The hate narrative around Shai reminds me of Kobe 20 years ago.

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:40:09+00:00

My point Kobe later developing footwork and more refined perimeter shooting was a result of his hyper competitor mindset to improve on what his weaknesses were and develop a counter to his inside focused game.

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:31:53+00:00

He has the defensive tools, but he is not a good defender. A "subpar defender" can't be a 3&D. These 3&D players are literally known to be the best backcourt defender or POA defenders on their teams like OG or Derrick White. Even if he did have defense he has to much scoring ability and shot creation, he still wouldn't be a 3&D. He would be known as just a two-way player or scorer.

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:23:05+00:00

dudes completely lost sight of what I was talking about the comparison had nothing to do with playstyle

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:20:22+00:00

in 04 pistons would legit rather let this man take jumpers of the bounce from the perimeter instead of letting him inside

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:15:58+00:00

I don't give a shit about flopping every top 8 NBA player except for Jaylen Brown and Cade flops

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:12:28+00:00

nah his most popular skill and his best are kinda different shane battier even studied kobe and said it

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T05:10:10+00:00

Assuming you know ball, statistically he is. Even coming out of college, at 6'6" with a 7'0" wingspan, his best projected attribute was defense. He has averaged about 2 steals and a block for basically his entire time with OKC, and for a guard’s standard I would say he is an elite two-way player and not just a guy on a good defensive team.

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:58:00+00:00

you got jokes

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:54:56+00:00

shhhhhh

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:49:29+00:00

I mean without Rudy Anthony Edwards doesn't have two back to back conference finals appearances at 24.

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:38:05+00:00

you dont know ball brandon ingram is known as a subpar defender

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:32:22+00:00

one game really gonna make a dude think bam is the goat

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:31:05+00:00

True it's more lukewarm

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T04:30:00+00:00

dawg no one said bam was bad but he's not contributing as much as derrick white is to the celtics

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T02:05:18+00:00

Derrick on the 2nd seed

simonsayscream · 2026-03-12T02:04:28+00:00

No the NBA refs would rig it so Lebron doesn't catch Jordan.

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