NBA- OU players and general (this thread only) - Page 19

Eielson · 02-07-2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WaymanFan

You got me there. That is a true snub. A sports columnist posted that you can never say someone got snubbed unless you point out who he is more deserving than. He went on to name three players he was more deserving than - the aforementioned Thompson, Westbrook and Aldridge. I'd like to think if Buddy is hitting 45% of his high-volume 3's next year, he'll get in.

I'm a big fan of Gobert and I thought it was an outrage for him to not make the roster. If you really look at it, though, that Western Conference roster is loaded. Thompson and Aldridge making it over Gobert is a joke, but it's pretty easy to justify every other player that made it. Meanwhile, I'd put Gobert as a top 5 player on the Eastern Conference. Really makes me wish we'd do away with the conference all-stars, especially with this new format. Congrats to guys like Russell and Middleton on the years they're having, but on what planet are they all-stars?

BoulderSooner · 02-07-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Eielson

I'm a big fan of Gobert and I thought it was an outrage for him to not make the roster. If you really look at it, though, that Western Conference roster is loaded. Thompson and Aldridge making it over Gobert is a joke, but it's pretty easy to justify every other player that made it. Meanwhile, I'd put Gobert as a top 5 player on the Eastern Conference. Really makes me wish we'd do away with the conference all-stars, especially with this new format. Congrats to guys like Russell and Middleton on the years they're having, but on what planet are they all-stars?

why would any owner in the east agree to that all star change ??

Eielson · 02-07-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BoulderSooner

why would any owner in the east agree to that all star change ??

Because Silver told them to?

sperry · 02-07-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Eielson

Because Silver told them to?

He is their employee

Eielson · 02-07-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

He is their employee

Eh. And Trump is my "employee."

sperry · 02-08-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Eielson

Eh. And Trump is my "employee."

Except Silver literally is their employee. It's not like the owners elected him and he has free reign. They hired him, and he is their agent. He can't do anything substantive without the approval of the owners. And the Eastern conference owners aren't going to let their playoff spots or all-star spots be taken away.

BoulderSooner · 02-09-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Except Silver literally is their employee. It's not like the owners elected him and he has free reign. They hired him, and he is their agent. He can't do anything substantive without the approval of the owners. And the Eastern conference owners aren't going to let their playoff spots or all-star spots be taken away.

yep ding ding ding playoff and all star spots help those teams sell tickets and jerseys ..

skyvue · 02-09-2019, 10:40 AM

Blake had 26 points, 4 assists and 6 rebounds last night in a win over the Knicks. Buddy had 23 points, 1 assist, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in a win over Miami.

sheepdogs1 · 02-09-2019, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skyvue

Blake had 26 points, 4 assists and 6 rebounds last night in a win over the Knicks. Buddy had 23 points, 1 assist, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in a win over Miami.

Buddy has been on fire this year with his shooting prowess. He's shooting 45.5 % from 3pt range and 86% from the free throw line.

Eielson · 02-10-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BoulderSooner

yep ding ding ding playoff and all star spots help those teams sell tickets and jerseys ..

Lots of strawman arguments being made, so let's reign it back in.

1) I never said the NBA will get rid of conferences for the all-star game. I said I wish that were the case.

2) I never said anything about playoff spots.

sperry · 02-10-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Eielson

Lots of strawman arguments being made, so let's reign it back in.

1) I never said the NBA will get rid of conferences for the all-star game. I said I wish that were the case.

2) I never said anything about playoff spots.

No, we were addressing your comment about Eastern conference owners doing Silver's bidding, when it's the exact opposite.

oudna · 02-11-2019, 01:28 AM

Kings win their 30th

Buddy with 18

Bagley looking like a player

Eielson · 02-11-2019, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

No, we were addressing your comment about Eastern conference owners doing Silver's bidding, when it's the exact opposite.

I've never made the claim that Silver is an all-powerful dictator of basketball, but to my knowledge, it is not necessary for a unanimous vote from the NBA Board of Governors to make all-star format changes. Please enlighten me if I am misinformed. One thing I will say, though, is that Silver is not without power; just ask Donald Sterling.

Regardless, this doesn't change the fact that Rudy Gobert is more deserving of an all-star nomination than Middleton and Russell, which is what my entire post was about.

oudna · 02-11-2019, 10:32 PM

Blake 31/9/9 in Pistons win

skyvue · 02-12-2019, 09:08 PM

Big night for Trae -- 22 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists, a steal and a block (only negative was 6 turnovers) -- as the Hawks hang on to beat the Lebrons.

Max Power · 02-12-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by skyvue

Big night for Trae -- 22 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists, a steal and a block (only negative was 6 turnovers) -- as the Hawks hang on to beat the Lebrons.

And he blew past lebron to get a layup and a foul with about 1:30 left in the game to help seal the win

WichitaSooner · 02-12-2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Power

And he blew past lebron to get a layup and a foul with about 1:30 left in the game to help seal the win

Added bonus is helping the Kings in the playoff chase.

oudna · 02-12-2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Power

And he blew past lebron to get a layup and a foul with about 1:30 left in the game to help seal the win

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/s...011194881?s=21

MichaelM · 02-12-2019, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Power

And he blew past lebron to get a layup and a foul with about 1:30 left in the game to help seal the win

He blew by LeBron three different times for layups. I thought the first one was a fluke, but it was not.

skyvue · 02-13-2019, 09:14 PM

The Pistons lost to the Celtics, but Blake did his part: 32 points, 6 assists and 8 rebounds.

AdaSooner · Yesterday, 10:57 AM

Trae Young nutmegs LeBron:

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=25983699

WichitaSooner · Yesterday, 11:23 AM

Great weekend for former Sooners, TY in the skills comp and Rising Stars game, Buddy in the 3-Point Contest, and Blake in the All Star game itself. After going years with Najera as the only former Sooner in the league, it is great to have three guys doing this well at the same time.

AdaSooner · Yesterday, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WichitaSooner

Great weekend for former Sooners, TY in the skills comp and Rising Stars game, Buddy in the 3-Point Contest, and Blake in the All Star game itself. After going years with Najera as the only former Sooner in the league, it is great to have three guys doing this well at the same time.

Yes it is. Something every Sooner fan should be proud of!