(12-29-2019, 04:16 PM)fifteenth Wrote:(12-29-2019, 06:32 AM)Dahlsim Wrote: I've said before, the language used by the TNTs creates some confusion because some points were really asking for KP to score inside, in the paint, close to the basket no matter how it was done, rim running, lobbing, driving, posting up, just get it inside Mr. Unicorn, especially when you have a mismatch.
Maybe the TNT crew is just not aware that KP drives, dunks, putbacks, lob catching, and lob throwing, all at or moving toward the basket, are part of the Mavs offense already. Maybe the confusion is just that they need to watch more Mavs.
Yes the title of the thread I posted and the headline from the discussion features the 'Post up' as the main discussion point. Its appropriate because Barkley and Shaq tended to reference 'Post up' and Rick Carlisle's rant responded particularly to the usage of 'Post up'.
The discussion on TNT's Inside the NBA show and even Carlisle's comments actually were more nuanced and went a deeper than the post up question.
Kenny especially referenced the ratio of shots taken close to the rim vs the outside shot / 3 pointers. Carlisle also spoke about his belief that KP is an historically good outside shooter or some such which Barkley then challenged that assertion.
So yeah, the basketball analysis and discussion was not as shallow as it sometimes can be on that show.
(12-30-2019, 11:20 PM)J0n Wrote: Look, pal, Kp sucks.
Hes good at blocking shots. Hes shawn Bradley with three point range. Hes also softer than fresh biscuits on a Sunday morning
LoL. But, but, that's a such pleasant image, unlike the idea of Bradley or KP getting pushed around brutally in the paint.
