Anderson Varejao = horrid?

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Jan 25, 2010 10:45 PM
Now name 5 that come off the bench, those are all starters.
Jan 25, 2010 10:45pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:45 PM
Hb31187 wrote: One of the best defenders in the league?
John Hollinger has him as the DPOY...so yeah, it's definitely not out of the realm of a possibility.
Jan 25, 2010 10:45pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:46 PM
I'll give you LeBron and Kobe and KG when he is healthy. Chris Paul is a decent on ball defender who gets a lot of steals, but he's not a great defender. Camby isn't close, at least not anymore.
Jan 25, 2010 10:46pm
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ytownfootball wrote: Now name 5 that come off the bench, those are all starters.
Um. And that would prove??
Jan 25, 2010 10:47pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:48 PM
SportsAndLady wrote:
Hb31187 wrote: One of the best defenders in the league?
John Hollinger has him as the DPOY...so yeah, it's definitely not out of the realm of a possibility.
Lol and u actually like hollinger and his system?
Jan 25, 2010 10:48pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:49 PM
Just pointing out the fact that he's being discussed as a top defender coming off the bench, not getting time that others do to accomplish the same things. He's a solid defender, and it really isn't arguable.
Jan 25, 2010 10:49pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:50 PM
Nobodys arguign that hes not a solid defender. Im arguing that hes not top 5. Not even really close
Jan 25, 2010 10:50pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:52 PM
Anybody who says Andy isn't worth the money is an idiot and should START watching Cavs games so next time they come on here and post, they'll have a clue about what the fuck they're talking about..

I used to DESPISE Andy because he didn't do much but flop, however he has vastly improved as a player. The guy HARDLY flops any more and is now one of the better defensive big men in the league. He routinely gives opposing players head aches and his activity is usually needed on this sometimes lethargic Cavs team.

By the way, the poll is flawed. I ruined everything because I voted "no".. shame on me.. I should read the question more carefully next time lol. I meant to vote yes, he is worth a damn.
Jan 25, 2010 10:52pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:52 PM
Hb31187 wrote: Nobodys arguign that hes not a solid defender. Im arguing that hes not top 5. Not even really close
That's exactly what I'm saying.

I hate Andy. I think he is annoying and flops more than Vlade Divac; but he does what he is supposed to do for the Cavs. Play tough and with energy.
Jan 25, 2010 10:52pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:52 PM
yeah i know, top five could be argued all day with no one winning, of bench guys I'd put him top 5, all total though I'd probably not have him in it .
Jan 25, 2010 10:52pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:54 PM
Hb31187 wrote:
SportsAndLady wrote:
Hb31187 wrote: One of the best defenders in the league?
John Hollinger has him as the DPOY...so yeah, it's definitely not out of the realm of a possibility.
Lol and u actually like hollinger and his system?
His "system" is legit. You don't like it--right now--b/c it goes against your opinion. I can't wait til you site it later in the season when he throws out something good about a Nugget.
Jan 25, 2010 10:54pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:57 PM
Hb31187 wrote: Kind of like Birdman....if he wasnt on my team...id hate him with a passion
Exactly what I was going to post.
Jan 25, 2010 10:57pm
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Jan 25, 2010 10:58 PM
SportsAndLady wrote:
Hb31187 wrote:
SportsAndLady wrote:
Hb31187 wrote: One of the best defenders in the league?
John Hollinger has him as the DPOY...so yeah, it's definitely not out of the realm of a possibility.
Lol and u actually like hollinger and his system?
His "system" is legit. You don't like it--right now--b/c it goes against your opinion. I can't wait til you site it later in the season when he throws out something good about a Nugget.
Lol he never throws out good things about the nuggets in fact theyre always ilke 20 somethin in his power rankings.

