10-26-2021, 06:45 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-26-2021, 06:47 PM by dirkfansince1998.)
Some way to early observations.
Are the new rules (including more contact in the paint) helping some of the better FIBA guards?
Rubio (14/4/9) and Mills (15/2/2) looked great in the first couple of games. Both don´t rely on athleticism to get to their spots. Don´t rely on their drive to score/create.
Are the Bulls for real?
4-0 start against an easy schedule. Next few games against better teams will probably answer the question. It looks like they nailed the offseason. Lonzo Ball is my early favorite for DPOY. DeRozan is still doing his thing. Averaging 20+ pts on solid efficiency. Caruso is the perfect glue guy (can shoot, moves the ball, above average defender).
Are the Hornets for real?
You know. The same team that lost by a record margin against the Mavs in preseason. Lamelo Ball looks like a legit superstar playmaker. Miles Bridges is averaging 25ppg. And Rozier only played one game. They should get even better as the season progresses.
What´s up with the Nets and Lakers?
Both teams look old and slow. I expect them to get going at some point in the season but right now it isn´t looking pretty. Nets are getting carried by Durant. Harden has been beyond bad (lost his biggest weapon in the summer, no more cheap FTs). So far Mills and Aldridge look like the only veteran role players that have anything left in the tank.
On paper the Lakers should have more talent but we already mentioned the terrible fit in another thread. Turning LeBron into a spot up shooter cannot be the solution. He averages 9.7 3PA and to his credit shoots 45% from 3. But that doesn´t solve the problem. Westbrook is not (and never has been) good enough to be the primary ballhandler for a contender. Sub 40% TS. Nearly 6tov. And an even bigger liability when he is playing off ball.
We are complaining about the Mavs spacing issues but the Mavs roster offers solutions. On paper the Mavs have enough shooting. Right now the Lakers are relying on Carmelo Anthony. Hoping for the return of Ellington and Ariza. That´s depressing.
Are the new rules (including more contact in the paint) helping some of the better FIBA guards?
Rubio (14/4/9) and Mills (15/2/2) looked great in the first couple of games. Both don´t rely on athleticism to get to their spots. Don´t rely on their drive to score/create.
Are the Bulls for real?
4-0 start against an easy schedule. Next few games against better teams will probably answer the question. It looks like they nailed the offseason. Lonzo Ball is my early favorite for DPOY. DeRozan is still doing his thing. Averaging 20+ pts on solid efficiency. Caruso is the perfect glue guy (can shoot, moves the ball, above average defender).
Are the Hornets for real?
You know. The same team that lost by a record margin against the Mavs in preseason. Lamelo Ball looks like a legit superstar playmaker. Miles Bridges is averaging 25ppg. And Rozier only played one game. They should get even better as the season progresses.
What´s up with the Nets and Lakers?
Both teams look old and slow. I expect them to get going at some point in the season but right now it isn´t looking pretty. Nets are getting carried by Durant. Harden has been beyond bad (lost his biggest weapon in the summer, no more cheap FTs). So far Mills and Aldridge look like the only veteran role players that have anything left in the tank.
On paper the Lakers should have more talent but we already mentioned the terrible fit in another thread. Turning LeBron into a spot up shooter cannot be the solution. He averages 9.7 3PA and to his credit shoots 45% from 3. But that doesn´t solve the problem. Westbrook is not (and never has been) good enough to be the primary ballhandler for a contender. Sub 40% TS. Nearly 6tov. And an even bigger liability when he is playing off ball.
We are complaining about the Mavs spacing issues but the Mavs roster offers solutions. On paper the Mavs have enough shooting. Right now the Lakers are relying on Carmelo Anthony. Hoping for the return of Ellington and Ariza. That´s depressing.
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