**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**

[ballinsam23]

I asked this the other day which other east contender's #2 are you trusting in a series to consistently deliver? In the finals if your #1 is struggling it's an issue but none of the other squads have anybody that's vastly above Middleton's capability.

Only the Sixers really. You can give the ball to Butler and Harris.

Celtics no idea who will step up. That roster has disaster written all over it.
Raptors reminds me most of the Bucks. Lowry gonna be his usual dumb self and chuck away.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Not at all. In the playoffs, game is much slower. You need a player that can score if your #1 is struggling.

You need guys to step up. Bledsoe, brogdon, and Middleton can create offense. Brook spaces the floor. Pat, and Brown are solid guys.

Like GSW is unfair but you can’t overlook the importance of Shaun Livingston never missing in the playoffs and the 3 point sliders getting turned up for iggy. And then there was Javale giving you 18 great minutes. Those guys win you games.

 

[ballinsam23]

You are really underrating Middleton.

Middleton is probably the most underrated player in the league along with Dame and Conley. But at this point ya'll overrating him

 

[MVP]

I'm not worried about Giannis, he's been able to maintain his regular season production in the playoffs the last 2 seasons and that's without this system tailor made for him.

 

[ballinsam23]

You need guys to step up. Bledsoe, brogdon, and Middleton can create offense. Brook spaces the floor. Pat, and Brown are solid guys.

Like GSW is unfair but you can’t overlook the importance of Shaun Livingston never missing in the playoffs and the 3 point sliders getting turned up for iggy. And then there was Javale giving you 18 great minutes. Those guys win you games.

You cant overlook Klay and KD first though. Really no one has that luxury. Obviously the other guys matter in a 8-9 man rotation.

 

[amitt5504]

There are gonna be times in the playoffs when HOU misses every chuck 3 and the only thing that'll keep them in the game are mid range Chris Paul jumpers.

Idk if Giannis has that luxury.

Giannis is gonna get his regardless. Bucks might not live & die by the 3 more than the Rockets but they do; no matter how cold they are, they will continue to launch em. Bucks need that spacing for Giannis to operate.

 

[addict4sneakers]

I'm not worried about Giannis, he's been able to maintain his regular season production in the playoffs the last 2 seasons and that's without this system tailor made for him.

That was with Joe Schmo playing John Henson and shabazz Muhammad

 

[addict4sneakers]

You cant overlook Klay and KD first though. Really no one has that luxury. Obviously the other guys matter in a 8-9 man rotation.

No one is overlooking them. I just think you’re caught up with the names instead of the output.

Middleton been better than Stringer this year. Tobias too. You know why Middleton doesn’t have those big shots Butler does? Cause the bucks don’t play close games

 

[nick.]

Brazy

12 FTA/G
.427 FTr

Fraudulent 37 PPG

 

[ballinsam23]

I get it, but playoffs are a different game. Not every game is a blowout anymore. Teams strategize and make adjustments.

I love Khris, but if the Bucks get bounced early, it def wont be Giannis fault.

 

[dacomeup]

That Rockets' squad does not make the playoffs without Harden. No way.

 

[amitt5504]

I asked this the other day which other east contender's #2 are you trusting in a series to consistently deliver? In the finals if your #1 is struggling it's an issue but none of the other east squads have anybody that's vastly or even slightly above Middleton's capability.

Toronto: Lowry, Siakam (yes, he's been that good)
Phiily: Jimmy, Tobias
Boston: Mr 30 pt a game, Piru Reggie Jackson. Might not be the best but both can score.

 

[ballinsam23]

Celtics will win a series because Brad might outcoach a team or 2. They have the worst roster out of the top 4 teams.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Toronto: Lowry, Siakam (yes, he's been that good)
Phiily: Jimmy, Tobias
Boston: Mr 30 pt a game, Piru Reggie Jackson. Might not be the best but both can score.

Terry Rozier?

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[Maximus Meridius]

Brazy

Jordan .1 threes/game
Harden 4.8 threes/game

Jordan 2.9 steals/game
Harden 2.0 steals/game

Jordan 1.5 blocks/game
Harden .7 blocks per game

Jordan 3.3 turnovers/game
Harden 5.0 turnovers/game

Jordan .482 FG%
Harden .442 FG%

 

[ballinsam23]

If he said Hayward, fine. He's peaking at the perfect time, but Scary Terry

 

[nick.]

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

This reminds me of when Nash got his MVP and everyone swore Kobe deserved it that year.

Except Nash put up like 12/8 and never played defense

 

[ballinsam23]

If MJ played with these foul call rules and shortened shot clock, he might've averaged 50.

 

[amitt5504]

Terry Rozier?

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As much as I hate him on the Cs, he's someone who the Cs can and would go to if Kyrie struggling, especially with Smart hurt now. He aint the best option but would be against Drew Bledsoe lol

 

[ballinsam23]

Crazy how the Spurs attempt the least 3s in the NBA and the Clippers get to the FT line the most.

 

[amitt5504]

If he said Hayward, fine. He's peaking at the perfect time, but Scary Terry

Idk about Gordo. He's playing well when others are NOT PLAYING, not when they are and struggling. I wouldnt be surprised if it is him but wouldnt be shocked if he looks washed again

 

[addict4sneakers]

As much as I hate him on the Cs, he's someone who the Cs can and would go to if Kyrie struggling, especially with Smart hurt now. He aint the best option but would be against Drew Bledsoe lol

Hayward >>> rozier

 

[mikedalton]

Semi Ojeleye catching strays for no reason

they jealous they cant be as THICC

 

[amitt5504]

Hayward >>> rozier

I agree lol BUT

Playoff home Rozier >> Hayward lol