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HW611 said:
Brook Lopez became the Nets all-time leading scorer by having a high level post game. Then yeah, after already having that mastered he developed a 3 point shot. It added to his game. He didn’t skip steps.

You’re saying a 3 point shot is needed for him to be a net positive player and playable (I think?)

I’m saying him standing by the rim and dunking like a Gobert, Jarrett Allen, Nic Claxton, Walker Kessler says that it is not. He already passes at a level better than all of those guys. A 3 point shot isn’t making or breaking him being a positive contributor. And it’s not the first thing that is needed to become a star player. It’s probably the last thing.
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I think you try too hard to prove a point that doesn’t really need to be proven. None of those guys are masterful around the rim and DC can already dunk fine just like them. Gobert has never developed any type of offensive game and he gives virtually nothing there. DC spreading the court puts his floor above Gobert, Claxton, guys like that.

You’re acting like he’s abandoning the post. It’s very hyperbolic. He’s already not much of an offensive outlet, having him threat from the perimeter helps his numbers along with the team with spacing. In case you haven’t noticed, 3s are the king of the game right now. He has strengths and weaknesses. The Blazers obviously know he is no post savant, and they seem to think having him as a threat from the perimeter best helps their team to win. It’s fine if you don’t like it, it’s just not the way things go.
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
You’re acting like he’s abandoning the post. It’s very hyperbolic. He’s already not much of an offensive outlet, having him threat from the perimeter helps his numbers along with the team with spacing.
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Two other points here:
  1. He's an excellent passer from the top of the key, which was something the new Blazers coach (Splitter) was also known for. Watch as they incorporate fake hand-offs and back cuts, which is something we did a lot two years ago. DC was great at finding those cutters.
  2. By having him spaced to the top of the key he's always in great position to drop back and prevent any run-outs, which means Portland will have an elite transition defense.
Bottom line is that this is going to make him a better overall player and Portland a better overall team.
 
Matrim55 said:
Two other points here:
  1. He's an excellent passer from the top of the key, which was something the new Blazers coach (Splitter) was also known for. Watch as they incorporate fake hand-offs and back cuts, which is something we did a lot two years ago. DC was great at finding those cutters.
  2. By having him spaced to the top of the key he's always in great position to drop back and prevent any run-outs, which means Portland will have an elite transition defense.
Bottom line is that this is going to make him a better overall player and Portland a better overall team.
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Yup, and he is still setting a million screens and rolling to the rim. It’s evident that the Blazers aren’t super focused on finding him in the post. It makes sense, and expanding his game other ways also makes sense.
 
Duren is out here putting up 24 and 18 with a shot chart like this:
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While we think it’s a good thing if our guy models his game around a past his prime Brook Lopez lol
 
HW611 said:
Duren is out here putting up 24 and 18 with a shot chart like this:
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While we think it’s a good thing if our guy models his game around a past his prime Brook Lopez lol
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You have this air of “I’m smarter than everyone” when you’re simply not. Duren and DC are nothing alike.

We can compare dissimilar players all day. That Wemby guy is great, right? That Jokic fella has a sick perimeter game too!
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
You have this air of “I’m smarter than everyone” when you’re simply not. Duren and DC are nothing alike.

We can compare dissimilar players all day. That Wemby guy is great, right? That Jokic fella has a sick perimeter game too!
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I’m probably smarter than the guy who constantly tries to put our players in these role player boxes.

First Steph Castle should model his game after Jrue Holiday, now Clingan should model his game after 37 year old Brook Lopez.

My goodness I hope you are never are a part of helping a player develop to their potential.

Nothing is stopping Clingan from doing exactly what Duren does (since he’s 7’2 and all) outside of his need to prove he can shoot 3s.
 
HW611 said:
I’m probably smarter than the guy who constantly tries to put our players in these role player boxes.

First Steph Castle should model his game after Jrue Holiday, now Clingan should model his game after 37 year old Brook Lopez.

My goodness I hope you are never are a part of helping a player develop to their potential.

Nothing is stopping Clingan from doing exactly what Duren does (since he’s 7’2 and all) outside of his need to prove he can shoot 3s.
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Making stuff up now, can’t keep up with you!

