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re: Westbrook: I missed too many free throws
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:40 am to Toula
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:40 am to Toula
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Only "soft" guys Smith, Harden, and Howard. Harden is doing enough this year to shake that perception.
Harden has never been soft. Smith neither. Dwight is really the only one that has been labled that, and that's because he laughs. You don't win defensive player of the year by being "soft". Trying to use common sense here and not being a homer.
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Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:41 am to Dr. Shultz
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Beverley
The Lindsey Hunter of our generation.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:43 am to PortCityTiger24
I agree. That's why i put it in quotes. They've all had the perception of that.
I've always thought Dwight plays tougher than his perception.
I've always thought Dwight plays tougher than his perception.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:44 am to Toula
Funny how the premier interior defender in a league full of grown arse men can be called soft. Dwight doesn't back down from anybody.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:45 am to brgfather129
OK lets argue semantics then 
What % chance to win a series would qualify as "legitimate chance" to you?
What % chance to win a series would qualify as "legitimate chance" to you?
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:45 am to PortCityTiger24
Howard is known for being soft for what he does off the court, not on the court.
and Boom you gota stop saying yall are the premier defense or top defense in the NBA or something. Yall aren't top 5 in any defensive category that matters.
and Boom you gota stop saying yall are the premier defense or top defense in the NBA or something. Yall aren't top 5 in any defensive category that matters.
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 9:50 am
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:50 am to Boomshockalocka
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Funny how the premier interior defender in a league full of grown arse men can be called soft.
He hasn't been this since his back injury.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:54 am to RTR America
LINK
2013-14 numbers show that people still don't even attempt to score on him in the paint.
The Franks-Miller method also helps us understand differences in interior defenders. Below, you see the 2013-14 defensive shot charts of three of the NBA’s most prominent rim protectors.
Interior1152
As you can see, all of these guys turned the paint blue, meaning opponents suddenly shot at below expected efficiency when facing them. However, while Roy Hibbert and Tim Duncan each faced a lot of shots in the paint, Dwight Howard deterred opponents from even attempting close-range field goals. Abandon all hope, ye who enter the paint against Superman.
2013-14 numbers show that people still don't even attempt to score on him in the paint.
The Franks-Miller method also helps us understand differences in interior defenders. Below, you see the 2013-14 defensive shot charts of three of the NBA’s most prominent rim protectors.
Interior1152
As you can see, all of these guys turned the paint blue, meaning opponents suddenly shot at below expected efficiency when facing them. However, while Roy Hibbert and Tim Duncan each faced a lot of shots in the paint, Dwight Howard deterred opponents from even attempting close-range field goals. Abandon all hope, ye who enter the paint against Superman.
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 9:55 am
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:56 am to Dr. Shultz
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and Boom you gota stop saying yall are the premier defense or top defense in the NBA or something. Yall aren't top 5 in any defensive category that matters.
Dude they were 2 in defensive efficiency just yesterday and have been top 3 for 80% of the season. They are clearly a top defense even without Howard on the court.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:58 am to Boomshockalocka
I'm not arguing semantics...the first round series in the West are not "pick 'ems" across the board. They may not be as cut-and-dry as in the East, but if you are a team with real championship aspirations "we might lose in the first round" isn't part of the equation. I will grant that Mem/SA is the notable exception on your list.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:58 am to Boomshockalocka
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Dude they were 2 in defensive efficiency just yesterday
I doubt the Grizz scoring 102 dropped them from 2 to 6th, but I actually agree on them being a top 5 defense this year. I don't really buy some of the teams currently in the top 5 right now like Portland.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:59 am to Boomshockalocka
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Dude they were 2 in defensive efficiency just yesterday and have been top 3 for 80% of the season. They are clearly a top defense even without Howard on the court.
Man I'm looking at it right now and yall aren't top 5 in defensive efficiency, points against, fg% or anything
Yall are a good defense when Howard is there but he's missed more than half the season. Can't really factor him into your defense right now.
I'm not saying yall aren't good but being a top 10 defense =/= top defense in the league.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:59 am to brgfather129
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I will grant that Mem/SA is the notable exception on your list.
frick everything about the idea of having to play them in the first round.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:00 am to brgfather129
OKC and Golden State both have championship aspirations and there's a good chance they play in Rd 1. So I'm not following you at all.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:03 am to RTR America
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frick everything about the idea of having to play them in the first round
One of these years they really will be done...doesn't mean I want to be the one who has to stick the fork in them.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:03 am to Dr. Shultz
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Man I'm looking at it right now and yall aren't top 5 in defensive efficiency, points against, fg% or anything
You're looking at it once, I've looked at it 50+ times over the season. HOU has been in the top 3 almost all season.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:03 am to Boomshockalocka
Fair enough...I don't think OKC does.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:03 am to Dr. Shultz
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Yall are a good defense when Howard is there but he's missed more than half the season. Can't really factor him into your defense right now.
Even without him there though the pieces are there, no matter what you think of Harden defensively. Beverly and Ariza make a terrific defensive tandem and Terrence Jones is no slouch.
They missed Dwight last night, but not many teams can throw the front court scoring ability at you like Memphis can.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:08 am to brgfather129
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One of these years they really will be done...doesn't mean I want to be the one who has to stick the fork in them.
I thought the Grizzlies had stuck the fork in them in 2011 and they've only managed to beat them twice since that playoff series.
Pop holds on to a grudge like a motherfricker
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:08 am to RTR America
Pop doesn't hold grudges. He just wins games.
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