2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

Shaqtin a fool

 

[WiggyRuss]

Interesting from Korver:

Speaking of Korver, he scored 20 points Wednesday, a high mark since coming to Cleveland.

"Great game for him tonight and I was happy to see it," James said.

James also had a big hand in Korver's scoring outburst, assisting on five of Korver's eight made shots. Some were catch-and-shoot triples.

"Those were the shots everybody told me I was going to get all the time," Korver said. "He's an incredible passer and he sees the court so well, commands so much attention. I feel like I've missed a bunch of those shots. I've gotten a lot of really good looks since I've been here. It's interesting. It's a different shot. I'm used to coming off screens and really having to run and work through shots. I've got to do a little better at just plain old catch-and-shoot spot shots."

Of course, James -- and others -- still hit Korver coming off screens.

"We want to continue to get him moving," James said.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Isiah Thomas with 31 free throws his last 2 games.

That is a LOT of freaking free throws. With his size- it sure looks like he gets a lot of calls in that department. They really took it to the Raptors in that 4th qtr. I gotta say- he is playing like he could be top 5 in the MVP voting at the end of the year.

Good for him.....its great to see a guy like that succeed. It gives me hope that a guy like Felder can one day do some special things.

Boston is tough--- you knew a couple years ago when they got Stevens and made that big trade wit hthe Nets that they would be an ascendant team and be one of the Cavs main rivals going forward....I think we are probably going to get a Cavs/Celtics ECF......Toronto just seems out of sorts- they need to make a move.

 

[Wamu]

If I had a receding hairline like that, I would be to. Have you seen the shit you guys post? You're all assholes. Particularly you, @Wamu

Are you upset because you're going bald?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Break up the Heat!

So, I looked over the schedule.
I'm assuming somewhere we'll slip up and lose 1, so we're still good for a 50 win season.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Isiah Thomas with 31 free throws his last 2 games.

That is a LOT of freaking free throws. With his size- it sure looks like he gets a lot of calls in that department. They really took it to the Raptors in that 4th qtr. I gotta say- he is playing like he could be top 5 in the MVP voting at the end of the year.

Good for him.....its great to see a guy like that succeed. It gives me hope that a guy like Felder can one day do some special things.

Boston is tough--- you knew a couple years ago when they got Stevens and made that big trade wit hthe Nets that they would be an ascendant team and be one of the Cavs main rivals going forward....I think we are probably going to get a Cavs/Celtics ECF......Toronto just seems out of sorts- they need to make a move.

Has anyone considered that the Celts coaching staff is going to get to spend a lot of quality team with the All Stars?

Great recruiting opportunity.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Interesting from Korver:

Speaking of Korver, he scored 20 points Wednesday, a high mark since coming to Cleveland.

"Great game for him tonight and I was happy to see it," James said.

James also had a big hand in Korver's scoring outburst, assisting on five of Korver's eight made shots. Some were catch-and-shoot triples.

"Those were the shots everybody told me I was going to get all the time," Korver said. "He's an incredible passer and he sees the court so well, commands so much attention. I feel like I've missed a bunch of those shots. I've gotten a lot of really good looks since I've been here. It's interesting. It's a different shot. I'm used to coming off screens and really having to run and work through shots. I've got to do a little better at just plain old catch-and-shoot spot shots."

Of course, James -- and others -- still hit Korver coming off screens.

"We want to continue to get him moving," James said.

What's interesting about it?
It's common knowledge.

Also wasn't interesting that Warriors went after Korver at every opportunity.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Has anyone considered that the Celts coaching staff is going to get to spend a lot of quality team with the All Stars?

Great recruiting opportunity.

like who?

arent many all star free agents thats for sure.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

The following group of players picked up more T's than Whiteside this year:

Cousins
Westbrook
Jordan
Wall
Green
DeRozan
Lowry
Melo
Millsap
IT
Durant
PG-13
Gobert

The following group of players picked up more flagrants than Hassan this year:

Draymond
Harden
Wall
Chris Paul

Whiteside has no bad T's this year.
He's been a leader on the court.

Johnson got ejected last night.
No one on earth would feel he acted inappropriately.

Sometimes shit just happens.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Tristan Thompson has become a dominant force for the Cavs

On the surface, Thompson’s 2016-2017 season looks fairly unremarkable. His points per game are at a career low, and the only notable uptick is a 0.6 increase in rebounds per game. But looking at counting stats alone will cause you to miss the tremendous growth he has made as a player. Thompson has taken a leap this season and has solidified his role as a cornerstone piece for the Cavaliers.

One of the main criticisms you’ll hear about the Cavaliers is the lack of rim protection. While it’s true that swapping Channing Frye into the minutes that were occupied by Timofey Mozgov have impacted the team’s rim protection and rebounding. However, that statement ignores the transformation Thompson has made as a rim protector this season.


