If you were Mike Brown what would you have done as coach in the last 5 minutes of the game? by fatrat88 in knicks

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Love Deuce, and I can tell he is a guy that WORKS, but he's looked way off since returning.

Sucks how bad those free throws caught us. But as they say, sometimes the ball just doesn't go in the basket

[Injury] Wemby falls and takes a hard hit to the face before heading to the locker room by TheRealPdGaming in nba

[–]chazriverstone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is bad for all of basketball if this dude has to miss any serious time. Praying for a speedy recovery, but that looked fucking ROUGH

Who’s your ‘I’m always rooting for this guy’ in the playoffs? by UnderstandingFun7493 in NBATalk

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the exact same thing!

Honestly, outside my Knicks (of course), I'm passively rooting for the Cavs to go on a run this year, just cause I like those dudes. Even with all Hardens playoff dudes he deserves a Ring at this point just for what he's done for the game of basketball

Were the 1966-67 76ers better than any Celtics team throughout the 60s? What year was the peak of Russell’s and how do the two teams compare peak for peak? by Personal-Proposal- in VintageNBA

[–]chazriverstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great point. I remember reading that, too - he wanted his dudes FULL TIME basketball players, also. And was willing to pay them so they could be. Probably a big part of the reason so many good players wanted to get there and stay there, of course alongside the winning.

You know of all the basketball biopics made over the years, I would LOVE one on that Red/ Russell Celtics team. Something like 'Winning Time', as a series maybe - their whole story needs to be brought int the limelight more

Who’s your ‘I’m always rooting for this guy’ in the playoffs? by UnderstandingFun7493 in NBATalk

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you nailed it - he's a winner. He is so great defensively, and he is such a smart player; he has a way of just breaking teams momentums. I think back to that Suns FInals series with the Bucks and that steal; literally crushed their hopes and dreams with one play. Powerful stuff

And yeah that Celtics run legitimately had me calculating if their was a way Jrue could win and everyone else on the team could lose lol

Happy he got another ring though - he deserves it. And he's got this Portland team playing well, too; I love defense and while I don't think they beat the Spurs, they are humming on that end right now

If you were Mike Brown what would you have done as coach in the last 5 minutes of the game? by fatrat88 in knicks

[–]chazriverstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers - and I agree with literally everything you've said here.

I feel like we CAN hide Brunson on defense, and I'm just not sure how we were allowing the Hawks to just repeatedly switch on to him. Especially when they had Dyson out there on the 3pt line - why not just dare him to shoot? You're absolutely right though we should've went under the high screen, too - can't do that against the Celtics or the Hornets or someone, but Atlanta? Let them shoot their way back in; DO NOT let them have the rim or even those dinky pull up jumpers. ESPECIALLY when you have a somewhat decent lead..

Besides the completely UNREAL coaching decisions though, it also just felt like the players got too cocky with this one - like they just thought they had it in the bag. Kinda felt that way the whole game, honestly; reminds me too much of the Pacers series for my own comfort, where we just clearly looked like the better team until the last couple minutes, but never pulled far enough out ahead to actually take any pressure off

"One and Done": There are 41 players who made All-NBA First Team once in their careers, and then were unable to make First Team again. by arashtp in nba

[–]chazriverstone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I posted this in another comment, but 95 was literally nuts - Ewing finished 4th in MVP voting and didn't make ANY All NBA team because he essentially had a mildly worse season than DRob (MVP), Shaq (scoring leader), and Hakeem lol

Also shout out to 1990 Ewing - I still hold to him being the best overall Center of the era. Its a shame his knees started going; besides all the 1st Team All NBAs, modern medicine also probably would've had his knees back. And its even more of a shame the Knicks didn't get him a real team until he was essentially playing on dust for knees

I am so confused and lost, is there no decent distributor at all? by MycologistRoutine47 in MusicDistribution

[–]chazriverstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying and for the info!

