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

[champcruthik]

See, based on what you just said, I can tell you haven't really been paying attention to Griffin this season. He's been scoring in many more ways than just dunking. He's a better post-up player than Love, more consistently requires a double team and his perimeter game is getting better and better. He's also up to 70% from the Line. Aside from outlets, he's just as good a passer as Love, if not better. And he's definitely a better defender. They used to both be bad, but Blake is decent now, while Love is still terrible.

So, all that is why I'm saying that I'd take Blake.

Defense is one major aspect that makes me hesitant about coining Love and LMA over AD or Quake as top PF in 2014.

 

[djkaos23]

The walk over Ewing after would get you ejected today.

 

[lynchpin33]

The walk over Ewing after would get you ejected today.

Didn't Bron do something similar to Jet Terry in Boston last year? He walked towards him and got a tech. I guess it depends.

-- On all the dunks posted the best part is the person who gets dunked on benches reaction and the reaction of the opposing fans and the commentators and Kevin Harlan.

 

[djkaos23]

See, based on what you just said, I can tell you haven't really been paying attention to Griffin this season. He's been scoring in many more ways than just dunking. He's a better post-up player than Love, more consistently requires a double team and his perimeter game is getting better and better. He's also up to 70% from the Line. Aside from outlets, he's just as good a passer as Love, if not better. And he's definitely a better defender. They used to both be bad, but Blake is decent now, while Love is still terrible.

So, all that is why I'm saying that I'd take Blake.

B.I.N.G.O

 

[$tacy]

Vince carter had some of the nastiest in game dunks I've ever seen. As far as on someone I gotta give it to the king of shooting up the club. He's like the nba shyne po... Shawn kemp

 

[JD617]

No disrespect to Blake but I'm taking Love over him and not even thinking twice.

 

[do work son]

No disrespect to Blake but I'm taking Love over him and not even thinking twice.

Why? I ask because I know you're good for a solid rebuttal. Not some fake analysis about players being "smarter rebounders"

 

[darthska]

'fake analysis'

Don't ask for any cotdamn opinions other than those you have dubbed worthy, then.

 

[nelson999]

 
No disrespect to Blake but I'm taking Love over him and not even thinking twice.

same here. Better rebounder, better shooter, better all around when it comes to fundamental basketball.  and the #1 reason, is that he doesn't rely on athleticism much at all.  as Blake gets older and loses some of that athleticism, its going to effect his game far more than that will effect Love's game

 

[awwsome]

Toronto has reportedly discussed a package involving Ross for Afflalo.

Afflalo has been a top-5 SG in 2013-2014.

Ross a guy with a lot of upside though, they might regret that

 

[you big dummy]

For those who haven't seen it yet.

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The Brooklyn Nets will wear their nickname player jerseys Jan. 10 against the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.

Fans can buy the nickname jerseys starting Wednesday at the team store at Barclays Center.

Nets jerseys featuring nicknames like "D-Will" (Deron Williams), "Truth" (Paul Pierce) and "JJ" (Joe Johnson) cost $110 (swingman), $70 (replica) or $50 (kids).

Fans can also buy nickname T-shirts as well.

 

[julius wrek]

Royce Young ‏@royceyoung 4m
Russell Westbrook just walked through the Thunder's locker room, no crutches. Looks good.
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Anthony Slater ‏@anthonyVslater 8m
FWIW: Russell Westbrook walking around the Thunder locker room, without crutches.
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Julius F. Wrek

 

[champcruthik]

Russy recovering with nights in the hyperbolic chamber.

 

[Arthur Shelby]

:\ at Nets VS OKC being the game on NBA TV

 

[antidope]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pepperjackchees]

 

Toronto has reportedly discussed a package involving Ross for Afflalo.

Afflalo has been a top-5 SG in 2013-2014.

Ross a guy with a lot of upside though, they might regret that

Word. Afflalo almost 30 now.

 

[JD617]

 

No disrespect to Blake but I'm taking Love over him and not even thinking twice.

Why? I ask because I know you're good for a solid rebuttal. Not some fake analysis about players being "smarter rebounders"

I just like his ability to space the floor as a legit three-point threat while still being amongst the league leaders in scoring in the restricted area. I also give him the edge in rebounding and passing although Griffin is a very good passer too. I can live with his subpar defense considering everything else he brings to the table, especially since Blake isn't a great defender either.

 

[nawghtyhare]

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is this REAL

 

[antidope]

It sure is, people are laughing at Perk in the comments. I'm sure he wasnt serious though.

 

[herbshuttles15]

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[rck3sactown]

Not sure if its Perk's comment thats funny or the fact that he refers to himself in the 3rd person 

 

[had pants]

 

[frink85]

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also, not to be a laker homer/clipper hater, but why arent the griffin dunks on pau over the back fouls? is it because pau is jumping also?

 

[lawdog1]

^^^ The Jimmy!

 

[pmatic]

This Warriors-Heat game is already off to a fun start.