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Steven Adams

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by andersongo, May 9, 2016.

  1. i3artow i3aller

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    Wtf? Reminds you of Shawn kemp??? Look Adams is a solid center in today's game but his dunks are nothing near Kemp's. YouTube Kemp.
     
  4. andersongo

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    Adams' dunk are as powerful as Kemp's, no one is contesting him whenever he catches the ball in motion within 8 feet of the basket. He just lacks the ridiculous explosion and fluidity of the Reignman.
     
  5. Fulgore

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    More of a Prime Antonio Davis. Nothing wrong with that. Davis was very solid player
     
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    Adams is a pretty good player , he can become a really good player . This is his breakout year . He showed signs last year , but put together more consistentcy this season . It took him about 4 years to get to this level . That sounds about right . It will be interesting to see how much better he gets . Playing with great players like KD and WB for sure make it easier for him .
     
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    Very good, smart player. The hype is a bit over the top right now, but he has definitely improved both offensively and defensively.
     
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  8. andersongo

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    Just turned 23.





    The physicality and explosive power of that guy is just incredible. Reminiscent of the great centers from the 90s.
     
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    Savage
     
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    Steven Adams casually destroying the imposing Nuggets frontcourt. Ferocious dunks, up and unders, hook shots, unstoppable floaters, etc.

     
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    Presti sure can draft....Steve Adams was drafted using our pick with Harden trade...
     
  12. Jontro

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    Nene and Capela laugh at him.
     
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    Presti whiffed several years in a row drafting Cs before finally striking it with Adams.
     
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    started a franchise with these guys in 2k17. After 3-4 games, immediately made adams an untouchable.


    The size and athleticism this team has, I wonder if now that KD is gone they might finally find a more solid identity. After the preseason, I would not be surprised to see them sitting top 5 in the west come april .
     
  15. andersongo

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    I can assure you that they won't. This team as currently constructed cannot shoot to save its life. Their only reliable offence is the Westbrook/Adams PNR.
     
  16. AvgJoe

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    When you don't have a lottery pick, it's tough to draft a good C. Look at his track record in lottery picks:
    2007 NBA 1 2 Kevin Durant
    2008 NBA 1 4 Russell Westbrook
    2009 NBA 1 3 James Harden
    2013 NBA 1 12 Steven Adams

    True the first 3 are top 5 picks, which makes it easier, but these 4 are his ONLY lottery picks. And he drafted very well. No bust
     
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    The irony is that Adams will probably be the guy that induces a Nene injury this season being in the South West Division and all.
     
  18. heypartner

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    Adams was taken with the #12 pick. Presti left Giannis Antetokounmpo on the board, taken #15. Guess Durant didn't want him to pick Giannis.

    fwiw: That wasn't our pick. It was Toronto's from the Lowry trade, that we gave OKC.
     
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    I've seen Kemp play...Steve Adams...you are NO WHERE NEAR Shawn Kemp. Perhaps one of the most ridiculous analogies ever used on this board...
     
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    #7 I'd love to see live.

    #5 now there's something you'll never see in todays NBA. Bogut will much rather break your neck on an illegal foul as opposed to letting you make a great play


    EDIT: #1..... damn
     

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