Random NBA Observations 2014 - 2015
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Yeah, but his jumper is way too flat
EA
A Pound & A Prayer
VictorI was too harsh on him for his early season performances
I remember saying in the Magic thread that he was just having a rough patch 'cause he was getting back into the swing of things after his injury at the start of the season. He's definitely gonnna take that leap next year
This team is better than last year's squad, i don't even think it's close.
Perkins and Thabo had the worst years of their entire career and were benched in the Semi Finals for the rest of the playoffs. Our bench was Derek Fisher, Caron Butler, Jackson, and Adams.
Even though Roberson is a crap offensive player, he isa much better defender than Thabo was last year, he is statically one of the best defenders in the entire league.
If Durant is healthy and back to his normal self, you will see how great this team actually is. We finally got people who can hit the 3 ball besides KD and occasionally Serge. Morrow, Singler, Ibaka, and Augustin can all knock down spot up 3 balls instead of the inconsistency of last year with Jackson, Thabo, Butler, and Fisher.
tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
If he was healthy the coli would be on his dikk because he can dunk and stuff
Spoelstra benches Whiteside in Heat loss at Washington
It was a wild night for the Heat as they went from trailing by 35 to playing for the win in the final seconds, but Hassan Whiteside was barely part of it.
Whiteside played just 20 minutes and sulked on the bench for much of Miami’s 99-97 loss to the Wizards tonight at Verizon Center.
What exactly happened is unknown, other than Whiteside not producing anywhere near his usual output and some bad body language on the bench.
Spoelstra pulled him in the first quarter after he had two points and no rebounds in seven minutes, and the two had a brief conversation on the sideline. Whiteside walked away from it looking upset, but Spoelstra sent him back in early in the second quarter.
Whiteside started the third quarter before Spoelstra pulled him for Chris Andersen at the 7:35 mark and never went back to him. One reason for Whiteside sitting: The Heat went on a 33-7 run shortly after he exited.
[The only other known issue between Whiteside and Spoelstra was in January about playing time, when Spoelstra said he made a mistake by not playing Whiteside more.]
Here is a look at what Spoelstra and Whiteside said afterward:
SPOELSTRA
Why did Whiteside play so little?
“Basically the guys out there earned those minutes. It’s not anything more than that, and I’m not going to make it anything bigger than that. The game was turning with those guys out there, so we kept them in there.”
Is there a problem with Whiteside’s attitude?
“He’ll be fine. He understands what our culture is. That exchange is a head coach talking to his player and coaching his player. We have an opportunity now to get the heck out of here and prepare for a big game tomorrow.”
There are character issues arising with Whiteside lately (referencing his ejection Monday and technical fouls in each of the last three games).
“I don’t know. How dramatic can you be right now?”
He was pouting on the bench.
“You’re looking way too much into that instead of the game that was going on. He was very good in the last game and he has an opportunity to get after it again tomorrow.”
WHITESIDE
What did the coaching staff tell you about not playing late?
“They didn’t say nothing to me.”
What was your conversation with Spoelstra in the first quarter?
“It was just regular coach stuff. It wasn’t an incident or anything. It was him just talking about a play or something.”
A lot of guys were cheering at the end, but you weren’t.
“I was cheering. I don’t know what you want me to do, dance? But we’re down. I’m gonna cheer as much as I can.”
Were you upset about your play?
“I played the way I always play. They wasn’t missing any shots when I was in, so there wasn’t much to rebound. I was playing like I normally play.”
It was a wild night for the Heat as they went from trailing by 35 to playing for the win in the final seconds, but Hassan Whiteside was barely part of it.
Whiteside played just 20 minutes and sulked on the bench for much of Miami’s 99-97 loss to the Wizards tonight at Verizon Center.
What exactly happened is unknown, other than Whiteside not producing anywhere near his usual output and some bad body language on the bench.
Spoelstra pulled him in the first quarter after he had two points and no rebounds in seven minutes, and the two had a brief conversation on the sideline. Whiteside walked away from it looking upset, but Spoelstra sent him back in early in the second quarter.
Whiteside started the third quarter before Spoelstra pulled him for Chris Andersen at the 7:35 mark and never went back to him. One reason for Whiteside sitting: The Heat went on a 33-7 run shortly after he exited.
[The only other known issue between Whiteside and Spoelstra was in January about playing time, when Spoelstra said he made a mistake by not playing Whiteside more.]
Here is a look at what Spoelstra and Whiteside said afterward:
SPOELSTRA
Why did Whiteside play so little?
“Basically the guys out there earned those minutes. It’s not anything more than that, and I’m not going to make it anything bigger than that. The game was turning with those guys out there, so we kept them in there.”
Is there a problem with Whiteside’s attitude?
“He’ll be fine. He understands what our culture is. That exchange is a head coach talking to his player and coaching his player. We have an opportunity now to get the heck out of here and prepare for a big game tomorrow.”
There are character issues arising with Whiteside lately (referencing his ejection Monday and technical fouls in each of the last three games).
“I don’t know. How dramatic can you be right now?”
He was pouting on the bench.
“You’re looking way too much into that instead of the game that was going on. He was very good in the last game and he has an opportunity to get after it again tomorrow.”
WHITESIDE
What did the coaching staff tell you about not playing late?
“They didn’t say nothing to me.”
What was your conversation with Spoelstra in the first quarter?
“It was just regular coach stuff. It wasn’t an incident or anything. It was him just talking about a play or something.”
A lot of guys were cheering at the end, but you weren’t.
“I was cheering. I don’t know what you want me to do, dance? But we’re down. I’m gonna cheer as much as I can.”
Were you upset about your play?
“I played the way I always play. They wasn’t missing any shots when I was in, so there wasn’t much to rebound. I was playing like I normally play.”
OG_StankBrefs
Da Spice...
Lowkey da Pacers makin a push.
Dem nikkas could be a headache in dat first round for somebody.
Dem nikkas could be a headache in dat first round for somebody.
all depends on how PG looksLowkey da Pacers makin a push.
Dem nikkas could be a headache in dat first round for somebody.
OG_StankBrefs
Da Spice...
Is he sposed to return dis year?
Wouldn't dat be a bad idea to bring him back during da most intense part of season?
GoddamnyamanProf
Countdown to Armageddon
Lol the old Kobe narrative.
Thunder are clinging to the 8th seed and he shoots too much. Curry, Harden and Lebron all clearly ahead of Russ.
I think he was targeting a March 16th returnIs he sposed to return dis year?
Wouldn't dat be a bad idea to bring him back during da most intense part of season?
He seems to really want to return this season, I dont see why the Pacers would have an issue with it if hes cleared by doctors and has proper training/practice
Hes already back to participating in full practice