Random NBA Observations 2017 - 2018

[Optimus Prime]

 

[360Waves]

TF @ Bron losing 7 straight in Utah? Yeah he better keep his behind in Cleveland instead of going West next year.

Lol you sound retarded. Bron goes West to a stacked team they’re a 2 seed at worst.

 

[The God Poster]

I know that the majority of this site hates Draymond Green but this is impressive.

had to re read... thought that was one game

 

[William F. Russell]

 

[The God Poster]

It's crazy how stagnant the Warriors' offense is without Curry. The team goes as far as Curry takes them.

Last night let's you realize...without KD I really believe Steph was on a most popular athlete since Jordan trajectory . Steph arrogant & still keeps a humble persona

 

[VegetasHairline]

 

[Bigblackted4]

The 3rd and 4th quarters of this game is an example of the type of game that validates detractors of LeBron James.

He was never aggressively looking for his own shot, he forced passes causing turnovers, he was overly unselfish feeding Love when it was clear he didn't have it tonight, he shied away from the ball in crunch moments. Down 1 with the ball why is Wade the primarily playmaker and taking a 25 foot 3? It was a petty bad game to say the least.

For as great as LeBron is I think he tends to overthink the game against tough defenses as opposed to going into attack mode (which is what Jordan, Kobe, Kyrie and guys with a scorers mentality would do). I think there's time where there's just more value in a guy like LeBron just deciding to take over as opposed to being passive.

1000%

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

KD still the best player on the team. Steph’s presence, though, does something to defenses that i never seen

Which makes Steph the best offensive player on the team..

KD brings close to offensive greatness that Steph has but KDs Defense put him over the top

But make no mistake KD is not better than Steph offensively

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

Which makes Steph the best offensive player on the team..

KD brings close to offensive greatness that Steph has but KDs Defense put him over the top

But make no mistake KD is not better than Steph offensively

KD by far is the most verstile scorer on that team. We seen this in the recent finals. Steph as a threat from 3 is what concerns defenses.

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

KD by far is the most verstile scorer on that team. We seen this in the recent finals. Steph as a threat from 3 is what concerns defenses.

What you saw in the finals was Steph’s affect on opposing defense allowing KD to eat... KD has never in his entire career had the easiest shots playing with Steph.

Think about that shyt.. Cavs was more focused on Steph than KD.. that’s when you know your a goat offensive player... Got defenses shook them some time you step across the half court line

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

What you saw in the finals was Steph’s affect on opposing defense allowing KD to eat... KD has never in his entire career had the easiest shots playing with Steph.

Think about that shyt.. Cavs was more focused on Steph than KD.. that’s when you know your a goat offensive player... Got defenses shook them some time you step across the half court line

KD for his entire career averaged more points than steph. Granted KD was a round 2 years prior and stephs earlier injuries side lined him. Im not denying his impact either, but if we talking just scoring, KD dropped 30 on 50% on bron in the 2012 finals with Russ. Steph had his best finals series playing along side KD too. His other two witout KD were underwhelming

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

KD for his entire career averaged more points than steph. Granted KD was a round 2 years prior and stephs earlier injuries side lined him. Im not denying his impact either, but if we talking just scoring, KD dropped 30 on 50% on bron in the 2012 finals with Russ. Steph had his best finals series playing along side KD too. His other two witout KD were underwhelming

No doubt but look at KD in OKC he avg more than Steph that’s not debatable but he avg those points off iso heavy ball.. most times leading to those foot injuries.. and yes Steph did have his best finals statistically playing along side KD

Which brings to answer KD was acquired strictly to neutralize Lebron... and even better KDs game fit perfect in GS system.. shyt was a no brainer replacing Barnes with KD.. hell of Barnes avg at least 15ppg in the finals GS would be 3 time champs

 

[Kovu]

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[CarltonJunior]

Which makes Steph the best offensive player on the team..

KD brings close to offensive greatness that Steph has but KDs Defense put him over the top

But make no mistake KD is not better than Steph offensively

KD is the better player on both ends on the floor, but the way Steph scores fukks defenses up. Steph can be contained but it opens up the floor for everyone else. KD cant be contained but he doesnt really open up the floor because he doesnt play as well off the ball as Steph.

We've seen steph get contained time and time again, but when it happens his role players usually pick up the slack because he requires so much attention. KD is at the point now where you expect him to drop 30 on you so you worry about containing everyone else

 

[Reid2Achieve]

I feel like Dario Saric is being slept on. He got a slow start to the season but he's been putting up some nice all around numbers. Got traded for Elfrid Payton and he's the perfect dude to play next to Embiid. Saric is a really slick passer too. I feel like he could become a scary player soon and could be one of the best 3rd options in the league in a year or two

I think he would be better suited on another team. Especially once Fultz gets back. He (more than Simmons) reminds me of a Lamar Odom or Hedo Turkoglu type. It will be interesting to see how other teams value him once he hits free agency.