NBA Discussion Thread - Page 1940

Vikes99ej · 12-08-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

I'd give him some sort of credit if these were things i had just spotted, but that's exactly what i thought of him pre-draft, and he hasn't done anything to change my mind on that. And him not being able to finish strong at the hoop probably has a lot to do with him being 5'11 and 180lbs soaking wet.

Yes, because no short player has ever succeeded in the NBA. Be real, man. It was his first season.

Forenci · 12-08-2010, 08:57 PM

Amar'e is way too awesome. 18 points in the 4th quarter.

LOL. Five second violation.

Chucky · 12-08-2010, 08:58 PM

That is the quickest 5 second violation I have ever seen.

And Gallo jacks up a terrible three on one end as Bargs drains one.

Edit- and Felton hits an insane 3 on the other end with the ridiculous bounce :(

Forenci · 12-08-2010, 09:00 PM

FELTON! BEAST! He is so damn clutch.

Vikes99ej · 12-08-2010, 09:00 PM

The Wolves need to quit with the jumpers. They are so ******* bad at them. Wes is the only one who can do it somewhat successfully, with the exception of K-Love's sporadic three spurts.

MetSox17 · 12-08-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes99ej

Yes, because no short player has ever succeeded in the NBA. Be real, man. It was his first season.

???

I said that his inability to finish near the rim is probably due to his lack of size. He isn't gonna succeed in the NBA because of his lack of skill, not because he's a midget.

BuckNaked · 12-08-2010, 09:01 PM

FELTONNNNNNNNNNNN oh my gawddddddddd. I can't believe we're fun to watch again.

Chucky · 12-08-2010, 09:02 PM

Brutal final play. Blah.

At least Bargnani is a ******* beast.

yo123 · 12-08-2010, 09:03 PM

Wayne Ellington does not have one single NBA level skill. Why the **** does he get paid to do this?

Forenci · 12-08-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

Brutal final play. Blah.

At least Bargnani is a ******* beast.

It was the worst shot ever, lol. Or certainly the worst drawn up play ever.

Chucky · 12-08-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Forenci

It was the worst shot ever, lol. Or certainly the worst drawn up play ever.

Ya....terribely drawn up play which is kind of weird cuz that is like the only thing Triano does well.

O and I think it is clear who the best italian basketball player is :D

BuckNaked · 12-08-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yo123

Wayne Ellington does not have one single NBA level skill. Why the **** does he get paid to do this?

So he can reimburse the UNC alumni association?

LTgiants · 12-08-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

Ya....terribely drawn up play which is kind of weird cuz that is like the only thing Triano does well.

O and I think it is clear who the best italian basketball player is :D

Kobe Bryant

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Forenci · 12-08-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

Ya....terribely drawn up play which is kind of weird cuz that is like the only thing Triano does well.

O and I think it is clear who the best italian basketball player is :D

Meh, obviously Bargs. Gallo still had a nice night though. Amar'e absolutely pillaged the Raptors though. He's so ******* good.

DHVF · 12-08-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

???

I said that his inability to finish near the rim is probably due to his lack of size. He isn't gonna succeed in the NBA because of his lack of skill, not because he's a midget.

Couldn't be due to the fact that he was a rookie and it is takes a decent amount of adjustment in order to succeed at finishing at the rim in the NBA. Also your statements regarding his size continue to be laughable as he measured in at 6'1" 196 lbs in the NBA pre-draft measurements. And don't give me any of the height w/o shoes measurements as all players go by their height in shoes.

Chucky · 12-08-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Forenci

Meh, obviously Bargs. Gallo still had a nice night though. Amar'e absolutely pillaged the Raptors though. He's so ******* good.

Gallo's 3 point attempt near the end of the game was just ridiculous. and ya...Amare raped us....still turrible on defence though. Also....I <3 Bayless.

yo123 · 12-08-2010, 09:17 PM

Get the **** off my basketball team Ridnour. Complete and utter trash.

Also Serge Ibaka is a monster.

Vikes99ej · 12-08-2010, 09:22 PM

This game is over, another huge lead blown to a quality opponent. It's like they have no idea what to do once they are up in a game. No composure, no poise whatsoever.

DHVF · 12-08-2010, 09:29 PM

Why can't we make free throws? :(

703SKINS202 · 12-08-2010, 09:29 PM

At least you still have Kevin Love, what a beast. Never expected him to put up these kinds of numbers.

Vikes99ej · 12-08-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DHVF

Why can't we make free throws? :(

The team is young? I have no idea, I thought people practiced those since grade school

yo123 · 12-08-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 703SKINS202

At least you still have Kevin Love, what a beast. Never expected him to put up these kinds of numbers.

True, but he needs to start finishing around the basket better.

MetSox17 · 12-08-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DHVF

Couldn't be due to the fact that he was a rookie and it is takes a decent amount of adjustment in order to succeed at finishing at the rim in the NBA. Also your statements regarding his size continue to be laughable as he measured in at 6'1" 196 lbs in the NBA pre-draft measurements. And don't give me any of the height w/o shoes measurements as all players go by their height in shoes.

What exactly does he need to adjust to in the NBA when it comes to finishing at the rim? You're always gonna give up a huge amount of size whether it's college ball or NBA ball, it's one of those things that you're either good at, or you aren't.

Also, he's undersized for his playstyle. He's more of a tweener than a pure PG. At 6'0, that isn't good.

Vikes99ej · 12-08-2010, 09:38 PM

The Wolves shot 65.4% from the free throw line. That stat almost made me lose it. I can just hope this team will look better with Webster and Flynn, I really hope so.

DHVF · 12-08-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

What exactly does he need to adjust to in the NBA when it comes to finishing at the rim? You're always gonna give up a huge amount of size whether it's college ball or NBA ball, it's one of those things that you're either good at, or you aren't.

Also, he's undersized for his playstyle. He's more of a tweener than a pure PG. At 6'0, that isn't good.

So you're saying that players can't improve upon their ability to finish at the rim? I for one disagree and think that as he gets stronger and better learns to utilize his athleticism when finishing at the rim at this level, his results will improve. That's not to say that he will definitely improve upon these aspects, but the room for improvement is there.

Addressing your second point, throughout last year the Wolves tried adjusting his playstyle, which is another reason for some of his struggles throughout the year. I'm not trying to make excuses for the man, but the reasons for many of the issues you have taken with him are quite visible.