Author Topic: NBA Thread 2020-21 (Read 185798 times)

Juan Anderson's Mixtape · « **Reply #400 on:** March 11, 2021, 11:38:46 AM »

Quote from: MU82 on March 11, 2021, 08:57:23 AM

In his 15 games since moving into the Hornets' starting lineup, LaMelo is averaging 20.7 points, 6.7 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and is using his funky form to shoot 45% from 3-point range.

Leads all rookies in scoring, assists and rebounds. And there are not many players who are more fun to watch. Sky's the limit.

LaMelo Ball is the real deal. Best rookie so far and only Tyrese Haliburton is close.

Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards is a low efficiency volume scorer, just as he was in college. Right now, Edwards is dead last among in advanced metrics like VORP and Win Shares. In fact, he's negative in both.

Ball leads all rookies in VORP and Win Shares. Looks like a huge win for the Hornets. And if Edwards doesn't improve, a huge miss for Minnesota.

MU82 · « **Reply #401 on:** March 11, 2021, 12:11:27 PM »

Quote from: Lazar's Headband on March 11, 2021, 11:38:46 AM

LaMelo Ball is the real deal. Best rookie so far and only Tyrese Haliburton is close.

Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards is a low efficiency volume scorer, just as he was in college. Right now, Edwards is dead last among in advanced metrics like VORP and Win Shares. In fact, he's negative in both.

Ball leads all rookies in VORP and Win Shares. Looks like a huge win for the Hornets. And if Edwards doesn't improve, a huge miss for Minnesota.

Hornets picked 3rd, and it was obvious the top 3 would be Edwards, Wiseman and Ball. I was hoping the Hornets would get LaMelo. Second choice was Wiseman because I thought he could mature into a Bosh-type player. I didn't want Edwards, so I was thrilled when the Wolves picked him.

MU82 · « **Reply #402 on:** March 13, 2021, 07:43:45 AM »

I was just surprised to read that the best "clutch" team in the league is Charlotte.

The NBA defines clutch time as the last five minutes of a game with a margin of five points or less. In those situations, the Hornets have outscored opponents by a league-best margin of 53.4 points per 100 possessions.

Terry Rozier has been at the heart of that. In 39 clutch-time minutes, he has scored 48 points, shooting 13 of 23 from the field and 9 of 17 from 3-point range. The Hornets are 10-4 in those games. Each of the last 3 games, he has won with a series of incredible plays. Thursday, with Jordan sitting courtside, he rallied Charlotte with a 4-point play (fouled while making a 25-footer) and two circus-shot floaters.

I was one of many who thought the Hornets way overpaid for Rozier as a replacement for Kemba. But he has been very good in his year and a half in Charlotte, and so far this season he has been quite a bit better than Kemba.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #403 on:** March 14, 2021, 09:24:35 PM »

Jimmy should be a legitimate MVP candiate.

Spaniel with a Short Tail · « **Reply #404 on:** March 14, 2021, 09:45:02 PM »

Henry Ellenson getting a lot of run against the Bulls tonight.

MU82 · « **Reply #405 on:** March 16, 2021, 05:02:49 PM »

Lakers coach Frank Vogel chose Kuzma to shoot a technical FT last night. Kuzma, 65% from the line, shot an airball.

Warriors players were laughing their asses off. Guess they needed a reason chuckle, as they lost by about 800 points.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #406 on:** March 16, 2021, 09:24:46 PM »

I'm watching Zion W.

He's VERY cool. Temendous quickness and athleticism. I'm not sure why he doesn't touch the ball every possession. A bigger Barkley? He's totally unguardable inside.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #407 on:** March 16, 2021, 10:40:47 PM »

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 14, 2021, 09:24:35 PM

Jimmy should be a legitimate MVP candiate.

Still going

CreightonWarrior · « **Reply #408 on:** March 17, 2021, 08:37:32 PM »

What an incredibly idiotic defensive effort by Donte giving Philly a wide open 3 to tie the game.

CreightonWarrior · « **Reply #409 on:** March 21, 2021, 07:52:46 PM »

LaMelo Ball out for the year.

MU82 · « **Reply #410 on:** March 21, 2021, 08:55:23 PM »

Quote from: CreightonWarrior on March 21, 2021, 07:52:46 PM

LaMelo Ball out for the year.

