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[DarthFed]

^ I know AP. He will improve but at this point in time he is just a volume shooter on a talentless team. His season numbers will look something like an average of 28 points on 24 shots and 42% shooting. He will still be able to showcase his talent and jack up a lot of shots but his superstar days are gone.

 

[the AntiPusher]

^ I know AP. He will improve but at this point in time he is just a volume shooter on a talentless team. His season numbers will look something like an average of 28 points on 24 shots and 42% shooting. He will still be able to showcase his talent and jack up a lot of shots but his superstar days are gone.

Last night he decided to "share the ball" with his teammates and beat the Hawks.. However, i challenge you to explain why he isnt still a superstar.. Sure he isnt the high flying act as he was in his teens and 20s but he still can score. He is still plays defense, shoots over 80 % from the FT, rebounds, a few assists, and still clutch. Yes he doesn't make all of his teammates around him better(that has Never been his game but he does hold them accountable. He is still the one or two draw on the road. In essence, he does everything a superstar does but he isn't the most Liked or admired.

 

[DarthFed]

Well you kind of answered your own question. He can't really make his teammates better anymore and he is simply not an efficient scorer or someone who is consistently going to carry the team on his back.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Well you kind of answered your own question. He can't really make his teammates better anymore and he is simply not an efficient scorer or someone who is consistently going to carry the team on his back.

Darth, its the same ole Kobe, this time he just isnt winning.. I wont continue down this path because I can't win this discussion because the Lakers and their whole organization sucks right now, but Kobe is still my dawg.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Skip Bayless is gonna crucify LBJ for that blunder at the end of tonight's game.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Skip Bayless is gonna crucify LBJ for that blunder at the end of tonight's game.

What happened?

I was watching a very entertaining game between The Grizz and the Raps.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Skip Bayless is gonna crucify LBJ for that blunder at the end of tonight's game.

What happened?

I was watching a very entertaining game between The Grizz and the Raps.

LBJ turned the ball over trying to tie the game over at the end of the game.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Skip Bayless is gonna crucify LBJ for that blunder at the end of tonight's game.

What happened?

I was watching a very entertaining game between The Grizz and the Raps.

LBJ turned the ball over trying to tie the game over at the end of the game.

It does happen when you play the Spurs, no? Or was it totally an "Unforced error"?

 

[DarthFed]

It was always going to take awhile for the Cavs to gel. That gives teams like Chicago and Toronto a good chance to get some distance early on this season and possibly finish with a better record.

Unfortunately I only caught the very last minute of the Buck's triple OT win last night. It's clear Kidd is already doing great things for this team (yes Murat I still don't like that SOB personally .

Parker is going to be good, too early to predict he will be great, but he is going to at least be a good player. Giannis is looking more and more like a future superstar on the other hand. Kidd could give him more PT and freedom to take over the game but I'm actually glad he isn't as that puts less pressure on the 19 year old. In the next year or 2 he will be unleashed.

 

[DarthFed]

Also, happy belated 10 year anniversary to the Malace at the Palace. That was one of the few moments in sports where you remember where you were and what you were doing when you first heard/saw it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXEFMfd9c1A

 

[the AntiPusher]

What happened?

I was watching a very entertaining game between The Grizz and the Raps.

LBJ turned the ball over trying to tie the game over at the end of the game.

It does happen when you play the Spurs, no? Or was it totally an "Unforced error"?

Is that at Rafa "No" :blush:.. Yes it was an UFE on LBJ

 

[the AntiPusher]

Darth, No :basiate for Kobe and the scrubs beating the Rockets in Houston.. Can you believe I saw Kobe pass the ball over 8 times ,, he has some great athletic moves in that game

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

LBJ turned the ball over trying to tie the game over at the end of the game.

It does happen when you play the Spurs, no? Or was it totally an "Unforced error"?

Is that at Rafa "No" :blush:.. Yes it was an UFE on LBJ

Kinda...you miss it , don't you

 

[the AntiPusher]

It does happen when you play the Spurs, no? Or was it totally an "Unforced error"?

Is that at Rafa "No" :blush:.. Yes it was an UFE on LBJ

Kinda...you miss it , don't you

I miss Rafa just as much as I miss all of my extra $ from my bank account that my Ex got from taken me to the cleaners :nono

 

[DarthFed]

Darth, No :basiate for Kobe and the scrubs beating the Rockets in Houston.. Can you believe I saw Kobe pass the ball over 8 times ,, he has some great athletic moves in that game

I was shocked until I saw the box score and noticed big Dwight didn't play. Without him that's a mediocre squad. I'm sure you heard that some porn star would blow the entire Laker team if they get 47 wins this year. I don't think she's readying that mouth yet

 

[the AntiPusher]

Darth, No :basiate for Kobe and the scrubs beating the Rockets in Houston.. Can you believe I saw Kobe pass the ball over 8 times ,, he has some great athletic moves in that game

I was shocked until I saw the box score and noticed big Dwight didn't play. Without him that's a mediocre squad. I'm sure you heard that some porn star would blow the entire Laker team if they get 47 wins this year. I don't think she's readying that mouth yet

:snigger

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Raps will play the Bucks in half an hour. I am looking forward to seeing the Bucks. I think they have a great future. Haven't seen Parker since college too, so it will be exciting to see how he is coming along.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

^ OK, maybe not the best the Bucks have played this year ( Raps up 50 at this point, 6 minutes to go)

 

[DarthFed]

Yep, missed this one. This and the loss to the Magic are the only games they've been blown out in and at Toronto is understandable right now. They get the Wizards at home tomorrow, should be interesting to see how they respond.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Raps trail by 18, win by 17 on the road against the Cavs.

Cavs have a lot of issues but I am starting to think Raps are actually getting to be a good team.

I said this 2-3 weeks ago, Lou Williams was the steal of the year. 36 points of the bench, and we got him for Salmons!