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Lay thompson beloved by the media and big games doesn't make you an all-star.
I actually like his at ude 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last edited by MaNu4Tres; 02-13-2017 at 06:58 PM.
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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 loveThe Warriors didn't get 4 All-Stars simply because of their record, though..they got 4 because they're all deserving..Curry and Dominos are obvious, Klay Thompson is beloved by the media and had some huge games, while Green is going to be the DPOY..
There's no argument for Aldridge outside of team record, which isn't a legit reason IMO..if that's the case, why isn't anybody outraged about Eric Gordon not making it?
That being said, there's at least 3 people before LMA I would replace Thompson with
ThisOne line isn't crying brah.
LMA is right you know.
Sure but that is LMA point. Klay got in because of their record.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
That being said, there's at least 3 people before LMA I would replace Thompson with
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.http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lamarcu...200815732.html
Hopefully he uses this as motivation and starts dominating(beginning tonight), although this hasn't been the case since the selections were released..
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.
Zaza Pachulia led Kawhi Leonard 2/3's of the way through All Star voting.
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.
Good points.
They will need their bigs to play well. We shall see. Hopefully they don't get eliminated b4 that matchup.
muh All Star Game
All Star Game? All Star Game? He needs to worry about the regular season. Overhyped
agreed. low iq, mainstream fans thought the spurs "deserved" two all stars even if they didnt have 2 players deserving of it
Maybe hes sticking up for his team and doesnt think it should be him necessarily. So cynical, gaw.
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