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I actually like his attitude towards becoming a super role player, but it's a poor fit with the current construct of the team, unfortunately..they don't need a defensive role player, they need a star 2nd option..
The starting lineup already has 2 role players ATM(Green and Dedmon), they don't need 4(since Parker refuses to be aggressive nowadays)..
Lay thompson beloved by the media and big games doesn't make you an all-star. :lmao
Ugh stfu Aldridge. How about not coming into camp every season looking like you went on the Boris Diaw diet for one. Wish this guy would take notes from Kawhi and just focus on playing better. I'm despising him the more he talks about it.
Kawhi is probably just as hard working and as dedicated as Tim-Lebron-Jordan-Kobe etc in terms of their health. Not a whole lot of players like that. Spurs know this.Quote:
Originally Posted by timtonymanu
Spursfans are going to be dissapointed if they expect players to have a similar work ethich and dedications. There's very few players in tge league with the same dedication as kawhi..Maybe lebron otherwise its no one really.
Poop knowsnthe manage personalities..Probablybhis biggest trait as a coach.
LMA is not having a bad year. Not only are the Spurs winning he's helping anchor what has been basically the top ranked defense for most of the year.
Yes, his offense is definitely struggling, but those acting like he's playing poorly or that his point about not having 2 All-Stars for SA isn't valid are just pushing an agenda.
By most every other account, the team with the 2nd best record gets 2 players. The fact LMA has been a legit anchor on the best defensive team in the league (for the most part) and that team has the 2nd best record validates things.
:lmao Klay Thompson. You can't say he's deserving then say it's really because the media loves him. He's not deserving. At least not more than a defensive anchor like LMA.
There's a lot of NBA players who have a great work ethic, some just have a ceiling as a role player so the work ethic doesn't stand out or show on the floor the way it does for players like Kawhi, Jordan, Duncan, ect.Quote:
Originally Posted by apalisoc_9
Danny Green, Patty Mills, and Jonathan Simmons are examples of players who have a great work ethic but their ceilings are capped. Simmons spent 6 hours a day this summer working on his game, 5 times a week... that's the kind of work ethic you want from all your players. You want your players to fulfill their potential whether its a 35-40% three point shooter/role player, or a 5 Time All-Star who has been a top PF in the league. When they are not fulfilling their potential and coming into camp out of shape, it shouldn't sit well with PATFO.
It's inexcusable to have a poor work ethic playing for a team with championship aspirations. Aldridge is playing well, yes -- most notably defensively, but he's fulfilling maybe 60% of his potential. He should be much better than he's been. Coming into camp out of shape post 30 years old doesn't help matters either.
RJ 2.0
Klay Thompson is not an All-Star tbh. His counting and advanced stats don't support the selection, no clue why he gets so much love :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
That being said, there's at least 3 people before LMA I would replace Thompson with :lol
This :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by dabom
Sure but that is LMA point. Klay got in because of their record.Quote:
Originally Posted by resistanze
But again winning like Spurs have should matter. Unless Kawhi is the run away MVP carrying scrubs like TP/Manu/Danny/LMA to this record.
You literally called LMA a defensive anchor and a top rim protector not even a week ago. :lol If Klay Thompson deserves to be there based off of his merits, then so does LMA.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by UZER
I definitely would pick LMA over Klay if they're weighing records so heavily. Not sure why a Warriors team that's lost more games this year gets 4 All-Stars vs 3 last year. Personally, I'd like to see Lillard or Conley there.Quote:
Originally Posted by DPG21920
Zaza Pachulia led Kawhi Leonard 2/3's of the way through All Star voting.Quote:
Originally Posted by resistanze
I seriously think the Spurs are going to cause the Warriors some massive problems in the playoffs if they get to matchup. The only chance you have against them is punishing them for being small, and we have 2 skilled bigs (even if they are both a bit soft) who would still be able to overpower Draymond and force him out for long periods of the series. There is no way any team in history is going to beat them at their own game - they've got 2 of the 3 best players in the league & a PF who can shoot, is a great passer and a very good and versatile defender. You would have to beat them big.
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i cant remember aldridge having this poor a stretch for so long... at least since his start to the season last year, which was excused by new system, teammates, etc
He doesnt deserve a spot, is that simple.
FYI... Anderson did too... spent the same time as Simmons working on his game etc. He's a role player but not for lack of trying.Quote:
Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres
Good points. :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by Down Under
They will need their bigs to play well. We shall see. Hopefully they don't get eliminated b4 that matchup.
:cry muh All Star Game :cry
All Star Game? All Star Game? He needs to worry about the regular season. Overhyped bitch
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Originally Posted by Mikeanaro
agreed. low iq, mainstream fans thought the spurs "deserved" two all stars even if they didnt have 2 players deserving of it :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Mikeanaro
Maybe hes sticking up for his team and doesnt think it should be him necessarily. So cynical, gaw.