OT: Why is Toronto good?

[KingSpeed]

They have a bunch of crappy players. And how is DeRozen averaging 34 ppg? He doesn't even shoot threes! Do they have any chance at all of reaching the Finals, let alone win when they get there? Come on, basketball experts. School me.

 

[Nate]

Because Kyle Lowry is the best point guard in the league...

 

[riverman]

Derozen get his pts in transition and gets to the line..they play old school up tempo basketball..I think they've got great players myself

 

[riverman]

Now a lot of great players might want to play in Toronto

 

[HailBlazers]

Derozen get his pts in transition and gets to the line..they play old school up tempo basketball..I think they've got great players myself

Wish we would pick up our pace.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Wish we would pick up our pace.

We're 9th in the league in pace. TOR is 23rd.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

They have a bunch of crappy players. And how is DeRozen averaging 34 ppg? He doesn't even shoot threes! Do they have any chance at all of reaching the Finals, let alone win when they get there? Come on, basketball experts. School me.

They're not that good.

First, 9 games...

Second, they pay in the East. So, they've had a pretty easy schedule.

Third, they are above average, but not by a lot, on both sides of the ball. They don't turn the ball over and are a good offensive rebounding team. That gets them several additional possessions per game, which makes up for the fact that they are a very average shooting team.

If they were in the West, they'd most likely finish in the 7th or 8th spots. Solid team, but no way are they making the finals, not even in the East.

BNM

 

[chzbrgr]

am I the only one who doesnt get the Lowry hype? I mean the guys OK, above average on defense. But he's on the wrong side of 30 and cant play worth a damn when it really matters..... what am I missing?

 

[Tunchi]

am I the only one who doesnt get the Lowry hype? I mean the guys OK, above average on defense. But he's on the wrong side of 30 and cant play worth a damn when it really matters..... what am I missing?

Idk

 

[Strenuus]

am I the only one who doesnt get the Lowry hype? I mean the guys OK, above average on defense. But he's on the wrong side of 30 and cant play worth a damn when it really matters..... what am I missing?

You're not missing anything. He isn't that great.

 

[Boob-No-More]

am I the only one who doesnt get the Lowry hype? I mean the guys OK, above average on defense. But he's on the wrong side of 30 and cant play worth a damn when it really matters..... what am I missing?

He's too feast or famine for me. Unfortunately for TOR. mostly famine in the playoffs.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

am I the only one who doesnt get the Lowry hype? I mean the guys OK, above average on defense. But he's on the wrong side of 30 and cant play worth a damn when it really matters..... what am I missing?

Ben Golliver thinks he's the 14th best player and 4th best PG in the entire league.

Right now, he's on pace for a 35/25/85 season. As in .350 FG%, .250 3FG% and .850 FT%.

The same article has Dame at 21st overall and 6th best PG.

BNM

 

[Mediocre Man]

Why was Portland good last year?

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Because their Prime Minister is not Donald Trump?

 

[Boob-No-More]

Why was Portland good last year?

They weren't. At this time last year, the team was 4-7 and 5 games into a 7 game losing streak.

BNM

 

[KingSpeed]

Why was Portland good last year?

Lots of talent, great leader, great coach.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Why is Portland bad, now?

 

[HailBlazers]

We're 9th in the league in pace. TOR is 23rd.

BNM

Guess I mean fast break more, create turnovers instead of making them.

 

[H.C.]

Toronto has one of the most skilled/best big men in the league in JV.
If Lowry/their coach would utilize him more than just as a 3rd, and sometimes 4th option. They'd have a chance against the Cavs in the WCF.
Last year the Pacers had to choke for the Geko's to get out of the first round.
Then Toronto faced Miami who was missing Whiteside for 4 of the 7 games they played. BB more than made up for the lack of JV. It's not like JV was getting touches with Lowry chucking the whole time...
LeBron/Kyrie > Lowry/DeRozan. Until the Geko's use JV more they have no chance against a healthy Cavs team.
Shit they couldn't even beat a Cavs team in turmoil last year in the playoffs.

 

[KingSpeed]

Why is Portland bad, now?

Portland isn't.

 

[Strenuus]

Portland isn't.

Fooled me last night. And the Clippers game. And the Warriors game. And Half of the denver game. And some of the Utah game. And both Phoenix games.

Fooled me.

 

[KingSpeed]

Just noticed I started the same thread two years in a row lol