NBA Thread

[DRiccio21]

who you talking about Sammy? Lebron or Blake?

LBJ
http://hoopdata.com/player.aspx?name=LeBron James

at rim -- 76.7%
3-9 -- 49.5%
10-15 -- 46.5%
16-23 -- 39% (around career norms but well off last season's 45% which was a career anomoly)

the 1st 3 ranges he seems to be at or near career highs... the longer distance he seems to be around his norms, maybe a little worse

[ReignOnU]

@ Dave Probably Blake.

I know he's 'working' on his 16'-18' game, but it's so funny watching him dribble and then setup for that shot. It looks so forced and unnatural. Just imagine if DeMarcus Cousins had Blake's focus/attitude/work ethic.

[DRiccio21]

Cousins is a monster. i don't think there is anything wrong with him. he may be immature but i think he works hard, its tough to put up 30&15 like he has been if he's not working hard. Javale McGee on the other hand....

with Bynum, Cousins and Howard we have some really nice young bigs in the league.

[ReignOnU]

"Working hard" isn't really what I'm getting at, I guess. What annoys me about him is that when something doesn't go right, he gets a 'pouty-face' and loafs. It's the immaturity. From a skills/talent standpoint, he is an awesome player. I just wish he brought it with more intensity and without the childish crap, every night. I was trying to think of a good comparison for him, but there really isn't. (Karl Malone?) He's got a very nice game and can hit the 18' shot (fluid), which a lot of big guys struggle with.

[sammy33]

Blake. Haven't looked at his stats to see the percentages, but his shot just looks so awkward. Something he'll grow comfortable with time, I'm sure. Right now, it looks like you keep him away from jumping range and is impact on the offense gets nerfed.

[DRiccio21]

Blake:

at rim: 72.6%
3-9: 45.2%
10-15: 30.6%
16-23: 34%

http://hoopdata.com/player.aspx?name=BlakeGriffin

[shel311]

Supposedly crazy stuff happening in Orlando.


Reporter: "Do you believe that Dwight has asked that you be fired?"

Stan Van Gundy: "Yes, I know he has."

via @howardbeckNYT



No clue who this guy is or if he's a credible source though.

If so, man that's gonna be interesting.

[shel311]

Holy moly, check out Dwight at about the 2:50 mark when he comes in:

http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2012/04/ ... index.html



He had no clue what to say, no clue whatsoever. That was so awkward and awesome.

[DRiccio21]

hysterical.

Stan must have been burning up inside when he put his arm around him

[packsyD22]

Do you guys think Van Gundy is a good coach?

[DRiccio21]

[shel311]

Do you guys think Van Gundy is a good coach?

I think he's basically gotten about as much out of that team as he could, all things considered.

In a conference with the big 3 in Boston, Lebron's 60+ win Cavs teams, then the big 3 in Miami, Orlando is usually around a top 3 or 4 team with a Finals appearance.

Pretty successful run for Van Guny in Orlando, IMO.

[Matt90210]

Gasol is such a softy. Jesus christ. What a pussy.

[shel311]

Gasol is such a softy. Jesus christ. What a pussy.

Interesting timing right after your "Saints got off easy" post.

I woulda thought you'd be demanding Griffin be suspended for 10 games for the blatant over the back violation.

[Matt90210]

Gasol is such a softy. Jesus christ. What a pussy.

Interesting timing right after your "Saints got off easy" post.

I woulda thought you'd be demanding Griffin be suspended for 10 games for the blatant over the back violation.

Nope. Love what Blake did. Did Gasol even leave his feet? It kind of looks like it, and If so, I think that's the first time I've seen it.

[ajalves]

how does that make him soft? im not saying he isnt soft, but come on, lets get real

[Weasel]

Gasol is such a softy. Jesus christ. What a pussy.

I dont know why, but Ive laughed everytime Ive read this...where the hell ya been Hollywood?!

[sammy33]

how does that make him soft? im not saying he isnt soft, but come on, lets get real

+1

Now if you want to complain about the other one, sure.

Do you guys think Van Gundy is a good coach?

I think he's basically gotten about as much out of that team as he could, all things considered.

In a conference with the big 3 in Boston, Lebron's 60+ win Cavs teams, then the big 3 in Miami, Orlando is usually around a top 3 or 4 team with a Finals appearance.

Pretty successful run for Van Guny in Orlando, IMO.

Very. Maybe if he didn't put Nelson back in the lineup, they may have a championship too. Very solid run.

[Matt90210]

how does that make him soft? im not saying he isnt soft, but come on, lets get real

It doesn't make him soft. Gasol has always been soft. This just adds to it. He has 2 inches and position on Blake. That gif should have never happened.

[Matt90210]

Gasol is such a softy. Jesus christ. What a pussy.

I dont know why, but Ive laughed everytime Ive read this...where the hell ya been Hollywood?!

Busy, Weasel. Real busy. I was a double major in college but dropped one of them when I had 3 quarters left (don't know why). So I went back to school, finished it up and got a job in human resources at a school district.

How have you been?