I don't think we need to add "in my opinion" to every sentence we write. On a forum, it can reasonably be assumed that assertions are our opinions. At least in my extremely non-humble opinion.
Jokic making an All Star case for himself tonight vs Utah. What do you think? He completely outdueled Gobert. Denver's become a surprise team this year.
I think a lot of Jokic. Last year, I felt he was very overlooked in the Year of KAT and Porzingas. Jokic was very close to their level. This year, he's upped his offensive level further but backslid on defense. I'd still choose Gobert over him for this year's All Star team, if it was between the two of them, but I'm not sure which of them I'd prefer long-term.
Zach lowe I actually respect. Doesn't have Dame on the list... http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18546871/zach-lowe-2017-nba-all-star-picks-east-west Eastern Conference Starters G Kyle Lowry G John Wall FC LeBron James FC Giannis Antetokounmpo FC Jimmy Butler Reserves G Isaiah Thomas G Kemba Walker FC Kevin Love FC Paul Millsap FC Paul George WC Kyrie Irving WC DeMar DeRozan Western Conference Starters G Russell Westbrook G James Harden FC Kevin Durant FC Kawhi Leonard FC Anthony Davis Reserves G Stephen Curry G Mike Conley FC DeMarcus Cousins FC Draymond Green FC Gordon Hayward WC Rudy Gobert WC Marc Gasol "McCollum and Lillard are vicious in their versatility as scorers. Portland needs so much more from them just to stay afloat than the Warriors ever need from Thompson. They are also reasons No. 1 and 1A why Portland's defense has cratered to 27th in points allowed per possession. They try hard, but they just aren't very good; Lillard is a screen magnet, and McCollum's size is an issue almost every night. Neither has been able to lift Portland solo; the Blazers are solid when both McCollum and Lillard are on the floor, but flounder when one plays without the other, per NBA.com. Given Portland's record, it's hard to reward either over Thompson and Conley. McCollum and Lillard are vicious in their versatility as scorers. Portland needs so much more from them just to stay afloat than the Warriors ever need from Thompson. They are also reasons No. 1 and 1A why Portland's defense has cratered to 27th in points allowed per possession. They try hard, but they just aren't very good; Lillard is a screen magnet, and McCollum's size is an issue almost every night. Neither has been able to lift Portland solo; the Blazers are solid when both McCollum and Lillard are on the floor, but flounder when one plays without the other, per NBA.com. Given Portland's record, it's hard to reward either over Thompson and Conley."
