Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 9:04pm
Josh Smith is in his like 9th year in the league, Griffin his 2nd. Josh Smith is a very good player, but also an enigma. He takes horrendous shots. This is the first year in his career he has actually taken on responsibility and been a leader and played hard.2kool4skool;1165646 wrote:What's better: Griffin averaging 21 and 11 with awful defense, or Josh Smith averaging 19 and 10 with great defense?
I'm also not convinced Smith wouldn't average more points than Griffin if you switched their teams.
To me, Griffin is a Josh Smith caliber player. Nothing more, nothing less. Is he a very good player? Certainly. But far from worthy of the hype he receives.
2kool4skool
Posts: 1,804
May 8, 2012 9:06pm
I'm disregarding future potential and talking about now. Griffin is a glorified Josh Smith with worse defense.Laley23;1165653 wrote:Josh Smith is in his like 9th year in the league, Griffin his 2nd
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 9:13pm
Well then yeah, that makes sense. Still think people are underrating him a bit, because he is very unlikeable on the court. But I cant disagree his game needs a lot of work. I think we see a big improvement next year after they lose in the playoffs and he realized what it takes. Having Chris Paul all offseason will really help him learn to work and improve as well.2kool4skool;1165659 wrote:I'm disregarding future potential and talking about now. Griffin is a glorified Josh Smith with worse defense.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 8, 2012 9:34pm
His whinning on every call is what's really hurting his image IMO. Comes off as a total baby.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 9:43pm
Completely agree. I think the Clips need to sign another guy like Billups. He wouldve been able to really help mentor Grififin (and the whole team) on hard play and defense.Commander of Awesome;1165711 wrote:His whinning on every call is what's really hurting his image IMO. Comes off as a total baby.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
May 8, 2012 10:16pm
Hoping the Hawks can pull this one out, even though they'll just go to Boston for game six and lose.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 10:37pm
Wonder what the Hawks could've done with Horford all year? Great defense on Rondo that last 5 seconds.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 8, 2012 10:39pm
Yeah, if definitely wasn't a usual Hawks team this year. I think they could have been a scary team with him healthy.Laley23;1165784 wrote:Wonder what the Hawks could've done with Horford all year? Great defense on Rondo that last 5 seconds.
BUT Josh Smith stepped up in his absence. We probably don't see that with him in there.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 10:45pm
True. Maybe next year, now that Smith stepped up and realized what he can do with hard work, we will see it again. But this time, with Horford.wildcats20;1165786 wrote:Yeah, if definitely wasn't a usual Hawks team this year. I think they could have been a scary team with him healthy.
BUT Josh Smith stepped up in his absence. We probably don't see that with him in there.
Do they lose anybody to FA? They and the Pacers could be top 3 along with Heat. I think D-Rose will miss a few months and the Bulls will have a tough time having the same type of regular season.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 8, 2012 10:50pm
"Kobe glares at the referee" lol play a drinking game when the play by play analyst says that and you'll end the game with alcohol poisoning
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 8, 2012 10:52pm
Truth is true lolHb31187;1165794 wrote:"Kobe glares at the referee" lol play a drinking game when the play by play analyst says that and you'll end the game with alcohol poisoning
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 8, 2012 10:56pm
Hawks have been the same team for what? Last 5 yrs? I am not expecting them to be anything next season under their current constuction. Horford is def a beast though. Glad to see him back.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 10:58pm
Faried is awesome. I wanted the Pacers to grab him, though I cant complain about what George Hill has brought (via the trade for the draft pick of Kwahi Leonard).
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
May 8, 2012 11:30pm
McGee needs more touches
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 8, 2012 11:52pm
Lakers have suchhhhh an advantage in the post, Idk why Gasol and Bynum dont just get fed all game honestly
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2012 11:53pm
Great way to end the half for McGee. What a trainwreck he is on the court lol. Cant miss TV.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 8, 2012 11:58pm
As long as he rebounds, I'm fine with it lol ill deal with him. But he is so horrible at everything else but changing shots and rebounding
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 9, 2012 12:27am
Bynum is such a bitch
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 9, 2012 12:29am
Of all people to guard in transition...Kobe should be kinda high on that list ud think
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2012 12:34am
McGee and Faried laugh at this post!Hb31187;1165836 wrote:Lakers have suchhhhh an advantage in the post, Idk why Gasol and Bynum dont just get fed all game honestly
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 9, 2012 12:35am
I'm glad they are laughin at it tonight, but most nights the Lakers should have a major advantage. Faried and McGee are just playing out of their minds tonight and out hustling themLaley23;1165851 wrote:McGee and Faried laugh at this post!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2012 12:41am
Yeah, I agree. But they are playing well tonight. Of course, it helps when the lane is parted by the Lakers.Hb31187;1165852 wrote:I'm glad they are laughin at it tonight, but most nights the Lakers should have a major advantage. Faried and McGee are just playing out of their minds tonight and out hustling them
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 9, 2012 12:42am
Mike Brown sounds so damn weird
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 9, 2012 12:42am
Truth lolLaley23;1165854 wrote:Yeah, I agree. But they are playing well tonight. Of course, it helps when the lane is parted by the Lakers.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
May 9, 2012 12:44am
Lol Kobe slams and tosses the ball and shows up the refs all the time, I really wonder how he doesnt get T'ed up.