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May 8, 2012 9:04 PM
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.
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.
May 8, 2012 9:04pm
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May 8, 2012 9:06 PM
Laley23;1165653 wrote:Josh Smith is in his like 9th year in the league, Griffin his 2nd
I'm disregarding future potential and talking about now. Griffin is a glorified Josh Smith with worse defense.
May 8, 2012 9:06pm
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May 8, 2012 9:13 PM
2kool4skool;1165659 wrote:I'm disregarding future potential and talking about now. Griffin is a glorified Josh Smith with worse defense.
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.
May 8, 2012 9:13pm
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May 8, 2012 9:34 PM
His whinning on every call is what's really hurting his image IMO. Comes off as a total baby.
May 8, 2012 9:34pm
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May 8, 2012 9:43 PM
Commander of Awesome;1165711 wrote:His whinning on every call is what's really hurting his image IMO. Comes off as a total baby.
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.
May 8, 2012 9:43pm
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May 8, 2012 10:16 PM
Hoping the Hawks can pull this one out, even though they'll just go to Boston for game six and lose.
May 8, 2012 10:16pm
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May 8, 2012 10:37 PM
Wonder what the Hawks could've done with Horford all year? Great defense on Rondo that last 5 seconds.
May 8, 2012 10:37pm
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May 8, 2012 10:39 PM
Laley23;1165784 wrote:Wonder what the Hawks could've done with Horford all year? Great defense on Rondo that last 5 seconds.
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.
May 8, 2012 10:39pm
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May 8, 2012 10:45 PM
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.
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.

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.
May 8, 2012 10:45pm
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May 8, 2012 10:50 PM
"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
May 8, 2012 10:50pm
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May 8, 2012 10:52 PM
Hb31187;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
Truth is true lol
May 8, 2012 10:52pm
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May 8, 2012 10:56 PM
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.
May 8, 2012 10:56pm
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May 8, 2012 10:58 PM
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).
May 8, 2012 10:58pm
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May 8, 2012 11:30 PM
McGee needs more touches
May 8, 2012 11:30pm
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May 8, 2012 11:52 PM
Lakers have suchhhhh an advantage in the post, Idk why Gasol and Bynum dont just get fed all game honestly
May 8, 2012 11:52pm
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May 8, 2012 11:53 PM
Great way to end the half for McGee. What a trainwreck he is on the court lol. Cant miss TV.
May 8, 2012 11:53pm
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May 8, 2012 11:58 PM
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
May 8, 2012 11:58pm
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May 9, 2012 12:27 AM
Bynum is such a bitch
May 9, 2012 12:27am
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May 9, 2012 12:29 AM
Of all people to guard in transition...Kobe should be kinda high on that list ud think
May 9, 2012 12:29am
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May 9, 2012 12:34 AM
Hb31187;1165836 wrote:Lakers have suchhhhh an advantage in the post, Idk why Gasol and Bynum dont just get fed all game honestly
McGee and Faried laugh at this post!
May 9, 2012 12:34am
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May 9, 2012 12:35 AM
Laley23;1165851 wrote:McGee and Faried laugh at this post!
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
May 9, 2012 12:35am
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May 9, 2012 12:41 AM
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
Yeah, I agree. But they are playing well tonight. Of course, it helps when the lane is parted by the Lakers.
May 9, 2012 12:41am
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May 9, 2012 12:42 AM
Mike Brown sounds so damn weird
May 9, 2012 12:42am
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May 9, 2012 12:42 AM
Laley23;1165854 wrote:Yeah, I agree. But they are playing well tonight. Of course, it helps when the lane is parted by the Lakers.
Truth lol
May 9, 2012 12:42am
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May 9, 2012 12:44 AM
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.
May 9, 2012 12:44am