Author Topic: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings  (Read 591144 times)

0 Members and 0 Guests are viewing this topic.

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #285 on: July 18, 2011, 12:33:51 AM »

Offline KCattheStripe

  • Danny Ainge
  • **********
  • Posts: 10726
  • Tommy Points: 830


Look Children! It's time for the annual Nick and IP flame war!

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #286 on: July 18, 2011, 12:35:10 AM »

Offline nickagneta

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 48121
  • Tommy Points: 8800
  • President of Jaylen Brown Fan Club

And you're expecting Chauncey to get better assist numbers on the reasoning that his #'s dipped because MELO was too ball-dominant?

Because Melo was too ball dominant? And LeBron is going to be less ball-dominant?

Is this the new 'meta humor' I keep hearing the kids talk about?
You're not understanding the point. If your argument is(and it does seem to be that) that Lowry is a better distributor based on his having more assists per year than Chauncey has had recently then your thinking is flawed.

The reason Chauncey's assist numbers have been down is because he played with a ball dominant player.

His passing and distribution skills did not change they are still exceptional and better than Lowry's. You can't gauge their passing skills based solely on assists because of the player Billups played with. When he wasn't playing with Melo his assists were almost 2-2.5 assist per game higher.

I am not saying Billups assists are going to increase but what I am saying is that he is a better passer and distributor but it doesn't show up in his assist totals because of the ball dominant player he plays with and will play with here with the Kings.

Well, that kind of logic seems flawed to me. If you look at Lowry's stats through his entire career (and he's only played 5 seasons), his per-36 numbers as far as a facilitator are identical to Billups'. 6.2 assists, 2.3 turnovers. All that with a lower usage rate (18 to 22), poorer quality teammates, and the fact that he's been younger than 25 for the entire time. He pays for his rookie mistakes without reaching his peak and STILL matches Billups' numbers.

The second reason its flawed is for the same exact reason that you doubt Lowry. You're saying 'prove it', to a guy who is 25 and just coming into his peak years. But at the same time you're telling me that a guy who is 35 now, who will be 36 before the lockout ends, and who hasn't averaged more than 7 assists per 36 minutes in a season since he was 31 is somehow going to get back to those numbers because he's not playing with ball-dominant Carmelo Anthony, but he is playing with more as much or more ball-dominant LeBron James? You're telling me that at this time next season we're going to look back on this draft and say Billups, at age 36, regained a form he hasn't shown in 5 years, and end up being a better ball distributor than Kyle Lowry?

Seriously?

No, I get it. You're just messing with me, winding me up. Well played.
The part in blue where you accuse me of telling you things is completely refuted by the part in red that I wrote.

Perhaps you missed it.

I did miss it then. You're telling me, that although Lowry plays with historically worse teammates, is younger, yet has more assists per 36 minutes, fewer turnovers per 36 minutes, and should improve on those numbers next season if his career is any indicator, Billups is still a better distributor, and the proof you're offering is 'because I say so'?
If you want to look at it that way...sure. I will save my stats and reasons for the playoffs if we meet. Til then, mi amigo.... :D

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #287 on: July 18, 2011, 12:36:21 AM »

Offline indeedproceed

  • In The Rafters
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 42585
  • Tommy Points: 2756
  • You ain't the boss of the freakin' bedclothes.
Look Children! It's time for the annual Nick and IP flame war!

Nick's going on vacation. When else are we supposed to do this?

Besides, we've been playing nice. He's barely brought up Bogut and Stat's injury history, and I haven't even begun to talk about LeBron James yet.

"You've gotta respect a 15-percent 3-point shooter. A guy
like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #288 on: July 18, 2011, 12:39:14 AM »

Offline indeedproceed

  • In The Rafters
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 42585
  • Tommy Points: 2756
  • You ain't the boss of the freakin' bedclothes.
If you want to look at it that way...sure. I will save my stats and reasons for the playoffs if we meet. Til then, mi amigo.... :D

Yeah you better walk away! And make sure you bring Chauncey his Matlock DVD's! You know how he hates just getting by with just Columbo re-runs!

"You've gotta respect a 15-percent 3-point shooter. A guy
like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #289 on: July 18, 2011, 01:06:19 AM »

Offline action781

  • Rajon Rondo
  • *****
  • Posts: 5227
  • Tommy Points: 611

And you're expecting Chauncey to get better assist numbers on the reasoning that his #'s dipped because MELO was too ball-dominant?

Because Melo was too ball dominant? And LeBron is going to be less ball-dominant?

Is this the new 'meta humor' I keep hearing the kids talk about?
You're not understanding the point. If your argument is(and it does seem to be that) that Lowry is a better distributor based on his having more assists per year than Chauncey has had recently then your thinking is flawed.

