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Are we just going to ignore the play of Garrison Mathews?

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  1. TEXNIFICENT

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    Those two azzclowns give off this entitled vibe despite the fact they haven't done squat in the league yet. They are ALL hype at this point with NO SUBSTANCE. The team has played better without them to be honest.
     
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    He's better than Caruso though. He's giving me a Curry-like vibe minus the drama and the flash.
     
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    No they don't, sit down.
    It's funny you say this and you're a Harden fan, the biggest entitled diva known to man.
     
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    They'll never be back if they're not hungry. ;)
     
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    Caruso has been ballin this year
     
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    I wonder if you can say the same thing now. :rolleyes:
     
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    I know that but Garry Bird's just been playing better than Caruso right now.
     
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    Yeah, Gmat is the better player right now but Caruso brings other things, he is still listed as a PG.

    I think he might have peaked while Mathews is getting better and better.

    Mathews is starter material now, Caruso is not more than a bench guy. (A title is a title though)
     
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    Better fit for Rockets for sure.
     
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    Lips c*m University is proud.
     
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    Looking at players who have played at least 300 minutes this year, Five Thirty Eight's RAPTOR rating has Gary Bird FIFTH overall so far this year.

    1. Jokic
    2. Gary Payton II
    3. Giannis
    4. Curry
    5. Mathews
    6. Rose
    7. Caruso
    8. Hartenstein
    9. Gobert
    10. Collins


    For the uninformed:

    How RAPTOR works
     
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    @Williamson is proud. :D
     
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    He needs to work overtime for JayGup to rise this high.
     
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    The other conclusion is How Masai Ujiri Works.......
     
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    Lol that play was more Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton than Larry Bird.

    Deceptive ultra hops.

    [​IMG]
     
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    How can you compare the two? Call me when they carry a franchise. For all of the smiling, floppy hair and peace signs at the cameras, the team plays better without them.
     
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    Watching him do that to Harden made me smile and giggle like a little kid.

    The steal from Harden & dunk was great too ....
     
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    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    So, I've been thinking about it all morning, hesitant to say it. But, you know what? I'm going to say it.

    Mathews could be the Mad Max of this rebuild.
     
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    He's not NEARLY crazy enough.

    Maxwell was/is insane
     
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