I make no apologies, I enjoy BS's writing. If not factual at least it is entertaining.
While reading his Annual League Report he brought up something that I hadn't thought about before, but would be amazing.
We all agree that Monty has something special on his hands, and to this point he hasn't had a chance to unleash it all due to injury and incompetency. It really would be something to bring Don Nelson in here and let him coach this team. If nothing else, it would be one of the most exciting teams this side of Golden State.Quote:
Simmons: Those guys definitely fail the “Would It Be Fun To Play With Him?” test. But Davis, Asik and Jrue Holiday … that’s a pretty nice start. I wish we could bring Don Nelson out of his Hawaii hibernation to coach these guys. There’s a legitimately entertaining style lurking somewhere in here. Let’s just say that I don’t trust Monty Williams to unleash it.
Lowe: I kind of trust him. He runs some funky stuff on offense, even if too much of it results in midrange jumpers. That’s part of the reason it’s good to have Anderson back — he really opens up their playbook. They were a solid offensive team last season, and lights-out when they had all their guys. The defense is the bigger question, though it’s hard to be even below-average with Asik and Brow.
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/th...nkings-part-2/
Anyway, the read is pretty expected (banging the drum of trading Noel, and now apparently Elfryd Payton).
Bill Simmons is at it again!
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10-23-2014, 10:18 AMUNO GraciasBill Simmons is at it again!
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10-23-2014, 10:38 AMAD23nEG10
Bill Simmons has probably only seen Tyreke play once against the Celtics like 3 years ago and made his decision solely based off that
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10-23-2014, 10:46 AMPelsFan2313
Bill Simmons is a source of entertainment, not a source of information.
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10-23-2014, 10:48 AMMichaelMcNamara
You can't be even semi-informed on all 30 teams. You just can't. Impossible.
Read local, ignore national. At least for information. Entertainment? I listed to every BS report when I walk my dog. I like his guests a lot.
Never hope to learn from it though. We have plenty of info from people who ONLY focus on the Pelicans, so go there for info. Heck, go HERE for info. Everybody on this board has watched Tyreke more than Simmons. -
10-23-2014, 11:00 AMSpaniard
Tyreke has to be one of the most misunderstood and underrated players in the league. I love his game and the way he beaks down a defense in invaluable.
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10-23-2014, 11:06 AMMichaelMcNamaraHe has missed 7 shots this preseason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spaniard
On 6 of them, we got the offensive rebound and put it back for a bucket. He has taken 13 shots this preseason. He also took 4 additional shots on which he got fouled and took free throws. 17 possessions in which he tried to score. The Pelicans scored 32 points on those 17 possessions. -
10-23-2014, 11:10 AMPelican12
Hey guys, I was thinking that NO looks pretty strong vs. Dallas tonight. Any suggestions on what they might look like against the Mavs? :)
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10-23-2014, 11:12 AMPelican12
I was actually looking to see what the line on the game was and we are a 3 point fave tonight. Thoughts.....
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10-23-2014, 11:14 AMMichaelMcNamara
Take the Mavs. We won't play our guys
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10-23-2014, 11:15 AMMMEmbrenoYah I put 50 bucks on (-2.5). I would guess the mavs will be resting up. I could be horribly wrong though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelican12
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10-23-2014, 11:16 AMMMEmbrenoAre you certain or just guessing?Quote:
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10-23-2014, 11:18 AMPelican12
Hey McNamara....I thought we were playing our bigs tonight? It's our last game in ps.
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10-23-2014, 11:19 AMPelican12
I heard bigs tonight....what'd you hear MMEmbreno?
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10-23-2014, 11:26 AMMMEmbrenoHaven't heard anything yet but I would assume the mavs would rest some of their older guys. I like taking the like early (2.5-3) now so if the mavs announce they are resting or aren't playing guys at much I will have the line at a good price. It could go the other way though and Pels could rest a lot of guys and then line could be even or have us as an underdog before tip.Quote:
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10-23-2014, 11:35 AMMichaelMcNamara
Monty said, "We won't see the main guys much, if at all" in the Dallas game.
