NBA Thread

[GD]

Derozan might not even get you nick young after this postseason is all said and done.

 

if we can't get D'Angelo or NY can we get Iggy Azalea at least

[Dick_Pole]

if we can't get D'Angelo or NY can we get Iggy Azalea at least

 

Why? So we can put a bag over her head and tape her mouth shut?

 

I know teenage boys are horny for just about any piece of ass but that's really pushing the limits.

[dineke]

Why? So we can put a bag over her head and tape her mouth shut?

 

I know teenage boys are horny for just about any piece of ass but that's really pushing the limits.

 

DD ain't getting you a Beyonce, iggy will have to do.

[GD]

Why? So we can put a bag over her head and tape her mouth shut?

 

I know teenage boys are horny for just about any piece of ass but that's really pushing the limits.

 

Because she'd be a better coach than Casey

[jays_fever]

Ross is apparently with Amber Rose, who's >Iggy

[GD]

rip Steven Adams

[Angrioter]

OKC the NBA Cubs. If KD want a ring he should sign with the Lakers

[GD]

OKC the NBA Cubs. If KD want a ring he should sign with the Lakers

 

wat

[burlingtonbandit]

OKC the NBA Cubs. If KD want a ring he should sign with the Lakers

 

You misspelled Warriors.

[Orgfiller]

I honestly feel a little bad for Dwight Howard. This was the undisputed best C in the game, an impact on both ends of the floor, and seeing him be the only big on his team trying to block shots and grab rebounds surrounded by 3 Warriors players is sad.

 

Yeah he may have a childish attitude or whatever, but this is a talented player playing in a sub-optimal team for his skillset.

[burlingtonbandit]

I barely even hear about him anymore. Ever since he left Orlando his career has been in steady decline. I remember him being such a dominant player but I guess thats just the nature of C in the NBA.

[dineke]

He had a back injury that really f***ed him. He was a superstar because of his athleticism but once a bit of that went he didn't have the skill to remain dominant.

[KingKat]

Forget Iggy, not happening : http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/iggy-azalea-tweets-she-hasnt-broken-up-with-nick-young-w203212

[SpeedyGose]

To even further our collective man crush on Norm, I present this video:

 

http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2016/04/19/video-compilation-norman-powells-defense-paul-george-pacers-game-2/

[Laika]

To even further our collective man crush on Norm, I present this video:

 

http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2016/04/19/video-compilation-norman-powells-defense-paul-george-pacers-game-2/

 

I don't know much about basketball but when watching that whole game, it certainly felt like Powell was the biggest reason that the Raptors were able to separate the score in the 2nd half.

[SpeedyGose]

I don't know much about basketball but when watching that whole game, it certainly felt like Powell was the biggest reason that the Raptors were able to separate the score in the 2nd half.

 

I don't usually put much stock into +/- unless it passes an eye test. Powell having the highest +/- in the entire game was no fluke. Him CoJo and Patterson are the reason we won that game.

 

I don't mind Casey as a coach but this Scola needs to start BS has to go. It's very difficult to get Patterson 35 mins a game coming off the bench and he is a top 4 player on this team, he needs to be seeing those minutes.

[KingKat]

I don't usually put much stock into +/- unless it passes an eye test. Powell having the highest +/- in the entire game was no fluke. Him CoJo and Patterson are the reason we won that game.

 

I don't mind Casey as a coach but this Scola needs to start BS has to go. It's very difficult to get Patterson 35 mins a game coming off the bench and he is a top 4 player on this team, he needs to be seeing those minutes.

 

I think you're more likely to see Powell start over Carroll than PPat over Scola. Ideally, you'd see both of course.

[burlingtonbandit]

Yeah Powell and Ppat should start. Way easier to manager their min that way too. If Ross is healthy Carroll probably shouldn't even see the floor.

[TRM]

Yeah Powell and Ppat should start. Way easier to manager their min that way too. If Ross is healthy Carroll probably shouldn't even see the floor.

 

Do we think that Powell could manage Lebron, or is a fully healthy Carrol the only chance the Raptors have of even competing with Cleveland (I realize I'm 1000 steps ahead here, this is more a thought experiment than anything)

[jays_fever]

How are you giving JV no love, he's absolutely dominating the Pacers so far and likely l

Will the entire series. Patterson should be starting as well and go with the 3 big rotation but Scola needs minutes for....reasons.

[SpeedyGose]

I literally say how JV should be in every game and how he deserves more minutes all the time.

