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Great read, full article:

By discovering a Jordanesque killer - 03.07.11 - SI Vault


It is a chilling term but high praise in the NBA, reserved for the likes of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas. Even in this era of advanced metrics, there is no quantifying killers, but players can tell you who they are by the shots they make. "They are the guys who get you the need baskets," says Bulls reserve forward Brian Scalabrine, referring to the vital hoops that stop runs and close out games. "I have a different word for killers. I call them mother-------. And right now, Derrick Rose is the baddest mother------ in the league by far. He is the reason we win."



"I'm way cockier than he is," says Scalabrine, "and I never play."

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ide have to say I agree 100% with serious list.

Drose is one has been one bad man this year, so bad infact that its stealing the thunder from the amazing job tom tom thibodeau has done with this teams defense.

on a completely different note, the denver nuggets are the prime example of the "get something instead of nothing" strategy when it comes to handling your superstars. they made the right move with melo and because of it dont have to start from square one again. they will make playoffs and have a decent chance of making it of round one if they keep their 5th seed position.

they can build on that and not fade into nothingness
 
I do think Derrick Rose is the best player in the NBA right now, but one has to ask - are the Chicago Bulls truly contenders for the Championship? sometimes I think yes, sometimes I think no. either way - I'm not 100 percent sold on them right now. I do think that the MVP's team should be contenders, obviously

I agree with all criticisms of LBJ. he has a pretty tough scheddy coming up, so I'd like to see him do well before I move him up. and just like Skip Bayless I would love to see him finally finish a game!!
 
I do think Derrick Rose is the best player in the NBA right now, but one has to ask - are the Chicago Bulls truly contenders for the Championship? sometimes I think yes, sometimes I think no. either way - I'm not 100 percent sold on them right now. I do think that the MVP's team should be contenders, obviously

I agree with all criticisms of LBJ. he has a pretty tough scheddy coming up, so I'd like to see him do well before I move him up. and just like Skip Bayless I would love to see him finally finish a game!!

He does, actually. He's not the guy you want to see take that last second three-pointer, and he knows it. He is, however, very good at finding the most qualified open man and making that game clutching assist in the last seconds, probably as good at this as the best point guards in the NBA.

Wade isn't too good at this either, but for some reason his three point percentage goes way up in these moments during the playoffs. When the pressure is really on, Wade is the guy the Heat will go to.

And yeah, Rose looks like he deserves the MVP right now. However, all it takes is 2-3 games for everybody to change their minds all over again. If the season ended a month ago, LeBron would have been the MVP. A month from now, it could be Rose, LeBron, or Howard. Nobody ever takes the entire season into review. The final month is the most important in the decision making process.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9ecgDb4Kzk&feature=player_embedded

Finished with 28/11/4.




Greg Monroe had another nice game, 18/11/4/2. He continues to play well with little to no offense ran through him. Can't imagine what numbers he could put up if his coach and teammates actually ran some O through the guy in the post.



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Some stuff regarding Greg Monroe:

Greg Monroe ranks #1 in steals among Rookie bigs (1 per game). League-wide he ranks #8 in steals per game among PFs and #2 among C's.

In 4 games since break, Greg Monroe averaging 16.8 and 12.8.

Blake Griffin #1 in Rookie PER (22.34). #2 is Greg Monroe at 16.
 
Timberwolves rookie Wes Johnson's newfound confidence will get a test Tuesday night at Target Center against the Lakers' Kobe Bryant. But it won't be their first go-round.

Johnson met Bryant during last spring's playoffs, when the former Syracuse star was in Los Angeles for a predraft workout. The two players share an agent, Rob Pelinka, who helped put Johnson in touch with Bryant. The two swapped phone numbers, and when Johnson decided to train last summer in L.A., the two worked out a couple of times before Bryant had offseason surgery.

It started one day when Bryant phoned Johnson with instructions to meet him. Johnson got there at 8 a.m. and Bryant already had finished lifting weights. The two went out on the court, where Bryant gave Johnson some pointers on the triangle offense.

"Ever since then, I've looked to him for advice," Johnson said.

