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HCP said:
Guys like 20 years old. These are just kids, no matter what number they were drafted at.
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I was thinking he was older. You were right as usual. :bgrin:

I like his potential, but then again that's one of our favorite words around here.
 
KingSpeed said:
So Aldridge chooses to leave money on the table so that he can "go home" and join the San Antonio Spurs. Then, after a trip to WCF, he wants to leave? What a bum.
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Chill.
 
BonesJones said:
I dont understand this. Because Jason Kidd had a historically bad rookie season for someone that grew into a HOFer, it means that Lonzo is... fine? Not having an awful year too?
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Jason Kidd averaged 12/8/5 in the NBA 18 months out of HS. I’ll take that from my PG at ANY age.
 
Some more on Pop and Aldridge:
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked what helped to bring about LaMarcus Aldridge's resurgence: "When he said, ‘I want to be traded.' It's as simple as that. I said, ‘Woah, nobody's ever said that to me before.' It's my 20-whatever year, and nobody's ever said that like, ‘I'm not enjoying this. I'm not confident. I'm not sure you want me here. I want to be traded.'" Popovich was asked if that conversation took place after the season. "Yes, yes. I thought that's already been public? So, we had some dinners and meetings and laughed. I was very candid with him. I told him, ‘I'd be happy to trade you. You get me a talent like Kevin Durant, and I'll drive you to the airport. I'll pack your bags. And I will drive you there, get you on the plane, and get you seated.' He laughed you know, that kind of thing. I said, ‘But short of that, I'm your best buddy because you're here for another year, and you ain't going nowhere. Because we're not gonna get for you talent-wise what we would want. So, let's figure this thing out.' And we did. That's what we came to. As discussions went on, it became apparent to me that it really was me. He's been playing in the league for nine years. I'm not going to turn him into some other player. I could do some things defensively or rebounding-wise. But on offense, I was going to move him everywhere. That was just silly on my part. Total overcoaching. So, we took care of it, and he's been fantastic."
 
Lakers on a 3 game winning streak. Ball with a nice night against the injured plagued Spurs. 18/10/6/4 on 64% shooting. Not a bad night for the rookie.
 
The Portland Trail Blazers currently have the same +/- (+1.1) as the championship contending Cleveland Cavaliers.
 
Wizard Mentor said:
The Portland Trail Blazers currently have the same +/- (+1.1) as the formerly championship contending Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Made some changes to your statement. This year, I wouldn't be surprised if the Cavaliers don't make the Finals or even lost in the second-round. I know that's been said before, but it feels like both James and the franchise are just marking time til he blows town.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
Some more on Pop and Aldridge:
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked what helped to bring about LaMarcus Aldridge's resurgence: "When he said, ‘I want to be traded.' It's as simple as that. I said, ‘Woah, nobody's ever said that to me before.' It's my 20-whatever year, and nobody's ever said that like, ‘I'm not enjoying this. I'm not confident. I'm not sure you want me here. I want to be traded.'" Popovich was asked if that conversation took place after the season. "Yes, yes. I thought that's already been public? So, we had some dinners and meetings and laughed. I was very candid with him. I told him, ‘I'd be happy to trade you. You get me a talent like Kevin Durant, and I'll drive you to the airport. I'll pack your bags. And I will drive you there, get you on the plane, and get you seated.' He laughed you know, that kind of thing. I said, ‘But short of that, I'm your best buddy because you're here for another year, and you ain't going nowhere. Because we're not gonna get for you talent-wise what we would want. So, let's figure this thing out.' And we did. That's what we came to. As discussions went on, it became apparent to me that it really was me. He's been playing in the league for nine years. I'm not going to turn him into some other player. I could do some things defensively or rebounding-wise. But on offense, I was going to move him everywhere. That was just silly on my part. Total overcoaching. So, we took care of it, and he's been fantastic."
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Nice that pop is mature enough to look at himself in the mirror. But if anything it shows how immature LMA still is in his thirties. Pop could have made LA a HOFer if LA could take any criticism.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
Some more on Pop and Aldridge:
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked what helped to bring about LaMarcus Aldridge's resurgence: "When he said, ‘I want to be traded.' It's as simple as that. I said, ‘Woah, nobody's ever said that to me before.' It's my 20-whatever year, and nobody's ever said that like, ‘I'm not enjoying this. I'm not confident. I'm not sure you want me here. I want to be traded.'" Popovich was asked if that conversation took place after the season. "Yes, yes. I thought that's already been public? So, we had some dinners and meetings and laughed. I was very candid with him. I told him, ‘I'd be happy to trade you. You get me a talent like Kevin Durant, and I'll drive you to the airport. I'll pack your bags. And I will drive you there, get you on the plane, and get you seated.' He laughed you know, that kind of thing. I said, ‘But short of that, I'm your best buddy because you're here for another year, and you ain't going nowhere. Because we're not gonna get for you talent-wise what we would want. So, let's figure this thing out.' And we did. That's what we came to. As discussions went on, it became apparent to me that it really was me. He's been playing in the league for nine years. I'm not going to turn him into some other player. I could do some things defensively or rebounding-wise. But on offense, I was going to move him everywhere. That was just silly on my part. Total overcoaching. So, we took care of it, and he's been fantastic."
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"Because we're not gonna get for you talent-wise what we would want"

:biglaugh:
 
HCP said:
Their blocks and steals are pretty much identical. What’d I miss?
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Actual defense. If you think defense is just about blocks and steals, you're missing a lot. That's a bit like saying the best offensive player is the one who has the most dunks.
 
HCP said:
Would love opinions about these rookie season numbers. As much hate Ball gets around here, he isn’t looking that bad. I respect his game, I just ignore all the family drama.

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Clearly a future first ballot Hall of Famer. He's a combination of Shaq (FT shooting) and Kidd (everything else, well except defense).

BNM
 
HCP said:
A perfect example of how stats don’t tell the real story.
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I agree that stats don't always tell the real story.... this is not one of those cases, however. The Cavs have sucked
badly this year, like they did last year. Last year, they found a new gear in the playoffs. Historically, teams have
not been able to do this, so it was surprising. It's not obvious that they can do it again.
 
One of my best friends lives in Lithuania and is original from Portland. Gunna ask him to check the Ball kids and see how they are playing. Hell. The country is basically the size of Rhode Island. I'll bet he can attend all their games.
 
ripcityboy said:
One of my best friends lives in Lithuania and is original from Portland. Gunna ask him to check the Ball kids and see how they are playing. Hell. The country is basically the size of Rhode Island. I'll bet he can attend all their games.
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Anyone got a link to the team he's playing on?
 
HO... LY... SHIT...

BIG BALLER BRAND REFS???????????

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Driew said:
Nice that pop is mature enough to look at himself in the mirror. But if anything it shows how immature LMA still is in his thirties. Pop could have made LA a HOFer if LA could take any criticism.
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I'll give you the remote possibility Pop could have made him a HOF level player if he drafted him. That's unlikely even.
 
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