2015-2016 NBA Regular Season - MDA to HOU - All-NBA - Harden snubbed - Anthony Davis is broke

[wavycrocket]

Really don't think Russ would be nearly as revered by some people on here if weren't for Kobe's "mamba blood" comment. He's great. Definitely top 10, arguably top 5. But some of you guys talk about him like he's a superhero.

QFT

He scowls, is mean to the media, throws up a ton of shots and is alpha. So he's the best! NT logic.

 

[the collector]

Really don't think Russ would be nearly as revered by some people on here if weren't for Kobe's "mamba blood" comment. He's great. Definitely top 10, arguably top 5. But some of you guys talk about him like he's a superhero.

True. Attitude and that killer instinct is the appeal to me. MJ and Kobe are the only 2 I can remember who's as heartless on the court.

 

[wavycrocket]

Bs . He's always been bigger faster and stronger then everyone . He does have some skill but not as much as you are saying he does

The best players of all time have all had some type of physical advantage over their peers. This is partially what made them great. You can't take anything away from Bron because of his size & athleticism combined with skills.

MJ- Vertical & Quickness
Magic- 6'9 PG
Wilt- Self Explanatory
Russell- See wilt
Bird- 6'10 guy who moved and shot like an SF
Shaq- Self Explanitory
Kobe- See MJ

 

[atransta]

 
This is just a lie man lol jesus

I wasn't like dead serious every single game

 because who the hell can do that.

I'm just saying his physicality and playing style gives CP3 problems. 

 

[Lovetohate3000]

Kobe and mj were way more skilled then Westbrook . I like Westbrook but I'm not up on him like that .

 

[keel252]

bet kd won't see russ with the hands tho. soft dudes do subliminals.

yea KD weak for that one.

 

[coldcity]

just curious, did KD ever respond to stephen a smith?

SAS will realize what he had done when his tv remote comes up missing

this & antelope... your 2/2 this & last season

 

[Lovetohate3000]

I see it how Kobe see it . European player have more basketball skills and are better fundamental wise .

 

[keel252]

What about Westbrook's energy though. His athleticism may be gone but his personality of being a cocaine wired nba player... 

wow cant believe you actually typed that.

 

[abematic]

wow cant believe you actually typed that.

My bad, I'm at work and sometimes I rush into typing without rewording my thoughts. 

 

[wavycrocket]

I see it how Kobe see it . European player have more basketball skills and are better fundamental wise .

This is simply a fallacy. Just not true.

The best players in the league combine their athletic gifts +skills. They all happen to be American too.

 

[shoeking2102]

 
I wasn't like dead serious every single game

 because who the hell can do that.

I'm just saying his physicality and playing style gives CP3 problems. 

1) Russell Gives everyone problems so it's a moot point.

2) There's as much proof that just like Russ gets off against CP, CP gives Russ the blues too

 

[shoeking2102]

I see it how Kobe see it . European player have more basketball skills and are better fundamental wise .

This just isn't true.
 

Americans are just as fundamentally sound, but they also have athletic gifts that make them better.

Also, Americans don't have the benefit of playing pro ball since he was 8 

 

[shoeking2102]

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[grandtheftbike]

this & antelope... your 2/2 this & last season

about to go 5/5 word to La'Dale

 

[nick.]

the NBA isn't byke until you go out for a few hours & come back to 7 missed pages

 

[carver]

KG dropping 50 for Flip tonight 

 

[the collector]

KG dropping 50 for Flip tonight 

Would be cool but I don't see it. He's no Perk.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

 
Also, Americans don't have the benefit of playing pro ball since he was 8 

This is probably Kobe's point, being that there are "factories", naturally youngsters are going to be more sound

As for the overall discussion, I don't know how you can begin to quantify a statement either way. Plus obviously Euro's are the minority in the NBA so it's not as black and white as saying "Euros are more fundamentally sound".

Overall Euros may be more fundamentally sound but they aren't "good" enough to make the NBA to begin with because of the athleticism, so it skews things. If you were to take the top 100 high school players from America and top 100 Europeans the same age I wouldn't be surprised to see the Euros be more fundamental. Fundamental being footwork, ball handling, movement, versatility in general. Either way, that's how I would compare the two

If you take the top 100 NBA players vs the top 100 Euro players I don't know if we see a big difference though

When you talk about being more "skilled" that is such a broad term, won't even get into that

 

[antidope]

Will probably miss the Spurs game tonight. Hating life right now

 

[bonez7 back]

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Whats n why is this chiraq stuff on spikes hat..

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I can't believe where Paul Sunderland ended up, I'm watching ESPNU, he's doing a Penn State v Ohio State women's volleyball game

Granted after the Lakers he stayed local and did High School/college sports around so Cal.. He should be able to have a pro job

 

[osh kosh bosh]

During his pregame Q-and-A, Scott Skiles said he gave serious consideration to starting Mario Hezonja tonight at the 3.

How long until Scott Skiles see's the light?

The truth will set you free Scott, don't deny Crobe.

 

[the collector]

Will Skiles assist record ever be broken? Wall maybe?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

How long until Scott Skiles see's the light?

The truth will set you free Scott, don't deny Crobe.

Was this due to Harris' illness, or was he referring to the official starting 3 for the season

That would be interesting to see Harris come off the bench after getting the extension