His system is kinda dumb IMO
Jan 25, 2010 10:58pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:02 PM
His system for ranking players is better than his system for ranking teams. Hell, after the Cavs beat the Lakers, L.A. jumped them to #1 in his rankings.
Jan 25, 2010 11:02pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:04 PM
Hb31187 wrote:
SportsAndLady wrote:
Hb31187 wrote:
SportsAndLady wrote:
Hb31187 wrote: One of the best defenders in the league?
John Hollinger has him as the DPOY...so yeah, it's definitely not out of the realm of a possibility.
Lol and u actually like hollinger and his system?
His "system" is legit. You don't like it--right now--b/c it goes against your opinion. I can't wait til you site it later in the season when he throws out something good about a Nugget.
Lol he never throws out good things about the nuggets in fact theyre always ilke 20 somethin in his power rankings.

His system is kinda dumb IMO
Yeah I doubt that.
Jan 25, 2010 11:04pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:07 PM
Either way, if you really think Varejao is top 5 sports and lady haha....you're def on something.
Jan 25, 2010 11:07pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:07 PM
His team ranking systems needs a little tweaking, however Hollingers PER rating for players is legit.
Jan 25, 2010 11:07pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:12 PM
Hb31187 wrote: Either way, if you really think Varejao is top 5 sports and lady haha....you're def on something.
I haven't said he's top 5...I'm saying someone out there with good credibility has him as #1...so someone saying he's top 5 isn't as ridiculous as you're making it out to be.

And yes, i'm def on something...its nice.
Jan 25, 2010 11:12pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:35 PM
Solid player. Doesn't do any dumb shit. Not sure I'd have him as a top 5 defender but John Hollinger is a smarter person than I am.

Anyone that gets significant NBA minutes, especially on a team as good as the Cavs, is pretty fucking good at basketball. Definitely not horrid. As there is always one exception to every rule...Smush Parker, please stand up.
Jan 25, 2010 11:35pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:44 PM
Heck with defense. He gives the Cavs a whole pile of second chances on offense. He's the best garbage man I've ever seen since Paul Silas played for the Celtics a long time ago.
Jan 25, 2010 11:44pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:45 PM
LTrain23 wrote: Anybody who says Andy isn't worth the money is an idiot and should START watching Cavs games so next time they come on here and post, they'll have a clue about what the fuck they're talking about..

I used to DESPISE Andy because he didn't do much but flop, however he has vastly improved as a player. The guy HARDLY flops any more and is now one of the better defensive big men in the league. He routinely gives opposing players head aches and his activity is usually needed on this sometimes lethargic Cavs team.

By the way, the poll is flawed. I ruined everything because I voted "no".. shame on me.. I should read the question more carefully next time lol. I meant to vote yes, he is worth a damn.
THIS (well except for the last paragraph...how you're a screw-up when it comes to polls, while personally embarrassing for you, doesn't take from the argument) is the truth.

Andy's the definition of a glue guy. He's never going to be great stat-wise, but he will do all the dirty work to win. He's the guy that outleaps 2-3 opposing players to tip a rebound to a teammate. He's the guy who dives on the ground to snare a loose ball or force a jump ball. He's the guy who takes (flop or not) key charges. I honestly think Bill Simmons was right during the previous season when he put him FAR higher in his MVP column than most people would even contemplate. Regardless of his stat line, he seems to make a noticeable impact more often than not.
Jan 25, 2010 11:45pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:47 PM
shit i didnt read the question carefully, i meant to say yes. AV is a player that you love to have on your team because he annoys the crap out of people but you hate him if you're the opposing team/fan because of that fact.
Jan 25, 2010 11:47pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:53 PM
I'm sorry but if you think he isn't a vital part of this team and a hell of a lot better than horrid then you either don't watch much or you just don't understand the game that well. There is no way you can think he's horrid and doesn't bring anything to the team, that's insane.
Jan 25, 2010 11:53pm
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Jan 25, 2010 11:59 PM
I agree he definitely adds something. I guess I was given the wrong info about his salary. I was told he was getting like 6 or 8 a year. If he is only making close to league minimum then that is fine. My main problems with him is the way he acts like he never fouls anyone and how he flops but he has cut a lot of that out now.
Jan 25, 2010 11:59pm
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Jan 26, 2010 12:01 AM
Andy makes $6.4 million per year and is worth every bit of it.
Jan 26, 2010 12:01am