Comments on: 2009-10 Western Conference Preview

By: Pronostic foot

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By: Gerrit

Gerrit — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:34:38 +0000

Joe,

It struck me as odd that you mentioned that he missed four of his seven free throws as evidence of bad shot selection.

Watching the game it seemed as though Artest's shot selection was good, they just weren't falling.

By: Joe Schaller

Joe Schaller — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:20:31 +0000

Lakers fans are such a sensitive bunch. Do ya think the Lakers might be favorites? Duh! Considering Artest's history, to suggest that there can be no concerns seems a little nutty to me.
Are four missed free throws out of seven attempts bad shots? Was his shot selection with the Rockets bad? I guess it depends on your definition of bad.

By: Gerrit

Gerrit — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:27:07 +0000

Joe,

You think his free throws are bad shots? He got to the line 7 times, that's generally a efficient basketball.

By: khandor

khandor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:21:30 +0000

Joe, IMO, the only stat of concern for this year's version of the Lakers is the number in the W column. Thus far, it's 1 [for 1]. As long as the numbers continue to pile up in that column there are going to be a whole bunch of smiling faces in LaLaland this season. As suggested by Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith during last night's TV broadcast, it is going to be every difficult indeed for any team in the NBA to beat the Lakers this season.

By: Joe Schaller

Joe Schaller — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:25:11 +0000

Opening game: Artest 3-10fg (1-5 3-pt), 3-7 ft. This is my concern about Ron. He puts up too many shots at a low percentage. Many will be watching to see if this continues.

By: Pariuri Sportive

Pariuri Sportive — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:58 +0000

I don't think that Ron Artest will fit great in the LAL team especially aside K.Bryant.
San Antonio Spurs have the better boost from McDyess and R. Jefferson than LAL has from Artest. This season could be one of the latest for Duncan for beeing the #1 at the end of the playoff 2009-2010. Go Spurs Go!

By: Jared Ras

Jared Ras — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:50:59 +0000

Clippers and Thunder have ZERO chance to make the playoffs? I know that's from your 10,000 seasons simulation based on talent ranks, but I'll give them outside shots... I think the Thunder, as much as it pains me to say it, have some talent.

By: Walter

Walter — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:27:30 +0000

Yeah.... I think the Lakers comments are way off base. Artest has been anything but selfish so far (he actually needs to shoot more), and I think you over valued Ariza defensively. I distinctly remember watching Kobe Bryant wrestle with Artest in the 2nd round and Carmelo in the conference finals because Ariza couldn't take their physicality. Having Kobe wrestle the bigger small forwards is not good for the Lakers (or Kobe's body). Ariza is great at jumping passing lanes and playing small quick players. The Lakers are likely going to see Pierce or Lebron in the finals and both of those guys are the strong type of SF that Ariza can't guard (Kobe and Odom had Lebron duty last year for that reason). Artest is a MUCH better defensive fit for their potential finals oppenent.

Also, people praise Ariza for his great playoff run and shooting in the finals but did you see what Turkoglu did to him offensively:
NBA Finals: 18.0 pts, 49% FG, 44% 3P
Reg Season: 16.8 pts, 41% FG, 36% 3P

By: Jason J

Jason J — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:57:57 +0000

Are the Wolves really planning to start Flynn and Sessions? They'll need booster chairs to play defense. Also neither of them is really a great shooter. No, sir. I don't like it. I've been reading a lot of nay-saying on the Artest pick up, but I think he does make them better. He's a better shooter from deep than we give him credit for (significantly better than Ariza), and he's a good passer as well. He'll slow down their breaking offense some, which isn't so good since that's how they cracked a lot of games open last year, but he gives them another post option and a constant mismatch to exploit. Defensively I don't like him on 2s as much as Ariza, but on powerful 3s like Melo or Bron, he's an upgrade.