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Raptors vs Heat
🕑 Added 2020-08-04 20:34:59 +0000 UTCI thought id take a look at the east early, as the west is going to to have a bunch of big seeding games during this these first 8 games that I will for sure cover.
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Hey Alch, I know you havent been the biggest Jimmy Buttler fan in the past, as I've heard your take on several occasions lol. Can you make a comparison of him and Paul George?I know people would natural rank PG over Buttler. But I think, despite Jimmy Buttler's character flaws (at least portrayed by the media), if he's on the right team his impact might be bigger than PG's (even though skill wise PG might be better than him). I'm curious to see what you think. Thanks!
Athletic Alchemy
ahhh! Their clock is naturally more patient
easychachi
Another reason europeans are so good at finishing at the rim is because there's no defensive 3 seconds violations.
Freddie D
Jimmy Butler still look like he doing solo quarentine.
Paradox
As long as LeBron loses...
Athletic Alchemy
That be a real nice W
Sevrin Weiss
Got money on raps winning the east. +700 lookin niceeee
Athletic Alchemy
Thatβs good insight! in other words a lot of yall didnβt get much or any time being the big dog amongst kids your own age.
Toulivinho
Why do European guards usually finish in traffic this well? Talking from experience... First the frequency of playing against a zone defense. Like u said. Then the lack or like you frased it the missing asperation of finishing above the rim. Third, and to me most importantly, the club system over here. Many NBA level talents play with the pros starting at 15 like a doncic or a Rubio. I myself started playing with the grown-ups at 17. And the level of physicality in Europe is already high compared to nba standards, and then you compare it to college or even highschool its a different sport. And a grown up will lay u on your butt if you try some fancy stuff, they are not playinπ
Athletic Alchemy
They really need Marc confidently willing to shoot
Athletic Alchemy
hehe at the last line...probably! Tho DiVincenzo was terrible too
William Mitchell
The Raptors are giving me 05 Pistons vibes with their elite defense and balanced contributions. My only issue with them is that their guards have to play above their expectations for longer stretches since Siakam isn't ready to be a #1 go-to scoring option.
JosΓ© Francisco
I was very skeptical about the raptors, but after watching all these bubble games, I'm convinced they can beat the bucks. Hell the heat and sixers (if they step up) would probably take it to 7 too. The bucks' offense looked real bad against the rockets, specially in the 4th, if the rockets could lock down Giannis, I have no doubt these other elite defensive teams will do the same. Without a Guard that can handle the ball and pull up from 3 the bucks are just too predictable, to the point where even Harden can stop Giannis. Also, Bledsoe coming back will further hinder the offense.
Athletic Alchemy
They will defiantly miss their home court and that crowd more than other teams.
Athletic Alchemy
IDK Ujiri seems to savey to to over pay..then again what free agents are coming up there? I could see Detroit throwing the bag at him.
KendrickTheCreative
I really like hero and Bam. They have a strong young core over there. The raptors will probably make it too the ECF. If they face the bucks mannn sorry Giannis. They will probably win if they can stop him.
Jason Williams
Alch do you think Toronto is going to give Vanvleet the bag?
