By psychintellectI remember he did predict lots of losses due to the triangle.There are still other issues but Phil is fixing them slowly.By VahagnIt's really depressing watching young players in the NBA. Lacking so many fundamental skills. I never thought I'd be the old geezer yelling "bounce pass" but watching these Knicks unable to catch the ball, or keep doing bounce passes straight into peoples knees is infuriating.What was your prediction for the Knick's season?
By psychintellectBy VahagnIt's really depressing watching young players in the NBA. Lacking so many fundamental skills. I never thought I'd be the old geezer yelling "bounce pass" but watching these Knicks unable to catch the ball, or keep doing bounce passes straight into peoples knees is infuriating.What was your prediction for the Knick's season?
I was wrong for sure. I anticipated they'd be healthy so Melo and Amar'e can handle the brunt of the Knicks post options in the offense. I also thought they'd be serviceable on D.
But watching this team, or the team all season, it's clear that none of them have the basic skills to run that system. The most simple bounce passes and entry passes and post catches are a problem for this team. You never saw that shit in LA or Chicago.
When people stand in the corner and just hover around the 3 point line, you can't tell what skills they do and don't have. Apparently no one on the Knicks have basic basketball skills other than Melo and Amare.
By ratcliffjaThey might be better off without him. He's not been a reliable scorer in the slightest, is terrible on defense, and isn't a good enough rebounder to warrant the max or near max that he'll want.This isn't a good night for the Kevin Love defense, but he's been awesome since LeBron went down.
He's always been great, the Cavaliers haven't really figured out his fit with Irving and LeBron, though.
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=l97b5op
Who says no?
Edit: I know it would never happen, but I think Phoenix has to unload one of their PGs at some point if they want to make a serious run.
Who says no?
Edit: I know it would never happen, but I think Phoenix has to unload one of their PGs at some point if they want to make a serious run.
By rodeoclownBy ratcliffjaThey might be better off without him. He's not been a reliable scorer in the slightest, is terrible on defense, and isn't a good enough rebounder to warrant the max or near max that he'll want.This isn't a good night for the Kevin Love defense, but he's been awesome since LeBron went down.
He's always been great, the Cavaliers haven't really figured out his fit with Irving and LeBron, though.
His best game of the season leading to a Philly win is a perfect microcosm of Kevin Love. Dude can get amazing stats, but they've never translated to wins.
By VahagnHis best game of the season leading to a Philly win is a perfect microcosm of Kevin Love. Dude can get amazing stats, but they've never translated to wins.I despise this narrative. It's lazy.
Ricky Rubio got hurt in 2012, missed the last half of the year and the team collapsed when faced with playing JJ Barea a ton. Why didn't you lead Martell Webster and Michael Beasley to the playoffs, Kevin?
By Sho_Nuff82Deron looks dead on the sideline, damn.The minute he gets back on the court he gets reinjured again.
Yo, what is Kirk Hinrich doing still playing.
lol, Jimmy Buckets missed his easiest shot of the year.
Jingles is drunk, get out of the game.
lol, Jimmy Buckets missed his easiest shot of the year.
Jingles is drunk, get out of the game.
By IWMTB19Yo, what is Kirk Hinrich doing still playing.All time leader in bulls 3 pointers haha
lol, Jimmy Buckets missed his easiest shot of the year.
By unknownFirst quarter at least he sucks.By chicagocubsfanisthemanHinrich fucking sucks.wat,he is fine. whats wrong?
Seems like every time he first comes in he bricks everything.
By rodeoclownBy VahagnHis best game of the season leading to a Philly win is a perfect microcosm of Kevin Love. Dude can get amazing stats, but they've never translated to wins.I despise this narrative. It's lazy.
Ricky Rubio got hurt in 2012, missed the last half of the year and the team collapsed when faced with playing JJ Barea a ton. Why didn't you lead Martell Webster and Michael Beasley to the playoffs, Kevin?
It's lazy but it's re-occurring. Narratives stick until they're proven wrong. Peyton Manning isn't clutch in the playoffs. Scoring Leaders can't win chips. You need a dominant Point Guard and Center to win a chip.
Kevin Love getting the keys to the Cavs and losing to the Sixers while going Ham isn't a ringing endorsement for his ability to uplift a team.
By chicagocubsfanisthemanI've never been a fan of the spot-up shooter role to which American white guys seem to get relegated. I'm not saying they're capable of more, but guys like Hinrich, Redick, Dellavedova, etc. seem like wasted spots to me.By unknownFirst quarter at least he sucks.By chicagocubsfanisthemanHinrich fucking sucks.wat,he is fine. whats wrong?
Seems like every time he first comes in he bricks everything.
By VahagnIt's lazy but it's re-occurring. Narratives stick until they're proven wrong. Peyton Manning isn't clutch in the playoffs. Scoring Leaders can't win chips. You need a dominant Point Guard and Center to win a chip.He "got the keys" while playing with Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Harris, washed up Mike Miller and Shawn Marion, James Jones...
Kevin Love getting the keys to the Cavs and losing to the Sixers while going Ham isn't a ringing endorsement for his ability to uplift a team.
Kevin, why didn't you win that game playing with all those bad players?
By ratcliffjaHinrich used to be a top tier defender as well. He was a beast in his prime defensively.By chicagocubsfanisthemanI've never been a fan of the spot-up shooter role to which American white guys seem to get relegated. I'm not saying they're capable of more, but guys like Hinrich, Redick, Dellavedova, etc. seem like wasted spots to me.By unknownFirst quarter at least he sucks.By chicagocubsfanisthemanHinrich fucking sucks.wat,he is fine. whats wrong?
Seems like every time he first comes in he bricks everything.
By rodeoclownHe "got the keys" while playing with Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Harris, washed up Mike Miller and Shawn Marion, James Jones…To be fair, did you see the Sixers roster that night? They were even thinner than usual.
Kevin, why didn't you win that game playing with all those bad players?
By chicagocubsfanisthemanI guess that's why Thibodeau wanted him. I still hate that role offensively, though. It's the reason I like Crawford a lot more in general, as he knows how to attack the basket, draw fouls, and get into a good flow. He can be super sloppy and take dumb shots too, but he still does more than just wait outside the 3 point line and wait to get open.By ratcliffjaHinrich used to be a top tier defender as well. He was a beast in his prime defensively.By chicagocubsfanisthemanI've never been a fan of the spot-up shooter role to which American white guys seem to get relegated. I'm not saying they're capable of more, but guys like Hinrich, Redick, Dellavedova, etc. seem like wasted spots to me.By unknownFirst quarter at least he sucks.By chicagocubsfanisthemanHinrich fucking sucks.wat,he is fine. whats wrong?
Seems like every time he first comes in he bricks everything.
By IWMTB19Trey Burke vs. Derrick Rose is a struggle that is not fun at all on either side.Hayward taking his matchup with Butler personal is fun though.
