I don't think I agree that he's always dinged up. He was dinged up and missed 20 games the same season he tore his ACL. Then in the playoffs, that ACL tear occurred and he missed the entire next season.Derrick Rose has taken 112 shots this year and has scored 108 points. That is very bad.
He has a 9.47 PER. That is also very bad.
Sure he's been dinged up, but he's always dinged up.
Preseason seems so long ago.
Ok, that makes sense. He just seems like an "old" 25 year old.I don't think I agree that he's always dinged up. He was dinged up and missed 20 games the same season he tore his ACL. Then in the playoffs, that ACL tear occurred and he missed the entire next season.
He's not all the way back that's for sure, but you don't need him all the way back or close to it until the spring.He missed the Cavs game with a hamstring so there's that.
Yea he's nowhere near 100%, he's still blowing shots at the rim that he used to nail all the time and I don't think he's adjusted to the game speed considering he's basically still just running around at 110 MPH and throwing himself around.He's not all the way back that's for sure, but you don't need him all the way back or close to it until the spring.
Another team that is quietly playing very well is Portland. They're 8-2 but you don't hear about them because they're a west coast team.Also, the Spurs are 9-1. Is this team ever NOT going to be good?
Sheesh.
I watched a good bit of that Portland game in the 2nd half.Another team that is quietly playing very well is Portland. They're 8-2 but you don't hear about them because they're a west coast team.
I'm watching some of their game tonight before the OKC game tips off. I haven't watch Portland all year prior to tonight.
Kevin Love? I mean there are about 3 or 4 really good PF's in the league right now. Love, Aldridge, Griffin and that's it. Is Anthony Davis considered a PF? If so, add him to the list. Love is the best though.Is LaMarcus Aldridge the best PF in the game right now?
I'm inclined to say yes.
As for Portland, I think they're gonna be good, but I'm waiting to see how good being as they've only beaten 2 teams with a winning record. The team they beat (the Nets) are in trouble.
Surprise surprise - they look old. Garnett had his best game of the season going 16 and 8, but Pierce was awful.
I don't think that situation is going to get any better even as the season goes on.
Finally, Monta Ellis is playing really well for the Mavs, but more importantly, he's playing efficient basketball. I don't know if that can last, but it's been a pleasant surprise thus far.
True about his D, but he's 3rd in ppg and 2nd in boards. Pretty impressive.I agree about Love. He's easily the best offensive player playing PF. I can't make a solid assessment of his defense though.
I guess he's okay on defense but nothing special.
Now Now Tony. You used to get on to us about this.Sixers tanking fast. Love it.