The pre-draft assessement of Aldrdige was spot-on

[apalisoc_9]

LOL. LMA is just as fat as boris, with less rebounding and athleticism and a great turnaround. Thats about it. Cant pass. Cant get to the block. Weak screen setter.

My ultimate favorite is to watch his fat ass run the court. Dude is slow, and looks like a nerd.

[skulls138]

Getting a boner over stats that don't matter. Good for you. KL hasn't won a series. Who gives a if he scores 100ppg if he cannot score under-pressure?

Reading your post is the problem with ST. Guy gets media hype you go bananas. Pop says something you go bananas. You argue that Tim is better than Kobe because he won rings. You argue that KL is better than X because he has stats. Until KL wins something as THE LEADER of the team, which no one knows if its LMA or KL to be honest, then he's not . There really isn't an argument otherwise.

He HAS made shots at the end of games, just not the final one and thats because he was doing everything. He was also making steals and multiple offensive rebounds, ripping it out of the opposing players hands. Theres only a handful of players in the existence of the NBA that can measure up to what you think Kawhi should be. AI, Mcgrady, Ewing, Barkley and yes David Robinson and a WHOLE bunch more "aint "according to your theory.

[cjw]

Getting a boner over stats that don't matter. Good for you. KL hasn't won a series. Who gives a if he scores 100ppg if he cannot score under-pressure?

Reading your post is the problem with ST. Guy gets media hype you go bananas. Pop says something you go bananas. You argue that Tim is better than Kobe because he won rings. You argue that KL is better than X because he has stats. Until KL wins something as THE LEADER of the team, which no one knows if its LMA or KL to be honest, then he's not . There really isn't an argument otherwise.

So eye test matters more than stats? And you're an NBA scout?

Okay.

Explain to me how TS% and USG don't matter. Or do you not understand what they mean?

(And Kawhi has won something as the best player on the team. It was just that the Finals were such a blowout in 2014 that he didn't need to hit any game winners. And clutch? How about that block of Westbrook in Game 6 that year)

He HAS made shots at the end of games, just not the final one and thats because he was doing everything. He was also making steals and multiple offensive rebounds, ripping it out of the opposing players hands. Theres only a handful of players in the existence of the NBA that can measure up to what you think Kawhi should be. AI, Mcgrady, Ewing, Barkley and yes David Robinson and a WHOLE bunch more "aint "according to your theory.

He's acting like a 16 year old who just got dumped for the first time and think he'll never find true love or get laid.

[Kawhitstorm]

LMA wasn't the Spur that allowed rookies to impose their will on him in the playoffs. LMA went up against Adams, Ibaka and Kanter. The strength of OKC that has devastated two record breaking teams

Kanter played 6 minutes & got punked by Speight while Bogut got the better of Adams. WestBrick meanwhile has been waxing Curry's ass now that he's free from the shackles of Kawhi.

Could you fill me in on why PATFO are trying to upgrade Porker's position?

[lefty]

LMA has always been a soft jump shooting player

"big man"
today's NBA big men
today's NBA

[tholdren]

He HAS made shots at the end of games, just not the final one and thats because he was doing everything. He was also making steals and multiple offensive rebounds, ripping it out of the opposing players hands. Theres only a handful of players in the existence of the NBA that can measure up to what you think Kawhi should be. AI, Mcgrady, Ewing, Barkley and yes David Robinson and a WHOLE bunch more "aint "according to your theory.

lol

[Arcadian]

He has improved in those areas. He's a much better rebounder and post player than he used to be.

And people forget Jermaine O'Neal actually used to be a top 10 NBA player at his peak. The problem is his peak was too short, but still. At the time it was a good comparison.

[dbreiden83080]

So basically you have trouble accepting FACTS? #porkerstan

So let's just kick him off the team. We are sure to be better that way.

[ViceCity86]

This is a great website.

[Kawhitstorm]

So let's just kick him off the team. We are sure to be better that way.

All I said was that he was 3rd wheel material since he can't be counted on to show-up under pressure. The Heatles won a championship clincher w/ Bosh scoring ZERO points in Gm 7 & they also won a conference finals series despite him getting destroyed by Roy feakin' Hibbert but he was still an all-star caliber player...just happened to be SOFT.

On the other hand, the team would be better off by replacing washed-up Porker w/ an average PG.

