OT: Favorite non-Blazers

[crandc]

Kenneth Faried. For this.

 

[magnifier661]

Kenneth Faried. For this.

I totally forgot about him. Yeah I love his motor. He reminds me of a Brain Grant, warrior type PF that does all the dirty work. He is pretty special. I can imagine all the teams that passed on him kicking themselves right now, including our team.

Wow saw the video. That is pretty cool too!

 

[tlongII]

Definitely LeBron. He and MJ are the best players I've ever seen.

 

[crandc]

I used to like Steve Nash, but as a Laker he is dead to me.

 

[magnifier661]

Definitely LeBron. He and MJ are the best players I've ever seen.

I hate the person, but love the player.

As for Jordan... We are in awe of these high 20's PERs from the current players. Jordan averaged a career PER of 27.9 (6 years with over a 29 PER); this with the NBA allowing guards to hold players defensively. I couldn't imagine the production of a prime Jordan in today's NBA.

Now look at Kobe Bryant averaging a mere 23.5 PER throughout his career.

 

[Masbee]

I gotta say, Blake Griffin has skyrocketed the Clippers to the top of my list of "appointment tv" (right behind, of course, the Blazers.)

I would catch the odd game just to see Chris Paul, but man was Griffin impressive over these last two games. I'd typecasted him as an overrated dunker, and he's become so much more than that. (To his credit, Aldridge did a really nice job on defending him in post ups. Aldridge is a highly underrated post defender.)

The hops, the court vision, he even has an ok handle for his size. And he even hit an Aldridge-like 18 footer. His defense isn't hot, but it's improving.

I'm always up for seeing LeBron, and Kyrie Irving is right there too (I just wish I didn't have to watch the Cavs). But Griffin has really made a fan out of me.

Looking over his game log, it seems like it's a very recent change (Chris Paul being out?) So I guess he could come back down to earth. And in those games he's putting up monster stats the Clips are actually 1-5. Still though....

Who are the top players you just enjoy watching?

I don't share the Griffin admiration. I am not a fan of his game in total. The ceasless dunking is fun, sure. But, the rest leaves me cold.

The stars that tend to get me rivited:

LeBron. For years now. He is the biggest freak to play in the NBA. Never been anything like it. And I like his game a lot. Plays defense. (over)willing passer. Things Melo is not. That's why I like to watch him, despite his weird personality (but, wouldn't you be weird with his history?)

Kevin Durant. Best scorer in the game. A pleasure to watch. Sorry. It's the painful truth. Can't deny.

James Harden. Look, Brandon Roy grew a beard!

Chris Paul. I still cry.

The Spurs. How are they still good? I am watching to try to find the secret.

 

[magnifier661]

Did you know that LJ is averaging close to Jordan's per throughout his career? Also he has the same usage too

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Z-Bo
Kyrie
Faried
DMC!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Z-Bo
Kyrie
Faried
DMC!

DMC?!! DMC!!??

You need Jeebus!

 

[PapaG]

Rubio

I love watching how bad he is this year. It's amazing and must-watch TV.

 

[MickZagger]

Forgot to mention Brandon Jennings.

 

[MickZagger]

Chandler Parsons is a baller. I really like his game as well.

 

[Haakzilla]

Rasheed Wallace!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Rasheed Wallace!

eww.....