bleedspeed177 wrote:I don't know how you guys do it. I think I have watched 2 games since Rubio and Lavine were traded.
I don't use drugs but the wolves are like a drug for me. That and poker are my releases (I'm a lot better at cards then the wolves are at basketball)
I get it. I went 20+ years and then they just lost me to the Vikings and Twins. It is scary but I think I have seen more Wild then Wolves over that time. I don't even like hockey but you hear about it because they have the games on KFAN.
Q12543 wrote:Man, unusual seeing a player like Beasley on the Wolves that can just pull up and knock down shots from 3.
Yeah, the defense is just so bad. I guess we can no longer just blame KAT! Heck, Beasley, for all his intensity, is kind of a poor defender too. Not good. None of our top 3 guys can defend. Lots of 3s though!
Interesting to read an article on The Article about Beasley... from a Denver perspective:
"That first real appearance with the Nuggets, it turns out, served as a microcosm of Beasley's 3 1/2 seasons in Denver: tantalizing offensive talent, an occasional lack of defensive discipline and an infusion of energy that had the ability to change a game."
kekgeek1 wrote:In thibs coaching tenure with the wolves. Wolves had 1 5 game losing streak and 1 6 game losing streak (last 6 games of his 1st season).
Ryan has 3 5+ losing streaks this season 4 overall. Has a chance to have 3 10+ game losing streaks this year.
Also wolves have 3 wins vs teams over .500 this year
That's true Kek but Thibs was solely focused on winning, sometimes to the detriment of the future. Whereas Ryan and Rosas are focused solely on the future, often times to the detriment of winning. It's two completely different postures.
Well, we're definitely more familiar with #2 around here.
McHale had a run of trying to win. And failing.
Thibodeau tried to win.
That's it... only those two guys.
Every other GM tried to lose. That's not hyperbole. Let's not forget that coaches were fired for winning too much for this organization. We deserve what we get if we're still falling for this act 30+ years later.
This was a tough test for Naz. he ended up guarding 2 of the 3 tallest players oint he NBA and both guys are pretty good. Again tough to say good things about guys when the other team scores that many points but Naz did some good things on that end.
Barea still has the quicks. Made McLaughlin look slow which he isn't. Acted his way to a foul call against Okogie.
Okogie...had a tough nice on offense but the guy is a dog on defense and hustles his butt off. He is starting and getting defensive assignments. I hope that means this organization values him.
Beasley and DLO can be fun to watch and then not. Beasley has some good athletic ability. He seemed to actually be able to stay in front of Barea. DLO isn't bad on defense when he is able to use his length. His footspeed is his problem. IF the Wolves can get Beasley signed to a reasonable deal even 15 million he can be at least a Hardaway type player and this season that's been a nice thing for the Mavs.
Martin keeps doing stuff other than scoring. One thing he does pretty well is attack in transition when he things he has an advantage. He had that block charge that he was somewhat fortunate to get the call on but I when he gets downhill in transition I think its a general positive. he does play some as a PF but still he is averaging over 7 rebs per 36 mins. Last night he had 6 in 15 mins.
Juancho looked bad. It feesl like he could be a player like Kleber....but he isn't. Speaking of Kleber he might look pretty good next to Towns. What amazing pick did Dallas use to get him? He was undrafted in 2014.
Getting James Johnson for Dieng is looking good. I'd rather be playing a versatile guy like him and if needed sign some cheap big like Vonleh for basically the vet min than the other way around. Love Dieng but that small trade is worth noting. Johsnon is a mixed bag but he can do alot of stuff.
