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This is fantastic!
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Jan 11, 2018 09:19
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The Marksman looks like he's got a solid frame to add weight to in a way that KP doesn't.
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Jan 11, 2018 09:23
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Doltos posted:Spo's absolutely a really good coach. He's been getting huge production out of the random wing spots on the Heat for two years now. They also haven't given him anything to work with besides Dragic and resigning Whtieside. The problem is that the Heat are stuck in this hopeless mediocrity for draft picks and no free agents are signing with them. So Spo's pretty much stuck willing his team to playoff or near playoff finishes without ever getting that big named player. The Heat's biggest strength is that their starters and bench play at about the same quality level, so when one player goes down there's little to no drop off in production. Their biggest weakness is no player playing above that level. So when you need to lean on a star to score for you they don't have a guy who can do that. Edit: Dipo was frightening in the game today. Give that man some space and he will WILL his way to the rim. Crazy how he's developed. Always been a fan of his.
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Jan 11, 2018 09:27
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Lauri Markkanen Says Phil Jackson Made Him Eat Raw Meat During Draft Process
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Jan 11, 2018 12:50
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AggressivelyStupid posted:Lauri Markkanen Says Phil Jackson Made Him Eat Raw Meat During Draft Process I like that he couldn't tell if it was raw fish or beef. Which are both good when prepared correctly.
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Jan 11, 2018 13:47
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Strawberry Panda posted:I like that he couldn't tell if it was raw fish or beef. But are not easily confused for each other. I though KP as a rookie was better as an active defender than Lauri, he was more Ibaka-like. And when Lauri's shot stalls out I think he has less to lean on than KP did as a rookie, although it's still early in the season and that stuff builds up relatively quickly. KP's development has stalled out though, which might be more a product of environment than him, so I'm excited to see how Lauri develops out and then rips the heart out of Bulls fans.
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Jan 11, 2018 13:57
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I love the NBA https://streamable.com/izq2d Butler on Steven Adams quote:"That mother fucker is strong! Like, I’m serious. He hit me with one screen today, and I thought my life was over. Seriously. He’s like from Krypton or something. He’s strong. I’m gonna call him in here and let him set a screen on you."Highlights
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Jan 11, 2018 14:03
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Lockback posted:But are not easily confused for each other. Is the environment that the Knicks have expectations and the Bulls don't?
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Jan 11, 2018 14:09
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Bruno Caboclo is a net plus 80 this year per basketball reference. That's impressive.
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Jan 11, 2018 14:32
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Lockback posted:I love the NBA https://twitter.com/thedailywolf/status/951301608360611841 Guys I think I'm falling in love with Jimmy Butler
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Jan 11, 2018 15:16
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Strawberry Panda posted:Is the environment that the Knicks have expectations and the Bulls don't? Actually, sort of? Winning games and developing players aren't always the same thing. Playing next to Carmelo meant the Knicks were very focused on the Ws, and I don't think it was a super healthy team environment the first couple years. Anyone want some Timberwolves stats? After the Win yesterday the Wolves are 17th in DRTG, meaning they've climbed from one of the worst defenses in the league to average. In small sample size, they have been a top-5 defense the last 10 games, and their top 5 offense has been holding steady. While they are not great at keeping the opponent eFG% low, they've made up for it by being one of the best in the league at keeping teams off the line. Their record against the West is 22-6, which is the best in the league, though against the East their 5-10 record is kind of puzzling. SRS (which is a decent predictor of future success, though I find "wins" to frequently be better) has them as 5th in the league, though the gap probably means they are the best team that's not a real contender (GSW, Hou, Bos, Tor are above. Cleveland gets a free pass into contender status).
