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Lazy/unfit most likely
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I really don't think it's laziness.
Much more likely to be psychological, pertaining to the injuries he had last season. Doesn't look confident in his ability to absorb contact, navigate the paint, jump off one leg, etc. To the naked eye looks to be playing conservatively.
I'm only basing this off their two games this season, and some residual memories from the latter part of last season. It could just be confidence. If they rest him a few games, it's physical. If they let him play through it, probably just mental.
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Nothing better than going in nice and dry either. Makes it all the more appreciable.
Nothing better than going in nice and dry either. Makes it all the more appreciable.
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I think it's his voice
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Listened to a podcast that mentioned Tatums hot start (first game). He's playing with a chip on his shoulder, thanks to steve kerr and other factors. Listed a number of 26 year old who have excelled in the league at that age, winning chips, MVPs, scoring titles. Those included Dirk, Duncan, Kobe, Magic, Jordan. Tatums age? 26.
Amazing how Embiid needs rest for back to backs, yet absolutely demolishes Simmons.
Wants to play in the Olympics but isn’t fit for Day 1? These contracts need to be based on games played. Disgustingly bad
Wants to play in the Olympics but isn’t fit for Day 1? These contracts need to be based on games played. Disgustingly bad
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So what you're saying is that Jordan flies out to China to ensure his shoes are being made by child slaves and he was unfortunately suspended for match fixing??
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Ok probably more 2-5 range.No one can ever take you seriously after that
I'm actually not convinced LeBron is the second best player of all time. What is it 4 championships in 21 years?
Magic won more in 12 years than LeBron has in 21. Kareem has two more MVP's and two more Championships than LeBron and Kareem also has a near flawless Collegiate and High School career.
Those two in particular are the arguments for me. But LeBron probably at worst is in the 4 spot.
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I am not too sure what your point is here, he is injured? Not exactly sure if it was during the Olympics or during pre season but he isn't fit. It is bloody hard being 7 ft tall and the best part of 300 pounds while having a huge offensive load and also being one of the best defenders in the league.
It isn't like he is just deciding he CBF playing, he literally HAS to manage his body.
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I dunno, we played Portland yesterday. Scored 37 points in the first half. Must be a tough defensive team.
Wouldn't be surprised if the NBA was burning the tapes of that game as we speak.
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Westbrick shooting 12 percent from the field to start his career at Denver....
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Really missing KCP when Norman Powell is going of for 41 points. He was bit of a glue guy for them
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AG is a defender primarily for sure. He does his role well. Its MPJ who is the problem in that starting side. Too much money on a guy whose only playing a middling role. Id move him on but then nobody will actually want him. They probably have to stick with it and then waive him in 2026/27 for his 12 mill buyout.
If they can move MPJ on by some freak of nature (maybe Detroit, Portland or Toronto take the salary dump deal ) then that would be best case scenario for the,
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Very poor effort from everyone outside of the big 3 for Mavs so far. Hopefully suns run out of legs since it's the second of their b2b
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Lakers starting 3-0 just like we all expected 
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Did what they had to do. Went full throttle first half, tapered off & then put the foot down when Detroit threatened to run away with it.
Did what they had to do. Went full throttle first half, tapered off & then put the foot down when Detroit threatened to run away with it.
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