This topic contains 198 replies, has 16 voices, and was last updated by AvatarAvatar llperez 13 years, 7 months ago.

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  • #20834
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    ghettosermon
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    Anyone else watching this? USA looks horrid. Scored 7 points in the first quarter. Odom, Gay, Durant, Iguodala, Granger all getting out muscled down low. USA has no offense at all. Just sloppy one on one moves all over the place. It’s not the WC’s yet but this play could easily continue. No perimeter shooting and no toughness down low, not a good recipe for international play. Not a good sign.

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  • #381612
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    IndianaBasketball
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    You beat me to it.

    Damn… They look AWFUL.

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  • #381631
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    IndianaBasketball
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    You beat me to it.

    Damn… They look AWFUL.

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  • #381614
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Like I said on my post about the roster….THEY needed a couple PF’s.

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  • #381633
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Like I said on my post about the roster….THEY needed a couple PF’s.

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  • #381620
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Team USA’s lack of experience in international play is evident right now.

    They’re really struggling in the half-court.

    Kevin Durant is a light weight.

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  • #381639
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Team USA’s lack of experience in international play is evident right now.

    They’re really struggling in the half-court.

    Kevin Durant is a light weight.

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  • #381622
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    llperez

    durant looks terrible

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  • #381641
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    llperez

    durant looks terrible

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  • #381616
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    ghettosermon
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    Having Iguodala, Granger, and Gay are useless when they have to play PF, they will get owned all day against any solid Euro banger. Also Durant is one of the best scorers in the NBA right now but you can really see how far less ineffective he is when he can’t just draw touch fouls whenever he wants.

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  • #381635
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    ghettosermon
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    Having Iguodala, Granger, and Gay are useless when they have to play PF, they will get owned all day against any solid Euro banger. Also Durant is one of the best scorers in the NBA right now but you can really see how far less ineffective he is when he can’t just draw touch fouls whenever he wants.

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  • #381624
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    I said that before they even got shown up.

    There a running team with no legit big.

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  • #381643
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    I said that before they even got shown up.

    There a running team with no legit big.

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  • #381628
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    ghettosermon
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    3-25 from the field, horrendous. Might not even score 20 in the first half, Lithuania is pretty good but more in the 8-12 range, far from a top tier team.

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  • #381647
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    ghettosermon
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    3-25 from the field, horrendous. Might not even score 20 in the first half, Lithuania is pretty good but more in the 8-12 range, far from a top tier team.

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  • #381630
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    llperez

    yeah, but you also suggested they remedy the big situation by adding jason thompson, marvin williams, and josh smith. You really think that is answer?

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  • #381649
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    llperez

    yeah, but you also suggested they remedy the big situation by adding jason thompson, marvin williams, and josh smith. You really think that is answer?

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  • #381632
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    llperez

    and they are missing open looks. Thats not a big man issue

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  • #381651
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    llperez

    and they are missing open looks. Thats not a big man issue

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  • #381634
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Team USA has to start communication on the defensive end. They’re getting lost on screens.

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  • #381653
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Team USA has to start communication on the defensive end. They’re getting lost on screens.

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  • #381636
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    My god, LL please hop off. I thought it was done….

    They need another legit big. Maybe not the ones I listed by they need one.

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  • #381655
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    My god, LL please hop off. I thought it was done….

    They need another legit big. Maybe not the ones I listed by they need one.

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  • #381638
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    ghettosermon
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    But non of the guys are great shooters. Even guys like Granger, Gay, Iguodala need some shots before they get in rhythm. On this team they aren’t afforded “warm up shots.”

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  • #381657
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    ghettosermon
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    But non of the guys are great shooters. Even guys like Granger, Gay, Iguodala need some shots before they get in rhythm. On this team they aren’t afforded “warm up shots.”

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  • #381640
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    ghettosermon
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    They definitely need a Josh Smith. No one other than Chandler is capable of protecting the rim.

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  • #381659
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    ghettosermon
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    They definitely need a Josh Smith. No one other than Chandler is capable of protecting the rim.

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  • #381644
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    llperez

    why do you think everytime i say something to you im on your nuts? Am i no longer allowed to ever disagree without being on yourt nuts?

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  • #381663
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    llperez

    why do you think everytime i say something to you im on your nuts? Am i no longer allowed to ever disagree without being on yourt nuts?

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  • #381650
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    dwat4444
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    they need K Love to get some post scoring, and curry and gordon to shoot the 3. Those are their two biggest weaknesses.

