OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD: November 2019

[THE HCP]

He's out there throwing Steve Nash type dimes!

 

[THE HCP]

I don't even know who to compare his game to......

 

[handiman]

I can't help but think the league will eventually figure out how to defend Doncic. He moves at such a leisurely pace, he shouldn't be getting shots off that clean, but he always seems to be wide open.

 

[THE HCP]

HISTORY

 

[THE HCP]

I can't help but think the league will eventually figure out how to defend Doncic. He moves at such a leisurely pace, he shouldn't be getting shots off that clean, but he always seems to be wide open.

See what's amazing to me about his game is that he DOES play at such a leisurely pace. He is killing teams playing in almost slow motion. It's crazy!!!! He's not this crazy ass athlete out there dominating others with his speed and athletic ability. I love his game.

 

[THE HCP]

Now set me straight. This was BAD when Russ did it, is it GOOD when the Caucasian Sensation did it?

 

[handiman]

See what's amazing to me about his game is that he DOES play at such a leisurely pace. He is killing teams playing in almost slow motion. It's crazy!!!! He's not this crazy ass athlete out there dominating others with his speed and athletic ability. I love his game.

Yeah, I'm definitely not saying it's a bad thing. Guys like Paul George and Chris Mullin play/played at a similar pace with great success. They weren't primary ball handlers, though. It just seems like guys are playing Doncic wrong, maybe respecting the pass too much, and will eventually force him to change it up.

It could just be a match-up issue, with wings not being accustomed to bodying up on someone with that style. I haven't watched enough of Doncic to know, but I haven't seen him be much of a blow-by threat that would warrant playing off him.

 

[THE HCP]

Yeah, I'm definitely not saying it's a bad thing. Guys like Paul George and Chris Mullin play/played at a similar pace with great success. They weren't primary ball handlers, though. It just seems like guys are playing Doncic wrong, maybe respecting the pass too much, and will eventually force him to change it up.

It could just be a match-up issue, with wings not being accustomed to bodying up on someone with that style. I haven't watched enough of Doncic to know, but I haven't seen him be much of a blow-by threat that would warrant playing off him.

Crazy thing is he can come off a screen and drill that 3, as soon as the opponent sees this and start hopping out on him, he just hesitates a half second, and drops that dime to Porzingis. And his post game is solid. I just think people don't realize how big he is. I wonder what his actual measurements are when they all came out.

 

[THE HCP]

This Celtics/Clips game feels like it's being played in 1997!

 

[blazerfan11]

Crazy thing is he can come off a screen and drill that 3, as soon as the opponent sees this and start hopping out on him, he just hesitates a half second, and drops that dime to Porzingis. And his post game is solid. I just think people don't realize how big he is. I wonder what his actual measurements are when they all came out.

He's Larry Bird playing point guard.

 

[KingSpeed]

I don't even know who to compare his game to......

LeBron

 

[KingSpeed]

Now set me straight. This was BAD when Russ did it, is it GOOD when the Caucasian Sensation did it?

Because Russell did it with poor shooting and decision making that cost his team wins when it mattered.

 

[BonesJones]

Because Russell did it with poor shooting and decision making that cost his team wins when it mattered.

And he chased rebounds much more than Luka does.

 

[Cugel]

Media and Philly going crazy because Simmons hit his first 3 of his career. Fucking pathetic if you ask me. Guy is a terrible shooter. He should be ashamed that a big deal was made but he is saying his "hard work payed off". SM-MFin-H.

 

[THE HCP]

N

LeBron

Nah, LeBron has outquicked/outpowered his opponents his whole career. Add the fact how smart he is on the court, probably why he is arguably the best player to ever play. Doncic is different.

 

[THE HCP]

Because Russell did it with poor shooting and decision making that cost his team wins when it mattered.

Oh did you look up his teams record for those 10 games? What was it?

 

[wizenheimer]

I can't help but think the league will eventually figure out how to defend Doncic. He moves at such a leisurely pace, he shouldn't be getting shots off that clean, but he always seems to be wide open.

you know who he moves a lot like? Brandon Roy

 

[THE HCP]

And he chased rebounds much more than Luka does.

In those 10 games he did that? I wish we had players that would chase rebounds down the way Russ does.

 

[THE HCP]

Media and Philly going crazy because Simmons hit his first 3 of his career. Fucking pathetic if you ask me. Guy is a terrible shooter. He should be ashamed that a big deal was made but he is saying his "hard work payed off". SM-MFin-H.

The fact that he CAN'T shoot 3s, makes what he does out on the court even THAT much more impressive. Why are you so mad about it?

 

[DDolla]

Watching the Clippers vs Celtics on how both teams plays defense compare to our Blazers is like night and day.

Clippers closer: Leonard, PG and Williams is just crazy.

 

[THE HCP]

you know who he moves a lot like? Brandon Roy

I can see that. Also, how about a better passing Steve Smith? Smitty was alot skinner, but him and B-Roy do come to mind.

 

[BonesJones]

In those 10 games he did that? I wish we had players that would chase rebounds down the way Russ does.

You do: Hassan Whiteside. Russ doesnt have a positive impact on his teams rebounding, so those numbers are completely arbitrary and chased.

 

[DUB]

I don't even know who to compare his game to......

Style wise I find him similar to Joe Ingles. Obviously way more skilled though.

 

[THE HCP]

You do: Hassan Whiteside. Russ doesnt have a positive impact on his teams rebounding, so those numbers are completely arbitrary and chased.

So Whiteside chasing down rebounds is good and Russ doing the same is bad?

 

[THE HCP]

Style wise I find him similar to Joe Ingles. Obviously way more skilled though.

Because I like you, I will let this pass. Only because you live on an island full of criminals, and I'm cool with Patty Mills.

 

[BonesJones]

So Whiteside chasing down rebounds is good and Russ doing the same is bad?

Where did I say Whiteside doing it was good or Russ doing it was bad?

Im simply saying its not impressive.

 

[HailBlazers]

you know who he moves a lot like? Brandon Roy

Funny said the same thing to a co-worker today. Doesn't matter if you know what's coming, you can't stop it.

 

[THE HCP]

Doesn't matter if you know what's coming, you can't stop it.

Thats what I tell your sister!!! #BAM

 

[SIeepwalker]

Thats what I tell your sister!!! #BAM

I'm pretty sure that's rape

 

[handiman]

you know who he moves a lot like? Brandon Roy

I see that a little bit, but Roy was capable of being very explosive...he just picked his spots. I haven't seen the same change of pace from Doncic, but maybe I just haven't seen enough.

If you are right, though, Doncic better stay healthy, otherwise your comparison validates my theory that the league will figure him out. Once Roy's knees were shot and he lost the subtle fakes, his pocket was getting picked left and right.