The talking heads on ESPN/TNT like him... I didnt like Kobe in his prime either... so theres that. FYI i think Kobe was a stud now looking back on it
Watching KD go on a minni run @ the start of the 4th with just him and scrubs before DB, CP and DA came back in was nice. Its sad but i am almost ready for Shamet to come back, Payne is awful. He is a black hole and just a chucker when he is in. Need to have Ross and Warren on the floor with the 2nd unit taking ALL OF THE SHOTS. I am alos ready to see some more of Biyombo, Landale has been soft lately and lookied like he was nailed to the floor last night
Payne has been terrible since his return. Poor shooting, doesn’t look quick and awful decision making.
Been saying it for awhile now, landale stinks.
I see the same thing playing out. He's going to be a complimentary superstar who helps Booker ascend to that level and elevate the team as a whole. It works perfectly because he doesn't have to be the leader as in the epitome of the word. He can defer in a lot of areas and simply provide the additional elite level talent.
I'm really interested to see a 2nd unit of Payne, Ross, Craig, Warren, Biz. Shamet will get mixed in as well but I like Ross to have the better impact. Either way I think we have formidable complimentary pieces to hold it down when we're not staggering the main stars as often in the playoffs. I like okogie as the 5th starter because of his defensive presence with that unit.
I think that unit would be heavy negative +/-.
I think he is talking about other players and execs. Jealous posters on other message boards count for little. They ALL would love to have him on their team.
Saw KD standing next to Landale, KD is taller even though he naturally hunches. And KD's wingspan?
First night for KD in a Suns uni. Don't think that tells us everything. Although that scenario is not unreasonable
Let's face it. Aside from a moment here or there? Payne hasn't been the same since before the playoffs LAST season.
without any doubt whatsoever. He can just get himself and others better shots than anyone else on the team.
the luxury is that we have both Durant and Booker who are quite capable in that situation. No opposing team can focus on just one.
Booker really isn’t close to the same level as KD there. Which is NOT a slam against Booker. It’s really incredible praise of KD and his unicorn size, athleticism, natural handles/passing ability that makes him one of the top 15 players of all time.
I’m actually hoping Shamet gets back which is scary. I don’t want Payne or Lee getting significant time in the playoffs.
Yesterday, it seemed the strategy was to stagger Book/Durant, with one or the other almost always on the court - it'll be interesting to see if that holds.
