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Exactly.It's telling that the focus of the discussion has been on his status among NBA centers at a time when there's a dearth of elite true centers in the league. The All-NBA second and third team centers from last season: Bynum/Chandler. Two years ago it would Stoudemire/Horford. Compare that to previous eras. Ten years before that the second and third team guys were Nowitzki(!) and Mutumbo. Go back 15 and its Ewing/O'Neal. Go back 20 and Ewing/Daugherty. At this point it's probably two of Lopez, Ibaka and Chandler, yes? None of them are the marquee player even on their own team.Sure, he may still be the best one in the league even this season, but he used to be among the top handful of players regardless of position. I don't know if he ever gets back to that level.
I think most metrics this year would point to Ibaka being superior. Dwight is AWFUL this year in transition, for example.
Re: Curry, Paul doesn't have a timetable to return to NBA action right now. I think the chances are way above 50% that Curry's in the ASG.
I am trying to be sympathetic to the fact that it is a disability, but give me an effing break. He's trying to compare it to a physical disability, but there is an expectation that people will recover from the physical stuff. The segment made it seem that Royce is going to pull this crap all the time.And if he says he can't drive, why did they show him driving? The dude just sounds like a nutjob, which he clearly is. Hope his career goes nowhere.You know, I was kinda wondering about that. Can't they let him lay down on the plane, then the team doctor gives him something that will basically knock him out for as long as that particular flight takes? It seems like an easy fix.
Disability or not, he should not be posting his negative messages on Twitter. He is still employed by the Rockets, him calling the GM on Twitter a liar is terrible.I am trying to be sympathetic to the fact that it is a disability, but give me an effing break. He's trying to compare it to a physical disability, but there is an expectation that people will recover from the physical stuff. The segment made it seem that Royce is going to pull this crap all the time.And if he says he can't drive, why did they show him driving? The dude just sounds like a nutjob, which he clearly is. Hope his career goes nowhere.You know, I was kinda wondering about that. Can't they let him lay down on the plane, then the team doctor gives him something that will basically knock him out for as long as that particular flight takes? It seems like an easy fix.
So wait, what is wrong with him and what accommodations is he asking for? Were the Rockets not aware of these issues pre-draft?Disability or not, he should not be posting his negative messages on Twitter. He is still employed by the Rockets, him calling the GM on Twitter a liar is terrible.I am trying to be sympathetic to the fact that it is a disability, but give me an effing break. He's trying to compare it to a physical disability, but there is an expectation that people will recover from the physical stuff. The segment made it seem that Royce is going to pull this crap all the time.And if he says he can't drive, why did they show him driving? The dude just sounds like a nutjob, which he clearly is. Hope his career goes nowhere.You know, I was kinda wondering about that. Can't they let him lay down on the plane, then the team doctor gives him something that will basically knock him out for as long as that particular flight takes? It seems like an easy fix.
He reportedly wants counseling and the freedom to travel on his own. Reportedly. But the Rockets' commentator (Matt Bullard) said a month ago that they have had a counselor at the facility EVERY DAY waiting for him and he has not made one appointment.Yes, they were aware. And they were reportedly planning on taking Tyler ZEller with the pick but figured he would slip 2 more spots so they took White. He has always been thought of as a player to develop from the Rockets end. And there is substantial chatter by "people in the know" that if they suddenly needed him for 25 mpg he would get over his issues in a hurry. McHale is averse to playing rookies because of their defensive lapses and seems content to leave Jones and Donuts on the bench pretty much all of the time for this reason. Apparently White doesn't like the idea that he won't be getting any run.
Anxiety disorder. He wants a separate health protocol written by his people that requires an outside 3rd party physician to determine if he is capable of playing or not for each game. Also wants a driver to drive him to and from road games, paid for by the Rockets, because he fears flying. Rockets will not agree to the terms, so Royce will not show up. Rockets have suspended him without pay.According to the segment, most (all?) teams wre passing on him in the draft. Rockets took him because Royce's college coach, Fred Hoiberg, played for/with Kevin McHale, the Rockets GM/coach... and Hoiberg vouched for Royce's character.So wait, what is wrong with him and what accommodations is he asking for? Were the Rockets not aware of these issues pre-draft?Disability or not, he should not be posting his negative messages on Twitter. He is still employed by the Rockets, him calling the GM on Twitter a liar is terrible.I am trying to be sympathetic to the fact that it is a disability, but give me an effing break. He's trying to compare it to a physical disability, but there is an expectation that people will recover from the physical stuff. The segment made it seem that Royce is going to pull this crap all the time.And if he says he can't drive, why did they show him driving? The dude just sounds like a nutjob, which he clearly is. Hope his career goes nowhere.You know, I was kinda wondering about that. Can't they let him lay down on the plane, then the team doctor gives him something that will basically knock him out for as long as that particular flight takes? It seems like an easy fix.
