CONGRATS KP...the Blazers will more than likely get the Lakers.
CONGRATS KP...the Blazers will more than likely get the Lakers.
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor!
Kingspoint (08-14-2020)
I couldn't breathe until it was over. (also didn't get home until the 2nd quarter).Originally Posted by dubc47834
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Honestly, I think the Blazers win two of the seven. They haven't played well during the bubble. They have won very tough games, but Zach has been disappointing, as has Whiteside, while Trent is starting to feel the pressure. Zach is definitely feeling the pressure. Melo does not feel any pressure, nor does Nurk.
They really, really, really miss Ariza.
Last year they had Hood as a Wing and Evan Turner to play Defense on a Wing, while Hood played Defense against Wings better than anyone they have right now. The lack of Wing Defense is killing them. Every team is shooting 50% from '3' against them. We have no one to guard LeBron. Mario Hezonja is the best option there, and that's probably not going to work well (5 fouls in 10 minutes more likely). Lillard will average 44+ in the series and that's how they win twice.
Last edited by Kingspoint; 08-13-2020 at 11:50 PM.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
dubc47834 (08-14-2020),Revering4Blue (08-14-2020)
they are paying LaVert real money next year, so I doubt he disappears from the game plan
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
yeah, I can't see Memphis winning the play in game. Memphis was super lucky that Giannis was suspended and the Bucks gifted them a win today.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
I think this is the big thing. They can't stop anyone on the wing, and here comes LeBron, AD and Kuzma (assuming they can beat a struggling Grizzlies team at least once in two chances, and I assume they will).
Last edited by M2; 08-14-2020 at 12:38 AM.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
Kingspoint (08-14-2020),Revering4Blue (08-14-2020)
I fully agree with Kingspoint that they should not. You have to be be able to crawl before you walk.
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Whatever you do, do your best to not allow the struggles of life to interfere with the pleasures of living.
I was never really sold on Luke Walton in the first place. And the margin for error for the Kings this off-season personnel wise (draft, trades, free agency etc..) is razor thin as it is.
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Kingspoint (08-14-2020)
I thought it was pretty disrespectful for Walton not to wear a mask and to walk up to Gentry after the game to shake his hand, who was wearing a mask and had to pass extra protocols because of his age just to be there. Coaches need to treat other coaches with respect, especially when they are twice your age.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
What gets me wondering is Gentry had a team in 2018-19 that had talent and it flatlined. Then he had a golden chance with this crew and they fizzled. I like Gentry, but I think they've at least got to ask if he's a chef who can elevate the ingredients you give him.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
adkindo (08-14-2020)
I think of Gentry like Mark Jackson.
Losing Monty Williams (and Phoenix getting him) will affect both franchises.
Jim Boylen fired in Chicago.
That's a good move, IMO. Boylen was not popular.
Guessing that Vaughn will soon be available and that the Bulls will snatch him up.
Last edited by Bourgeois Zee; 08-14-2020 at 09:46 AM.
M2 (08-14-2020),Revering4Blue (08-14-2020)
He was awful. A semi-competent coach should be able to get that team up to around where Orlando is in the standings.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
If a movie is ever made about Jim Boylen, Jeff Daniels gets the lead.Jim Boylen fired in Chicago.
Doesn't matter how much they give him. He won't ever take another last second shot on that team.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
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