2020-21 Around the NBA Thread

[Mainstreet]

Harden is playing at about 30 percent. Clearly trying not to run if it can be avoided.

he is basically a decoy.

bucks need to win this game.

Yes. Giannis went around Harden on drive and he didn't even make an effort to defend him.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Sure, but how good were you if you couldn't produce wins? Look at the history of players who are awarded, its rare for a player to make it when their team doesn't make the playoffs.

Like I said, being on a bad team is the excuse used against naming Booker to those teams in the past. The Suns are good now and what happens? He's leapfrogged by players from bad teams.

We are all about to ask this question of one Kevin Durant in the midst of his 4-game losing streak as top dog.

 

[Hoop Head]

Yes. Giannis went around Harden on drive and he didn't even make an effort to defend him.

Well, that's typical James Harden defense. He makes Nash look like Bridges. He's routinely mocked for being one of the worst defenders in the league.

I get what you're saying though.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Giannis is murdering Griffith and I’m loving it.

The whole team is murdering Blake.

This is because Blake is awful.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Bucks should be up more than 16. The Nets have looked atrocious.

 

[Proximo]

The Bucks should be up more than 16. The Nets have looked atrocious.

yep.

Barkley picking bucks to win it all. I don’t see that at all. I think any of the 3 west teams will beat them.

 

[Cheesebeef]

yep.

Barkley picking bucks to win it all. I don’t see that at all. I think any of the 3 west teams will beat them.

agreed.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is how the All NBA voting went for anyone interested.

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[Mainstreet]

Well, that's typical James Harden defense. He makes Nash look like Bridges. He's routinely mocked for being one of the worst defenders in the league.

I get what you're saying though.

There wasn't even token effort on the particular play I watched. It was like Harden wasn't there.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Nets have just been woeful.

and still only down 14.

 

[Cheesebeef]

This game has epic choke job written all over it...

 

[Mainstreet]

My daughter asked who is the guy with skinny legs. I laughed and told her it was Kevin Durant, one of the best players in the NBA.

And then it hit me, Stix has skinny legs as well. For some reason I never thought much about it in relation to a player like Durant. I keep thinking he has to build up his lower body although it wouldn't hurt.

So there is plenty of hope for Jalen Smith to develop into the player we want him to be.

 

[Mainstreet]

Other players receiving votes for 2021 All NBA team.

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[Rivercard]

Yep. My guess is Harden would have never played if not for Irving getting hurt. Maybe it forced him back in the rotation early. I never wish for someone to get hurt but all the Nets injuries might be the best chance all the other teams in the playoffs have at getting a title. With that team 100% it's almost unfair.

Agree with all of this

 

[Cheesebeef]

Durant going for a legacy game. 29/15/8 through 3 and trying to mount a massive comeback on his own.

 

[Proximo]

My daughter asked who is the guy with skinny legs. I laughed and told her it was Kevin Durant, one of the best players in the NBA.

And then it hit me, Stix has skinny legs as well. For some reason I never thought much about it in relation to a player like Durant. I keep thinking he has to build up his lower body although it wouldn't hurt.

So there is plenty of hope for Jalen Smith to develop into the player we want him to be.

maybe, but most rookies that don’t contribute rarely develop into much.

 

[Proximo]

They should be going at harden every possesion. Bucks play stupid.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Holiday settling for threes with Harden’s statue on him. This Bucks team is DUMB.

 

[Rivercard]

Durant only played in 35 of 72 games. Reliability matters. That's part of why Harden is nowhere to be seen. Its not who you'd rather have on your team going forward, its who had the best seasons. In that case, Durant and Harden don't deserve recognition on these teams.

Totally agree, just saying. Some players made the list who wouldn't have if other stars weren't hobbled.

 

[Covert Rain]

Two things the Bucks are blowing an opportunity right now. Second to beat the Bucks all you have to do is make Giannis shoot from the outside. He is horrible unless driving. Sure easier said than done but they could let him shoot outside all night long.

 

[Mainstreet]

maybe, but most rookies that don’t contribute rarely develop into much.

I tend to agree although Stix did flash in the regular season finale against the Spurs.

 

[Cheesebeef]

They should be going at harden every possesion. Bucks play stupid.

Bucks only hope is KD wears down at the end. But he’s still young enough to play an All-timer.

 

[Proximo]

Two things the Bucks are blowing an opportunity right now. Second to beat the Bucks all you have to do is make Giannis shoot from the outside. He is horrible unless driving.

absolutely. Coach should be fired for letting him continue to shoot 3’s.

also Lopez should be used on the post, and everyone should be driving on harden.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I’m not a fan of Durant’s attitude but his game is DISGUSTINGLY good.

this game is over even though the Nets are only up 1 with six minutes left.

 

[Cheesebeef]

absolutely. Coach should be fired for letting him continue to shoot 3’s.

also Lopez should be used on the post, and everyone should be driving on harden.

also, maybe you start doubling KD since he’s literally ALL they have.