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Austin Rivers is doing something incredible.

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by azoghbi, Jan 30, 2013.

  1. oldgunrules

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    Austinsanity:eek:
     
  2. J.R.

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    Better than Irving
    Better than Wall
    Dwyane Wade level
    Monta Ellis
    Stephen Curry
    Star
    Superstar
    Elite scorer

    Worst case:
    O.J. Mayo
    Courtney Lee
    J.R. Smith

    NONE OF THAT! That's how bad he is. That isn't to say he can't turn it around but...
     
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  3. zdrav

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    I love that criticism: "Bad decision-making skills".

    It's sportstalk for saying that a player is stupid. LOL
     
  4. roflmcwaffles

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    I never understood the love for this guy.

    Yea he is Doc Rivers's son, but he was unimpressive @ Duke in 1 season (outside of that NC game winner).

    He shoots a lot, but not efficiently at all. He is a poor man's Monta Ellis at best.
     
  5. Orange

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    LOL I would be embarrased to be on the list. Showed how little most clutchfans members know about basketball.
     
  6. jojolover

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    I dont think he is available for our consideration.
     
  7. rockettes

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    hack a rivers
     
  8. RedDynasty

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    He sucks ass.
     
  9. JuanValdez

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    He might have a mental illness. What's Royce White's take on his performance?
     
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    We shouldn't blame his performances on him. His bad performances are a product of capitalism, and the 2% forcing him to focus on the struggles he faces in everyday life instead of working on his game. If anything, there needs to be a #protocol where the media can't criticize him. Otherwise, the stress of reading those negative articles could cause him to have anxiety, which will only lead to him having more bad games.
     
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  12. juicystream

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    Rockets should trade for him. Aldrich for Rivers. Bam.
     
  13. NL Rocket

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    Was never high on him with his cocky attitude and so glad we passed up on him.
     
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    I went to the Hornets game here in Houston and I remember he missed 4 free throws in a row and a bunch easy of lay-ups. His game is even more cringe-worthy live. I was also legitimately scared when he got shook up on a play because I wanted him to play as many minutes as he could against us. He is a true net negative for them. Doc and Monty must be best friends or something.
     
  16. red_alertz

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    not sure if srs?
     
  17. gnozahs

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    All he does is dribble into the paint and then kicks it out for a horrible pass for a turnover. It's so predictable.
     
  18. Dr of Dunk

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    For anybody watching this guy, I understand somebody being a bit of a flop as a FG shooter because defenses are quicker or the shooter is just not quick enough in the pros to get open, but was he always this bad a FT shooter? I mean a FT is a FT. lol.
     
  19. Haymitch

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    Was that a public poll? Let's name and praise those who said No.
     
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    The pros defend FT better. :grin:
     

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