"AK has played great this year."
just not tonight, last night, or the game before.
just not tonight, last night, or the game before.
How come AK isn't given any slack?
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Gyp Rosetti
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Yeah, I did notice that. Maybe he's starting to hit his stride.
Gyp Rosetti
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Um, Friday night AK had 17 points (on just 8 shots), 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals. But um, okay.
That line was a joke Krazee. He did have a good game against the Magic.
Let's look at the games right before that....
I didn't like his play against Miami. He had more fouls and turnovers than rebounds or assists.
How bout his game against Memphi,s 1-10? ouch.
He also put up a real stinker in the Dallas loss at home too. 5 pts, 4 boards, and 1 dime in 30 mins? That's a disgusting line from AK.
Last night 6 pts, 0 dimes? Gross.
Counting last night that's 4 un-"great" games, and one "great" one on Friday.
That's the problem with AK. He doesn't bring it everynight. Not even close.
Gyp Rosetti
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Oh, okay. You won't hear any arguments from me.
Why is James automatically getting into the lane? Is there no help defense now? No show on the pick for him to go around, no sag from other defenders? Has James' jump shot become unreliable this year?
Giving a reliable shot to a decent/good outside shooter is a good result for any offensive set. Why just give it away by going under screens? Yes, the wide-open shot is a bigger threat than driving through traffic. If it wasn't, James would never take them.
He did not take off any of the games I saw, but I only get to see a small number. Somethimes he was not involved in the offense, but the defensive effort was there each time.
I just don't think AK's passion is basketball. It's only his job.
We've heard reports(maybe untrue) about how he was the first to leave practice.
It didn't seem like AK was ever apart of the pre-season voluntary scrimmages.
A team leader isn't the first to leave practice, or one that rarely stays late to work on their game.
Seems like even Memo is more passionate with his work he puts in. I recall a report a few years back that Memo had logged
the most time in the Jazz's weight room. That was surprising.
The people that succeed in the NBA usually love basketball, and/or just have a really good work ethic.
AK seems to not have either. That's the sad part. The talent is there, the desire, passion, and love of the game are not.
We've heard reports(maybe untrue) about how he was the first to leave practice.
It didn't seem like AK was ever apart of the pre-season voluntary scrimmages.
A team leader isn't the first to leave practice, or one that rarely stays late to work on their game.
Seems like even Memo is more passionate with his work he puts in. I recall a report a few years back that Memo had logged
the most time in the Jazz's weight room. That was surprising.
The people that succeed in the NBA usually love basketball, and/or just have a really good work ethic.
AK seems to not have either. That's the sad part. The talent is there, the desire, passion, and love of the game are not.
PearlWatson
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I don't doubt Kirilenko loves basketball. I do think he is a moody guy, who was successful at too young of an age. Like a child star he lacks emotional maturity. I'm sure he has been frustrated with injuries and distracted with video gaming and a cushy life, but he still has passion and desire...doesn't show it in his stoic demeanor.
InGameStrategy
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I don't associate the following picture with "stoic demeanor."
I'll grant you that Kirilenko loves basketball. I can think of about 18 million reasons why he loves basketball this year alone.
He just doesn't like the effort necessary to maximize his ability--or even approach justifying his salary. Or maybe even half of it.
By contrast, Paul Millsap loves basketball--and respects it by being the best player that his talents allow. Unfortunately PM's respect for basketball isn't enough to slow down Nowitzki--not that AK's lackadaisical love is.
LunaticWolf
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I don't associate the following picture with "stoic demeanor."
I'll grant you that Kirilenko loves basketball. I can think of about 18 million reasons why he loves basketball this year alone.
He just doesn't like the effort necessary to maximize his ability--or even approach justifying his salary. Or maybe even half of it.
By contrast, Paul Millsap loves basketball--and respects it by being the best player that his talents allow. Unfortunately PM's respect for basketball isn't enough to slow down Nowitzki--not that AK's lackadaisical love is.
So what do you suggest we do? Trade him?
The offers we are going to get will be another ridiculously over-paid player, and a draft pick player.
A Jerome James and a "promising" young player.
Is that what we really need?