Author Topic: NBA 2013-2014 <FINALS> (Read 520384 times)

steelcrazy · « **Reply #2070 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 03:41 PM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 07, 2014 at 02:26 PM

At this stage of his career, LBJ won't be doing the slam dunk contest anymore. If ever he wanted to do it, early years niya pa where fans, media, etc are still forgiving of him failing. But not now..... Come to think of it....parang si Mayweather. Takot matalo or magfail.

If so then his NBA career wont be complete w/o a Slam Dunk Throphy.
He has 2 NBA rings, Finals MVP, Season MVP, I not sure if he ever won an All Star MVP yet but the Slam Dunk Champion is easy for him to achieve.
No sense that he's afraid to compete and win it against Slam Dunk Champion Blake Griffin to prove he's at par with the Great MJ.

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2071 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 05:07 PM »

Quote from: steelcrazy on Feb 07, 2014 at 03:41 PM

If so then his NBA career wont be complete w/o a Slam Dunk Throphy.
He has 2 NBA rings, Finals MVP, Season MVP, I not sure if he ever won an All Star MVP yet but the Slam Dunk Champion is easy for him to achieve.
No sense that he's afraid to compete and win it against Slam Dunk Champion Blake Griffin to prove he's at par with the Great MJ.

He feels good already even w/o the Slam Dunk title. I vaguely recall him essentially saying that. What he wants is the DPOY.

steelcrazy · « **Reply #2072 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 06:17 PM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 07, 2014 at 05:07 PM

He feels good already even w/o the Slam Dunk title. I vaguely recall him essentially saying that. What he wants is the DPOY.

Well to be considered as the Greatest of Them All, he must face and overcome all challenges.

newwaveboy · « **Reply #2073 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 07:17 PM »

Lebron (and his handlers) frown upon joining the Slam-Dunk contest ....... because he will be hardpressed to win, since he is NOT a stylish dunker.

Stylish dunkers, moreso those with decent power, make up a good majority of Slam-Dunk winners.

Lebron is a straight-up power dunker ....... make no mistake, power dunkers can jump out of the building and make impressive dunks - but its far different re: in-game dunks compared to dunk contests.

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2074 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 07:24 PM »

Quote from: steelcrazy on Feb 07, 2014 at 06:17 PM

Well to be considered as the Greatest of Them All, he must face and overcome all challenges.

To us fans, the media and even his peers....that's the expectation we set. For Lebron, that might not be his. But Lebron won't be forced to compete and let pressure dictate what he wants and doesn't want to do. Heck I still think he hasn't surpassed Larry Legend as the greatest forward ever.

Waxx · « **Reply #2075 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 09:18 PM »

paul george tingin ko sa slam dunk... or lillard.. something about the. illusion of small guys dunking..

rusty · « **Reply #2076 on:** Feb 07, 2014 at 11:13 PM »

Nerlens Noel working out - foul shots, dunks, and post moves...
https://vine.co/v/MaIThFxEAKe

Wiggum · « **Reply #2077 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 07:49 AM »

Looking forward to All-Star Weekend next week:

Rising Stars Challenge

Team Webber: Davis, MCW, Hardaway, Burke, Sullinger, Oladipo, Mason Plumlee, Adams, Olynyk
Team Hill: Lillard, Beal, Drummond, Barnes, TJones, Antetokounmpo, Valanciunas, Waiters, Miles Plumlee (for Antic)

* Team Hill ako dito, more balance

Shooting Stars

* The Hardaways v. The Currys.

Skills Challenge

* Solid ang West with Lillard, Dragic. Puro error 'yan sa East with Oladipo and MCW

Three-Point Shootout

* Should be a good one. Either Love or Curry.

Slam Dunk Contest

* No bigs this time. Terrence Ross v. Paul George 'to.

Seryo · « **Reply #2078 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 07:59 AM »

Belineli for the 3 point shoot out!

titor · « **Reply #2079 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 08:54 AM »

Kevin Love ako for 3pt
Paul George sa slam dunk

ruth2art · « **Reply #2080 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 09:26 AM »

my bet:
KLove on 3pt
TRoss to repeat
Goran on Skills
Team KD on Shooting Stars

puffalan84 · « **Reply #2081 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 10:26 AM »

I like Belinelli for 3 point shoot out, followed by Curry (nice shoes btw)..

NFL is done.. Go Spurs na..

rusty · « **Reply #2082 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 10:46 AM »

My Picks
West - All Star Game
Team Hill -Rising Stars
Team Curry - Skills Challenge
Harrison Barnes - Slam Dunk
Stephen Curry - 3 pt.

