Certain players definitely play better angry. "I want to keep him angry and mean and wondering whether he might play or not.” one of the greatest hockey coaches ever, Scotty Bowman used this exact tactic with his players all the time. The guy would bench Guy Lafleur the best clutch goal scorer of his era.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/14/sports/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-kawhi-leonard.html?smid=tw-share

On March 15 2017 06:20 ZenithM wrote:
He's not exactly stat padding,

most people know defensive rebounds are the "batting average" of basketball stats. so i don't think its that big a deal... but it should be noted for the sake of accurately assessing the player.

LA has a pretty tough schedule to end the season. I wonder if they will run the table and go O for the-rest-of-the-season to lock up that #2 probability slot.

sung_moon

United States10110 Posts

March 15 2017 00:41 GMT

#1144

I don't watch college basketball, but is this LaVar Ball kid actually any good, or he's aite (for a freshman), and news picking up on his dad saying dumb stuff?

slowbacontron

United States7722 Posts

March 15 2017 00:48 GMT

#1145

LaVar Ball is the dad

The freshman is Lonzo Ball, who's got a ton of hype and will be a top 3 pick in the draft probably. Someone more knowledgeable will explain further, all I know is that he has a wonky jumpshot.

JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

March 15 2017 00:54 GMT

#1146

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cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

March 15 2017 00:58 GMT

#1147

On March 15 2017 09:41 sung_moon wrote:
I don't watch college basketball, but is this LaVar Ball kid actually any good, or he's aite (for a freshman), and news picking up on his dad saying dumb stuff?

He's good. Will be a starting PG minimum, probably will be a ROY candidate, but Im not high on him being the next Penny.

andrewlt

United States7702 Posts

March 15 2017 15:22 GMT

#1148

The Ball kids are good. The dad is just one of those loser sports dads who lives vicariously through his kids.

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17471 Posts

March 15 2017 15:39 GMT

#1149

i don't think the dad's behaviours are 100% evil/negative/bad. he is also looking out for his kids and protecting his kids' financial interests. he does not want to see them get scalped in any business deals. lots of great athletes rich in their 20s struggle financially in their 40s.

KingofdaHipHop

United States25602 Posts

March 15 2017 16:35 GMT

#1150

He's probably a good dad but the way he talks to the media about his sons saying that Lonzo is better than Steph and all that puts a lot of pressure on his kids. They now have extra expectations from the rest of the world not just on the court, but what they do off the court. It's just irresponsible if you ask me and it's unfair for Lonzo and his brothers.

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17471 Posts

March 15 2017 16:45 GMT

#1151

Aldridge is cleared to play. The NBA outlawed medical monitoring devices for NBA players during game time. I wonder if a case like this combined with MLB partnering with one of these medical giants for these devices will alter the NBA's stance.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18914169/san-antonio-spurs-forward-lamarcus-aldridge-cleared-return-minor-heart-arrhythmia

Popovich hints that Aldridge has been dealing with this issue the entire year.

On March 16 2017 01:35 KingofdaHipHop wrote:Lonzo is better than Steph and all that puts a lot of pressure on his kids.

yep, that's bad. just let them play ball and have fun.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

March 15 2017 17:03 GMT

#1152

From what I've heard of ppl who follow the HS scene (mainly Jacobson) is that Lonzo is probably the best of the Ball brothers, though the younger one still has a lot of potential obviously and has the size already. The middle one, senior in HS, is the worst of the 3, and many ppl don't think he is a one-and-done and maybe not even an NBA player.

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17471 Posts

March 15 2017 18:49 GMT

#1153

another healthy Laker will sit the rest of the year.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18911909/los-angeles-lakers-shut-luol-deng-timofey-mozgov-remainder-season

andrewlt

United States7702 Posts

March 15 2017 19:52 GMT

#1154

I'm seeing a lot of World of Tanks ads during NBA games recently. Noticing it more during Lakers games.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

March 15 2017 20:05 GMT

#1155

On March 16 2017 04:52 andrewlt wrote:
I'm seeing a lot of World of Tanks ads during NBA games recently. Noticing it more during Lakers games.

Hahah

trying to read this thoughout day btw
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18869287/wonky-tonkiest-nitty-grittiest-most-analytically-correct-mvp-debate-all

dsyxelic

United States1417 Posts

March 15 2017 21:32 GMT

#1156

lonzo ball is pretty good but that's about it.

lonzo ball - prob decent to really good player in nba
liangelo ball - lucky if he makes nba
lamelo ball - still young but there are better prospects

for reference lonzo was a top 5 player in high school and stayed relatively in a similar place till now
li angelo is not even top 200 i think in hs
la melo is around top 30?

JimmyJRaynor

Canada17471 Posts

March 16 2017 01:22 GMT

#1157

every Celtic Wiggins guards tonight is looking like Kobe Bryant. the Minnesota commentator guys on FOX are ripping Wiggins to shreds.

JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

March 16 2017 01:26 GMT

#1158

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JimmyJRaynor

Canada17471 Posts

March 16 2017 01:34 GMT

#1159

like they are blowing by Wiggins like he is standing still. to be fair once Rubio got his 4th foul the entire Minnie defense was in total disarray making Wiggins poor decision look a lot worse.

Rubio is a nice QB for Minnie on both sides of the floor.