Random NBA Observations 2021 - 2022

[jwinfield]

 

[SCORCH]

 

[stepbackj34spud]

Paul George took 14 3s to score 19pts tonight

 

[tremonthustler1]

When is Indy gonna blow it up, @tremonthustler1 ?

It’s never been in their nature to do that. I don’t know if they have a breaking point and at some point they might move Turner, but that franchise keeps making the kind of moves you make if you’re hellbent on hosting a playoff game or two.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

It’s never been in their nature to do that. I don’t know if they have a breaking point and at some point they might move Turner, but that franchise keeps making the kind of moves you make if you’re hellbent on hosting a playoff game or two.

I’m curious as to what they do with TJ Warren. They could use his services as he’s obviously missed, but I’d be hesitant to lock him up long term with us injury issues. It was a reason why Phoenix was willing to part with him on the cheap as they did.

 

[SCORCH]

Lakers have zero perimeter D, meanwhile

 

[Piff Huxtable]

I'm happy for JaVale balling off the bench for PHX

 

[NatiboyB]

Yeah Luke is desperate.


I mean it's not even that. Like dude plays with no sense of urgency or hustle. I get you don't fukk with the Kings, but if he wants for people to trade for him, he's going have to show some type of effort.

Dude just looks lost out there at times.


Sidenote: Damian Jones is finally starting look good. If he can get a few more reps through consistent minutes and stay healthy then dude will really be a decent center. With the limited amount of minutes he's given, he plays with a sense of urgency, like he cares.

Bagley was supposed to be a high motor play hard guy it was one of his go to traits.

also don’t the kings have more than enough centers Len jones Holmes Thompson seems like they are lacking wings hopefully they can move bagley for a wing

 

[FAH1223]

for context:

 

[cornercommission2k12]

Bulls fans gotta be happy going 3-2 on this tough road trip, especially being undermanned.

11-5 with the 3rd toughest schedule in the league

Since game 4 of the season we have played only plus .500 /playoff contending teams

And we didn't have Vucevic this entire road trip

I thought we would only be a .500 team at best then as the schedule softens up we take off. To be tied for best in the east with all things considered can't ask for anything more.

 

[PortCityProphet]

I see my Bama Herb still locking nikkas up

 

[Serious]

Bagley was supposed to be a high motor play hard guy it was one of his go to traits.

also don’t the kings have more than enough centers Len jones Holmes Thompson seems like they are lacking wings hopefully they can move bagley for a wing

From what I can gather he looks like he’s the type of player that needs the ball or needs be involved with the play, like he's used to being the primary ball handler and running up the court with the ball(Kings actually have plenty of those, some many that's another log jam).


He also stays on the perimeter a lot and doesnt attempt to cut, set screens or move around at all. When he gets into one position, he just stays there. Like he's a proven sniper from 3(maybe he is, but I have to review some older tape). He rarely attempts to cut or go in for a rebound unless he was already under the basket. There's just no hustle on his part, he's playing like it's practice.

Also I noticed with spacing, he was lining way to close to other people on team, constantly through the night. It was strange seeing the lack of spacing on the strong side, of the half court setting.

Now on to defense, he can't stay in front of anyone, nor does he try to put his hand up or put his body on the line(idk if that's who is or he's just preserving himself because of his history with injuries). He can barely rebound for his size. I'm surprised Toronto didnt make him pay, by keep targeting him.

I can't tell whether this is just who he is, or he's just being extremely cautious because this is contract year and he's being extremely careful about not getting hurt.

All in all, he's not playing like the #2 overall pick, he may just turn out to be a Jabari Parker 2.0. Someone that just never quite reaches their projected potential. I used to think he had the mamba mentality in him, from reading about how he came up and trained, but after really watching him. It looks like there's a reason why he was kicked out the rotation.


Imagine seeing the lack of urgency in practice as a coach. You can't play someone like that big minutes.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Trust the process

 

[Voice of Reason]

Lakers have zero perimeter D, meanwhile

Steph just cooked him

 

[VegetasHairline]

Why did @Don Homer get banned?