That advice might not help Johnson slow down one of the league's best players Tuesday night, but ... "I'll do my best to make all his shots tough, make every catch tough for him," he said. "Really, I'll just try to slow him down."

Even during the season, Johnson said, Bryant has watched some Wolves games. He has called and given Johnson advice, things to work on. For a young man who grew up idolizing Bryant's game, this is pretty big stuff.

"It's a great blessing," Johnson said. "I can't put into words what it says about him, just looking out for me, giving me words of advice, his opinion on things I need to work on. I appreciate it."

The Lakers coming to town coincides with Johnson playing as well as he has all season. Johnson struggled badly heading into the All-Star break. But a weekend in L.A. for the Rookie Challenge (and the rest of the All-Star festivities) was the perfect tonic. Not only did Johnson play well in the Rookie Challenge, he also got a first-hand view of how the game's best players handled themselves.

"The whole atmosphere and energy and excitement of All-Star weekend, in general, it really just opened my eyes," Johnson said. "I came back from there fresh. You come back to your team and you bring a different vibe."

And a different role. Corey Brewer, who had spent much of the season starting at guard, was traded to New York. Martell Webster, a veteran coming off the bench, was hurting because of a bad back. That left Johnson to play big minutes. He has responded, scoring 39 points in the past two games, his highest total in back-to-back games this season.

Even better, Johnson has begun to show some potential on defense. He picked up 17 points with seven rebounds, three assists and four steals against Golden State on Sunday. He also had two blocks, including a game-sealing one on Monta Ellis late in the game.

"I think he has started to see what he has the potential to become as a player," Wolves coach Kurt Rambis said. "We're asking him to do more things, in terms of handling the ball, attacking the basket, being a passer off his driving opportunities."

Johnson's defense has improved, in starts and stops, as well. There have been times when defensive lapses have forced Johnson to the bench. But there he was Sunday with the game on the line, stopping Ellis, one of the league's most accomplished scorers.

Next up: Bryant. One thing he learned from his summer workouts with the Lakers star was don't talk trash.

"He was trying to get the ball and I stole it," Johnson said. "And he yelled out to the ref, and I was laughing. He came up and shook his head, threw the ball at me. Just a little fun. But you don't want to wake him up, just keep him controlled."

The mentor/student relationship temporarily ends during the game. Johnson said he is most impressed with the killer instinct Bryant shows on the court. It's an attitude he's trying to mimic. Johnson said even his mother has been on him about that.

"She wants me to get back to my old ways of being out there, yelling," Johnson said. "It will happen soon enough."

Johnson said he plans to work out with Bryant next summer. But first, he will try to slow down Bryant on Tuesday night.

"I plan on him coming out aggressive from the start," Johnson said. "Soon as the tip, I expect him to come out full-speed."



http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/117121938.html
 
loooool Heat.

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Great game plan, Spo.

0:07 99-96 Chris Bosh misses 26-foot three point jumper
0:05 99-96 Mike Miller offensive rebound
0:03 99-96 LeBron James misses 25-foot three point jumper
0:00 99-96 Mike Bibby offensive rebound



Bibby & Miller on the glass; their big guys behind the arc.
 
No ice in those veins. (0-6 in game winning/tying shots this season)





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Heat 1-7 in games that are decided in 3 or less points.


1. Fri, Nov 5, 2010 vs New Orleans Hornets

93-96 L

2. Tue, Nov 9, 2010 vs Utah Jazz

114-116 L

3. Sat, Nov 20, 2010 vs Memphis Grizzlies

95-97 L

4. Sat, Dec 18, 2010 vs Washington Wizards

95-94 W


5. Mon, Dec 20, 2010 vs Dallas Mavericks

96-98 L

6. Sat, Jan 15, 2011 vs Chicago Bulls

96-99 L

7. Sun, Feb 13, 2011 vs Boston Celtics

82-85 L

8. March 03, 2011 vs Orlando Magic

96-99 L




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Also 12-16 against teams above .500.




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looool Bosh. Poor guy, all he wanted to do is chill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y_Mmo08lvc&feature=player_embedded


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No ice in those veins. (0-6 in game winning/tying shots this season)





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Heat 1-7 in games that are decided in 3 or less points.


