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Kobe dated Brandy then wifed a video chick. Clarkson is dating a model now. Not sure it's necessary to HATE what Russell is doing now.
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[quote name="Kal-El-8"]I HATE that Dlo is dating a Kardashian and seems like he's worrying about his branding with Nike.
I need him to perform on the court, the brand comes after performing.[/quote]I doubt you see the contradiction in your criticism.
'I hate that he's dating a Kardashian' = 'I'm going to judge you on things that don't have to do with basketball.'
'I need him to perform on the court' = 'I'm going to judge you on things that have to do with basketball.'
Pick one.
And I'm not saying 'gossip' type criticism is wrong. People who are like, "Oooh he's into scientology? I'm out. Oooh, he's an atheist? I'm out. Trade him. Ooooh, he likes imports? Knew I didn't like him. Trade him," that's not me, and I recognize that it's flawed analysis, but whatever.
All I care about is performance. Date a Kardashian. Date all of them. Simultaneously. Post pics. Don't post pics. I don't care when it comes to basketball.
I was a Rodman fan.
Artest.
Don't care what you do, so long as you do what is expected.
"You there, the one marrying himself. Go get some rebounds."
Done.
I like that.
"Hey you, as soon as you're done fighting people in the stands, how about a 3-ball and some perimeter d?"
On it!
"You, the one sucking a fart out of a Kardashian, dribble this ball, get that guy in the game because he's struggling, and cheat the passing lanes."
Just do that. Don't care about anything else.
I need him to perform on the court, the brand comes after performing.[/quote]I doubt you see the contradiction in your criticism.
'I hate that he's dating a Kardashian' = 'I'm going to judge you on things that don't have to do with basketball.'
'I need him to perform on the court' = 'I'm going to judge you on things that have to do with basketball.'
Pick one.
And I'm not saying 'gossip' type criticism is wrong. People who are like, "Oooh he's into scientology? I'm out. Oooh, he's an atheist? I'm out. Trade him. Ooooh, he likes imports? Knew I didn't like him. Trade him," that's not me, and I recognize that it's flawed analysis, but whatever.
All I care about is performance. Date a Kardashian. Date all of them. Simultaneously. Post pics. Don't post pics. I don't care when it comes to basketball.
I was a Rodman fan.
Artest.
Don't care what you do, so long as you do what is expected.
"You there, the one marrying himself. Go get some rebounds."
Done.
I like that.
"Hey you, as soon as you're done fighting people in the stands, how about a 3-ball and some perimeter d?"
On it!
"You, the one sucking a fart out of a Kardashian, dribble this ball, get that guy in the game because he's struggling, and cheat the passing lanes."
Just do that. Don't care about anything else.
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Dlo dating a kardashian has nothing to do with basketball. Its the lack of speed and athleticism that's hurting him he can't beat anyone of the dribble and can't defend I don't see any flashes from him to say he's going to be like Curry or harden witch is who the front office and him self compared him to
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I knew we goofed on Dlo when his pops got pulled over with that Dirty Sprite and Green bumpin DS2
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I doubt you see the contradiction in your criticism.
'I hate that he's dating a Kardashian' = 'I'm going to judge you on things that don't have to do with basketball.'
'I need him to perform on the court' = 'I'm going to judge you on things that have to do with basketball.'
Pick one.
And I'm not saying 'gossip' type criticism is wrong. People who are like, "Oooh he's a scientology? I'm out. Oooh, he's an atheist? I'm out. Trade him. Ooooh, he likes imports? Knew I didn't like him. Trade him," that's not me, and I recognize that it's flawed analysis, but whatever.
All I care about is performance. Date a Kardashian. Date all of them. Simultaneously. Post pics. Don't post pics. I don't care when it comes to basketball.
I was a Rodman fan.
Artest.
Don't care what thru do, so long add they do what is ejected.
"You there, the one marrying himself. Go get some rebounds."
Done. I like that.
"Hey you, as soon as you're done fighting people in the stands, how about a 3-ball and some perimeter d?"
On it!
"You, the one sucking a fart out if a Kardashian, dribble this ball, get that guy in the game because he's struggling, and cheat the passing lanes."
Just do that. Don't care about anything else.[/quote]
Well.. Fair enough I guess
Ska approved:
Do whatever you want, just perform for me on the court.
