[NBA] Comments that don’t warrant a thread (MAY)
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It'll only make it that much sweeter when we do win one though, right?
This has got to be the most entitled and miserable fanbase in existence.
Still hope someone pops the Lakers fans in the mouth, but at least they've seen enough good and bad come through they recognize which is which. Most of Dubs nation calling for Kerr's head only knows Kerr and I guess kinda/sorta Walton and Brown as coach. I imagine thanks to the former they're convinced the team will coach itself.
Still hope someone pops the Lakers fans in the mouth, but at least they've seen enough good and bad come through they recognize which is which. Most of Dubs nation calling for Kerr's head only knows Kerr and I guess kinda/sorta Walton and Brown as coach. I imagine thanks to the former they're convinced the team will coach itself.
Do you think Brook Lopez is a hall of famer?
His career has been a lot more special than I think most people realize since it’s been sort of a two parter of being a main option to high impact role player /defensive anchor. I can see him performing at his level to age 40 as well.
Surviving the sudden league wide transformation away from traditional bigs and adapting so quickly while maintaining his big man qualities is pretty remarkable on its own.
His career has been a lot more special than I think most people realize since it’s been sort of a two parter of being a main option to high impact role player /defensive anchor. I can see him performing at his level to age 40 as well.
Surviving the sudden league wide transformation away from traditional bigs and adapting so quickly while maintaining his big man qualities is pretty remarkable on its own.
Hmmm.
No. I love Brook, he's an incredible player, but I just don't think you can put Brook in the same grouping as Shaq/Wilt/KAJ/Hakeem/Dwight, etc. Perfect example of a "Hall of very good" but just doesn't have the resume to justify it.
Now if he plays another 4-5 years as a dominant defensive C, racks up some All-defensive teams, maybe spikes a DPOY (he probably should have won this year tbh), wins a ring or 2.... Maybe you consider it then. If he retired tomorrow? Gonna be a no from me.
No. I love Brook, he's an incredible player, but I just don't think you can put Brook in the same grouping as Shaq/Wilt/KAJ/Hakeem/Dwight, etc. Perfect example of a "Hall of very good" but just doesn't have the resume to justify it.
Now if he plays another 4-5 years as a dominant defensive C, racks up some All-defensive teams, maybe spikes a DPOY (he probably should have won this year tbh), wins a ring or 2.... Maybe you consider it then. If he retired tomorrow? Gonna be a no from me.
You may be right. My post was based on some false memories
For some reason I could’ve sworn Brook Lopez had multiple All Star selections as a member of the Nets. I was surprised to see he only had one All Star selection from his decade there. 2013. That’s pretty much the extent of his accolades with the Nets.
I had thought he had about 3 or 4. So we were looking at a former perennial all star who transformed into an all defense stretch big in the modern NBA…but his Nets tenure was shockingly undecorated outside of some good numbers and a good contract.
Upon review, the second half of his career has been more decorated as far as awards and recognition go than his career as a go to scoring option.
So I’ll agree, it will probably take 3-4 more seasons at his current level to get him there.
To me the bar isn’t the absolute best like Hakeem/Shaq/Kareem, etc.. There are other centers in the hall of fame that aren’t quite in that tier either but do belong there. Lopez can be one of those guys but it will probably need to be a “he was really good for 20 years” induction. Longevity at the highest level of play can go a long way when it’s over.
but I agree, it’s not enough today
For some reason I could’ve sworn Brook Lopez had multiple All Star selections as a member of the Nets. I was surprised to see he only had one All Star selection from his decade there. 2013. That’s pretty much the extent of his accolades with the Nets.
I had thought he had about 3 or 4. So we were looking at a former perennial all star who transformed into an all defense stretch big in the modern NBA…but his Nets tenure was shockingly undecorated outside of some good numbers and a good contract.
Upon review, the second half of his career has been more decorated as far as awards and recognition go than his career as a go to scoring option.
So I’ll agree, it will probably take 3-4 more seasons at his current level to get him there.
To me the bar isn’t the absolute best like Hakeem/Shaq/Kareem, etc.. There are other centers in the hall of fame that aren’t quite in that tier either but do belong there. Lopez can be one of those guys but it will probably need to be a “he was really good for 20 years” induction. Longevity at the highest level of play can go a long way when it’s over.
but I agree, it’s not enough today
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