Game Thread GAME# 27: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

[kjironman1]

Swanigan is not a 7 footer. If Meyers was shorter, he wouldn't play.

If Meyers was shorter he wouldn't be in the NBA but that is another question. This is about BBIQ. Time and again it has been reported that Meyers is pretty much the most studied player on the court. He also directs traffic on the court continuously and makes passes that convert into baskets. Not gonna get into specifics on his play. Biggie has never shown he has anything but general hustle and willingness to work hard. This question is about BBIQ.

 

[kjironman1]

I kind of disagree. Meyers plays because he can shoot. He doesnt really do any of the things you would think a 7 footer should do. he’s not a great rebounder, he’s not great on defense. Literally I think the inverse is true here, if Swanigan was 4 inches shorter, slow of foot and rebounding was his only elite skill he wouldnt be in the nba.

But still if he wasn't a 7 footer that could set good screens, pass and stretch the floor i doubt he would be in the NBA at all. He doesn't shoot that well.

 

[kjironman1]

Gonna be in Vegas for this game. I'm gonna have to figure out a way to watch it. Is reddit still a source to stream games?

 

[hoopsjock]

Gonna be in Vegas for this game. I'm gonna have to figure out a way to watch it. Is reddit still a source to stream games?

Go to a sports book!

 

[kjironman1]

Go to a sports book!

Yeah i have done that in the past but the Blazers rarely get a good monitor place. Rockets might though. We are hitting a show at 10pm so i figure i'll be in the room while the wife gets ready. Come to think of it while i'm writing this you are probably right. The sports book might be best. It's no fun while she gets ready.

 

[BBert]

I guess it depends on what you mean by "basketball IQ". Meyers knows all the plays, knows where every teammate is on the floor, makes the right passes, directs traffic on offense, calls out the other teams offense .... Meanwhile, Aminu is as dumb as a box of rocks, rarely makes the right read or pass, etc. Meyers problem isn't that he doesn't understand what he's supposed to do, it's his glacial decision making and reaction time.

 

[blue9]

Meyers IQ is fine - it's his processing speed that sucks. He thinks too much, and thinks too slowly. That's vastly different from Aminu, who is incapable of thought.

 

[blue9]

I guess it depends on what you mean by "basketball IQ". Meyers knows all the plays, knows where every teammate is on the floor, makes the right passes, directs traffic on offense, calls out the other teams offense .... Meanwhile, Aminu is as dumb as a box of rocks, rarely makes the right read or pass, etc. Meyers problem isn't that he doesn't understand what he's supposed to do, it's his glacial decision making and reaction time.

Boom - exactly! At least there's one other not-dummy in here!
We are so smart. S-M-R-T!

 

[Jon]

i hope Carmelo doesnt get on our plane after the game...

 

[jlprk]

If Meyers had great BBIQ he would be an All Star

Nope, there is also his physical lack of coordination.

Fine motor?

Oh sure Mr. Vocabulary, you know the big words for what I said.

 

[DDolla]

As bad as the Houston are playing right now, they are not losing 4 straight games. Good luck Blazers.

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

As bad as the Houston are playing right now, they are not losing 4 straight games. Good luck Blazers.

Guess what thats not our problem. Blazers get this one

 

[hoopsjock]

As bad as the Houston are playing right now, they are not losing 4 straight games. Good luck Blazers.

Is it fun being a fan that expects his team to lose constantly?

 

[kjironman1]

Is it fun being a fan that expects his team to lose constantly?

Some just seem to expect adversity. I don't get it either?

 

[riverman]

The homesite's lead up article to the game posted this pic today...I'd have to guess it's HCP's work if you notice Blurry Melo in the background

 

[riverman]

Nope, there is also his physical lack of coordination.

But he is learning to open his eyes when the ball is around...it has been like a ball allergy for years...still M'tumbo butterfingered but makes his free throws...the great thing about Meyers is that he's a used player with very few miles on him....a bargain for the Wizards or Bulls...

 

[Boob-No-More]

Meyers has great BBIQ. All our players do.

Of course, they're all having some great BBQ, they're playing in Texas.

Oh, wait...

BNM

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Is it fun being a fan that expects his team to lose constantly?

Yes! . Winning when you expect to lose is more satisfying than when you expected win!

 

[kjironman1]

The homesite's lead up article to the game posted this pic today...I'd have to guess it's HCP's work if you notice Blurry Melo in the background
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Ha Ha Ha!

 

[BigGameDamian]

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/rumor-lebron-james-suggested-cavaliers-191503691.html

League sources say that when James became convinced Irving couldn’t be persuaded to stay in Cleveland, he suggested to the Cavs front office that it deal Irving to the Blazers for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard. The Cavs never called the Blazers

 

[hoopsjock]

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/rumor-lebron-james-suggested-cavaliers-191503691.html

League sources say that when James became convinced Irving couldn’t be persuaded to stay in Cleveland, he suggested to the Cavs front office that it deal Irving to the Blazers for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard. The Cavs never called the Blazers

Already been discussed.

 

[Boob-No-More]

https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/rumor-lebron-james-suggested-cavaliers-191503691.html

League sources say that when James became convinced Irving couldn’t be persuaded to stay in Cleveland, he suggested to the Cavs front office that it deal Irving to the Blazers for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard. The Cavs never called the Blazers

The algorithm needs adjusted again. This post has absolutely zero reason to be posted in a game thread about an upcoming game against the Houston Rockets.

As mentioned, it's already been discussed in an appropriate thread.

BNM

 

[jlprk]

But he is learning to open his eyes when the ball is around...it has been like a ball allergy for years.

I was the first to post about that, years ago. I even had a theory--contact lenses.

I also noticed that he often turned his back to rough action and even bent down to protect his head--after turning his back and shutting his eyes. People thought I was joking, but after a couple of years a few others said the same here. He finally stopped doing that 2-3 years ago.

 

[kjironman1]

I was the first to post about that, years ago. I even had a theory--contact lenses.

I also noticed that he often turned his back to rough action and even bent down to protect his head--after turning his back and shutting his eyes. People thought I was joking, but after a couple of years a few others said the same here. He finally stopped doing that 2-3 years ago.

A warrior he is not!
This is as old as the knights who used to joust. Most people will close their eyes or even slightly turn their head in the face of danger. The one who doesn't usually is the one who hits his mark. The same for gunfighters standing tall. The steady hand shooter could aim while someone else was shooting at them.
Great shooters in basketball will hit a shot with a hand in their face. Great rebounders will keep there eye on the ball around the hoop. Same with a receiver in Football or a quarterback throwing a pass.
Meyers has never kept his eyes open and has never been able to hit his shot under stress.

 

[BonesJones]

 

[Labinot41]

 

[THE HCP]

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Can I ask for a 10-game winning streak for Christmas?

 

[KingSpeed]

Can I ask for a 10-game winning streak for Christmas?

Great post!

 

[wizenheimer]

Meyers problem isn't that he doesn't understand what he's supposed to do, it's his glacial decision making and reaction time.

yep, in terms of reaction and reflex, there is

1) fast-twitch
2) slow-twitch
3) sloth-twitch
4) Meyers-twitch