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Post by aoxo on Dec 25, 2011 23:39:56 GMT -5
Just because SG was the Bulls weakest position last year doesn't mean it was the problem with their offense. It just means that the media thought it was, because they're idiots.
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Post by aoxo on Dec 25, 2011 23:44:22 GMT -5
Barreling down the lane and hurling the ball out to someone is one way to create shots, but it is NOT playing the point or running an offense.
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Post by e0 on Dec 26, 2011 3:08:29 GMT -5
The Bulls roster has the same problems it had last year, Richard Hamilton fixes nothing. Uh yeah. The problem is that Derrick Rose isn't a point guard. It doesn't matter who else they add short of another super star who can just get the ball and do his own thing. To a degree, their floor spacing still sucks and Boozer is still one of the worst second fiddles in the league. And unless Noah gets back to scoring like he was before he got hurt early on last year he is still a liability on that end.
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Post by e0 on Dec 26, 2011 13:40:56 GMT -5
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 15:50:15 GMT -5
In surprise move Irving is named Cavaliers starting PG! @pdcavsinsiderreed, Boyer Blogging the #Cavs: Scott names Kyrie Irving starter for opener bit.ly/vlDSmc2 hours ago via TweetDeck
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 15:51:44 GMT -5
I've been reading a lot of hype about Thompson the past couple weeks. Any of it true?
Not buying league pass this year.
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 15:59:36 GMT -5
Eh, it is alot of hype, but I think it is mostly due to how the pick was viewed at the outset. Expectations were set by passing on Jonas, and until he is on the court fans/media are comparing TT to that horrible feeling they had on draft day.
In two meaningless preseason games he has shown the ability to block shots from the weak side, has good ability to hit the glass on both offense and defense, and will get most of his points from put backs. He has some very limited post play that looks serviceable due to his ability to get to the basket and draw fouls.
HORRIBLE SHOT and form on his FT still far from average. Good attitude and Scott and Jamison both rave about his willingness to learn and prepare. Draft day scouting report so far seems accurate.
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 16:02:28 GMT -5
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Post by e0 on Dec 26, 2011 16:06:24 GMT -5
Who can blame KG, did YOU see Bill Walker's hair?
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Post by e0 on Dec 26, 2011 16:07:03 GMT -5
TT is still and will remain one of the dumbest top five picks I have ever seen.
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Post by koesters on Dec 26, 2011 17:20:59 GMT -5
Thompson is super athletic... has no shot outside of his wingspan. KI gets the start tonight. Sessions "leadership", Scott says, will serve the second unit better and that KI's defense can benefit more from playing with the veteran leadership of AP and Jamison.
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Post by koesters on Dec 26, 2011 17:23:15 GMT -5
TT is still and will remain one of the dumbest top five picks I have ever seen. TT was selected 25th overall by DEN.
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 19:08:39 GMT -5
Alright! Forgot about the free preview until 1/08. Now I can see why I don't want to buy League Pass.
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 19:39:08 GMT -5
TT with impressive dunk.
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 19:41:24 GMT -5
Another impressive dunk to beat the clock and a nice little hook on a post move across the lane. Beat two "weak" raptors defenders. Has already drawn a couple fouls.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 19:42:17 GMT -5
Thompson looks good in the post so far.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 19:43:34 GMT -5
Nice moves, Gee...
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 19:45:51 GMT -5
Dear gawd Gee almost died.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 19:48:38 GMT -5
Hollins is so weak it's embarrassing.
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Post by Orenthal on Dec 26, 2011 19:51:30 GMT -5
Third damn time with that elegant gliding to the rim. Yer 7 fucking feet tall...
I just have to remind myself again and again that he sucks, and seemingly easy plays aren't.
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 19:54:38 GMT -5
Am I right? Do we have 6 players who were either drafted in the late 2nd round or undrafted, not including Ramon Sessions?
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 19:58:48 GMT -5
Jameson is turrble.
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 20:07:32 GMT -5
Irving is a big bowl of meh.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 20:11:44 GMT -5
Irving is a big bowl of meh. Thompson looks like the better of the two so far.
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 20:35:33 GMT -5
Correction. Irving is bad.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 20:37:32 GMT -5
Brickrie Irving
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 20:39:40 GMT -5
Varejao REALLY wants to get traded.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 20:41:21 GMT -5
Have the Cavs ever seen a pick and roll?
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Post by aoxo on Dec 26, 2011 20:42:50 GMT -5
I thought, "that announcer can't be right, there's no way Sessions only made 5 3's last season, he's a PG!"
I was right.
He made 3.
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Post by Bot on Dec 26, 2011 20:47:36 GMT -5
Yup, Tristan Thompson is better than Irving. I am basing this off of almost three full quarters of NBA regular season play. Obviously this is the correct conclusion.
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