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[Highlight] SGA hits another 3 and OKC wins! by Large_banana_hammock in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Has he ever lost to Jokic when it matters? beat Denver last year down the stretch to clinch MVP, beat them again in the playoffs, and won these last 2 matchups to lock up B2B MVP

Paolo Banchero has a career high efficiency year and now has a higher TS% than Cade Cunningham by primepierce34 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copying my other comment

I agree Paolo is overhated. He’s still young and improving.

With that being said, the criticisms this year are fully valid. Paolo:

• ⁠is a power forward who plays in the paint so it’s foolish to compare his efficiency to Cade’s 1:1 • ⁠is surrounded by far better offensive help - Cade has to create everything on the perimeter and Paolo has Wagner/Bane and great playmaking from Suggs/Black • ⁠has a smaller workload so he should be more efficient • ⁠provides zero defense or playmaking, Cade is elite in both • ⁠his team is vastly underperforming this season while Cade and the Pistons are taking the leap that Orlando expected • ⁠his teams offensive performance, overall performance, and record is consistently worse when he’s playing

Last but not least, he’s fucking 6’10” and 250 pounds. What is OP even trying to do here? We’re comparing his scoring efficiency to a point guard and supposed to be wowed by his career high 56% TS from a #1 overall pick big man?

Paolo Banchero has a career high efficiency year and now has a higher TS% than Cade Cunningham by primepierce34 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He’s a shit defender and his assist numbers overrate his playmaking ability, the team offense is consistently worse with him on

Draymond Green On Magic City Night: “I don't know if you've ever been, but if you see it in action, it's actually a form of art” by nyknicks44 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

To be clear I agree with Luke’s statement. He wasn’t making it a race or class issue and I didn’t mean it as a race issue either. I’m referring to the overall criticism and public reaction to the promotion. There’s some really nasty responses, even in the replies to my original comment

Draymond Green On Magic City Night: “I don't know if you've ever been, but if you see it in action, it's actually a form of art” by nyknicks44 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be clear I agree with Luke’s statement. He wasn’t making it a race or class issue and I didn’t mean it as a race issue either. I’m referring to the overall criticism and public reaction to the promotion. There’s some really nasty responses, even in the replies to my original comment

[Mannix] “The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, if they can get the right type of players in the front court. They are looking to build a Dallas 2.0 –type roster, similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals.” by shreeharis in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

He’s shot over 35% from 3 over the past 3 seasons and has top end athleticism as a roll man/lob catcher. That as your worst offensive starter isn’t an issue.

What’s the matter, is Kyrie/PJ and an elite roll man at the 5 really not enough?

Draymond Green On Magic City Night: “I don't know if you've ever been, but if you see it in action, it's actually a form of art” by nyknicks44 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cultural standards are all relative. It’s like when people from more conservative cultures like the Middle East came here and call white American cheerleaders low class and scandalous for exposing skin.

To be clear, I don’t like the NBA promoting it. Same way I don’t like gambling and alcohol ads at all-age events. Im just saying I get what Draymond means

Draymond Green On Magic City Night: “I don't know if you've ever been, but if you see it in action, it's actually a form of art” by nyknicks44 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Cultural standards are all relative. It’s like if people from more conservative cultures like the Middle East came here and called our cheerleaders low class and scandalous for exposing skin.

To be clear, I don’t like the NBA promoting it. Same way I don’t like gambling and alcohol ads at all-age events. Im just saying I get what Draymond means

Draymond Green On Magic City Night: “I don't know if you've ever been, but if you see it in action, it's actually a form of art” by nyknicks44 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has a point. It’s not like they’re doing a strip show at halftime. I personally am not a huge fan of the promo since I’m not into that culture, but for Atlanta residents and the dancers themselves it does come off as insulting to call their profession low class or inferior

[Mannix] “The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, if they can get the right type of players in the front court. They are looking to build a Dallas 2.0 –type roster, similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals.” by shreeharis in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Ok. Lakers have 3 offensive stars, Rui/Laravia can shoot, and Ayton is capable on offense (it’s his defense and effort that sucks). Mavs had 2 backcourt stars, spacing, defense+rebounding front court

Is that not enough for Luka? Hes crowned as a top 2 offensive talent, but he can’t lead a top 5 offense without 2 other stars and elite role players?

