Jiji Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Blazers vs Pacers tonight. Great test for both teams. I think the Blazers are legit but the West is so tough that might mean they finish 7th. I'm hyped for this game and will be watching it through, um, nefarious means. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Sames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 This game is delivering the goods. Paul George is draining it consistently from 3 point land. That was disgusting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Yeah, this game is definitely as advertised. I'll admit that I grossly underestimated this Blazers team this year. George is a fucking superstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 That game ruled. Welcome to superstardom, Paul George. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 That was just fantastic basketball. It won't happen, but I wouldn't be pissed if I got a Pacers/Blazers Finals. George shot 53% to get that 43 points, y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzalez Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Oh no here we go again got to put another player on a pedestal, and hope he can overtake LeBron as the best player. How did that one turn out with the little glass bodied player from Chicago, huh? Now let's see George try that shit on the 10th against the real best team in the east. Prediction? PAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 7-15 from beyond the arc doe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Oh no here we go again got to put another player on a pedestal, and hope he can overtake LeBron as the best player. How did that turn out with the little glass bodied player from Chicago, huh? Now let's see George try that shit on the 10th against the real best team in the east. Prediction? PAIN! George has been playing at a high level all season. There is a reason I took him as my first pick in the fantasy league. Nobody has compared him to Lebron yet(that I know of). People are just recognizing that he's having a fantastic season and leading a damn good team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Paul George is 23.The thing that blows me away about him is how much energy he has. He's all over the floor on defense, just hawking and trapping dudes everywhere. On offense he's even crazier. He runs like Rip Hamilton without the ball, except he ALSO posts up AND also sets man picks as opposed to just dodging a defender. And he also brings the ball up the court a fair amount, too.I don't know of anyone in the league like him. He's such a great player. But he's also such a unique one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzalez Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 It's all fools gold! A mirage! A Derrick Rose!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Oh no here we go again got to put another player on a pedestal, and hope he can overtake LeBron as the best player. How did that turn out with the little glass bodied player from Chicago, huh? Now let's see George try that shit on the 10th against the real best team in the east. Prediction? PAIN! George has been playing at a high level all season. There is a reason I took him as my first pick in the fantasy league. Nobody has compared him to Lebron yet(that I know of). People are just recognizing that he's having a fantastic season and leading a damn good team. No one's touching Le Bron. Or KD. But the argument for third best player in the league? Votes need to be tabulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Unlike Rose, George has a jumpshot, and can play defense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm trying to think right now who is better: Chris Paul or Paul George? That is TOUGH. I think you have to go CP3 just for length-of-service but man it's becoming close. Is there anyone I'm forgetting for third best player in the league?Kevin Love has an argument but he hasn't played a playoff game whereas Paul George nearly took out the Heat. Anthony Davis was rising up that list very quickly before he broke his hand. Tony Parker might have an argument, too.I am trying to think of anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I would put CP3 over George for now. If CP3 goes down, the Clippers are an absolute disaster. The Pacers aren't quite at that point. I think that speaks more to team quality than anything else, but it shows just how important one guy is to a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I don't watch much NBA, but isn't Love faulted for his defense beyond his ability to rebound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Pretty much. His offense can be inconsistent too. When he's off, it's a disaster. But his ability to start a fast break is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Love can certainly get taken while on defense but he makes up for it by his ability to close out and keep possessions alive. He's also one of the best stretch forwards, too. And his passing off of rebounds is insane.Kevin Love has one of the weirdest games anyone has ever had. He's a bulky dude who can shoot from three. He's also not that crazy an athlete and has all sorts of knee stuff but is probably the league's best rebounder. And he can throw passes like he's a quarterback. What a strange set of skills. The Wolves team has a few other guys like this. Ricky Rubio has no shot whatsoever. Kevin Martin is the skinniest non-center I can ever remember and can't play a lick of defense. Corey Brewer is a crazy hustle player. JJ Barea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I hear he also sings opera to serenade Ricky Rubio during timeouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Love is actually underrated with his back to the basket, too. He doesn't do it that much anymore, but he has a good post up game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseCannon Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The top five in various stats WS/48: Lebron James, Chris Paul, Paul George, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis PER: Lebron James, Anthony Davis, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love Wins Produced: Lebron James, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Andrew Drummond, Wesley Matthews Simple Rating (via 82games, through 11/27): Paul George, Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, Andre Iguodala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 George is a special talent. Not many 23-year olds are that advanced in every facet of the offensive side and then also all-pro on defense. Anyone hating is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrag Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I wish putting someone on ignore would hide the quote box as well, but I guess it isn't meant to be. Chris Paul has a legit shot at MVP this year. The gap between Durant and Paul is smaller than the gap between Paul and whoever you would rank 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) TNT has the Knicks versus Nets on Thursday night. The jokes should be good. Edited December 3, 2013 by _MJ_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Nice to see Jason Kidd is still a coach-killer, even as a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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