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Puffer wrote: View PostSuper heavy on "former." He looks to me like a liability on the Nets right now.
Overall, I'd rate him currently has a "C" rate player. Maybe a C+. Which is what I'd probably rate JV right now too (based on the regular season). Obviously JV is trending up and KG trending down, but I don't think JV is a vastly better player today. JV is more athletic but doesn't create a huge match-up problem. KG's jump-shot is valuable in the offence, but isn't something you need to scheme for, which is basically how I feel about JV's offensive role.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
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It would be funny if it wasn't so frustrating. Coach and everyone else was talking about what was going through their minds when Pierce was left open to launch a potential go ahead three with under 30 seconds left in the last game. Defensive misstep? Take a look at how Garnett is screening Pierce's man. Two hands out at 90 degrees clutching on to him. It's nuts. If someone has the clip, post away
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BigCamB wrote: View PostGood call. I mean I personally can't stand him, but I can see where you are coming from, the game needs players like him. It's fun to root against him, and frustrating when his antics get the better of you. All part of the sports experience.
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Jclaw wrote: View PostIt would be funny if it wasn't so frustrating. Coach and everyone else was talking about what was going through their minds when Pierce was left open to launch a potential go ahead three with under 30 seconds left in the last game. Defensive misstep? Take a look at how Garnett is screening Pierce's man. Two hands out at 90 degrees clutching on to him. It's nuts. If someone has the clip, post away
It starts at 1:43. That was both holding and an illegal screen lol. Could've been called on either.
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ogi wrote: View Posthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_spiAD-6s
It starts at 1:43. That was both holding and an illegal screen lol. Could've been called on either.
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KHD wrote: View PostOh, Zach Lowe was condescending? Colour me surprised.
He's right in general that a lot of contact goes uncalled in both directions and the foul totals overall have been fairly balanced. Criticism here is also right that KG in particular sets a lot of moving screens - Lowry gets floored multiple times a game, and he's a tough guy who fights hard through screens. In a way everybody's right - this is what needs to change about NBA officiating, and this is probably what never will change about NBA officiating, so get to work and win anyway. Any player or team can build a reputation with the refs, this isn't unique to KG. DeMar now benefits from the work he's put in, for example."We're playing in a building." -- Kawhi Leonard
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S.R. wrote: View PostReally? Zach Lowe is one of the only (the only?) US national writers who takes an interest in the Raps. I believe his girlfriend is from Toronto, and he's attended games and follows the team.
He's right in general that a lot of contact goes uncalled in both directions and the foul totals overall have been fairly balanced. Criticism here is also right that KG in particular sets a lot of moving screens - Lowry gets floored multiple times a game, and he's a tough guy who fights hard through screens. In a way everybody's right - this is what needs to change about NBA officiating, and this is probably what never will change about NBA officiating, so get to work and win anyway. Any player or team can build a reputation with the refs, this isn't unique to KG. DeMar now benefits from the work he's put in, for example.
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S.R. wrote: View PostReally? Zach Lowe is one of the only (the only?) US national writers who takes an interest in the Raps. I believe his girlfriend is from Toronto, and he's attended games and follows the team.
He's right in general that a lot of contact goes uncalled in both directions and the foul totals overall have been fairly balanced. Criticism here is also right that KG in particular sets a lot of moving screens - Lowry gets floored multiple times a game, and he's a tough guy who fights hard through screens. In a way everybody's right - this is what needs to change about NBA officiating, and this is probably what never will change about NBA officiating, so get to work and win anyway. Any player or team can build a reputation with the refs, this isn't unique to KG. DeMar now benefits from the work he's put in, for example.
So ya, you have to play through it, and NOBODY ever suggested otherwise, but, the contention that you shouldn't speak out against unfair treatment is absurd to me. It isn't whining, its fighting back. Yeah, you gotta do it on the floor, but you gotta do it off it too.
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Superjudge wrote: View PostTeams Like Toronto deserve a fair shake. Toronto even MORESO than some of the shitty US markets as toronto is the 4th largest market, AND when they do the CBA, who do you think is one of the heavy hitters in the discussions as they are a profitable franchise...... thats right, Toronto. They respect toronto behind closed doors in a way, then completely hang um to dry on the floor, and in the media.
So ya, you have to play through it, and NOBODY ever suggested otherwise, but, the contention that you shouldn't speak out against unfair treatment is absurd to me. It isn't whining, its fighting back. Yeah, you gotta do it on the floor, but you gotta do it off it too.
Disagree with the two bolds. You earn gotta earn. Jack Armstrong said it in one of the podcasts last week. You are going to have to win by 6, just to win by one. All the complaining is just distraction and excuses. Just go out there and beat them. It's a seven game series, you out play the Nets in all seven you'll win your four and advance. You only outplay four times and one of those games you lose because of bad officiating, that's not on the ref's that's on you. Win on the court.
Also, grantland and Zach Lowe in particular have more Raps coverage than any other US media, and often when it really wasn't deserved based on on court performance. Also, Zach Lowe is the best basket-ball blogger on the planet, and it's not even close. So when a blogger who actually covers the raps, and has been pretty unbiased if not done right favourable in their coverage, says we need to stop complaining about the refs, I take notice.
Complaining about refs is just a way to justify failure.
ALSO, it's not like the refs haven't made some bad calls in Toronto's favour. 6:20 left in the forth, Raps up by 1, Lowry draws a charge on Anderson that should have been called a block he didn't beat him to the spot, and his feet were still moving, it was a pretty obvious block, and the Anderson's push off happened AFTER the block. BUT Kyle Lowry is one of the best in the game at drawing charges, and Anderson is a sub. Sometimes the refs just make the wrong call. It MOSTLY evens out over the course of a game/series, and whatever doesn't even out can be overcome by beating the other team.
Rant over."They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
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But don't you think there is something wonky when you have to earn the right to get a fair shake?
I don't necessarily disagree with you, because star players ultimately get the benefit of the doubt. But, I'll just repeat something that whitemencantjump said somewhere in these forums, and that is that the refs should call the play, not the player(s). A foul is a foul and it shouldn't matter who was involved in the play. That type of officiating would be glorious!!
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JawsGT wrote: View PostBut don't you think there is something wonky when you have to earn the right to get a fair shake?
I don't necessarily disagree with you, because star players ultimately get the benefit of the doubt. But, I'll just repeat something that whitemencantjump said somewhere in these forums, and that is that the refs should call the play, not the player(s). A foul is a foul and it shouldn't matter who was involved in the play. That type of officiating would be glorious!!
But that's not what I'm talking about here. What I'm talking about is not "benefit of the doubt" or a "fair shake".
What I'm talking about is a guy who is too slow and old to get into the proper position, so he grabs and holds people. He is being proactive in his cheating, while guys like Lebron just get a lot of calls.
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