Because AD doesn't want to play at the 5 in the normal season.
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It's part of load management too. AD isn't the heavyest/strongest guy around and has a history of injuries, having him bang his body with behemoths like Jokic/Embiid for 70/80+ games is just not good strategy for the playoffs
I got you that extensive list of amazing NBA games and series, and this is how you repay me?
Sorry Robin. Then why get all of Drummond, Gasol and Harrell? You don't need all of them - Harrell in particular looks like he isn't trusted for any of the play-off match-ups too.
And the biggest reason is that he's has one of the lowest pain tolerance in the league.
He makes it seem like he just suffered from a career ending injury every single time he twists his ankle.
Gasol will be playing 25 mins and above if Vogel wants to win.
Then why get all of Drummond, Gasol and Harrell? You don't need all of them - Harrell in particular looks like he isn't trusted for any of the play-off match-ups too.
They signed Harrell in the off-season not realizing he's unplayable when he's being a nutcase and Drummond was signed just to stop the Nets from getting him and to force KD to play at the 4/5 instead.
I see the NBA announced the finalists for their awards yesterday. For anyone who hasn't seen them, here they are (in alphabetical order).
MVP
Steph Curry
Joel Embiid
Nikola Jokic
ROY
LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards
Tyrese Haliburton
COTY
Quin Snyder
Tom Thibodeau
Monty Williams
DPOTY
Rudy Gobert
Draymond Green
Ben Simmons
6MOTY
Jordan Clarkson
Joe Ingles
Derrick Rose
MIP
Jerami Grant
Michael Porter
Julius Randle
MVP
Steph Curry
Joel Embiid
Nikola Jokic
ROY
LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards
Tyrese Haliburton
COTY
Quin Snyder
Tom Thibodeau
Monty Williams
DPOTY
Rudy Gobert
Draymond Green
Ben Simmons
6MOTY
Jordan Clarkson
Joe Ingles
Derrick Rose
MIP
Jerami Grant
Michael Porter
Julius Randle
Jokic, LaMelo, Thibs, Gobert, Clarkson, Randle
Warriors lacking the intensity of the Lakers match so far though Steph is still on fire.
Steph getting no help. I guess just too many injuries.
Overtime. Warriors managed to get back to tie it.
Atleast grizzlies still have that timeout
That air ball by Wiggins tells you everything you need to know about this warriors team.
Not expecting Utah vs grizzlies to be fun. Correct me if I'm wrong. Haven't seen that much NBA so far this year.
Not expecting Utah vs grizzlies to be fun. Correct me if I'm wrong. Haven't seen that much NBA so far this year.
Well shit! I thought we had it when it went to overtime.
Well feck. Good game Grizzlies.
Said it after the Lakers game that the classic end to Warriors 20-21 would be a loss to the Grizzlies. Absolutely disgusting performance with so many mistakes & bricks . All season long this team was the dumbest team in basketball and they did it again
Wiggins and co were quite bad after a stellar night against the Lakers. Bad on the defensive rebounds and missing open looks all night.
Oh well. If the Warriors are lucky, they could end up with 2 top-5 picks.
Better team won. I thought Draymond should have won it at the end of normal time, but we got a lucky call with that Poole foul so whatever. Weird season, I really like this team but a frustrating season in the end. Lakers loss was more frustrating as there was a sense of unfairness with some of the bad calls whereas tonight we just weren’t good enough.
Hopefully Klay is healthy and good to go next year. And Wiseman can develop
Am with you. And I kind of liked them when they put this team together.
Heat v. Bucks today, at a European friendly time. Can’t wait. Come on Giannis!
So, who to support now. I can't pull for Lebron. It would make my stomach turn having to watch the Nick Wrights and Max Kellermans of this world with their "I told you so attitude." I can't pull for the Nets since apart from Joe Harris I'm not sure there is a likeable player on the entire roster and even if there is, there is just too much "assholeness" (if there is such a word) on the rest of the team. Bucks? Giannis is ok. They're in the mix. Sixers? Take or leave Ben Simmons but I like Joel Embiid and Seth's a good shooter, so they're a possible too. Clippers? No! Utah? Not really. Phoenix? If I really thought they could win it all they'd be a good choice but I fear pulling for the Suns would be a short term thing so unfortunately they're a no too. Blazers and Nuggets - less chance than the Suns so another no. I think it comes down to the Sixers and the Bucks. Now that I think about it, there is not an unreasonable possibility that the Bucks could lose to the Heat, so Sixers it is.
