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Quote from: harizen on September 19, 2019, 10:06:21 AM

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Is this the WSJ interview?

Yeah, read what Durant says, was just surprise that he blurted and said things like he didn't feel that GSW accepted him as one of them. And yes, this is a direct hit to GSW players and management, he won MVP's and rings with them, what's wrong with Durant?

Curry respondent though, but he is not biting on the issue and that's cool of him not to response negatively and let the issue die naturally.

I don't know about Durant, lately he active very diva specially once he moved on a new team.

I'm sure that interview shows Durant personality, hard to dissect but seems the whole NBA stardom has somewhat gotten into his head, he doesn't understand that NBA is a business so it's hard to say that there are no politics around, just saying. And if there are no politics or media around, I don't think that he can be paid with that salary.

He is not as wise as other NBA superstar who really knows what's happening inside, he seems to improve as a player but he doesn't show his maturity on understand that NBA is a business. I'm not sure about his life outside but players like Kobe is proven a smart one as while he is receiving his income from NBA, he also invested his money in real business, that's how matured people think.

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Quote from: harizen on September 19, 2019, 10:06:21 AM

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Is this the WSJ interview?

Yeah, read what Durant says, was just surprise that he blurted and said things like he didn't feel that GSW accepted him as one of them. And yes, this is a direct hit to GSW players and management, he won MVP's and rings with them, what's wrong with Durant?

Curry respondent though, but he is not biting on the issue and that's cool of him not to response negatively and let the issue die naturally.

I don't know about Durant, lately he active very diva specially once he moved on a new team.

I'm sure that interview shows Durant personality, hard to dissect but seems the whole NBA stardom has somewhat gotten into his head, he doesn't understand that NBA is a business so it's hard to say that there are no politics around, just saying. And if there are no politics or media around, I don't think that he can be paid with that salary.

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Quote from: harizen on September 19, 2019, 10:06:21 AM

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Is this the WSJ interview?

Yeah, read what Durant says, was just surprise that he blurted and said things like he didn't feel that GSW accepted him as one of them. And yes, this is a direct hit to GSW players and management, he won MVP's and rings with them, what's wrong with Durant?

Curry respondent though, but he is not biting on the issue and that's cool of him not to response negatively and let the issue die naturally.

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Quote from: mich on September 19, 2019, 10:17:25 PM

The three superstars who defined this NBA decade

1. LeBron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Kevin Durant

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27637433/the-three-superstars-defined-nba-decade

I would say that Stephen Curry has more impact in the last decade as compare to Lebron and Durant. He reinvent and redefine what to be meant by shooting guards and introduce the art of three point shooting. Before that three point shooting is just being used for close games. But when Curry started to focus on the 3's GSW is unstoppable and we haven't seen this kind of potent combination, quick release and deadly. As for Lebron and Durant, we have seen Kobe's game prior to them taking the torch from Bryant.

I think the three of them has different impact to the league. Not just Curry's threes but we should also consider bigmen like Durant that has handles, can penetrate and can shoot threes. In LeBron's side, he is the epitome of a perfect player which can play all five roles in any given situation. I think they are even about their impacr to the league in this era and from this decade.

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Quote from: mich on September 19, 2019, 10:17:25 PM

The three superstars who defined this NBA decade

1. LeBron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Kevin Durant

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27637433/the-three-superstars-defined-nba-decade

I would say that Stephen Curry has more impact in the last decade as compare to Lebron and Durant. He reinvent and redefine what to be meant by shooting guards and introduce the art of three point shooting. Before that three point shooting is just being used for close games. But when Curry started to focus on the 3's GSW is unstoppable and we haven't seen this kind of potent combination, quick release and deadly. As for Lebron and Durant, we have seen Kobe's game prior to them taking the torch from Bryant.

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Quote from: Questat on September 20, 2019, 02:30:14 AM

Quote from: Reid on September 20, 2019, 01:43:22 AM

Then Curry came. Trained hard even with his bad shooting position. He just needs that space and because of the new rule taking out the hand check, he managed to make it happen.
Now, it is like a mandatory for a player to shoot threes.

I guess Lebron is not already in his prime anymore and the NBA has changed into different style of play, teams who usually win in this game are good 3 point shooting with great 3 point shooting players. The warriors would still be unbeatable if they have Durant and Thompson healthy in the last Finals, both with curry can shoot a great percentage from the 3 point line while Lebron is not so consistent in his field goal shooting.

At his built, you can already tell that 3 point shooting is not his masterpiece, he is a dominant in the inside and driving in the inside due to speed big body and his speed. Lebron's 3 point percentage last season is no impressive which is only 33.9% while Curry has 43.7%, stats extracted from the following sources.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html

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Quote from: Reid on September 20, 2019, 01:43:22 AM

Then Curry came. Trained hard even with his bad shooting position. He just needs that space and because of the new rule taking out the hand check, he managed to make it happen.
Now, it is like a mandatory for a player to shoot threes.

I guess Lebron is not already in his prime anymore and the NBA has changed into different style of play, teams who usually win in this game are good 3 point shooting with great 3 point shooting players. The warriors would still be unbeatable if they have Durant and Thompson healthy in the last Finals, both with curry can shoot a great percentage from the 3 point line while Lebron is not so consistent in his field goal shooting.