The reason Chauncey's assist numbers have been down is because he played with a ball dominant player.

His passing and distribution skills did not change they are still exceptional and better than Lowry's. You can't gauge their passing skills based solely on assists because of the player Billups played with. When he wasn't playing with Melo his assists were almost 2-2.5 assist per game higher.

I am not saying Billups assists are going to increase but what I am saying is that he is a better passer and distributor but it doesn't show up in his assist totals because of the ball dominant player he plays with and will play with here with the Kings.

Well, that kind of logic seems flawed to me. If you look at Lowry's stats through his entire career (and he's only played 5 seasons), his per-36 numbers as far as a facilitator are identical to Billups'. 6.2 assists, 2.3 turnovers. All that with a lower usage rate (18 to 22), poorer quality teammates, and the fact that he's been younger than 25 for the entire time. He pays for his rookie mistakes without reaching his peak and STILL matches Billups' numbers.

The second reason its flawed is for the same exact reason that you doubt Lowry. You're saying 'prove it', to a guy who is 25 and just coming into his peak years. But at the same time you're telling me that a guy who is 35 now, who will be 36 before the lockout ends, and who hasn't averaged more than 7 assists per 36 minutes in a season since he was 31 is somehow going to get back to those numbers because he's not playing with ball-dominant Carmelo Anthony, but he is playing with more as much or more ball-dominant LeBron James? You're telling me that at this time next season we're going to look back on this draft and say Billups, at age 36, regained a form he hasn't shown in 5 years, and end up being a better ball distributor than Kyle Lowry?

Seriously?

No, I get it. You're just messing with me, winding me up. Well played.
The part in blue where you accuse me of telling you things is completely refuted by the part in red that I wrote.

Perhaps you missed it.

I did miss it then. You're telling me, that although Lowry plays with historically worse teammates, is younger, yet has more assists per 36 minutes, fewer turnovers per 36 minutes, and should improve on those numbers next season if his career is any indicator, Billups is still a better distributor, and the proof you're offering is 'because I say so'?

My reactions:

-Nice point on Lebron, IP.  And even got a good sarcastic insult in there too!  Love it!
-OK, IP was completely avoiding nick's real point.
-Nice career comparison IP.  Surprising numbers there.
-IP, you were putting words in nick's mouth?  What a jerk that IP can be.
-Wait a second... nick pretty much is just saying that Billups is a plain better facilitator with no real evidence.

My thoughts:  I kind of get where nick is coming from with the "because I say so" argument.  I mean, really, ask 100 basketball fans who is the better distributor and 99 will say Billups.  I definitely would have said so.  It's kind of a trump card in this argument for nick.  IP, you're going to need to continue to use the statistical evidence and especially the aging argument for Lowry.  It's working as my original opinion is starting to sway your way, but I'm still leaning Billups.

I'm looking forward to more of these if you guys meet   :)
2020 CelticsStrong All-2000s Draft -- Utah Jazz
 
Finals Starters:  Jason Kidd - Reggie Miller - PJ Tucker - Al Horford - Shaq
Bench:  Rajon Rondo - Trae Young - Marcus Smart - Jaylen Brown -  Peja Stojakovic - Jamal Mashburn - Carlos Boozer - Tristan Thompson - Mehmet Okur

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #290 on: July 18, 2011, 02:07:43 AM »

Offline Yoki_IsTheName

  • Ed Macauley
  • ***********
  • Posts: 11134
  • Tommy Points: 1304
  • I'm a Paul Heyman guy.
How about my new team now.

R. Rondo
Ja. Crawford
C. Butler
G. Wallace
J. O'neal

?
2019 CStrong Historical Draft 2000s OKC Thunder.
PG: Jrue Holiday / Isaiah Thomas / Larry Hughes
SG: Paul George / Aaron McKie / Bradley Beal
SF: Paul Pierce / Tayshaun Prince / Brian Scalabrine
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge / Shareef Abdur-Raheem / Ben Simmons
C: Jermaine O'neal / Ben Wallace

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #291 on: July 18, 2011, 08:20:20 AM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 52805
  • Tommy Points: 2568
San Antonio Spurs

PG: Russell Westbrook
SG: Arron Affalo
SF: Grant Hill
PF: Carlos Boozer
C: Chris Kaman
That is a very solid team. Good improvements with both trades.

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #292 on: July 18, 2011, 08:26:42 AM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 52805
  • Tommy Points: 2568
Wow... Everyone has Utah last? Seriously? Gasol and pierce get no love.
I think you are in very good shape. Very strong foundation. Good chance to be a contender.

Next few picks are important.

