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Mitch Cumsteen

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  1. I thought it was really good. And Plemons was fantastic.
  2. In defense of Biyombo, he’s the freaking fourth string center behind Vic, Kornet and Olynyk. He should be getting Menkge Bateer like minutes. I don’t think they ever thought he’d be any sort of contributor to this team.
  3. Harper done for tonigh with calf strain. He had something similar before the season, no?
  4. Castle has seemed genuinely angry with Booker since the opening minute of the game.
  5. Bad start on both ends. Vassell chucking and suns getting out and running.
  6. So dumb. Why are you throwing the ball at all?
  7. The guy is a headcase. I watched the Amazon post game show last night with Blake Griffin, Dirk and Udonas Haslem (which is fantastic btw) and they were all calling him out for his lack of effort. What a waste of talent. He’s absolutely one of the most exciting and dynamic players of the last decade or so, but nothing between the ears.
  8. It's a great question. Basketball Reference has his HOF probability at 66.2%, right between Artis Gilmore and Nate Thurmond who are both in. I don't see how you leave off a guy who won an MVP and finished second in MVP voting two other times, led the league in scoring twice, was a 6 time all star, and had three 2nd team all defensive awards. Bill Walton is the obvous comparison, but Walton won two rings. I think Embiid needs to get involved in some sort of modern day Patty Hearst sheanigans to lock up his enshrinement.
  9. Some early season stats and thoughts... the schedule has been weak (other than Miami) and it is way early in the season to draw any conclusions, so take everything with a grain of salt but: The Spurs are essentially tied with OKC in defensive rating (104.1 vs. 104.2) leading the league. Spurs are #8 in offensive rating. They are second in net rating (13.4) behind Denver (14.4) who just got a massive boost by beating the Pels by 34. Miami (10.4) and OKC (9.9) are #3 and #4, respectively. Miami had been on fire prior to last night averaging 131.5 ppg. Spurs held them to 101. They also play at the fastest pace in the league and the Spurs are #27, if that gives you an idea on how they are imposing their will on teams defensively and controlling pace. The Spurs are #1 in rebounding percentage (essentially tied with Houston). Spurs are 5th in EFG%. The Spurs are #2 in defensive FG% (42%) - Boston is #1 at 40.1%, which makes no sense to me. The Spurs also have the league's highest differential between DFG% an OFG% at 4.0%. Spurs are 22nd in assist percentage. I'm pretty sure they led the league in assist percentage last year despite being pretty fucking awful on offense. They are 17th in TO% and 20th in AST/TO ratio which is pretty bad (thanks Stephon), but they are also creating shots differently than last year. They are 24th in 3PA and 22nd in 3PM. I think last year they were toward the top of the league in attempts and near the bottom in makes. Obviously pace plays into that, but shot selection... how does it work? Worst stat of all: they are 27th in FT% at 73%. In any event, this team is winning by playing great defense and killing teams on the boards, and playing efficiently on offense at a slow pace. That's how you win in the playoffs. Love that they're doing it without Fox, Olynyk, Sochan and for the most part Kornet. I think you will see offensive efficiency get even better once they all get healthy. I want to see them play better competition, but there's still sooooo much room for growth both from the overall youth learning curve and the return of the injured guys not to mention making their fucking free throws. KJ and Vassell finding roles that they can excel in has been gratifying and fun to watch, and I think you have to give a lot of credit to Mitch for that. Then again, blah blah blah.... it's all about Wemby. Also... has anyone looked at the NBA cup groupings? Spurs, Nuggets, Rockets, Warriors and Blazers. Nice job, league 82-0 still on the table. Just saying. GSG.
  10. Castle really strong down the stretch. Great game from him tonight.
  11. Spurs can’t solve this zone. This is where coaching matters Mitch.
  12. Are we sure Harper is a rookie? I don’t understand how he literally makes zero rookie mistakes. He was a little iffy for about one half opening night but the dude plays like a 10 year vet.
  13. You would think they could have stayed alive at least until Black Friday, right?
  14. That dude can't get a break. Gets injured right before the draft, costing him who knows how many draft slots and dollars plus a missed rookie season. And now testicular cancer. At least the rookie deal is guaranteed. Good luck to the guy.
  15. In other news... the sun will rise in the east and set in the west.
  16. They have basil too at HEB. Biggest time saver ever in the kitchen. I'm also a recent converter to this ridiculous item... chicken shredder. I buy so many rotisserie chickens and then shred and use them in everything.... chicken chili, tortilla soup, gumbo ya ya, various chicken/pasta dishes, etc.
  17. This rookie class appears to be pretty ridiculous. Aside from those ahove, both Fairs and Queen have been really good for New Orleans. And Collin Murray Boyles from Toronto is a total animal. Love the way he gets after it on defense. I've been beyond impressed with Dylan Harper so far. I don't think he's going to get enough minutes to win ROY especially compared to the kind of numbers Edgecombe is going to put up playing 40 mpg, but he may very well end up being the best player in this draft. Jason Kidd isn't doing Flagg any favors playing him at the point. Are they still doing that? So, so dumb.
  18. Some sad news to report on the SA restaurant front: Good Time Charlies on Broadway has apparently got the blues and closed. Sold to the Do-Seum, probably for parking. Bee's on Lockhill-Selma has closed also. That one hurts. I've been eating there for 40+ years going back to when it was Senor Mike's.
  19. It was 100% about getting out of that contract. That albatross destroyed their cap and ability to re-sign their own free agents (Bruce Brown, KCP, etc.) or make any other moves for three years and they had no bench because of it. That they were able to replace MPJ with a three point threat like Cam Johnson at almost $20 million a year less was great work by their front office to unfuck themselves.
  20. Wemby only took 8 shots tonight. Still had 24 points (without taking a 3) 15 boards and was +35.
  21. That might be raps. Also Atlanta loses tonight to Bulls and now sitting at 1-3. People have been predicting them to be top 4 in the east but they’ve never been anything but .500 as long as Young has been there. It’s way early but I’m keeping an eye on that swap.
  22. And the fucker can’t make a free throw either.
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