Comments on: Thunder at Jazz: Pregame Primer

By: Steve H

Steve H — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:45:28 +0000

@The DON Funny stuff dude. I consider the "raging bile duct" to be a wise fellow, and I believe he sincerely meant to do nothing more than limit the criticism you recieve at this site. For my part, I think its obvious that you don't give two craps about what anybody else thinks of your posts, and that is just fine. This is cyper-space. Nobody ever walks away with a blody nose. Rage on you magnificent bastard- well, magnificent might be a little strong, though I am comfortable with the bastard part. Anyways, more power to you brother- but if you do care just a little bit what people in our on-line community think of you, Jax was actually giving out some decent advice.

By: Jax Raging Bile Duct

Jax Raging Bile Duct — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:47:17 +0000

@J.G. Regarding Aldrich; I heard very similar sentiments about Brook Lopez a couple of years ago. Of course you never know.

By: J.G.

J.G. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:55:26 +0000

@justin
I completely understand your fear of Alabi (Thabeet-itis, no doubt). But Aldrich is just as big of a question mark to me as any other center in the draft. His lack of explosiveness and athleticism mean that he doesn’t have the NBA ceiling of some other prospects and he’s still never really been around other centers of his height and length yet to see how he would do handling individuals his own size or bigger. That being said, I think a more offensively gifted Joel Pryzbilla is what the Thunder need and would love to have, so I do like him as well.

And I would be ECSTATIC if Cousins falls to 25-30…but I just don’t see that happening. I think he’s a lock for the lottery or a few picks after it, even with his questionable motor and extreme dislike for contact in the post. The guy is a physical specimen and has a skillset/talent that you just can’t pass up in a PF.

By: justin

justin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:45:53 +0000

Solomon Alabi really, really scares me as a prospect. If we end up with a pick in the low teens I’d attempt to trade up to get Cole Aldrich or one of the power forwards, or just take best player available at that point.

I also like DeMarcus Cousins for a late first round selection (Phoenix pick?). He’s huge.

By: Crow

Crow — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:19:40 +0000

A mainstay at the draftexpress board compared Collins to Will Bynum and he did it over 2 years ago. I don’t know how accurate it is visually but I can see the stat similarity.

By: Crow

Crow — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:04:15 +0000

That and the low turnovers so far pop out, but it is just 3 games and I assume against easier opponents.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:14 +0000

ATR : I Does collins have a good three point shot?

He is hitting 47% of them right now on 5 attempts a game and was pretty good every year before.

By: The DON

The DON — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:46:44 +0000

Jax Raging Bile Duct : @The DON If I could pester you for just a minute to hear me out. I realize you have a posting style going for you. I realize you’re on the new side when it comes to the regulars commenting on this site. I realize that you feel that your observations are legitimate and valid. I’m not here to criticize your observations. I know that you choose to communicate them through a negative reaction and exaggeration. I just wanted to say that when you get negative feedback from us, it isn’t so much that we feel that you’re wrong in your assessment, but it’s the way you communicate it that the majority objects to. If you want to be taken seriously, try constructive criticism. This place is a good community, and you have, at times, taken the liberty to dominate it, and that spoils a good time for a guy like myself. So, instead of this… I’m sorry, I cannot stand the thought of westbrook as our future PG. He can not be our future at that position! With as well as Harden was playing in the 1st half, bring him in and let him run the offense to close the game out before it’s too late. I am telling you, westbrook is in that mode now where he is just literally about to completely have us collapse and blow this game. Get him the F off the court Brooks Try this… Westbrook is in danger of blowing this game. Get it together Russell! Prove that you belong on the court! That way, when Russell ends up 8-10 at the free throw line, with several clutch makes at the end of the game when no one could hit a thing all of a sudden, your comments come out positive and deserve positive feedback. You’re basically saying the same thing, but only from a positive point of view. It’s much easier to read, much more pleasant, much more level headed. As far as that goes, comments about erections belong in the drivel that is ESPN conversations. I know that’s not just my opinion.

Jax you have done what no other human being has ever managed to do, which is to bring The DON to tears. But these are no regular tears, these are tears generated from a warm humbling. You reached out to me, with respect, honor, and candor on a gentlemenly frequency which has struck a chord in my once cold soul. Your constructive criticism, wrapped in warmth, with a side order of respect and a light sprinkle of grace has tapped into my dormant respectful demeanor. But dormant it shall be no more, thanks to you. From this day forth, The DON pledges to uphold the high standards you politely requested of him, and he vows to never betray his pledge. *places right hand on heart*

By: Chas

Chas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:39:23 +0000

@Jax Raging Bile Duct Great post! I was trying to write the same thing about The Don by saying he expects everything to go perfectly thereby rendering perfection, pedestrian and average, atrocious.

By: ATR

ATR — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:37:23 +0000

I like Collins. The thing about lawson that has impressed me that was a question mark when he came out is his ability to hit the three. Does collins have a good three point shot? Will be something to follow.

I have been a fan of this team for awhile and we have been burnt with the bigs. Sene, Petro, even Swift. Now we have Presti and I trust him. But I don’t like Mullens penchant for jumpshooting so much. Prob not a problem with Alabi. Hope to see some of him as the college season kicks off.

Really appreciate everyone’s input! Have a good one guys-and girls