When we drafted Martell, he was compared to Glen Rice -- one of the most underrated players in NBA history (in my opinion), one of the greatest shooters of all time, and one of the best athletes in NBA history. Glen Rice attended all 4 years of college. Martell attended none. So in his rookie season, Rice was 22 years old. Unfortunately, Martell only played a handful of minutes in his 22nd year, but averages of his 21st and 23rd years (this year and 07-08) have Martell at almost 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1/2 a steal and 1/2 a block per game (all of which I think will continue to rise throughout this year), and only 1 turnover on around 41% shooting and about 38% from behind the arc in 28 1/2 minutes per game. By comparison, Rice put up 13.6 pts, 4.6 rebs, 1.8 assists, .9 steals, and 1.5 turnovers in 30 minutes shooting 44% and only 24.6% from behind the arc. In Rice's 2nd year in the league -- comparable to this year in Tell's career, Rice posted 17.4 pts, 4.9 rebs, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and a little over 2 turnovers in 34.4 minutes as a main player for Miami. Martell seems able to match this production as a role player for this team. If Tell continues to develop his game he could turn into a Glen Rice-esque stud next to Broy, LA, and Oden.
Thanks. He told me to "deal with it" and I did. I ignore people who annoy me. To me that's a much more mature use of my time then continuing to read their annoying posts. That's why I have Mixum on ignore and have no sympathy for those who constantly complain about him. The ignore feature is there for a reason. I choose to use it for it's intended purpose. BNM
Wow. 1 nickname that he doesn't like gets me ignored... and he tries to argue that its mature... Awesome. 1 post "annoys" him and I get ignored. Sweet.
Those who tolerate fools are themselves fools. When someone who has a grand total of 70-something posts tells me to "deal with it". I do. Better to ignore them that to encourage them to waste more of my time. BNM
Wow. A guy who does nothing but post on message boards 24/7 doesn't respect me. Darn. I've been on these boards for years, I post when I choose to. Plenty know me. Apparently I don't deserve respect for having some semblance of a life... Oh well. As he said, those who tolerate fools are fools themselves, being ignored by boob isn't exactly any skin off my back.
Back to the point of my thread... I think Martell is progressing nicely! As my favorite player, I'm happy to see it and hope he keeps working and playing hard!
Glen Rice had his yearly PERs go 11.3, 14.1, and then 17.5 in his first three years in the league. Martell is at the same age now as Glen was in his 2nd year and is at 13.1 PER and 11.6 for his career. We'll see where he ends up this season, but he's trailing in this comparison right now and next year he'll have to make a big jump if it's to hold water. That would be great but I'm not holding my breath. STOMP
Why? Are you the nick-name police? Do you patrol the net for people who disagree with your nick-name choices? Why do you care enough, to make a post TELLing someone to stop calling him TELL and then ignore him when he stands up for himself, claiming it annoyed you? Wow old man. I used to think that people on this forum were respectable. But more and more, you female dogs show your true slits. lol @ this. Internet strong man. "Ignored you, bitch. I have the power. Where is my magic spell?" You sure did deal with it, you bad ass you. And you are SO perfect for ignoring MIXUM and not caring. Jeez, I hope that someday I can grow up and be as fucking sweet as you are. Who cares, if he is going to be a little punk about it. I am starting a new forum here soon where no bitches will be allowed. It will be fun. Right. Those who tolerate fools are fools themselves. Or you are just backed in a corner and saying whatever you can to defend your actions. And fuck yeah man!!! Who the fuck is this punk with only 70 posts?! You are not a man until you hit 2,741 posts!!! Right? Oh, and you are not a man unless your name has 'boob' in it. lmfao Hell yeah man!!! I am loving Martell and he has earned himself a 'non-trade' vote in my book. I think he is part of our core that should NOT be traded. The kid has major game and it is finally coming together. One thing though. TELL has really good hops and dunks. I do not remember Glen Rice dunking much. Or Dale Ellis. Am I wrong?
Or maybe just grow up period. And why exactly do you care if I choose to ignore him? Do I not have the right to do so? Is it not my choice? Says the "big man" who thinks yelling at homeless people makes him a tough guy. Pick on any underprivileged people today? Maybe kick the cane out from under a blind guy because all that tapping drives you nuts. You know, I actually used to have sympathy for you and some of the bad shit that's happened in your life. But, the more you post the more I wonder if maybe it's YOU that's the problem. Your interactions with PapaG and the homeless guy show that you clearly have anger management issues. When someone annoys you, you verbally assault them and threaten them with physical violence. When someone annoys me, I choose to ignore them - and you, of all people, call me out for it. You may want to address your own issues before you attempt to advise me on how to deal with mine. BNM
