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Favourite players in the League
« on: October 28, 2017, 01:31:00 PM »

Offline RodyTur10

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What are players you root for and want do well? Sometimes even if they're on teams you generally dislike? Players you might want the Celtics to acquire or you think deserve more appreciation. Name as many players you want. Also allowed to pick Celtics players, but don't be a doofus to just recite the Celtics' roster  :P.

Players I like watching and want to do well, a bit of an extensive list (30 players, sorry ::) )

Isaiah Thomas (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Rajon Rondo (New Orleans Pelicans)
Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Avery Bradley (Detroit Pistons)
Mario Hezonja (Orlando Magic)
Manu Ginobili (San Antonio Spurs)
Gary Harris (Denver Nuggets)
Doug McDermott (New York Knicks)
OG Anunoby (Toronto Raptors)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
Jonathan Isaac (Orlando Magic)
Trevor Ariza (Houston Rockets)
Juan Hernangomez (Denver Nuggets)
Joe Ingles (Utah Jazz)
T.J. Leaf (Indiana Pacers)
Jabari Parker (Milwaukee Bucks)
Kelly Olynyk (Miami Heat)
Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers)
Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans)
Derrick Favors (Utah Jazz)
Jakob Poeltl (Toronto Raptors)
Boban Marjanovic (Detroit Pistons)
Greg Monroe (Milwaukee Bucks)
Hassan Whiteside (Miami Heat)
Nikola Vucevic (Orlando Magic)
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Mason Plumlee (Denver Nuggets)
Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)

Re: Favourite players in the League
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2017, 10:48:23 AM »

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Marcus Smart is still my favorite player in the NBA. Jaylen is also awesome when he's playing within himself and Tatum is climbing my list pretty fast. But I'm also real fond of Horford and Irving. I actually like just about everyone on this Celtic team.

Beyond the Celtics, I watch Jokic highlights as often as possible. Kawhi usually gives a crazy defensive highlight every game. And for sheer insanity Steph Curry is always a ton of fun to watch when he's not playing the Celtics.

And I still love Dwyane Wade's game. I know he's hated here (and for good reason) but he's just got one of the best looking games ever.
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Re: Favourite players in the League
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Domantas Sabonis
Jonas V
Tim Frazier
Reggie Jackson

sorta have an odd fascination with Lonzo Ball

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easy.
Favorites: Players in Celtic Jerseys
Hope they do well: former Celtic players
Can go suck eggs: everyone else

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I typically like most if not all players on the Celts.

Apart from the Celts, my favorite starters at each position:

PG - Goran Dragic

SG - CJ McCollum

SF - Kawhi Leonard (also my favorite player in the league)

PF - Kristaps

C - Jokic


Favorite non-Celtic backups:

Ballhandler - JJ Barea

Wing - Will Barton

Big - Mason Plumlee
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Celtics
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Giannis
Embiid
Manu
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Kawhi
Larry Nance jr.
Teodosić
Harden
Gobert
Dirk
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I enjoy euroleague veterans making it to the NBA - Ingles and Beverley for example. Too bad Teodosic had this early injury. And ofc Gr players too.

Outside that, I love hardnosed, high effort players - would have loved Smart on any team.

When it comes to stars, Harden's devious mind and Lebron's intensity are a delight to me. I used to follow Chris Paul too, but the last couple of years were lost in injuries and blaming his teammates.


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My list use to just be 15 guys every year but it has expanded a bit this season.

1. Everyone on Boston Celtics (I'm a homer)
2. Avery Bradley (only guy who ever left Boston who I will still root for. (except against Boston)
ok fine

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disregarding Celtic players, I think Westbrook is probably my favorite player. I just can't not watch him when he is on the floor.  The things he does are just amazing. 

I'm also a fan of the great (or at least good) players that don't get the recognition they deserve.  Someone like Conley comes to mind.  Imagine the press he would get in NY, LA, Chicago, etc., but instead in Memphis he is just always under the radar, but he does all of the little things that contribute to winning basketball. 
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Draymond Green = ball-handling, passing, rebounding, versatile defense, some scoring
Nerlens Noel = his defensive range is incredible
Rondo = exceptional passer
Jokic = passing, shooting range, shot-creation
Anthony Davis = most gifted player in the league
Kevin Durant = best scorer in the league
Blake Griffin = handles, passing, 2 point jump-shooting, shot creation, rebounding, athleticism
Dirk = shot creation, shooting range

To a lesser degree,

John Wall = inconsistent. Struggles with scorers mentality. But when he is on; his ball-handling, passing & defense are wonderful to watch.
Millsap = above average in every area for a PF

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Dirk Nowitzki - I'm german
(Daniel Theis) - Obviously a celtic but I will root for him where ever he plays
Chris Andersen - Love his energy
Kawhi Leonard - DEFENSE!
Blake Griffin - Well rounded and exciting player
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SF: Richardson, Anderson, Parsons, Casspi
PF: Jackson jr, Beasley, Watanabe
C: Adebayo, Green, Noah
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I only root for Celtics

Non C's by position I like watching

PG- Walker, Westbrook
SG- Klay, McCollum
SF- KD, Leonard
PF- Davis, Griffin
C- Towns, Cousins

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Provided he is not on the Cavs I will find it very easy to root very hard for IT the next few years. I will probably still root for him regardless but if it is a matter of us trying to get past them to make the finals, It makes it a lot harder to root for his success.

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I like all Celtics players ....Big AL and Tatum are my favorites.

Favorite non Celtic...for now is Lebron's game.