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Quote from: Oasisman on September 19, 2019, 10:34:23 PM

Quote from: mich on September 19, 2019, 10:17:25 PM

The three superstars who defined this NBA decade

1. LeBron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Kevin Durant

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27637433/the-three-superstars-defined-nba-decade

Agreed. During Lebron's prime, I saw how 250+ pounds player trained to have great agility and speed plus good court vision. Infact, I see some of Lebrons quality resembles with Zion. There were some rumors that Lebron will start at PG for the Lakers in the upcoming season. Something that we dont see often in any basketball league.
Curry on the other hand, change the game so much, specifically with three point shooting range. I saw a lot of young guys mimicking Currys 40-50 ft. 3pt shoot attempt lol.

Redefined.
Before it was the big men who are dominating the game. Then came Jordan but not all is as unique as him and there goes Kobe.
Afterwards they go big again making forwards to have the same speed as shooting guards to gain more dominance whoever defends them.
That is Lebron.
KD was not being seen on those highlights because of his thin figure, they did not thought it could be upgraded to an offensive assassin.

Then Curry came. Trained hard even with his bad shooting position. He just needs that space and because of the new rule taking out the hand check, he managed to make it happen.
Now, it is like a mandatory for a player to shoot threes.

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Quote from: mich on September 19, 2019, 10:17:25 PM

The three superstars who defined this NBA decade

1. LeBron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Kevin Durant

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27637433/the-three-superstars-defined-nba-decade

Agreed. During Lebron's prime, I saw how 250+ pounds player trained to have great agility and speed plus good court vision. Infact, I see some of Lebrons quality resembles with Zion. There were some rumors that Lebron will start at PG for the Lakers in the upcoming season. Something that we dont see often in any basketball league.
Curry on the other hand, change the game so much, specifically with three point shooting range. I saw a lot of young guys mimicking Currys 40-50 ft. 3pt shoot attempt lol.

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The three superstars who defined this NBA decade

1. LeBron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Kevin Durant

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27637433/the-three-superstars-defined-nba-decade

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Quote from: jossiel on September 19, 2019, 06:10:37 PM

Quote from: Japinat on September 19, 2019, 06:06:30 PM

For now, I think he is not thinking of that anymore, but the team have seen his performance and maybe got some feedback from the other team about his attitude. This guy has superstar mentality, it's hard for us to take that from him as he will continue to be confident when playing in the floor and might eventually demand more minutes, if a player will not follow orders, that's disrespectful so maybe teams are just trying to avoid as it could also destroy a team's chemistry.

It's possible that kind of mentality he has that's why teams are avoiding. But on our side, this is saddening to see a great player just because of what he had showed stops opportunities coming in for him.

I'm still wishing him that someone will take him onto their home.

He was a great player but the team signs a player based on its current status.
We cannot forget his contribution to the USA basketball as he also lead in winning in the international tournament like FIBA and olympics IIRC.

That's why veterans like to help him because of his status and contribution in the past, but team are getting a player based on what he can offer to the team, this is just purely business and nothing is personal here.

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Quote from: Japinat on September 19, 2019, 06:06:30 PM

For now, I think he is not thinking of that anymore, but the team have seen his performance and maybe got some feedback from the other team about his attitude. This guy has superstar mentality, it's hard for us to take that from him as he will continue to be confident when playing in the floor and might eventually demand more minutes, if a player will not follow orders, that's disrespectful so maybe teams are just trying to avoid as it could also destroy a team's chemistry.

It's possible that kind of mentality he has that's why teams are avoiding. But on our side, this is saddening to see a great player just because of what he had showed stops opportunities coming in for him.

I'm still wishing him that someone will take him onto their home.

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https://www.talkbasket.net/52933-steve-nash-on-carmelo-anthony-hes-still-got-something-to-offer

Means that there's still no offer from any team if there will be, I'm sure that everyone would be rushing to post the source here. Looks like Steve Nash is helping Melo to take a contract, crossing fingers for Melo.

Just one of the many veterans saying Melo should be signed. He does have something to offer and I think various teams are interested on really signing him. Maybe it is the kind contract that both parties could not agree with. If Melo could agree to a minimum, I bet teams would rush to get him.

If teams are interested of signing him then they shouldn't let it pass and not waste any moment right now to sign him. But the reality is sad, many thinks that the teams doesn't really want to sign him.

Look on how a veteran is trying to help and sell him to the teams just for his sake and love for the game. AFAIR, there's a condition that Melo is setting or has mentioned before that he want to lead the team which I think made the teams moved far away from him.

For now, I think he is not thinking of that anymore, but the team have seen his performance and maybe got some feedback from the other team about his attitude. This guy has superstar mentality, it's hard for us to take that from him as he will continue to be confident when playing in the floor and might eventually demand more minutes, if a player will not follow orders, that's disrespectful so maybe teams are just trying to avoid as it could also destroy a team's chemistry.