I'd prefer him to just focus on ball, I don't wanna hear him in the tabloids.
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And I still don't think he's a bust, he'll be fine.
The Kardashian will move on as they always do, Byron will be fired, Kobe will be gone. And hopefully all of that will help him.
Takes Pg's 2-3 years to mold to the NBA. He'll be fine.
The Kardashian will move on as they always do, Byron will be fired, Kobe will be gone. And hopefully all of that will help him.
Takes Pg's 2-3 years to mold to the NBA. He'll be fine.
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Who cares who he is dating? You can safely assume if it weren't her it would be some other LA glam girl that would be more or less the same. He says the right things about getting better and he's still playing hard on the court, let him have his fun.
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[quote name="Kal-El-8"]Ska approved:
Do whatever you want, just perform for me on the court.[/quote]Absolutely.
Bruh, I was out there wearing a 91 jersey when homeboy had a procession TO MARRY HIMSELF.
I'm getting questioned by friends like, "Uummm, your boy married himself? 
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me: "Bet he gets in Malone's head tomorrow night, though. Bet that."
Worm.
Do whatever you want, just perform for me on the court.[/quote]Absolutely.
Bruh, I was out there wearing a 91 jersey when homeboy had a procession TO MARRY HIMSELF.
I'm getting questioned by friends like, "Uummm, your boy married himself? "me: "Bet he gets in Malone's head tomorrow night, though. Bet that."
Worm.
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Kanye washed
Scott is in rehab
Lamar almost died
Harden looks funny right now
Tyga stay taking Ls.
And Bruce is now a woman named Caitlyn
If it was any other girl I wouldn't give a ****
Something about that family
I do agree though, he'll be fine just needs time. I've been saying that from the beginning.
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I'm all about being patient with Russell but one thing I don't understand is people saying give him two or three years to develop, as if speed quickness and athleticism can be developed
We may have to accept that he'll never be an above average scorer at his position, he seems more likely to be a 15 pt 10 asst player with below average defense who can't attack the basket
We may have to accept that he'll never be an above average scorer at his position, he seems more likely to be a 15 pt 10 asst player with below average defense who can't attack the basket
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As with all things sport, winning and production cures everything
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He's 19. #2 draft. No finance worries. Living in LA and dating a model. Becoming rookie of the year is not his main priority.
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Let him cook.
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Dont forget bout Reggie Bush and Miles AustinKanye washed
Scott is in rehab
Lamar almost died
Harden looks funny right now
Tyga stay taking Ls.
And Bruce is now a woman named Caitlyn
If it was any other girl I wouldn't give a ****
Something about that family
I do agree though, he'll be fine just needs time. I've been saying that from the beginning.
You guys realize that Steph wasn't THIS Steph year one, right?
Bad ankles, too skinny, too weak, can't defend, can only shoot, etc etc......
Any problems with him today?
You learn/grow/develop at this level thru work.
Steph worked. Kobe worked. Bron worked.
If DLo works, he will get better, across the board. It's on us as an org to make sure that he works.
He's 19. Kobe at 19 was knees and elbows and airballs. With hops.
Russell will develop, settle down.
Randle died a game in. Short, fat, can't defend, left only, not athletic, all that **** was said.
What he do the other night? 22/14/4/4, somethin like that? He's 20?
Oh.
#Re. Lax.
Bad ankles, too skinny, too weak, can't defend, can only shoot, etc etc......
Any problems with him today?
You learn/grow/develop at this level thru work.
Steph worked. Kobe worked. Bron worked.
If DLo works, he will get better, across the board. It's on us as an org to make sure that he works.
He's 19. Kobe at 19 was knees and elbows and airballs. With hops.
Russell will develop, settle down.
Randle died a game in. Short, fat, can't defend, left only, not athletic, all that **** was said.
What he do the other night? 22/14/4/4, somethin like that? He's 20?
Oh.
#Re. Lax.
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Kanye washed
Scott is in rehab
Lamar almost died
Harden looks funny right now
Tyga stay taking Ls.
And Bruce is now a woman named Caitlyn
If it was any other girl I wouldn't give a ****
Something about that family
I do agree though, he'll be fine just needs time. I've been saying that from the beginning.
