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Re: The Word Rim Protector
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2015, 01:34:14 PM »

Offline CFAN38

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Quote from: Evantime34 on February 20, 2015, 10:43:37 AM
It's a descriptive name for a player who prevents the other team from scoring close to the basket. There are statistics that monitor how good a player is at this, it's a real thing in the same way the the term "3 point shooter" is a real thing.

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I agree,

The standard PG,SG,SF,PF and C or 1,2,3,4,5 are only a very basic description of basketball positions. At any level but particularly the NBA other positions / roles have developed.

To list a few

Stretch 4
3+D wing
Rim protector
Combo Guard
face up 4

"rim protector" is currently a hot term because the Cs lack a great one.
 
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Re: The Word Rim Protector
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2015, 01:54:21 PM »

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Its not just hot because the C's don't have one.

NBA analysts, articles, and broadcasters are using it a ton lately. I think the Sloan conference paper on them along with player tracking data have spurred its popularity.
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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2015, 02:09:15 PM »

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Quote from: D.o.s. on February 20, 2015, 10:06:43 AM
Quote from: Fafnir on February 20, 2015, 10:03:54 AM
1. It is two words, be prepared to be mocked for titleage.

You could even call it a phrase.

Also, one of the most prominent rim protectors of all time is also the most successful Celtic of all time. So, uh, the mystery is solved?

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Re: The Word Rim Protector
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2015, 02:09:21 PM »

Offline Cman

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Quote from: Fafnir on February 20, 2015, 01:54:21 PM
Its not just hot because the C's don't have one.

NBA analysts, articles, and broadcasters are using it a ton lately. I think the Sloan conference paper on them along with player tracking data have spurred its popularity.

Yup. Its trending up:

http://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=rim%20protector
(click the link. google trends is awesome.)
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Re: The Word Rim Protector
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2015, 02:13:55 PM »

Offline Moranis

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Quote from: thirstyboots18 on February 20, 2015, 12:15:34 PM
One word or two, we need one.  Have we ever won a championship without a defensive presence under the rim?
a defensive presence and a rim protector are not the same thing
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Re: The Word Rim Protector
« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2015, 02:48:48 PM »

Offline Rosco917

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It's just a word... like "upside"

It's a word that allows you to shorten a long description.
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Quote from: thirstyboots18 on February 20, 2015, 12:15:34 PM
One word or two, we need one.  Have we ever won a championship without a defensive presence under the rim?
a defensive presence and a rim protector are not the same thing


right, a rim protector may not be able to play team defense. We need both please, if possible.
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