Ah, the mayor. that's an unreasonable accommodation I'd say.Anxiety disorder. He wants a separate health protocol written by his people that requires an outside 3rd party physician to determine if he is capable of playing or not for each game. Also wants a driver to drive him to and from road games, paid for by the Rockets, because he fears flying. Rockets will not agree to the terms, so Royce will not show up. Rockets have suspended him without pay.According to the segment, most (all?) teams wre passing on him in the draft. Rockets took him because Royce's college coach, Fred Hoiberg, played for/with Kevin McHale, the Rockets GM/coach... and Hoiberg vouched for Royce's character.So wait, what is wrong with him and what accommodations is he asking for? Were the Rockets not aware of these issues pre-draft?Disability or not, he should not be posting his negative messages on Twitter. He is still employed by the Rockets, him calling the GM on Twitter a liar is terrible.I am trying to be sympathetic to the fact that it is a disability, but give me an effing break. He's trying to compare it to a physical disability, but there is an expectation that people will recover from the physical stuff. The segment made it seem that Royce is going to pull this crap all the time.And if he says he can't drive, why did they show him driving? The dude just sounds like a nutjob, which he clearly is. Hope his career goes nowhere.You know, I was kinda wondering about that. Can't they let him lay down on the plane, then the team doctor gives him something that will basically knock him out for as long as that particular flight takes? It seems like an easy fix.
Yeah... the dude with the eyebrows said pretty much the same thing. Declaring an outside physician as having the final say regarding his ability to play is a territory that any organization should be wary of going, and that it is simply an unreasonable demand.Ah, the mayor. that's an unreasonable accommodation I'd say.Anxiety disorder. He wants a separate health protocol written by his people that requires an outside 3rd party physician to determine if he is capable of playing or not for each game. Also wants a driver to drive him to and from road games, paid for by the Rockets, because he fears flying. Rockets will not agree to the terms, so Royce will not show up. Rockets have suspended him without pay.According to the segment, most (all?) teams wre passing on him in the draft. Rockets took him because Royce's college coach, Fred Hoiberg, played for/with Kevin McHale, the Rockets GM/coach... and Hoiberg vouched for Royce's character.So wait, what is wrong with him and what accommodations is he asking for? Were the Rockets not aware of these issues pre-draft?Disability or not, he should not be posting his negative messages on Twitter. He is still employed by the Rockets, him calling the GM on Twitter a liar is terrible.I am trying to be sympathetic to the fact that it is a disability, but give me an effing break. He's trying to compare it to a physical disability, but there is an expectation that people will recover from the physical stuff. The segment made it seem that Royce is going to pull this crap all the time.And if he says he can't drive, why did they show him driving? The dude just sounds like a nutjob, which he clearly is. Hope his career goes nowhere.You know, I was kinda wondering about that. Can't they let him lay down on the plane, then the team doctor gives him something that will basically knock him out for as long as that particular flight takes? It seems like an easy fix.
Nah. I've got other folks willing to wager straight up.
1. The NBA should absolutely put in Simmons idea of a game of HORSE. Seriously, how would that not be the most entertaining part of the weekend?2. The NBA is rolling in money so there is no motivation to do so, but imagine if they made the SLam Dunk cost where they gave a million to the winner and $10 million to the charity of the winner's choice? The reason the dunk contest sucks is not because everything has been done, but because no one cares about the participants. Chase Budinger isn't going to have legions of fans supporting him. Jordan and Nique were a dunkalicious rivalry. WOuldn't the scenario above get Westbrook and Blake and some decent names in it? What would they have to do to get the Big Fish in the contest? You have to know if LBJ entered than Westbrook and Melo and Griffin would follow. Can you imagine how electric that would be?
They had HORSE is 08/09 and 09/10. Durant won it both years then they cancelled it.
Really? Wow, not sure how I missed that.
It wasn't televised. It is on youtube if you want to watch it. Nothing special.
I don't know why they don't raise the stakes somehow on the Slam Dunk contest. Plenty of ways to get the money.But for now what they really need to do is let Bonner shoot. It's a win for everyone.
Bonner/Novak would be the McEnroe/Borg or Ali/Frazier for our times.
They'd be just under $100M resigning Howard and would only have 8 players under contract. With just Kobe, Howard and Gasol, they are right at the luxury tax. Not sure how much they'd be paying but it would be a lot. In 13/14, they'll be paying $3.25 for every $1 that is $15M over the tax. So $100M in tax seems about right.Assuming signing Howard to the max, giving Clark a $4M/year deal and other filler, they'll probably be around $110M in salary. $3.25/1 starts at $85M so just for that, they're paying about $80M in tax not counting what they would pay on the first $15M in salary over the tax.ETA: If the repeat offender tax kicks in, they're paying $4.25 instead of $3.25 so they'd probably be looking at closer to $125M in tax.
Maybe a super-sized Tyson Chandler? I'm not sure if he'll ever develop a post game, but good things just seem to happen all over the court when Drummond is out there. Oh, and he's 19 years old.