Never said Steph should model his game off Jrue, I said to respect Jrue as a player and would be quite happy with a similar career trajectory. Your strawman arguments are so tiresome.

Nothing stopping Clingan from doing what Duren does other than being completely different players. Duren is an athletic ripped beast with agility but no real offensive versatility. DC is a solid creating big who shuts down the paint but is not anything special athletic/speed wise.

So no, you’re “probably not” smarter than me. But, love the confidence man.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Making stuff up now, can’t keep up with you!

Never said Steph should model his game off Jrue, I said to respect Jrue as a player and would be quite happy with a similar career trajectory. Your strawman arguments are so tiresome.

Nothing stopping Clingan from doing what Duren does other than being completely different players. Duren is an athletic ripped beast with agility but no real offensive versatility. DC is a solid creating big who shuts down the paint but is not anything special athletic/speed wise.

So no, you’re “probably not” smarter than me. But, love the confidence man.
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You spent 2 seasons watching DC run like a gazelle, not be moved in the paint, and dunk almost everything and you think he’s not athletic? Lol

What have you been watching man. I don’t know why you try to die on these hills of our players not being as good as they are.
 
Watching Andre Drummond play for the Sixers. I feel like hes been counted out a few times in his career. But hes still here. Playing solid minutes. With no significant shooting ability. Nice work Andre
 
HW611 said:
You spent 2 seasons watching DC run like a gazelle, not be moved in the paint, and dunk almost everything and you think he’s not athletic? Lol

What have you been watching man. I don’t know why you try to die on these hills of our players not being as good as they are.
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Alright i’ll unpack this. First off, runs like a gazelle is not how anyone would describe Clingan. He moves well for his size, but that’s simply a misrepresentation of his qualities. Secondly, DC didn’t dunk everything and many on here including myself wished he would have dunked more, you can go back and watch the tape if you’d like.

Lastly, I am not dying on any hill about our players not being as good as they are. I am dying on the hill that DC and Duren are not similat players whatsoever. That’s like say Ja and Luka are similar because they both play PG. Anyone can see this, but you have a warped vision of everything you evaluate. I don’t know how to get through to you.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Making stuff up now, can’t keep up with you!

Never said Steph should model his game off Jrue, I said to respect Jrue as a player and would be quite happy with a similar career trajectory. Your strawman arguments are so tiresome.

Nothing stopping Clingan from doing what Duren does other than being completely different players. Duren is an athletic ripped beast with agility but no real offensive versatility. DC is a solid creating big who shuts down the paint but is not anything special athletic/speed wise.

So no, you’re “probably not” smarter than me. But, love the confidence man.
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But, but, they are the same height...
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Alright i’ll unpack this. First off, runs like a gazelle is not how anyone would describe Clingan. He moves well for his size, but that’s simply a misrepresentation of his qualities. Secondly, DC didn’t dunk everything and many on here including myself wished he would have dunked more, you can go back and watch the tape if you’d like.

Lastly, I am not dying on any hill about our players not being as good as they are. I am dying on the hill that DC and Duren are not similat players whatsoever. That’s like say Ja and Luka are similar because they both play PG. Anyone can see this, but you have a warped vision of everything you evaluate. I don’t know how to get through to you.
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The only thing stopping from Clingan playing like/better than Duren is mindset. Duren’s only focus is controlling the paint at all times. Clingan had that mindset here, but in Portland he’s drifting to try and show he can do other unnecessary things that doesn’t take advantage of the fact he’s 7’2 with a 7’7 wingspan.

The only people who are impressed by Clingan shooting 3s are nerds who’ve never played organized basketball in their life. But want to try to “get through” to somebody.

Bored Come On GIF
 
jleves said:
The only thing worse than the smartest person in the room is the person who thinks they are the smartest person in the room and isn't.

Now can we get back to UConn in the NBA?
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I’m usually not but this place makes it easy when all everyone knows how to do is look at a computer and say players should take the laziest shot in basketball no matter who they are.
 
Steph keeps turning it over. Getting caught in the air, bad passes, etc. Getting a bit frustrating to watch.

Just hit a three which was big. I think he just locks onto the pass he wants to make and defense has begun to read it. Learning curve playing more PG but a lot of these are very avoidable turnovers.
 
