The other problem is it puts the other team in the penalty VERY soon. So, any ticky-tack foul on one of Howard's much better free throw shooting teammates is pretty much an automatic two point gift. Hedo, Ryan Anderson and JJ Reddick, who are spot up shooters that don't usually shoot many FTs, were a combined 15 for 16 in that game. So, not only did GS give up a season high 45 points to Howard, they also allowed his teammates a lot of free points they don't usually get. Hedo was 7 for 8 from the line in that game. Prior to that game, he was a combined 5 for 7 for the ENTIRE SEASON. So, a recap of the Hack-a-Howard ploy: After scoring a total of 18 points in his previous two games, Howard scores a season high 45 points - 27 points above his season average coming into the game. Both of Golden States starting big men, David Lee and Andres Biedrins fouled out, and their back-ups end up playing down the stretch with five fouls each. In the penalty early means extra free points for Hedo, Anderson and Reddick. Hedo made more FT in that game than he had the previous 10 games combined. Yeah, the strategy sucked and cost GS the game. In order for it to work, Howard needs to shoot about 40% from the line and you need to avoid fouling his better shooting teammates, which means you play weak defense on some very good shooters. It's a defeatist tactic. It basically says we know we can't beat you in a conventional manner, so we'll try this gimmick and hope the hell it works. It didn't, and rarely does. It's one thing to foul a bad FT shooter late in the game to stop the clock, but fouling deliberately throughout the entire game is just plain stupid. BNM
Kobe will lose $75M in the divorce. Remember when he insisted on getting married at a young age (22?) and everyone was saying, don't do it Kobe! He had the world (and the women) at his feet and he just had to get married.
Who cares. He'll still have more money than he ever needs and got to fuck anyone he wanted while they were married. Are we supposed to feel sorry for him? BNM
All part of Mrs. Kobe's brilliant plan. She gets "half of the empire" See will get more "Spousal Support"; since it's 1/2 of the time of marriage. And she will get the kids, because of Kobe's occupation. conclusion... Get as many kids and last as long as you can, then be set for life. It's not surprising that the ages of the children are 6 and 3. She has a good 12 years of child support coming to her. Also, 11 years of marriage. That's 5.5 years of spousal support. Arguably the length of time he can still make money in the league.
Crazy stat of the day: Kevin Love DRtg is 97. Garnett- 103 Duncan- 100 Aldridge- 102 Bosh- 98 Griffin- 103 Just sayin
[video=youtube;fmfH77jxIF0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fmfH77jxIF0[/video] In the face, IN THE FACE! [/Prince Akeem]
Saw this on Realgm: Diaw is available. He'd be perfect for us at center. And he's another expiring contract @ 9mil this year. https://twitter.com/#!/rick_bonnell I'd give up Camby for him. Maybe throw in a pick and Babbit and ask for Augustin back. We'd become Bobcats West, but shit. That's a good roster right there.
Diaw is not a legit center, though I like him. Augustine is having a great year so far. I'd love to acquire him, maybe Cho is willing as they did draft Kemba Walker.
