NBA 2011-12 Season Thread

[RZZZA]

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It has become accepted among NBA geeks that the hierarchy of the “best” shots, from most efficient to least, goes something like this:

1. Dunks/layups

2. Free throws

3. Corner three-pointers

4. Other three-pointers

5. Mid-range shots

Teams last season shot 39 percent on corner threes, which is about the same percentage teams shoot overall on two-pointers outside the restricted area. Teams last season shot about 35.5 percent on all three-pointers, meaning they shot something like 33.5 percent to 34 percent on three-pointers taken anywhere but the corners.

In short: The corner three is a great shot, something Spurs coach Gregg Popovich understood probably before the Internet became a thing.

Basketball is a game of finite possessions and close scoring margins. It matters if a team’s defense can chase shooters off of corner threes a couple of times per game, and limit those shooters instead to floaters or some other shot that is a) difficult and b) counts for only two points if it goes in.

[Hambone]

The corner three is one of the most efficient shots in basket ball, so it stands to reason that the fewer corner threes you allow your opponents to take the better.

In fact, one spacial study of point per possession from different areas of the floor found that a corner three is as good as a layup.

[jukeness]

Kevin Garnett said that he has nothing good to say about the Timberwolves' franchise. Aparently we weren't loyal enough to him even though when he demanded 20 million a year we gave it to him. Boo hoo we traded you, it was obviously his time to go because we couldnt even make the playoffs with him. Even though he was my favorite Timberwolf for 5 years that's a thing to say.

[RZZZA]

Well, he praised the fans but badmouthed the ownership/management. You're probably taking it too personally...

[Beorn]

Garnett isn't the most likeable guy around, and there are many of reasons not related to his basketball abilities.

[Hambone]

Well, Garnett and the celtics fisted the wolves tonight. Got their entire goddamn arm in there. Kevin garnett had his way with the wolves.

[Scipio Afracanis]

Well, Garnett and the celtics fisted the wolves tonight. Got their entire goddamn arm in there. Kevin garnett had his way with the wolves.

This comment made my day.

CP3 doing everything he can to keep gravity from doing its job in regards to the Clippers. Loving it.

[Vir Triumphalis]

So when is Rose's return?

Anyway, haven't been a long time here so I'd like to post some of my opinions.

First team:
CP3
Wade
James
Durant
Dwight

Second team:
Westbrook
Kobe
Love
Jefferson
Bynum

MVP
1. Lebron
2. Durant
3. Dwight
4. Paul
5. Love

DPOY:
1. Iggy
2. Deng
3. Dwight

[King Nud]

Riiiiiiiiiight.

No Rose on the All-NBA first OR second team? Yep. That's happening. Rose will be at least second-team. Maybe not first after his injuries, it depends on how his season ends.

[King Nud]

Y'know, if someone were to lay KG out.. I mean seriously just mince him as he went for a dunk, would anyone be sad?



I mean I know there's trash talk and being chippy but c'mon man.. after the whole "Villanueva's a cancer to the league" talk, I can't stand the guy.

[NaptownKnight]

Roy Hibbert for most improved player I think.

[jukeness]

Kevin Love for most improved improved player.

[Beorn]

I don't think that Rose will be at either All-NBA teams because of missing the 1/3rd of the season, and it's quite fair. Unless marketing makes its miracles and he'll be in.

As for MIP, I would say Gortat, Anderson, Hibbert, Lawson, George, Monroe, Bynum, Pekovic, Lowry are in the talk for me.(Please, no Lin!)

edit: It seems I'm the only non-biased man about his team around here

[jukeness]

Either Bynum or Pekovic deserves it I think.

[RZZZA]

Ryan Anderson for MIP!

[King Nud]

You know Lin is probably going to win it, right?

I'd give it to Roy Hibbert too. Really like his game, still playing like a true center when most are moving further and further from the basket.

I'd also put John Lucas III as my write-in vote but.. well.

[RZZZA]

Hibbert is so inconsistent, just like the rest of that team. Last two games he went 3-9 and 2-7 :/ Not even against good teams either.

[Beorn]

Which pof the ones I posted is consistent, only Monroe, Bynum, and maybe Gortat. Lowry too, but he;s injured for a good deal of time....

[Scipio Afracanis]

Ryan Anderson
Gortat
Monroe

In that order for MIP, but they could give it to K-Love since he is the only one of these guys in the MVP talks.

[Beorn]

I think I agree with Scipio.