Spencer with a great little 3-minute stretch against Golden State. A couple 3s, an assist on the break, a hockey assist after breaking down the D. Just doing Cam things.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Making stuff up now, can’t keep up with you!

Never said Steph should model his game off Jrue, I said to respect Jrue as a player and would be quite happy with a similar career trajectory. Your strawman arguments are so tiresome.

Nothing stopping Clingan from doing what Duren does other than being completely different players. Duren is an athletic ripped beast with agility but no real offensive versatility. DC is a solid creating big who shuts down the paint but is not anything special athletic/speed wise.

So no, you’re “probably not” smarter than me. But, love the confidence man.
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Am I crazy for thinking a 6'6 220lb Jrue Holiday would be awesome? Jrue is what, 6'3 or 6'4? He was averaging like 20/5/8 at his peak.
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Alright i’ll unpack this. First off, runs like a gazelle is not how anyone would describe Clingan. He moves well for his size, but that’s simply a misrepresentation of his qualities. Secondly, DC didn’t dunk everything and many on here including myself wished he would have dunked more, you can go back and watch the tape if you’d like.

Lastly, I am not dying on any hill about our players not being as good as they are. I am dying on the hill that DC and Duren are not similat players whatsoever. That’s like say Ja and Luka are similar because they both play PG. Anyone can see this, but you have a warped vision of everything you evaluate. I don’t know how to get through to you.
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Clingan running like a gazelle is a hysterical comparison. His conditioning is his worst quality on the court probably. Derek Lively is someone I'd say "runs like a gazelle"
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Alright i’ll unpack this. First off, runs like a gazelle is not how anyone would describe Clingan. He moves well for his size, but that’s simply a misrepresentation of his qualities. Secondly, DC didn’t dunk everything and many on here including myself wished he would have dunked more, you can go back and watch the tape if you’d like.

Lastly, I am not dying on any hill about our players not being as good as they are. I am dying on the hill that DC and Duren are not similat players whatsoever. That’s like say Ja and Luka are similar because they both play PG. Anyone can see this, but you have a warped vision of everything you evaluate. I don’t know how to get through to you.
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Duren is probably the physically strongest guy currently in the league and a great combination of size and athleticism. Not awywhere near as good as them but probably the closest guy playing today to Dwight Howard or The Admiral in terms of pure strength and athleticism and he plays with arguably the best passer/playmaker in the league in Cunningham. I only have Jokic over him in that regard. That's why they're about the best pick and roll threat going and the best alley oop tandem in the league.

Comparing him and his situation to Clingan's is insane but this is what Huskywarrior does and he always carries a shovel to do more digging.
 
husky429 said:
Am I crazy for thinking a 6'6 220lb Jrue Holiday would be awesome? Jrue is what, 6'3 or 6'4? He was averaging like 20/5/8 at his peak.
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Putting down Jrue and just assuming Steph will be far clear of him is one of the funniest parts of his argument. The guy says he knows/plays ball more than anyone here yet disrespects one of the most well respected guys in the league. Hilarious.
 
Here these idiots go trying to make being a 2 time All-Star for a player with Steph capabilities seem okay because they feelings hurt cause I talk mean lol

Jrue Holiday is the floor.

And now Duren is Dwight Howard/David Robinson. Can’t make up the stuff these guys come up with.
 
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HW611 said:
Here these idiots go trying to make being a 2 time All-Star for a player with Steph capabilities seem okay because they feelings hurt cause I talk mean lol

Jrue Holiday is the floor.

And now Duren is Dwight Howard/David Robinson. Can’t make up the stuff these guys come up with.
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No one cares that you talk mean. You just talk loud and dumb. That’s what is annoying.
 
Clingan helped Grant have so much spacing here. He didn’t get in the way of other much better 3 point shooters or anything.
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Yeah DC, get in the paint where all 5 Lakers defenders are!

You’re actually hilarious, this has to be an act or like a social experiment.
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Yes him being in a position the defenders have to account for and respect him would’ve been better than being in a position where they are literally ignoring him.

But yay, he hits 1-2 3s a game that defenders want him to take so they can do stuff like pack the paint hoping he takes another.
 
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