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re: Guess which NBA PG shot 25 free throws last night?
Posted on 3/31/26 at 12:50 pm to okietiger
Posted on 3/31/26 at 12:50 pm to okietiger
How strong do you think Michael Jordan is? His momentum had stopped, shifted back to opposite direction, and never got in a full extension. You think that subtle push back left is why Russel went flying past him? Jordan felt him pulling on his shoulder to pull back even with him. As Maverick said to Goose — “I’m going to hit the brakes, and he’ll fly right by”
Comparing that to SGAs full extension shove to the chest is homer shite.
Comparing that to SGAs full extension shove to the chest is homer shite.
This post was edited on 3/31/26 at 12:53 pm
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Posted on 3/31/26 at 1:30 pm to okietiger
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How are bringing up those guys unrelated?
The point is there are plenty of others doing exactly what SGA is doing and no one bats an eye.
The difference is he's the best player, on the best team, and therefore he's going to draw hatred.
Casuals wouldn't even know who he was if he played on the Hawks.
I think it's funny and love the hate.
This entire post is a whataboutism just longer, btw
Posted on 3/31/26 at 1:55 pm to okietiger
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I love this board so much.
Surprised it took this long to have a thread about it. No mention that it was an overtime game, or that he was being double and triple teamed all night to try and stop him. They still couldn't and had to resort to fouling him.
Also no mention of all the intentional fouls at the end of the game when it was already over.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 1:55 pm to Hester Carries
Nah, it's not whataboutism — it's pointing out consistency (or the lack of it).
If that exact step-through gif from SGA is supposedly a blatant travel that proves he's a merchant, then the same move (or very similar ones) from Luka, Giannis, and plenty of other perimeter creators should get the same energy and the same dedicated threads ripping them. But it doesn't. That's the point.
If that exact step-through gif from SGA is supposedly a blatant travel that proves he's a merchant, then the same move (or very similar ones) from Luka, Giannis, and plenty of other perimeter creators should get the same energy and the same dedicated threads ripping them. But it doesn't. That's the point.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 1:58 pm to okietiger
SGA fans are more annoying than the Auburn Camther fans back in the day
Posted on 3/31/26 at 1:58 pm to okietiger
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Nah, it's not whataboutism
ok lets hear an argument that clearly shows you know what whataboutism is and that this is totally not that....
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it's pointing out consistency (or the lack of it).
If that exact step-through gif from SGA is supposedly a blatant travel that proves he's a merchant, then the same move (or very similar ones) from Luka, Giannis, and plenty of other perimeter creators should get the same energy and the same dedicated threads ripping them. But it doesn't. That's the point.
incredible
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:00 pm to longhorn22
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it's not really a good watch nor does it make him an incredible player
This is how we know you don't actually watch.
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I do believe OKC is a top 3 team without him so to say he is an "MVP", I simply do not believe that.
Then you're a frickin dumbass, he has the highest +/- in the league.
You don't even watch the NBA do you?
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:08 pm to okietiger
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Nah, it's not whataboutism — it's pointing out consistency (or the lack of it).
If that exact step-through gif from SGA is supposedly a blatant travel that proves he's a merchant, then the same move (or very similar ones) from Luka, Giannis, and plenty of other perimeter creators should get the same energy and the same dedicated threads ripping them. But it doesn't. That's the point.
SGA has become virtually unwatchable. Luka is completely unwatchable. At least SGA is going to the basket. He manipulates the system to an annoying degree but it's certainly better than Luka getting the crap calls away from the basketball. Both of them play a very ugly for of basketball and the only thing more insufferable than watching both of them play actual basketball is listening to their fans defend them.
Both of them are giant bitches. He's on your team and won you a championship, I would be a huge fan of his if OKC was my team, but I'd at least be able to admit that he plays an ugly for of basketball.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:15 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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but I'd at least be able to admit that he plays an ugly for of basketball.
That's not true though, he's the best scorer in the world. You'd know that if you watched his games. He's better at getting to the basket than any other player on earth.
Sure he oversells contact sometimes, like every other great guard in history, and then he makes his free throws. To say his entire form of basketball is ugly shows your ignorance on the matter.
Remember, no one is forcing you to have an opinion on everything, especially things you know nothing about.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:21 pm to Stonehog
I don't even think SGA has fans outside of OKC...
I mean his marketability is meh at best? His shoe is awful. He's in the middle of the country where he attempts to dress like it's fashion week to attempt to get the attention, but no one really cares.....
Weird NBA world we are in right now... but he's definitely a guy that is a "star" in the league, not a "superstar"...
The NBA Superstar is definitely fading away nowadays. Plenty of "good dudes".. but losing your luster of saying "I have to use my hard earned money to go watch this guy"...
I mean his marketability is meh at best? His shoe is awful. He's in the middle of the country where he attempts to dress like it's fashion week to attempt to get the attention, but no one really cares.....
Weird NBA world we are in right now... but he's definitely a guy that is a "star" in the league, not a "superstar"...
The NBA Superstar is definitely fading away nowadays. Plenty of "good dudes".. but losing your luster of saying "I have to use my hard earned money to go watch this guy"...
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:32 pm to Stonehog
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That's not true though, he's the best scorer in the world. You'd know that if you watched his games. He's better at getting to the basket than any other player on earth.
Sure he oversells contact sometimes, like every other great guard in history, and then he makes his free throws. To say his entire form of basketball is ugly shows your ignorance on the matter.
