He cannot hang on to the darn ball...

 

I think there's 3 possible explanations to that.

1) He's even more clumsy than he looks.

2) He's high during all 3 of the games thus far.

3) His hand injury from last season is still affecting him.

I have no idea if Ricky Rubio is going to end up being a great player or not, but there's something to be said for the type of excitement he brings to a team (especially a team as bad as the Wolves lately). He gets EVERYONE on the court involved offensively, and if he can hit the mid-range jumper like he has already in his career, he's going to be a pretty dangerous point guard. Certainly not of the Derrick Rose/Russell Westbrook/John Wall mold, but he'll be pretty damn good.

 

Maybe it's the fact that I had to watch Jonny Flynn/Sebastian Telfair/Bobby Brown/Kevin Ollie over the last 3 years, but he's had a pretty good start to his young NBA career.

Felix, I know you won't like this, but Kevin Love needs to leave Minnesota. He's too f***ing spectacular to be wasting away there. He's the coldest whiteboy I've seen since Stockton.

Felix, I know you won't like this, but Kevin Love needs to leave Minnesota. He's too f***ing spectacular to be wasting away there. He's the coldest whiteboy I've seen since Stockton.

Colder than Dirk Nowitzki or Steve Nash?

Colder than Dirk Nowitzki or Steve Nash?

Steve Nash and Dirk aren't white. Nash is Canadian, while Dirk is German.

Edited December 31, 201114 yr by Felix

Even though we'll inevitably lose this game, it has been a s***load of fun. Between Rubio getting everyone involved, Kevin Love being Kevin Love and LeBron's fast breaks, this has been a great game.

Even though we'll inevitably lose this game, it has been a s***load of fun. Between Rubio getting everyone involved, Kevin Love being Kevin Love and LeBron's fast breaks, this has been a great game.

 

If I gambled, I would of been tempted to put money on Minnesota. Legit big men can give Miami problems. I like how the Minnesota color guy is going off about calls Wade gets.

Wayne Ellington should never be your first option for the final shot. s***ty play call.

 

Oh well.. really fun game, yet another moral victory. Would have been nice to actually steal the win, but it's hard to win when you turn the ball over 25 times.

Wayne Ellington should never be your first option for the final shot. s***ty play call.

 

Oh well.. really fun game, yet another moral victory. Would have been nice to actually steal the win, but it's hard to win when you turn the ball over 25 times.

 

How is Wayne Ellington speaking of him? I loved him out of UNC but he's faded into obscurity, as TWolves not named Kevin are wont to do.

Edited December 31, 201114 yr by Quinarvy

Wayne Ellington should never be your first option for the final shot. s***ty play call.

 

Oh well.. really fun game, yet another moral victory. Would have been nice to actually steal the win, but it's hard to win when you turn the ball over 25 times.

 

Where did Love go the last 5 minutes of game time?

Damnit Joakim.

Bulls with a pathetic start.

With Griffin and Jordan, Boozer will probably be especially ineffective tonight.

Aaaaaaand Lob from Butler to the 2nd greatest Center ever DeAndre Jordan

 

(I'm just messing with you J4L)

Not hating on Rip, but really wish we got Butler.

How is Wayne Ellington speaking of him? I loved him out of UNC but he's faded into obscurity, as TWolves not named Kevin are wont to do.

He works really, really hard, but doesn't get much burn. Tonight was his first time playing this season, and it was only because JJ Barea is out. I don't think he's got much of a future in this league, but he's a good guy that puts in the time to improve his game. Unfortunately, he's he's too short and not a good enough shooter to have a future IMO.

 

Where did Love go the last 5 minutes of game time?

They were apparently content with running the game through Rubio (which I have no problem with, considering in other games we've given the ball to Beasley and let him turn it over while trying to iso), who basically will give to anyone that's open. Love definitely should have been the first option on that last play, I'm not really sure what Adelman was smoking.

Edited December 31, 201114 yr by Felix

Not hating on Rip, but really wish we got Butler.

 

Hamilton can't hit mid-range jumpers at all. A lot of his points are coming off fast break layups.

 

The Bulls need to stop settling for long shots. They're not making them and they're a perfect opportunity for the Clippers to run in transition.

Edited December 31, 201114 yr by chw42

He works really, really hard, but doesn't get much burn. Tonight was his first time playing this season, and it was only because JJ Barea is out. I don't think he's got much of a future in this league, but he's a good guy that puts in the time to improve his game. Unfortunately, he's he's too short and not a good enough shooter to have a future IMO.

 

Dang. I always traded for him in NBA 2k a few years ago as a 3pt specialist.

 

And what just happened?

 

Paul steals ball off Noah pass, Brewer steals Paul's pass, Jordan blocks Gibson.

I feel like the clippers have no half court, set offense at all.

I feel like the clippers have no half court, set offense at all.

 

It's called give it to Blake and hope something good happens.

Hey, there's the Derrick Rose I know!

 

 

It's called give it to Blake and hope something good happens.

I've seen this script before. It's like they hired an old bulls coach.

 

And there's Stacey's line!

Rose just broke Paul's ankles.

Derrick Rose is schooling everyone right now.

 

CP3 and the MVP are going at it a little bit. I like this.

Edited December 31, 201114 yr by chw42

The Rose Shake?