OFFICIAL 2014 Around the NBA thread - January edition

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George's numbers aren't really superstar numbers. Batum could do better if he was the number one option on a team. He rebounds and passes better than George.
 
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Boob-No-More said:
The league has a way of anointing superstars that's based more on marketability than accomplishment. Once anointed, they get favorable treatment form the officials, get featured on the NBA web site and TV promotions, get more endorsement deals, etc.

I agree with PapaG that Blake Griffin does not have superstar accomplishments, but the NBA definitely markets him as a superstar. Every time he dunks the ball (doesn't matter if the Clippers win or lose) it's going to be all over NBA TV and nba.com. Jeez, it's just two points. We know he can dunk already. Ever since his rookie year, he's gotten extremely preferential treatment from the officials.

Paul George has already accomplished more than Blake Griffin, and seems to be the NBA's newest chosen one. Unlike Blake Griffin, George is actually improving and may truly have superstar talent to go with his superstar pedigree. He won MIP last year at the age of 22 and has improved even more this year at the age of 23. If the Pacers make the finals, especially if they win, I think George will have the credentials to match his superstar status.

BNM
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Repped. Agree on all points, especially the prerequisites George has left to do in order to enter the true "superstar" class.
 
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Casey Holdahl @CHold
Trail Blazers game vs. Knicks in New York on Feb. 5 will now be shown on ESPN, was scheduled for only CSNNW.
 
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Boob-No-More said:
The league has a way of anointing superstars that's based more on marketability than accomplishment. Once anointed, they get favorable treatment form the officials, get featured on the NBA web site and TV promotions, get more endorsement deals, etc.

I agree with PapaG that Blake Griffin does not have superstar accomplishments, but the NBA definitely markets him as a superstar. Every time he dunks the ball (doesn't matter if the Clippers win or lose) it's going to be all over NBA TV and nba.com. Jeez, it's just two points. We know he can dunk already. Ever since his rookie year, he's gotten extremely preferential treatment from the officials.

Paul George has already accomplished more than Blake Griffin, and seems to be the NBA's newest chosen one. Unlike Blake Griffin, George is actually improving and may truly have superstar talent to go with his superstar pedigree. He won MIP last year at the age of 22 and has improved even more this year at the age of 23. If the Pacers make the finals, especially if they win, I think George will have the credentials to match his superstar status.

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And that's why I hate David Stern. He made the league this way. After Stern saw what a guy like Michael Jordan could do for the league, he realized that he needed more stars like MJ. That's when the league stopped being about the teams and started being about the stars. It gave all the power to the players and created an environment where stars reign supreme. Even if the star isn't that good, they have to get their points so they give them 10-15 FTA per night. If you look at Durant's 50+ game the other night, he made something like 12 or 13 free throws. In my mind, that diminishes the accomplishment. James Harden shot 25 FTA in a game this season. He shot more than his opponent's entire team. It's dishonest, it's fabricated by the league, and it ruins my favorite sport. I hate Stern, I'm glad he's going, and I hope Silver does his own thing. I'm sure he won't though.
 
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Not impressed with greg monroe so far against the clippers. I always hear so many things good things about him. It would be nice if he shows up in the 2nd half.
 
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Pinwheel1 said:
Not impressed with greg monroe so far against the clippers. I always hear so many things good things about him. It would be nice if he shows up in the 2nd half.
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How are the Clips looking? Why are they winning games without Paul?
 
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Treaty_of_Batum said:
How are the Clips looking? Why are they winning games without Paul?
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This the first game I have watched of theirs in a while. So i am not sure, but this game their bigs are dominating so far. (Jordan and Blake) which I did not anticipate. I thought Detroit would win this game with their front line. Still another half to go....
 
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Cleveland has cut the Mavs 24 point lead down to 10.
 
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HoopsHype @hoopshype
Rumors: Celtics looking to trade Jeff Green? bit.ly/1hKUSdo
 
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RealGM @RealGM
ICYMI: Beno Udrih Requests Trade From Knicks -- bit.ly/1kS3vFF
 
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There will be some interesting opportunities from players/teams looking to change their futures. We don't have a lot of assets, but perhaps there's a bargain for us to be had by taking on some salary.

As an aside, the 1st round pick we send to Charlotte will likely be in the mid-to-high 20s. It just makes that trade look better and better for us.
 
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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari had reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday will miss the entire 2013-'14 season, sources tell Yahoo.
 
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Boise Blazer said:
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari had reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday will miss the entire 2013-'14 season, sources tell Yahoo.
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Must have saw something in their last check that didn't look right? Otherwise I thought was targeting coming back after the All-Star break.
 
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Boise Blazer said:
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari had reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday will miss the entire 2013-'14 season, sources tell Yahoo.
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God damn. Is that guy going to ever be healthy? He's a hell of a shooter.
 
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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Gallinari never had the ACL surgery in April, only surgery to repair his meniscus. Story soon on Yahoo.
 
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Boise Blazer said:
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Gallinari never had the ACL surgery in April, only surgery to repair his meniscus. Story soon on Yahoo.
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So he still has a torn ACL?
 
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Boise Blazer said:
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Gallinari never had the ACL surgery in April, only surgery to repair his meniscus. Story soon on Yahoo.
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Frakkin' brilliant! Double the time needed for recovery. :crazy:
 
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The Kings are the best 15-26 team I've ever seen.
 
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MickZagger said:
The Kings are the best 15-26 team I've ever seen.
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They'v looked completely different since trading for Gay. Rudy went from an inefficient chucker who was a ball stopper to playing the most unselfish basketball i'v seen him ever play, i'm not sure what caused the transformation but if he continues to play team ball the Kings are going to be dangerous next year.
 
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Rhal said:
They'v looked completely different since trading for Gay. Rudy went from an inefficient chucker who was a ball stopper to playing the most unselfish basketball i'v seen him ever play, i'm not sure what caused the transformation but if he continues to play team ball the Kings are going to be dangerous next year.
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What's neat is that Toronto got better by trading Gay. Both teams win.
 
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Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Hearing: DeMarcus Cousins, LaMarcus Aldridge and Steph Curry have all earned spots in USA Basketball's 2014 player pool to be announced THU

Brett Poirier NBA @BrettNBA
Damian Lillard will also be playing for Team USA at the World Cup in Spain, sources have told Sheridan Hoops.
 
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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
New Orleans has waived Tyshawn Taylor, league source tells Yahoo.
 
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Royce Young @royceyoung
The Thunder have been called for 10 fouls already. They were called for a total of 14 last night against Portland.
 
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Boise Blazer said:
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Hearing: DeMarcus Cousins, LaMarcus Aldridge and Steph Curry have all earned spots in USA Basketball's 2014 player pool to be announced THU

Brett Poirier NBA @BrettNBA
Damian Lillard will also be playing for Team USA at the World Cup in Spain, sources have told Sheridan Hoops.
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I thought they named a pool of 20 or so, and then the final 12 was selected closer to the competition?
 
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Kawhi Leonard broke a finger on his shooting hand tonight against OKC. Seems like a big deal to me. :dunno:
 
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Reggie Jackson may be better for OKC than Westbrook is at this point. Will teams actually start scouting Jackson and make him go left when he drives?
 
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Durant is just in a zone that can't be defended at this point.
 
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