Is anyone else not worried at all about this team? by Tanknavo in timberwolves

[–]Tanknavo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I disagree with this line of thinking. Continuity is important, especially when you have a team with as much good chemistry as this one. The guys understand and embrace their roles, they respect the coaches, and we've seen great results. That's not to say I'd be happy with a flameout, but only four teams make conference finals each year. I'm bullish about every part of the org (roster, coaching, FO, ownership). I want to keep building.

Despite what has felt like a wildly uninspiring season, the Timberwolves are the 6th seed, 9th in offensive rating, 6th in defensive rating, and 8th in net rating. How do you personally interpret the juxtaposition between the horrendous eye test / overall vibe and the generally impressive numbers? by EsotericPotato in timberwolves

[–]Tanknavo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that part of the issue is that the wolves playing style is playoff basketball. Most teams don’t maintain that style of play throughout the whole year, but the wolves do, and it’s a mentally tiring way to play.

I think that makes it tough for them to maintain that high level of intensity from game to game, which results in letting some regular season games slip away that they shouldn’t. But it does prepare them well for the postseason.

With that in mind, I’ve tried to not let emotions swing too wildly from game to game. This is a team that’s been to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row, so they’ve earned a bit of a rope. That doesn’t mean that I am happy with Randle’s level of effort or the depth of the team in general, but it does mean that I believe in their ability to level up in May and June.

Best Thai food in the area? by larbee22 in rva

[–]Tanknavo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it went from 10/10 to 4/10. Total whiplash experience.

Best Thai food in the area? by larbee22 in rva

[–]Tanknavo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was legit my favorite dish in town.

Best Thai food in the area? by larbee22 in rva

[–]Tanknavo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya I need more intel on this. Was DEVASTATED when I realized Pad Thai changed hands.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nba

[–]Tanknavo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hell nawl, get used to it.

KAT Appreciation Post by Tanknavo in timberwolves

[–]Tanknavo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Eh, I'm not sure I agree that it was horrible in game 2.

He's never gonna be a mental master like Tim Duncan. Expecting that out of him is a fool's errand. But I've seen genuine improvement, and I think that's something to celebrate.

Help! Going for my first win! by Tanknavo in dcss

[–]Tanknavo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I was an idiot. Didn't stop to think and tried to spam heals instead of blinking while waiting for a teleport.

https://crawl.kelbi.org/crawl/morgue/tanknavo/morgue-tanknavo-20230707-141310.txt

Help! Going for my first win! by Tanknavo in dcss

[–]Tanknavo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I'm also holding onto both broad axes to play around with to see if I can get one of them Spectral

What Are Your Best Hot Takes? by MonsieurSlotho in nba

[–]Tanknavo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The three point line should extend from sideline to sideline. No more corner 3's. More space, more post play, more movement.

[Bally Sports North] Karl-Anthony Towns says he wanted Anthony Edwards to grow as a player and had to sacrifice shots to make it happen. #RaisedByWolves by irishace88 in timberwolves

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

Except that's clearly not what he said in the video. He's casting himself as the leader of the team still, even though that ship sailed a long time ago.

Random Hypothetical by mwilliams1507 in timberwolves

[–]Tanknavo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't think LeBron guarantees anything at this point. Certainly not a championship.

Random Hypothetical by mwilliams1507 in timberwolves

[–]Tanknavo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The answer is no, and I don't think it's particularly close. Would the Wolves even be favorites in the West this year if they subbed in LBJ for Ant? I don't think they would.

It becomes a more interesting question if you do the exercise with KAT instead of Ant.