Ninja Scooter
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He's no Jaylong
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NBA Offseason 2017 |OT| Only Big Ballers Allowed *please pay $495 to be a Big Baller
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Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
I'm not opposed to Ingram taking shots in close games, but he clanked, like, 4 in a row and turned the damn ball over. That was too many touches for a guy struggling like he is, especially when other guys who are right next to him are playing better. Also, when a team is this young and hungry and has no hopes for the playoffs every win means a little something. Yes, even in fuck-ball pre-season. This team needs to get as many W's as they can get their little hands on to build some confidence. There is literally nothing else to even fight for.
I'm not mad at Ingram for taking shots in crunch time, but god damn, that shit was brutal to watch, I don't give a fuck what part of the season this is. It was objectively bad. He needs to focus on defense and stop forcing shots he's not capable of making right now. His defense these past few games has been damn good actually. He needs to cool it and focus on that.
LyleLanley
Banned
Can't teach that athleticism.
juliushandle
Member
It simply isn't Ingram's time. He needs to focus on using that length to rebound and play defense. The offense will come along in due time. It has to playing along side Lonzo.
As far as the loss, it is preseason but Luke kept Lopez out too long and let Gober beast on the Laker front court. Luke also called for Ingram to take those final shots instead of Kuzma.
As far as the loss, it is preseason but Luke kept Lopez out too long and let Gober beast on the Laker front court. Luke also called for Ingram to take those final shots instead of Kuzma.
Ninja Scooter
Member
That's actually a misconception. I am currently taking night classes for athleticism and I expect to be able to dunk in 3 months.
LyleLanley
Banned
I meant legally I'm the only person allowed to teach that athleticism. You'll be hearing from my lawyers.
Ninja Scooter
Member
You can forward your complaints to Bread University.
RedAssedApe
Banned
We still got our great white hope Alex Caruso. Oh and that bum on the bench Lonzo.
darkwing-buck
Member
I still can't believe Caruso is only 24, I for sure thought he was already in his 30's
bulls youth looking hungry......Justin Holiday being given more minutes is great....markkanens release is so beautiful.
Come regular season I don't see them winning a lot.....but I think they could pull for 8th seed with Lavine back....but we all know they going to trade away lopez at the all star break to make sure they don't get to inspired......because Gar basically said fuck you fanbase....we are trying to lose
Come regular season I don't see them winning a lot.....but I think they could pull for 8th seed with Lavine back....but we all know they going to trade away lopez at the all star break to make sure they don't get to inspired......because Gar basically said fuck you fanbase....we are trying to lose
LyleLanley
Banned
Why would you want a team to fight for the 8th seed in the East instead of tanking?
DasPenguin
Member
This. Markkanen is similar to Dirk in that his body needs a year or two to mature. He's a 20 year old kid, but with that stroke and fadeaway, he'll be a fine pro in a year or two. But they need to lose to get better. 8th seed does nothing for them.
Randolph Freelander
Member
They're shooting from the heart.
slightconfuse
Banned
Ingram will learn a lot from LeBron
There isn't a single Bulls fan on the planet that wants them to try to actually win this year.
None.
Peter Ian Staker
Member
PadWarrior
Member
on UPROXX @DimeUPROXX
J.R. Smith is frustrated he got benched so Dwyane Wade can start for the Cavs (link: http://uproxx.it/2i1Ue3F) uproxx.it/2i1Ue3F
J.R. Smith is frustrated he got benched so Dwyane Wade can start for the Cavs (link: http://uproxx.it/2i1Ue3F) uproxx.it/2i1Ue3F
Cornbread78
Member
and George and Westbrook...
Cavs need the Wades floor spacing those are the breaks.
Cornbread78
Member
So who leads the league in offensive fouls this season...
Wade or Harden?
Wade or Harden?
JR Smith better Stay in his Lane
Supha_Volt
Neo Member
Probably just to get the rights to him for G-league. No way dude is making the roster.
Dreams-Visions
Member
he'll be fine.
Ninja Scooter
Member
$30 million a year to your third best player. Wolves better hope Wiggins improves dramatically, otherwise they will be paying bank to Rudy Gay 2.0.
Yikes. At least with Embiid you can easily see possible universes in which he justifies the contract and even becomes a significant bargain. I don't see it with Wiggins at all.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I mean, at least Wiggins can play. If you put a gun to my head, I'd probably take him over the guy who can't even see the court. People underestimate just how important of a skill "health" is.
Yup much rather pay a guy thats on the court then not, Wiggins can give you 20 a game, rather its high volume shooting or not, not many players in the NBA can do that. Embiid has played 31 games in what 3 years
But what if he is on the court only 10% of the time
Ninja Scooter
Member
Julius Randle is a top 10 PF when he learns how to shoot tho.
Breh, 31/246 is actually .13
that's 13% fort you!
Trust the System
Randolph Freelander
Member
No incentive, he already got paid.
RedAssedApe
Banned
its funny whenever i hear the talking heads say things like this when evaluating a player
LegendofDragoonLives
Member
x player is top 10 once he learns how to play at the level of a top 10 player consistently and is not injured throughout the season to make a difference.
Can I get paid as a scout nao
Can I get paid as a scout nao
Would make the heat checks easier to swallow if the percentages start to back up the decision making. Shot selection is another area he can become more efficient offensively, but he makes up for it in other ways including steady improvement to his passing game.
Even if he regresses from preseason averages, Diet Cobra isn't fucking around in his contract year and Ainge shouldn't either if he's part of the future.
Brad always experiments with his starting lineups. I wouldn't read too much into it.
Will all 3 of them be on the court tonight?