Comments on: NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-splinters-l-july-28 There's always room for one more on the bench. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:56:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6374 Rey Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:08:49 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6374 True, Wally. Only thing I disagree with is that it's fast. His averages were technically down, but no more than a single reb, point, block, etc. He still shot 50% from the field too. But as far as his physical presence around the rim - you're right - he isn't as dominating as he once was. But a 6'11" guy averaging 19, 11, 2 blocks, and nearly 4 assist is better than all the bigs in the West. Maybe Ginobili can play in the playoffs in 2010 - that would be nice to see. True, Wally.

Only thing I disagree with is that it’s fast. His averages were technically down, but no more than a single reb, point, block, etc. He still shot 50% from the field too. But as far as his physical presence around the rim – you’re right – he isn’t as dominating as he once was.

But a 6’11″ guy averaging 19, 11, 2 blocks, and nearly 4 assist is better than all the bigs in the West.

Maybe Ginobili can play in the playoffs in 2010 – that would be nice to see.

]]> By: Wally http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6372 Wally Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:57:00 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6372 I agree the Spurs landed a couple players in the draft that could really help (Blair was a steal) and have had a good off-season in general when taking Richardson into account, too. HOWEVER, I think Kim not Dunkin' is going downhill fast ... and it pains me to say this about the Big Fundamental. He's nowhere near the physical presence he was 3 years ago. Now, maybe Blair fills a void in that area, but the Spurs need someone who can intimidate shooters inside .... and a center who can actually dunk the ball in finish. Hope I'm wrong, but I don't even see them in the Western Finals in 2010. Yes, Derrick Rose is the poster child for allowing immediate entry into the NBA. Remember we had a debate here on the pine about who the Bulls should take #1? I don't think there's any debate .... they chose wisely ... Rose is gonna be a super star. I agree the Spurs landed a couple players in the draft that could really help (Blair was a steal) and have had a good off-season in general when taking Richardson into account, too. HOWEVER, I think Kim not Dunkin’ is going downhill fast … and it pains me to say this about the Big Fundamental. He’s nowhere near the physical presence he was 3 years ago. Now, maybe Blair fills a void in that area, but the Spurs need someone who can intimidate shooters inside …. and a center who can actually dunk the ball in finish. Hope I’m wrong, but I don’t even see them in the Western Finals in 2010.

Yes, Derrick Rose is the poster child for allowing immediate entry into the NBA. Remember we had a debate here on the pine about who the Bulls should take #1? I don’t think there’s any debate …. they chose wisely … Rose is gonna be a super star.

]]> By: Rey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6367 Rey Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:27:47 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6367 I caught a whiff of one of those today. Along with their current stalemate with Raymond Felton, that's pretty much how you can describe Jordan's front office decisions in Charlotte thus far. I caught a whiff of one of those today. Along with their current stalemate with Raymond Felton, that’s pretty much how you can describe Jordan’s front office decisions in Charlotte thus far.

]]> By: Casey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6366 Casey Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:17:35 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6366 Picture me scratching my head, furled brow, and a look like I just smelled something foul - something like one of Moonlight's dog pies. Picture me scratching my head, furled brow, and a look like I just smelled something foul – something like one of Moonlight’s dog pies.

]]> By: Rey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6365 Rey Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:05:47 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6365 How about the Bobcats giving up the face of their franchise, Okafor, for a broken down and limited Tyson Chandler. I think CHandler was great only because of Chris Paul. He is not someone with a fantastic post game, either face up or back-to-the-basket. I don't see where it benefitted the Bobcats. People in NC are not happy with this trade so far from what I've read. How about the Bobcats giving up the face of their franchise, Okafor, for a broken down and limited Tyson Chandler. I think CHandler was great only because of Chris Paul. He is not someone with a fantastic post game, either face up or back-to-the-basket.

I don’t see where it benefitted the Bobcats. People in NC are not happy with this trade so far from what I’ve read.

]]> By: Casey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6363 Casey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:19:58 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6363 In light of all the negative press Calipari has received, it seems way too coincidental that he is now trying to appear honest and somewhat altruistic. In light of all the negative press Calipari has received, it seems way too coincidental that he is now trying to appear honest and somewhat altruistic.

