etidy:


I think PG 13 change in style has more to do with his adjustment to the major injuries he has had. To ensure his longevity he's settling more for jumpers avoiding contact but I have not doubt he can turn it up when it's needed. He took a leap last year and I think he has it in him if healthy to elevate his game.

etidy:
Bradley Beal says he wants to stay in DC:

“I can go to Boston, I can go to Toronto, I can go to Miami…But what would that look like? It wouldn’t necessarily be my team to where now I’m in a situation in Washington where I’m being built around.”

(h/t @MarcJSpearsESPN ) https:///r14GeTrM4i
I have zero sympathy for player like Beal and Lillard who chose money over winning or who have this stupid delusion that they can be a 1A on a championship winning squad when they clearly are not.
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If you're not a proven winner like LeBron, KD, Kawhi,Curry and transcendent talent like Giannis doncic, Embiid, Anthony Davis, Harden you have no business of having an ego of an 1a type of player in this league.
You either lower your ego and beg players or join you or go and join them especially when you are in a small market, You don't further handicap the team by taking the maximum amount of money available and limiting the ability of the team to get the necessary talent if truly you care about winning.

LeBron, wade, KD, Nowitzki and spur legends took pay cuts and made sacrifices to win because they considered winning as number 1.

Then you have clowns like Lillard, Wall and Beal who will eat the whole pie and be forming one fake loyalty when their teams can't win

Roland17:


While your argument may be logical, I respectfully disagree with it. PG13 suffered that horrific injury while he was still playing for Indiana in 2014 and he has since made tremendous jumps career wise until this season. After his return from injury he averaged 23 points for consecutive seasons in Indiana before he joined OKC. At OKC he had a difficult transition in his first season but exploded in his 2nd and final season, averaging 28 points while playing intelligent and aggressive basketball. Right now he is averaging his lowest points and efficiency ration. Over this period, his 2PA% has dropped significantly while his 3PA% average has spiked.
Players are very vulnerable to short cuts and if not managed properly would become a habit and that that is what George is struggling with. I don’t believe it has much to do with his injury because we saw him at OKC and his final season in Indiana after the injury. PG13 has been an All Star for 3 consecutive seasons after he returned from injury until this season, infact he was in the MVP and DPOY conversation. I remember complaining about this issue at the tail end of last season and now it has become a bad habit he has entrapped himself into.
I get it, his numbers will predictably drop considering he is playing with Kawhi in a more fluid system but his efficiency numbers have also plummeted this season and he has almost become one dimensional in his offense.
Historically George is not a volume scorer, he may have games where he score above 30 here and there but he is renowned to be an efficient scorer who takes high percentage shots and that is not what we are seeing.

chic2pimp:
Yh the Bucks a serious problem on their hands come the playoffs and that is in the form of Bledsoe.

Roland17:
AD is a problem!
Why is an example of an ill advised low percentage shot I was talking about. With 2 minutes to go and down 6 points, why is Giannis settling for a 3?

Roland17:


Giannis also needs to show up. He had a great 1st Q and that was it until late in the 4th. Credit to Vogel and his coaching crew, they have contained him largely, forcing him to play outside the paint which he settled for by taking low percentage shots. He looks aggressive in the 4th like he was in the 1st and that is what he has to do for 4 quarters especially against fellow contenders.

chic2pimp:
The Lakers are getting the majority of the calls here. Can't blame the Refs though for the Buck's players refusing to turn up for the game.

Roland17:


Giannis also needs to show up. He had a great 1st Q and that was it until late in the 4th. Credit to Vogel and his coaching crew, they have contained him largely, forcing him to play outside the paint which he settled for by taking low percentage shots. He looks aggressive in the 4th like he was in the 1st and that is what he has to do for 4 quarters especially against fellow contenders.

steady986:

Say that again without crying

chic2pimp:


Nah He has done alright. His teammates need to show up like AD has done for Bron today. There is only so much one man can do. If these dudes keep playing like this, no way they reach the ECF nevermind win the titles. As for low percentage shots, He's been taking them frequently these last few games. Gearing up for the playoffs methinks.

steady986:
I've always said it that if LeBron wanted to average 40 in the regular season, he'll easily do it. But that's no what's he's all about. The regular season is a marathon, he knows how to pace himself. That's the reason why he doesn't sit too many games out. Relax, Bron got you.

Roland17:


Baba noooo!!! If you read closely you would see where I called out his team mates but it would a disservice to Giannis if we don’t hold him accountable for games like today.
He is definitely on a different level in comparison to his team mates so he has to perform at his level. He showed up in only 2 quarters of the game, the 2nd was late in the 4th. He made some very careless decisions with the ball especially shot selections. I get it, Vogel made it difficult but he made it easier for them to game plan for him during the game with bad selections.
This is a game against 2 contenders, this is a game the superstars circle with intention to dominate all 4 quarters. LeBum’s performance tonight was indicative of my last sentence. Giannis is still my MVP candidate, no questions asked but he desperately needs a ring considering how hard he has worked over the last 3 seasons.

A40:
Lol would be very surprised if the voters still voted Giannis. LeNomad just might have sealed the MVP race just off this game.

Anyway Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe stinking up the joint as usual. What's new? Giannis better wise up and not let those two dunderheads waste his prime make e port go Golden State. How can you the second option in a marquee game like this go 5/19.

chic2pimp:


LOOOOL ....Unless you are MJ's Bulls or the Warriors, you'll loose a few games. Credit to you Guys though. The duo Bron and AD were immense today. That's AD I want to see come playoffs.

Eruditor:
Make we hear word about defence ojare. They did community defending for Giannis. The home team deserved to win and Lebron on the offensive end was aggressive.

Eruditor:

Now, it is time for the "it is just a regular season game" energy to be maintained. Don't use it when you lose twice to the Clippers but celebrate it when you beat the Bucks. They got owned by Miami and the Spurs too. Na so regular season dey take be sometimes.
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Eruditor:

There are still some palpable limitations to Giannis' game. But imagine having to play him this hard and hope his usually reliable Chris Middleton stinks up the joint again. I don't wager it is likely.

Eruditor:

As a GSW man I just wanted Bucks to catch that 10th L so I can rest knowing 73-9 is still intact. Sunday will tell me more of what I want to see. After all, you have to come out of the west to be able to face Giannis and his Bucks.

blacksta:
1all ... Giannis clearly needs a second superstar.... If the Bucks dont get a second superstar, I think he should leave