Aussie NBA watch 2014

[larrikin]

Baynes gets another start (against Philly) and is already on 10-7 with 6mins to go in the 2nd.

Finished with 15-9.

I liked Pop's quote about him a couple of days ago.

Pop was asked about Baynes during San Antonio's clash with the Celtics yesterday, and in true fashion didn't give too much away.

“He seems to play basketball fairly well," Popovich said.

http://www.sportal.com.au/nba/baynes-has-career-night-in-spurs-win/sclexgls9swr1vfk554ihxwxj

 

[djrossie16]

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[peternorth]

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[alex_is_on_fire]

Live stream of the Golden State vs New Orleans game tomorrow.


Hope this is ok to promote this live stream. It's not promoting a rival forum. Mods, if it's not allowed, can you delete.

 

[Goodo73]

Delly might be back very soon

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2014/12/matthew_dellavedova_could_retu.html

 

[peternorth]

with A Burks out it may allow exum to play more. however, his form of late has plateaued

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

GSW vs Bulls on ESPN today.

12:00 (EDST)
11:30 (Adelaide)
9: 00 (Perth)

 

[Goodo73]

Delly got 2pt & 3ast in 16 mins in his return today

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Delly got 2pt & 3ast in 16 mins in his return today

And Bogut got injured again.

Knee injury but it's not too bad. Day to day apparently.

 

[fidstar]

This season would be the first time in forever that Bogut played the first 20 games of a season.

 

[mitchzz]

Wish Utah would involve Dante more in the offense, I guess he probably isnt ready yet but it is frustrating seeing him playing off the ball/standing in the corner

 

[Dr Awkward]

Wish Utah would involve Dante more in the offense, I guess he probably isnt ready yet but it is frustrating seeing him playing off the ball/standing in the corner

Yeah it's pretty stupid playing him as scoring guard, he has no idea how to be a scoring guard, not to mention at this stage he's not a great shooter.

I think it's just like we predicted before the start of the season, he's going to take another 3 years before he's a good player who is truly ready to run a team at PG. I just hope it's not too bumpy a road while he's developing.

 

[Goodo73]

Delly 6-2-5 in 12 mins so far. Still 8 mins to go.

 

[djrossie16]

Delly 6-2-5 in 12 mins so far. Still 8 mins to go.

making plays on the defensive end too

 

[djrossie16]

"Delly's a guy who's always been counted out, saying he can't make it," James said. "Heart and effort will take away a lot of things you can't do. I'll take a guy like that any day on my team."

 

[Goodo73]

"Delly's a guy who's always been counted out, saying he can't make it," James said. "Heart and effort will take away a lot of things you can't do. I'll take a guy like that any day on my team."

Also from the AP article:

Backup guard Matthew Dellavedova provided a boost for Cleveland in the final 12 minutes by hounding Kyle Lowry defensively. Toronto's point guard scored 16 points, but only two in the fourth.

Dellavedova, who missed 15 games with a knee injury, returned Monday against Brooklyn and played the entire final period against Toronto.

 

[Dr Awkward]

"Delly's a guy who's always been counted out, saying he can't make it," James said. "Heart and effort will take away a lot of things you can't do. I'll take a guy like that any day on my team."

Love that quote from LBJ

 

[moistie]

They love him on the Cavs, Kyrie's comments on him are cool. And if you haven't subscribed to this YouTube channel below, do so. Aussies in the NBA, it's a great source of footage.

 

[Ruck Machine]

"Delly's a guy who's always been counted out, saying he can't make it," James said. "Heart and effort will take away a lot of things you can't do. I'll take a guy like that any day on my team."

Am I the only one that doesn't quite get this quote?

Specifically "Heart and effort will take away a lot of things you can't do" ... WTF?

 

[larrikin]

Am I the only one that doesn't quite get this quote?

Specifically "Heart and effort will take away a lot of things you can't do" ... WTF?

As in you can make up for not having the outstanding ability with heart and effort.

 

[Ruck Machine]

As in you can make up for not having the outstanding ability with heart and effort.

That's what I thought he mean't. Just checking.

 

[djrossie16]

lol 7 minutes in my life is complete



Great to see this recognition for such an unheralded individual.
I'm still kind of shocked how effective he's been on D in the NBA. Obviously he didn't defend like this in college for good reasons (stay out of foul trouble and energy conservation on the offensive end). Saw it in flashes against a hot Kirk Penney a few years back for the Boomers and when Johnny Dee for San Diego got hot once in the WCC. The guy has really become a factor for Cleveland while at the same time inspiring his teammates. If he starts hitting that three he could become very valuable. It's a pleasure to watch him but a bit weird since i'm a Golden State supporter but find myself supporting Cleveland because of Delly.

 

[TurboBreuster]

Delly's BBIQ and on/off court leadership are elite at NBA level. I have no doubt he'll one day be a top NBA coach.

 

[Damon_3388]

lol 7 minutes in my life is complete



Great to see this recognition for such an unheralded individual.
I'm still kind of shocked how effective he's been on D in the NBA. Obviously he didn't defend like this in college for good reasons (stay out of foul trouble and energy conservation on the offensive end). Saw it in flashes against a hot Kirk Penney a few years back for the Boomers and when Johnny Dee for San Diego got hot once in the WCC. The guy has really become a factor for Cleveland while at the same time inspiring his teammates. If he starts hitting that three he could become very valuable. It's a pleasure to watch him but a bit weird since i'm a Golden State supporter but find myself supporting Cleveland because of Delly.

Seeing that kind of makes me wonder why a guy like Aaron Craft (not Aussie, I know) hasn't been able to get a gig in the NBA so far.

 

[fidstar]

Hopefully Bogut is only missing the one game.