1. 01-08-20 07:30 PM #71
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    Ive played with and against Markus Howard who is the best scorer in the entire nation right now. back then I was a solid defender and could hold my own against anybody BUT I couldn't touch Markus. he is a 4 level player meaning he can shoot from anywhere on the court, but if you press him he devours you off the dribble. these kinds of players did not exist back in the day. this is a new era. nowadays if you aren't a PG in the league that can shoot the ball then you are a dying breed. Ricky Rubio types are a dying breed. you must be able to apply pressure on the defense at a minimum of 3 levels which makes individual defense nearly impossible when everyone on the opposing team is a knock down shooter.

    the truth is we are witnessing a revolution of the offensive game in basketball whereas defense has remained stagnant for the most part. you can only do so much w/o the ball in your hands. but when you do have the ball you are limitless and creativity levels are absolutely through the roof. this is true across the board for all sports. just look at the numbers. football w/ the dual threat QB. baseball setting records for homeruns. it is evolution. it is inevitable.
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  2. 01-08-20 07:36 PM #72
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    Quote Originally Posted by sosawestbrook View Post
    you must be able to apply pressure on the defense at a minimum of 3 levels which makes individual defense nearly impossible when everyone on the opposing team is a knock down shooter.
    watch the MAVS on ESPN right now to see what I mean. this is an all time level offense. are people aware of that?
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    It's not evolution it's ratings. People in China like high scoring games - look at their own domestic league - and Adam Silver/ David Stern have delivered it to their biggest cash cow.
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    Watching the Rockets/ Atlanta game here is analytics at its most cringeworthy. Rockets are saying we'll give Bembry an open three because he's a mediocre shooter and the Hawks are saying we'll let anyone have an open shot so long as it's not Harden. This is the consequence of defense being way too difficult.
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    Just an atrocious product. At least this Rockets/ Atlanta game is the worst of it and not the average.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    It's not evolution it's ratings. People in China like high scoring games - look at their own domestic league - and Adam Silver/ David Stern have delivered it to their biggest cash cow.
    Excellent!!!!!!
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  7. 01-08-20 07:49 PM #77
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    It's not evolution it's ratings. People in China like high scoring games - look at their own domestic league - and Adam Silver/ David Stern have delivered it to their biggest cash cow.
    you think guys like James and Luka exist because the LEAGUE created them? thats a joke bro. for real. if you are under the impression that the league is operating as some sort of a super player factory then you need to wake up. these are special players w/ never before seen talents. it is a gift. these guys are breaking the matrix and introducing fans of the game to a side of basketball that we have never EVER seen before.
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  9. 01-08-20 07:51 PM #79
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    Steph curry exists because the commissioner?are we serious? trae young? Luka? James? Lebron? dont give a damn who the commissioner is. thats a joke. fukk China. if you can produce those types of players by bending the rules then they wouldn't rely on us to do that for them would they?
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    Luka clearly said it is easier to score in nba than in Europe . lack of effort in defense is clearly viseable
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    Just an atrocious product. At least this Rockets/ Atlanta game is the worst of it and not the average.
    how you can watch James Harden and trae young do their thing and not be excited to watch is beyond me. you are not a fan of the game. maybe the WNBA is more your style. heard they play defense and pass the ball around and all that stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sosawestbrook View Post
    Steph curry exists because the commissioner?are we serious? trae young? Luka? James? Lebron? dont give a damn who the commissioner is. thats a joke. fukk China. if you can produce those types of players by bending the rules then they wouldn't rely on us to do that for them would they?
    Funny you should say that because they do make super-stars of mediocre players over there. Guys like Jimmer Fredette putting up 60pts on a regular basis. He's playing for Panathinaikos now, and no he don't look like a super-star.
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    Did you see Giannis in the World Cup? Did he look like a super-star? FIBA is real basketball, similar to what it was in the NBA 10 years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    Funny you should say that because they do make super-stars of mediocre players over there. Guys like Jimmer Fredette putting up 60pts on a regular basis. He's playing for Panathinaikos now, and no he don't look like a super-star.
    Lance Stephenson is playing in China and he just bully ball these guys over there.. It is quite funny
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    Adam Silver is deeply concerned about ratings even today. He realises he can't push the scoring up anymore so he's trying other gimmicks now, like a mid-season tournament. NBA is competing with all sorts of evening entertainment, not just the other major leagues.
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    I just think the philosophy you are presenting doesn't do any good for a sports bettor. if it is such an atrocious product then why watch it? there is money to be made in this sport. thats a fact. surely paying attention to the game & putting in the work to stay ahead is a dreadful process for you?
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    Kobe Bryant thinks that the game in Europe is tougher than in the NBA.

