since the beginning of december, the wolves have literally been the best team in the NBA. 1st in net rating, 1st in offense, 9th in defense. they're on pace to win TWENTY more games than they did last year. right today, butler is a top 5 MVP candidate and thibs is probably the frontrunner for exec of the year. they've even gotten KAT to actually try defensively.
ima really need y'all to talk about it more. word. because there's been a whole lot of greasy talk about those two on this board over the years.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
2. "Lulz. Team has 3 and 4 all-star calibers getting significant minutes. " In response to Reply # 0
Including one of the best young players in the world in KAT, another #1 overall, a former All star guard who has been hurt, and Jimmy, who has been all world for years.
LOL.
They are playing like a loaded team with tons of talent should play.
Sam Mitchell didn't get this team to play with, as niggas like that never do.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
12. "I just want the usual suspects on this board that called Jimmy Butler..." In response to Reply # 0 Wed Jan-10-18 08:50 AM by murph71
...A non star or whatever bullshit they uttered to just admit they were wrong...
Butler is in the MVP mix....He's leading the Wolves...On both sides of the ball....In the West...
The cracks about "The Mechanic," who happens to be one of the most clutch players in the league in the 4th quarter (his per in the 4Q and overtime is now up to 35.8...For a wild comparison Jordan holds the record at 32.9 back in 96/97) not being the caliber of Klay or whoever now come off as pretty much hilariously foolish....
Now back to breakfast...More Earl Grey....
GOAT of his era......long live Prince.....God is alive....
dula dibiasi Member since Apr 05th 2004 21925 posts
Wed Jan-10-18 11:01 AM
20. "not that anyone is a lebron stopper..." In response to Reply # 12
but butler is as close as it gets. (lebron slower?)
he's won their last 7 head-to-head matchups, and just held him to his lowest scoring game in 10 years.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
dula dibiasi Member since Apr 05th 2004 21925 posts
Wed Jan-10-18 11:56 AM
24. "top 4. win a series." In response to Reply # 23
reasonable short term goal for a team coming off a 31 win season and a 14 year playoff drought.
lulz @ "pedestal" btw.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
auragin_boi Member since Aug 01st 2003 20939 posts
Wed Jan-10-18 03:38 PM
28. "LOL...Jamal...he gonna be the BEST EVA!" In response to Reply # 27 Wed Jan-10-18 03:39 PM by auragin_boi
-Why wouldn't John Wall be MVP? -Rondo, Brow and Boogie = DYNASTY!!! -I could out-GM Danny Ainge RIGHT NOW! He too white, can't identify with the players! -BIG BLUEGRASS BRAND BABY!!! :-D -Jay Triano done lost the team! He too young! Ain't no way you losing that much with that many UK players on the roster. He lost 'em!
guys are starting to figure out their roles and get comfortable in them.
i think they're on track to be a legitimate title contender within the next season or two.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
39. "RBO griping at Thibs" In response to Reply # 37
mixed with the timing of Lavar Ball being in the sporting news cycle for throwing renewed shots at Luke Walton made it too hard for me not to make that reference. I didn't mean anything other than that because honestly, I don't have too much interest in the Wolves this regular season. And I think it's fair that if he is indeed playing his starters for huge minutes in the regular season, it stands to reason they will have it difficult in the post-season.
"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.
but i do think it's kind of corny that it's literally the ONLY thing people ever want to talk about when they discuss thibodeau. as if him playing his main guys 3 or 4 mpg more than he probably should completely nullifies everything else about him that makes him a great coach.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
42. "A high usage rate is going to glaringly stand out though" In response to Reply # 40
given that other teams routinely rest their star players during the regular season. I don't follow the Timberwolves too tough, so I dunno if their bench is that weak as to where Thibs is forced to play his starter that hard. I suppose they could do well enough in the first rounds of the playoffs if they play against a lower seeded team that doesn't have the luxury of resting players due to trying get decent seeding, but they'll have to hard to play against top tier teams with reasonably rested players in further rounds.
This has nothing to do with the Timberwolves or this post in general, but it was pretty surprising to see Harrison Barnes and Wesley Mathews so high up on that minutes played list since the Mavericks are toxic refuse. I guess Mark Cuban is a believer of those dudes earning their relatively large paychecks.
"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.
it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
You’ve played for so many different coaches. I think it’s up to 18 now. What is Tom Thibodeau like compared to your previous coaches and how has your experience with Thibs been so far?
JC: Nobody is more prepared than him. Nobody. Nobody has watched more film of us, and nobody has watched more film of the opposition. I’m willing to bet anything on that. He just spends so much time preparing and knowing everything about teams, inside and out. He’s unbelievable when it comes to that stuff. People may see him screaming on TV – or actually hear him screaming through the TV – but it’s because he truly loves the game and he’s really passionate. I’ve learned that about him. He’s just trying to get us to be the best versions of ourselves, and he really wants us to take that next step as a group. We’re trying and we’re getting a lot better, and I think we’re hearing his message clearer.
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it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - sherlock holmes
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