The best links in all the world, in all the NBA, in all the universe… 28 March 2008
I have another post ready to go but it’s going up on HoopsVibe. So I’m just waiting for them to post it so I can link to it. If it’s not up this morning, I’ll just post it here and fix it later. And I’ll get a game thread up today. I usually have recaps, but for those that want to post during the game, I’ll have something. On to the links…
- This worries me. While the Jazz should win their next four, we all know how they play against lesser teams. And with a slow week…
- I know home losses hurt, but they’re going to happen. I don’t think we have to worry about it.
- The Jazz feel real good.
- Boozer, the best of Duke ‘01. I would think he’s probably pretty happy with his decision.
- The Jazz have some hidden talents. - Finally, someone went through all the “get to know them” bios on the Jazz website.
- Boozer gets called out. Now if he only read these things.
- Deron is now #5?
- How’s Dee doing?
- Can we send this statement to Deron? I need him to get pissed again. You’ll know it when you see it. UPDATE: I’m now praying for a Utah/NO first round series.
- A fans insight from the Lakers game
- “Look, if you want to make a ton of money,”
- Simmons’ take on how the west will be won.
- First time I’ve linked to Jazzbots in a while. Here’s some good stuff on the Jazz trainer though.
- Crazy statement on why the Jazz haven’t played overseas in the pre-season, “The NBA did head to Moscow in 2006, but opted to send the Los Angeles Clippers, with the Jazz believing they were slighted in favor of a higher-profile team.”
They know that AK is a national hero there and that almost every Russian is a Jazz fan, right? Same thing for Memo in Turkey. - Something no parent should have to go through.
- Amen
- A lucky fam gets free tickets to Leapin’ Leaners
March 28th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I wish I could tell you how much it pained me to say that Paul is ahead of Deron. I was born and raised about 70 miles from the U of I. I love Deron Williams. I watch him as much as I can. But you and I both know that Chris Paul has become the best point guard out of that first round trio…..with my current hometown PG Raymond Felton a distant, distant third.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
[my edit: Here’s the link to my in-between argument. Makes George’s reply make sense. Thanks to George for the reply]
Regarding Paul being “clearly” better than Deron, though they have been pretty close to matching each other statistically: That’s a fair argument: Paul is taking more shots a game in similar minutes, and Deron has been shooting better (though the difference between .491 and .510 is small enough for them to be identical). And yes, Deron tends to dominate Paul in head to head matchups with his greater size and strength.
But I take a look at these statistics: Paul is shooting significantly better from the line (.858 vs .795 for Williams). He is leading the league in steals (2.7 a game, vs. 1.1). His rebound rate is greater per minute of play. And I know that efficiency stats drive some people nuts, but both Hollinger (28.86 to 20.80) and the NBA (28.0 to 22.8) have Paul coming out ahead.
And dammit, I’m going to burst a blood vessel having to do that much defense of Chris Paul…because I want Deron Williams to BE better! It is really going to be interesting to watch two obviously superior young PGs go through their careers. When has this every happened? Might be worth researching….
March 28th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Deron is better looking. That wins everything!!!
March 28th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Well, that decides it. Argument over.
March 29th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I…
I have no response for that.
Danielle, I tip my hat.