    The five-time NBA champion isn’t particularly happy with how easily referees are calling fouls these days in cases like a “light hand check” and even went as far as saying that this kind of officiating has made the game less physical than in Europe.
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    the ratings are irrelevant. I am streaming 3 different NBA games right now. none of those will register w/ the rating system. it is all about social media following and NBA leads the charge in that BAR NONE.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sosawestbrook View Post
    I just think the philosophy you are presenting doesn't do any good for a sports bettor. if it is such an atrocious product then why watch it? there is money to be made in this sport. thats a fact. surely paying attention to the game & putting in the work to stay ahead is a dreadful process for you?
    I watch it because I know enough to make money on it. It would be better if the game was more interesting than just a shooting contest. Like watching darts!
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    ibet couldn't be more correct
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    Quote Originally Posted by sosawestbrook View Post
    I just think the philosophy you are presenting doesn't do any good for a sports bettor. if it is such an atrocious product then why watch it? there is money to be made in this sport. thats a fact. surely paying attention to the game & putting in the work to stay ahead is a dreadful process for you?
    I think people have a love for the game as I do and just want to see it in a better essence
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  22. 01-08-20 08:19 PM #92
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    anyway though we are getting off track. we should not deter from the fact that there is money to be made in this sport and that is the ULTIMATE goal for US. lets leave the fluff for ESPN airheads who have nothing else to do. lets get this $.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    I watch it because I know enough to make money on it. It would be better if the game was more interesting than just a shooting contest. Like watching darts!
    fair enough.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    I'll be your huckleberry. Celtics back at home now and need this win after coming off an embarrassing loss on the road. I think they take the Spurs at home tonight.. Celtics are one of the better teams in the league when playing at home. I expect maximum effort from the Celtics tonight.

    Pending1/8/20 7:05pm NBA Basketball 570 Boston Celtics -270* vs San Antonio Spurs


    Celtics last 4 games..

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    CSNE, FSSW
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    1/3 vs Atlanta W 109 - 106
    1/4 @ Chicago W 111 - 104
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    You never learn
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    agree ibet


    good call dark !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
    Orlando Magic -11.5 +127 vs Washington Wizards


    Love no sweat games like this
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    Golden State Warriors +11.5 +135 vs Milwaukee Bucks
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    You never learn
    I suck right now. TOTAL MUSH ON SBR!! Can't believe Boston didn't show up tonight at home.. Bad karma coming back to me for calling out Weeders on ML plays..

    I'm done.. Retire from posting pending for a while after another HORRID ML loss on a SBR pending bet post.. ...

    It's All you guys now!!! Get em Cowboys!!!!

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    Jibby you went cold
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Jibby you went cold
    Yup... Slap me down JJ.. It's my turn to be mush on this forum for now.. I had it coming.. Shiiit happens!!!

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    Ratboy-lake-lake hasn't been able to attention whore NBA plays himself cuz of the NFL play-offs so he starts this dumb useless thread instead. stfu fukking ratboy.
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    Sometimes bet both sides of the game breaks the streak
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    You never learn
    Who the fuk are you to teach? You are his bitch
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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    +8.43 YTD, I post them when I got them.

    Nothing yet for Wednesday.
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  35. 01-08-20 11:07 PM #105
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    Quote Originally Posted by sosawestbrook View Post
    anyway though we are getting off track. we should not deter from the fact that there is money to be made in this sport and that is the ULTIMATE goal for US. lets leave the fluff for ESPN airheads who have nothing else to do. lets get this $.
    Bro you didn't post one play. All talk.
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