Anyone here into Basketball (NBA)?

[brocktonblockbust]

When I was 8 I loved St Bonaventure Purple Eagles. Baseball and boxing far outstrip basketball for my taste. I wouldn't even put basketball in the Top 7 greatest sports, Lyle.

1. Boxing
2. Baseball
3. Roller Derby (women's only)
4. Ice hockey
5. Motocross
6. Bowling
7. Golf

THEN, Lyle, MAYBE THEN,

8. BASKETBALL

[El Kabong]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

[brocktonblockbust]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

I played it for a few years. However by 6th or 7th grade I joined the wrestling team and wasn't tall enough for basketball.

[El Kabong]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

I played it for a few years. However by 6th or 7th grade I joined the wrestling team and wasn't tall enough for basketball.

Not enough fingers up the bum in basketball eh Brock?

[brocktonblockbust]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

I played it for a few years. However by 6th or 7th grade I joined the wrestling team and wasn't tall enough for basketball.

Not enough fingers up the bum in basketball eh Brock?

That move should be worth at least 2 points.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I didn't want to see GSW go though if I'm honest. Looks like OKC choked big time.

Yup and that's it for that team, they missed their window and now Durant will be off to Boston IMO

Boston Celtics? Are they better than Oaklahoma? I have no idea.

Also - bit of a tricky question but what is the difference between defending against a SG and a SF?
Offensively, I'm wondering why is KD isn't a SG... So it must be for defensive reasons ().

The Boston Celtics have a longer more storied history than the Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly the Seattle Super Sonics). The Celtics also have the best young brain in the game as Head Coach in Brad Stevens (he's just 39). He's overseen the rebuilding of the Celtics franchise post "Big 3" (Garnett, Pierce, Allen) and he's taken the team from the cellar 25-57 in the '13-'14 season to the playoffs the very next season with a 40-42 record and they went to the playoffs again with a record of 48-34 this season and all this without a real superstar on the team.


As for defending a SG vs a SF it depends on the kinds of players and style of play a coach uses. Some coaches like to play the traditional 1 Center, 2 forwards, 2 guards other coaches opt to go 2 forwards and 3 guards and it depends on what kind of talent you have on the team. Kevin Durant is tall, he's 6'9 but he's not muscular enough to play in the post he's what you would call a "Swingman" not unlike a football player who could play both on the Wing or as a Striker and that is used to the team's benefit flip flopping those roles during the game to try and get better defensive matchups. The ultimate differences in small forwards and shooting guards is rebounding and perimeter defense.

Notable Small Forwards: James Worthy, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Scottie Pippen, Paul George


Small Forwards also tend to be taller than shooting guards, but it's not necessarily a given for that to be the case.

I have a lot to learn. I have it in my mind that SG is a more sort after position. So I'm thinking why a great shooter like KD wouldn't want to pay as a SG.

Is there less pressure on a SF than a SG?

Is it just case of a player wanting to be as close to the post as their height allows?

[SlimTrae]

Game 1....Cavs trailing 3 quarters so far...

[Master]

I didn't want to see GSW go though if I'm honest. Looks like OKC choked big time.

Yup and that's it for that team, they missed their window and now Durant will be off to Boston IMO

Boston Celtics? Are they better than Oaklahoma? I have no idea.

Also - bit of a tricky question but what is the difference between defending against a SG and a SF?
Offensively, I'm wondering why is KD isn't a SG... So it must be for defensive reasons ().

The Boston Celtics have a longer more storied history than the Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly the Seattle Super Sonics). The Celtics also have the best young brain in the game as Head Coach in Brad Stevens (he's just 39). He's overseen the rebuilding of the Celtics franchise post "Big 3" (Garnett, Pierce, Allen) and he's taken the team from the cellar 25-57 in the '13-'14 season to the playoffs the very next season with a 40-42 record and they went to the playoffs again with a record of 48-34 this season and all this without a real superstar on the team.


As for defending a SG vs a SF it depends on the kinds of players and style of play a coach uses. Some coaches like to play the traditional 1 Center, 2 forwards, 2 guards other coaches opt to go 2 forwards and 3 guards and it depends on what kind of talent you have on the team. Kevin Durant is tall, he's 6'9 but he's not muscular enough to play in the post he's what you would call a "Swingman" not unlike a football player who could play both on the Wing or as a Striker and that is used to the team's benefit flip flopping those roles during the game to try and get better defensive matchups. The ultimate differences in small forwards and shooting guards is rebounding and perimeter defense.

Notable Small Forwards: James Worthy, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Scottie Pippen, Paul George


Small Forwards also tend to be taller than shooting guards, but it's not necessarily a given for that to be the case.

I have a lot to learn. I have it in my mind that SG is a more sort after position. So I'm thinking why a great shooter like KD wouldn't want to pay as a SG.

Is there less pressure on a SF than a SG?

Is it just case of a player wanting to be as close to the post as their height allows?

I would like to respond but as I do not want to intimidate my fellow posters with my vast knowledge of the game I will not respond and give the other guys a chance to explain.

What was an SG again?

[SlimTrae]

Blew my Cavs out the water. Sunday is our game.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Blew my Cavs out the water. Sunday is our game.

Could be trouble if the guards wake up.

[SlimTrae]

Blew my Cavs out the water. Sunday is our game.

Could be trouble if the guards wake up.

I want this series to go to 7.
Push each to the limit.

[El Kabong]

Blew my Cavs out the water. Sunday is our game.

Could be trouble if the guards wake up.

I want this series to go to 7.
Push each to the limit.

Well that ain't happening now....the Warriors are wrapping this up in 5-6. Kevin Love is getting checked by the NBA concussion protocol, not good. Draymond Green (or should I call him TRE'mond Green) is shooting the lights out too.....Cleveland never wins, the entire city is cursed!

[SlimTrae]

Blew my Cavs out the water. Sunday is our game.

Could be trouble if the guards wake up.

I want this series to go to 7.
Push each to the limit.

Well that ain't happening now....the Warriors are wrapping this up in 5-6. Kevin Love is getting checked by the NBA concussion protocol, not good. Draymond Green (or should I call him TRE'mond Green) is shooting the lights out too.....Cleveland never wins, the entire city is cursed!

Man, that was a thumping. Looks bleak.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Blew my Cavs out the water. Sunday is our game.

Could be trouble if the guards wake up.

I want this series to go to 7.
Push each to the limit.

Well that ain't happening now....the Warriors are wrapping this up in 5-6. Kevin Love is getting checked by the NBA concussion protocol, not good. Draymond Green (or should I call him TRE'mond Green) is shooting the lights out too.....Cleveland never wins, the entire city is cursed!

I haven't been watching this sport long but I do NOT like Green. He has picked a great time to be on shooting form but he kicked another man's groin and that ain't cool

[SlimTrae]

Cleveland Sports radio pointing out it is 7 straight losses going back to regular season.