The 2019-2020 Around the NBA thread

[Mainstreet]

Report former Georgetown coach John Thompson has died.

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[Mainstreet]

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[Mainstreet]

Monty Williams on John Thompson.

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[Mainstreet]

Brandon Ingram wins Most Improved Player of Year award.

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[Cheesebeef]

As incredible as Giannis is, he’s got to learn how to become a closer yet if he’s ever going to be one of the all-time greats.

to make that happen, he’s either got to become a much better shooter or much better handling the ball. Ball-handling alone with a little better shot probably gets it done, but he’s got to get Kawhi level handles to be able to get any shot he wants where he wants it at the end of games.

 

[Cheesebeef]

As incredible as Giannis is, he’s got to learn how to become a closer yet if he’s ever going to be one of the all-time greats.

to make that happen, he’s either got to become a much better shooter or much better handling the ball. Ball-handling alone with a little better shot probably gets it done, but he’s got to get Kawhi level handles to be able to get any shot he wants where he wants it at the end of games.

case in point that last play. Down 7, a minute left, he gets the ball on the outside tries to go to the hole but his handle is sloppy and loses it in the middle of the lane.

ballgame.

 

[Hoop Head]

Giannis should work on his post game. He could get a couple of go-to moves and shots there that would allow him to be fed late in games. Yes, it slows things down but if he's closing the game out, that shouldn't be an issue. I think he's too long to be a great ball handler but he should be able to replicate some Hakeem post moves that only require 2-3 dribbles. A turnaround jumper, a sweeping hook, going up and under for a lay-in.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Giannis should work on his post game. He could get a couple of go-to moves and shots there that would allow him to be fed late in games. Yes, it slows things down but if he's closing the game out, that shouldn't be an issue. I think he's too long to be a great ball handler but he should be able to replicate some Hakeem post moves that only require 2-3 dribbles. A turnaround jumper, a sweeping hook, going up and under for a lay-in.

that would work too.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Westbrook is way overrated.

 

[Mainstreet]

When Dort can hit a few shots OKC can compete.

They beat the Rockets 104-100 to tie the series 3-3.

 

[GatorAZ]

Kevin Durant probably laughing watching Harden/Westbrook. I have feeling D’Antoni is toast whether they win this series or not.

 

[Buckybird]

You are missing out Bucky! No reason you can't enjoy both.

Not happening. Sorry I’m down to NCAA, Cards & NHL.

 

[Buckybird]

Sure, if you're white.

That’s a ridiculous statement

 

[Finito]

That’s a ridiculous statement

no...it’s not

they still got little Mexican kids in cages in 2020 America?

 

[Finito]

I was having this conversation with my brother.

is Giannis good? He’s a physical freak I get that but his skill set is super limited. Get the ball at the top of the key, drive right. That’s pretty much his game.

his shooting isn’t really that great, his passing isn’t really that great and he’s a horrible free throw shooter.

tremendous on the break and on defense.

but can he be the best player on a championship team

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

How is anybody going to win the Houston/OKC series final game with Paul/Harden/Westbrook all being notorious game 7 chokers?

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I was having this conversation with my brother.

is Giannis good? He’s a physical freak I get that but his skill set is super limited. Get the ball at the top of the key, drive right. That’s pretty much his game.

his shooting isn’t really that great, his passing isn’t really that great and he’s a horrible free throw shooter.

tremendous on the break and on defense.

but can he be the best player on a championship team

He won’t have to be when the Warriors get him.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I was having this conversation with my brother.

is Giannis good? He’s a physical freak I get that but his skill set is super limited. Get the ball at the top of the key, drive right. That’s pretty much his game.

his shooting isn’t really that great, his passing isn’t really that great and he’s a horrible free throw shooter.

tremendous on the break and on defense.

but can he be the best player on a championship team

it’s tough to say right now, mostly because there’s literally no one else on that team that can consistently get his own shot or create for others. That means at the end games, defenses can completely key in on him and right now, he doesn’t have the handles to be unstoppable.

Losing Brogdon and choosing Middleton as the big money guy was a big mistake by Milwaukee.

 

[Chaplin]

it’s tough to say right now, mostly because there’s literally no one else on that team that can consistently get his own shot or create for others. That means at the end games, defenses can completely key in on him and right now, he doesn’t have the handles to be unstoppable.

Losing Brogdon and choosing Middleton as the big money guy was a big mistake by Milwaukee.

Well when we sign him next year we’ll find out.

 

[Finito]

it’s tough to say right now, mostly because there’s literally no one else on that team that can consistently get his own shot or create for others. That means at the end games, defenses can completely key in on him and right now, he doesn’t have the handles to be unstoppable.

Losing Brogdon and choosing Middleton as the big money guy was a big mistake by Milwaukee.

it’s not only his handles it’s his passing and his decision making and he’s a flat out horrible free throw shooter(4-12 tonight)

he’s not a bum at all far from it but is he elite is he Lebron, Durant or Kawhi and the answer to that is no.

 

[Cheesebeef]

it’s not only his handles it’s his passing and his decision making and he’s a flat out horrible free throw shooter(4-12 tonight)

he’s not a bum at all far from it but is he elite is he Lebron, Durant or Kawhi and the answer to that is no.

he’s definitely not at those guys level at this point.

 

[SunnyBaller]

I was having this conversation with my brother.

is Giannis good? He’s a physical freak I get that but his skill set is super limited. Get the ball at the top of the key, drive right. That’s pretty much his game.

his shooting isn’t really that great, his passing isn’t really that great and he’s a horrible free throw shooter.

tremendous on the break and on defense.

but can he be the best player on a championship team

You have some good points, but he is still an MVP after all, he can definitely be the best player on a championship team, the problem right now is you have to have a good PG or Point forward to win in this league and they lost their good one this year , with brogdon I would have my money on them winning this year

 

[Mainstreet]

Not happening. Sorry I’m down to NCAA, Cards & NHL.

I will save a chair for you just in case you ever change your mind!

 

[95pro]

Wow i always hated CP3, but last night takes the cake. Acting, flopping, then he gets the refs to stop the clock to review Hardens saved ball from Westbrook's airball.

I hate the terms...smart, savvy, verteran plays, etc

Its plain out right cheating and deceiving the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Net interview Jacque Vaughn for head coach.

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