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Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 8:36am On Feb 09, 2018 |
Mehn..we should have made a trade..even if its one defensive minded player...Without Russ or P.G,we will not be able to hold up.Glaringly showed in the Lakers game... ![]() ![]() |
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 10:24am On Feb 09, 2018 |
Wait ooo. I bin think say na joke but it's serious... Some people actually think Klay Thompson plays on Paul George's level just because he has "best record in NBA" award... Ha! Time to do like Devdansanguine/Ersan/other monikers and go for anger management class ![]() ![]() Jonga, I'm dead... ![]() ![]() 7 Likes
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Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 11:31am On Feb 09, 2018 |
Lmao. 1. Klay Thompson isn't on Paul George's level this season. 2. If you were saying you'll bet OKC will beat the Warriors in a 7 game series, I hope you're swallowing your vomit seeing the Lakers beat this same OKC twice, the second time with a bench squad. Initial gra gra for regular season has little correlation with the post seaso. If not, in the playoffs it's Lakers > OKC > Warriors and that don't make sense (Are the Lakers even making the playoffs?).. Nuff said. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 12:55pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
SmooshCHN: Phew 2. If you were saying you'll bet OKC will beat the Warriors in a 7 game series, I hope you're swallowing your vomit seeing the Lakers beat this same OKC twice, the second time with a bench squad. Initial gra gra for regular season has little correlation with the post seaso. Warriors is still the team to beat... However, their threats still remain a healthy OKC and Rockets. Lakers trashing Thunder has no bearing in the playoffs. Lakers bested Rockets on the road, they've blown out your Warriors in previous seasons and still didn't make playoffs. Jazz that won't make playoffs trashed Warriors; Nuggets are 2-1 against Warriors this season, will you also say they're going to get the championship? The fact remains the teams likely to make it to the NBA Finals are Warriors, Rockets and Thunder in that order if healthy 4 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:10pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
Lonzo is our starting point guard,that's not changing-Magic Johnson Loooooooool....Decale getting a partial stroke the moment he sees this. ![]() |
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:35pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
VivaLaByke: Walton wants to start both, as it should be... |
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 3:12pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
SmooshCHN: Fair to Curry, 3rd quarter he got aggressive and was largely the reason him and KD barely played the 4th at all. My only problem is MAVS had to miss a ton of shots for GSW to get back in their groove which is a courtesy better teams will not grant us. Mavs were up by 10 in the first quarter. It was so annoying. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 3:27pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
SmooshCHN: You are a better person than I am. If only 1 all star was needed this season James Harden will most likely be that guy (considering he is on course to winning the MVP). Therefore every other player (Curry included) is "not on his level". Who makes stupid arguments like that? Or because Harden has made more 3s than Curry this season therefore Curry is not on his level in shooting 3points this season. If it were the fans who got him there, that would have been the talk. That the fans don't know basketball. Oya argue with the NBA coaches who voted Klay over PG. The fact is every member of GSW dropped drastically KD included (bone his scoring numbers). He was turning the ball over more than Curry. Shaun L and Iggy feel like we were scammed post season of last year with the contracts they got. Zaza has been as unathletic and clumsy. McCaw regressed badly and Klay was part of the whole fiasco. Only D West has justified his place on the team in the stretch of games in January leading into this month. So if all GSW players don't deserve to be on the All Star team because of January let the people campaigning continue. Russell has used triple double to win MVP. Now him and James are basically still doing the same things they did last season but all of a sudden, James with arguably the better roster now deserves it. Even when "better" roster was part of what disqualified him last season. We dey here na. Superfragelisticespialidocious PG abi. Ok. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 5:05pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
