I think Lillard is playing pretty much exactly how he normally does ... with or without Karl's comments. I guess that's a good thing; professional athletes probably shouldn't rely on a crackpot's criticism to get them to up their game.
I have been rather surprised at lillard's lack of reaction. I thought any "attack" on him referred to his leadership, and I have not seen him leading. It seems to me there is very probably something going on backstage with this team that is affecting performance; has he tried to find out what it is? Has he called guys out? And what is his reaction to criticism of his defense and the questions about why defense looked better when he was out? I haven't seen any increase in his intensity on defense.
If we were actually privy to all that behind the scenes shit, wouldn't you actually be alarmed and worried that the team was fracturing? Take it as a positive that we aren't hearing anything. As for Lillard's defense, nobody was complaining when they beat the Cavs and Lakers. I'd say their woes are kind of hard-wired physical limitations -- lack of lateral speed, an undersized backcourt, no rim protection, opponents adjusting to the new scheme, etc.
This team needs a center. Where are you Festi-Wan Ezoli? You're our only hope. Ouch, that's a dismal thought.
Dame had 21 points, 6 assists, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 turnovers in 35 minutes in a loss against Charlotte(01/18/17.) Dame was a -8. 3-4 on the FU Tour.
This game could go one of two ways, either it gets ugly really quick and Dame sits early OR he comes out and tries to impress the coaches so they favor him for the All-Star Team. Honestly have no way to know one from the other. 20 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block against Philadelphia.
Yeah, all it's doing at this point is reminding us that Karl struck a raw nerve, whatever the truth may be.
Listen guys, if Rasta can make all the Trump threads he wants to his heart's content and none of those get locked, I should be able have this one despite people's superstitions.
Don't worry, we're not locking it. lol. Well, let me rephrase that... if it does get locked, I didn't do it. #thankssly
I don't think it's a jinx thread, I just think you showed up for a parade and the parade never arrived.
Maybe I was in a coma, were we on an eight game win streak and had won 12 out of the last 15 games and me making this thread is the reason for this tail spin? We were bad before the thread and we are bad now. There is no such thing as jinxes.
Dame had 30 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 5 turnovers in 36 minutes in a loss against Philadelphia(01/20/17.) Dame was a -12. 3-5 on the FU Tour.
