Because you've fallen for the ever-alluring productive-short-PG. Simply put, CP3 in LeBron's body is the GOAT, by far; LeBron in CP3s is barely an 11th man. But that's not how the world is, thus LeBron is an all-time great, and CP3 has had 1-2 really great playoff series.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

February 27 2017 18:18 GMT

#984

Out of so many possible names to use for that example you use Lebron?? :D :D I get what you are saying, but way to make it hard. DeAndre Jordan instead of Lebron is much easier.

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

February 27 2017 18:31 GMT

#985

Yea, but DeAndre is not interesting. Everyone knows he's not even in the league even at 6'6''. Lebron is the interesting one because his body is basically perfect for the modern NBA, but his shooting and body control are not as precise as we would expect from an elite PG, but his size easily overcomes that to make him a super-elite "Point Guard"

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

February 27 2017 18:37 GMT

#986

With that said, DeAndre is still a dream-type 2nd-round pick. He has come a long way since he started in the league and has shown steady improvement season to season unlike many other 2nd-rounders

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

February 27 2017 18:38 GMT

#987

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

2/21/2017:--Embiid's minutes played vs other ROY's minutes played from past seasons:
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BONUS--how all NBA players in their age-40 seasons stack up in TPA during the 2016-17
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JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

February 27 2017 19:21 GMT

#988

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JimmyJRaynor

Canada17708 Posts

February 27 2017 19:53 GMT

#989

i can't see Embiid winning rookie of the year. hold your breath.. its time for an MRI this afternoon.

JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

February 27 2017 20:13 GMT

#990

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JimmyJRaynor

Canada17708 Posts

February 27 2017 20:52 GMT

#991

gee, i wonder who said Lowry would get hurt this year for the 10th year in a row? LOL. Lowry has been mismanaging minor injuries for years. I thought Lowry was listed as "day to day" ROFLMAO.

i say : put Derozan at point guard for 20 minutes a game.

Scarecrow

Korea (South)9175 Posts

February 28 2017 00:14 GMT

#992

I guess it must feel really validating to predict really obvious injuries? "Paying attention to outcomes" aka blowing himself, and posting obnoxious smileys is classic jimmyj.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

February 28 2017 01:52 GMT

#993

On February 28 2017 09:14 Scarecrow wrote:
I guess it must feel really validating to predict really obvious injuries? "Paying attention to outcomes" aka blowing himself, and posting obnoxious smileys is classic jimmyj.

I predict you'll get in bed tonight and immediately have to pee.

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17708 Posts

February 28 2017 02:02 GMT

#994

tell ya, Philly is a lot tougher of a basketball town than Toronto.
http://www.derekbodner.com/2017/02/27/bryan-colangelo-and-the-erosion-of-trust-among-sixers-faithful/

Colangelo never got dissected like this.

ZenithM

France15952 Posts

February 28 2017 10:53 GMT

#995

On February 28 2017 03:07 cLutZ wrote:

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I didn't have my expectations for CP3 as high as GOAT. People can still like CP3 while being realistic about his strengths. I don't think it's laughable to fall for the appeal of a formidable basketball player in an average height body.

And Lebron isn't just good but not top-notch basketball skills packed into the perfect body. Some of his skills are as elite as you can find, regardless of size.

bdonballer

United States408 Posts

February 28 2017 11:26 GMT

#996

CP3 is a great player. Just look at the Clippers when he isn't playing, they suck! Just by having him in their lineup gives them a chance at winning any game.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

February 28 2017 22:19 GMT

#997

I think that comment was almost exclusively aimed at Ace.

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

March 01 2017 00:37 GMT

#998

On February 28 2017 19:53 ZenithM wrote:

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And Lebron isn't just good but not top-notch basketball skills packed into the perfect body. Some of his skills are as elite as you can find, regardless of size.

I find this assertion laughable