NBA Weekly Thoughts [11/12-11/18]

[ralaw]

I would like to say congrats to Argrath and the Washington Wizards for drafting Cody Zeller with the #1 pick.

[FedEx227]

It's sad we have to wait until January to see a Wizards/Kings showdown for the worst run offenses. Seriously, these two teams can't generate an open look. The Kings just run dribble ISO and the Wizards look like a middle school girls team offense.

[EmpireWF]

He also skipped out on meetings with the team psychologist...

If that's the case, what the fuck?

[FedEx227]

I mean, he has a really horrible disease so I can't blame him for being unpredictable and hard to get a read on, but he and the Rockets should have been aware of that before they did this NBA dance.

I don't know why he thought he could handle the NBA. I also don't know why the Rockets thought he could handle it.

[ralaw]

It's sad we have to wait until January to see a Wizards/Kings showdown for the worst run offenses. Seriously, these two teams can't generate an open look. The Kings just run dribble ISO and the Wizards look like a middle school girls team offense.

Well to their credit at least the Wizards don't have Cousins or Evans......the Wizards best offensive player right now is Beal or Jordan Crawford....turrible

[FedEx227]

I think that's what makes the Kings more annoying. They have weapons! Lots of them actually.

[ralaw]

I mean, he has a really horrible disease so I can't blame him for being unpredictable and hard to get a read on, but he and the Rockets should have been aware of that before they did this NBA dance.

I don't know why he thought he could handle the NBA. I also don't know why the Rockets thought he could handle it.

I think the Rockers thought he would just "get over it," which probably wasn't the best way to go about handling this; however, as you mentioned he basically refuses to work with them on the issue as well. He has a disorder, but he also is very immature.

[ralaw]

I think that's what makes the Kings more annoying. They have weapons! Lots of them actually.

The Kings are in dire need of a coach. I have a feeling Tyreke Evans is going to leave anyways. They should probably trade him before he just walks and they get nothing in return.

[calgaryballer]

On Royce - there is a Spanish player, Jesus Navas, who has long been affected by chronic homesickness/anxiety. He's only ever played for one club (Sevilla) and has only recently got a run in the national team (21 appearances). This is despite being one of the most talented players in Spain/the world. However, he'll never reach his potential because he just can't handle moving outside the bubble. He's trying to defeat it, but it took everything he had to tour the US a couple years ago.

Guess all I'm saying is that it's possible to work with it, but travel in Spain is much different than North America. Royce is going to have to confront his issues and work with Houston in the long run

[calgaryballer]

On Royce - there is a Spanish player, Jesus Navas, who has long been affected by chronic homesickness/anxiety. He's only ever played for one club (Sevilla) and has only recently got a run in the national team (21 appearances). This is despite being one of the most talented players in Spain/the world. However, he'll never reach his potential because he just can't handle moving outside the bubble. He's trying to defeat it, but it took everything he had to tour the US a couple years ago.

Guess all I'm saying is that it's possible to work with it, but travel in Spain is much different than North America. Royce is going to have to confront his issues and work with Houston in the long run

[calgaryballer]

Chris Webber moment in Minny right now. 16-2 run for TWolves and Reggie Williams just called a nonexistent time out

[calgaryballer]

Kemba may still be a bust, but that was a hell of a way to win the game for the Bobcats

[Rudi]

Kemba may still be a bust, but that was a hell of a way to win the game for the Bobcats

Way too early to call him a bust...He's been ballin this year so far

[calgaryballer]

Way too early to call him a bust...He's been ballin this year so far

I haven't watched too much. I think he had 20 or so tonight, but took some bad shots and ugly turnovers. Hopefully him and MkG can grow together, because I do like like watching him play

[Rudi]