Eruditor: In this context, he is... If only 1 all star was needed this season James Harden will most likely be that guy (considering he is on course to winning the MVP). Therefore every other player (Curry included) is "not on his level". Precisely. If it were the fans who got him there, that would have been the talk. That the fans don't know basketball. Oya argue with the NBA coaches who voted Klay over PG. Argue with coaches? No be coaches select Sczerbiak No be coaches select Korver, Jeff Teague, Iguodala in 2012, Jameer Nelson and plenty others all cos of team record ooo. Hin say argue with coaches ![]() The fact is every member of GSW dropped drastically KD included (bone his scoring numbers). He was turning the ball over more than Curry. Shaun L and Iggy feel like we were scammed post season of last year with the contracts they got. Zaza has been as unathletic and clumsy. McCaw regressed badly and Klay was part of the whole fiasco. Only D West has justified his place on the team in the stretch of games in January leading into this month. So if all GSW players don't deserve to be on the All Star team because of January let the people campaigning continue. What's all this gibberish? How's that awa business on who's better between PG13 and Klay? ![]() Who makes stupid arguments like that? Or because Harden has made more 3s than Curry this season therefore Curry is not on his level in shooting 3points this season. How's this one too awa business? Please, sort the 3 point issue with Harden and Curry Russell has used triple double to win MVP. Now him and James are basically still doing the same things they did last season but all of a sudden, James with arguably the better roster now deserves it. Even when "better" roster was part of what disqualified him last season. We dey here na. Superfragelisticespialidocious PG abi. Ok. Na wa oooo We're arguing who's better this season. PG13 or Thompson ooooo Any small argument, you insert one salty, off topic comment. Today na WB as usual and James. Tomorrow, we'll start seeing Kylie Jenner 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 6:35pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
Here, it's hurting the Klay Thompson in this argument and one could make a case that Thompson would average equal to Paul George if he was also a 1st/2nd scoring option if he wasn't on a star studded team (word is "could make a case".). The conversation isn't too far off. If left to fans, Klay making that list would be the least of problem. Guys like Lonzo and Kuzma would be up there. So I'd rather the coaches picked and they manage to do well. BTW, there were 29 other coaches who voted Klay which speaks volume and the 4 Warriors making the list only adds to the controve only The Klay Thompson making the list ahead of Pg13 isn't a big deal to me. PG isn't like miles ahead to create this much Covfefe abeg. 2 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 9:30pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
Decale: You see, you try to employ analogies too to drive your points. Here, your argument is that if coaches made a "mistake" in these selections in the past then they could have done same with Klay and Paul right? Let us put your reasoning to the test. Coaches factored: 1. Winning record 2. Individual Contributions within the considered period (Oct-Dec) Klay wins hands down in point number one so let us examine point number 2. Klay played (8 ) games in October and averaged 21ppg. (14) games in November averaged 19.79ppg. (15) games in December and averaged 21.4ppg. AS THE THIRD SCORER in the team with the winningest record. In that same period Paul George: (7) in October and averaged 19.57ppg (13) in November and averaged 21ppg and (14) games in December and averaged 20.7ppg. AS THE SECOND SCORER in a sub600 team. Fvck are you talking about? Klay's record is marginally better which can be expanded when we consider his team won many games that made his coach rest him (a 3rd freaking scoring option) as against some people who played most of the 4th quarter in a game they led by 20. Miss me again with coaches selected bla bla. What's all this gibberish? Opinions over statistics of course. Which is why I told you repeatedly that Paul will not have a great January and become an immediate all-star because of it. Has Klay been inconsistent? Yes. But so has Paul. It is absolute fraud to use his February form to justify a decision made primarily in December. Paul that has produced (2) TWO points in a whole game this very season. How's this one too awa business? This is an analogy like what you tried to do with coaches. Harden will not use Oct- Feb to become a better 3pt shooter than Curry the way recency-biasists have made Klay a fraud and Paul George the best thing since sliced bread. Na wa oooo No, the argument was who was more deserving of the all-star spot. So the reference point should be between Oct-Dec which I belaboured inexorably. Only a fool will say Klay's having a better season than Paul but it will take a bigger fool to ignore the time frame when the all-star team was selected to now present hindsight wisdom as justification for their choice. It is disingenuous. small argument, you insert one salty, off topic comment. Today na WB as usual and James. Tomorrow, we'll start seeing Kylie Jenner Niggas see me like, "What up, Killa?" Man, please stop bringin' up my past I'd really love to leave that behind ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:55pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