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Jan 11, 2018 15:30
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Lockback posted:While they are not great at keeping the opponent eFG% low, they've made up for it by being one of the best in the league at keeping teams off the line. I haven't seen anyone mention this and it kind of shocks me: The Wolves are the fifth best team at not turning the ball over and the #1 team in the league at forcing them (and if you use TOV% they're second on offense and third on defense.). When you're getting more possessions per game it doesn't matter as much if your opponent is shooting slightly better. I'm not sure how to check that stuff for the last X games but in December they were first by a mile (+4.5 with the #2 team being at +2.9)
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Jan 11, 2018 15:48
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Dwight Buycks has hit like three different career highs since the Pistons brought him up from the G-League
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Jan 11, 2018 15:50
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Lockback posted:But are not easily confused for each other. I don't think Lauri's problem is activity on defense. Lauri seems like an active defender he's not as instinctual as KP was. But he seemingly wants to defend and tries. But he just gets moved around easily.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:15
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IcePhoenix posted:I haven't seen anyone mention this and it kind of shocks me: The Wolves are the fifth best team at not turning the ball over and the #1 team in the league at forcing them (and if you use TOV% they're second on offense and third on defense.). When you're getting more possessions per game it doesn't matter as much if your opponent is shooting slightly better. https://twitter.com/Twolves_PR/status/951473827640377346 
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Jan 11, 2018 16:23
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Dexo posted:I don't think Lauri's problem is activity on defense. Lauri seems like an active defender he's not as instinctual as KP was. But he seemingly wants to defend and tries. But he just gets moved around easily. That's a better way of putting it. By active I don't mean athletic, I mean KP is ALWAYS THERE when there's a play anywhere near him, even if he doesn't defend it 100% properly. Lauri seems like he's more frequently pulled out of the play or caught flat-footed. Not at all unusual for a rookie, but I think they'll be different defensively even if they both end up good.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:24
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scuz posted:Well the last 10 games, we're +4.9 in turnovers and nobody else is even sniffing +4 That Boston DRTG makes me so happy. If they ever figure out how to score the basketball they'll be a good team
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Jan 11, 2018 16:26
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scuz posted:Well the last 10 games, we're +4.9 in turnovers and nobody else is even sniffing +4 Holy poo poo that Boston defense.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:26
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Lockback posted:That's a better way of putting it. By active I don't mean athletic, I mean KP is ALWAYS THERE when there's a play anywhere near him, even if he doesn't defend it 100% properly. Lauri seems like he's more frequently pulled out of the play or caught flat-footed. Not at all unusual for a rookie, but I think they'll be different defensively even if they both end up good. Lauri is also very much a 4 defensively at this point. He's more comfortable on the perimeter than in the post, and while his on-ball defense has looked mostly alright (he moves his feet good!) he doesn't seem to have any instincts for how to help. The Portis/Markkanen and Niko/Markkenen lineups give up a whole lot of easy layups because neither big is remotely a capable rim protector
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Jan 11, 2018 16:28
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Dexo probably posted this but I'm posting Lauri's poster again because it makes me so happy https://streamable.com/1nhi9
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Jan 11, 2018 16:30
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https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/951153455229427712 Steph and Durant Tattoo while wearing LeBron's high school jersey This might just be the most simpish thing I have ever loving seen. The most lightskinned thing I have ever witnessed Peak Drake.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:31
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Drake and LeBron are basically the same exact person in different careers.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:35
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LeBron doesn't need ghost basketball players. Free PartyNextDoor from Drake's dungeon.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:35
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Dexo posted:LeBron doesn't need ghost basketball players. RCarr is kinda right in a way though, Lebron is a Packers/Yankees etc fan. The woke fan knows no geological boundaries
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Jan 11, 2018 16:38
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Cool Buff Man posted:RCarr is kinda right in a way though, Lebron is a Packers/Yankees etc fan. The woke fan knows no geological boundaries thats why next year i will be a sixers fan
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Jan 11, 2018 16:43
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Drake is so thirsty for basketball players is what it is.
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Jan 11, 2018 16:43
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Ghost Dog posted:thats why next year i will be a sixers fan I'm gonna grow up to be a Sixers fan
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Jan 11, 2018 16:45
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Ghost Dog posted:thats why next year i will be a steelers fan
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Jan 11, 2018 16:49
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Cool Buff Man posted:RCarr is kinda right in a way though, Lebron is a Packers/Yankees etc fan. The woke fan knows no geological boundaries In his defense growing up is he supposed to suffer as a Browns/Indians fan because ehhhhhhh
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Jan 11, 2018 16:50
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I thought Bron was That Yankees / Cowboys guy?
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Jan 11, 2018 16:52
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Dexo posted:In his defense growing up is he supposed to suffer as a Browns/Indians fan because ehhhhhhh Hahaha yeah that's also true AggressivelyStupid posted:I thought Bron was That Yankees / Cowboys guy? Yea Cowboys, Lil wayne is the packers/lakers/whatever guy, my bad
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Jan 11, 2018 16:52
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https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade/status/951480734539272193 lmao
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Jan 11, 2018 16:53
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AggressivelyStupid posted:I thought Bron was That Yankees / Cowboys guy? Of course he is
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Jan 11, 2018 16:58
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Lmao didn't the young guys loving hate Wade?
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Jan 11, 2018 17:03
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Cool Buff Man posted:Lmao didn't the young guys loving hate Wade? https://twitter.com/BullsBlogger/status/951482448663207936
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Jan 11, 2018 17:05
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Watching washed up Wade tarnish his legacy in real time is both disappointing and extremely satisfying.
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Jan 11, 2018 17:23
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Rondo told him to post that
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Jan 11, 2018 17:30
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Cool Buff Man posted:I'm gonna grow up to be a Sixers fan You will be a very good man.
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Jan 11, 2018 17:34
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Does "putting on some weight" actually like, do something for bigs? Markkanen already looks pretty big to me. How big should he be? What is the comp? Or is it just code for getting stronger. Pretty much every big in the league right now is trying to slim down in an effort to improve their longevity.
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