Jeremy Lin is a large reason of why we lost this series

Take it easy, man.

 

You understood exactly what I said.

No coach in their right mind would list him as inactive (injured) on a night he could play even if they intend to play him zero minutes.

You're intentionally ignoring the point that your conspiracy theory makes zero sense as a coach. Nice try to distract from your original post though... it's always easier to not lose a debate when you switch topics.

 

#1 LOH

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The talent and athleticism is there. The metrics show it, stats keep showing it, albeit inconsistently, but it just seems that it's never pretty enough, or smooth enough for some to accept.

One comparison that comes to mind is Michael Chang, when he played against Agassi, Lendl, etc., it seemed like he had to run back and forth, his tongue dropping from exhaustion, while his opponents served and volleyed with ease, and effortlessly it seemed. But Chang won his share of victories.

Another would be Pablo Prigioni of the Knicks, a guy who really knows how to play, but doesn't really get the breaks because it seems "harder" for him to make the plays, and takes more effort.

When Lin dribbles, drives, shoots, heck, even his mere side to side movements, it all seems to viewers that the movements aren't as smooth and natural, sometimes cringe worthy. But even when he shoots 40% from 3, or gets the ball to Asik and Smith consistently in the paint, the next possession down, people still cringe and expect a turnover or a herky jerky drive. But a weird looking layup, or a smooth finger roll, or a monster jam are all equally 2 points.

I believe Lin gets trashed by some, and has many unbelievers because we are not used to seeing something that is just as effective but not as pretty.

 

Hating on the backup who had 3 good games to Lin's 0 good games and 3 awful games is hilarious. Shows what you guys really care about.

The fact is, Lin's backup showed that he had balls when Lin didn't.

 

I could say the same thing about Harden or Parsons, a lot of their drives also result in turnovers or an offensive foul. This is because the floor spacing is bad and nobody cuts to the basket.

Since when does Harden allow any teammate to take the ball out of his hands? You think he would allow Aaron Brooks to order him around ?

 

That makes sense.

I loved Michael Chang. That guy went all-out all the time.

I'm going to take a break. Peace, all!

 

I'm not hating on Beverley- just calling it out to be fair. I was there at the game jumping outta my seat everytime he made shot and groaning everytime he left his man wide open and got burned... And that was every game this series.

Tell me, how many good games did Lin have this year since you're so unbiased?

 

You're blindingly covering for Lin every chance you get. Calm down.

None of the links you've provided are any valuable sources, old sources at that, in fact that first link is not much more of a blog entry. I can go right now and make myself a blog and say Lin is the Best player in the world and throw some graphs in there to make my argument and my point across. Just to show you how easy it is to find what infomation you're looking for, let me give you some links

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-lamont-hill/linsanity-jeremy-lin_b_2199606.html

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...line-attitude-dismal-sign-for-houston-rockets



And then you're throwing in irrelevant information in there about how he makes money for china? what does that have to do with his performance on the court? It seems like if all the NBA wants him for is to market him for Money and for China, ship him to another team Like Toronto, Or Washington, a team with no Big stars and let him take all the spotlight he wants and bring in all the money he wants there. He wouldn't be criticized as much and he'd be able to show his true worth, if its any better that what he showed this season.

As far as him not going anywhere, as many people locally are upset with him, and the way our GM is, its not really anyones decision here. The offseason will be very interesting. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

 

I wouldn't say Lin is the main reason for losing, but he was a fairly large part. I just wish he would have played average at least, especially that first game. I don't think he should have played tonight.

He's just an average NBA PG, not much else to say. Slightly overpaid, but not by a lot. There are more pressing matters, like acquiring a Dwight Howard etc. than upgrading PG. He's replaceable and it will be fairly easy to replace him if he starts consistently sucking.

 

Hey look it's the blame game. Now who do I blame?

Lin
Harden
McHale
Bev
Asik
Parsons
DMo
Ref's
The NBA
The cat
That fly near the door
My Neighbor Stan

It's the whole damn team. No one played perfect in every game. Everyone shares some of the blame. Parsons didn't exactly turn it on the first 2 games even though he played well in the other games.

 

I beg to disagree Durant, one of the best players in this league, was THE reason why we lost this series. Even without Westbrook, Durant is still capable of scoring at will on ANY possession similar to LeBron because of his ball handling skills and shooting touch.

Sure if Lin was playing well we would've had a better chance but Brooks/Patrick complimented Harden better right now. If Lin ever figures out how to be a consistent stand still shooter or develops a dependable floater that's any where near as good as Brooks' is, watch out!

 

Uh, are you *seriously* trying to discredit BAM? And saying that the Bamboxscore blog isn't from BAM?

Here is an accompanying article from SLAM magazine, where they directly quote the Founder of BAM testing...

http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/03/life-in-the-fast-lane/

BAM does all the testing of athletes for the NBA Draft combine, as well as other combines such as the Portsmouth Invitational.

Every draft pick in 2010 and 2011 was tested by BAM in the presence of NBA scouts from all 30 teams.

Discredit BAM? Really? Wow...

 

He's not "blindly" covering for Lin. Those are hard numbers. Numbers don't tell the whole story but they don't lie. When you look at those numbers there's a good balance between the empirical and the theoretical. Theoretically, based off those numbers, you can guesstimate his ability. Empirically speaking we have Linsanity as a point of reference.

Numbers say Lin = elite athlete (theoretical)
Linsanity = yes, he is capable of being elite (empirical)

Therefore, the probability of him being a great athlete is a very good possibility (if all things go well, all variables align and he doesn't get into any serious injuries). The Coach's Vision, Team Chemistry, and the "bigger goal of the NBA" are the variables that can change the formula. I actually think there's more than a fighting chance he will get shipped to another team. I agree (and i never agree with you). And this all stems from the Coach.

 

Maybe it's Lin's stamina or his inability to take advantage of his speed that makes him not look as quick. The way he tends to pick up his dribble while driving or how he always seems to have a defender stuck at his hip. He definitely needs to learn how to put up a shot quicker instead of going to the trademark stop dribble, fake shot, turn around shoot or pass back.

 

Pfft. Stuff this BAM crap.
You can use facts to prove anything.

/sarcasm

 

The Rockets would have won games 4 and 5 if not because of Lin. He should be blamed. what else can i say?

 

Dumbass

 

If Lin could charge each blame 10 bucks, he would earn more than his salary.

 

Really he wasn't even in this series because of injuriy and still there are a bunch of dumbass people that want to come on here and blame Lin.

Dumbass, Dumbass, Dumbasses

We wouldn't have even made the playoff's without Lin.
Watch more than one season of basketball and figure out what is going on.