Adams 30 minutes, Perkins 16..

[maybeshewill13]

It's happening :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Eric Cartman]

http://cdn.crushable.com/files/2012/08/snape-my-body-is-ready.gif

[Haymaker]

Perkins right where he belongs, in the bench. Serving water and bringing towels to the big boys. :applause:

[O_City_Thunder]

Perkins right where he belongs, in the bench. Serving water and bringing towels to the big boys. :applause:
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[maybeshewill13]

Perkins right where he belongs, in the bench. Serving water and bringing towels to the big boys. :applause:
:lol

[TheMilkyBarKid]

I'm liking Adams, his no selling of VC's elbow was awesome

[russwest0]

Perkins right where he belongs, in the bench. Serving water and bringing towels to the big boys. :applause:

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[ProfessorMurder]

So does it seem like he'll be playing a lot? I should pick him off of the wire on my fantasy league if it looks like he may start getting heavy minutes.

[Trollsmasher]

Inb4 Perk is back at 30 minutes after Adams' first 2/3 on 1-6 FG showing.

But I am liking this guy a lot. Hopefully he can keep Perk on the bench.

[Young X]

Adams had 17/10 tonight. Perkins hasn't had a double double since April 2012.

[KG215]

So does it seem like he'll be playing a lot? I should pick him off of the wire on my fantasy league if it looks like he may start getting heavy minutes.
Yes, that makes two games in a row he got more minutes than Perkins. Sure, he'll have the typical rough games all rookies have, but it's looking more and more like Adams will not only be getting around 20 minutes per night for awhile, but may take over the starting center role in the near future.

[Inferno]

Yes, that makes two games in a row he got more minutes than Perkins. Sure, he'll have the typical rough games all rookies have, but it's looking more and more like Adams will not only be getting around 20 minutes per night for awhile, but may take over the starting center role in the near future.

Who's a safer pickup for now? Bargani (Chandler out) or Adams?

[KG215]

Adams had 17/10 tonight. Perkins hasn't had a double double since April 2012.
I'm trying to not get too excited, but Adams already looks like a future 10 and 10 player when he's starting and getting 25-30 minutes a game. Not this year, probably, but a year or two down the line when he's more developed. And if OKC can add a 10 and 10 center -- who can run the floor, finish off dump-off passes and offensive rebounds, and who's a legit defensive anchor (which I think Adams is showing flashes of being in the future) -- to go with KD, Russ, and Serge, they're going to be possibly even more scary than they were with Harden. They could potentially be much more balanced than they ever could've been with Harden. Two more than solid bigs to go with a deadly perimeter duo?

[Eric Cartman]

Who's a safer pickup for now? Bargani (Chandler out) or Adams?

bargnani seems like a safe bet i'd go with him + the knicks are not that good

[DMAVS41]

Yes, that makes two games in a row he got more minutes than Perkins. Sure, he'll have the typical rough games all rookies have, but it's looking more and more like Adams will not only be getting around 20 minutes per night for awhile, but may take over the starting center role in the near future.

It's all going according to plan.

Adams/Lamb > Harden for this Thunder team.

When the Thunder win the title this year. Presti should go up to the ESPN NBA countdown deal with Simmons and just slap him in the face and walk off.

[KG215]

Who's a safer pickup for now? Bargani (Chandler out) or Adams?
Don't really know. I want to say Bargnani because Adams isn't going to put up 17 and 10 every night and he won't get 30 minutes every night. He's a rookie big who's going to get in early foul trouble some nights and spend a lot of the game on the bench.

But I've only watched one Knicks game this year so far, and in that game Bargnani looked pretty bad. Either way, he's going to get more touches and shots than Adams, but Adams, even if he's getting 7-10 fewer minutes per game than Bargs, is going to have more blocks and more rebounds and shoot a better percentage from the floor.

[Eric Cartman]

It's all going according to plan.

Adams/Lamb > Harden for this Thunder team.

When the Thunder win the title this year. Presti should go up to the ESPN NBA countdown deal with Simmons and just slap him in the face and walk off.

can doc rivers tag along?

[mugiwara]

I'm liking Adams, his no selling of VC's elbow was awesome

That was so boss, didnt even seem to care. Check his brow, looks indestructible.

[Young X]

I'm trying to not get too excited, but Adams already looks like a future 10 and 10 player when he's starting and getting 25-30 minutes a game. Not this year, probably, but a year or two down the line when he's more developed. And if OKC can add a 10 and 10 center -- who can run the floor, finish off dump-off passes and offensive rebounds, and who's a legit defensive anchor (which I think Adams is showing flashes of being in the future) -- to go with KD, Russ, and Serge, they're going to be possibly even more scary than they were with Harden. They could potentially be much more balanced than they ever could've been with Harden. Two more than solid bigs to go with a deadly perimeter duo?He's already shown more ability than Perkins ever has (on OKC, not the Celtics).

[ProfessorMurder]

Yes, that makes two games in a row he got more minutes than Perkins. Sure, he'll have the typical rough games all rookies have, but it's looking more and more like Adams will not only be getting around 20 minutes per night for awhile, but may take over the starting center role in the near future.

Thanks man. I haven't seen any Thunder games yet.

I originally drafted him after his summer league performance, but dropped him rather quickly. I'm in a deep ass league and he was snatched by someone else, then dropped again... So I just picked him up a second time. :oldlol:

[DMAVS41]

can doc rivers tag along?

Yep, although I think Simmons has some valid arguments with Doc.

[Eric Cartman]

Yep, although I think Simmons has some valid arguments with Doc.

don't give a damn just want to see that bitch ****ed up

[KG215]

It's all going according to plan.

