2013-2014 NBA Thread - IND @ WAS and OKC @ LAC on ESPN

[rck3sactown]

I love the Shaq played against weak era of centers arguments, like in any era being 7-1 350 pounds wouldn't have resulted in dominance.

for real

 

[imsneakerpimp]

a team with d12 and harden with 0 FTAs at the half

harden 0 damns given on defense

Dwights averaged 18 points per game on 57% shooting, what do people want from Dwight exactly???

They want him to have the footwork of Hakeem, play as strong as Shaq who outweighed Dwight by at least 80 pounds, shoot like Patrick, and have the defensive ability of Dikembe.

This also hits on how little the average fan values defense. What prime/healthy Dwight was doing defensively was special. Carrying those Orlando squads basically on his own on the defensive end... but since he couldn't give you a spin and baseline hook, he's overrated People will say "Yeah, he's great defensively, but..." it's an after thought or just a minor thing they add. No, defense is half the game, and when healthy he's awesome at it. But he's never been a bum on the offensive end, he's just not a compete offensive center that you can rely on.

Yeah, it's a fault, but get him in the pick and roll, hit him in transition, let him have a few post-ups and he'll get you points and open things up for the rest of your offense. The way people talk about him offensively, you'd think he's Ben Wallace. "But he's so big and strong, he should be averaging 30 a game".. no he shouldn't. That's just something people like to throw out without considering Dwight's abilities.

Well said boss, well said

 

[captainjackson]

dat play by parsons

 

[steebie j]

whewwwww Parsons!

 

[firstclass]

Hate the fact that you can't hand check

 

[sohoguy]

One sided ref game, blazers can't get anything.

 

[don ramon]

I've haters of my own that remind me of the Shaq/Dwight deal.

It's a really bad look

so you're basically the dwight howard of NT huh

 

[shuges]

Where has Damian Lillard been?

Counting his 100 mill.

 

[shoeking2101]

Hate the fact that you can't hand check

I love it personally. Defense is played with your feet, not riding the offensive player with your forearm as he's making a move

 

[Peep Game]

One sided ref game, blazers can't get anything.

I'll ask you the same, did you just turn your tv on ?

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Hate the fact that you can't hand check

Go watch the Pistons-Spurs final again and rethink that statement.

 

[antidope]

 

Where has Damian Lillard been?

Counting his 100 mill.

Hes sure as hell not in this basketball game thats for sure

 

[wavycrocket]

They want him to have the footwork of Hakeem, play as strong as Shaq who outweighed Dwight by at least 80 pounds, shoot like Patrick, and have the defensive ability of Dikembe.

This also hits on how little the average fan values defense. What prime/healthy Dwight was doing defensively was special. Carrying those Orlando squads basically on his own on the defensive end... but since he couldn't give you a spin and baseline hook, he's overrated People will say "Yeah, he's great defensively, but..." it's an after thought or just a minor thing they add. No, defense is half the game, and when healthy he's awesome at it. But he's never been a bum on the offensive end, he's just not a compete offensive center that you can rely on.

Yeah, it's a fault, but get him in the pick and roll, hit him in transition, let him have a few post-ups and he'll get you points and open things up for the rest of your offense. The way people talk about him offensively, you'd think he's Ben Wallace. "But he's so big and strong, he should be averaging 30 a game".. no he shouldn't. That's just something people like to throw out without considering Dwight's abilities.

Basically. These are the fans who just take what the talking heads say as value.

These are the Uncle Drew Lovers, The all Blake does is dunk crowd, Paul George in the beginning of the season stans, Dwight Howard is overrated camp. Etc, etc

Casual fans that think they have a deep understanding of basketball.

 

[srvballer]

Parsons or Klay?

 

[imsneakerpimp]

I've haters of my own that remind me of the Shaq/Dwight deal.


It's a really bad look

so you're basically the dwight howard of NT huh

Lol. Probably

 

[monstar]

Did you just turn your tv on ?

Yup jus started watching lol.

 

[puglife]

Parsons easy

 

[nelson999]

What's with the talking Hamster in the Sprint commercials?

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Parsons or Klay?

Serious question?

Klay Thompson a 3 and D guy, a good one but nothing more.

 

[dman14]

Parsons or Klay?

i love my babe chandler, but klay is gonna be real good. that boy can defend

 

[steebie j]

 
Where has Damian Lillard been?

Beverly

 

[rck3sactown]

Hate the fact that you can't hand check

I love it personally. Defense is played with your feet, not riding the offensive player with your forearm as he's making a move

Bev

 

[antidope]

 
What's with the talking Hamster in the Sprint commercials?

Those commercials are hilarious to me. "You cant mix two words together UHH GOO GOOO"

Damian Lillard, you are an allstar, 90 million dollar endorsement guy, Pat Beverly hasn't lotioned or washed his hair since thanksgiving. Attack him. DO SOMETHING

 

[rosegoldsluggs]

Parsons or Klay?

 

[imsneakerpimp]

Aldridge looks so out of shape.