 

Just saying how those three really changed the tide of the game in the third Q

[SpeedyGose]

Do we think that Powell could manage Lebron, or is a fully healthy Carrol the only chance the Raptors have of even competing with Cleveland (I realize I'm 1000 steps ahead here, this is more a thought experiment than anything)

 

Dont think Powell has the physical size to handle Lebron in the post

[Frag]

The more I look into T-Ross' stats, the more I wonder why he gets more s*** than DeRozan. In the regular season, each shoot about as efficiently as the other: T-Ross' career TS% is at 53.2% vs. DeRozan's 52.9% (which shocked me). The big difference between them, at least this year? T-Ross has been a better defender than DeRozan this season, and was a similar defender in past seasons:

 

T-Ross: http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/203082/tracking/defense/?Season=2015-16&SeasonType=Regular%20Season

 

DD: http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/201942/tracking/defense/?Season=2015-16&SeasonType=Regular%20Season

 

Seems to me that if DD doesn't get the calls, then he's pretty much useless on the court.

 

Edit: This does not justify Ross' extension.

[TRM]

To whom it may concern:

Tickets to the games in Indiana (7.5 hour drive from Toronto) are going for $14USD.

[burlingtonbandit]

Do we think that Powell could manage Lebron, or is a fully healthy Carrol the only chance the Raptors have of even competing with Cleveland (I realize I'm 1000 steps ahead here, this is more a thought experiment than anything)

 

I don't think anyone on the team can guard Lebron. JJ might be the best option size wise but Lebron likely eats him alive. Powell doesn't have the size but he's probably who I would go with, at least he has the athleticism.

[GD]

The more I look into T-Ross' stats, the more I wonder why he gets more s*** than DeRozan. In the regular season, each shoot about as efficiently as the other: T-Ross' career TS% is at 53.2% vs. DeRozan's 52.9% (which shocked me). The big difference between them, at least this year? T-Ross has been a better defender than DeRozan this season, and was a similar defender in past seasons:

 

T-Ross: http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/203082/tracking/defense/?Season=2015-16&SeasonType=Regular%20Season

 

DD: http://stats.nba.com/player/#!/201942/tracking/defense/?Season=2015-16&SeasonType=Regular%20Season

 

Seems to me that if DD doesn't get the calls, then he's pretty much useless on the court.

 

Edit: This does not justify Ross' extension.

 

Of course Ross has a higher TS%.

 

Ross:

 

TS: 53.2%

USG: 18.2%

2Pt %Assisted: 54.0%

3Pt %Assisted: 29.5%

 

DeRozan

 

TS: 52.9%

USG%: 29.8

2Pt %Assisted: 25.2%

3Pt %Assisted: 42.4%

 

 

Demar carries a significantly higher burden of offense and has a lot less help creating it (at least on the 2 point side of things), it's a lot harder to be efficient in that role than it is in Ross' role. This certainly isn't defending Derozan, but it's not fair to say, Ross had a TS of 53%, so did Carmelo Anthony, therefore Ross is better than Carmelo Anthony offensively, you know what I mean?

[Spanky99]

To whom it may concern:

Tickets to the games in Indiana (7.5 hour drive from Toronto) are going for $14USD.

 

Holy crap!!!

[Frag]

Of course Ross has a higher TS%.

 

Ross:

 

TS: 53.2%

USG: 18.2%

2Pt %Assisted: 54.0%

3Pt %Assisted: 29.5%

 

DeRozan

 

TS: 52.9%

USG%: 29.8

2Pt %Assisted: 25.2%

3Pt %Assisted: 42.4%

 

 

Demar carries a significantly higher burden of offense and has a lot less help creating it (at least on the 2 point side of things), it's a lot harder to be efficient in that role than it is in Ross' role. This certainly isn't defending Derozan, but it's not fair to say, Ross had a TS of 53%, so did Carmelo Anthony, therefore Ross is better than Carmelo Anthony offensively, you know what I mean?

 

I didn't say one is better than the other. Just similar in terms of shooting.

[Boxcar]

Of course Ross has a higher TS%.

 

Ross:

 

TS: 53.2%

USG: 18.2%

2Pt %Assisted: 54.0%

3Pt %Assisted: 29.5%

 

DeRozan

 

TS: 52.9%

USG%: 29.8

2Pt %Assisted: 25.2%

3Pt %Assisted: 42.4%

 

 

Demar carries a significantly higher burden of offense and has a lot less help creating it (at least on the 2 point side of things), it's a lot harder to be efficient in that role than it is in Ross' role. This certainly isn't defending Derozan, but it's not fair to say, Ross had a TS of 53%, so did Carmelo Anthony, therefore Ross is better than Carmelo Anthony offensively, you know what I mean?

 

We know, it's your never ending urge to correct everyone.

[GD]

I didn't say one is better than the other. Just similar in terms of shooting.

 

I just mean it's kind of apples to oranges

 

We know, it's your never ending urge to correct everyone.

 

you have a thread dedicated to pointing out the mistakes of others significantly less intelligent than average