Remember, no one is forcing you to have an opinion on everything, especially things you know nothing about.
100% been to more OKC games live than you have. Watched him live and on TV about as much as a person that is not a die hard OKC fan can. I was a SuperSonics fan growing up and have family in OKC so if I had a #2 team, it'd be OKC. Jalen Williams is one of my favorite players in the NBA, even like bench players like Kenrich Williams. All that being said, SGA is an annoying player to watch play basketball. So yea, glad you typed all that out, but gtfo.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:36 pm to okietiger
quote:This holds literally zero weight
basically every NBA legend
Why do people put so much weight on what older players say or think?
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:36 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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SGA is an annoying player to watch play basketball
Yeah people say this after he beats their team. Has nothing to do with his “form” of basketball.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:42 pm to Hester Carries
That's not what I'm doing here.
My point is directly relevant to the criticism of SGA's step-through move in that gif:
The complaint is that this specific move looks like a travel (and maybe gets unfairly allowed for him).
I'm saying: This exact type of move (lifting the pivot foot on a step-through to shoot/pass, as long as the ball is released before the pivot returns to the floor) is the same principle used by Luka on drives, Giannis on Euro-steps, and tons of other perimeter stars. It's been legal under NBA rules for years — the pivot can be lifted; it just can't come back down before release.
If the move in the gif is truly a travel that proves SGA is uniquely gaming the system, then the same standard should apply to everyone doing near-identical moves. The fact that we don't see endless dedicated threads ripping Luka or Giannis for their versions shows the outrage is selective. That's not deflection — it's testing for consistency in the rule application and the criticism.
On the free throws: SGA is at ~9.4 FTA/game this season. Luka is actually higher at ~10.1 FTA/game. Both are high-usage creators who attack contact. If the issue is 'foul-baiting' or volume, why does the heat focus almost entirely on SGA when OKC is dominating the West and he's putting up 31+ PPG efficiently? Success and visibility amplify the hate — if he was doing this on a mediocre Hawks team, most casuals wouldn't care or even notice the move.
The gif looks funky in slow-mo. Fair. But by the actual NBA rule (pivot may be lifted but not returned before release on a shot/pass), it's legal — same as half the league's crafty finishes. Call soft whistles when they happen, but pretending this is some unique SGA cheat code that 'Luka invented' ignores the rulebook and the broader context.
Your turn: If the move is illegal, explain why it only gets called out when SGA does it.
My point is directly relevant to the criticism of SGA's step-through move in that gif:
The complaint is that this specific move looks like a travel (and maybe gets unfairly allowed for him).
I'm saying: This exact type of move (lifting the pivot foot on a step-through to shoot/pass, as long as the ball is released before the pivot returns to the floor) is the same principle used by Luka on drives, Giannis on Euro-steps, and tons of other perimeter stars. It's been legal under NBA rules for years — the pivot can be lifted; it just can't come back down before release.
If the move in the gif is truly a travel that proves SGA is uniquely gaming the system, then the same standard should apply to everyone doing near-identical moves. The fact that we don't see endless dedicated threads ripping Luka or Giannis for their versions shows the outrage is selective. That's not deflection — it's testing for consistency in the rule application and the criticism.
On the free throws: SGA is at ~9.4 FTA/game this season. Luka is actually higher at ~10.1 FTA/game. Both are high-usage creators who attack contact. If the issue is 'foul-baiting' or volume, why does the heat focus almost entirely on SGA when OKC is dominating the West and he's putting up 31+ PPG efficiently? Success and visibility amplify the hate — if he was doing this on a mediocre Hawks team, most casuals wouldn't care or even notice the move.
The gif looks funky in slow-mo. Fair. But by the actual NBA rule (pivot may be lifted but not returned before release on a shot/pass), it's legal — same as half the league's crafty finishes. Call soft whistles when they happen, but pretending this is some unique SGA cheat code that 'Luka invented' ignores the rulebook and the broader context.
Your turn: If the move is illegal, explain why it only gets called out when SGA does it.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:48 pm to longhorn22
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I don't even think SGA has fans outside of OKC...
Basically every NBA legend you can think of loves him and his game…
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:50 pm to ReauxlTide222
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This holds literally zero weight
Why do people put so much weight on what older players say or think?
Ah yes. Random message board posters’ opinions should definitely be hold more water than NBA legends. You’re right.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 2:50 pm to Stonehog
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Yeah people say this after he beats their team. Has nothing to do with his “form” of basketball.
Everybody beats my team. i couldn't give two shits. I literally said he won OKC a championship, which is really all that matters. he's still annoying to watch. FFS. You're just a fan with blinders on, like every OKC fan on here.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:08 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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he's still annoying to watch
A couple weeks ago he had three straight games where he hit game-winning threes. If you find that annoying, rather than impressive, then you’re being childish.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:11 pm to iwyLSUiwy
I honestly feel sorry for people that aren't able to appreciate his game.
Oh well. Stay salty I guess.
Oh well. Stay salty I guess.
Posted on 3/31/26 at 3:12 pm to okietiger
Ok, I'm good with the whole discussion..
Coming from someone that follows OKC pretty good..
How many wins would the Thunder have and what seeding would they be without SGA on their team? Given the depth, culture, system, etc. that has been created there.
Coming from someone that follows OKC pretty good..
How many wins would the Thunder have and what seeding would they be without SGA on their team? Given the depth, culture, system, etc. that has been created there.
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