cncchris33
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That's fine. The argument wasn't really centered on Zeke vs AI, rather the idea that AI never played defense. That is plain ignorance. You don't finish top-15 all-time in steals by accident.AI also played 7 more years in the NBA than Zeke. Everybody forgets Zeke only played in the NBA for 11 years. Back then, when u had an Achilles injury after 30, u were never the same
I go back to Cousy, Wilt, Russell. Etc. No one that really knows ball would ever call AI an eccellent defender. Try Joe Dumars for that.
Okay, but there is an ocean-sized gap between saying AI is an "excellent defender" and saying that "the next time AI plays defense will be the first", and he is much closer to being an excellent defender than what you credited him with being.I go back to Cousy, Wilt, Russell. Etc. No one that really knows ball would ever call AI an eccellent defender. Try Joe Dumars for that.
He just looks like a runt when he’s inside. He doesn’t have the athleticism to be that size in the league. I mean as anything more than a role player.I’m starting to get a little worried about Grant. It’s just been four games into the season, but he has seen the court very little. Just 5 minutes tonight.
I think the addition of Tristan Thompson is hurting him more than I thought. I kind of hope he gets traded and finds a spot with more room for playing time.
The Celtics are just too deep.
Iverson was the toughest pound for pound basketball player I have ever seen. He was flat out fearless and was a baller. Despite this I would give the the slight edge to Zeke as he was a better pure PG, and probably a better perimeter shooter. Both great players but an interesting debate.Iverson says hold his beer
Agree. I’m hoping he’s created enough sample size to get interest from a team that really needs him, IF worst case happensI’m starting to get a little worried about Grant. It’s just been four games into the season, but he has seen the court very little. Just 5 minutes tonight.
I think the addition of Tristan Thompson is hurting him more than I thought. I kind of hope he gets traded and finds a spot with more room for playing time.
The Celtics are just too deep.
Jordan Bone is about to get his chance as a strong backup PG. Magic’s starting PG just went down with an ACL and they have a rookie who will probably take over the starting spot now. I think Bone has a chance to really show up and make his mark on an NBA team
I mean, not fantastic, but the magic aren't very good without Fultz, Fournier, and Isaac. He's done okay I guess given the circumstances. 6.6 PPG, 1.8 APG, 2.6 RPG in 21.2 minutes per game since he's taken on the larger role (just 5 games so far). It's not far off from what Michael Carter-Williams gave them as the main backup last year, and way better than what he's done this year. He's been fairly efficient overall, 3pt shot still isn't very good, but it isn't terrible. I could genuinely see him as a legit backup point guard in the league though in time. Glad he's getting a shot though.Has he done well with his opportunity?