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  • #381669
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    dwat4444
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    they need K Love to get some post scoring, and curry and gordon to shoot the 3. Those are their two biggest weaknesses.

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  • #381652
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    McDunkin

    This is why USA needs to let role players try out. Korver,Redick,Morrow,Kapono,Novak, etc arent doing anything right now

    Those names dont scream Dream Team but they can drain open shots

    And Coach K should have played Pocius

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  • #381671
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    McDunkin

    This is why USA needs to let role players try out. Korver,Redick,Morrow,Kapono,Novak, etc arent doing anything right now

    Those names dont scream Dream Team but they can drain open shots

    And Coach K should have played Pocius

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  • #381654
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Noone brought it up but you. I said they need a big and here you come ” Like Jason Thompson?”

    Please. Fall back. You have to come on and call me out for no reason? Let it go. Why you even commenting at me for? You honestly must be on my nuts.

    You are allowed to disagree with me but on a topic that was made 2 weeks ago? Yea, you must be holding my nuts. I’m sorry.

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  • #381673
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Noone brought it up but you. I said they need a big and here you come ” Like Jason Thompson?”

    Please. Fall back. You have to come on and call me out for no reason? Let it go. Why you even commenting at me for? You honestly must be on my nuts.

    You are allowed to disagree with me but on a topic that was made 2 weeks ago? Yea, you must be holding my nuts. I’m sorry.

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  • #381658
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    IndianaBasketball
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    It seems like USA is playing on skates… Everybody keeps on slipping and falling.

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  • #381677
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    IndianaBasketball
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    It seems like USA is playing on skates… Everybody keeps on slipping and falling.

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  • #381660
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    llperez

    well you act like you are bragging about being right. "im the one who said they needed pf’s". Actually everyone on this site pretty much agreed the big man situation was weak. WHy do you act like you are the smart one who noticed it? You were upset you got ripped on your post and are trying to say "see i told you guys" but the fact is you got ripped on your post becasue it was weak. You brought up 5 guys they should add and the only one who even slightly made sense was maybe josh smith.

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  • #381679
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    llperez

    well you act like you are bragging about being right. "im the one who said they needed pf’s". Actually everyone on this site pretty much agreed the big man situation was weak. WHy do you act like you are the smart one who noticed it? You were upset you got ripped on your post and are trying to say "see i told you guys" but the fact is you got ripped on your post becasue it was weak. You brought up 5 guys they should add and the only one who even slightly made sense was maybe josh smith.

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  • #381666
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    lakano
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    yea man that court seems real slippery

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  • #381685
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    lakano
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    yea man that court seems real slippery

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  • #381668
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    a little better, but they play like this against some of the better international teams they are going to get blown out.

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  • #381687
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    a little better, but they play like this against some of the better international teams they are going to get blown out.

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  • #381674
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    billyk
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    Team USA is too good for Lithuania, they just need to slow down on offense… I agree with USA needing bangers, they are soft as puddy in the middle..

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  • #381692
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    billyk
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    Team USA is too good for Lithuania, they just need to slow down on offense… I agree with USA needing bangers, they are soft as puddy in the middle..

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  • #381676
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    dwat4444
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    I agree completely. Redick and Korver would’ve been good players for this team. At this point, they have enough athleticism and play making(westbrook, rondo, rose, iggy, gay, durant). what they need are defensive stoppers and shooters

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  • #381694
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    dwat4444
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    I agree completely. Redick and Korver would’ve been good players for this team. At this point, they have enough athleticism and play making(westbrook, rondo, rose, iggy, gay, durant). what they need are defensive stoppers and shooters

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  • #381696
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    iceman21
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    I thought they should have had LaMarcus Aldrige when they found out that Amare was not going to play.

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  • #381678
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    iceman21
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    I thought they should have had LaMarcus Aldrige when they found out that Amare was not going to play.

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  • #381698
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Lamarcus Aldridge is the definition of soft.

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  • #381680
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Lamarcus Aldridge is the definition of soft.

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  • #381700
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    lakano
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    yea i dont get how Tyson Chandler is their only legit center

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  • #381682
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    lakano
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    yea i dont get how Tyson Chandler is their only legit center

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  • #381702
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    ghettosermon
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    Hah never thought I’d say this but we are extremely lucky and should be happy to just be down 1 point at half time. This teams style of play is eerily similar to the 2002 WC’s team which finished 6th place on home soil.