]]> By: Rey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6361 Rey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:22:07 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6361 Well - I'm glad that Calipari feels that way and I agree with him about the dead period in the summer. But the funny part is, he gave the quote while at the AAU championships in Florida. Hello John! And if you polled coaching staffs who attend these things, I have a strong feeling Memphis (and now Kentucky) are the most frequent. Practice what you preach? I don't know. I bet Coach K doesn't go to these AAU things as often because they are void of any academic responsibility and he feels ocnfident in his recruiting in September and April. Was this John's way of saying don't look at me??? Well – I’m glad that Calipari feels that way and I agree with him about the dead period in the summer. But the funny part is, he gave the quote while at the AAU championships in Florida. Hello John! And if you polled coaching staffs who attend these things, I have a strong feeling Memphis (and now Kentucky) are the most frequent. Practice what you preach? I don’t know. I bet Coach K doesn’t go to these AAU things as often because they are void of any academic responsibility and he feels ocnfident in his recruiting in September and April. Was this John’s way of saying don’t look at me???

]]> By: Casey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6359 Casey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:37:41 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6359 Rey - interesting that you mentioned Calipari - check out page 30 of this link: http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20090729/?sub_id=twpD4LskEW1e&folio=CGI Totally agree with you about Young being NBA-ready. But if that shot fake works more than 10 times in the NBA, I will buy you six Sam Adams. Plenty of open floor in the Summer League for Flynn to roam. Let's see how he is doing in March. The idea of Blair on the floor with Parker, Duncan, Ginobili, and Jefferson is scary. That makes Blair the fifth option. Rey – interesting that you mentioned Calipari – check out page 30 of this link: http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20090729/?sub_id=twpD4LskEW1e&folio=CGI

Totally agree with you about Young being NBA-ready. But if that shot fake works more than 10 times in the NBA, I will buy you six Sam Adams.

Plenty of open floor in the Summer League for Flynn to roam. Let’s see how he is doing in March.

The idea of Blair on the floor with Parker, Duncan, Ginobili, and Jefferson is scary. That makes Blair the fifth option.

]]> By: Rey http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/07/28/nba-splinters-l-july-28/comment-page-1/#comment-6358 Rey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:05:18 +0000 http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=4304#comment-6358 My opinion about the one-and-done issue probably changes everyday. But quite frankly, I'm sick of guys like Derrick Rose and Calipari making a mockery of higher education. Just let these guys enter the draft at 18. What's the harm in the end? A lot of the point guards played really well in Vegas. Unfortunately 90% of those rosters will never see an NBA floor so it's hard to gage guard-wise who' ll be effective and who won't. Flynn looks amazing in the open floor. He can turn on the jets at any point. I heard even Brandon Jennings was dominating competition. I love the SPurs getting McClinton. Blair by that time was a no brainer for them and never in their wildest dreams did they think he'd be there probably. But McClinton is a sharpshooter and much more explosive to the basket than he gets credit for. He'll be nice along side Parker because he can do a little of everything. But what about Pitt teammate Sam Young. He dropped quite a bit. He and his histrionic shot-fake will be the most NBA-ready player in my opinion. Might never be a 20 a game guy but his size and versatility is an asset I thought many teams would desire. My opinion about the one-and-done issue probably changes everyday. But quite frankly, I’m sick of guys like Derrick Rose and Calipari making a mockery of higher education. Just let these guys enter the draft at 18. What’s the harm in the end?

A lot of the point guards played really well in Vegas. Unfortunately 90% of those rosters will never see an NBA floor so it’s hard to gage guard-wise who’
ll be effective and who won’t. Flynn looks amazing in the open floor. He can turn on the jets at any point. I heard even Brandon Jennings was dominating competition.

I love the SPurs getting McClinton. Blair by that time was a no brainer for them and never in their wildest dreams did they think he’d be there probably. But McClinton is a sharpshooter and much more explosive to the basket than he gets credit for. He’ll be nice along side Parker because he can do a little of everything.

But what about Pitt teammate Sam Young. He dropped quite a bit. He and his histrionic shot-fake will be the most NBA-ready player in my opinion. Might never be a 20 a game guy but his size and versatility is an asset I thought many teams would desire.

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