DevdanSanguine:Lemme guess. Because of the trade? |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:59pm On Feb 09, 2018 |
Fam. Danny Ainge dodging bullets like Neo in Matrix. From IT to Markelle Fultz You got to feel a bit bad for IT. It would be a miracle if he ever gets a max deal. This is why players should never be criticized for not being loyal. It's a business in the end |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 12:17am On Feb 10, 2018 |
Finally!!!!!! Kerr is saying something about what I have maintained from the start. Maybe because Bob Myers had enough but whatever it was, I think it is the right step, “Just that it’s not a good look, and we need to look more professional, act more professional,” Kerr said, relaying Myers’ message to players. “We need to be more poised and represent our team in a better light. I don’t think we’ve been doing a good job of that lately.” “I think we all need to do a much better job of staying poised,” Kerr said before Thursday night’s game against Dallas at Oracle Arena. “I don’t like the look of the constant complaining, myself included. I think we’ve got to get better with that. “In general, with the technicals and our behavior, we’ve got to get more poised and take care of our own business, focus on our play and not anything else.” https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Steve-Kerr-on-Warriors-emotional-outbursts-12563505.php |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 1:23am On Feb 10, 2018 |
Btw da fuq are the Cavs trying to do with Kendrick Perkins? Is he coming in as an assistant coach or what? |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:55am On Feb 10, 2018 |
A40: I don't think thats true but if it is I'm guessing it's until they buy out Nerlens Noel. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:56am On Feb 10, 2018 |
A40: What trade? I'm just a man of my words. I obviously never wanted out. |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:17am On Feb 10, 2018 |
MitrikDenholm:Yet you spent almost two days begging. Last chance saloon. Are you in or out? We can still cancel the bet. Besides I'm not particularly hyped about anything that will not put greenbacks in my pocket but watching you wince and grovel was fun |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:27am On Feb 10, 2018 |
A40: Oooh hell no. I am 100% committed to this but I want you to remember, the terms go both ways. I would understand if you want out though. |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:53am On Feb 10, 2018 |
MitrikDenholm:Lmaooo are you smoking woolies? I'm and have always been down to the END. You're the one that was actively seeking a cop-out |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 3:55am On Feb 10, 2018 |
A40: I just wanted to make sure you understood what you're in for. Now that you've thrown down the gauntlet my reservations are gone. |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:02am On Feb 10, 2018 |
MitrikDenholm:Make I hear word maifren. |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:05am On Feb 10, 2018 |
I heard these Rockets still want to add Joe Johnson. Nna wahala dey oo! That thing KD been yarn about Capela. Anyway we wait till the playoffs |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 8:35am On Feb 10, 2018 |
Question for GSW fans here. Please go against your nature and try to be civilized with your answers. I am genuinely curious. I've noticed some GSW fans when ranking NBA players usually put curry ahead of Durant. What's your opinion on this? |
Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 8:57am On Feb 10, 2018 |
You will never win argument with the Warriors fans. If WB used triple double to win MVP, then we can agree that Curry use jacking 3 points to win his as well. Use what you have to get what u want. 2 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 9:01am On Feb 10, 2018 |
MitrikDenholm: Curry is god in Golden State. They don't believe there's anyone better than him including player from their team. The thing is Curry is kinda the most important player considering how they play, but no way he's better than KD. Lebron KD Kawhi AD |
Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 12:21pm On Feb 10, 2018 |
