THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP

[B Sox]

I will ALWAYS support players from here but I take for granted what people think of him on a National Level. Bill Simmons still might believe in Jeff Green. I know Russillo does.

But he really has every skill needed to be a great player but it just didn't happen for whatever reason.

He was a late bloomer so maybe that was part of it? NO idea man.

VARNELL HILL ?

Forgot which thread I posted this in, but I was watching the GTown/OSU Final Four game a few weeks ago and Jeff Green legitimately only took FIVE SHOTS IN THE ENTIRE GAME. Should’ve known right then that something was off about him.

I loved his game at GTown though. Always a fan of taller dudes that can pass. He was great in his role in that offense.

 

[P C H]

Last night me and my girl had raising canes with Chick Fil A sauce

Omg I said wow

 

[MVP]

The idea of Jeff Green always ended up being better than the actual Jeff Green.

 

[friscostylez]

Nope. I don't EXPECT that at all.

I just think it is unfair to label certain dudes as producing empty stats when SOMEBODY has to put up stats on bad teams and SOMEBODY has to play for those bad teams.

It is just disrespectful and dismissive as if those dudes asked to be in those places. (Yes, some indirectly do, I know).

Mostly agree. I still think when he's brought up, him playing on sub-par teams should be too.

 

[IATT]

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Mostly agree. I still think when he's brought up, him playing on sub-par teams should be too.

Yes, when distinguishing between players of a similar level, you have no choice but to bring up team success.

I just don't know if I agree with the blaming of the best player when it comes to the team's lack of success when the team most likely would be worse off without said player. (Speaking in general)

 

[B Sox]

You can pick apart aspects of Jeff Green’s game, but he absolutely does have the ability. Has zero dog in him though. Abnormal for dudes from this area.

 

[VARNELL HILL]

I will ALWAYS support players from here but I take for granted what people think of him on a National Level. Bill Simmons still might believe in Jeff Green. I know Russillo does.

But he really has every skill needed to be a great player but it just didn't happen for whatever reason.

He was a late bloomer so maybe that was part of it? NO idea man.

VARNELL HILL ?

Being a late bloomer could be part of it. Never HAD to be "the man" on any level...even at Georgetown. I'd guess if that's a role you haven't been groomed into...it's an uphill battle trying to acquire it as a pro.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Being a late bloomer could be part of it. Never HAD to be "the man" on any level...even at Georgetown. I'd guess if that's a role you haven't been groomed into...it's an uphill battle trying to acquire it as a pro.

Yea, other than Jimmy Butler, how many others have really made that transition?

I would have to think about that.

 

[tonelow]

I'm struggling to think what Jeff Green did well besides look elite and jump high.

Yea I feel like Coleman was the complete opposite

DC put up numbers despite not being in great shape.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Yea I feel like Coleman was the complete opposite

DC put up numbers despite not being in great shape.

DC put up numbers but early on, people had expectations of him being one of the ALL time best PFs by time he retired.

 

[lawdog1]

I'm struggling to think what Jeff Green did well besides look elite and jump high.

Mainly that, but he’s just good enough that he can occasionally have a 30 point game, which is why so many teams have taken the chance they could get him to level up and become their missing piece. Those days are over now though.

 

[clyde the glide]

Perfect example on that offensive rebound. No one boxed him out misses the first dirk gets there but still fouls him despite having height advantage and position. That ain't on the refs

 

[SpittaJetLife]

DC put up numbers but early on, people had expectations of him being one of the ALL time best PFs by time he retired.

Hope Delonte is doing better

 

[P C H]

Why is Dampier even on the floor in game 6 of a FINALS game man wtf

 

[clyde the glide]

Lol refs Drew up a pick an roll to daimpeer with game on line?

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Forgot Eric Dampier was on the Mavs team that lost to the Heat in the finals...and the Heat team that lost to the Mavs in the finals

 

[clyde the glide]

Misses both free throws Dallas still cant box out Miami but they get bailed out by travel call. Then terry gets as good a look u can ask for. Lol refs tho

 

[toneboi76]

Always liked Jeff Greens game it just seemed like he loafed a lot or was giving about 70% effort. Maybe it had to do with the heart condition. He was good in the Celtics series with the Cavs a few years ago

 

[MVP]

Always has to be an either/or. Wade played great in the Finals but he was helped by the refs. Both things can be true. They have the entire series available on NBA TV archives I believe. Wade even alluded to him getting calls he shouldn't have.

 

[buc em]

Did not remember Caruso being on there

 

[frshstunna]

Forgot which thread I posted this in, but I was watching the GTown/OSU Final Four game a few weeks ago and Jeff Green legitimately only took FIVE SHOTS IN THE ENTIRE GAME. Should’ve known right then that something was off about him.

I loved his game at GTown though. Always a fan of taller dudes that can pass. He was great in his role in that offense.

Jeff Green only hooped cuz he’s tall and coordinated, yo don’t care bout basketball ...Most of the league is like that, they just getting the check but average fans don’t wanna hear that tho

Ben Macklemorewas the same till he got in Dantoni’s system

 

[Mark Antony]

All the smoke is dope but they gotta chill. Starting to become the pat myself on the back, overhype my importance, appreciate role players podcast. We get it, ya'll were a part of it and under-appreciated.

 

[Cashflow]

It's fascinating how much y'all want to downplay guys who their actual peers hold in high regard

 

[lawdog1]

Jeff Green only hooped cuz he’s tall and coordinated, yo don’t care bout basketball ...Most of the league is like that, they just getting the check but average fans don’t wanna hear that tho

Ben Macklemorewas the same till he got in Dantoni’s system

You really think it’s most of the league? I think there’s plenty of guys like that, but I don’t know if it’s the majority. Lots of NBA players who really love playing the game.