The Bigfooty Official Week NINE National Basketball Association (NBA) Thread

[Soft Downhill Skier]

Why is a 7 footer setting for jump shots against the most undersized front court in the league

I just do not get philly

One of the physically weakest, but certainly not shortest. Embiid has a 7'3 dude with arms extended in his face.

 

[Mazza1234678]

One of the physically weakest, but certainly not shortest. Embiid has a 7'3 dude with arms extended in his face.

He should be bashing down KP in the post

U can’t justify him taking contested mid range shots

It’s a joke

 

[Mazza1234678]

there is no chance philly are beating the bucks over 7 games

No chance

 

[danielnajdek]

Ben is so painful to watch. JUST SHOOT THE BALL FFS!!!!

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I really hope the Giannis is just having a hot run from 3 at the moment.

Otherwise #RIPNBA

Yep. I hate to use this term but Giannis is awesome, and when he starts nailing 3s consistently, we're all in trouble.

 

[DT_35]

there is no chance philly are beating the bucks over 7 games

No chance

wouldnt even have you beating a Boston or Toronto Right now lol

 

[Mazza1234678]

wouldnt even have you beating a Boston or Toronto Right now lol

I don’t follow them

More painful watching them the knicks

 

[Soft Downhill Skier]

He should be bashing down KP in the post

U can’t justify him taking contested mid range shots

It’s a joke

As a Mavs fan I love seeing him settle.

I dont think his body is capable of being the 48 minute post beast Philly wants him to be.

 

[Soft Downhill Skier]

This dude is ******* back.

 

[nahnah]

I really hope the Giannis is just having a hot run from 3 at the moment.

Otherwise #RIPNBA

I would say based on his shooting form/motion, its just a random hot run. Looks ugly to me

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Tacko Fall >>>> Manute Bol or Gheorge Muresan. Don't @ me.

 

[nahnah]

Aaron Gordon has regressed a lot this season

 

[Mazza1234678]

Ja morant oh boy

He is special

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Zion watch: 6 months 1 day and 3 hours since draft ascension, 7 wins and 22 losses declination...



... no sighting.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Ja morant oh boy

He is special

If he played for a big market team like the Knickers, the media would be jizzing themselves over Morantt, but because he plays in small, boring (not my opinion, but the general perception) Memphis, he gets very little mainstream props (or at least deserves)

ROOK OF THE YEAR NO DOUBT

 

[Mazza1234678]

If he played for a big market team like the Knickers, the media would be jizzing themselves over Morantt, but because he plays in small, boring (not my opinion, but the general perception) Memphis, he gets very little mainstream props (or at least deserves)

ROOK OF THE YEAR NO DOUBT

He is Russell Westbrook 2.0 but can shoot and knows when to dish or too take the shot

He is gonna be a freak

 

[Elmer_Judd]

He is Russell Westbrook 2.0 but can shoot and knows when to dish or too take the shot

He is gonna be a freak

There has been some great young talent in the past 2 NBA drafts. Really hope Zion can live up to the hype and not become Greg Oren Jnr.

 

[Damon_3388]

Minny really slip under the radar for criticism.

Way too much talent to be this bad year after year.

I think they need to stop dicking around and put Jeff Teague back as their starting PG. He's way too good, and the alternatives are way too stop-gap (Wiggins at the point? Please!), for anything else to be worthwhile.

I think they desperately need a physical big that can grab 8-10 boards a game to play alongside KAT too. As much as I want him to stay in Memphis, I think someone like Brandon Clarke could help them a lot.

 

[Damon_3388]

If he played for a big market team like the Knickers, the media would be jizzing themselves over Morantt, but because he plays in small, boring (not my opinion, but the general perception) Memphis, he gets very little mainstream props (or at least deserves)

ROOK OF THE YEAR NO DOUBT

18 months ago, he was barely a top 100 prospect in his HS class. The leap he has made is enormous. He's far, far better than Westbrook was at the same age, too.

 

[Damon_3388]

Ja morant oh boy

He is special

If that went down, people would be asking Kevin Love how Ja's nuts taste until the day he dies.

 

[Damon_3388]

Aaron Gordon has regressed a lot this season

The difference between playing alongside Fultz at the point instead of Augustin is showing out here IMO.

 

[Damon_3388]

Why is a 7 footer setting for jump shots against the most undersized front court in the league

I just do not get philly

Because their "point guard" has less of an outside shot than a '90s centre.

The "uniqueness" of their squad is both a strength and a weakness, depending on the opposition.

 

[Soft Downhill Skier]

Every team worth a damn will just zone up on Philly now.

If Brown wants to keep the job, he'll figure this out.

 

[nahnah]

Every team worth a damn will just zone up on Philly now.

If Brown wants to keep the job, he'll figure this out.

wow where are their fundamentals, gotta get the ball into the elbows and make the defense make a decision. Did they not play MSAC D league

 

[Soft Downhill Skier]

wow where are their fundamentals, gotta get the ball into the elbows and make the defense make a decision. Did they not play MSAC D league

Yep. It's weird because Horford, Embiid and Simmons are 3 of the best big passers in the league. But they didn't really seem prepared for zone today despite the fact Dallas has played more than anyone the last decade, and Miami rolled them with it the previous game.