This thread needs some more Kobe to balance out the horribleness of this post.
Thankfully I just read this quote from Draymond where Kobe helped him to heal and somehow get him to get KD after the finals loss:
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Thankfully I just read this quote from Draymond where Kobe helped him to heal and somehow get him to get KD after the finals loss:
Face it Tiger..
Banned
me neither.
maybe he thought the organization would coddle him and hold him up high because they won 63 games.
Which I'm fine with. I didn't like the trade until it was revealed he was absolutely broken.
It hurts your ego when you get traded.
Also the Cavs are run by Bron Inc. I could see that rubbing a lot of star players the wrong way (see Kyrie).
Everyone wants to be the man.
True Savior
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Lakers win less than 30 games this year. You can bet on it.
You guys need to start Kuzma. He's the secret best player on the Lakers.
And he's also on my fantasy team so pls help me bionic and call Magic ASAP.
I hope Kuzma keeps it up but I am not going to bet the farm on his shooting until he can do it for a sustained period of time.
Lots of scrubs can get hot. Thats pretty much how I explain all of the baskets that Jordan ever made.
Ninja Scooter
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The thing with Kuzma is that it's not just all shooting (which is sure to regress and fluctuate as the season goes along) but that he's really good in a lot of facets of the game. Already he is showing an ability to read defenses, take advantage of matchups, he's got a good first step and scores well around the basket, and has some pretty good post moves. I'm not under any delusions that he is going to become a super star, but if we can get a really good future starter out of a late 1st rounder that's pretty good.
Kobe the GOAT
LegendofDragoonLives
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kerr just called curry the greatest offensive weapon of all time, said he puts the fear of God in players
LegendofDragoonLives
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You sound like the type of dude that grew up winning participation trophies :S
Ninja Scooter
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Kerr trying to act like he doesn't remember that time Cedric dropped 50.
He remembers and knows it is bullshit.
He is just pumping up Steph because he thinks he needs it.
Maybe he thought he was getting a max extension and now unless he comes back 100% he forget that although he will still get a big payday from someone.
I don't understand why they're referring to it as the 'Class of 18'. That's weird.
Happy Birthday to the Truth! Pretty funny cake.
Of course no Spurs players and Michael Beasley looks like they caught him taking a shit.
LegendofDragoonLives
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he is by far one of the best offensive players ever and it's not close. Literally no player in history of the sport can down teams as quick as he can when he's on. A little bit of ego twirling is certainly possible though, esp when you think of MJ and prime Shaq.
steph is most certainly the greatest offensive weapon in NBA history
what he can do individually and what he forces defenses to do on a nightly basis has never been seen before in the NBA and can sometimes literally "break" the game
deadly from range, deadly in the paint, crazy handles, deadly from the free throw line, shoots 3's like they're layups, can get a shot off with the quickness, off the dribble or catch and shoot, needs to be picked up at half court, pulls defenders out to the 3 point line on fast breaks, etc. etc. etc.
the dude is a beast
what he can do individually and what he forces defenses to do on a nightly basis has never been seen before in the NBA and can sometimes literally "break" the game
deadly from range, deadly in the paint, crazy handles, deadly from the free throw line, shoots 3's like they're layups, can get a shot off with the quickness, off the dribble or catch and shoot, needs to be picked up at half court, pulls defenders out to the 3 point line on fast breaks, etc. etc. etc.
the dude is a beast
ratcliffja
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He's also been ditched by the Kings and Suns previously, so he might be feeling a bit rejected.
darkwing-buck
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I still think Shaq's impact and gravity of the game was more impactful then Steph but yeah, Curry is one of a kind.
RedAssedApe
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Someone explain this to me:
Favorite Quote: If you want to breathe as bad as you want to succeed, that's when you'll be successful.
I find the opposite true. They have the same effect but in posits areas of the court. Shaq drew bodies in the paint which opened up shooters. Thats great and all, but not everyone, especially in Shaqs prime, was/is a great shooter. Steph pulls everyone out of the paint and even the scrubbiest of scrubs can make open layups with the lanes created by him. Its a win with either of them so really it doesnt matter.
Is there a GAF fantasy league? I'd be interested in joining, if so.
manzoman96
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I'd be in too if people want to. Fantasy basketball is a good time.
darkwing-buck
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I think a step above Steph with Shaq was that he would put teams in foul trouble on a nightly basis. Dude was just unstoppable.
LegendofDragoonLives
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True, but the diff is Steph basically hitting 3s in 1 min and the other teams has 2 TOs, and the game's done. 😵😒. Don't think shaq, mj, or curry can be argued on offense, neither is a bad answer. All are in that freak-level
Lazy vs Crazy
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Memphis native checking in, just saw the news.
This is the primary reason. Memphis doesn't have a lot to be proud of on the national stage, and as a majority black city in Tennessee, isn't exactly beloved by the rest of the state either. The Grizzlies were a novelty when they moved in. Neat, but costly and underwhelming, and that didn't change throughout the 00's.
Then the Allen/Randolph/Conley/Gasol core came together at the end of the decade, made the 2011 playoffs as the 8th seed, beat the 1st seeded Spurs, and suddenly Memphis was Somebody. Not winners, in the end—never winners—but that upset victory was a spark that the city could rally around and genuinely celebrate, and the local culture took that underdog, "nobody ever believed in us" status and promptly adopted it into the civic identity.
Those four became the face of the city. That they've all been stand up figures in the community throughout their tenure here has only further cemented their status as local heroes. If any of them should choose to retire here, they'll be beloved 'til the day they die.
davidwhangchoi
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Cavs lost their 2nd best defensive player RJ
Randolph Freelander
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Jefferson would basically expect to be bought out, right? I don't think he'll play this year if not for a contender.
Harden seems the safest bet since he is a better shooter then Westbrook, will still get lots of assists even next to CP3 due to staggered lineups and the pace HOU play with and there should be more rebounds availiable to Harden since he won't really have any teammates trying to get them like Westbrook will with George, Melo, Patterson ect.
Giannis seems like a good choice. I actually got stuck withe the last pick of the first round(12 picks), and first pick of second round, so I chose Kawhi and Chris Paul. Now there saying Kawhi will be out for awhile, possibly 2 weeks on some sites
.Dreams-Visions
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RIP RJ
friskykillface
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Everyone will blame Wade for everything now
LeBron has his scapegoat
LeBron has his scapegoat
manzoman96
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Scoring depends if you guys prefer a points or category league. I kinda like points better because it makes players easier to evaluate but a lot of people prefer categories. I'd be fine with either though.