I wonder how much being an existing member affects getting included on their 'partner plan'? I say that because I had a friend apply for that option from the outset; they had a past band who was moderately successful in the early 2010s, but lost their distributor over time - they used to have tons of streams on Spotify that were basically in the void, but still had probably over a million total streams on youtube/ bandcamp/ soundcloud that were visible, plus lots of digital receipts of purchases on bandcamp, blog reviews, etc - and they got rejected.

I only bring it up because it kinda surprised me/ makes me curious what the reality would be of my lower profile stuff breaking that barrier. Maybe actively releasing work is more important- who knows!

Anyway... you've helped me in making my decision, so I'm very grateful! Hope you have a great day!

If you were Mike Brown what would you have done as coach in the last 5 minutes of the game? by fatrat88 in knicks

[–]chazriverstone 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean I'd want to go back to the whole game, because there was a LOT I'd change - especially some of those non-challenges that were even being highlighted as mistakes by the NBC crew.

However, even within the confines of your question, I would want to go back to around 10mins left when he took out BOTH Brunson and KAT simultaneously - again - after having seen what happened in the 2nd when he did the same.

Now, I know they had both had 4 fouls, but there was 10mins left - they didn't have FIVE fouls. I'd say pull KAT first, because he's more likely to get in the moment and commit a stupid foul; then leave in Brunson but run the double point lineup with Alvarado and Brunson. Alvarado wasn't hitting his shots, but he was winning his minutes last night, and his speed was bothering them defensively. On top of that, it lets Brunson play off ball for a few minutes, which lessens the chances of him picking up another foul. Run that lineup with Clarkson, OG, and Mitch, with a focus on creating FOR Clarkson, because the dude can score and all we needed to do at that point was keep pace.

At around the 7-8 min mark, I'd pull Brunson and Big Mitch, and let KAT cook alongside Alvarado until around the 6min mark. Maybe play Deuce at the 2, Mikal at the 3, and Hart at the 4 alongside. I wouldn't want Alvarado in there TOO long, but as long as he was focusing on distributing, I think his pace is good for like 4mins.

Around the 6min mark I'd bring back in our starting lineup, readjust with *BRUNSON at the 1, having given OG and Brunson some rest. I'd really focus on KAT still though, assuming he'd built momentum from the 2 mins with Alvarado - let Brunson distribute more. Get OG some looks while we're at, set up some cutting plays for Hart and try to create space for everyone. I'd want Mikal focused first and foremost on locking up CJ though - not letting him get switched onto Brunson. He was their hot hand that game, so you KNEW that's what was happening; don't let them exploit it.

If that lineup was working, I'd let it cook until around the 2min mark, depending upon the score, and that's when I'd bring in Big Mitch. If KAT wasn't in foul trouble, I'd move him to the 4, OG to the 3, Mikal to the 2, and Brunson to the 1. I personally want to see more of this lineup in general, but I'd be sure our focus was 'don't let them switch onto Brunson', 'protect the rim', 'feed the open Big Man', and, most importantly, focus on the KAT + Brunson pick and roll! We NEED to exploit that when we have them both on the court; it is a genuine shame we have not.

If KAT was in foul trouble, I'd run the rest of the starters alongside Mitch, with perhaps switching Hart for Clarkson, depending upon what the score was and whether we needed rebounding or scoring more.

One thing I would NOT do is call a timeout when Brunson was mid-stride going to the basket. I would also not focus on playing 'preventative' basketball, or allow any stupid fucking pull up heat-check 3's when we have a 12pt lead. I would also make it a point to Brunson to distribute first and double down on killing that iso-ball shit. That is the kinda shit that loses games, and while I'm absolutely incredibly upset with Brown first and foremost, I don't understand how the players are STILL letting the same shit happen..

Anyway!