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https://www.talkbasket.net/52933-steve-nash-on-carmelo-anthony-hes-still-got-something-to-offer

Means that there's still no offer from any team if there will be, I'm sure that everyone would be rushing to post the source here. Looks like Steve Nash is helping Melo to take a contract, crossing fingers for Melo.

Just one of the many veterans saying Melo should be signed. He does have something to offer and I think various teams are interested on really signing him. Maybe it is the kind contract that both parties could not agree with. If Melo could agree to a minimum, I bet teams would rush to get him.

If teams are interested of signing him then they shouldn't let it pass and not waste any moment right now to sign him. But the reality is sad, many thinks that the teams doesn't really want to sign him.

Look on how a veteran is trying to help and sell him to the teams just for his sake and love for the game. AFAIR, there's a condition that Melo is setting or has mentioned before that he want to lead the team which I think made the teams moved far away from him.

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There is no "more money" in overseas, if you are a Jeremy Lin type of player that is not wanted by the league right now sure you can make more money compared to none here, however there is no money to be made in China like the ones in USA.

We are talking about people who pull in 40 million dollars a year at their peak only from their NBA contracts and with the endorsement deals it can reach as high as 100 million a year for them, China can't even begin to afford that, they would literally have to pay taxes all together as a nation to pay something like that let alone somehow make a profit from a player that caliber coming there. Hence, only players they get is players who will not get those type of contracts in NBA and instead of signing the minimum they go to China.

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Quote from: harizen on September 19, 2019, 10:06:21 AM

Just recently, Durant opened up about the reasons behind why he left Golden State Warriors. It was a direct hit to the Golden State Warriors. Fast forward, Steph Curry responds to that (will not post some reference/s or sources as it was already spread in the sports news out there, it's easy to find).

Don't want to discuss what's that all about since we aren't in the position to say anything, as we all know nothing here.

My main point why I posted this is not about these two superstars exchanging words but about how media will ride the issue. I hope this media thing will not use that issue to manipulate people's mind that will result in misunderstanding.

Looks to me like the Achilles injury is eating him.
He had been been telling dramatic statements for a month now.
I have never seen a player this much busy to social media and interviews. He had nothing to do. He is resting.
People with sickness does this kind of attitude.

He is getting emotional. Brainstorming everything that happened to him since he had nothing much to do.
He should really stop or he would end up getting a bad reputation when he says something he cannot control.

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Quote from: Ranly123 on September 19, 2019, 05:21:39 AM

Man, the Lakers did not extend Stephenson's contract and no team I guess had shown interest in him. I mean, maybe he will have a better contract in the CBA knowing that it is the second largest professional league next to NBA.

I don't think that Lance could play ball as he used to when he was in Pacers. He's a great ball handler, good shooting, plus he's even makes the game even funnier. I love watching him but, I guess he belongs to CBA now just like Michael Beasly.

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Just recently, Durant opened up about the reasons behind why he left Golden State Warriors. It was a direct hit to the Golden State Warriors. Fast forward, Steph Curry responds to that (will not post some reference/s or sources as it was already spread in the sports news out there, it's easy to find).

Don't want to discuss what's that all about since we aren't in the position to say anything, as we all know nothing here.

My main point why I posted this is not about these two superstars exchanging words but about how media will ride the issue. I hope this media thing will not use that issue to manipulate people's mind that will result in misunderstanding.

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Quote from: Ranly123 on September 19, 2019, 05:21:39 AM

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Quote from: Reid on September 18, 2019, 11:35:36 PM

Actually I am looking at players which had been not signed up in NBA and are now playing in different leagues.
Two of the know NBA players now are Jeremy Lin and Lance Stephenson.
Others are Brandon Bass and Ty Lawson et al.

I guess they are really trying to pull more NBA players for tickets to sell and also if there is a pay per view.
They are paid quite well and this guys needs a job that would pay for their necessities.
Unlike the NBA you will just get 5 to 6 digits for being a bench player while in China there is a chance to be a star and be paid better in the long run.

Yeah, there's more money but there's less fame in overseas. Those players that were not recognized that much in NBA eventually plays in CBA. Like even Stephenson can fight toe to toe against Americans, he wanted to be a star I think. There was a game in which he scored 30+ points in an Asia tournament versus a team in my country Talk N' Text. And most of you maybe does not know Pierre Jackson. He is currently playing in CBA and his stats are decent. It's JUST 40 points per game only Wink

with 9.3 assists and 6 rbs per game. That's quite big even though he's pretty small for his size.

You can't blame people that wanted to play in the other league. Some are just chasing money and wanted to be a star on their team. Unlike in NBA they are benched in which they can't showcase their true potential. Goodluck to them.

Man, the Lakers did not extend Stephenson's contract and no team I guess had shown interest in him. I mean, maybe he will have a better contract in the CBA knowing that it is the second largest professional league next to NBA.

It's obvious that Lakers is on a rebuilding last year was probably just an experiment and now we are going to see new sets of players and they don't see Stephenson a perfect fit to the franchise so that's understandable.

So he move to CBA, good for him, the success rate of ex-NBA players moving to CBA is high so I'm expecting Lance to be a true superstar there, a stature he didn't got from NBA.

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