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  1. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    Hard on Barton

    He missed some shots he'll usually hit, and he showed some good playmaking ability with a nice pass to Leonard for a dunk
     
    RoyToy, Jul 16, 2012
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    And your point?

    We weren't much better before. At least we stopped getting blown out by 40 points. Players put in the effort. We played some tight games. LA missed the last several games. We had traded away our starting SF and C.

    One minute you're defending Babbitt, and now you're either derailing the topic, or disproving your support of Babbitt. Babbitt turned it up after the Nate firing. So, now are you trying to say that he only improved because he was on a shittier team?
     
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    Because now he's a T-Wolves fan here to heckle and troll us like the rest of the Timbertrolls!! :devilwink:
     
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    Very valid point and one that shouldn't be overlooked. LaMarcus became an All-Star last year beating double and triple teams every game. Spreading the floor with knock down shooters like Babbitt would make Aldridge's post game and the pick and roll game with Lillard so much easier. Part of the problem with the offense (besides continuous islations) the last few years was a complete lack of any consistant jump shooters. It's really hard to beat teams when they can pack 5 defenders in and dare you to shoot over them. Babbitt, Korver. Novak and the Mike Miller's of the NBA are all very valuable for their ability to force defenders away from the basket.
     
    jwhoops11, Jul 16, 2012
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    You have a problem with the Li'l O? ;)
     
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  6. MickZagger

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    But, it never stopped you from calling him a big white stiff.

    Leonard > Drummond.

    Easy.
     
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  7. Mediocre Man

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    What, no High-Def?
     
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    Li'l O?
     
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  9. Mediocre Man

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    How could anyone call Meyers Leonard a big white stiff? For shame
     
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    :dunno:

    Who would do such a thing?
     
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  11. MickZagger

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    Olshey was on the NBATV telecast saying that Lillard reminds him of Chauncey.
     
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  12. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Right?
     
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  13. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    I don't see it
     
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  14. MickZagger

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    His build, confidence in his game, 3 point shooting ability. I see it.
     
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  15. MickZagger

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    Several posters on this very board. I think you might be included.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Scoring point with a deep shot? No player is a perfect comp, but Lillard on offense definitely reminds me of Mr. Bigshot.
     
    Nikolokolus, Jul 16, 2012
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  17. Mediocre Man

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    It's not there for me. At least that comparison
     
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  18. MickZagger

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    Explain.
     
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    That's a comparison I can see and agree with. Time will tell. But I think that's probably one of the best and most realistic (if it's fair to compare a rookie who has yet to play a single NBA game with an NBA All-Star).
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jul 16, 2012
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  20. BLAZINGGIANTS

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    You didn't see Leonard's potential before either. Blinded by your hatred of white people. :lol:
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jul 16, 2012
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