You can certainly argue that benching Carmelo when he is in the middle of a 4-19, 9 point game would have increased their chances of winning last night. The problem is Carmelo is the only piece they have set their team on building around in the future. Everyone else is expendable in the long term and Fisher really can't afford to piss Carmelo off, especially with how bad their record is likely to be this year. A bad record and losing Carmelo's support would be a likely quick exit for Fisher even if he is Phil Jackson's choice.

On a side note, there is no reason to think that just because Phil Jackson is a hall of fame coach, that he will be a good GM. Just like Michael Jordan being one of the greatest players of all time hasn't helped him succeed as a GM.

AgentW

United States7725 Posts

December 05 2014 21:46 GMT

#1044

I don't know how I didn't know about this before today, but this is amazing.

http://www.nba.com/bulls/stacey-king-soundboard.html

I can't stop laughing at "Asik and Destroy!"

BlackJack

United States10574 Posts

December 05 2014 22:31 GMT

#1045

On December 06 2014 05:51 karazax wrote:
You can certainly argue that benching Carmelo when he is in the middle of a 4-19, 9 point game would have increased their chances of winning last night. The problem is Carmelo is the only piece they have set their team on building around in the future. Everyone else is expendable in the long term and Fisher really can't afford to piss Carmelo off, especially with how bad their record is likely to be this year. A bad record and losing Carmelo's support would be a likely quick exit for Fisher even if he is Phil Jackson's choice.

On a side note, there is no reason to think that just because Phil Jackson is a hall of fame coach, that he will be a good GM. Just like Michael Jordan being one of the greatest players of all time hasn't helped him succeed as a GM.

I don't think you can argue that at all. It's dumb no matter how you look at it. Maybe if we were talking about a sophomore that had a history of being incapable of bouncing back from a poor shooting performance in the first half, but we aren't. Benching Melo for the 4th quarter because he's only 4-15 after 3 quarters doesn't make sense on any planet.

FakePseudo

Belgium716 Posts

December 05 2014 22:44 GMT

#1046

On December 06 2014 06:46 AgentW wrote:
I don't know how I didn't know about this before today, but this is amazing.

http://www.nba.com/bulls/stacey-king-soundboard.html

I can't stop laughing at "Asik and Destroy!"

HO ME OH MY.

Seriously that's so good.

RowdierBob

Australia13416 Posts

December 06 2014 01:43 GMT

#1047

On December 06 2014 05:29 Ace wrote:
korver > klay

Bump Korver usage up to 26 and let's see how good he is then

Jaaaaasper

United States10225 Posts

December 06 2014 02:06 GMT

#1048

I was playing basketball with a friend earlier today, and I hes really mad at me because I'm aware of his laker fandom and part way through I started yelling "Kobe" every time one of us had a really ugly missed shot. Totally worth it though.

RowdierBob

Australia13416 Posts

December 06 2014 02:09 GMT

#1049

The Cavs have looked a lot better since they stopped pretending Kyrie is the team's PG and got LeBron to play the point.

RowdierBob

Australia13416 Posts

December 06 2014 02:26 GMT

#1050

Soooo, apparently Fisher thought having Amare in as your centre on the most important defensive possession of the game was a good idea. Hmmm.

Ace

United States16096 Posts

December 06 2014 02:34 GMT

#1051

jesus lmao the Knicks. I KNEW they would lose that. Just knew it.

RowdierBob

Australia13416 Posts

December 06 2014 02:44 GMT

#1052

On December 06 2014 11:34 Ace wrote:
jesus lmao the Knicks. I KNEW they would lose that. Just knew it.

It was amazing how easy a play it was for a game winner.

Scarecrow

Korea (South)9172 Posts

December 06 2014 02:49 GMT

#1053

What was Prigioni guarding?

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

December 06 2014 02:52 GMT

#1054

On December 06 2014 11:49 Scarecrow wrote:
What was Prigioni guarding?

He was thinking about a mama's lasagna.

I'm like 1/8th Italian, so it's ok.

Jaaaaasper

United States10225 Posts

December 06 2014 02:54 GMT

#1055

The Kinks are awful nothing is new here. Can't believe that people thought they were a play off team this year. I feel bad for Melo, but gotta keep getting them checks.

RowdierBob

Australia13416 Posts

December 06 2014 02:57 GMT

#1056

Hmmm not sure I know anyone who thought the Knicks were a Playoff team. But I guess it is the East.

Ace

United States16096 Posts

December 06 2014 03:31 GMT

#1057

BTW I had Steph as clear MVP level earlier on, but CP3 has come back to form (defense still not ATG level imo yet). After a small hiccup and waiting for Blake, JJ and Barnes to get back to acceptable levels and beat up on weak teams they are looking good.

Steph and CP3 are my clear top 2 PGs right now with a gap between them and everyone else (Wall, Lowry, Lillard)

oneofthem

Cayman Islands24199 Posts

December 06 2014 04:39 GMT

#1058

klay thompson's an interesting case on value. the guy has such crazy on/off stats and he doesn't rotate together with curry either. he seems to do a really nice job destroying the opposing guard on defense, and his shot interfering defense is crazy good. it's currently at -7.8%, which is like the best among perimeter players i think.

he's a big part of golden state being a top 3 defense when bogut is in the lineup.