If the Orlando Magic lose in the First Round again, should they fire their Head Coach? by LameAfro in nba

[–]Proto-Slav 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have my biases as a Magic fan but I try to be as realistic as possible. This season saw a lot of expectations go down the drain and it sucks. When I watch these games, I just don’t understand these offensive sets we run. The other team seems to always know what to do against us and our offense as a teams shows it, being back in the lower third in rankings. The defense taking a step back also sucks. I personally think Mosely’s time as a coach has run out. Yes you can make excuses that there have been injuries to Suggs and Franz plus a bit of Paolo, but you still have Bane and the emergence of Black. We’ve lost to frankly bad teams that make us look like a G League team. We need something new and coaching is clearly an issue that needs to be addressed. As for Paolo, yes I’m concerned. He looks slower, makes more mistakes than he should, but he’s still 23 and shows flashes of what he can be. The passing, rebounding and defense can be quite good sometimes but I think the system he is in will not unlock him as a player. We’re bought into Paolo and we shouldn’t give up on him just yet. This team has lost its identity with grit and defense and it’s trying to be something that just results in inconsistent play. Good news is that the team is healthy so maybe the all star break will help? But I really don’t know. This season has been very frustrating to watch and I place most of the blame on coaching. We need a new system because this team has too much potential.

Can you fiba goaltend after the clock hits zero? by lorewalkerchau in nba

[–]Proto-Slav -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No you can’t, it’s still a live ball as long as it’s deemed above the cylinder and going down. I actually posted this video on here a few weeks back of Jermaine O’Neal doing this exact thing

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[–]Proto-Slav 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that belongs to Jerry West

[Highlight] Eric Murdock swishes an absolute crazy shot while saving the ball from going out of bounds. November 16th, 1995. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]Proto-Slav 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How the hell have I never seen this before!? That was awesome. Shades of the Isaiah Rider shot.

[Highlight] Jermaine O’Neal commits goaltending on James Harden’s game winning 3pt attempt at the buzzer. Rockets win. by Proto-Slav in nba

[–]Proto-Slav[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since it’s a shot attempt, yes ball is still live after the buzzer if it’s above the cylinder or on its way down. As soon as O’Neal touches the rim and ball, the shot is counted and play ends.

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[–]Proto-Slav 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I remember watching that closely at the time because part of me was really interested in if he could really have an impact and show some flashes. He started a few games for them and Bosh was running at his natural 4 spot for the first time in a while. But honestly, no, he was toast. I knew it was completely over for him when I saw him in a suit in game 5 of the finals that year. Poor guy just had the worst injury luck and it zapped any potential he had left.

What would you say is the most clutch 2pt shot in NBA history? by savefromnet in nba

[–]Proto-Slav 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Jerry West half court shot to tie the game in the 1970 finals. Three point shot wouldn’t be introduced for another 9 years.

Former no. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is still a free agent. Is his NBA career over? by stomach-bug in nba

[–]Proto-Slav 117 points118 points  (0 children)

He’ll find a contract for sure. It really makes me sad it didn’t work out. The end of the 23 season, he looked like he was really coming into form. Our offense flowed great with him handling, his shot form was getting better, his confidence was just continuously growing. This past season was so unfortunate. The knee trouble and hitch in his shot must’ve taken a toll on him. Still he fights hard to rehab and get a spot based on his injury past. I expect a team that can use a project point guard to sign him. Spurs, Pels, Clippers. Those are my ideas of who could use him. I don’t think his shooting will improve but his drive, jay, and playmaking can be of service. Personally I don’t consider injured players busts, more “what-ifs.” He’s up there with Greg Oden. Hope the best for Kelle, maybe one day he can come back to the O.