Random NBA Observations 2015 - 2016

[Darealtwo1]

sabo would never do this shyt now...lmao talk bout product placement

 

[ghostwriterx]

Barnes is just as important as Iggy. Without him they have nobody to stretch the floor at the 4 and guard opposing PFs and handle switches effortlessly - this is being the biggest player on the court nonetheless. All the young pieces growing together (Curry, Klay, Draymond and Barnes) and as individuals are what makes this team great - they're the reason why this team won a title. Ezeli wasn't even in the picture. This is what I don't understand, this shouldn't even be an argument. Ezeli was a non-factor when they won a title. Barnes was arguably their fourth most important player last season. He's 23 and he's improving -

You DO NOT break up a PROVEN championship core, for a player who barely played a role in them winning - let alone for a player that can easily be replaced.

Let's be clear I'm not saying they should cut him or cut ties with him just for kicks. I'm just pointing out they have some potentially tough decisions to make going forward. And there is recent precedence for this, ie the Lakers with Ariza.

Actually this is untrue. I've seen him guarding 4s like "he's on an island", many a time. Let's not act like Barnes isn't close in size (6"8 and 7"0 wingspan) to the majority of PFs in the league.

I'm sure you've seen more GS games than me, but from what I've seen they double team pretty quickly whenever there's a legit post player with a size mismatch. It's not like they let a guy like Milsap clear out and go to work on him.

They haven't missed a beat because Curry is playing at an all-time great level and Klay has stepped up his play with Barnes being out (two players more important than he is). Let's also not act like Barnes wasn't on pace for having his best season yet -

13.4 ppg on 50% shooting in 30 minutes - three 20+ point games over a 10-game stretch. I'd also argue that they have been caught out on the defensive end quite a few times with Ezeli and other role players on switches, who otherwise wouldn't be there if Barnes was playing.

They were examples of players who're out there, who are on similar salaries - the point was "defensive 5s are quite literally everywhere - you can find them lingering at the bottom of every squad's depth chart". Teams are unearthing defensive bigs all the time. There's only a handful of players in the league that are in the mold of Barnes who can provide a similar amount of impact - one being DeMarre who just signed a four-year/60 mil contract and NONE of them possess the upside nor have the chemistry and ability to handle the role that Barnes plays on the Warriors. And you're wanting to throw that all away for a limited-offensive big whose only notable qualities are protecting the rim and crashing the glass; who didn't even have a starring role last season.

It's easier to find players like Whiteside than it is to find players of Barnes' caliber -- especially since the team's style of play is reliant upon his play. As I said before, there's players lingering at the bottom of every squad's depth chart that can assume Ezeli's role. The Warriors don't need to go forking out for a luxury item that they simply don't need. They need Barnes. They don't need Ezeli.

It's simply not. Especially not one who's 23, improving at a rapid rate and has built championship chemistry with the rest of the core. How many 6"8 players who can hit threes, play in the post, guard 4s/3s/2s, run the break/run the floor like a guard, run backdoor cuts, know their limits/play within a system and finish above/at the rim are there in the league?

All of that is great and you're right there aren't many players who have ALL of those skills. I just don't think they need all of that in one player to continue competing for chips. Right now Barnes is having a career year, if that continues he's potentially looking at a max contract and close to $100 mill. Do you want to pay your 4th option that much? Especially when Steph's salary is going to triple after next season? That's a lot of money for a guy who's "backup" just won the Finals MVP.

If he continues this carer year and they win the chip again I would assume they bring him back and I get it, but at some point the personnel is going to change and that figures to come sooner rather than later. Steph, Iggy and Bogut all unrestricted after next season.

 

[GoddamnyamanProf]

Devin Booker whipping out the Aubrey special, with the all purpose light skinned dance after the bucket

I was when he hit that Waffle Shuffle

Nice to be on the winning side of a close finish for once.

 

[jaguar paw]

Warriors and Spurs playing so far ahead of everyone else right now.

The only two teams that bring it every night.

 

[The_Third_Man]

"I don’t care. Whether it’s a veteran or a young player standing in front of me I always have the same goal. I want to run over everybody.”

remember the pre-draft hype around Mario?
I know it's too early, but he's not doing too well so far

 

[MooseMouthMthafuga]

Booker has been playing well. He even got to close tonight's game against the Bulls because his three point shooting is so good.

I think Booker's one of those dudes whose game is made for the pros.

he's 15-21 from 3pt range so far this season.


But more importantly, he already has the highest IQ of any player on the team.

Which is a cotdamn shame when you think about it


He's the youngest player in the league!


He's not just a shooter....decent off the dribble & a very good passer, also.

Low key, I wouldn't mind if he was the primary ball handler whenever Bledsoe takes a breather.

Like I said, dude's already the most composed player on the Suns IMO.

The Suns might be the lowest IQ squad in the league.They NEED this 19 year old

 

[CSquare43]

@Blackthoughts

You better keep an eye on your woman:

https://i.imgur.com/KBEwQlv.png

 

[O.iatlhawksfan]

"I don’t care. Whether it’s a veteran or a young player standing in front of me I always have the same goal. I want to run over everybody.”

remember the pre-draft hype around Mario?
I know it's too early, but he's not doing too well so far

Neither is Justice Winslow he had more hype than just about anyone

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

@Blackthoughts

You better keep an eye on your woman:

https://i.imgur.com/KBEwQlv.png

I concede

 

[Roadie pipeher]

Kyle Singler is the Worst Player in the NBA and More People Need to Know • /r/nba

Not even one assist

 

[ThaRealness]

Pacers Warriors boutta be lit

 

[Originalman]

@Blackthoughts

You better keep an eye on your woman:

https://i.imgur.com/KBEwQlv.png

Drake probably smashed.

 

[duckbutta]

Pacers Warriors + Babes Chicken + even more Babes Chicken =

 

[I.V.]

this ungrateful little bytch.

God, you are a lame.

Good for him, standing up for himself, and not whining about being on the bench.

 

[Big Boss]

I concede

It's over