The 2012-2013 NBA Random Thoughts Thread

Mic-Nificent

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This flopping fine is ridiculous. they should fine the refs for making dumbass calls :damn:

The problem with that is that it's not always obvious...

Keep in mind we get to see shyt multiple times from multiple angles in slow motion. It's not always possible to catch shyt in the moment on the court.

And the fine is so severe so as to act as a deterrent.
 

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Just gonna run through what I thought of some of the rookies:

Anthony Davis - I'm a believer. This kid is gonna be special.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - I like him but he seriously, seriously has to work on that jumpshot. That hitch looks awful.

Bradley Beal - Will be excellent next to Wall for years to come. I was impressed by him a lot this year.

Dion Waiters - Underrated as an athlete and was playing really well before injuries derailed him. Crazy ability finishing at the hoop.

Thomas Robinson - Seen pretty much nothing of him, but he really needs to become a better finisher. We all know he can rebound but he has to offer something offensively.

Damian Lillard - We all know what he can do. Extremely composed and polished already. Should be flirting with all-star teams every season.

Harrison Barnes - Performed well in his role but I don't see star potential.

Terrence Ross - Nice athlete but a role player.

Andre Drummond- Not as high on him as other people(which is funny because I loved him as a prospect even with his season at uConn), but I think he'll still be a great player. Surprisingly good hands and a mega athlete, I guess the FT% can come later.

Jeremy Lamb - He has a great skillset, just buried on a stacked team at the moment. I really like him, another underrated athlete, great wingspan and has a nice jumper as well as being able to create for himself.

John Henson - I LOVE this guy. Great shot blocker, excellent rebounder and has a surprisingly good offensive game. His footwork and co-ordination are impressive, and he's not only shown a midrange jumper but hooks with both hands and I've only seen a decent Kareem-esque sky hook on him. He's a string right now, but he'll be fine with a bit of muscle put on. Probably my favourite player in the draft after Davis.

Evan Fournier - Usually this type of comparison is just lazy and stereotypical, but he does remind me of Ginobili.

John Jenkins- I think he could be an excellent sixth man in the future.
 

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Just gonna run through what I thought of some of the rookies:

Anthony Davis - I'm a believer. This kid is gonna be special.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - I like him but he seriously, seriously has to work on that jumpshot. That hitch looks awful.

Bradley Beal - Will be excellent next to Wall for years to come. I was impressed by him a lot this year.

Dion Waiters - Underrated as an athlete and was playing really well before injuries derailed him. Crazy ability finishing at the hoop.

Thomas Robinson - Seen pretty much nothing of him, but he really needs to become a better finisher. We all know he can rebound but he has to offer something offensively.

Damian Lillard - We all know what he can do. Extremely composed and polished already. Should be flirting with all-star teams every season.

Harrison Barnes - Performed well in his role but I don't see star potential.

Terrence Ross - Nice athlete but a role player.

Andre Drummond- Not as high on him as other people(which is funny because I loved him as a prospect even with his season at uConn), but I think he'll still be a great player. Surprisingly good hands and a mega athlete, I guess the FT% can come later.

Jeremy Lamb - He has a great skillset, just buried on a stacked team at the moment. I really like him, another underrated athlete, great wingspan and has a nice jumper as well as being able to create for himself.

John Henson - I LOVE this guy. Great shot blocker, excellent rebounder and has a surprisingly good offensive game. His footwork and co-ordination are impressive, and he's not only shown a midrange jumper but hooks with both hands and I've only seen a decent Kareem-esque sky hook on him. He's a string right now, but he'll be fine with a bit of muscle put on. Probably my favourite player in the draft after Davis.

Evan Fournier - Usually this type of comparison is just lazy and stereotypical, but he does remind me of Ginobili.

John Jenkins- I think he could be an excellent sixth man in the future.

Why don't you think Barnes can be a star? Deng is a multiple allstar.
 

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Was just looking at Henson's stats. In games with over 20(!) minutes played, he's averaging:

13.3 points
14.1 rebounds
2.1 blocks

Dam rebounding numbers :wow:
 

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