Kawhi 27.5 PPG 2.5 APG 40% FG vs DeRozan 28 PPG 6.5 APG 48% FG

[313]

It's a shame we didn't get Siakam

also lol @ Kawhi stat padding

[Kawhitstorm]

Yea he is what he is assists wise. A great night is in the 5-6 range. Even Kobe averaged around 5 for his career I think

Jordan averaged 3.5 assists in his last season w/ the Bulls. Why would Kawhi pass when he's a 50/40/90 shooters unlike Kirby?

[313]

What i mean his only good at scoring and defense..

the most important facets of the game

[Beartrucci]

Jordan averaged 3.5 assists in his last season w/ the Bulls. Why would Kawhi pass when he's a 50/40/90 shooters unlike Kirby?

I agree I don't think it's a big deal

[Kawhitstorm]

Kawhi was never an explosive scorer but when he gets to 30 it's usually a blowout so there's that

He plays at a methodical pace & plays defense thus doesn't get as many easy/leak-out points than other scorers.

[Kawhitstorm]

It's a shame we didn't get Siakam

also lol @ Kawhi stat padding

He's rubbing it in Pop-a-zits face

[Kawhitstorm]

Hes a shadow of what he ised to be

Hes basically turned into a glorified Latrell Sprewell

Great trade

Is that you Ryan McDonough?

[skin27]

Jordan averaged 3.5 assists in his last season w/ the Bulls. Why would Kawhi pass when he's a 50/40/90 shooters unlike Kirby?

why compare an old Jordan to a prime kawhi? Prime Jordan knows how to pass..he averaged 8 assist once in his career..

[TDMVPDPOY]

comparing kawhi to chokewell and rapists is bull ,

look at those efficiency numbers by kawhi
look at him shut down a franchise player
at leasts he doesnt gamble on passing lanes like spree, or pretend to shut someone down and get reward 12 all defensive team selections...

[skin27]

the most important facets of the game

he is more like kobe than Jordan and Lebron..

[Kawhitstorm]

Good thing Philly wasn't willing to offer Simmons.

He was shaking in his boots every time he was matched up by Kawhi to the tune of 11 TOs & got bailed out by the refs after getting rejected at the rim.

[313]

Something to note, Kawhi's +/- has routinely been the worst of the raps starting line up. I don't remember that being the case in SA.

[rasuo214]

Pop would have fouled and subbed Kawhi out to prevent him from getting 30.

[acoelho1]

This team with Kawhi will go far. I think they have a good chance of being the best team in the east.

[Chinook]

Something to note, Kawhi's +/- has routinely been the worst of the raps starting line up. I don't remember that being the case in SA.

He's the same ball-stopper he was in SA. The difference is that recently, SA really didn't have anything but ball-stoppers on their first unit. Without Leonard, the Raps still have dynamic perimeter play, a lot of shooters and rim-runners. It's not surprising to see their offense eat other teams alive when Kawhi's on the bench. People are still not appreciating how good Toronto is. They are easily the second-best team in the league with a real chance at beating GS. They may not use their talent fully, but if they do, it's insane.

And yes, Pop should have at least gotten ing Siakam.

[rasuo214]

He's the same ball-stopper he was in SA. The difference is that recently, SA really didn't have anything but ball-stoppers on their first unit. Without Leonard, the Raps still have dynamic perimeter play, a lot of shooters and rim-runners. It's not surprising to see their offense eat other teams alive when Kawhi's on the bench. People are still not appreciating how good Toronto is. They are easily the second-best team in the league with a real chance at beating GS. They may not use their talent fully, but if they do, it's insane.

And yes, Pop should have at least gotten ing Siakam.

They have a good team but they have had a bad habit of letting teams back into games.

[Kawhitstorm]

Something to note, Kawhi's +/- has routinely been the worst of the raps starting line up. I don't remember that being the case in SA.

That was the case in '16-'17 & their were article float around saying Kawhi was hurting the team's defense that season.:https://www.basketball-reference.com...vanced_pbp::11

Raw +/- is one of the dumbest stats out there as it doesn't take into account for the lineups of either team (Eric Gordon & Covington the top ranked players that season: https://www.foxsports.com/nba/stats?...0&opp=0&page=1)

[313]

And yes, Pop should have at least gotten ing Siakam.

It's disgusting. Masai is one of a gm.

That was the case in '16-'17 & their were article float around saying Kawhi was hurting the team's defense that season.:https://www.basketball-reference.com...vanced_pbp::11

Raw +/- is one of the dumbest stats out there as it doesn't take into account for the lineups of either team (Eric Gordon & Covington the top ranked players that season: https://www.foxsports.com/nba/stats?...0&opp=0&page=1)

Rockets won 65 games, so it's not shocking to see them occupy 4 of the top five spots. Covington looks more like an anomaly, but everyone else looks about right on that list.


+/- isn't perfect, but it is more than valid when looking on the surface for trends in line ups and then you can delve deeper.

[Kawhitstorm]

He's the same ball-stopper he was in SA. The difference is that recently, SA really didn't have anything but ball-stoppers on their first unit. Without Leonard, the Raps still have dynamic perimeter play, a lot of shooters and rim-runners. It's not surprising to see their offense eat other teams alive when Kawhi's on the bench. People are still not appreciating how good Toronto is. They are easily the second-best team in the league with a real chance at beating GS. They may not use their talent fully, but if they do, it's insane.

And yes, Pop should have at least gotten ing Siakam.

At the end of the day what matters is NET rating & Kawhi is in 3 of the top 5 2-man combos including the top spot (Lowry isn't even in the top 3):

https://www.basketball-reference.com...eups_2-man_::3

His OBPM is also top 3 among rotation players so let's not act like he's dragging the team: https://www.basketball-reference.com...l#advanced::23

[Chinook]

At the end of the day what matters is NET rating & Kawhi is in 3 of the top 5 2-man combos including the top spot (Lowry isn't even in the top 3):

https://www.basketball-reference.com...eups_2-man_::3

His OBPM is also top 3 among rotation players so let's not act like he's dragging the team: https://www.basketball-reference.com...l#advanced::23

LDN

[TDMVPDPOY]

anyone notice his been driving alot/layups with his left hand instead of shooting hand??

[Kawhitstorm]

anyone notice his been driving alot/layups with his left hand instead of shooting hand??

Seems like he's bored & is working on his lefty finish during games

[skin27]

Seems like he's bored & is working on his lefty finish during games

Hes been doing that seems before..maybe that’s his style..

[playbonner15]

Locked down Simmons and gets an easy 31pts. Still dont like the Iso Kawhi pace though. I still favor DeStar’s offense + passing. Hope the team can get a new Kawhi level of defensive player on the next draft

[SpurPadre]

Locked down Simmons and gets an easy 31pts. Still dont like the Iso Kawhi pace though. I still favor DeStar’s offense + passing. Hope the team can get a new Kawhi level of defensive player on the next draft

We're guaranteed one next year...only not in the draft but by getting Murray back.