Notice OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD-January 2021

[TBpup]

They kicked our ass in one game, on the second night of a back-to-back. It happens. That hardly means they are in better shape than we are as a franchise. We beat the Lakers this season too but I'm not arguing that has us in better position than them.

We SHOULD be in a better position as a franchise. We have the best player BY FAR of either of the two rosters. We may have the 2nd best player in CJ according to some. I would hope we would be in better position. If not, good grief Charlie Brown.

 

[THE HCP]

What if Stotts was given a shred of Kerr's roster talent?

 

[THE HCP]

LOL...

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Kerr appears to have enough of a better resume he's granted a little leeway on failure. Kerr has had repetitive success of the highest order. Stotts has had repetitive mediocrity

and yes, I know: each had different levels of talent to work with. But Kerr's ability to win championships with high level talent is proven. What Stotts could do with that level of talent is all theory.

I put more of Portland's problems on Olshey than Stotts. But I'm convinced the Blazers need major changes and both need to be shown the door

I believe Luke Walton has a better winning % than Kerr........ Coaches get too much credit and too much blame.

 

[THE HCP]

 

[BonesJones]

Another coach who apparently has the same issues some here complain about...

Good ol whataboutism. Never actual basketball.

 

[wizenheimer]

Coaches get too much credit and too much blame.

so, it balances out

 

[THE HCP]

so, it balances out

Usually

 

[kjironman1]

What if Stotts was given a shred of Kerr's roster talent?

This question has been asked and of course it never really gets answered.

 

[Tince]

Good ol whataboutism. Never actual basketball.

I never talk actual basketball? That's not your strongest take.

I think I provide a lot more data and logic tests about many basketball issues than most around here. I welcome having my thoughts challenged.

 

[Tince]

This question has been asked and of course it never really gets answered.

Comparing our situation to another teams situation is "whataboutism", get with the program! No comparisons allowed, only "eye tests" that you agree with.

Good news about using that logic is that your opinion is always right and anyone who disagrees is wrong!

 

[kjironman1]

Comparing our situation to another teams situation is "whataboutism", get with the program! No comparisons allowed, only "eye tests" that you agree with.

Good news about using that logic is that your opinion is always right and anyone who disagrees is wrong!

First people complaining about comparing to another team are the first to compare to another team when it fits the point they are making. Been that way for over two decades of online Blazer comments.

 

[BonesJones]

Comparing our situation to another teams situation is "whataboutism", get with the program! No comparisons allowed, only "eye tests" that you agree with.

Good news about using that logic is that your opinion is always right and anyone who disagrees is wrong!

Nah, you're not simply comparing, you're trying to prove a point, and somehow think that a couple random people complaining about a multiple-championship winning head coach compares to those who dont love Stotts. I wish you'd stop pretending like you dont know exactly what you're doing.

 

[Tince]

Nah, you're not simply comparing, you're trying to prove a point, and somehow think that a couple random people complaining about a multiple-championship winning head coach compares to those who dont love Stotts. I wish you'd stop pretending like you dont know exactly what you're doing.

I wish you would stop pretending like you always know what I am thinking because I can assure you that you do not.

I will continue to use logic tests to see which assessments are truly valid and which ones are not. I understand why you would want that to stop.

 

[Tince]

First people complaining about comparing to another team are the first to compare to another team when it fits the point they are making. Been that way for over two decades of online Blazer comments.

I think this is bigger than a Blazer fan base thing. From reading other messages boards and twitter, this type of behavior is the norm. Fans think the standard things that happen during all games are unique only to their teams.

Bad officiating is a great example. The amount of comments about the number of beneficial calls a team gets is rarely mentioned, while the missed called get a much higher ratio of attention; like the league is out to get them.

Coaching, player effort, defending the 3, etc. are the easy talking points for all teams.

 

[kjironman1]

I think this is bigger than a Blazer fan base thing. From reading other messages boards and twitter, this type of behavior is the norm. Fans think the standard things that happen during all games are unique only to their teams.

Bad officiating is a great example. The amount of comments about the number of beneficial calls a team gets is rarely mentioned, while the missed called get a much higher ratio of attention; like the league is out to get them.

Coaching, player effort, defending the 3, etc. are the easy talking points for all teams.

I agree.

 

[DDolla]

Man, how can they afford all this players?

 

[THE HCP]

 

[BigGameDamian]

Man, how can they afford all this players?

Why would they want a player like KLove? I mean we sure don't!

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Why would they want a player like KLove? I mean we sure don't!

Stotts has already given up any interest in getting these team to play good defense so it would make sense to go all in on the offensive end.

 

[OneSport3]

Just saw that Steph Curry’s favorite player growing up as a kid was Reggie Miller. I never put the two together before but now knowing that, it makes so much sense. Steph moves without the ball and utilizes screens exactly like Reggie did.

 

[THE HCP]

Just saw that Steph Curry’s favorite player growing up as a kid was Reggie Miller. I never put the two together before but now knowing that, it makes so much sense. Steph moves without the ball and utilizes screens exactly like Reggie did.

Also his dad had the same type of game. Maybe a combo of the two.

 

[JDC]

For those looking for new NBA podcasts, The Dunker Spot with Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. is a great one.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dunker-spot/id1547857052

Both smart guys. Nice mix of banter and nerdy X's and O's talk.

Steve Jones Jr. is also the son of Steve "Snapper" Jones and has past assistant coach and video coordinator experience in the NBA.

 

[KingSpeed]

A team with Harden, Kyrie, and KD only has 41 points at halftime. Maybe Nash can’t coach.

 

[Shaboid]

A team with Harden, Kyrie, and KD only gave 38 points with 30 secs left in first half. Maybe Nash can’t coach.

They must be trash.

 

[KingSpeed]

They must be trash.

Yep

 

[THE HCP]

They'd have 75 at half if Luke Walton was their coach.

 

[Hoopguru]

 

[e_blazer]

Caris LeVert had successful surgery for kidney cancer. No further treatment is needed and he’s expected to make a full recovery. The physical associated with his trade to the Pacers may have saved his life.

 

[SIeepwalker]

Caris LeVert had successful surgery for kidney cancer. No further treatment is needed and he’s expected to make a full recovery. The physical associated with his trade to the Pacers may have saved his life.

So Harden saved his life by telling the Rockets he wanted to go to Brooklyn ?

 

[e_blazer]

So Harden saved his life by telling the Rockets he wanted to go to Brooklyn ?

If a butterfly flaps its wings...