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10-23-2014, 11:48 AMMythrolRename the Kobe assist to the Tyreke Assist!Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara
What's so interesting is how similar Harden and Tyreke's games are. Yet I can't stand Harden and Love Tyreke. I narrowed down why earlier. Its because Tyreke doesn't drive and play for the foul. He drives to get to the basket every time. I also feel his game translates far better to the playoffs than Harden's.
It's certain my good to hear how well his impact is. I'm fearful people will look at his FG% only and think he is horrible on offense. -
10-23-2014, 11:56 AMPelican12
MME....we won't see much of Dallas bigs or our bigs tonight??Thanks.
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10-23-2014, 12:03 PMMMEmbrenoWell from what Monty said he won't see much of our bigs so I Coudnt tell you for sure. I still assume dallas rests players as well, I already threw money on it, not really confident but They have covered for me well so far this pre season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelican12
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10-23-2014, 12:11 PMPelican12
Kool, thanks buddy.
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10-23-2014, 02:27 PMBallSoHardSorry but i play NBA 2K and i know most players strengths and weaknesses.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara
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10-23-2014, 03:13 PMSeaLegsGuys, it's Ok, I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night and can confirm that NBA 2k is the ultimate source for all basketball information.Quote:
Originally Posted by BallSoHard
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10-23-2014, 03:30 PMCaffeinedisastrWas it a JRUE Holiday Inn?Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaLegs
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10-23-2014, 03:38 PMCaffeinedisastrIndeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mythrol
Harden plays to draw the foul, not to get a good shot. He's more focused on flailing than getting off a good shot.
This is not the right way to play. If he's not getting the call, then he'll have a really bad night.
Tyreke is probably my 2nd favorite player on our team. I was excited when we got him last year.
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10-23-2014, 03:40 PMBallSoHardIt'd be really, really sad if you thought I was serious. And judging by your comment, time to be sad :(Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaLegs
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10-23-2014, 03:50 PMCaffeinedisastrEverytime I see your username, I picture this guy saying it.Quote:
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10-23-2014, 04:04 PMDroopyDawg
I think Jrue smashed Bill Simmons' daughter or one from his stable. Ever since the draft night trade for Jrue... Simmons has had some weird beef with Jrue.
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10-23-2014, 04:34 PMNpliamFWIW he hasn't really won in the league and has been paired with 2 of the best big men in the game today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spaniard
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10-23-2014, 04:59 PMNewOrleansBBallYeah but Sacramento was just a dysfunctional situation and here it was injuries.Quote:
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Slightly different in my opinion.
Had we been healthy he would have had a better year... -
10-23-2014, 05:21 PMMMEmbrenoPelicans are now a 4 point favorite so the line is moving, looks like the majority of the bets are favoring the Pelicans to cover tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelican12
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10-23-2014, 05:22 PMluckyman
How do you go from talking about Ryan Anderson in one sentence, to "they have no depth" in the next? From the way Babs/Jimmer/Ryno have looked in the preseason to hopefully Ajinca showing improved skills at that size, these idiots should be proven wrong all said and done.
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10-23-2014, 06:51 PMPantazis76
What annoys me about Bill Simmons is that he never ever gets over the Holiday trade.. he proposed the question, Would you rather Elfred Payton and Nerlens Noel for Jrue Holiday and Asik?? making it obvious that we traded away two allstars..
Payton is so overrated by Bill that it annoys me and Noel i can't see anything greater than a 14/10 man in his prime.
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10-23-2014, 07:54 PMTin_FoodQuote:
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10-23-2014, 11:18 PMIamQuailman
3pt faves.. and we won by 3. Starters won't play much? Only starter that played less that 20 was Asik. DANG YOU MONTY