The Official CHB NBA Thread....(Regular Season, Playoffs, Draft, Pre-Season)
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Deebo
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Lyja's been playing like this all season. I hate to call him a top 5 player in this league after less than 2 years in the league, but how many players are truly performing better than him?
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Certainly not 5 right now, but we gotta hold off on calling him top 5 until we see how long this keeps up. If he can keep up anywhere near this level of play and lead the Mavs to the playoffs then he has a legitimate case. That said, I'm already comfortable calling him top 10. He's looking like he could be the next Larry Bird, and that is not a title I just throw around.
Icemmann
Breakin it down.
That kid looks impossible to guard. His willingness to dish makes it hell for defenses to try and get help on him. If he ends up with the right teammates who can play off the ball, who can catch and shoot, and don't just stand around watching him Dallas will turn into a dynasty.
steviebruno
CHB NYC Delegate
Either that or he becomes early Lebron... where his team was a bit too good, too soon to really develop in the draft.
I will say that Dallas is a much better free agent destination than Cleveland, though, and they already have a solid number two in Porzingis.
Icemmann
Breakin it down.
Porzingis is good, but he looks uncomfortable without the ball. His shooting numbers off passes aren't too hot either. Maybe that'll change and they'll develop better chemistry.
steviebruno
CHB NYC Delegate
He's going to have to get better at scoring from the elbow. A lot better. He seems as if he's just winging it right now, when he really should be studying Kevin Durant and finding reliable spots to score from.
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He needs to get his lungs back, his strength back, and work on playing within the system. I think he'll be fine.
steviebruno
CHB NYC Delegate
Sure. But he has to be alot better and more efficient than he's ever been. He's 7'3" and is shooting 43% for his career. Playing with Luca should definitely help him over time, but he's got to do the correct type of work in the gym... more high post action, more work from the midrange. KD and Dirk should be required studying for him.
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I believe that with Carlisle he will. I think they have a way for him to learn from Dirk. Just a hunch. I think next season we will see his larger improvement. Doncic on the other hand...wonder what that boy's ceiling is.
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I said last year that Lucahad Larry Bird" potential and @steviebruno scoffed at me. The kid is on 20 and is almost averaging a 30 point triple-double. He's definitely top 10, and as good as he is, being as young as he is, is amazing. He's already ahead of LeBron at the same age. Just make you wonder what a 25y/o Luca will be like
steviebruno
CHB NYC Delegate
He's great, but I'd take today's numbers with a grain of salt. Russ Westbrook just averaged a 30 point triple double a couple of seasons ago. James Harden is scoring 40 a game. Lebron isn't even trying right now.
It is what it is.
Icemmann
Breakin it down.
He doesn't have LeBrons explosiveness and physicality. But he does have a more developed shot and broader shooting range than James did at that age. Lets just hope his body holds up and he can continue developing and evolving with the right support around him. He's already a lot of fun to watch play.
KOTF
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Simmons hits his first actual three, they should have stopped the game for the crowd to do a run-in
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He shoots better he passed better, he rebounds better. The only thing Lebron had on him is athleticism. The kid just got a 30 point triple double in 25 minutes.
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