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Giannis pushes defenders out of the way every drive, and media silent

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by H.D., Jul 8, 2021.

  1. Rocket River

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    Bingo!

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  2. Easy

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    Every player pushes off driving to the basket. They seldom call it unless it is too blatant. It does gives the advantage to stronger offensive players. Defenders sometimes counter by flopping hoping to make the push look blatant.
     
  3. razorback88s

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    I'm more mad at golden state's offense being built entirely on moving screens
     
  4. BallSoHarden

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    I've always said Giannis is a bull in a china shop, he is a taller blake griffin, but the league has catered to him, sign a 9 figure Nike shoe deal and the media will help you as well. If the league didn't have separate rules for him, he would be a fringe All-Star.
     
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    all athleticism. Giannis is basically just a 7 foot westbrick
     
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    blake griffin has a jumper
     
  7. JW86

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    Players flop, not allowed to touch, offensive player uses elbows and shoulder to get where they need to go - modern NBA.
     
  8. ThatBoyNick

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    Those aren't fouls, get big lil mf
     
  9. Jontro

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    calling someone a freak is bullying. shame on the media for bullying yannis. it's amazing how he can win 2 mvp's while being bullied. a tru gentleman and a warrior.
     
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    I honestly think you're being too kind to Giannis!

    I am absolutely amazed that a two-time MVP (just threw up in my mouth) is this fundamentally flawed.

    There was a play in the second half where Giannis faced up on the block and drew the foul on Crowder for reaching in.

    But Giannis established his left foot as his pivot foot... and then instantly disregarded it and dragged his left foot across as if he was repositioning to establish his right foot as his pivot foot.

    It's clear as day those who developed skills then grew versus those who grew earlier and used their height as the disadvantage never having to rely on anything else.

    The fact the league is trying their hardest to force a travel and offensive prone machine to be the face of the league is downright disgusting.
     
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    Bring back the physical play of the 90s where guys like Giannis and Harden will have an advantage.
     
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    He stares at CP3 2 times before trucking him and then plays up his knee injury. Shameless.

     
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    i mean, yannis could've said "excuse me" instead of rudely bulldozing people out of the way. millenials and their etiquettes.
     
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    Millennials would take a selfie after crashing on the floor.
     
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    People complain league is soft and then say Giannis is playing wrong lol.

    Hate the game not the player.
     
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    because the **** he gets away with wouldnt fly in real basketball like FIBA. FIBA is probably the most physical out of nba competition when it comes to basketball in the world lol
     
  18. astrosrule

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    The biggest play he has made in his career was stepping under kyrie to take him out
     
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