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  • #381684
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    ghettosermon
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    Hah never thought I’d say this but we are extremely lucky and should be happy to just be down 1 point at half time. This teams style of play is eerily similar to the 2002 WC’s team which finished 6th place on home soil.

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  • #381706
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    So what? I didn’t see any post before mine that said they needed another big. I looked. I didn’t see one.

    Noone’s bragging. I said they needed PF help. You read the 1st two posts, they sounded surprise they couldn’t score in the post.

    This is what I’m talking about: Why even comment about me? Why even bring me up? So what If I said it? It’s not a big deal. People disagreed with me and I moved on. You must be so upset about it for no reason. I’m not arguing with you over a post made 2 weeks ago. You must be bored if your gonna attack it…AGAIN.

    Like I said, that’s just holding my nuts man. If I didn’t comment on this, you would have never said anything about it. I didn’t name 5 guys, I said ” I was them, I would remove 3 and put in these 3″ I also named guys who I would at least brought to try outs.

    Please, why even attack me on it then? Please explain that….

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  • #381688
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    So what? I didn’t see any post before mine that said they needed another big. I looked. I didn’t see one.

    Noone’s bragging. I said they needed PF help. You read the 1st two posts, they sounded surprise they couldn’t score in the post.

    This is what I’m talking about: Why even comment about me? Why even bring me up? So what If I said it? It’s not a big deal. People disagreed with me and I moved on. You must be so upset about it for no reason. I’m not arguing with you over a post made 2 weeks ago. You must be bored if your gonna attack it…AGAIN.

    Like I said, that’s just holding my nuts man. If I didn’t comment on this, you would have never said anything about it. I didn’t name 5 guys, I said ” I was them, I would remove 3 and put in these 3″ I also named guys who I would at least brought to try outs.

    Please, why even attack me on it then? Please explain that….

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  • #381708
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    llperez

    Missed a lot of ft’s too.

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  • #381690
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    llperez

    Missed a lot of ft’s too.

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  • #381710
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    ghettosermon
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    Brendan Haywood, Taj Gibson, Josh Smith, Roy Hibbert, Paul Milsap could provide that size and shot blocking they desperately need. I still feel like Javale should have made the team. He’s not the strongest guy but he can block shots unlike the guys we have down low like Odom, Gay, Durant, Granger, who are struggling physically.

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  • #381693
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    ghettosermon
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    Brendan Haywood, Taj Gibson, Josh Smith, Roy Hibbert, Paul Milsap could provide that size and shot blocking they desperately need. I still feel like Javale should have made the team. He’s not the strongest guy but he can block shots unlike the guys we have down low like Odom, Gay, Durant, Granger, who are struggling physically.

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  • #381713
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Or do you just wanna argue with me?

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  • #381695
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Or do you just wanna argue with me?

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  • #381699
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    McDunkin

    its off topic…but that midget in the milk commercial with Bosh is lookin kind of good

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  • #381717
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    McDunkin

    its off topic…but that midget in the milk commercial with Bosh is lookin kind of good

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  • #381701
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    IndianaBasketball
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    I don’t know… Other than Josh Smith, I don’t know about anybody else on that list.

    Roy Hibbert doesn’t rebound and isn’t really physical at all.

    Taj Gibson isn’t physical.

    Paul Milsap is tough/physical, but he doesn’t provide size. He’s what… 6′ 6″?

    I don’t know if Brandan Haywood was really an option.

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  • #381719
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    IndianaBasketball
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    I don’t know… Other than Josh Smith, I don’t know about anybody else on that list.

    Roy Hibbert doesn’t rebound and isn’t really physical at all.

    Taj Gibson isn’t physical.

    Paul Milsap is tough/physical, but he doesn’t provide size. He’s what… 6′ 6″?

    I don’t know if Brandan Haywood was really an option.

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  • #381703
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    Did Al Jefferson get a Invite?
    (and why does it look like I spelled his name wrong?)

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    Ahkasi Clay
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    Did Al Jefferson get a Invite?
    (and why does it look like I spelled his name wrong?)

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  • #381705
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    llperez

    well, if you want to continue this as to why i "attack" you, i just come on here and if you had said i htink they need pf’s then i wouldnt have said anything. Instead you made 2 post about how you had already said it and you came off like you were braggin. Like hey everybody, i already called it the bigs are weak. And in case you didnt read the first post, here is another one reminding you i said it before. Look at me i called it. Yeah, im not sure why the usa didnt make dwight howard join or tell bynum that he was not allowed to have surgery becasue he had to play, you called it.

