The 2012-2013 NBA Random Thoughts Thread

[HiphopRelated]

This dude Prigioni's game comes straight out of 1956...slow and one hand at a time

 

[Malta]

This dude Prigioni's game comes straight out of 1956...slow and one hand at a time

He looks just like this nikka too -

 

[DoubleJ13]

Westbrook consistently worked from the left block, backing down Lin before spinning and shooting about an eight footer with ease. At times, Westbrook faced up and simply shot over the top. The most impressive part of Westbrook’s work in the post tonight, though, was his patience. He had a plan and he never rushed it. If he can stick to that, there’s no telling the impact it could have on his offense and the team’s rhythm in the haflcourt.

working on a little post game

 

[threattonature]

The first 4 out of 6 plays are him facing the rim

He's literally doing everything I said too, running hook, turn and face. There's a couple of moves mixed in against Josh Powell, Glen Davis and other assorted garbage. That's all from his playoff run in 2010, and the Bobcats stuff clips meh, he averaged 9.75ppg against them in that series cause Tyson, Theo and Nazr were on his ass.

Also, not even a 4 minute long video and he's been in the NBA how long? I know he's on your team now, but he doesn't have a decent back to the basket game, not even close.

I acknowledged that the majority of the game is him facing the rim. But I was more pointing to the plays with his back to the basket.
And trust me it's got nothing to do with him being on the Lakers. I said the same thing last year too on SOHH. When he actually got in the post and backed people down he showed he was capable of it. I love watching good post play which is why I was paying attention to Dwight. You can tell he still lacks any confidence in his moves down low. Plus even now Dwight is a lot smaller than a Shaq so you won't see him being able to back every center down.

Plus has any players spoken on how strong he really is. I know that you've played enough ball to know you can't tell somebody's strength by just looking at them. I rarely see Dwight just overpower anybody.

 

[pete clemenza]

Beal looks legit

 

[Malta]

I acknowledged that the majority of the game is him facing the rim. But I was more pointing to the plays with his back to the basket.

You can do that with a lot of players though my dude, just a few plays here and there doesn't make his back to the basket game serviceable.

And trust me it's got nothing to do with him being on the Lakers. I said the same thing last year too on SOHH. When he actually got in the post and backed people down he showed he was capable of it. I love watching good post play which is why I was paying attention to Dwight. You can tell he still lacks any confidence in his moves down low. Plus even now Dwight is a lot smaller than a Shaq so you won't see him being able to back every center down.

I don't think he'll ever be comfortable with his back to the rim, he's gone to great lengths to work on his face up game. He's worked with Pat and Hakeem already, some dudes just aren't comfortable with it, and it makes sense cause dude wasn't a big man until his junior year in HS. I can't give him a pass for being smaller than Shaq, cause he's heavier than Hakeem ever was and he's much taller than Chuck, that never stopped either from murdering people on the low block.

Plus has any players spoken on how strong he really is. I know that you've played enough ball to know you can't tell somebody's strength by just looking at them. I rarely see Dwight just overpower anybody.

He's strong, but it's mostly upper body strength, he's got chicken legs and is built like Johnny Bravo. It explains why he spins and bumps people, but doesn't necessarily back them down effectively. That is also why Andre Drummond is being watched, no ocean, but kid has the massive calf muscles you look for in a post player. At the very least he should be a immovable object in man to man defense.

 

[Majestyx]

beal running the point.... they need to get a legit backup pg

 

[LezJepzin]

Anyone see Open Court on NBA TV the other day? I was never a Dwight Howard fan but the hate Shaq has towards the guy still is disgusting.

Andre Drummond, the rookie from Detroit is one to watch

 

[phillycavsfan]

Jrue with 27 points.

No free throws though

Evan Turner 0-7

 

[Majestyx]

who in da fukk is that weak ass white bul on the knicks roster

 

[PTBG]

Evan Turner 0-7

2-12. How does he only score 4 points in 30 minutes? He has been my favorite player out of the 2010 draft, and one of my favorite players in the game but mann this is his last year for him to prove that he has "it", I think he can do some great and special things, but performances like this has me like I know its just preseason, but he better bring his best game ever this season. Everytime I think he has turned the corner, he has me like with games like this.

 

[Sam Peel]

“So what, they’re the Heat,” said Blatche, the Nets’ 6-11 backup center. “So what?”

Brooklyn Nets a match for Andray Blatche, Miami Heat get uncommon rejection - NY Daily News

 

[phillycavsfan]

Breaking News: Andray Blatche not the sharpest tool in the toolshed.

 

[ThaBronxBully]

Breaking News: Andray Blatche not the sharpest tool in the toolshed.

2nd Time This Idiot Opened His Mouth About Another Team, But You Know What Jay Said "Why It Always Gotta Be The Weakest nikka Out The Crew?"

Small Dogs Always Bark The Most

Amnestied Back Ups Shouldn't Be Running Their Mouths

 

[Sam Peel]

who knew buddens was just another bitter knicks fan?