NBA 2012-2013 Discussion, keep it classy

[stringertom]

Would love to see Vaughn & the Magic engage in a little Hack-A-Dwight tonight...maybe he'll turn Staples into The Brick House and we can sneak out of LA with the "W". Not much hope otherwise for the start of a five-game roadie.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by stringertom

Would love to see Vaughn & the Magic engage in a little Hack-A-Dwight tonight...maybe he'll turn Staples into The Brick House and we can sneak out of LA with the "W". Not much hope otherwise for the start of a five-game roadie.

The Lakers can move Pau Gasol to the center, and play Antawn Jamison at power forward. Jamison may be past his prime, but he is still a very potent big man with the unique ability to spread the floor with his shooting.

[jamesblakefan#1]

Dwight should be embarrassed majorly after tonight.

[stringertom]

Originally Posted by stringertom

Would love to see Vaughn & the Magic engage in a little Hack-A-Dwight tonight...maybe he'll turn Staples into The Brick House and we can sneak out of LA with the "W". Not much hope otherwise for the start of a five-game roadie.

Pretty much called it there, didn't I???

If the Real Big Baby shot FTs at Big Baby's rate then Hack-a-Dwight wouldn't work...46% for the season at the charity stripe with many months off to work on the most fundamental of all skills...thanks for taking him off our hands, Lakers!

[hollywood9826]

You cant build a team to win around a guy that is a liablity to have on the floor at the end of halfs.

Shaq was barely 50% career. A big reason why Kobe closed out games for them, and they didnt feel so bad about letting him go.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by hollywood9826

You cant build a team to win around a guy that is a liablity to have on the floor at the end of halfs.

Shaq was barely 50% career. A big reason why Kobe closed out games for them, and they didnt feel so bad about letting him go.

That's very true, but Shaq could actually play in the post. Throw the ball into him, and within 5 seconds, something happens, may it be a bucket or a pass to a bucket.

Throw the ball into Howard and nothing happens unless he's underneath the basket.

[Disgruntled Worker]

Let’s look at some numbers. Dwight Howard has been in the league for 8 years. In that span his highest regular season PPG average was 22.9 in 2010-11 and his highest RPG and BPG averages were 14.5 and 2.9 during the 2011-12 and 2008-09 seasons, respectively. Shaquille O’Neal in his first 8 years managed to average 27.4 PPG, 12.2 RPG, and 2.6 BPG. Also worth noting - Shaq’s 1999-00 MVP season featured career highs in assists per game (3.9) and minutes played per game (40.0).

Though the numbers seem to favor Shaq, it should be noted that Dwight Howard is currently only 26, a year younger than Shaq during his MVP season. Also Dwight Howard has won the Defensive Player of the Year award four times, a feat matched only by Ben Wallace and Dikembe Mutombo and something Shaq has never done. So who’s the better player? Depends on what your team needs.

[LeeD]

Most of us would rate Hakeem, Patrick, and Bill as much more wanted centers for any team.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Most of us would rate Hakeem, Patrick, and Bill as much more wanted centers for any team.

Bill Russell or Walton?

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Bill Russell or Walton?

Does it matter in today's game? They'll both kill in the paint.

[LeeD]

Any Bill, with McHale and Parrish as power forwards.

[Ronaldo]

Btw, anyone have a clue about Kyle Singler, rookie from Duke?

[stringertom]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Btw, anyone have a clue about Kyle Singler, rookie from Duke?

Starting SF for Detroit, 27 MPG, 10PPG, 2+RPG, 1APG, 51%FGA, 78%FTA. Decent start to his career...1st year overseas in the Spanish league was a good move during the lockout.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by stringertom

Starting SF for Detroit, 27 MPG, 10PPG, 2+RPG, 1APG, 51%FGA, 78%FTA. Decent start to his career...1st year overseas in the Spanish league was a good move during the lockout.

Ty, surprised he is a starter. But the change has done them good.

[LeeD]

Aren't those similar stats for an aging TayshuanPrince?
Might as well go with a younger version.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Aren't those similar stats for an aging TayshuanPrince?
Might as well go with a younger version.

They both are starters

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Any Bill, with McHale and Parrish as power forwards.

That's just not fair. It's like watching a bunch of Tim Duncans slow-dancing people to death.

[LeeD]

Like ChrisMullin playing at his speed against a bunch of gazelles, and doing almost just fine.

[Ronaldo]

Dance or Die, there is no reason to say goodbye. You got to dance or say goodbye.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Like ChrisMullin playing at his speed against a bunch of gazelles, and doing almost just fine.

Run-TMC, eh? 1988