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  • #381722
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    llperez

    well, if you want to continue this as to why i "attack" you, i just come on here and if you had said i htink they need pf’s then i wouldnt have said anything. Instead you made 2 post about how you had already said it and you came off like you were braggin. Like hey everybody, i already called it the bigs are weak. And in case you didnt read the first post, here is another one reminding you i said it before. Look at me i called it. Yeah, im not sure why the usa didnt make dwight howard join or tell bynum that he was not allowed to have surgery becasue he had to play, you called it.

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  • #381709
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    First off, if you were smart. You would go back and read it. I ASKED, not said ” Bill Simmons asked why Howard wasn’t playing.” and I wonder why they didn’t ask Bynum.

    I said IN THE FU.CK.ING POST- I don’t know the whole format into how they pick the players.

    Yea, you still give me crap for it. Also, In the 2nd post about them being a running team- I was responding to Ghettomosterson and what he said. Not “restating” it twice to sound correct.

    Can you PLEASE, just let it go.

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  • #381727
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    First off, if you were smart. You would go back and read it. I ASKED, not said ” Bill Simmons asked why Howard wasn’t playing.” and I wonder why they didn’t ask Bynum.

    I said IN THE FU.CK.ING POST- I don’t know the whole format into how they pick the players.

    Yea, you still give me crap for it. Also, In the 2nd post about them being a running team- I was responding to Ghettomosterson and what he said. Not “restating” it twice to sound correct.

    Can you PLEASE, just let it go.

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  • #381711
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    yaboymal
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    calm down people they have to hit there groove they have only had 3 weeks w eachother while these euro teams have been playing with eachother for years as soon as things start to click they will do good because they are missing easy shots they normally make like rudy gay omfg!

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    yaboymal
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    calm down people they have to hit there groove they have only had 3 weeks w eachother while these euro teams have been playing with eachother for years as soon as things start to click they will do good because they are missing easy shots they normally make like rudy gay omfg!

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  • #381712
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    IndianaBasketball
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    @Mr.Knick 32

    It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.

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  • #381731
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    IndianaBasketball
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    @Mr.Knick 32

    It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.

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  • #381714
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    yaboymal
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    they are playing exeptional defense not good or great.. so its there offense that needs to get going and they have more than enough talent to do that

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  • #381733
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    yaboymal
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    they are playing exeptional defense not good or great.. so its there offense that needs to get going and they have more than enough talent to do that

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  • #381716
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    llperez

    yes, i can just let it go. Its done.

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  • #381735
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    llperez

    yes, i can just let it go. Its done.

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  • #381718
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.

    It’s not but like I said before, just let it go. I’m not gonna argue something that happened 2 weeks ago. Why even start arguing about it? It’s not personal but just don’t attack me on something I said and then MISQUOTE me on it.

    Also.

    It’s done.

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  • #381737
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.

    It’s not but like I said before, just let it go. I’m not gonna argue something that happened 2 weeks ago. Why even start arguing about it? It’s not personal but just don’t attack me on something I said and then MISQUOTE me on it.

    Also.

    It’s done.

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  • #381721
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    lakano
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    Is the ball smaller or something all these missed shots and free throws its starting to bother me…lol

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  • #381739
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    lakano
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    Is the ball smaller or something all these missed shots and free throws its starting to bother me…lol

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  • #381723
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    I’m diggin the white on white for the names on the uniforms.

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    Ahkasi Clay
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    I’m diggin the white on white for the names on the uniforms.

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  • #381724
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    McDunkin

    awww llperez You used to be fierce. You used to be ruthless!

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  • #381743
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    McDunkin

    awww llperez You used to be fierce. You used to be ruthless!

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  • #381726
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Westbrook has been one of the best players today, despite his turnovers. He even just hit a three-pointer.

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    IndianaBasketball
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    Westbrook has been one of the best players today, despite his turnovers. He even just hit a three-pointer.

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  • #381728
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    llperez

    yeah, the ball seems to be effecting them. I think they use those foamposite balls that the nba tried to intorduce a few years ago. I actually liked them. They have better grip and seem lighter.

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  • #381747
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    llperez

    yeah, the ball seems to be effecting them. I think they use those foamposite balls that the nba tried to intorduce a few years ago. I actually liked them. They have better grip and seem lighter.

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  • #381730
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    llperez

    what you mean mcdunkin, im just a misunderstood pussycat

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  • #381749
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    llperez

    what you mean mcdunkin, im just a misunderstood pussycat

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  • #381732
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    IndianaBasketball
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    I HATED those balls.