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2083 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 11:16 AM »

Anthony Davis in for Kobe for the West All Star. I thought it should have been Dragic. While both are equally deserving, the Suns have the better record.

ruth2art · « **Reply #2084 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 11:19 AM »

Magic got one over the Thunder.

KD is still human after all.

ruth2art · « **Reply #2085 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 11:22 AM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 08, 2014 at 11:16 AM

Anthony Davis in for Kobe for the West All Star. I thought it should have been Dragic. While both are equally deserving, the Suns have the better record.

Agree.
They probably want more fans to come in the NO Arena.

puffalan84 · « **Reply #2086 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 11:40 AM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 08, 2014 at 11:16 AM

Anthony Davis in for Kobe for the West All Star. I thought it should have been Dragic. While both are equally deserving, the Suns have the better record.

Dragic is one of my favorite guards.. very smart and creative player..

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rusty · « **Reply #2087 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 12:07 PM »

I watched Duncan school the Pelicans earlier this week. Duncan over Davis pa rin para sa akin.

Pero deserving na rin si Davis pati si Dragic. Pahinga muna si tatang Tim...

Kd Jb · « **Reply #2088 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 12:32 PM »

Quote from: ruth2art on Feb 08, 2014 at 11:19 AM

Magic got one over the Thunder.
KD is still human after all.

Grabe yun. Game winning dunk by tobias harris. Stunned si kd e

titor · « **Reply #2089 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 12:47 PM »

gutsy win by the pacers today over the Blazers. PG was way off but Hill and West took over.

rusty · « **Reply #2090 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 01:56 PM »

Game winning dunk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z5ulYHSOxI

steelcrazy · « **Reply #2091 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 01:57 PM »

Quote from: puffalan84 on Feb 08, 2014 at 11:40 AM

Dragic is one of my favorite guards.. very smart and creative player.. ..

What I'm impressed about Dragic is he's a tough cookie.

VenoM_Unleashed · « **Reply #2092 on:** Feb 08, 2014 at 07:42 PM »

Nice game din kanina by the oldest player in the NBA today, Steve Nash who just turned 40 led all scorers with 19pts in their game against 76ers. Kaya pa pala

Chain · « **Reply #2093 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 12:15 AM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 07, 2014 at 05:07 PM

What he wants is the DPOY.

As for me he dont deserve to get the DPOY title as he is a flopper

rusty · « **Reply #2094 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 12:50 PM »

Marcus Smart just shoved an old man $:-\$
https://vine.co/v/MWqiOx115tg

rusty · « **Reply #2095 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 03:40 PM »

Blake Griffin - MVP Candidate?

28.7ppg, 8.4rpg, 4.2apg, 1.4spg, 56 fg% over the past month
Clips are 12-6 (.667) since CP3's injury

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2096 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 03:47 PM »

Kulang pa si Blake Griffin. I think dapat at least 10rpg para 20-10 average for him to be an MVP candidate. Love is still the better player.

steelcrazy · « **Reply #2097 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 03:52 PM »

Phoenix has a lethal backcourt in Dragic and Green.
They must build the team around them as they're fun to watch.
Dragic is definitely a tougher version of Nash and he has been continuing Nash's legacy with the high octane game the Suns are known for.
I don't know if the Pau Gasol trade would materialize but they must look for players like former Suns Amare Stoudamire and Shawn Marion.
Josh Smith could have been a perfect fit for the Suns.

steelcrazy · « **Reply #2098 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 03:54 PM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 09, 2014 at 03:47 PM

Kulang pa si Blake Griffin. I think dapat at least 10rpg para 20-10 average ofr him to be an MVP candidate. Love is still the better player.

I never know he can dribble that well but I read reports that he was playing point guard when he was still short.

rusty · « **Reply #2099 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 06:20 PM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Feb 09, 2014 at 03:47 PM

Kulang pa si Blake Griffin. I think dapat at least 10rpg para 20-10 average for him to be an MVP candidate. Love is still the better player.

9.8 rpg ang average ni Blake for the year. Malapit-lapit na sa 20-10 criteria. He seems to be averaging a lot less rebounds during the stretch w/out CP3.

18 games without CP3 - 8.17 rpg
last 10 games w CP3 - 11.2 rpg

It probably has to do being the focal point of the offense during that stretch and being paired up with the top rebounder in the league (Deandre - 14 rpg/15 rpg w/out CP3).

Personally I prefer Blake over Love right now. I've grown a bit skeptical of Love because of his track record of playing in a losing team, poor interior defense and lack of durability.

Love has a tendency of boxing out instead of contesting shots:

He's 2nd in the league in rebounding but is the league worst (58% OPP FG%/min 6 attempts) at defending the paint.