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You're post is more accurate now. But really, after the JR shove, Horford was going to get away with whatever he wanted on the block rightfully so (at least for a possession).JuniorGong said:
And Horford used his elbow very much so on that Love play
To play devil's advocate:Craig_MiamiFL said:
He hooks him with it, legally, and it is tucked in so he's not maximizing his leverage. And of course Love has no idea he is going to go baseline in the right block.
The bar is so high for Lebron that people consider him "quitting" even when he puts up 42-12-10.
It's a tough life when you put yourself on an 84 point pace through 1 and only get halfway there.
Rozier aint a $20MM+ player, a player worthy of a top 5 pick, even less so than Maaaacus Smaaaat. And it's not that i'm not appreciating him, cuz you can go back to last season's NBA thread and read me not wanting to give him up in Butler/George type trade scenarios. It's just that trading for Stevens/Celtic role players is going to be like trading backup QBs with Belichick (Jimmy G dont count cuz BB wanted to trade Brady and keep him). You're getting average NBA talent potentiated by being properly motivated & utilized who will come right back to the pack without it.On The Rocks said:
I wouldn't be surprised if he were the pick for the reasons you mention but unless they think he's a superstar, absolutely no way I take him over Ayton. Ayton's got some of the best footwork in a man that size I've seen in some time. Not a whole lot not to like and fills at much more pressing need for the Suns (and the better overall talent IMO). Ayton fits any system and much more likely to be franchise/superstar talent in my eyes.
I think just because he plays at a high level most nights that some people forget that James is no spring chicken and is getting older, he will be 34 next year. James is actually an old man in BB years.
Yes please!On The Rocks said:
More like great 1Q. Three shots attempted in the 2Q after that torrid start? I know part of it was he missed a few minutes after the collision, but if I read the box score right, he didn't attempt a shot in the 2Q until almost five minutes in to the quarter. While I understand he's not going to be able to keep playing the whole game like he did in the 1st, I don't know why he wouldn't continue to force the issue until he cooled off.
I think the issues you had with him last year are what’s called being a rookie...the other thing I like about him and Tatum is they seem to be pretty mature for their age...they don’t give off the impression that they are gonna get an attitude as they get more media and fan attention...
Agreed...he did all he could do...the attitude I saw last night was one that said this is my last year in Cleveland...I am not winning another title with this group...
if I were a GM in the league I would be salivating at possibly trading with the Cavs for some of their future 1sts. I can't figure out what value Lue brings to the team, and it just seems that the team is going to be in bad shape for multiple years
Is it wrong to think they might actually match up sort of OK (besides for the Baynes minutes)?
I think for almost all neutral NBA fans, a Golden State vs Boston Finals is ideal. Golden State will win and as you mention since it also comes with Boston and their fans losing it makes the Warriors title not seem so bad. However, I highly suspect while most neutral fans will be happy Boston loses, they will find themselves rooting for the Celtics during the games. Rooting for the Warriors against this Celtics team is like rooting for the USSR against the USA in 1980.
It looked to me like the collision had an effect. Or maybe it was just watching his crappy teammates. But he didn't look the same the rest of the game.
On a personal note, a GS vs Bos final would incite WWIII in my house. I jumped on the GS bandwagaon (admittedly) during their first run to the finals. My youngest (14) has been a Boston fan for several seasons. We love to argue. Each of us have easy buttons to push. Watching them battle would create a "hostile living environment" from my wife I think.
Try reading the part of the box score where he sat for the first 4 minutes of the quarter. Then he managed 5 assists in the 6 minutes that he played during the quarter.
Warriors are 87.5% to win that finals matchup.Is it wrong to think they might actually match up sort of OK (besides for the Baynes minutes)?
Which makes sense considering Baynes/Semi will need to play 15-25 minutes a game and those will be minutes that greatly favor GS. The Celtics are basically short one competent 6'7" guy that can shoot and play D from making the series really interesting (Semi's not that guy since he can't shoot and Baynes will get exposed on the defensive end).Warriors are 87.5% to win that finals matchup.
Pretty sure the test done in the tunnel was asking "LeBron, is your name LeBron, LeBron?"
He went to the bench with 30 seconds left in the 1st and came back in about 4 minutes into the 2nd. I'd love if he could jack up corner 3's from the bench.
Interesting. I’ve listened to several podcasts discussing the lottery results and analysts as a general matter seem to be split 50/50 on who the Suns would/should take.
It's OK so long as "match up sort of OK" means "possibly lead a game after halftime of one of the four games."Is it wrong to think they might actually match up sort of OK (besides for the Baynes minutes)?
My bad, I missed him not subbing back in for four minutes. I'll retract what I said.
He is a clown. This was his take last year
#1 on the Ringer’s draft board, among others. https://nbadraft.theringer.com/. I’m not the biggest O’Connor fan in terms of NBA analysis but I think he’s decent covering the draft.
I wouldn't have reason to doubt him on local stuff.
Booker is terrific defensively. Great hands and feet, quick hops, very similar to Klay. Hornacek used him for defensive substitutions before he was getting major minutes. As a rookie he built a highlight reel of shut down defense while his teammates collapsed. Doncic is impossible for us to scout unless you have access to games. Highlights are so misleading, but I've seen some where he uses his length nicely on the perimeter playing denial and causing turnovers. Then Teodosic looked good enough on youtube too, and he's the worst defender in the league unless you appreciate the comedy. Doncic worries me. I would pass.
I'd take Ayton, but then I like Boogie. I don't discount our Sac fans insight there though.I wouldn't have reason to doubt him.
They've had months and months to think about it
The problem is that it’s so tough to build around an offensive-oriented center these days. To spend energy creating space, getting the ball, going into traffic and taking a beating, and then run the full length of the floor and anchor the defense and dominate the defensive glass is asking too much for anybody except Davis (and even then, he’s more perimeter oriented offensively). And with the four-out offensive philosophies that are so prevalent these days, you really need your center to be protecting the rim and cleaning the glass.