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  • #381751
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    IndianaBasketball
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    I HATED those balls.

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  • #381734
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    llperez

    westbrook being the shooter, who saw that coming?

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  • #381753
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    llperez

    westbrook being the shooter, who saw that coming?

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  • #381736
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    IndianaBasketball
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    That last cut is going to be HARD.

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  • #381754
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    IndianaBasketball
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    That last cut is going to be HARD.

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  • #381738
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    Pos. Starter Bench Reserve Inactive
    C Marc Gasol Fran Vázquez Pau Gasol
    PF Felipe Reyes Jorge Garbajosa Víctor Claver
    SF Rudy Fernández Álex Mumbrú Fernando San Emeterio
    SG Juan Carlos Navarro Sergio Llull
    PG José Calderón Ricky Rubio

    This is a nice team!

    and will have the support from the fans

    I call the U.S. losing by 15 pts

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    Ahkasi Clay
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    Pos. Starter Bench Reserve Inactive
    C Marc Gasol Fran Vázquez Pau Gasol
    PF Felipe Reyes Jorge Garbajosa Víctor Claver
    SF Rudy Fernández Álex Mumbrú Fernando San Emeterio
    SG Juan Carlos Navarro Sergio Llull
    PG José Calderón Ricky Rubio

    This is a nice team!

    and will have the support from the fans

    I call the U.S. losing by 15 pts

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  • #381742
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    I think Gordon is getting the last spot over Curry

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    Mr.Knick 32
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    I think Gordon is getting the last spot over Curry

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  • #381744
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    lakano
    Participant

    Rondo always pokes the ball out from behind … I hated when he used it on Kobe… love it now

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  • #381763
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    lakano
    Participant

    Rondo always pokes the ball out from behind … I hated when he used it on Kobe… love it now

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  • #381746
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    llperez

    international play is one of the biggest differences since i started watching ball back in 1992. It used to be anything less then a 20 point win was a dissapointment.

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  • #381765
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    llperez

    international play is one of the biggest differences since i started watching ball back in 1992. It used to be anything less then a 20 point win was a dissapointment.

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  • #381748
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    IndianaBasketball
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    DAMN! Rudy Gay just got knocked the F out lol.

    Reminds me of Horry vs Nash.

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  • #381767
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    DAMN! Rudy Gay just got knocked the F out lol.

    Reminds me of Horry vs Nash.

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  • #381758
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Curry is a great shooter and can play both backcourt positions, but he isn’t physical and doesn’t defend like Westbrook or Gordon.

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  • #381776
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Curry is a great shooter and can play both backcourt positions, but he isn’t physical and doesn’t defend like Westbrook or Gordon.

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  • #381762
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    ghettosermon
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    He won’t be but as good as he is I think Granger should be cut. He’s not as strong as Gay and Iguodala down low, and I don’t think he’s a good enough 3 point shooter to warrant being on the roster. This team is obviously guard heavy so you might as well keep both Gordon and Curry, it’s not like Granger adds any size really.

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  • #381780
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    ghettosermon
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    He won’t be but as good as he is I think Granger should be cut. He’s not as strong as Gay and Iguodala down low, and I don’t think he’s a good enough 3 point shooter to warrant being on the roster. This team is obviously guard heavy so you might as well keep both Gordon and Curry, it’s not like Granger adds any size really.

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  • #381766
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    LazarusMunoz
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    anyone have any news on Steph Curry? will he play at all?

    Gordon n Westbrook looking pretty good today

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  • #381784
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    LazarusMunoz
    Participant

    anyone have any news on Steph Curry? will he play at all?

    Gordon n Westbrook looking pretty good today

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  • #381768
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    llperez

    yeah, i think curry might get cut. And does anyone know why love aint playing?

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  • #381786
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    llperez

    yeah, i think curry might get cut. And does anyone know why love aint playing?

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  • #381777
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Gordon looks good on D

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  • #381794
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Gordon looks good on D

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  • #381779
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    I believe K-Love is hurt as well.

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  • #381796
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    I believe K-Love is hurt as well.

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  • #381781
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    lakano
    Participant

    lmao held my breath on that rudy gay dunk

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  • #381798
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    lakano
    Participant

    lmao held my breath on that rudy gay dunk

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  • #381783
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Correction… He looks GREAT on D

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  • #381800
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Correction… He looks GREAT on D

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  • #381785
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    LazarusMunoz
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    Gordon is an absolute lock with his insane defense!!! Kid is busting out of his shell!

