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AD grabbed his heel going down... but is walking around now and trying to shake it off.

In the past he's seemed to get seriously hurt but come back.. maybe he has a low pain tolerance? Either way lets hope our guy is okay.
 
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Just a curious question,

but has AD's offense been this stagnant? I don't recall him doing any of this during his time at UK.
 
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WildMoon said:
holds the ball, and does a lot of meaningless movement.

and waste the shot clock. Which has resulted in a lot of rushed shots.
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Biggest difference in college AD and NBA AD is the lack of post game. You'd see at UK where he would of have that small hook shot turning towards the baseline. As well as Free throw line extended shot.

Pro AD is more of a spot up, slasher PF, or taking bigs off the dribble

I think it has a lot to do with AD not being able to put on weight to be a true center. The game is going towards body types like AD so he's in the right mold. Just fragile lol
 
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Rondo's reads are so good.

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Biggest difference in college AD and NBA AD is the lack of post game. You'd see at UK where he would of have that small hook shot turning towards the baseline. As well as Free throw line extended shot.

Pro AD is more of a spot up, slasher PF, or taking bigs off the dribble

I think it has a lot to do with AD not being able to put on weight to be a true center. The game is going towards body types like AD so he's in the right mold. Just fragile lol
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Yeah, not too happy to see. I think he can dominate by just shooting those shots more. He holds the ball for no reason if you ask me. I feel like he doesn't realize the players that are guarding him are WAYYY below athletically/size.
 
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WildMoon said:
Rondo's reads are so good.



Yeah, not too happy to see. I think he can dominate by just shooting those shots more. He holds the ball for no reason if you ask me. I feel like he doesn't realize the players that are guarding him are WAYYY below athletically/size.
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IDK you can't argue with the 25-30 PPG he's done these playoffs... I think if he gets any further skill towards his jump shot he'd be entering Kevin Durant territory.

Unfortunately I don't think he ever gets KD ball handles however.
 
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UKNorse said:
IDK you can't argue with the 25-30 PPG he's done these playoffs... I think if he gets any further skill towards his jump shot he'd be entering Kevin Durant territory.

Unfortunately I don't think he ever gets KD ball handles however.
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I think that's the crazy part. He has 25-30, while clearly showing issues with how he runs his offense. Literally every game he has like 6-7 possession where he just holds the ball and does nothing with it. None of which has lead to scoring.

He just needs to shoot it, like he was in college. That midrange jumper, he is BUCKET.

He is now incorporating good 3-point shooting too. I think next year he will really explode with that.

Just not a fan of him holding the ball like he has done 3-4 times already in this game.
 
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hotelblue said:
well if the bubble taught us anything it’s butler is a winner that makes winning plays on winning teams if he’s in position. he’s been unselfish and hasn’t forced anything, been a leader and made winning plays at a high rate. you’d think the east is going to be a lot tougher next year.
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I think Heat will likely come out of the east next year. Probably further development of the core, plus additionally good young talents.
 
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hotelblue said:
well if the bubble taught us anything it’s butler is a winner that makes winning plays on winning teams if he’s in position. he’s been unselfish and hasn’t forced anything, been a leader and made winning plays at a high rate. you’d think the east is going to be a lot tougher next year.
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What hurts as a Laker fan is that many think Jimmy would go to LA if asked. Just imagine these 3 on same team? Lebron, AD, Jimmy
 
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WildMoon said:
I think Heat will likely come out of the east next year. Probably further development of the core, plus additionally good young talents.
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hopefully. my friend’s a new yorker but a big heat fan and makes it easy for me to jump on bandwagon. obviously this version of the team is pretty inspiring.
 
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hotelblue said:
hopefully. my friend’s a new yorker but a big heat fan and makes it easy for me to jump on bandwagon. obviously this version of the team is pretty inspiring.
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I think they will be another level better next year.

Dragic, who is likely gone, is already gone right now. Herro will be noticeably better, as well as Robinson, Bam, and Nunn. I am guessing they will continue to draft well...
 
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WildMoon said:
Coach Lebron should bench Danny Green, Kuzuma, and Howard. They make too many stupid mistake.
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Lol wouldn't have much to work with if you do that.

I thought Green has been good this game... must be saving him for the 4th. Kuzma is trash can't wait to trade him. Howard is only good depending on the team he goes against
 
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UKNorse said:
Lol wouldn't have much to work with if you do that.

I thought Green has been good this game... must be saving him for the 4th. Kuzma is trash can't wait to trade him. Howard is only good depending on the team he goes against
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Lakers just need couple 3-D, and they would have dynasty.
 
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UKNorse said:
Lol wouldn't have much to work with if you do that.

I thought Green has been good this game... must be saving him for the 4th. Kuzma is trash can't wait to trade him. Howard is only good depending on the team he goes against
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I think I meant Caruso. Not sure why I put green.

But he has sucked this playoff so might as well.
 
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danny green is a 3 pt shooter but the lakers don’t have a lethal 3 point shooter like all these other teams.
 
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hotelblue said:
that’s the difference butler isn’t allowed to miss and he’s finally missed his last few.
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That's kind of true but my comment is Lakers were losing even when AD and LeBron were putting historic numbers.

Butler might not have another superstar but I would take heats' supporting cast
 
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