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Ugly undeserved wins still count
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Dec 18, 2016 04:55
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Is Wiggins Bad?
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Dec 18, 2016 05:09
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Have these been posted? I found the exchange pretty funny. https://twitter.com/spurs/status/809842386176245760 https://twitter.com/Patty_Mills/status/810204461213904897 https://twitter.com/manuginobili/status/810248048173584384
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Dec 18, 2016 05:13
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EvanTH posted:Is Wiggins Bad? Kinda Who knew that trading Love away for Wiggins would actually harm the TWolves defense
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Dec 18, 2016 05:14
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He's still p. young tho.
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Dec 18, 2016 05:27
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hmm he's old enough to drink now and his TS% is down. coincidence? probably 
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Dec 18, 2016 05:37
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The last 2 years was nothing but "Cleveland made a mistake trading wiggins for love" until this summer
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Dec 18, 2016 05:43
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Dejan Bimble posted:The pistons are 1-4 with Reggie Jackson starting, against not very imposing competition. I apologize for posting this over and over, but Reggie Jackson causes me psychic pain and I wish he would retire They've been painful to watch since he's been back. I mean, I don't know what they do without him, because he's theoretically a great fit with Drummond, but they've gotta get it together soon otherwise they're looking the lottery in the face again. It's not like the Pistons have a wealth of players, and even their top three are all pretty flawed.
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Dec 18, 2016 05:48
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Menstrual Show posted:They've been painful to watch since he's been back. I mean, I don't know what they do without him, because he's theoretically a great fit with Drummond, but they've gotta get it together soon otherwise they're looking the lottery in the face again. It's not like the Pistons have a wealth of players, and even their top three are all pretty flawed. Ish Smih developed great chemistry with the starters after the first 10 games, and his pass first style made everyone happy. He was hitting enough bailout midrange jumpers to make defenses honest, too. He also at least give an effort on defense, which made rim protection much easier for Drummond. Bat arms doesn't even give a token effort because he doesn't have his inhaler at the ready. if I was Van Gundy I'd make Reggie Jackson the sixth man and let he and Tobias Harris lead bench groups, then start Smith/KCP/Morris/Leueur/Drummond. That group was killing it on offense and defense. It's amazing how much better guys play when they know the pg will get them the ball in the right place at the right time, rather than after pounding it uselessly and flailing around for a low percentage layup. Dejan Bimble fucked around with this message at 05:56 on Dec 18, 2016 |
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Dec 18, 2016 05:54
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Lol remember last time Reggie was a 6th man
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Metapod posted:Lol remember last time Reggie was a 6th man I want to make a very unflattering comp, Reggie Jackson is like the Ricky Davis of the modern NBA, only his problem isn't being a goof off, it's caring too much and not trusting his teammates, and also having the nerd's affliction, asthma Dejan Bimble fucked around with this message at 06:01 on Dec 18, 2016 |
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Dec 18, 2016 05:59
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I don't think Wiggins is bad but I think he's playing out of position. He seems to play best when he's a 2. The problem there is that Zach is also a 2.
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Dec 18, 2016 06:33
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Wiggins is clearly a 2, Wolves clearly need a 3, clearly a Rubio for Gay trade needs to happen
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Dec 18, 2016 07:05
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IcePhoenix posted:I don't think Wiggins is bad but I think he's playing out of position. He seems to play best when he's a 2. I think we know the solution to that problem, one solution created by the late Sam Mitchell 
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Dec 18, 2016 07:07
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WhyteRyce posted:Wiggins is clearly a 2, Wolves clearly need a 3, clearly a Rubio for Gay trade needs to happen The Ricky and Boogie Show.
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Dec 18, 2016 07:08
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Ricky throws up a no look lob, Cousins gets 2 inches off the ground, comes back down and lays it up
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Dec 18, 2016 07:14
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To nobody's surprise Festus Ezeli is most likely going to have "season ending" (can it end if it never began?) knee surgery. Also Westbrook played joyous friendship basketball for the good of the fans tonight while selfish fan-hating nogoodnik Kevin Durant barely managed 4 assists and hogged the vast majority of his team's points. quote:"I just try to read and react, man, try different moves," Westbrook said. "Bring some joy to the game, and that's what I try to do every night is have some fun, put smiles on people's faces. That's the best part of this game, [to] be able to touch people in different ways in all parts of the world just by having fun and enjoying the game." Who has KD made smile lately other than techbros bent on destruction??
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Dec 18, 2016 07:22
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Me but he's on my fantasy team so you know I'm a lil biased.
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Dec 18, 2016 07:34
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attackmole posted:Me but he's on my fantasy team so you know I'm a lil biased. Smiles from one's fantasy team don't count as real smiles. They're empty smiles.
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Dec 18, 2016 07:34
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If Reggie tried hard on defense every possession he'd be one of the best defenders in the league. Too bad he's a shithead.
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Spite posted:If Reggie tried hard on defense every possession he'd be one of the best defenders in the league. Too bad he's a shithead. if reggie would understand his abilities yes he would be better yes
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leftist heap posted:Who has KD made smile lately other than techbros bent on destruction?? Really it's just been fun watching athletes like KD and McGee jumping out of the gym.