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  • #381802
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    LazarusMunoz
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    Gordon is an absolute lock with his insane defense!!! Kid is busting out of his shell!

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  • #381787
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Love’s rebounding and outlet passing will be usefull in this type of game.

    I see the USA team struggling in the half court. They’ll need to pressure the ball, create turnovers and get out in transition.

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  • #381804
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Love’s rebounding and outlet passing will be usefull in this type of game.

    I see the USA team struggling in the half court. They’ll need to pressure the ball, create turnovers and get out in transition.

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  • #381789
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    llperez

    between this game and the france game, i actually think both westbrook and gordon look better defenisvely then rondo has.

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  • #381806
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    llperez

    between this game and the france game, i actually think both westbrook and gordon look better defenisvely then rondo has.

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  • #381791
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    llperez

    lol, rondo says shut up perez

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  • #381808
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    llperez

    lol, rondo says shut up perez

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  • #381795
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Westbrook and Gordon changed the game to me

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  • #381812
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Westbrook and Gordon changed the game to me

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  • #381797
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    Mr.Knick 32
    Participant

    Agreed. Love will be big help down low in the post.

    I think Rondo should be a starter. I don’t understand even having Billups. Is Billups playing today? I’m in and out on this game.

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  • #381814
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    Agreed. Love will be big help down low in the post.

    I think Rondo should be a starter. I don’t understand even having Billups. Is Billups playing today? I’m in and out on this game.

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  • #381803
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    McDunkin

    martynas andriuskevicius???

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  • #381820
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    McDunkin

    martynas andriuskevicius???

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  • #381807
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    nvm, I see him.

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  • #381824
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    Mr.Knick 32
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    nvm, I see him.

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  • #381813
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Billups has been sloppy…

    As surprising is it is, Durant isn’t THAT great of a fit in FIBA. He’s not physical and it’s clearly affecting him. It’s like him vs the Lakers all over again.

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  • #381830
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Billups has been sloppy…

    As surprising is it is, Durant isn’t THAT great of a fit in FIBA. He’s not physical and it’s clearly affecting him. It’s like him vs the Lakers all over again.

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  • #381815
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    ghettosermon
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    Kevin Love sighting.

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  • #381833
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    ghettosermon
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    Kevin Love sighting.

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  • #381819
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Has Derrick Rose even played in the second half?

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  • #381836
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Has Derrick Rose even played in the second half?

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  • #381823
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Nevermind… Here he is

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  • #381840
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    IndianaBasketball
    Participant

    Nevermind… Here he is

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  • #381825
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    McDunkin

    Why isnt Coach K pressing all game long?

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  • #381842
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    McDunkin

    Why isnt Coach K pressing all game long?

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  • #381831
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    llperez

    yeah, billups has striked me all along throughout this process as he plays like he is so good he doesnt have to try his hardest. Hes laughing while missing ft’s and throwing sloppy passes. But just as a type that he hits another 3 showing why he is so valuable.

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  • #381848
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    llperez

    yeah, billups has striked me all along throughout this process as he plays like he is so good he doesnt have to try his hardest. Hes laughing while missing ft’s and throwing sloppy passes. But just as a type that he hits another 3 showing why he is so valuable.

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  • #381832
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    down goes love

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  • #381850
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    down goes love

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  • #381839
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    stanford hoops

    looking forward to seeing my boy vasquez play against u.s.a tommorrow..if hes recovered from his injury

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  • #381856
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    stanford hoops

    looking forward to seeing my boy vasquez play against u.s.a tommorrow..if hes recovered from his injury

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  • #381841
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    ghettosermon
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    Too bad if Curry gets cut. He’s the best shooter on the team.

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  • #381858
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    ghettosermon
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    Too bad if Curry gets cut. He’s the best shooter on the team.

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  • #381843
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    I’d keep Curry over Granger, the U.S. needs the outside shooting.

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  • #381860
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    Ahkasi Clay
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    I’d keep Curry over Granger, the U.S. needs the outside shooting.

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  • #381845
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    IndianaBasketball
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    I don’t know about cutting Granger…

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  • #381862
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    IndianaBasketball
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    I don’t know about cutting Granger…

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  • #381849
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    McDunkin

    IndianaBasketball …arent the Warriors your favorite team? i thought you would be for it

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  • #381866
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    McDunkin

    IndianaBasketball …arent the Warriors your favorite team? i thought you would be for it

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  • #381853
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    lakano
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    Hope Spain doesnt just throw tomorrows game… its been a couple of years since ive seen Rubio in action

    Anyone think he’ll have much of an impact on the game considering it’s a “friendly”

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  • #381870
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    lakano
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    Hope Spain doesnt just throw tomorrows game… its been a couple of years since ive seen Rubio in action

    Anyone think he’ll have much of an impact on the game considering it’s a “friendly”

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  • #381857
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    IndianaBasketball
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    @McDunkin

    I’m not a Warriors fan. I’m a Pacers fan, but I support the Blazers (Oden and Roy) and Clippers (Gordon).

