[NBA] Comments that don't warrant their own thread (MAR/APR)
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Suns rookie TJ Warren is one of the most ridiculously good off rhe ball players I have seen in a long long time. Absolute steal for the Suns not sure why they are not developing him more he's a sure fire starting SG/SF depending where they see him. I can't believe how well he cuts and knows where to go just has that nose for the ball, he on a team with good passing ability would be a monster.
I am by no means a supporter of Monty Williams. I've always thought him to be barely a notch above Keith Smart. That said, I think he does deserve some credit for what he's done with the Pelicans. They've got a lot of talent, no doubt, but they've also been playing pretty well even with all the injuries happening to them. I'm seeing a lot better ball movement in general as well. Defensively they still have room to be a lot better.
bleacher report published this great interview with pat riley, and it really highlights some of the things that i value as a fan of the game. it also goes a long way towards demonstrating the divide between the philosophies of basketball lifers like riles and the philosophies of lesser basketball minds like our own pete d'allesandro:
on building teams around talent, and not waiting for the lottery to build a team for you:
on chris bosh's blood clots, and the pain of waiting through "wasted years":
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...s-ultimate-lifer-fights-on-in-post-lebron-era
i can't help but think about demarcus cousins when riley talks about "wasted years." windows of opportunity are usually rather small in professional sports, and as a front office, you have to try to win when you can, because who knows if the wins will ever come again?
on building teams around talent, and not waiting for the lottery to build a team for you:
on chris bosh's blood clots, and the pain of waiting through "wasted years":
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...s-ultimate-lifer-fights-on-in-post-lebron-era
i can't help but think about demarcus cousins when riley talks about "wasted years." windows of opportunity are usually rather small in professional sports, and as a front office, you have to try to win when you can, because who knows if the wins will ever come again?
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Tony Allen should be the 6th man of the year, he's going to make a All-NBA defensive team, the energy, defense, off the ball movement and winning impact he brings is far better than chuckers like Lou Williams/IT and Jamal Crawford.
His stats are pretty damn solid as well 8.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.4apg and 2.0spg on 49.5% shooting, the dude just gets it done.
His stats are pretty damn solid as well 8.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.4apg and 2.0spg on 49.5% shooting, the dude just gets it done.
A defensive player never wins 6th man of the year, it's unrealistic. It's all about scoring for that reward. In other news, the Jazz continue to impress and beat down teams every night. I wonder if they can carry this over into next season. Looks like even they finished rebuilding before the Kings. Must be nice.
The Jazz will be a contending team next year...bank on it. Rudy Gobert is amazing. Every draft, we wonder how certain guys get drafted so low.. he's the reason why teams will continue to gamble on European prospects. Gobert was drafted 27th overall.
They will most likely trade one of their guards. Team is packed full of guards who love to handle the ball.. Hayward, Burks, Exum, and Burke. Don't be surprised to see Burke or Burks traded this off season.
On the other hand, Exum is still really raw.. To be honest, Nik's handles aren't far off of Exum's. I don't think he's a PG. Not a good ball handler as a pg, doesn't have PG vision, and he struggles to create. His 3pt shooting is coming along, however teams are just leaving him at the 3pt line because they know he's not a great shooter. Problem with that is once defenders will actually start closing in, he'll miss a lot. Very very slow release and shot set. I don't think he's a PG for at least another a year or 2
They will most likely trade one of their guards. Team is packed full of guards who love to handle the ball.. Hayward, Burks, Exum, and Burke. Don't be surprised to see Burke or Burks traded this off season.
On the other hand, Exum is still really raw.. To be honest, Nik's handles aren't far off of Exum's. I don't think he's a PG. Not a good ball handler as a pg, doesn't have PG vision, and he struggles to create. His 3pt shooting is coming along, however teams are just leaving him at the 3pt line because they know he's not a great shooter. Problem with that is once defenders will actually start closing in, he'll miss a lot. Very very slow release and shot set. I don't think he's a PG for at least another a year or 2