Don't forget good ol Kris. He's donzo as well
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Steph of now wasn't the steph from his rookie season.
KD and Russ went like 3-29 there first year together. (May be off but it was bad)
Nobody comes into the league and is a world beater off the bat.
Give it some time, enjoy the ride, and the rook play an actually NBA season before calling him a bum.
Some of you man
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Absolutely.
Bruh, I was out there wearing a 91 jersey when homeboy had a procession TO MARRY HIMSELF.
me: "Bet he gets in Malone's head tomorrow night, though. Bet that."
Worm.
Regardless of antics worm brought it evert night....I'm older but one of my favorite players to just watch go all out..give me 5 drodmans on my team and you are getting mind gamed mentally and outworked...
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Even though I believe in randle wasn't he being guarded by dirk those stats are inflated
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The problem with Dlo pick is it was predicated on getting a big in free agency..front office swung and missed..no disrespect towards the kid..decent bigs who could potentially give you double doubles right out the gate are rare..
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Time can help steph bulk up and heal his ankle
Time will not magically give DLO quickness to defend and athleticism, or quickness to attack off a screen or blow by his defender
Steph was always quick and a great shooter from day one
Time WILL help DLO learn the nba game and shoot better though
Time will not magically give DLO quickness to defend and athleticism, or quickness to attack off a screen or blow by his defender
Steph was always quick and a great shooter from day one
Time WILL help DLO learn the nba game and shoot better though
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.....actually it can. Given the correct diet, muscle training, overall experience and muscle memory, you can increase speed and your agility, speed and your athleticism. Now the ceiling won't be as high for a player with natural physical gifts a la John Wall but there is def increases that can be added.
Its gonna be year 2 where DLo shows what he is about. His physical attributes has to catch up with his skill right now. Thats the problem he is having.
His skills are off the charts he just can't get to his spots he is use to. He can be effective a ton but he has to get to those spots to be that way and right now he can't.
Its the same reason a player like Jennings can drop 55 points year 1 and then fizzle out. His skills never caught up with the physical.
Right now DLo should be doing every speed and agility drill known to man. He has to get in that weight room. Do plyos and yoga and change the diet. Then the boy will skyrocket.
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People that keep blaming Russells abilities whether its athleticism or his shot or passes are only seeing one side of the story, this season is like a rookie showcase for Randle,Clarkson and Russell, they are all trying to eat even tho Randle and Clarkson arent rookies
Last season noone knew who clarkson was and just blossomed out of nowhere and this year he wants to prove it wasn't a fluke and can hang with NBA talent,so he is trying to eat
Randle wants to prove the same since its technically season if we don't count 14 mins last year, and he really really wants to eat
and now we have Russell who is also trying to show what he can do but is timid knowing he's the real rookie of the year and doesn't want to mess anything up and is why he plays at a certain speed, however he has shown flashes with his passing and sometimes players aren't ready,and isn't as un-athletic as everyone perceives, he isn't Westbrook but he isnt Kendall Marshall either
oh yea and don't forget Kobe he is trying to prove he can still play and even thats not going too well, and even Hibbert wants touches and gets lazy if he doesn't get any
so put all this into perspective and that is why Russell isn't flourishing like other rookies who have the keys handed and the green light. and also common hes 19 how many of you at 19 would come in and say F--- Kobe and just do your own thing and act like its your team?
Last season noone knew who clarkson was and just blossomed out of nowhere and this year he wants to prove it wasn't a fluke and can hang with NBA talent,so he is trying to eat
Randle wants to prove the same since its technically season if we don't count 14 mins last year, and he really really wants to eat
and now we have Russell who is also trying to show what he can do but is timid knowing he's the real rookie of the year and doesn't want to mess anything up and is why he plays at a certain speed, however he has shown flashes with his passing and sometimes players aren't ready,and isn't as un-athletic as everyone perceives, he isn't Westbrook but he isnt Kendall Marshall either
oh yea and don't forget Kobe he is trying to prove he can still play and even thats not going too well, and even Hibbert wants touches and gets lazy if he doesn't get any
so put all this into perspective and that is why Russell isn't flourishing like other rookies who have the keys handed and the green light. and also common hes 19 how many of you at 19 would come in and say F--- Kobe and just do your own thing and act like its your team?
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