    Granger didn’t play well today, but at 6′ 8″ and able to play the 3/4… I don’t think they can let him go.

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  • #381874
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    IndianaBasketball
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    @McDunkin

    I’m not a Warriors fan. I’m a Pacers fan, but I support the Blazers (Oden and Roy) and Clippers (Gordon).

    Granger didn’t play well today, but at 6′ 8″ and able to play the 3/4… I don’t think they can let him go.

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  • #381859
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    IndianaBasketball
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    @lakano

    I can’t wait to see Rubio. He has his hands full with Rondo, Westbrook and Rose though. They’re going to pressure the hell out of him, so I’m anxious to see how he handles it.

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  • #381876
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    IndianaBasketball
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    @lakano

    I can’t wait to see Rubio. He has his hands full with Rondo, Westbrook and Rose though. They’re going to pressure the hell out of him, so I’m anxious to see how he handles it.

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  • #381861
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    McDunkin

    it was a bad joke man i know you bleed big bird yellow

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  • #381878
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    McDunkin

    it was a bad joke man i know you bleed big bird yellow

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  • #381863
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Lmao… I was like, “Huh… Doesn’t this foo see my jersey?” lol.

    On another note though… Would it be dumb to cut Kevin Love?

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  • #381880
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    IndianaBasketball
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    Lmao… I was like, “Huh… Doesn’t this foo see my jersey?” lol.

    On another note though… Would it be dumb to cut Kevin Love?

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  • #381867
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    McDunkin

    I think it depends on how bad his injury is, but when healthy his game is tailor made for international play

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  • #381884
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    McDunkin

    I think it depends on how bad his injury is, but when healthy his game is tailor made for international play

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  • #381871
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    Demarcus Oneal
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    It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup

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  • #381888
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    Demarcus Oneal
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    It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup

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  • #381873
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    Demarcus Oneal
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    It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup

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  • #381890
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    Demarcus Oneal
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    It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup

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  • #381875
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    andxxx
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    Granger needs to be cut gordon, westbrook, and curry have been too good when given the chance they already got a.i, durant and gay there’s no need for him

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  • #381892
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    andxxx
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    Granger needs to be cut gordon, westbrook, and curry have been too good when given the chance they already got a.i, durant and gay there’s no need for him

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  • #381904
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    ghettosermon
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    I agree on Granger being cut. Durant, Rudy, and Iguodala have proven to be stronger down low. Rudy has actually surprised me with how tough he is down low. Now that Granger is strictly there really for shooting I’d rather have Curry. At the same tone even though Love should make it if they just plan on burying him on the bench the whole time, Boozer style, they might as well keep Granger the more versatile scorer. Still though the cut is probably Westbrook or Curry. Sucks though because Curry is a lights out shooter who can play point, and Westbrook is the best on ball defender we have and a slightly more reliable shooter than Rondo.

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  • #381919
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    ghettosermon
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    I agree on Granger being cut. Durant, Rudy, and Iguodala have proven to be stronger down low. Rudy has actually surprised me with how tough he is down low. Now that Granger is strictly there really for shooting I’d rather have Curry. At the same tone even though Love should make it if they just plan on burying him on the bench the whole time, Boozer style, they might as well keep Granger the more versatile scorer. Still though the cut is probably Westbrook or Curry. Sucks though because Curry is a lights out shooter who can play point, and Westbrook is the best on ball defender we have and a slightly more reliable shooter than Rondo.

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  • #381955
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    stealsgalore
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    Indianabasketball I agree the final cut’s going to be an extremely diffucult decision

    Westbrook and Gordon both played extremely well today, which is bad news for the injured Steph Curry. Does anyone know if he’ll get to play tommorow?

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  • #381939
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    stealsgalore
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    Indianabasketball I agree the final cut’s going to be an extremely diffucult decision

    Westbrook and Gordon both played extremely well today, which is bad news for the injured Steph Curry. Does anyone know if he’ll get to play tommorow?

