Recent content by KqWIN

A massive jump has been made, but there's still a long way to go the defensive end:

What other teams are doing is irrelevant to the choice to tank or not tank. Wins and loses count the exact same now versus the end of the year. It does not matter if we're fighting to keep the pick or simply increase our chances at top 4. When lotto day comes, we're going to wish we had more...

It should be noted that defensive rating will be worse when you crash because you don’t get a “stop” when you get the rebound.

Could make the argument that you should go for the rebound regardless. Even the bad offensive rebounding teams see large jumps in OREB% from sending more without much difference in transition shots given up. The argument that offensive rebounding hurts transition defense is mostly vibes...

TBH, I don't think we can make a definitive statement about how Hardy wants to play defense until we get more talent. Coaches adapt to the talent they have, but we have some of the worst defensive talent in the league.

There's no league wide trend here. As you can see in the graphic, the better offensive rebounding teams aren't necessarily worse at giving up transition. Many teams allow even less transition when they send more to the glass. HOU is the best at this, but they are not the only team benefitting...

Like I said, I think he aligns with a lot of NBA players. I don't think that's an issue at all. NBA players aren't who they are because they are scholars.

He's been one of the healthiest guys in the league the past couple seasons. As far as his personality....unfortunately I think he aligns with a lot of NBA players. Wouldn't surprise me if any of the Lauri destination teams turn into MPJ destination teams. Lower cost and commitment.

If the Jazz won't trade Lauri, I wonder if MPJ is another option for the Spurs. He's actually been better than Lauri this year.

Can't decide between Booz and Peterson, but Peterson looking like he's made of glass give the edge to Booz. Also, Dybantsa finally got some stocks!

Offense rebounding leading to transition defense issues is mostly a myth. Jazz don’t have a large problem there. View: https://x.com/crumpledjumper/status/1998573993222357007?s=46&t=O8QgyEFSLCb2qd3SCki2Cw

Good *** game. I wonder if either team will be compelled to make a trade to try and get better for the playoffs. These two franchises will see each other a lot.

Shai choking big time in the clutch. Did not give his team the 2 for 1. Spurs should make the move for Giannis.

omg Bald Eagle giveth taketh

Caruso is the GOAT perimeter defender.