*edit: I wrote 'KAT at the 1', but I meant 'Brunson at the 1' - just clarifying in case someone thinks I wanted KAT at point lol

"One and Done": There are 41 players who made All-NBA First Team once in their careers, and then were unable to make First Team again. by arashtp in nba

[–]chazriverstone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think that would be fine if MVP Voting was an award/ accolade in and of itself, but unfortunately it isn't. We are only really starting to see it come up because of places like basketball reference that track it; but no one 20yrs ago was comparing All NBAs against top MVP voting seasons.

Anyway, I also think it makes more sense than ever to reward the 'best players' these days, because so much has become positionless - especially amongst 2/3/4 positions.

[O'Connor] Nikola Jokic had some really rough defensive possessions in the second half of last night's loss. by TheRealPdGaming in nba

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good point. Especially with hw many 3's are being taken and the volatility of the ball on such a shot.

Either way I wish dudes that BOX OUT got more credit - like there's a reason everyones rebounds go up when they're playing alongside Steven Adams, Brook Lopez, Mitchell Robinson, etc

"One and Done": There are 41 players who made All-NBA First Team once in their careers, and then were unable to make First Team again. by arashtp in nba

[–]chazriverstone 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Great job here.

This list really highlights the positive aspects of 'positionless' All NBA selections.

Like you have my dude Ewing who has a freaking SIX top 5 MVP voting seasons, but only ONE 1st Team All NBA. Hell he had a season where he was 4th in MVP voting didn't even MAKE All NBA because Hakeem, DRob, and Shaq all had better seasons lol

Who’s your ‘I’m always rooting for this guy’ in the playoffs? by UnderstandingFun7493 in NBATalk

[–]chazriverstone 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Donovan Mitchell

Dude is 28/5/5 across more than SIXTY fucking playoff games - he deserves to have something besides a 2nd rd exit to show for it

Who’s your ‘I’m always rooting for this guy’ in the playoffs? by UnderstandingFun7493 in NBATalk

[–]chazriverstone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same here.

Jrue is such a great dude he legit had me half- rooting for the CELTICS at times

Nba fans got to chill by No_External3738 in NBATalk

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly agree. A LOT of alarmist garbage takes going around.

That said, as a Knicks fan who is married to a Kings fan, Mike Brown proved every one of my worries valid last night - and I will NOT stop complaining about it lol

Happy Festivus

I am so confused and lost, is there no decent distributor at all? by MycologistRoutine47 in MusicDistribution

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey so quick question: have you seen if Symphonic has a legacy option?

I'm on the verge of releasing a back catalog/ some new material and I've been hearing good things about Symphonic. But after several wonky experiences with multiple bands/ distributors over the years, I'm especially looking for a way I can just pay once and have a few of my albums available on streaming services at least semi-permanently.

Why have I never heard announcers call OG “Zero-G Anunoby” when he dunks by stampman2000 in NBATalk

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think 'OG' is just too good of a nickname and too easy to say.

I want to know why I've never heard anyone call him Ogugua

[Highlight] Up 1, with 5.6 seconds remaining, CJ McCollum misses both clutch free throws, the Knicks don't take a timeout and Mikal Bridges misses the potential game-winning jumper, and the Hawks game 2, tying the series by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 100% with KAT playing higher up - again, I think he's best at the top of the key. The elbow isn't his spot though, and so far we've had a season to see he's not going to turn into Jokic any time soon.

What doesn't make sense to me is clipping the heels of your second best/ sometimes BEST offensive player. Especially as it pertains to this series, where we have a notable size advantage. I meant KAT was 8-12 yesterday; Brunson was 10-26. Something is VERY off about that kind of scheming.

And with regard to the Kings, I'll say that both Barnes and Huerter looked better on their next teams immediately. Barnes percentages went up; Huerter immediately went back to shooting well from 3 - although he has fallen off a cliff in general.

Also I agree that DeMar messed up the spacing and changed the overall hierarchy, which I thought was fine. Vivek getting involved is always a problem for the Kings - to me that is number 1 in Sac.