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #293 on: July 18, 2011, 08:27:39 AM »

Offline jgod213

  • Bailey Howell
  • **
  • Posts: 2258
  • Tommy Points: 300
Not very good with constructive criticism but willing to put myself out there after a long weekend haha.

Curry
Martin
Thad Young
Ibaka
Lee


Thoughts?  I know people aren't huge fans of David Lee at the 5, but if you take a look at how golden state played last year they hands down played their best basketball with lee at center.  I think i unintentionally built a strong candidate for best team of the future as well.

DKC Utah Jazz
http://tinyurl.com/kqjb3cv

Starters:   Bledsoe-Gordon-Hayward-Patterson-Favors  | 6th-Kanter
Reserves: Warren-Hardaway-Plumlee-Larkin-Evans-Mbakwe-Huestis-Hummel-Calathes

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #294 on: July 18, 2011, 09:24:12 AM »

Offline Rondo2287

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13009
  • Tommy Points: 816
San Antonio Spurs

PG: Russell Westbrook
SG: Arron Affalo
SF: Grant Hill
PF: Carlos Boozer
C: Chris Kaman
That is a very solid team. Good improvements with both trades.

Cosign
CB Draft LA Lakers: Lamarcus Aldridge, Carmelo Anthony,Jrue Holiday, Wes Matthews  6.11, 7.16, 8.14, 8.15, 9.16, 11.5, 11.16

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #295 on: July 18, 2011, 09:25:52 AM »

Offline Rondo2287

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13009
  • Tommy Points: 816
Look Children! It's time for the annual Nick and IP flame war!

Nick's going on vacation. When else are we supposed to do this?

Besides, we've been playing nice. He's barely brought up Bogut and Stat's injury history, and I haven't even begun to talk about LeBron James yet.

IP, I have all your quotes about Lebron last year.  And if you remember i didnt even try to say that we could take Lebron out of his game last year, I had ________ __________ at the SF and said he could get to he line against Lebron but that was it.
CB Draft LA Lakers: Lamarcus Aldridge, Carmelo Anthony,Jrue Holiday, Wes Matthews  6.11, 7.16, 8.14, 8.15, 9.16, 11.5, 11.16

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #296 on: July 18, 2011, 09:28:09 AM »

Offline Evantime34

  • NCE
  • Ed Macauley
  • ***********
  • Posts: 11942
  • Tommy Points: 764
  • Eagerly Awaiting the Next Fantasy Draft
Thoughts on my team. They are listed in my sig below.
DKC:  Rockets
CB Draft: Memphis Grizz
Players: Klay Thompson, Jabari Parker, Aaron Gordon
Next 3 picks: 4.14, 4.15, 4.19

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #297 on: July 18, 2011, 09:32:41 AM »

Offline celticpride07

  • Bill Walton
  • *
  • Posts: 1236
  • Tommy Points: 222
Thoughts on my team. They are listed in my sig below.

i like this team.. its filled great young players.  hopefully jeff green lives up to the hype.
Pick 2 Heat: 
Pg: Jennings/Vasquez
Sg: Wade/R. Allen/Rivers
SF: Lebron/M. Williams
PF: Bosh/Humphries
C: B. Lopez/Dalembert/Anthony

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #298 on: July 18, 2011, 09:34:15 AM »

Offline indeedproceed

  • In The Rafters
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 42585
  • Tommy Points: 2756
  • You ain't the boss of the freakin' bedclothes.
Thoughts on my team. They are listed in my sig below.

Its a good young team, but if KG couldn't light a fire under Jeff Green, and Kevin Durant couldn't inspire the guy..what's John Wall gonna be able to do?

"You've gotta respect a 15-percent 3-point shooter. A guy
like that is always lethal." - Evan 'The God' Turner

Re: 2011 CB draft: How does my team look?/division rankings
« Reply #299 on: July 18, 2011, 09:34:52 AM »

Offline jgod213

  • Bailey Howell
  • **
  • Posts: 2258
  • Tommy Points: 300
Thoughts on my team. They are listed in my sig below.

Evantime, as we've all said you have a real fun team up there in Michigan.  2 questions for you:

I really like the dynamic play of your 2 guards, but whats your reasoning for starting harden over derozen? harden certainly spaces the floor better but it's not like you'll be feeding the post too often.  Harden seems to enjoy coming off the pine.

Who is the outspoken leader of this team? Okafor has the years, but being the least "skilled" of this group kind of omits him from being a true leader.  Is J-smoove ready for that kind of roll because i'm not so certain of it?.

DKC Utah Jazz
http://tinyurl.com/kqjb3cv

Starters:   Bledsoe-Gordon-Hayward-Patterson-Favors  | 6th-Kanter
Reserves: Warren-Hardaway-Plumlee-Larkin-Evans-Mbakwe-Huestis-Hummel-Calathes