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Dec 18, 2016 07:56
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The Wolves team is as hosed as the 76ers except they have a guard problem instead of a big problem. Really what they need to do is both teams need to swap like half their team with each other to make two competent young teams. The problem is both franchises keep drafting the same loving position over and over and over and this is what it ends up looking like when you do that.
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Dec 18, 2016 09:05
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No, the Wolves bigger problem is definitely still bigs because they have no true PF on the roster and 3 centers. Taj Gibson would be perfect for the Wolves. You can run double guards with some success. Double center is way worse of a problem.
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Dec 18, 2016 09:11
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WhyteRyce posted:Wiggins is clearly a 2, Wolves clearly need a 3, clearly a Rubio for Gay trade needs to happen How dare you. No one is allowed to touch Rubio.
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Libertine posted:The Wolves team is as hosed as the 76ers except they have a guard problem instead of a big problem. Really what they need to do is both teams need to swap like half their team with each other to make two competent young teams. The problem is both franchises keep drafting the same loving position over and over and over and this is what it ends up looking like when you do that. The Wolves have two Centers and a small forward (I think that's what Shabazz plays) in their last five first round picks
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Dec 18, 2016 09:52
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The 'wolves problem is they're young as heck, at a lot of positions, and people had unrealistic expectations of them.
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I'm still laughing at everyone who thought they would be a .500 team. Just like I'm sure people are laughing at me for thinking the Pels would be .500.
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Dec 18, 2016 14:41
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I thought both of them would crack .500 and fight for a playoff spot. Hooray!
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I thought the Pacers and Detroit would be well above 500 by this point
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IcePhoenix posted:I don't think Wiggins is bad but I think he's playing out of position. He seems to play best when he's a 2. What does this mean these days? He struggles with bigger wings?
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Libertine posted:The Wolves team is as hosed as the 76ers except they have a guard problem instead of a big problem. Really what they need to do is both teams need to swap like half their team with each other to make two competent young teams. The problem is both franchises keep drafting the same loving position over and over and over and this is what it ends up looking like when you do that. ?? The last few drafts the Wolves have drafted PG, C, SF-SG, SG-PG, C-F, Whatever the gently caress Shabazz is (SF I guess). How is that drafting the same position over and over? Their starters are comprised of 4 guys they drafted in the last 4 years. Its too early to tell with Dunn, but every other pick has been very good value for its spot. Rick posted:The 'wolves problem is they're young as heck, at a lot of positions, and people had unrealistic expectations of them. Basically this. They need experience more than anything. The defensive plan isn't working very well and they still need real depth. Brandon Rush has been awful and Aldrich has been OK but mostly invisible. A real PF that would move Dieng to the 2nd unit would go a long way, but really they need some SF who can shoot so they don't need to play Wiggins and LaVine next to each other so much. As IcePhoenix said, Wiggins plays best at the 2.
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Hand Row posted:What does this mean these days? He struggles with bigger wings? He's better when he can post up smaller wings and he defends quicker guys better than he defends stronger guys. He can also handle the ball well enough that he doesn't need to play next to two other ball handlers.
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Dec 18, 2016 15:06
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"The Wolves will trade Wiggins, and Zach LaVine will turn out to be the better player with the better career." Something a friend said to me last week... and I don't think it's that crazy.
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It's incredibly cool that Zach LaVine is a better player than Andrew WigginsJack's Flow posted:"The Wolves will trade Wiggins, and Zach LaVine will turn out to be the better player with the better career." Something a friend said to me last week... and I don't think it's that crazy. not too long ago it was just IcePhoenix and I believing in him... and everyone laughed at me for drafting him as my SG in the GM thread. Whos got the laughter now. Cool Buff Man fucked around with this message at 15:14 on Dec 18, 2016 |
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Kibner posted:I'm still laughing at everyone who thought they would be a .500 team. Just like I'm sure people are laughing at me for thinking the Pels would be .500. I thought the Rockets would be a .500 team or just below. I am pleasantly surprised!
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Dec 18, 2016 15:12
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Yeah, I completely agree. He's not another ultra athletic bust and that's great.
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Cool Buff Man posted:It's incredibly cool that Zach LaVine is a better player than Andrew Wiggins You guys do get credit for carrying that torch, but I'd like to point out I was chanting the "Zach LaVine Is Not A Point Guard" mantra right off the bat, an important cornerstone to the "Zach LaVine is a Good Player" journey.
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Jack's Flow posted:Yeah, I completely agree. He's not another ultra athletic bust and that's great. Sam Mitchell forcing him to struggle for an entire year at the wrong position forced him to adapt in a very strange way. There was an article about how Mitchell had set up an elaborate system of hockey equipment or something all over the court that forced LaVine to dribble low to the ground like some sort of basketball limbo. Sam Mitchell: Misunderstood Genius Lockback posted:You guys do get credit for carrying that torch, but I'd like to point out I was chanting the "Zach LaVine Is Not A Point Guard" mantra right off the bat, an important cornerstone to the "Zach LaVine is a Good Player" journey. Definitely, that was a rough thing to watch.
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