Thompson is recording 1.2 blocks per game this season, up from 0.6 last year. But as we know, blocked shots aren’t the best indicator of protecting the interior. Per NBA.com’s player tracking, opponents are shooting 45.9 percent at the rim with Thompson on them. Compare that to 49.4 percent for DeAndre Jordan, 46.5 percent for Hassan Whiteside, and 43.3 percent from Rudy Gobert, and you can see that Thompson is among the league’s toughest defenders at the rim. His defended field goal percentage at the rim of 45.9 is a very nice 6.9 percent improvement from last season.

In addition to that, the opposition is shooting 10.5 percent worse than their expected field goal percentage within six feet of the basket when Thompson is defending. Last season the opposition shot 0.3 percent better than expected in the same situation. By combining his lateral quickness with better awareness, timing, and discipline, we have seen Thompson develop into a legitmate difference-maker on the interior this season.

At 25 years old, this is the time you often see centers realize their defensive potential. It takes a long time for players to gain the experience and understanding needed to be an elite defensive center. There is so much responsibility placed on that position and to execute on a high level, your reactions must be second-nature, rather than read, think, and react. When on the court, you can see him calling out defensive rotations and communicating on defense. He’s also increased his vocal presence off the court, speaking up in defense of teammates as well as himself.

Thompson has done more than earn his money. He’s the 55th-highest paid player in the league and will be even more of a bargain as the rest of the league signs their new contracts.

 

[gordontrue]

 

[larryjohn]

I would say 6-1. The reason is because IMO winning counts more when you've done it on the big stage for all the marbles.

I heard another good way to look at it.

Which is better ?

6 Gold medals. (and that's it)
6 Gold medals + 3 Silver Medals.

Could do many other options also.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Tristan Thompson has become a dominant force for the Cavs

On the surface, Thompson’s 2016-2017 season looks fairly unremarkable. His points per game are at a career low, and the only notable uptick is a 0.6 increase in rebounds per game. But looking at counting stats alone will cause you to miss the tremendous growth he has made as a player. Thompson has taken a leap this season and has solidified his role as a cornerstone piece for the Cavaliers.

One of the main criticisms you’ll hear about the Cavaliers is the lack of rim protection. While it’s true that swapping Channing Frye into the minutes that were occupied by Timofey Mozgov have impacted the team’s rim protection and rebounding. However, that statement ignores the transformation Thompson has made as a rim protector this season.


Thompson is recording 1.2 blocks per game this season, up from 0.6 last year. But as we know, blocked shots aren’t the best indicator of protecting the interior. Per NBA.com’s player tracking, opponents are shooting 45.9 percent at the rim with Thompson on them. Compare that to 49.4 percent for DeAndre Jordan, 46.5 percent for Hassan Whiteside, and 43.3 percent from Rudy Gobert, and you can see that Thompson is among the league’s toughest defenders at the rim. His defended field goal percentage at the rim of 45.9 is a very nice 6.9 percent improvement from last season.

In addition to that, the opposition is shooting 10.5 percent worse than their expected field goal percentage within six feet of the basket when Thompson is defending. Last season the opposition shot 0.3 percent better than expected in the same situation. By combining his lateral quickness with better awareness, timing, and discipline, we have seen Thompson develop into a legitmate difference-maker on the interior this season.

At 25 years old, this is the time you often see centers realize their defensive potential. It takes a long time for players to gain the experience and understanding needed to be an elite defensive center. There is so much responsibility placed on that position and to execute on a high level, your reactions must be second-nature, rather than read, think, and react. When on the court, you can see him calling out defensive rotations and communicating on defense. He’s also increased his vocal presence off the court, speaking up in defense of teammates as well as himself.

Thompson has done more than earn his money. He’s the 55th-highest paid player in the league and will be even more of a bargain as the rest of the league signs their new contracts.

So you have a dominant C, 3 all stars including top 1-2 player in the world, yet he bitches, moans, complains that he needs more help.

Too Funny.

 

[larryjohn]

Even the Blatt move will be forgotten because they won.
How often do folks bring up the fact that Riley backdoored Stan Van?
All we hear is that Wade took over and willed them to a title.

I thought SVG wanted to spend more time with his family ?

 

[Wamu]

So you have a dominant C, 3 all stars including top 1-2 player in the world, yet he bitches, moans, complains that he needs more help.

Too Funny.

Him going public about the Cavs current roster was a bad idea. But he's right, the Cavs aren't as loaded as the Warriors. He really needs to learn how to keep his mouth shut though.

 

[gordontrue]

Has anyone considered that the Celts coaching staff is going to get to spend a lot of quality team with the All Stars?

Great recruiting opportunity.

Why? Is the celtics staff coaching the East?

 

[LogicMan]

Why? Is the celtics staff coaching the East?

If they beat LA on friday for sure they are

 

[gordontrue]

If they beat LA on friday for sure they are

Why not the Cavs?

 

[gordontrue]

According to Amico, the Mavs have on offer on the table for the Cavs.

Deron Williams for Shumpert + a draft pick

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I thought SVG wanted to spend more time with his family ?