[Keepin' it real]

The pre-draft assessment of Aldridge...

I rarely say this to people who aren't me, but you have got to get a life.

[Kawhitstorm]

I rarely say this to people who aren't me, but you have got to get a life.

I don't need to know what you think of folks that you don't know, just keepin' it real.

[Mnky]

Op is desperate for a thread tbh.

LMA carried spurs through 3 games. When he realized the rest of the team arnt contenders, he started getting ready for summer vacation. Get him some help and a legitimate number 2 on offense, not a streaky shooter, and then things can happen.

[Mnky]

I rarely say this to people who aren't me, but you have got to get a life.

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And people forget Jermaine O'Neal actually used to be a top 10 NBA player at his peak. The problem is his peak was too short, but still. At the time it was a good comparison.

Aldridge has basically matched JO's peak year for six years and counting. Not nearly the defender for most of his career, but twice the offensive force.

[Obstructed_View]

Op is desperate for a thread tbh.

LMA carried spurs through 3 games. When he realized the rest of the team arnt contenders, he started getting ready for summer vacation. Get him some help and a legitimate number 2 on offense, not a streaky shooter, and then things can happen.

Dude was thinking, "Why the didn't they get me a center like I asked?"

[skulls138]

Op is desperate for a thread tbh.

LMA carried spurs through 3 games. When he realized the rest of the team arnt contenders, he started getting ready for summer vacation. Get him some help and a legitimate number 2 on offense, not a streaky shooter, and then things can happen.

So when Kawhi misses, hes being streaky but when LMA misses and gets punked under the rim, hes getting ready for vacation. When Kawhi misses, at least he contributes in other ways. When LMA misses hes useless because hes still diva-ish.

[hater]

kawhi s getting neutered

[TD 21]

Cripples are about to be broken up & the Cavs w/ an aging LeBron are in the East so they are irrelevant until the Finals. OKC is beatable by an efficient halfcourt team & the Duds hopes hinge on Curry's ankles. There is also a possibility there could be a 1-4 matchup b/w OKC/Duds if Durant's Jones fracture flares up.

That's a ton of ifs, which is my point exactly.

As I've said, the Spurs should and will continue to try and it's not impossible, unlike teams that are generally in their position, but the reality is, it's highly unlikely they win a championship in the Leonard-Aldridge era.

They've remained contenders in recent years thanks to an unparalleled combination of chemistry, IQ, coaching and depth. That's no longer the case and their stars aren't capable of out starring any other contender. That's what the out with the old, in with the new crowd doesn't get.

[T Park]

Dude was thinking, "Why the didn't they get me a center like I asked?"

I would've said, we didn't have any money left after you demanded the ing max

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I would've said, we didn't have any money left after you demanded the ing max

Of course you would have said that.

[tholdren]

So when Kawhi misses, hes being streaky but when LMA misses and gets punked under the rim, hes getting ready for vacation. When Kawhi misses, at least he contributes in other ways. When LMA misses hes useless because hes still diva-ish.

I don't think so. I'm a fan of neither. They both have new NBA ignorance and play scared. LMA apologists will say he rebounds well, but he only gets uncontested boards. Both player fans will say that these guys are max players who can carry teams. They can't. Spurs need them to play physical, and they either can't or won't. Both are ty at setting up teammates.

[Mnky]

So when Kawhi misses, hes being streaky but when LMA misses and gets punked under the rim, hes getting ready for vacation. When Kawhi misses, at least he contributes in other ways. When LMA misses hes useless because hes still diva-ish.

LMA was playing the best front court in the NBA single handedly. Almost played the entire game each game because the spurs could not afford to sit him. Kawhi is a very streaky playoff performer. He has not had one legitimate series where he showed up every game. On defense yes, offense, no.
He's 24, and beyond expectations on offensive side. I'm happy with his development. Awesome to strike gold with him. Doesn't change the fact that he isn't a reliable offensive threat yet in the playoffs.

[Mnky]

I would've said, we didn't have any money left after you demanded the ing max

He was arguably the best big in the NBA this year. Thinking he doesn't deserve the Max...

[Kawhitstorm]

LMA was playing the best front court in the NBA single handedly. Almost played the entire game each game because the spurs could not afford to sit him..

Pop should have sat him in the 2nd half of Gm 5 when he shot 3-12 in a game the Spurs HAD to win.