Barkley just said the Portland Trail Blazers are tops in the west

The Clutch % was a graphic used on NBA.com TV. Aldridge leads at 56.7% while Conley was 55.8%.

As for my response... You are cherry picking stats to confirm a hate on Aldridge, when he's the player our team gives most shots to and we are #2 in the entire league.

And what's this you using Batum's struggles while we are debating Aldridge here? Batum shoots 5 shots a game to Aldridge's 18?! We use Aldridge more than any other player on this team, so giving me Batum as some argument is a lame attempt and response.

I agree, Lillard has roughly the same usage, and is way more efficient, but it was no surprise how Lillard's efficiency went down when Aldridge was out.

So using the entire picture instead of some cherry picking stats will give you Aldridge's value. And since he's the highest usage, top rebounder, top tier blocks and highest clutch FG% in clutch, and leading the team with the 2nd best record in the league; trumps your silly 10-15ft efficiency argument.

 

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I think I know what you meant, but it doesn't make this any less funny.

 

Hawaii Leonard should be Meyers's new nickname.

 

Its about how far away he is on most plays.

 

Could be syphilis, better get that checked

 

Never change... except for your underwear.

 

I watched it on NBATV late last night. Shaq was actually implying GS because he said something about how it should be the guy with the best record.

 

I'm cherry picking stats? What stats am I missing? A teams winning percentage is not a player statistic. If you're going to use our winning percentage to attempt to white-wash LAs poor shooting, it's the exact same logic as using our winning percentage to whitewash Batum's poor 3pt shooting. That's not even an analogy, it's exactly the same thing. The fact that LA shoots more than Batum only means it's a bigger problem.

True Shooting percentage is a stat that takes all shots, including FTs into account, so as to not just pick on his poor mid-range shooting. How does he stack up against other qualified PFs in the league? He's ranked 52 out of 73.

If you look at rebound rate among qualified PFs, he's ranked 23 out of 77. Which is good but not elite.

I don't hate LaMarcus, I said he was a pretty good defender and solid rebounder. I just don't like how he puts up so many bad shots.

Just think about how Portland's defense is DESIGNED to give up the mid range shot. They do this because it's by nature the least efficient shot, so why does LA take more of that kind of shot than any other? If he were hitting at the same rate as Bosh, Durant, Nowitski, there would be no problem, but he doesn't.

 

why are you guys fighting? season is over. barkley just ruined it

 

What else would you call it?! You post this shit with our team having the 2nd best record in the league, and LaMonster being a pivotal reason why. If we were undefeated, I wouldn't be surprised if you still complained about LA.

The usage and record definitely go hand in hand with an individual performance. Here are plenty more for you, since you still aren't satisfied.

Aldridge has a PER of 22.0 and a usage of 29.4. The fact that he is relied on so much.

When games are decided by 5 or less, he has the highest FG% on the team.

The biggest "individual" stat would be the Production Stat differential. Aldridge has a +10.4, almost 4 more than Lillard. http://www.82games.com/1415/1415POR.HTM

Now look at his "Clutch Win%" of 63.6% http://www.82games.com/1415/14POR12.HTM

Compare that to Lillard "Mr. Clutch" at 63.6% http://www.82games.com/1415/14POR2.HTM

So if you believe Lillard is Clutch, then your argument against Aldridge not being clutch is seriously flawed.

 

And let's add that Aldridge's "Clutch Defense" is 87.4 and his "Clutch Offense" is at 105.1. That's a net rating of 17.8! 17.8?!?!?!?!

Lillard is "Clutch Defense" is 90.3 and his "Clutch Offense" is at 107.8. That's a net rating of 17.4! 17.4?!?!?!?!

So what we should be praising is "how lucky we are to have Lillard and Aldridge as our superstars". Both are equally clutch offensively and defensively!

I'm tired of these negative nancy bitch fest about the players that are winning games for us.

 

Holy crap that O/D differential is BANANAS!

 

The facts are the facts. If we were a terrible team, I'd be more likely to give LA a pass for putting up such a large volume of bad shots. But since he's surrounded by quality talent, there is even less of a reason for him to do so.

The Clutch win % stat is a team stat. That's why Damian and LA would have the same %, the Blazers usually close out games with their starters on the floor.

The table down below apparantly shows his shooting percentages in those situations, but that's probably a pretty small sample size. His jumper is even worse during that stretch at 38.5%. Now it does indicate that he takes a higher portion of shots inside in the clutch, and that he is shooting 100%. If that is the case, great, go inside more all game! That's exactly what I'm asking for.

The same site lists Damian's clutch jumper as 16%. I don't really trust that....if it's accurate it must be too small of a sample size to be worth much. Now THAT is a good example of cherry picking data, I'm looking at the overall shooting percentage.

 

That's a lie; when we WERE a terrible team, you blamed it on LA for taking "such a large volume of bad shots."

 

Wanna know what's really BANANAS?!?! Look at Curry and Clutch stats... That shit floored me!

http://www.82games.com/1415/14GSW1.HTM

Offensive 153.9 and Defensive of 76.9! +76.9

I am trying to put my head around this or maybe its a typo! Hahahaha

 

Now that I see that, ours kinda suck lol!

 

Bro, you've been jumping on Aldridge since he came into this league... Whatever the case, you are just looking fucking silly for saying anything negative when our team is the 2nd best in the league. But every group has a rotten apple in the bunch. The one guy that will never be satisfied and needs to complain to stay alive.

 

Bro, ours is actually really good. Curry is on an entirely different level! Hahaha

 

Check out Harden!!!! LMAO!!!! http://www.82games.com/1415/14HOU4.HTM

Clutch stats: OFFENSE 109.3, DEFENSE: 106.6, Net: 2.7

 

I know, I was just making a joke.