Damn good team those Sixers. Always liked 'em.
Damn good team those Sixers. Always liked 'em.
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What impact players are in this year's draft?
Would GS be better off packaging the picks for a player or two?
I've been on the fence about Dillon Brooks but if he can maintain this level of defensive intensity I'll keep him. Streaky shooter but when it's going he's a valuable second option.
It's frustrating to see JJJ continuing to draw fouls.
If we take 1-2 games off Utah that'll be success. Anything past that is a bonus.
It's frustrating to see JJJ continuing to draw fouls.
If we take 1-2 games off Utah that'll be success. Anything past that is a bonus.
I lived in Philly for two years so I can get behind this!So, who to support now. I can't pull for Lebron. It would make my stomach turn having to watch the Nick Wrights and Max Kellermans of this world of this world with their "I told you so attitude." I can't pull for the Nets since apart from Joe Harris I'm not sure there is a likeable player on the entire roster and even if there is, there is just too much "assholeness" (if there is such a word) on the rest of the team. Bucks? Giannis is ok. They're in the mix. Sixers? Take or leave Ben Simmons but I like Joel Embiid and Seth's a good shooter, so they're a possible too. Clippers? No! Utah? Not really. Phoenix? If I really thought they could win it all they'd be a good choice but I fear pulling for the Suns would be a short term thing so unfortunately they're a no too. Blazers and Nuggets - less chance than the Suns so another no. I think it comes down to the Sixers and the Bucks. Trouble is, there is not an unreasonable possibility that the Bucks could lose to the Heat, so Sixers it is.
Damn good team those Sixers. Always liked 'em.
Welcome aboard Charlie. Let's go and kick some Eastern Conference ass.
Philly vs. Wizards
Nets vs. Celtics
Bucks vs. Heat
Knicks vs. Hawks
Jazz vs. Grizzlies
Suns vs. Lakers
Nuggets vs. Portland
Clippers vs. Mavs
Nets vs. Celtics
Bucks vs. Heat
Knicks vs. Hawks
Jazz vs. Grizzlies
Suns vs. Lakers
Nuggets vs. Portland
Clippers vs. Mavs
I'd go with all your picks except I'll take the Blazers over the Nuggets.
The more I see that why the hell didn't he go to the basket and just dunk the freaking thing instead of that half assed floater he put up?
But I'm not a bad loser, oh no, not me, definitely not.
Have a feeling Miami will win this series.
Welcome aboard! Need more posters to hype up the Sixers. Helps that they have your favourite player's brother playing for them ehSo, who to support now. I can't pull for Lebron. It would make my stomach turn having to watch the Nick Wrights and Max Kellermans of this world with their "I told you so attitude." I can't pull for the Nets since apart from Joe Harris I'm not sure there is a likeable player on the entire roster and even if there is, there is just too much "assholeness" (if there is such a word) on the rest of the team. Bucks? Giannis is ok. They're in the mix. Sixers? Take or leave Ben Simmons but I like Joel Embiid and Seth's a good shooter, so they're a possible too. Clippers? No! Utah? Not really. Phoenix? If I really thought they could win it all they'd be a good choice but I fear pulling for the Suns would be a short term thing so unfortunately they're a no too. Blazers and Nuggets - less chance than the Suns so another no. I think it comes down to the Sixers and the Bucks. Now that I think about it, there is not an unreasonable possibility that the Bucks could lose to the Heat, so Sixers it is.
Damn good team those Sixers. Always liked 'em.
You too Charlie!
This one is going to be a fun series.
Will be close but I think the Bucks look the better team. Would be significantly ahead if the 3PT shooting had been more ‘normal’ from either team. Bucks are 18% from 3 vs. 40% from the Heat.
Giannis and his free throws...
Cmon Luka! Time for revenge
Awful defence from Giannis there.
Of course it goes to OT!
Surely the Bucks gotta win this OT - otherwise it's rent free for the Heat.
The biggest issue for bucks is that their superstar isnt really a superstar. Atleast in the playoffs.
What a shot.
I had Bucks closing my bet but accidentally got them to win in regular time instead of outright.
Poor Giannis, that’s going to be in his head the rest of the play-offs.