1. Fri, Nov 5, 2010 vs New Orleans Hornets

93-96 L

2. Tue, Nov 9, 2010 vs Utah Jazz

114-116 L

3. Sat, Nov 20, 2010 vs Memphis Grizzlies

95-97 L

4. Sat, Dec 18, 2010 vs Washington Wizards

95-94 W


5. Mon, Dec 20, 2010 vs Dallas Mavericks

96-98 L

6. Sat, Jan 15, 2011 vs Chicago Bulls

96-99 L

7. Sun, Feb 13, 2011 vs Boston Celtics

82-85 L

8. March 03, 2011 vs Orlando Magic

96-99 L




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Also 12-16 against teams above .500.




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looool Bosh. Poor guy, all he wanted to do is chill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y_Mmo08lvc&feature=player_embedded


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& yesterday's loss was after blowing a 24 point lead..LOL, love it
 
It pains me to say this as I am a die had Lakers fan
But if they trip up, I'd like to see the Bulls take it this year
Rose as we all know is great, but goddamn is it me or is he just that much faster than the entire league - dudes got quicks

and lol Heat, sweet jesus
 
lebron is a physical beast with speed. just doesnt have that killer instinct. I think if he were to work on his footwork a little more and his jump shot it would help develop that ability to just will vicotries out of your ass that the goats have

essentially what I see happening at the end of close nit grind it out game with LBJ is this: the defense will cut off his lanes to the hoop around the free throw line and he doesnt quite have the footwork to get through a Defence that collapses the middle (were talking half court offense here, not transition which lebron dominates with his speed and size) and he doesnt have post game to back down someone down and pull a turnaround jumper with, so he will try and find an open man instead. either that or he will just chuck up a 26 footer.

im telling you lebron racks up a lot of points in transition and in foul shots, its hard for him in the closing seconds, in half court offense against good D. dude needs to work on post game footwork back-to-the-basket moves, and this would all be solved.

cant wait for the games tomorrow though. spurs seem to be at the top of their game as usual and LA has been playing like they actually have been to the finals 3 years in a row riding this 6 game winstreak against good teams. should be a battle

and miami is in total crisis mode trying to chip away at that now 1-8 record against elite teams starting tomorrow against the leagues leading prospect for mvp, Drose and the bulls
 
grimble, you are spot on about Bron's game. that's why I can't see him dominating the league once he hits 30+... he has already peaked athletically.





Eric Bledsoe is a fucking BEAST!

New career high 20 points (7-11 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 steals (3 in the clutch), a bunch of deflections and altered shots that don't show up in the boxscores. Kid was everywhere. Also blocked JR Smith's dunk but they called it a foul which was BS... they replayed it a few times and it was clean. All this in just 20 minutes of playing time.

Sucks Gordon re-injured that wrist again, hope it's nothing serious. :/

oh and Mo >>>>>>>> Baron.
 
ya serious I would agree with that as well. unless he works on other aspects of his game he will decline quicker in his 30s then guys like kobe and mj have.

lebron is one of the best in the nba no doubt. but so often people hype him to a level hes not quite at yet because of his ability to throw up monster tripple doubles

fuck though rose was pulling some of the most explosive and acrobatic moves tonight. soooo fun to watch, the guy was in total kill mode the fourth quarter even though he said in an interview how mad at himself he was for that one turnover

no love for Love?

I got love for love man. whats he going for now his third fourth straight 20 20 game or his 50th double double in a row lmao insane. disconcerning that the team wont even make the playoffs though.
 
LA putting up a defensive clinic! Wow.


This game is a perfect example of why, as I've stated NUMEROUS times in this thread, LA is the team to beat until a team can match the size/length/ability of their front line. Odom/Gasol/Bynum is a murderer's row of size/length. Duncan may as well be 6'6" out there. No team will beat LA until they're as big or bigger than them at the 4/5 spots. Period.

The fucking Mavs are a bigger threat.

edit: Duncan 1-7.
Love timmy but he looks so washed up...




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