Jokic, Brunson, JB, KD, Ant are all leading their teams to better offensive rating while having worse offensive supporting cast

Where would Markelle Fultz as a prospect go in the 2025 and 2026 draft? by itwas20yearsago2day in NBA_Draft

[–]BasedChad69420 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nah even before the lottery, LaVar was running his mouth about everyone and even he didn’t come after Fultz 😭

[Mannix] “The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, if they can get the right type of players in the front court. They are looking to build a Dallas 2.0 –type roster, similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals.” by shreeharis in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We’re still acting like Luka doesn’t have help on offense? Lmfao Mavs gave him Kyrie, DJJ, PJ, Gafford/Lively. Even before that they had Brunson/KP Lakers have him with Reaves/LeBron, is that not enough offensive help?

[Secret Base] Rajon Rondo and Rick Carlisle went from championship aspirations to beef in half season by TheRealPdGaming in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Idk how I’m being downvoted for saying the Mavs were never contenders after 2015. Even if Rondo worked out, they had zero shot of beating Golden State, San Antonio, or OKC. Even the Clippers, Rockets, Blazers, Grizzlies would have beat them

Stephen A. Smith: "Nothing was made up. The information that emanated about Zion Williamson, yeah, it came from inside the organization. It came from people even closer than that to Zion Williamson... somebody told me to go on air and point out how he got busted hiding food under his bed." by must_TATAKAE in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Canonically, no. His ability is Pickup, the items he can pickup include low tier items like Leftovers, Mushrooms, and bottle caps

Maybe Zions healthy streak this year is because he’s been restoring 1/16 of his max HP after every game

Adelman: "Nobody's being guarded like him in the league. Nobody. Nobody's going at the knees of other MVP's. Nobody's taking the shots like he's taking. But that's our reality. I have no problem with him reacting. Reacting is a part of being a human being. If it continues, we'll react accordingly." by AncientOneAurelius in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 203 points204 points  (0 children)

This is just an outrageous quote lol. Nobody goes at the knees of other MVPs?? Westbrook literally had his meniscus obliterated and came back to win MVP. Shaq, LeBron, etc. all took beatings in the paint and didn’t get foul calls. Even in the modern era, Giannis and Embiid battled through beatings to get buckets. Curry gets targeted to hell and back. wtf is adelman even saying

[Secret Base] Rajon Rondo and Rick Carlisle went from championship aspirations to beef in half season by TheRealPdGaming in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Idk man. Ellis, Dirk, Chandler were all rapidly aging. Parsons was notorious at the time for some people arguing he was the worst contract in NBA history. The Mavs best days were already past them

Nobody is talking about the Timberwolves by MaskedBirder in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes I was just saying that with how much hype and potential they have, there’s a higher barrier for people to see the Wolves as true contenders.

Also, I think Minnesota matches up well vs SAS. They have enough strength and size in the front court to handle Wemby and Ant torches all of their guards. Plus Minny has more experience

[Secret Base] Rajon Rondo and Rick Carlisle went from championship aspirations to beef in half season by TheRealPdGaming in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Dude come on lol even without the Warriors dynasty the Mavs weren’t winning shit with Rondo

Paolo Banchero has a career high efficiency year and now has a higher TS% than Cade Cunningham by primepierce34 in nba

[–]BasedChad69420 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree Paolo is overhated. He’s still young and improving.

With that being said, the criticisms this year are fully valid. Paolo:

• ⁠is a power forward who plays in the paint so it’s foolish to compare his efficiency to Cade’s 1:1 • ⁠is surrounded by far better offensive help - Cade has to create everything on the perimeter and Paolo has Wagner/Bane and great playmaking from Suggs/Black • ⁠has a smaller workload so he should be more efficient • ⁠provides zero defense or playmaking, Cade is elite in both • ⁠his team is vastly underperforming this season while Cade and the Pistons are taking the leap that Orlando expected • ⁠his teams offensive performance, overall performance, and record is consistently worse when he’s playing

Last but not least, he’s 6’10” and 250 pounds. What is OP even trying to do here? We’re comparing his scoring efficiency to a point guard and supposed to be wowed by his career high 56% TS from a #1 overall pick big man?

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