Jackson criticized Anthony for being a ball stopper in an interview with CBS Sports Network Tuesday. The timing was curious since the Knicks had won four in a row before last night’s loss to Cleveland, and Anthony had been playing well.
“I don’t even know what was said to be honest with you,” Anthony said. “I just don’t even want to talk about that, what he’s talking about exactly. I want to stay away from that at this point. My focus is my teammates and winning. We’ve been playing great basketball and that’s the only thing I’m focused on.
“Whatever Phil said he said it. I have nothing to say about that.”
When Anthony was first asked about it, he uncharacteristically abruptly ended the interview.
Link - (
New Window )
"According to the league’s player-tracking system, out of 160 players that are facing at least three shots per game at the rim, nobody is more effective at disrupting those shots than Gobert; opponents are making only 38 percent of their close-range shots when he is within 5 feet. Any team that can take away the paint has a huge head start on becoming a great defense. With Kanter out of the picture, Gobert is getting more minutes and opponents are getting fewer layups.
It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about how it’s a point guard’s league these days. If you’re talking about offense, there’s certainly some truth to that. But on the defensive end, it’s still a big man’s game. Elite rim protectors like Gobert are still the most important characters within dominant defenses. Just ask the pre-2014-meltdown Pacers.
Gobert’s impact goes beyond rim protection. His emergence enabled the team to deal Kanter in the first place, which in turn will set the Jazz up to add more diverse young assets. Utah is already one of the youngest teams in the league, but unlike some of those other “young” teams, Utah looks like it is on the verge of establishing a formidable identity, rooted in its defensive play.
Gobert is having a Hibbert effect on the Jazz. He is facilitating a cohesive defensive brand that makes everyone look better. Great rim protectors are the best deodorant. This is a big moment for the Jazz, who have been floundering since the end of the Jerry Sloan era. The combination of good coaching and elite interior defense offers probably the simplest path to success in this league. And considering that Utah was the worst defensive team in the NBA just last season, this turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable. Magnifique, even."
Link - ( New Window )
We are arguing the difference in pay of probably a top 5 center at age 24 vs a 30 year old, who if we had to rank the play of this season, is probably not even top 25 or top 30. (Not saying he won't improve at all). The difference in pay of those 2 is $7M a year. If $72M is nothing I wonder what $7M a year is in your eyes...
You would probably take Gobert over Noah? That is absurd. Gobert is a force and could easily become the best center in the NBA. If Gobert was a Knick we would all be declaring him the next Wilt Chamberlain. He's already a great NBA defender and getting better.
Quote:
arguing against MY statement about Gobert??" yes..I am. Gobert is Rudy fucking Gobert. He's not gonna change the NBA.
You would probably take Gobert over Noah? That is absurd. Gobert is a force and could easily become the best center in the NBA. If Gobert was a Knick we would all be declaring him the next Wilt Chamberlain. He's already a great NBA defender and getting better.
No we wouldn't, because Gobert isn't, and he's not good offensively.
So we are throwing out the 2015 season AND the first 22 games (18 for Noah because he's already been dinged/sick as usual) and our highly valued "use your eyes" to just hope for the best? Let me ask you this, the NBA announces teams can undo 1 contract and the player would be off the books or you can keep the player, you keep Noah? If not.. why? Wait a few fucking months!
Noah 18 games with the Knicks this season
4.3 points 7.9 boards 49% from the field 1 block
...so over roughly his last 50 NBA games played he's been a bad player.
You'd have to be a blind man to think that's a good contract.
Gobert leads the league in FG%. He is a taller Tyson Chandler. If you thought Tyson Chandler was awful on offense because he didn't create his own shots then I question how you judge basketball skills and roles in general.
The Knicks would happily pay another 7 mill a year to have Gobert over Noah. Imagine the rim protection between Gobert and Porzingis?
I've watched him play plenty. Played very well against the Knicks. Hes a good finisher that still needs work offensively. The same argument conversely could be made about a lot of young players- talented offensively need work on defense ( KAT, Porzingis, Davis).
Honest question, could Noah have played any worse offensively this season? He's also struggled to defend quality big men one on one. Look at the OKC game. You really project him getting better as he gets older? I was a huge fan of the guy but he looks shot.
I wouldn't write off Rose as bad overall in Chicago. He was awful in back to backs and with that eye injury. His play dramatically increased towards the end of the season. Noah was shut down.
-Hezonja doesn't even play, that has to be a concern at this point. A non-contender not playing a 2nd year top 5 pick. Weird, he seemed NBA ready-ish
-WCS has not been good
-Winslow blows
Quote:
a few fucking months before declaring Noah a bad signing. Maybe see how he plays down the stretch? In the playoffs if they make it? Jesus.
So we are throwing out the 2015 season AND the first 22 games (18 for Noah because he's already been dinged/sick as usual) and our highly valued "use your eyes" to just hope for the best? Let me ask you this, the NBA announces teams can undo 1 contract and the player would be off the books or you can keep the player, you keep Noah? If not.. why? Wait a few fucking months!
I really hope there is an amnesty clause in the new CBA. I heard there probably won't be though. If there is, you bet Noah is getting it at some point.
I'd add Devin Booker to that list. I believe he's still younger than some of the rookies that entered this year. I'd take him over D'angelo Russell and I think Russell will be a 20+ ppg 5 apg through the prime of his career. I think Booker may win a scoring title down the line.