Eruditor: Pure rubbish, unadulterated rubbish... NBA Coaches selected the reserves on the 23rd of January. There were at least 8 games played in January before then? What October to December period are you talking about? You just did this ppg thing to make a role player seem good, didn't you? ![]() Coaches select reserves 80% of the time using team record. Korver, Iguodala and million others say hi. All these your talk na rubbish. If they valued individuality more fairly, players like Lou Williams and Mccollum have better chances than Klay Thompson. Now, listen señor: Prior to the selection of reserves by the coaches, PG13 had a 20.5ppg or so to Thompson's 20.1ppg. This seems to be the only form of stat you're holding on to as "individual contributions" and of course, you failed terribly ![]() Let's expand and school you mate: The defense first: Defensive rebounds: 4.6>3.6 PG13 Steals: 2.2>0.7 PG13 Defensive Win shares: 2.9>1.3 PG13 Defensive box +/-: 0.8>-0.2 PG13 Offense: Assists: 3.0>2.6 PG13 Offensive boards: 0.9>0.4 PG13 Offensive win shares: 3.6>2.9 PG13 Offensive box +/-: 2.5>2.1 PG13 We can still check the impact on team, right? PER: PG13 PIE: PG13 VORP: Still PG13 Box +/- : PG13 You can do your "October to December" calculation and see what your Klay Thompson still had ![]() The only thing Klay is apparently better is his team's offensive and defensive rating that Jordan Bell is toying the League with.. The guy say na ppg ![]() Next time, you bring up a stat to support Warriors' Kris Middleton, ensure he's better there. Miss me with the 3rd scoring efficient option that plays for the best thing in the League, mate ![]() Sayonara... 6 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 3:25pm On Feb 10, 2018 |
Decale: It is not by first to render the post rubbish. What you have above does not even make any sense. I said period of consideration was Oct-Dec. Not when the coaches sat or when the list was announced. LMAO. Every player available for selection were already there long before Jan 23. In fact that was January 4th (it is online). So how many games were played by Jan 4? LOL. Which is why I kept telling you that January form for Lou and PG should not be justification for usurping Klay's spot. Coaches select reserves 80% of the time using team record. Korver, Iguodala and million others say hi. All these your talk na rubbish. If they valued individuality more fairly, players like Lou Williams and Mccollum have better chances than Klay Thompson. Sophistry again. I said team record was NUMBER ONE abi you no sabi count? Did I say individual contribution was the first condition? Then congratulations for comparing a 3rd scorer to numbers 1 and 2 in their respective teams. Now, listen señor: Prior to the selection of reserves by the coaches, PG13 had a 20.5ppg or so to Thompson's 20.1ppg. This seems to be the only form of stat you're holding on to as "individual contributions" and of course, you failed terribly It is not the only stat I am holding unto. It is the stat you tried to use 1. to justify your Lou and PG argument 2. To sustain your PG argument (after all, he has been blistering in February and most of January and Klay has not been). Even then, I told you that statistically those players were on par with PG shading it but he lost that margin by being number 2 on a team with a worse record than Klay who was number 3. It is as if you think saying "fail, rubbish" Insulates you from doing and posting same. ![]() Let's expand and school you mate: D.umb. Bring these stats during the period of consideration and leave with egg on your face. The margins were a lot smaller between the months that factored into the decision-making of the coaches. Offense: Ditto above. PER: PG13 Between the 3rd scorer on a team of a catch and shoot player and a ball dominant small forward who is the 2nd scorer on his team? Quantum sh!t. You solved the cancer problem of the world with this. You can do your "October to December" calculation and see what your Klay Thompson still had I did and no 3rd scoring option is doing better than Klay (inconsistent as he has been). Klay whose career stats are better than PGs who was the score first option for most of his life. The guy say na ppg The regular red herring. Oya, produce where I said it was ppg's coaches used. As for your last bit, I could have asked you how it is my business but I get your point and nobody called them scrubs to Lowry and Horford. The question is WHO WAS MORE DESERVING OF THE ALL-STAR SPOT? That is all I am discussing even when you have tried ever so hard to change it into who is having a better season. ![]() Next time, you bring up a stat to support Warriors' Kris Middleton, ensure he's better there. Miss me with the 3rd scoring efficient option that plays for the best thing in the League, mate First you started from all-star spot. Couldn't defend it then you went to having a better season. The tactic was exposed then you went to coaches selected X and Y. LOL. Same person who defended the media's decision(not coaches o) to give triple double machine MVP even when someone with a marginally similar record had the 3rd best winning record in the NBA. So what is your next argument? That Curry did not deserve MVP in 2016 because Kyrie outplayed him in the NBA final? I can't put it past you. You just tried to use Jan and Feb to justify a decision that was made in December. School me? LMAOOOOOOO 9 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 3:31pm On Feb 10, 2018 |
Manutd19: Curry did not have the scoring record. steals record. 3pt record (402 threes on 45%) winning record. winning record (73 wins) remarkable efficiency 50:40:90 record Congratulations. You just outstupidded your previous post. 8 Likes |
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