BBALLBREAKDOWN - Latest Comments

Re: Kobe Bryant’s 81 vs Michael Jordan’s 69

blurtso — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:00:02 -0000

I just watched the two games. I agree 100% with "Coach Nick" - Jordan had to overcome an inspired performance by the Cavaliers, and Scottie Pippen played one of the worst games by a "top 50 player" in the history of the NBA. Jordan's ability to get into any space on the court he desires, his uncanny anticipation on defense, his hand quickness, and his absolute lack of wasted movement are unmatched. I hadn't watched a Jordan video in years. It reminded me that not only was he the greatest basketball player of all time, he was also the most beautiful.

Re: Warriors vs Trail Blazers: Steph Curry and Klay Thompson Heat Up

themj — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:10:24 -0000

What often goes unnoticed is their ability to open things up for their teammates. You can't double either one of those guys without paying for it.

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Re: The Best Scorers In The NBA Not Named LeBron or Durant

RomarFan — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:25:19 -0000

IT is what we call "Cold Blooded." No stats necessary, just Cold Blooded.

Re: Why The Portland Trail Blazers May Not Compete For A Title This Year

aces_dad — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:44:09 -0000

Nice article. I had the Denver / Foye play in mind as soon as I started reading. It seems like Lillard and Mo need to step back off their man a little, especially when they still have an active dribble, since they rarely ever actually steal the ball. Mo also has the terrible combo of easy to get by and he fouls a ton, often increasing the speed to the penalty.

I don't see Matthews guard the other team PG's often though. Typically when possible he'll guard a shorter/stronger PF and Batum will switch over to the quick PG's and Skott's will hide Lillard on a weaker SG.

Re: Kobe Bryant’s 81 vs Michael Jordan’s 69

Jason Vorhees — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 06:10:27 -0000

kobe clearly had the better shooting game, but MJ had the overall stats.. kind of a guy who does it all..

Re: Anthony Davis Shows Off Wingspan and Athleticism on Putback Dunk

Joejoejoe — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:36:37 -0000

I want anthony davis to be a great player he is well on the way, same with ricky rubio. maybe you should teach ricky "the turn" because its not going so well for him?

Re: Are Kevin Durant and LeBron James Really The Best Scorers In The NBA?

TC — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:07:54 -0000

I'm glad that this is coming from someone who knows what they're talking about. I stopped watching the NBA the night the Bulls did the 3 peat re-peat. It just couldn't possibly get any better for a Bulls fan.

I've started taking notice of the NBA since getting 2K14 and it is plain to see that the league has changed. People are just getting to the basket way too easily.

There is too much flashy dribbling. I guess guys would rather be like Iverson than Stockton....

Re: Suns’ Miles Plumlee Throws Down the Reverse Jam in Transition

Nikhil Autar — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:27:15 -0000

Loving this. Can't believe I didn't know about this site before =p

Re: Video: DeAndre Jordan Powerful One-Handed Slam Over Bobcats

Joejoejoe — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:33:22 -0000

I understand, it is clear to me that deandrew jordan can dunk a basketball. this is however not interesting to me in the slightest regardless of how much force deandre puts behind his dunk

when deandrews Free throw percentage goes above 40% maybe my ears will prick up

good yom tov and happy new year coach nick

Re: Video: NBA F’in Fantasy Show Episode 6

George Skyrianos — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:45:51 -0000

Just a notice, it seems that the video is almost a year old, so maybe the wrong video was posted in the article... Have a GREAT year... :D

PS : I think this is the video you meant to post --> http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: BBallBreakdown Hangouts: Should the Lakers Tank?

jk — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:22:48 -0000

they traded away their 2014 pick, so tanking wouldn't accomplish anything.

Re: BBallBreakdown Hangouts: Should the Lakers Tank?

Lakeshow — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:24:06 -0000

Don't mention tanking and lakers together. Maybe if you're the bobcats but tanking doesn't exist in Lakerland

Re: BBallBreakdown Hangouts: Should the Lakers Tank?