Much like how Turner doesn't get enough praise I think Lyles is in the shadow behind favors (and Diaw for some odd reason). He doesn't provide much outside scoring but he can shoot the ball really well for a big man. I think Utah will be willing to part ways with Favors because Lyles provides so much more on offense.
Kaminsky is a nice role player. I still like WCS a lot, he plays well when he gets PT (was good against the Knicks the other night). I think Okafor could thrive in a 6th man role once there is more stability in Philly.
-Hezonja doesn't even play, that has to be a concern at this point. A non-contender not playing a 2nd year top 5 pick. Weird, he seemed NBA ready-ish
-WCS has not been good
-Winslow blows
Surprised Winslow hasn't progressed more. Shows you how hard drafting is.
I could see the Heat completely blowing it up. Trading Whiteside and Dragic for picks and reloading through the draft. Would make sense to do it.
WCS is struggling under the new coach. It's a little early to comment on him I think. I am a fan of his though -- still see Tyson Chandler upside.
He's doubled his PPG this season and averaging more assists. And he's dealing with a wrist injury...and oh yeah he's 20 YEARS OLD. Christ. Gives these guys a minute.
From the brief moments I've watched the Rockets, Sam Dekker looks like a good young player
WCS is struggling under the new coach. It's a little early to comment on him I think. I am a fan of his though -- still see Tyson Chandler upside.
Haha I'm not. He is certainly streaky, but he's a guy I've followed since the draft. He's become one of my favorite players to watch. One of those instances where the eye test does it for me. I don't see many players in the league who have a better shooting stroke. He also has a a much better handle than the guys he gets compared to at this stage in his career (Klay and Hayward).
He's doubled his PPG this season and averaging more assists. And he's dealing with a wrist injury...and oh yeah he's 20 YEARS OLD. Christ. Gives these guys a minute.
If doubling your points is how you decide if a player is having a good year... There is something called... it's a very advanced metric.... it's called.. Field goal attempts... to sum it up, it's basically the sum total of shots you take. Winslow last season averaged 5.9... field goal attempts last year and this season... with Bosh and Wade gone... is averaging 13.9. He is shooting... 34% from the field, 22% from 3, his PER is 8.52.... citing his "doubling his PPG's"... wow I've seen it all.
He's doubled his PPG this season and averaging more assists. And he's dealing with a wrist injury...and oh yeah he's 20 YEARS OLD. Christ. Gives these guys a minute.
Winslow is shooting a league worst 33% from the field...
Winslow is already an impact defensive player but he looks a lot more Tony Allen than Jimmy Butler so far in his career.
Is that not what I said? Im saying judging his talent based of watching him, not his actual stats. He's the #1 option on his team. He doesn't exactly have Carmelo and Rose, or PG like KP and Turner do. He takes a lot of bad shots, no doubt, but he's as natural of a shooter as you'll see.
To this point in his career he has been absolutely awful and considering he is a wing he needs to have unusual shot development to ever become a good player beyond a solid defensive player. Offensively he's a zero to start his career. Not mediocre. A zero. Basketball reference actually has him in the NEGATIVE for WS/48 this season. I've honestly never seen that before. Not kidding, maybe a typo?
To go from 6.4 to 11.6 ppg, he had to nearly triple his shot attempts - 5.9 per last year, 13.9 per this year. PER is almost the same as last year's, 8.6 now and 8.4 then. Justin Anderson's had a really disappointing start to the season, yet he's still the better player.
Quote:
well according to the stats, Booker is streaky. You don't even have to watch him play.
Is that not what I said? Im saying judging his talent based of watching him, not his actual stats. He's the #1 option on his team. He doesn't exactly have Carmelo and Rose, or PG like KP and Turner do. He takes a lot of bad shots, no doubt, but he's as natural of a shooter as you'll see.
giantsfan I was kidding...I was defending you/Booker.
What? My critique of Booker
"Booker
DanMetroMan : 12:43 pm : link : reply
has been hot and cold this season"
Honestly not sure if you legit just ignore what I say or create your own quotes. Booker is a big scorer who exploded last season and has been hot and cold this season. You don't like facts for some reason
I don't think Winslow as awful as he is a plus defender. Offensively, he looks completely lost. He made something like 1 total jump shot in the 15 playoff games the Heat played. He has no evident role on offense except crashing the boards. He is shooting 44% at the rim this year (horrible, was decent last year) and less than 30% everywhere outside of 3 feet, which is like Tyson Chandler bad. Tony Allen was more of a shooting threat when he came into the league.
To go from 6.4 to 11.6 ppg, he had to nearly triple his shot attempts - 5.9 per last year, 13.9 per this year. PER is almost the same as last year's, 8.6 now and 8.4 then. Justin Anderson's had a really disappointing start to the season, yet he's still the better player.
and stephen a still calls phil a loser for passing on him
To go from 6.4 to 11.6 ppg, he had to nearly triple his shot attempts - 5.9 per last year, 13.9 per this year. PER is almost the same as last year's, 8.6 now and 8.4 then. Justin Anderson's had a really disappointing start to the season, yet he's still the better player.
If Anderson could get that 3 down (which he seemed capable of doing in college) he's going to have a tremendous career.
kp defensively droves me nuts, offensively he is not going to be perfect yet and has great moments but defensively he is awful...
he has no court awareness whatsoever and still picks up these stupid fouls..
if you just pump fake he is jumping in the air..
He's kenny faried if faried were 3 inches shorter. He's an undersized, undersized PF.
Greg...Winslow is about 6'7 and 230. His strength and first step quickness are one of the best parts of his game.
Is this your first time