Are they? His defense is terrible but in terms of creativity and movement with the ball there are very few in the last decade who have been anything like this. He's basically next Curry, with inferior defense. That's a huge asset.We still had Conley at the time. Plus PGs in Trae's mold are a dime a dozen.
Spurs have been trying to resurrect that but they seem to be trying something different this year. I don't know why it took so long for people to realize it's the worst shot in basketball though.I know some people who bemoan the death of the midrange
Not his talent level (he has elite potential), but I think with the way the game has evolved, you see more PGs coming out of college in the mold of a Curry or Trae. I'm kind of confident in the pipeline of backcourt talent coming through over the next few years. Keep in mind that Ja Morant in college played for Murray St, a back water school in a back water conference.Are they? His defense is terrible but in terms of creativity and movement with the ball there are very few in the last decade who have been anything like this. He's basically next Curry, with inferior defense. That's a huge asset.
They were trying to pivot towards Aldridge and Derozan's strengths too much. Pop knows the value of the 3 (see his 2013-14 team), and so do most other coaches in the league.Spurs have been trying to resurrect that but they seem to be trying something different this year. I don't know why it took so long for people to realize it's the worst shot in basketball though.
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Dead serious they should look at two small circular four-point zones either side of the top of the key.I know some people who bemoan the death of the midrange
He's the next Steve Nash with Steph's 3P rangeAre they? His defense is terrible but in terms of creativity and movement with the ball there are very few in the last decade who have been anything like this. He's basically next Curry, with inferior defense. That's a huge asset.
Maybe, but Trae is really special. Passing on someone like that is insane to meNot his talent level (he has elite potential), but I think with the way the game has evolved, you see more PGs coming out of college in the mold of a Curry or Trae. I'm kind of confident in the pipeline of backcourt talent coming through over the next few years. Keep in mind that Ja Morant in college played for Murray St, a back water school in a back water conference.
Yes, JJJ is great and has amazing potential...but in the modern NBA, he's never going to be as valuable as Trae. Trae is an offence unto himselfCompare that with JJJ's skillset which is rarer, in terms of his offensive versatility on the perimeter (he can pop and drive), his rim protecting skills, and his ability to operate down low if you feed him.
The midrange shot isn't dead at all. It's the role player's midrange shot that is dead. Stars still take them, because they're stars and for them it's still a good shotIt's the players who idolize Kobe, as well as nostalgic fans, who still fight the trend. I think there is value in having an efficient midrange shot especially in the playoffs when defenses run you off the 3 point line and guard the rim; that's why Durant and McCollum are money in close playoff games. But they shoot it well so they've earned the right to have a green light. For most players it's a shot that the defense will gladly let you take.
ROY and it’s not even close imo.In 12 months we will talk about Ja, in the same manner, as we are currently talking about Doncic.
I don’t really see the point but there must be one. Think Wolves may be preparing for Russell trade.What do you guys think about the hawks and twolves trade?
Roster spot is now open for Wolves for another roster move and Hawks get a familiar player in Teague who can run the 2nd offensive unit w/o Young. All contracts are expiring meaning all 3 players involved are UFAs during the summer.What do you guys think about the hawks and twolves trade?
Money saving move. Seems Portland front office gave up on this season.Blazers get Ariza
I would probably make it down to the Forum to watch us get sweptMoney saving move. Seems Portland front office gave up on this season.
Hope one of Memphis and New Orleans get the 8th seed. Would be so boring to watch Spurs or Blazers get swept by Lakers.
Same. Doesn't look like Houston will get a high enough seed unfortunately - unless they put together a solid streak.CP3 with 18 points in 10 minutes. Gosh I wish we get Rockets v Thunder in the playoffs.
Excellent debut. Nevertheless, at times he looked rusty and immobile as a 35 year old center. He probably won't be playing until 35 in the NBA.Great debut from Zion tonight. Considering the long layoff he looked fantastic in those 3 mins in the 4th.
Yeah, long career does seem unlikely at this point.Excellent debut. Nevertheless, at times he looked rusty and immobile as a 35 year old center. He probably won't be playing until 35 in the NBA.
He's fresh off injury. He's actually amazingly agile and mobile when he's up to speed. His game last night was very different from what normally you would see from him, he won't be this level of shooter but will be a much better athlete than he was last night.Excellent debut. Nevertheless, at times he looked rusty and immobile as a 35 year old center. He probably won't be playing until 35 in the NBA.
They are so much better when one of Simmons and Embiid sits though. Need to make a decision in the Summer to let one of them go IMO, and if I were then I’d trade Embiid to be honest. You can get by with Simmons lack of shooting if you surround him with floor spacers, which Embiid will never be.Simmon's inability to be a threat from the perimeter will hamper the Sixers' chances of a championship but they are an excellent lock down defensive team
LeBron 3 away from surpassing Kobe
God, has Vogel aged
Actually he was quite bad last night in the fourth quarter, which wasn’t the first time this season. He needs to get better at decision making, which isn’t really surprising considering he’s just 20.