Kobe8 — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 03:00:42 -0000

Lakeshow!!
Tank lets get a good pick

Re: BBallBreakdown Hangouts: Should the Lakers Tank?

isaac — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:45:36 -0000

So kobe can have melo and some and Wiggins

Re: BBallBreakdown Hangouts: Should the Lakers Tank?

Kb24 — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:25:08 -0000

Lakers rock...why tank when you can win a championship

Re: Breakdown: Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving Do Battle in Cleveland

theboss5x3 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:42:27 -0000

Kyrie has five since he entered the league... 2.5 years ago... lillard has 4 in 1.5 seasons

Re: Breakdown: Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving Do Battle in Cleveland

Matthew23 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:29:39 -0000

Kyrie has 5 game winners last 2 years Damian has 4

Re: Warriors @ Suns: Why Phoenix Can’t Be Stopped In The Pick & Roll

Sam — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:54:20 -0000

Warriors fan here...agreed. Don't matter the number of rebounds he gets, his on-ball defense is atrocious and any big man can tear him to shreds.

Re: Warriors @ Suns: Why Phoenix Can’t Be Stopped In The Pick & Roll

turd — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:48:13 -0000

I hate David Lee.

Re: Deron Williams Crosses Chris Paul Over Twice in Nets’ Rout

Frank Sinatra — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:48:50 -0000

Good to see deron williams back in form, good article!

Re: BBallBreakdown’s Who’s That Guy; Spurs Center Aron Baynes

Berru — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:35:36 -0000

i love the last play of the video... i can't believe he could do that!

Re: Are Kevin Durant and LeBron James Really The Best Scorers In The NBA?

henry — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:47:52 -0000

Did you take into consideration shot attempts?? D Wade seems to take less shots against better defenses because Lebron wants the ball so much :/ I really don't no but great article....mostly

Re: Kobe Bryant’s 81 vs Michael Jordan’s 69

S T — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:58:13 -0000

Jordan also had 18 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks. It's not even about how many minutes you play. Kobe took 9 more shots in his 42 minutes of play than Jordan did in his 50 minutes. Kobe managed 6 rebounds in 42 minutes of play is not shabby, but he took 9 more shot attempts. Also, Jordan was grabbing 18 rebounds during his time on the floor. that takes a lot of effort, wouldn't you say? Doesn't that 12 extra rebounds means you contributed and awful lot on stats that sometimes don't seem to mean as much to people who only look at points scored.

Re: Why Brandon Jennings Is Still A Free Agent

The NBA Guru — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:21:36 -0000

Really good read. The problem I have with stats (especially as an ex-ball player) is that you didn't mention the fact that Jennings fg % improved every year until Monte Ellis (another shooter) joined the team. Jennings's fg % SUDDENLY declined , and that's not just a coincidence. Certain players just don't mesh well with other players, the Jennings/Ellis experiment was a bad choice and that's the underlying reason BOTH players saw a decline in fg percentage. Explain to me why Monte Ellis also suddenly saw a decline in his field goal percentage in 2012-2013 NBA season ( .433 - .416). If you're going to use stats, look at the stats!

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Re: 1997 NBA Finals Game 6: Bulls vs Jazz and the No Call That Changed the Series

jazzfan — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:05:26 -0000

I think the jazz suffered a lot of unfair calls throughout both NBA finals in 1997 and 1998. In my opinion game 6 of the 1998 finals was even worse than game 6 of the previous season. Remember that 24 sec violation call against Howard Eisley in the begining of the 2nd quarter as the ball was at least 5 feet away from his hand. Later in the 4th quarter Ron Harper was granted a basket that should have been denied for a 24 sec violation. The jazz lost by one point but they should have won, that's what I call disgusting officiating. Who knows what would have happened in game 7, maybe the jazz would have won.