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

[shuges]

Shump was
1. Injured
2. Perhaps bothered by trade rumors
3. Deflated by the way the season has gone

In that order.

 

[essential1]

I know the Knicks can sign Melo for the most money, buy why would Melo want to come back to this? Especially if he resigns for the max, as that would cripple the team going forward.

Sign & Trade him to the Bulls or Celtics. Get a few 1sts. Maybe a young guy.

They need to completely reset.

 

[awwsome]

He's healthy now though, you gotta play well for yourself man, he's going to have a career beyond this season, you might as well up your value.

 

[awwsome]

Send him to the Bulls.

They need to completely reset.

This is true but they won't do this.

 

[kingjaffejo]

Inside The NBA really need Chuck & Kenny back.

 

[certifiedflyboi23]

Yup Shaq trying harder than usual

 

[JD617]

Shump was
1. Injured
2. Perhaps bothered by trade rumors
3. Deflated by the way the season has gone

In that order.

4. Wildly overrated before the season started.

 

[certifiedflyboi23]

How was Shump overrated? I only heard Knicks fans talking about him

 

[senorroboto2k5]

From twitter...
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[carltonjunior]

Shump is just like Landry Fields. Drafted by the knicks and seems like an immediate steal, and then eventually declines more and more in production

 

[awwsome]

That small Shaq highlight just a glimpse of how special he was, 7'1 350 (or 370 depending on year ) going coast to coast.

 

[awwsome]

Shump is just like Landry Fields. Drafted by the knicks and seems like an immediate steal, and then eventually declines more and more in production

chill, Landry had no real skills and he wasn't athletic.

Shump can at least defend well when he wants to and is a superior athlete to most at his position.

 

[ween h4ed]

That Devin Harris Shaqtin

Dallas on a roll with Dalembert weeks ago and now this

 

[victor page]

He was never that good. He benefitted from decent play on a big stage in a big market which inflated his true talent/worth. He's a rotation guy with above average athleticism, a decent handle, and a suspect jumper.

 

[nelson999]

If only Shaq knew what Fournier really means

 

[Bert.]

Portland will still make the playoffs, but winning a series will be a huge challenge.

they are the Pacers of the west, minus the defense. 1st round exit.

and... knicks pathetic

 

[JD617]

How was Shump overrated? I only heard Knicks fans talking about him

People were definitely saying he had All-Star potential. I'm on mobile, I can't go digging for quotes.

I thought you were banned from the thread btw? What happened?

 

[senorroboto2k5]

 

[Bert.]

i miss gilbert

 

[awwsome]

Dude's said Shump was going to be an All Star?

Gotta love NT.

 

[certifiedflyboi23]

People were definitely saying he had All-Star potential. I'm on mobile, I can't go digging for quotes.

I thought you were banned from the thread btw? What happened?

Weird favors in exchange for unbanning me.

 

[awwsome]

If only Shaq knew what Fournier really means

YO

I thought he was going to say it.

 

[illoquent aka dsk]

People expected too much from Shumpert on the offensive end. For someone with his athletic ability, it's a shame how limited he is on that end of the court. A competent coach could get the best out of him though. If it's true that Phil really likes him, he might stand to gain the most from the regime change.

He also tends to be over-aggressive on defense and makes a ton of mistakes because of that. He's good (not great) on that side and has the tools to become a consistent shutdown defender but he's definitely not there yet despite what others might lead you to believe.

Potato head and the Knicks org really didn't do him any favors. Always holds him accountable for every little **** and makes sure to let him & the media know it but vets like JR get away with a lot. For an emotional player like Shump that becomes a huge factor.

 

[T0INE]

 
If only Shaq knew what Fournier really means

Don't remind me.

 

[shuges]

Inside the NBA has reached an all-time low.