as far as lin is concerned he's basically being misused as a SG whaday expect? that ain't his game....his decision or the coaching staff? whadya think? dumbasses don't no crap about bball
Wrong! Rockets is Harden heavy system, far from democratic. Checks Sampson own words (roughly): when we have a player like Harden, we don't needs democratic system.
Asik was playing like Yao Ming and you guys are arguing with each other about Lin???? Are you insane?? #Linsanity
"Coyly"? That is not a good choice of word, dude. Jeremy Lin is not a little girl. That being said, I think he just does not feel like bricking it up in such a close game. And his passing seems to be doing well.
Never on a board have I seen so many kneejerk goofs. In full force even though the game is close. Pathetic.
I noticed that in this new offense half of Lin's shot attempts are 3-pointers because he's always camped out there. Tonight for example he's taken 4 shots, 3 of them 3 pointers. He needs to start driving again but seems like he has lost that first step and some of the agility he had last year.
There's those who complain about the team too much and then there's those who complain about those who complain. Now i have been guilty of complaining about players before, but let's focus on positives shall we. Please 1) We're down 4 to the MIAMI HEAT at half 2) Harden's being aggressive and finding his way to the line 3) Parsons and Morris are still young. We've seen what Parsons is capable of last year when he's motivated, and Morris is starting to come around b/c he is more comfortable due to more PT 4) Asik is rebounding like an animal and good on D too. His offense needs some work, but we've only played 6 games so far so he will get better. 5) The Rockets are so close to piecing together a contending team they just need to acquire or possibly develop another all-star caliber player. Positivity...
I bet if you ask Lin to compare himself to Chalmers, Lin would tell you Chalmers is the better player. When he sees a Miami uniform, all self-doubt breaks lose.
Originally Posted by uncarved Harden's value is directly proportional to how easily the referees will call a foul. Harden goes in soft too frequently, so if the ref's let them play, Harden's value is cut in half. Thankfully, Harden is getting calls tonight. -------------------------------- TRUTH!! So does Lin.
Love the defense effort by the whole team! Parsons good-d to leborn Asik..solid as always and harden played some defense today
I don't think his game relies on the refs but it helps of course. I think the difference is, he's simply not forcing the action when doubled. He's looking to make the play instead and I think he has just settled down really. Harden has been attacking the double teams trying to split them (and doing so) but then running into a crowd and still going at the rim. Tonight he seems a bit more passive and I think that's always been Harden's game...to let the game come to him.
