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 Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:06 pm Post subject: Darius Morris - Defensive Player of the Year |
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Okay that was a joke.
But what this is about, is that Darius Morris is our best PG defender. He is constant on-ball pressure and he has literally shut down or trapped not only Kemba in last game but several opponents in multiple games.
He might be inconsistent on offense, but his defense is very good.
Think of the defensive lineups, with Morris, Bryant, World Peace, Healthy Pau, Dwight
Or small ball, Morris, Meeks, Bryant, World Peace, Dwight
You can even mix them up depending on length or speed.
Darius Morris deserves some more recognition. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah his defense helped turn it around in the 3rd. Also being a threat to drive is huge..
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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| hes veryyyy quick w his feet |
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Talking2ThaMoon
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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guy is proving his worth, earning his keep.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: Darius Morris - Defensive Player of the Year |
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| Chronicle wrote: | Okay that was a joke.
But what this is about, is that Darius Morris is our best PG defender. He is constant on-ball pressure and he has literally shut down or trapped not only Kemba in last game but several opponents in multiple games.
He might be inconsistent on offense, but his defense is very good.
Think of the defensive lineups, with Morris, Bryant, World Peace, Healthy Pau, Dwight
Or small ball, Morris, Meeks, Bryant, World Peace, Dwight
You can even mix them up depending on length or speed.
Darius Morris deserves some more recognition. |
lmao at him being DPOY.
And I think his shot, at least from 3, is pretty consistent. I completely agree, and I'm definitely leaning towards thinking he should be the back up PG when Nash returns.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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He's still got a lot to learn on the offense. Unlike Blake or Fisher of the past, he gets to the rim like a breeze. Unfortunately he also gets there via a charge or being outta control.
I think his vision is great, he WANTS to pass to you, even if you suck. That means something to players woh want to build some confidence back.
His defense by far, is the BEST of all the point guards. When Nash returns, he should always be the go-to crunch defender when Nash is resting. BTW, Morris is a 44% 3pt shooter. Team needs to realize that. |
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should be a helpful asset when nash returns. with nash out kobe can be pg when nash is in he handles it. duhon cannot guard his shadow so he may be the odd man out
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Kobe just gave Morris and Meeks props for their defense when asked what keyed the big Laker run to come back and win tonight's game.
He might not be DPOY, but he helped the Lakers tonight. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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| driver wrote: | He's still got a lot to learn on the offense. Unlike Blake or Fisher of the past, he gets to the rim like a breeze. Unfortunately he also gets there via a charge or being outta control.
I think his vision is great, he WANTS to pass to you, even if you suck. That means something to players woh want to build some confidence back.
His defense by far, is the BEST of all the point guards. When Nash returns, he should always be the go-to crunch defender when Nash is resting. BTW, Morris is a 44% 3pt shooter. Team needs to realize that. |
I agree 100%, but i expect his 3% to drop significantly as the sample size is rather small.
When he makes mistakes he looks bad and takes some heat, but i could easily see him being the 2nd pest PG on this squad right now. Blake is a steadier player...but again like Duhon has already hit their ceiling. Morris is definitely valuable to this team.
I will shamelessly pat myself on the back here, i called for Morris in the game thread when we were getting torched. Dantoni heard me screaming and it worked. We pretty much shut down Kemba in the 2nd half. He made a couple tough shots in the 4th, but for the most part was nullified. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Cats PGs still had a field day based on the box. DMo and Duhon brought back shades of horrid d from Fish and Farmar. 
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AHAHAHHA rookie Kemba Walker 28 points, Bench player Ramon Sessions 20 points.
kobe doesn't like Morris too
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Balki Bartokomous wrote: | | Cats PGs still had a field day based on the box. DMo and Duhon brought back shades of horrid d from Fish and Farmar. |
Exactly, your post would be correct if you edit out the DMo part. He was a BIG part of the reason we won this game.
Pretty much looks like you didnt see the game. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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| shansen008 wrote: | | Balki Bartokomous wrote: | | Cats PGs still had a field day based on the box. DMo and Duhon brought back shades of horrid d from Fish and Farmar. |
Exactly, your post would be correct if you edit out the DMo part. He was a BIG part of the reason we won this game.
Pretty much looks like you didnt see the game. |
he only had a couple stops. just relax. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| frenchbullcho wrote: | AHAHAHHA rookie Kemba Walker 28 points, Bench player Ramon Sessions 20 points.
kobe doesn't like Morris too |
AHHAHAHAHAAHHAHA
Kemba 2 points on morris
Sessions 2 points on morris
AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAA
now get out.
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LOL Im watching TWC right now and they just replayed the Cats final possession.
If you see it, watch the Bench. Its hilarious a couple of our guys standing and bouncing just doin funny (bleep) especially on the last shot.
Still smiling right now. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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| shansen008 wrote: | | Balki Bartokomous wrote: | | Cats PGs still had a field day based on the box. DMo and Duhon brought back shades of horrid d from Fish and Farmar. |
Exactly, your post would be correct if you edit out the DMo part. He was a BIG part of the reason we won this game.
Pretty much looks like you didnt see the game. |
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| frenchbullcho wrote: | AHAHAHHA rookie Kemba Walker 28 points, Bench player Ramon Sessions 20 points.
kobe doesn't like Morris too |
Kemba is not a rookie, and if you watch the game again you will see that Morris slowed him down during the comeback when we needed it most. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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| he should be getting a whole lot more credit for this w than he is... |
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| Two stops on Kemba Walker. He forced two 24 second shot clock violations. |
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| Chronicle wrote: | | frenchbullcho wrote: | AHAHAHHA rookie Kemba Walker 28 points, Bench player Ramon Sessions 20 points.
kobe doesn't like Morris too |
AHHAHAHAHAAHHAHA
Kemba 2 points on morris
Sessions 2 points on morris
AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAA
now get out. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I just heard Kobe on the interview praising Morris n Meeks for the D. Not to mention Kobe did a sweet pass to Morris which did a huge momentum switch. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| you can tell who watched the game and who boxscored it cuz we woulda lost if it wasnt for Morris D |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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He definitely played good D tonight. Duhon was getting scored on everytime as usual and should not have been out there past the 1st quarter. As long as Morris can hit the 3 ball at a decent rate and continues playing hard D he should be our back up PG when Nash is back.
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That's how you earn that paycheck son! Gd job D.Morris!
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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| driver wrote: | | I just heard Kobe on the interview praising Morris n Meeks for the D. Not to mention Kobe did a sweet pass to Morris which did a huge momentum switch. |
Yeah that was good to hear, the kind of thing a good LEADER does. Credits his guys. Even for a pro, when a guy who is a lock for the HoF and in the discussion for GOAT gives you props....that sends your confidence sky high.
Im liking the chemistry between Kobe/Meeks/Morris. They all found each other tonight. You can tell Kobe has confidence in them too. He seems willing to hit these guys with passes, not just willing but actually looks for them. Ive seen Kobe hit Morris for the 3 ball quite a few times now in the corner. Given the amount of playing time Morris has had, thats saying something. |
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