Random NBA Observations 2016 - 2017

[TrillaMonsoon]

@funkee Lavine is getting better but I still only really see him passing to the roller in a PnR situation so I don't think he sees the court well enough or has enough feel as a passer right now to know how to attack the lane to create for others. But as a PnR ball handler and scorer he is really good and has improved his pocket passes and even entry passes. But just a couple games ago he had 6 TO's so he's still prone to stretches of sloppy play that I dont' think the team could overcome right now.

 

[funkee]

@funkee Lavine is getting better but I still only really see him passing to the roller in a PnR situation so I don't think he sees the court well enough or has enough feel as a passer right now to know how to attack the lane to create for others. But as a PnR ball handler and scorer he is really good and has improved his pocket passes and even entry passes. But just a couple games ago he had 6 TO's so he's still prone to stretches of sloppy play that I dont' think the team could overcome right now.

he had 8 TOs that game, but outside of that he's averaged < 2 TOs per game and has been lights out offensively all of december and really most of the season. I disagree a bit in regards to his lane attacking. He is very dangerous going to the hole b/c of his shiftiness/litheness w/ the threat of his pullup game (shoutout to drew hanlen) + his vision/IQ is much better. He has one of the highest FG% at the rim for wings/guards and has overall been very unselfish when cut off, especially when playing with the 2nd unit. Best ball handler and perimeter shot creator on the team (it's not an accident that he's been averaging 4-5 assists lately w/ less usage than wig or KAT). Wiggins has been getting the nod as 4th quarter facilitator/closer not b/c of his handling or vision, but b/c having lavine gives him freedom to not have lavine's defender cheat off to help on wiggins (if rubio could shoot, it would make this ploy doubly effective). Regardless, I think zach could really cause havoc with the ball in his hands more often especially as he's the most willing passer by far of the big 3. Thibs often has him control the offense rather than dunn with the 2nd unit, but I'd like to see him experiment the same with the starters a bit more.

 

[CarltonJunior]

Harrison Barnes

 

[The War Report]

Harrison Barnes is such a 00's ass player.

 

[LinusCaldwell]

@Gil Scott-Heroin are you free tomorrow breh

 

[Sister Sledge]

Portlannd ends to get rid of C. J. and get a re rim protector
They also end. Ore size at the two. They might also need a coaching change, as the players seem to have to ed Scott's out.

 

[ALonelyDad]

 

[Cognito]

Blazers fukked up

 

[Captain Crunch]

@Gil Scott-Heroin @G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman

I'm debating on going to the Nets game to see the Warriors play, but I see that the Dubs have a back to back(play the Pistons tomorrow). Is Kerr going to rest players this early?

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

@Gil Scott-Heroin @G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman

I'm debating on going to the Nets game to see the Warriors play, but I see that the Dubs have a back to back(play the Pistons tomorrow). Is Kerr going to rest players this early?

I can easily see him resting guys tomorrow night.

 

[Sister Sledge]

Go is not an d team. I don't see why they would need to rest players.

 

[jaguar paw]

@Malta :mjtea2:

 

[Mr. McDowell]

If the Mavs don't firesale, they still might make a run for the playoffs. Dirk and Bogut back would give them the edge over the other 7 teams (well six, Suns have no shot).

 

[Flight]

James has been respectful and supportive in his public comments about Parker and Antetokounmpo, offering stock answers about their potential rather than resorting to his go-to quote of, "I don't know, I'm not a GM," when he doesn't want to talk about a rising star for whatever reason.

Yet privately, after the Bucks beat the pants off the Cavs 118-101 on Nov. 29, James was less than impressed with how Parker and Antetokounmpo clearly played at a higher level against the Cavs than they normally do. That made James wonder why Parker and Antetokounmpo don't make that level of play their standard and become true professionals.

Need a playoff series between these two teams this year.

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

Our centers totaled 3 rebound tonite. Come back soon, Capella

Capella out is going to seriously hurt our rebounding and defense. Onuaku must pay for us to have a chance against teams with dominant centers.