not to damper the excitement but this past March he was arrested for DUI and will handed a 2 game suspension by the NBA to be served at the beginning of this upcoming season.
its just 2 games, lets enjoy KCP while there was no decent FA left
Some people see a happy camp fire and can't help but micturate on it. _________________ "If You're Afraid To Fail...Then You're Probably Going To Fail."
- Kobe
Cranjis McBasketball twitter (@T1m_NBA ). He is killing my good vibes although the positives are he's above average on catch and shoot and PnR scoring
I mean honestly though, the alternatives at 2 were Hart and JC. Surely KCP is a better option than those two. And there weren't any other decent FA's of note
Cranjis McBasketball twitter (@T1m_NBA ). He is killing my good vibes although the positives are he's above average on catch and shoot and PnR scoring
I mean honestly though, the alternatives at 2 were Hart and JC. Surely KCP is a better option than those two. And there weren't any other decent FA's of note
I don't think it's even in question. KCP's ability (supposedly) to guard the opposing teams best G and lock him down ALONE makes this a huge signing. His highlights clearly show he will have the ability to run and finish at the rim.
The big question mark is if he will be able to shoot a high enough % from 3 to really make him valuable.
damn, this dude really loves those 1 handed monster dunks. That'll be fun to see _________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe
Honestly can't believe we got this dude. He was on my "want, but don't think we have a chance in hell" list at the start of the offseason.
Also, I've always wanted to start an OFFICIAL thread
No kidding! Such an exciting signing!
Can anyone explain to me how in the hell a player like this is renounced?
Jesus Magic is one of the luckiest SOBs I've ever seen.
Needed a top 3 pick...check
Needed a leader...check
Needed to unload a horrendous contract...check
Needed a dope SG to replace DLo...check
This team just got worlds better than last year roster, chemistry, and talent wise in 1 offseason with ZERO wiggle room.
AND we're open for business next year?
I LOVE MAGIC!
I though I read Detroit was hard capped. They also probably didn't want to pay him what his agent was demanding. Either way, their loss our gain
Avery Bradley is good player...but I'm all about paying guys I developed insane money...this kid looks lightening quick and ferocious on D...paired with Ball and in Luke's system..
He gonna be able to back up the brink's truck next June. _________________ "If You're Afraid To Fail...Then You're Probably Going To Fail."
- Kobe
We've been starving for a good defender, so much so we call poor average. KCP has the potential to lock down, rotate and hit 3's eventually like Ariza or dare we say Coop level?
20th %ile driving D
10th %ile iso D
39th %ile off screen D
I have concerns about that defense
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39th %ile jump shooting D
26th %ile off dribble D
7th %ile mid range D
11th %ile floater D
13th %ile post D
35th %ile spot up D
Cranjis McBurnItDown @T1m_NBA 31m31 minutes ago
Positives from KCP's defense:
82nd %ile guarded catch and shoot defense
Best PnR defense on team (although just in 42nd %ile)
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39th %ile for overall PnR offense when you incorporate passes as well. 13th %ile on those pass outs
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KCP was 9th worst in driving efficiency of the 210 players who had 100+ drives last season
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Just checked Synergy for historical KCP data and defensively he's had the same weaknesses every year since he's been in the league
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This isn't one fluky year of weird defensive data. He's consistently poor defending PnR, iso, off screens, drives, and off dribble shots
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Offensively KCP brings a couple skills:
70th %ile PnR scoring (13th %ile passing)
67th %ile catch & shoot
Those the only 2 big positives
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Playing w/Jackson & Drummond doesn't help (2 awful defenders), but remove those 2 & KCP is Detroit's worst defender by PPP
There's more from other people, but this is already a lot.
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