Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 25, 2013 5:28pm
No he didn't. He's missed a lot of time, poor rebounder and doesn't play defense. He does score though. He hasn't played defense his entire career, and while he may be playing better defensively now, he's no where near where he needs to be.BigAppleBuckeye;1374818 wrote:You may want to watch him more closely if you think he can't play defense, Lopez has been a beast this year. He got robbed.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jan 25, 2013 5:36pm
I watch the Nets regularly, and while I would have agreed with you in a heartbeat any other season, this year he is a different animal. I had not been a Lopez fan and I was REALLY hoping to land Dwight, so I have no allegiance to him ... but his defense is MUCH better this year. But yes, wish he would rebound more.Commander of Awesome;1374821 wrote:No he didn't. He's missed a lot of time, poor rebounder and doesn't play defense. He does score though. He hasn't played defense his entire career, and while he may be playing better defensively now, he's no where near where he needs to be.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Jan 25, 2013 5:41pm
GOONx19;1374815 wrote:Agreed. Harden is better than Deng, Noah, and Jrue Holiday. So 21st out of the allstars. But Love, Granger, Dirk, Andy, and Rose push him to 26.
Harden and jrue are better than Andy,Deng, Noah, dirk, love this year.
Dirk is on the decline, I don't see him being elite anymore. Definitely not a centerpiece like he was 2-3 years ago
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jan 25, 2013 5:46pm
No one was playing better than Andy this year.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Jan 25, 2013 5:49pm
Andy unfortunately has not been better over 45 games then James harden or jrue holiday. You have to take injuries into play when determining value.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jan 25, 2013 6:12pm
This. He rebounds very badly for a center with his athletic ability, but from all reports his defense has been average at worst this year.BigAppleBuckeye;1374818 wrote:You may want to watch him more closely if you think he can't play defense, Lopez has been a beast this year. He got robbed.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jan 26, 2013 3:39pm
"all you need to do is evaluate his impact and statistical contributions on a more specific scale. Even looking solely at his points (22.8 per 36 minutes), rebounds (9.1 per 36, and no longer a problem for a player who was once board-challenged) and blocks (2.6 per 36), this is a combination of statistical excellence reached by only nine players in NBA history — every one of them an All-Star. On that list: Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Robert Parish, Bob McAdoo and Ralph Sampson." http://nba.si.com/2013/01/25/brook-lopez-all-star-game-brooklyn-nets/?sct=hp_wr_a3&eref=sihpCommander of Awesome;1374821 wrote:No he didn't. He's missed a lot of time, poor rebounder and doesn't play defense. He does score though. He hasn't played defense his entire career, and while he may be playing better defensively now, he's no where near where he needs to be.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 26, 2013 5:01pm
Per 36 minutes is the key....doesn't he play 29?
Though he does immediately remind me of Kareem.
Though he does immediately remind me of Kareem.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 26, 2013 10:40pm
Watching Blazers/Clippers.
I forgot how good LA is.
I forgot how good LA is.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jan 27, 2013 12:09am
Kyrie is sick.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jan 27, 2013 1:31pm
Rumors of Rondo with a torn ACL.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jan 27, 2013 1:39pm
Rotinaj;1373575 wrote:They would then have 2 of the most overrated players in the league.
Yep
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 27, 2013 2:01pm
This game proves that the Heat just don't give a fuck.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 27, 2013 2:07pm
wildcats20;1375561 wrote:This game proves that the Heat just don't give a fuck.
Until playoffs.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 27, 2013 2:10pm
Right.GoChiefs;1375563 wrote:Until playoffs.
The C's are so bad. And are without their best player and hanging right there.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 27, 2013 2:14pm
wildcats20;1375564 wrote:Right.
The C's are so bad. And are without their best player and hanging right there.
But we've seen what the Heat can do when they decide they want to play their A games.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 27, 2013 2:25pm
Confirmed torn ACL for Rondo.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jan 27, 2013 2:25pm
Rondo officially has a torn ACL.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jan 27, 2013 2:27pm
Sullinger has been playing pretty well in the little I've seen. Don't think he'll ever be an all-star but he can be a very solid player. Good experience for him here going against Miami.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 27, 2013 2:29pm
I hope it's all tied up at the end and Ray hits a 3 to win it. 
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Jan 27, 2013 2:33pm
Sick to my stomach w/ the Rondo news... As if this season couldn't get any worse, There's definitely a fear of blowing up the nucleus of the roster now... This sucks
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 27, 2013 2:38pm
Heard the refs tore his ACL.osu45804;1375583 wrote:Sick to my stomach w/ the Rondo news... As if this season couldn't get any worse, There's definitely a fear of blowing up the nucleus of the roster now... This sucks
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jan 27, 2013 2:39pm
osu45804;1375583 wrote:Sick to my stomach w/ the Rondo news... As if this season couldn't get any worse, There's definitely a fear of blowing up the nucleus of the roster now... This sucks
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 27, 2013 2:40pm
I lol'd.like_that;1375587 wrote:Heard the refs tore his ACL.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Jan 27, 2013 2:41pm
Lol @ Cleveland fans....