F4ck.

I feel bad for the kid, and for the Hornets.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #411 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:16:39 AM »

Awful to hear the news on LaMelo Ball. The good news ia he's 19.

MU82 · « **Reply #412 on:** March 22, 2021, 09:23:27 AM »

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 22, 2021, 12:16:39 AM

Awful to hear the news on LaMelo Ball. The good news ia he's 19.

Yeah, long term he'll be fine. The Hornets finally were making strides this season. They don't play a lick of defense, but they have an entertaining offensive team with a lot of weapons, and LaMelo became the engine behind it.

Pakuni · « **Reply #413 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:48:21 PM »

RIP Elgin Baylor.
Great player, not-so-great GM.

MU82 · « **Reply #414 on:** March 22, 2021, 06:39:30 PM »

Quote from: Pakuni on March 22, 2021, 01:48:21 PM

RIP Elgin Baylor.
Great player, not-so-great GM.

Before my time as a fan but I've seen video and read a lot about him. He was Julius and Michael of that era.

MuggsyB · « **Reply #415 on:** March 23, 2021, 09:16:24 AM »

Who was better Baylor or West? It seems like Mr. Baylor was underrated, his early stats are sick. Plus he changed the game. May he rest in peace.

Pakuni · « **Reply #416 on:** March 25, 2021, 12:00:42 PM »

Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley this morning.

JWags85 · « **Reply #417 on:** March 25, 2021, 12:59:22 PM »

Love the Vuc trade for the Bulls honestly. People overvalue draft picks. They get a proven All Star in his prime, a decent role player, and shed a terrible contract. If they somehow move Lauri for Lonzo, Karnisovas will have remade the shizshow of GarPax in a day and created a very interesting team.

MU82 · « **Reply #418 on:** March 26, 2021, 05:29:06 PM »

Hornets GM says LaMelo might be back in time to play during the last month of the regular season and then the playoffs.

“There is a possibility (of Ball playing again), just based on other players who have had this injury, that maybe he does come back for some portion of the year," Mitch Kupchak said. “The one thing we know we’re not going to do in any event is put his health in jeopardy. If we get to the end of the (regular season), and we’re in a playoff hunt, and he’s not quite ready — (where) we feel we could get him back on the court and push it — we won’t do that.”

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #419 on:** April 03, 2021, 10:16:42 AM »

Bucks starting to look a little better. 10-4 since the beginning of March. And last night, Giannis was unstoppable against Portland. 47 points (18–21 FGs, 11-13 FTs) and 12 boards.

Jockey · « **Reply #420 on:** April 03, 2021, 11:11:06 AM »

Quote from: GooooMarquette on April 03, 2021, 10:16:42 AM

Bucks starting to look a little better. 10-4 since the beginning of March. And last night, Giannis was unstoppable against Portland. 47 points (18–21 FGs, 11-13 FTs) and 12 boards.

I thought it would take at least half of this season for the Bucks to gel - especially on defense. So many new players this year. It takes time to develop the kind of teamwork necessary to do well in the playoffs. Barring injury, they shguld be ready to go next month.

CreightonWarrior · « **Reply #421 on:** April 04, 2021, 11:49:31 AM »

Holiday signing a 4 year extension with Bucks, great news considering the picks they gave up for him.

JWags85 · « **Reply #422 on:** April 04, 2021, 12:01:29 PM »

Huge number for Jrue, but glad to hear he’s settled in and likes it in MKE. Really wish they could have a Big 3 of Jrue, Giannis, and then find a third instead of Middleton, but it is what it is

wadesworld · « **Reply #423 on:** April 04, 2021, 12:19:25 PM »

Worth every penny and trade.

GB Warrior · « **Reply #424 on:** April 04, 2021, 12:24:22 PM »

Jrue is just beginning to settle in and assert himself in this offense - every game I notice a new facet of his game that just completely lifts this team in a way Bled could not. Last night without Giannis and Khris in a funk early was just a Jrue clinic. Look forward to seeing playoff Jrue.

A max for 4 years into his 30s is a lot of money, and it's going to be a challenge to field a roster around the big 3 contracts. But at least they'll have the opportunity to try.

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