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He's kind of got that BDE(Big Douche Energy) but you gotta respect his work ethic. The dude is going to hate retiring from the game as much as anyone ever has. They could probably have retirement parades for him in Cleveland, Miami and LA and people would turn out. Coming out of high school you might have thought it would be tough to live up to his hype but he's exceeded even the highest expectations. They talked about his son's health scare changing his outlook to where he now cherishes every day more.
Austin Reaves has 20 points in 12 minutes. He's an interesting story, unheralded out of high school and spent 5 years at Wichita State and Oklahoma. He declined being chosen 42nd by the Pistons and instead sign a two-way contract with the Lakers in the summer of 2021 then signed a four-year $54 million contract in summer 2023.
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It's just more greatness and unprecedented play from a man that age.
Doesn't always have to be about the goat. LeBron is amazing. So was Jordan. So was magic, Hakeem, bird, so is Steph, Gianni's, jokic.
Just enjoy watching one of the best to do it
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HermanG
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I've been calling Myles Turner soft but lately I've seen some games where he has turned up his physicality a bit. Then I watch the IST Final and AD just sonned him as bad as I've ever seen anyone get sonned, and I was like "Nope, still soft".
I really hope Kessler learns to be more physical and assertive in the paint, especially on offense. Be the bully, not the one being bullied.
I really hope Kessler learns to be more physical and assertive in the paint, especially on offense. Be the bully, not the one being bullied.
FrenchJazzFa
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AD is really incredible when healthy. I remember Rudy saying it's one of the toughest matchup he got. if AD and LBJ stay healthy they will be a threat in the PO.
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really weird watching Exum play like a competent NBA player
He's a late bloomer
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sooo many injuries He's looked great for the Mavs the last few games
SoberasHotRod
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I'm glad to see it, he was always a hard worker and had some bad breaks with all the injuries. Somehow he got much tougher playing in Europe.
FrenchJazzFa
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This was one of the worst game i have seen from Refs..... 40 FT to 20, putting fouls on KAT And Rudy very early in the game which limit them a lot. But i admit Zion look in better hsape tonight and play well.
FrenchJazzFa
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Is it me or i have the felling that some teams start tanking really in the season? Seems that the course to be bad will be tough this year. At least SA play will all his guys. But they are terrible. Never seen a team playing so bad even with Wemby. If they count only on guys improving, it will be long before they become a centender. They have to buy at least 2 confirmed players if they want to be good in then next 2 or 3 years.
Tremendous Upside
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Please tell me why many teams are guarding Zion on the perimeter like he's Steph Curry? He's taken two 3pt shots in his last five games and made none. He's the ultimate non-shooting ballhandler.
It makes no sense. I'm not saying it's easy to stop Zion in any case, but please for the love of God... just sag off him when he catches it on the arc, sit on his left hand and see what happens. We all know he will go right for a couple of dribbles and then try a hard pivot back to his strong side so he can float up a lefty layup.
You're telling me that's too hard for an NBA team defense to anticipate?
Incidentally, this is exactly how LeBron destroyed Zion recently:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty7A9pTTEp4
It makes no sense. I'm not saying it's easy to stop Zion in any case, but please for the love of God... just sag off him when he catches it on the arc, sit on his left hand and see what happens. We all know he will go right for a couple of dribbles and then try a hard pivot back to his strong side so he can float up a lefty layup.
You're telling me that's too hard for an NBA team defense to anticipate?
Incidentally, this is exactly how LeBron destroyed Zion recently:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty7A9pTTEp4
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Because if you let Zion dribble uncontested into the paint it's an and 1 waiting to happen.
HermanG
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Plus giving Zion 2 step speed and taking a charge from him isnt something most NBA players are willing to do.
Lebron takes charges like a boss though, which is remarkable for his age.