moe200069
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damn it, scott foster on the officiating crew tonite? dray getting tossed in the 2nd quarter
**NBA FINALS THREAD - RAPTORS DEFY GRAVITY**
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thekillerj23
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As much as I hate the Warriors, with all this Pat hype, he prolly getting a nice 40 piece and abuse from KD today
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https://theathletic.com/909752/2019...s-weigh-in-on-the-best-and-worst-in-the-game/
Gotta have a subscription to read it but Foster has rated the worst ref by the players for at least the last 5 years
Moheezy
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As much as Sixers fans would love for the duo to work out, we know that it is incredibly hard to do given the skillsets of Embiid and Simmons. It's clear that to have Simmons reach his full potential, you would have to follow the Lebron and Giannis blueprint.
That being said, their talents are out of this world and it's up to the GM and coach to make it work as it is not impossible. So yes, a lot of his has to do with Coach Brown.
Also, I would disagree that Simmons did not improve. His post moves, defence, and pick and roll all improved from last year, it's just not the areas of improvement we were looking for, which is his jump shooting. Also, being able to orchestrate the team in a half court set is something he also needs to improve on, he has elite vision, but it seems like his best plays are always in transition (even if it starts from half cour). He is not a Rondo type of orchestrator (yet).
He's still what? 22 years old? That will come in time, the jump shot is another story though, I don't know what to expect from that.
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Just stick with the good ol “You talk a lot of **** for being ***”
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13. Who is the best ref?
(56 votes)
14. Who is the worst ref?
(53 votes)
Still, the NBA has gone to great lengths recently to improve relations and education on this front. One of the game’s most respected officials, Monty McCutchen, took over as the league’s vice president of referee development and training in Dec. 2017 in attempt to smooth tensions that were running rampant at that time. Back then, when the officials were meeting with players at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts said the dynamic between the two sides was “as hot as it has been.”
The “freedom of movement” emphasis this season re-sparked frustrations for many players who struggled to adjust, and there were flashpoint conflicts every so often that league officials surely wish would have been avoided (Scott Foster vs. the Rockets on Feb. 21; the Warriors vs. the refs on March 29).
(56 votes)
- Zach Zarba (21.4%)
- Ken Mauer (14.2%)
- Tony Brothers (10.7%)
- Monty McCutchen, Courtney Kirkland (7.1%)
- Marc Davis, Ed Malloy (5.3%)
- James Capers, Mike Callahan, Joey Crawford (3.5%)
- Tom Washington, Scott Foster, Curtis Blair, Kevin Cutler, Joshua Tiven, Ashley Moyer-Gleich, Derek Richardson, Mark Lindsay, Ron Garretson, Tyler Ford (1.7%)
14. Who is the worst ref?
(53 votes)
- Tony Brothers (24.5%)
- Scott Foster (20.7%)
- Marc Davis (13.2%)
- “All of them” (or some variation of that sentiment) (11.3%)
- Ken Mauer (5.6%)
- Zach Zarba, Pat Fraher, Kevin Cutler, Jacyn Goble, Mark Lindsay, Eric Lewis, Leroy Richardson, Joey Crawford (retired), Nick Buchert, Derrick Stafford, Marat Kogut, Rodney Mott, Kane Fitzgerald (1.8%)
Still, the NBA has gone to great lengths recently to improve relations and education on this front. One of the game’s most respected officials, Monty McCutchen, took over as the league’s vice president of referee development and training in Dec. 2017 in attempt to smooth tensions that were running rampant at that time. Back then, when the officials were meeting with players at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts said the dynamic between the two sides was “as hot as it has been.”
The “freedom of movement” emphasis this season re-sparked frustrations for many players who struggled to adjust, and there were flashpoint conflicts every so often that league officials surely wish would have been avoided (Scott Foster vs. the Rockets on Feb. 21; the Warriors vs. the refs on March 29).
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Improving to have some semblance of a jumper makes trying to mesh him and Embiid A LOT easier. I do agree going the Bron/Giannis route works for the team but why not both
One thing Hinkie wanted to do was break the league (and bring violence at the rim), we have 2 centerpieces that can do that. Ben with a shot opens up the Simmons/Embiid PnR that we all want because it would be damn near unstoppable
lawdog1
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hmm what would your buddy kobe say in a situation like this ? just curious.. in fact any all star
Philly vs Everybody
Ben could of just said something like, “there’s no reason for me respond to that. I’ll let my play do the talking.”
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jared dudley slander will not be tolerated
my man was stating facts
it's not like all the nba analysts haven't mentioned this on the countless shows
my man was stating facts
it's not like all the nba analysts haven't mentioned this on the countless shows
this seemed to get over looked
look Dudleys message was correct but lets be real however it came from the wrong guy to criticize someone, you cant publicly criticize someone who is miles ahead of you. Legit as the criticism may be
Dudely is 33.. Simmons is 22 in his 2nd year of his career
dudely is a 39% 3pt career shooter which i will give him that
when dudely was 22 he avg 6PPG.. Simmons 17 PPG
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hmm what would your buddy kobe say in a situation like this ? just curious.. in fact any all star
Philly vs Everybody
Kobe hit Raja Bell with one word.
"Who?"
lawdog1
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The thing is, Dudley isn’t claiming he’s good as Ben or ever was. But he has been in the league for more than 10 years and played with and against a lot of great players. So that gives him some experience and perspective as to what guys do well and what guys do average.
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Ben not even better than Prime Odom
Prbly never will be either...
Prbly never will be either...
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WHO WAS ON CRACK
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Ben ceiling getting lower and lower.
moe200069
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ben's ceiling about as high as Lestercorp's on the 7-1/2 floor
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Nuggets
Spurs
Warriors
Spurs
Warriors
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So the nuggets win but the spurs win more quarters?
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#LEEMELogic
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I meant to put Nets. **** yall
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His first two years of playing NBA basketball he’s been the second best player on a back to back 50+ win team. Averaged basically an 18 point triple double his first ever playoff series. He has his limitations but he’s not nearly appreciated enough because of the next LeBron comparisons he had coming out of high school.
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This logic is flawed...obviously Dudley was never the player Ben is or will be. He never said he was. He can still criticize him tho
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Care to wagerI meant to put Nets. **** yall
moe200069
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i think ben is a good and saavy player. great ballhandler and facilitator who can finish at the rim. however in an era where three pointers run the league and are necessary, his unwillingness to shot from the perimeter strongly limits his offensive game. until then, he might end up being a luxury brand shaun livingston