Good thing they got Kobe 'the glue' Bryant to hold the team together.
Doesn't matter what Kobe does, you haters would blame him for getting your feet wet after he parted the Red Sea for your sorry ###.Good thing they got Kobe 'the glue' Bryant to hold the team together.
Yup. Jimmy looks like a player. Taj is definitely a disappointment and hasn't really developed much at all since his rookie season, but it's still easy to see him being necessary if Boozer disappears again in the playoffs. 21 attempts tonight and only 2 FT's? If that jumper goes cold, he's basically useless.
Maybe it's just coincidental, but it appears Kobe decided to pass the ball a little tonight.
Lets hear the list of recent free agents who have chosen LAL.Facts are also important, something that conservatives seem to ignore these days. Dwight can get more money from the Lakers than anyone else, and NO ONE leaves the Lakers by choice. It is the #1 free agent destination in the NBA.Yeah, but Dwight plays a factor in the whole thing as well. Liking what you do for a living is worth something, that's why so many liberal freaks spend hundreds of thousands being educated for jobs that don't pay anything.B/c I don't think the Lakers have any desire to get rid of Howard. He IS the franchise for the next 5 years starting in 18 months. And although he's disappointed thus far, it's clear that he's not healthy. Mitch usually sees the forest for the trees. I doubt he'll be swayed by 1/2 of a season with a new coach, new team, new system, and all the injuries and completely sour on Dwight.
Almost 40 year old Steve Nash, and he basically made it sound like he felt dirty about it and was just trying to take one last stab at a ring.Lets hear the list of recent free agents who have chosen LAL.Facts are also important, something that conservatives seem to ignore these days. Dwight can get more money from the Lakers than anyone else, and NO ONE leaves the Lakers by choice. It is the #1 free agent destination in the NBA.Yeah, but Dwight plays a factor in the whole thing as well. Liking what you do for a living is worth something, that's why so many liberal freaks spend hundreds of thousands being educated for jobs that don't pay anything.B/c I don't think the Lakers have any desire to get rid of Howard. He IS the franchise for the next 5 years starting in 18 months. And although he's disappointed thus far, it's clear that he's not healthy. Mitch usually sees the forest for the trees. I doubt he'll be swayed by 1/2 of a season with a new coach, new team, new system, and all the injuries and completely sour on Dwight.
Amazing what happens when you have a team full of HOF'ers and they share the ball instead of one of them just jacking up shots.
FGA may be a factor here.
Amazing what happens when the other guys play aggressively and actually make a few shots.
Amazing how much better the Lakers look w/o him jacking up 25+ shots a game and him distributing the ball.Kobe currently 4th tonight on Lakers in FGA. Lakers as a team shooting 54%.
Lets hear the list of recent free agents who have chosen LAL.Facts are also important, something that conservatives seem to ignore these days. Dwight can get more money from the Lakers than anyone else, and NO ONE leaves the Lakers by choice. It is the #1 free agent destination in the NBA.Yeah, but Dwight plays a factor in the whole thing as well. Liking what you do for a living is worth something, that's why so many liberal freaks spend hundreds of thousands being educated for jobs that don't pay anything.B/c I don't think the Lakers have any desire to get rid of Howard. He IS the franchise for the next 5 years starting in 18 months. And although he's disappointed thus far, it's clear that he's not healthy. Mitch usually sees the forest for the trees. I doubt he'll be swayed by 1/2 of a season with a new coach, new team, new system, and all the injuries and completely sour on Dwight.
Are you contesting the point that LA isn't the premier destination for NBA players?
It was on tv FWIW. I watched it. It was kind of fun. I remember Rondo shooting surprisingly well.
Again, when the other guys show up, Kobe is happy to take a backseat. Unfortunately, Dwight and Pau have been MIA all season.
Really? It wasn't part of the typical Saturday night lineup, was it? I don't remember seeing it live and I'm sure I watched those years.
If Gasol had shown up again the Raptors, Kobe wouldn't have had to jack up so many shots. I mean, Gasol was just terrible that game.Just not seeing it. For a guy with a horrible back still, Dwight's leading the league in rebounding, has 2.5 blocks a game, is shooting .576. But he's had to stand around and watch Kobe jack up 22 shots while he gets 10. This won't last. We've seen Kobe pass the ball in individual games before, but he can't bring himself to take this role long term. We'll see plenty more games where he chucks it up 27 times and Howard is sitting there with 6 attempts and everyone cries about how worthless he is since he only got 4 points that night and looked immature after he got tired of playing D all night long while Kobe plays turnstile on that end of the court saving his energy to play hero ball. It's kind of inevitable.
What's inevitable is that people like you who don't watch the games will claim to actually know what's going on. Kobe didn't win 5 championships by sabotaging teams in order to take more shots. He cares about one thing now, and that's winning championships. He that means he takes 10 shots, scores 14, gets 14 assists, and 9 boards while the Lakers win by 20, he'll take it every time.
