Yea, with guys like Lebron, his first years, he was fit and pretty lean-ish. Then later on, he just got jacked.

Could be he just wanted to get stronger, or he realized he was a lot better trying to work the inside more.

edit: My dad mentioned the same thing about MJ. For awhile, MJ was skinny as hell, but then after getting mauled in public by the Pistons one too many times, MJ really must of hit the gym or something.

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

November 12 2016 00:07 GMT

#82

On November 12 2016 08:05 sung_moon wrote:
Yea, with guys like Lebron, his first years, he was fit and pretty lean-ish. Then later on, he just got jacked.

Could be he just wanted to get stronger, or he realized he was a lot better trying to work the inside more.

edit: My dad mentioned the same thing about MJ. For awhile, MJ was skinny as hell, but then after getting mauled in public by the Pistons one too many times, MJ really must of hit the gym or something.

Anecdote about Jordan is that people told him to not lift at all because it would "ruin his shot". So he kinda exploded because he went from almost no lifting to an actual program.

Scarecrow

Korea (South)9172 Posts

November 12 2016 02:45 GMT

#83

On November 11 2016 20:58 RowdierBob wrote:
In a concerning development, the Lakers may be a lot better than first thought.

Going from Byron Scott jacking Kobe off to Walton and young talent it's not that surprising in hindsight. Though I didn't expect them to be this competitive straight away.

icystorage

Jollibee19350 Posts

November 12 2016 02:51 GMT

#84

6ers win!

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

November 12 2016 16:45 GMT

#85

Every week I try to highlight an interesting read or graphic or video that I find...

Week of 11/13/2016:

+ Show Spoiler [Opponent Defense vs Offense] +

+ Show Spoiler [Opponent Offense vs Defense] +

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MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

November 12 2016 16:58 GMT

#86

On November 11 2016 14:34 Xeris wrote:
Brandon Ingram is so weak. It's funny watching him try to take people off the dribble, he gets bodied out every time and ends up getting ripped, stopped, or tossing up a wild layup.

He's REALLY gotta hit the weight room because he's significantly less effective purely because he's not strong right now. Otherwise he's been quite solid.

Ya sometimes I hold my breath ha. But it's just nice to see him being aggressive while on offense lately. He actually wasn't driving much during the preseason and first few games of the regular season. He would run the P&R and really only look to pass. But now he is taking it in more and turning the corner on those defenders.

His defense has been pretty solid though. His length and underrated understanding on that end has already been able to make an impact on most games.

Deng on the other hand, my god. Everytime I hear he is 31 I am surprised because he plays like he is 35. Those years in Chicago that Thibs ran him into the ground are really showing now. Can't believe still three more years after this one SMH.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

November 15 2016 04:02 GMT

#87

3 minutes left in the first and Clippers up 35-7 on the Nets. Time to bring in the bench now lol.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

November 16 2016 00:50 GMT

#88

Loving all the umbrage "Lebron's camp" (whatever that means) is taking over PJ's comment.

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

November 16 2016 01:53 GMT

#89

I'm pretty sure its Reilly's word being transcribed through Phil. In any case, they are a posse. You can tell me about how good of a businessman you are when the rest of your book of business is worth more than Lebron's brand.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

November 16 2016 02:22 GMT

#90

I just saw that posse semantic crap a little bit ago. I was thinking more of the previous comments about him wanting thing this way.

zev318

Canada4306 Posts

November 16 2016 04:25 GMT

#91

its funny how organizations try so hard to get people to dislike them. now that trump is president, several teams are not going to stay at trump hotels now. in my mind that makes what they're doing even worse, only doing something when there's public outrage.
same reason why ill never cheer on the clippers or their players.

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17002 Posts

November 16 2016 05:33 GMT

#92

Mark Fuhrman said the LAPD is a Posse. what's the problem here?

looks like a bunch of guys looking for reasons to be offended.

New Zealand6138 Posts

November 16 2016 05:44 GMT

#93

On November 11 2016 20:58 RowdierBob wrote:
In a concerning development, the Lakers may be a lot better than first thought.

No kidding. I mean, everyone knew that the team would be completely different after Byron and Kobe left, but I think most of us underestimated just how different they'd be.

Disregard

China10252 Posts

November 16 2016 06:00 GMT

#94

Lakers beating the teams they're suppose to win against, guess that Mozgov deal was not bad. You can't really hate the them this year, Luke playing d during training makes them even more likable. And Nick Young going full tryhard this season.

But anyone else really hate the new NBA website? It's an abomination, who the hell decided on this rubbish layout. Looks like a half-assed mobile version for desktops.

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

November 16 2016 06:40 GMT

#95

On November 16 2016 15:00 Disregard wrote:
Lakers beating the teams they're suppose to win against, guess that Mozgov deal was not bad. You can't really hate the them this year, Luke playing d during training makes them even more likable. And Nick Young going full tryhard this season.

But anyone else really hate the new NBA website? It's an abomination, who the hell decided on this rubbish layout. Looks like a half-assed mobile version for desktops.

Everyone hates the new NBA.com

I'd wager even PTI and TNT have weighed in on how terrible it is.

icystorage

Jollibee19350 Posts

November 16 2016 07:30 GMT

#96

espn is where the hot shit is at

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17002 Posts

November 16 2016 12:48 GMT

#97

On November 16 2016 16:30 icystorage wrote:
espn is where the hot shit is at

the current ESPN web site is very good. the ESPN web site from 2 years ago was great. like 10/10 great.
sometimes ugly is beautiful.

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icystorage

Jollibee19350 Posts

November 16 2016 13:50 GMT

#98

i was actually complimenting espn :D

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17002 Posts

November 16 2016 14:29 GMT

#99

i was amplifying your point

next time i'll make that more clear.

Colangelo in Philly

in an earlier NBA thread i evaluated Colangelo as an average GM. Based upon the development the past 3 years of his draft picks and staff hires in Toronto i'd like to adjust that evaluation and say he is slightly above average to above average as a GM/Prez/B-Ball Operations guy. I know it looks bleak in Philly right now but as long as ownership stays out of Colangelo's way he'll do some good things.