Paul George and Kawhi to the Clippers

[fishonjazz]

After contemplating this and the Green signing, I’m officially worried. They aren’t a “super” team, but they might actually be as good as one considering their ability to overpower the opposition on the wing (and downshifting as dual-forwards when needed) and their defensive potential. They’re a super switchable team with two guys that can get their own shot better than almost anyone and if in a rhythm are a threat to hit from anywhere. They’re kind of a matchup nightmare for the Jazz (we’re gonna roll out a small SG that will be forced to matchup against a player big enough to play PF full-time and athletic enough to guard PGs), so that isn’t cool. One would hope they downshift to close the game as that would be more preferable on matchups for the Jazz’s projected closers.

Come on injuries


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[Engorged On Unborn Gore]

we’re gonna roll out a small SG that will be forced to matchup against a player big enough to play PF full-time and athletic enough to guard PGs), so that isn’t cool.

Sure, but it has to be Kawhi doesn’t it? George didn’t contain DM when we beat the Thunder two years ago.

So to truly neutralize Mitchell, its Leonard. Meaning George guards Bogdonovic, which is a complex and interesting matchup.

Beverly guarding Conley is messy, but still an advantage for the Jazz. Gobert has an advantage over every Clipper in the paint, and it is not close.

So to start, the Jazz can run every set against the Clips’ best defensive lineup with a Conley/Gobert PNR that is an advantage matchup for the Jazz.

So when the Jazz roll Ingles out there, who do they leave to double Conley to get the ball out of his hands? Or who helps down low when Rudy rolls to the basket? No one. They have to play straight up man-to-man.

What this means for the Clippers is that this isn’t really a matter of neutralizing Mitchell. Their best defenders (who can guard the 1, but typically will not) will play away from the Jazz’ best offensive advantage on most sets.

 

[LoPo]

Yes, he doesn’t want to be thought of as the MEGA star to not bring a ring to LA, and yes he cares, I get it, but coming to LA was also about business and many other things. While he put up great stats, his body broke down and was lazy on the court unlike any other year for LBJ. Not only is he focused on basketball, but his focus is in other things as well.

Coming to LA was not all about basketball, and while he thinks he’s putting all his energy into basketball, he’s not. And it shows. Who would’ve ever thought he would pull a hamstring?

Then there’s this.



LBJ was lazy as hell, he played even less defense than he has in the past couple years. It’s well documented that he isn’t the defender he once was, but last year was a whole new level beyond that.

He’s still committed to basketball, but he didn’t come to LA just for basketball, it’s like getting a girl on the side, along with your wife. As hard as one might try, you can’t be as committed to your wife if you have a girl on the side, no matter how hard you try.

Pre-injury when LA was the 4 seed in the west despite a broken roster, you are wrong. After the injury, you are right.

LeBron didn't coast through the season. Nobody coasts at 28 7 and 7 with that mess. The media loves to take shots at LeBron any chance they get. I wouldn't underestimate the man especially with AD, Danny Green, Kuz, and now Cousins. The Lakers will be super tough if they stay healthy.

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