2018 Around the NBA - October

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  1. Rozay

    Rozay Well-Known Member

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    Dame never even sniffed 40% from 3. Curry is a special generational force who will be remembered for ages. I don’t think Dame will ever have that sort of impact
     
    Rozay, Oct 25, 2018
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Not saying that Damian is at Curry's level, but I think that shooting 39% is "sniffing 40%".
     
    julius, Oct 25, 2018
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    That was year 2. I thought he'd keep improving on that, but his shot selection went to shit and he got even more trigger happy from long range after Aldridge left. Have been hoping Terry reigns that in, but he seems OK with it. And when people ask him about it, he boasts that he takes tough shots. Well, you don't always have to take those contested fades from 30 when you aren't in rhythm.

    One of the main reasons I'm ready for a change in coaching.
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Agreed. His shot selection isn't always good and he didn't improve as nicely as I hoped.

    I think having a better team this year (shooter wise) should help.
     
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    Lillard "didn't improve like you hoped"? The only Blazer in living memory who more outpaced expectations was Brandon Roy. WTF did you expect from a #6 pick (in a pretty shitty draft) from a mid-major in Buttcreek, Utah?
     
    Rastapopoulos, Oct 25, 2018
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Context, man. He's clearly talking about 3-point shooting and shot selection. Those specific things haven't improved from year 2.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 25, 2018
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    Who said that? I just said his 3pt% didn't keep on increasing like it usually does for most players. He improved on damn near everything else.
     
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  8. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Had to clear cap space to sign all those other superstars flocking to LA to join LeBron. You know, guys like Rondo, Stephenson, McGee, Beasely, etc.

    Magic Johnson was GREAT player, but a shitty coach and an even shittier exec. It takes a special kind of stupid to screw up having LeBron fall into your lap. Yeah, lets surround him with guys who can't shoot. It'll be great!!!

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Oct 25, 2018
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    To be fair all those guys are on 1 year deals. I’m sure they knew they weren’t going to finish their grand project this year and just needed to fill the roster with temporary guys this year.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    That's still no reason to let Lopez go. He signed with MIL for 1-year and $3.3 million. They could have easily kept him and it wound't have hindered their Summer of 2019 free agent aspirations.

    They are now relying on JaVale McGee to start and play big minutes at center. In two years in GSW, McGee averaged 9.5 MPG. He would be the perfect back up for Brook Lopez, 'cept they don't have Brook Lopez.

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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I believe Dame’s 3s are totally different. He is taking his on the move. Stef does as well, but I think his are more coming off passes as opposed to creating them himself.
     
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    any news on a Morris suspension ?
     
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    Think he just got fined 15K?
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    So the equivalent of me buying a pack of chewing gum?

    Yeah, that will teach him.
     
    BBert, Oct 25, 2018
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    They're not wide open stand still shots. But yes except for two of those. Those were pretty open

    The real word to use though is space. Lillard has never had the space to operate Curry does. He also prolly never will.
    But one thing is for certain.
    Your in trouble on defense if Lillard or curry get you one on one in space.

    Which due to that organization. They've given Curry that opportunity.
     
    H.C., Oct 25, 2018
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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  17. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Let's see, we play HOU on the 30th...

    Let the "we're the luckiest team in the league" narrative 2018-19 edition begin!

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Oct 25, 2018
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  18. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He will back by then. In fact it will be his return. Just to spite us.
     
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  19. SIeepwalker

    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    What the hell ????
     
    SIeepwalker, Oct 25, 2018
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  20. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Nope, he'll miss the Clippers game, our game, and probably the back-to-back games on 11/2 and 11/3, but the general consensus of the forum will be the same as last year - we're the only ones who benefit from opponent injuries.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Oct 25, 2018
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