Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:09 am Post subject: Paul George says he and Kawhi better on D than Lebron and Davis
Technically, he's right, due to Lebron's selected defensive engagement. That said, why do Clipper players and personnel contantly pick fights with the Lakers?
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Paul George says he and Kawhi better on D than Lebron and Davis
troy wrote:
Technically, he's right, due to Lebron's selected defensive engagement. That said, why do Clipper players and personnel contantly pick fights with the Lakers?
You gotta look at the context of the quote, right?
I mean, if some reporter asks "who's better on D, you and Kawhi or LeBron and AD?"
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:55 am Post subject: Re: Paul George says he and Kawhi better on D than Lebron and Davis
troy wrote:
Technically, he's right, due to Lebron's selected defensive engagement. That said, why do Clipper players and personnel contantly pick fights with the Lakers?
Answer:
little brother syndrome
When one person feels they have a rivalry with another far superior person. The superior person usually doesn't know about it or feel that the little brother is any kind of a threat.
The little brother usually puts forth maximum effort in meaningless situations in order to get the feeling of a win over his rival.
E.g. "The Clipper's fans have little brother syndrome. They think they are the Laker's #1 rival."
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Paul George says he and Kawhi better on D than Lebron and Davis
pio2u wrote:
troy wrote:
Technically, he's right, due to Lebron's selected defensive engagement. That said, why do Clipper players and personnel contantly pick fights with the Lakers?
Answer:
little brother syndrome
When one person feels they have a rivalry with another far superior person. The superior person usually doesn't know about it or feel that the little brother is any kind of a threat.
The little brother usually puts forth maximum effort in meaningless situations in order to get the feeling of a win over his rival.
E.g. "The Clipper's fans have little brother syndrome. They think they are the Laker's #1 rival."
in reality they still paying rent to lanslord Lakers
Kawhi is a bad mother. I respect his game too much.
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well...lbj is not good at defense so nothing really wrong with the statement. and it's NOT that lbj just doesn't try occasionally. he is BAD at it. he is ok at chase down blocks and help D sometimes, just due to more effort on his end.
so both PG and Kawhi are far better on defense than LBJ. PG is amazing, kawhi is overrated but still really good.
AD is amazing, and the biggest of the bunch, which makes him the best defender. so maybe he is saying kawhi + pg is better than AD. ok fine, that's fine. height difference is only a couple inches also.
and ultimately....so what?? who cares really. in my eyes, the critical guys are going to be AD and PG, not kawhi and lbj.
The critical guys are going to be AD and PG, not kawhi and lbj.
I love how you exclude the two guys who between them have won 5 of the last 8 NBA championships, and 5 Finals MVPs to focus on two guys who haven't even been in the Finals yet.
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Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:29 pm Post subject:
I don't think he took into consideration how good AD is on defense.
My thinking is he was saying as a duo they're better because LeBron doesn't play defense much.
With responsibility being less this year than he's had for awhile James may play more D. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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The critical guys are going to be AD and PG, not kawhi and lbj.
I love how you exclude the two guys who between them have won 5 of the last 8 NBA championships, and 5 Finals MVPs to focus on two guys who haven't even been in the Finals yet.
Do you just abhor greatness?
you are spouting team accolades and mocking me as usual.
is it crazy for someone to win a ring and not be the best at what they do? of course! there are 14/15 players on a team in that situation. and it could be 15/15 if your team doesnt have the best guy. so you can have all the accolades you want but individually it doesnt necessarily mean much.
pg if you saw the last year or two, can lock down perimiter defenders amazingly well. waaaaaaaaaay better than lbj (who is BAD at it, not just that he isnt the best). and frankly, better than kawhi also. kawhi is a very good defender though, unlike lbj. kawhi the last year benefitted off his annoying skyrocketing reputation, and he also got tons of calls as the playoffs progressed and had an advantage there.
AD is a really good defender. he moves well like KG, is a threat to block anything around the rim (not just on HELP), and he exhibits a high level of skill. not KG level, but similar.
you mock me because im touting the less famous guys. AD and PG are less famous and have fewer accolades than LBJ and kawhi. so what.
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