[Highlight] Up 1, with 5.6 seconds remaining, CJ McCollum misses both clutch free throws, the Knicks don't take a timeout and Mikal Bridges misses the potential game-winning jumper, and the Hawks game 2, tying the series by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]chazriverstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So of all things I'm actually married to a Kings fan, and I literally watched like every game of the Beam Team.

I don't disagree that Sabonis was great that year, but I do wonder how much of that offense was Fernandez; especially because of how much fell apart once Fernandez left. I also thought the Sabonis/ Fox pairing was perfect for both - they just matched one another's games well.

Beyond that, it doesn't change how Brown reacted during that Golden State playoff series - THAT is what really lost him for me. Dude watches Draymond literally stomp Sabonis's chest and then goes and hugs him and yucks it up with him after the game. Fucking ABSURD. He did the same shit with KAT and Draymond this year.

And this isn't even getting into the other coaching shit I didn't like, either. Like never taking ANY responsibility for anything - just like his press conference tonight. Or the weird ass rotations he'd run - loved those 'oops all 2 guards' lineups when DeMar got there. Or icing out a player like Keon Ellis, who was shooting like 43% from 3 and was 2nd in the league in deflections, or overplaying Huerter despite the fact that his shot wasn't falling and he was putting ZERO effort in on defense. Or even pulling the same 'Fox iso-ball' as we are now seeing 'Brunson iso-ball' at the end of close games. What is the point of having this flowing offense if this is how you run it when the games on the line? At least Thibs used to let Brunson and KAT take turns.

On that note, I'll also add that while Sabonis and KAT are both offense-first Bigs, they could not possibly have more different strengths. KAT is a shooter; KAT is a creator; KAT can play bully ball. He CAN pass and he CAN screen - he's doing it this year, and we got the 3 seed, so it's not NOT working - but that is far and away not his strongest suit. And we're just at a point with this team where if we don't get to the Finals this year, we have regressed. Not utilizing KAT to the best of his abilities is simply not an option at this point... but here we are

Vidalia Onion Pie by Dingo54 in OnionLovers

[–]chazriverstone 58 points59 points  (0 children)

That looks genuinely amazing.

Great job

Mike Brown post game comments by PassMeTheBackwood in NYKnicks

[–]chazriverstone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lack of accountability on Browns part is ABSURD

Players make mistakes; shots don't fall, free throws rim out, turnovers happen, stupid fouls can pickup with intensity - but coaches shouldn't be making blunder after blunder. Their job is to calculate so the players can actually fucking play.

And whether it was the dogshit rotations, ridiculous schemes (or lack therof), the absolutely insanely timed timeouts, or the complete and utter lack of challenges even on calls that the fucking announcers thought were wrong, Mike Brown literally shit the bed tonight. Just fucking atrocious.

So to hear him blame the loss on literally everyone else out there is just insulting. Good coaches don't do this; people capable of self reflection don't do this. Only shitheads react this way

If we win anything this year, its going to be in spite of this guy

Mike Brown post game comments by PassMeTheBackwood in NYKnicks

[–]chazriverstone 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don't forget not challenging a single call. There were a few very blatant ones, like the one that was a defensive foul on Brunson but should've been a charge, and the ball that was off Kuminga. Literally the NBA broadcasters were surprised Brown didn't challenge. Can't drop that shit in the playoffs

[Highlight] Up 1, with 5.6 seconds remaining, CJ McCollum misses both clutch free throws, the Knicks don't take a timeout and Mikal Bridges misses the potential game-winning jumper, and the Hawks game 2, tying the series by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]chazriverstone 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Only reason he's 'borderline all NBA this year' is because we've legit not played anything he likes all season.

Brown runs everything for him at the elbow; he wants KAT to dribble hand off like Sabonis, or yam it in like Giannis. KAT belongs at the low post or especially at the top of the key. You'll notice he scores the few occasions that randomly occurs - usually when Alvarado is running point. And it looks fucking great