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pacers lost in the 1st round 3 years in a row under zeke one of those years to a 6 seed boston team
Isiah Thomas GOES OFF on this current NBA era
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pacers lost in the 1st round 3 years in a row under zeke one of those years to a 6 seed boston team
Nah, it's different, Laimbeer shot the three towards the end of his career and he didn't take it at a high volume, the most he made in a season was 57. There are currently 14 power forwards that have made over 50, and 3 centers that have made more than 45, you drop Kristaps Porzingis off in that era and they'd be like
is this guy.
Mantis Toboggan M.D.
I’m here for the scraps
Imagine theNah, it's different, Laimbeer shot the three towards the end of his career and he didn't take it at a high volume, the most he made in a season was 57. There are currently 14 power forwards that have made over 50, and 3 centers that have made more than 45, you drop Kristaps Porzingis off in that era and they'd be like
of the seven footers back then having to guard someone with the skill set of KD or prime Dirk when he used to handle the ball on the break.Derekjackson2
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The three pointer was used differently. Big men shooting the three were yanked off the floor but there were plenty who could shoot it. Isiah is saying you just can't let guys score 50 without trying a different strategy.
ultraflexed
Superstar
He had the youngest in league when he took over.
Steph smith, Ron artest, Jermaine oneal, the only old head was Reggie and maybe mark jackson, but after the first year he had them in playoffs, after that conference finals, the only reason they didn't go to finals that next year was because of that brawl with the pistons that got everyone suspended, that was there best team, not Thomas's fault that happened.
NYC Rebel
...on the otherside of the pond
Yeah. Laimbeer was an anomaly. Pistons had had deadly duo James Edwards (inside) and Laimbeer (outside) at center. JE used to give Kareem fits with that post up fade away. Then laimbeer would give low post centers fits opening up the floor hitting 3s.
I felt it was totally unfair.
I don't even know what the points the vid attempts to make because I'm not watching the video. I suspect that the video has nothing to do with the number of quality teams now vs 20 years ago which is why I'm dismissing it as a deflection. Now if you want to concede that point s move a debate zone defense vs man to man or whatever, cool.
<<TheStandard>>
I Am A God
Multiple people have explained it in this thread thread already. No need for me to reiterate.....
Handchecking and Zone defense together killed scoring to the point where there were offenses in the early 2000s were scoring at an all time low. Hence, the rule changes.
ultraflexed
Superstar
You missed the point again..
Keep the zone defense out
Bring back handchechking
Force referee's to call traveling.......
Booom......balance....
Mantis Toboggan M.D.
I’m here for the scraps
Then we end up with guys going isolation all game again
Pretty good as a GM. Take a look at the kats he drafted.
ISO
Pass me the rock nikka
All Isiah was good at was drafting he has an eye for talent (Damon Stoudamire, Marcus Camby, Tracy McGrady, Trevor Ariza, David Lee, Wilson Chandler, Nate Robinson)...
His trades and contracts were awful and doomed the Knicks in the mid-to-late 2000's, he was a mediocre coach, Isiah also had a sexual assault lawsuit put on him and the franchise.
His trades and contracts were awful and doomed the Knicks in the mid-to-late 2000's, he was a mediocre coach, Isiah also had a sexual assault lawsuit put on him and the franchise.
ISO
Pass me the rock nikka
Lol exactly how do they think players like Magic, Kidd, Fat Lever, Oscar were getting all these boards?
It's not that bigs are "soft" and don't "box out" the Thunder want Westbrook nabbing boards so he can lead the break. Westbrook is also the most athletic player with the best motor on the floor some of the rebounds he nabs over multiple bigs including teammates are ridiculous.