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  • #381953
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    EzeEd
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    we just were’nt making shots in the 1st half, it wasn’t Lit’s defense, we just didn’t shoot well or even decently. The defense was tremendous, especially on the perimeter. Coach K left Rondo and Billups in too long in the 1st half, especially when Billups wasn’t hitting any jumpers, and then he brought in Westbrook and then Rose and got the same result; waited WAY too long to bring in Gordon. Eric came in and the game immediately changed in our favor. We missed 2 breakaway dunks, Gay and Gordon……who’d have thought that Iggy would have made our 1st 3 pt shot, lol. It was our 1st game, which may account for our poor shooting? Lit played less zone than I thought they would, we got decent penetration but not a lot of finishes, Very poor ft shooting by us. Team is still learning, played a good 2nd half against an “experienced” team…….we will have to get better and put two halfs together. Lastly, how ironic would it have been if that full-court shot just before halftime had gone in——we’d have led at half after missing so many 15-18ft jumpers?

    Are they going to use that trapaziod lane in these games?

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  • #381969
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    EzeEd
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    we just were’nt making shots in the 1st half, it wasn’t Lit’s defense, we just didn’t shoot well or even decently. The defense was tremendous, especially on the perimeter. Coach K left Rondo and Billups in too long in the 1st half, especially when Billups wasn’t hitting any jumpers, and then he brought in Westbrook and then Rose and got the same result; waited WAY too long to bring in Gordon. Eric came in and the game immediately changed in our favor. We missed 2 breakaway dunks, Gay and Gordon……who’d have thought that Iggy would have made our 1st 3 pt shot, lol. It was our 1st game, which may account for our poor shooting? Lit played less zone than I thought they would, we got decent penetration but not a lot of finishes, Very poor ft shooting by us. Team is still learning, played a good 2nd half against an “experienced” team…….we will have to get better and put two halfs together. Lastly, how ironic would it have been if that full-court shot just before halftime had gone in——we’d have led at half after missing so many 15-18ft jumpers?

    Are they going to use that trapaziod lane in these games?

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  • #381976
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    stealsgalore
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    We’ve had slow starts in both games (although this game was much worse than the France game)

    Our defense was good but I think we’ll really see how good it is when we see it against the elite guards of Spain (Lithuania’s guards are not nearly of the same quality)

    Durant looks way too weak right now, hopefully he will adjust and start hitting his jumper, he’s goin to have to pony up if the U.S. has a chance. Actually the whole team will, we’re going to have to start playing much more physical.

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  • #381991
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    stealsgalore
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    We’ve had slow starts in both games (although this game was much worse than the France game)

    Our defense was good but I think we’ll really see how good it is when we see it against the elite guards of Spain (Lithuania’s guards are not nearly of the same quality)

    Durant looks way too weak right now, hopefully he will adjust and start hitting his jumper, he’s goin to have to pony up if the U.S. has a chance. Actually the whole team will, we’re going to have to start playing much more physical.

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  • #381986
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    llperez

    im not saying durant isnt very important and that he wont lead the team in scoring, but hes not a guy that team usa can sit back and expect him to carry them. He is still kinda weak and doesnt have the best one on one ball handling.

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  • #382001
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    llperez

    im not saying durant isnt very important and that he wont lead the team in scoring, but hes not a guy that team usa can sit back and expect him to carry them. He is still kinda weak and doesnt have the best one on one ball handling.

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  • #381992
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    stealsgalore
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    Totally agree llperez especially if Durant’s playing the PF. I’d rather start Odom at the 4 move Durant to the 3 Iggy to the 2 and have Rondo come of the bench. After today I have a bad feeling he’ll be abused by bigger 4’s in the tournament.

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  • #382007
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    stealsgalore
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    Totally agree llperez especially if Durant’s playing the PF. I’d rather start Odom at the 4 move Durant to the 3 Iggy to the 2 and have Rondo come of the bench. After today I have a bad feeling he’ll be abused by bigger 4’s in the tournament.

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  • #381998
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    llperez

    yeah, im looking at that spain roster and the thought of durant playing pf is a littel concerning. He can do it in stretches. Chandler and odom are gonna have to be on top of their games all tournament. The biggest USA advantage is permiter defense and the ability to creat turnovers and wreak havoc.

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  • #382013
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    llperez

    yeah, im looking at that spain roster and the thought of durant playing pf is a littel concerning. He can do it in stretches. Chandler and odom are gonna have to be on top of their games all tournament. The biggest USA advantage is permiter defense and the ability to creat turnovers and wreak havoc.

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