Adams/Lamb > Harden for this Thunder team.

When the Thunder win the title this year. Presti should go up to the ESPN NBA countdown deal with Simmons and just slap him in the face and walk off.
Still think we're a little too young to win it all this year, but the young guys are already looking like more than solid contributors. And while they'll have some lows as all rookies do (let's be honest, Lamb is essentially a rookie), OKC could be pretty scary come March and April when these guys (Adams, Lamb, Jones) have 50+ games worth of meaningful minutes under their belt.

Either way, if this is Adams as a rookie, and we assume he'll continue to improve to some degree over the next 5 or so seasons, OKC has the potential to be much more balanced than they ever could've been with Harden. Will Adams ever be better than Harden? Probably not, but now you've taken KD, Russ, and Serge and have given them a potential defensive anchor, 10 and 10 center who runs the floor well, has soft hands, and can rebound/catch and finish above the rim.

And for the shit Ibaka gets on here by some, and some of it is deserved, he's always looked like a more than serviceable 3rd option with Westbrook on the floor...which is all the Thunder need him to be. Since Westbrook's return, he's averaging 12-11-2 on 55% shooting, and I expect the scoring to climb a little more as the season progresses. And while his defensive discipline needs some work, if Adams continues to be this solid as a paint/rim protector, then he can be even more lethal as a weakside defender/shotblocker.

This hinges a ton on Adams' continued development and improvement over the next few years, but if this proves to be Adams' floor, I think I'd rather have the better two-way, better balanced foursome of KD/Russ/Serge/Adams than KD/Russ/Harden/Serge.

[DMAVS41]

don't give a damn just want to see that bitch ****ed up


Well, he will if the Thunder win this year.

He would have gotten ****ed up last year because the Thunder would have won it. He lucked out with a Westbrook injury.

Just ignored all year that the Thunder were better on both sides of the ball.

[josh99]

NZ represent :rockon: our third NBA player lol

[KG215]

He's already shown more ability than Perkins ever has (on OKC, not the Celtics).
Well, that's not really saying a lot. Perkins has been comically bad since joining the Thunder. I think with Adams we need to put it in a different perspective. Right now, as a 20 year old rookie, he already looks like a legit two-way center.

[DMAVS41]

Still think we're a little too young to win it all this year, but the young guys are already looking like more than solid contributors. And while they'll have some lows as all rookies do (let's be honest, Lamb is essentially a rookie), OKC could be pretty scary come March and April when these guys (Adams, Lamb, Jones) have 50+ games worth of meaningful minutes under their belt.

Either way, if this is Adams as a rookie, and we assume he'll continue to improve to some degree over the next 5 or so seasons, OKC has the potential to be much more balanced than they ever could've been with Harden. Will Adams ever be better than Harden? Probably not, but now you've taken KD, Russ, and Serge and have given them a potential defensive anchor, 10 and 10 center who runs the floor well, has soft hands, and can rebound/catch and finish above the rim.

And for the shit Ibaka gets on here by some, and some of it is deserved, he's always looked like a more than serviceable 3rd option with Westbrook on the floor...which is all the Thunder need him to be. Since Westbrook's return, he's averaging 12-11-2 on 55% shooting, and I expect the scoring to climb a little more as the season progresses. And while his defensive discipline needs some work, if Adams continues to be this solid as a paint/rim protector, then he can be even more lethal as a weakside defender/shotblocker.

This hinges a ton on Adams' continued development and improvement over the next few years, but if this proves to be Adams' floor, I think I'd rather have the better two-way, better balanced foursome of KD/Russ/Serge/Adams than KD/Russ/Harden/Serge.

I think they will be ready by the playoffs. If Adams, Lamb, and Jackson are going to get 18 plus minutes a game each all season...they will be ready for what the Thunder need from them.

It will hinge on Durant and WB as it should. If they dominate...they will at least make the finals.

I don't love Ibaka as a player, but he's perfect for what the Thunder need when they are healthy. So even though individually I think he's a tad over-rated...he fits his role on the Thunder perfectly and that makes him more valuable than most give him credit for.

[russwest0]

Well, he will if the Thunder win this year.

He would have gotten ****ed up last year because the Thunder would have won it. He lucked out with a Westbrook injury.

Just ignored all year that the Thunder were better on both sides of the ball.

True, Healthy Thunder are 10x better than a banged up old ass Spurs squad with Ginobli playing like shit.

With their point differential, offense, defense, they statistically were the heavy favorites to win the title last year. Scumbag Beverley

[DMAVS41]

True, Healthy Thunder are 10x better than a banged up old ass Spurs squad with Ginobli playing like shit.

With their point differential, offense, defense, they statistically were the heavy favorites to win the title last year. Scumbag Beverley

I agree.

Why does everyone just ignore this?

Durant had his best year ever. The Thunder had the best offense and 4th ranked defense. Martin filled in nicely in my opinion...don't get the hate. 14 ppg on 61% TS in 27 mpg. What else did people want from him playing 3rd option?

They win 60 games as well. They go 60-22...which is better than the 47-19 they went in 12. And really improved the defense (Harden is an abysmal defender...just awful)...

What games were people watching? I'll still never understand.

[mjokc]

http://vine.co/v/hIFmnxEwa0L

[Mr. Incredible]

True, Healthy Thunder are 10x better than a banged up old ass Spurs squad with Ginobli playing like shit.

With their point differential, offense, defense, they statistically were the heavy favorites to win the title last year. Scumbag Beverley
Miami would have swept OKC last season.

[DMAVS41]

Miami would have swept OKC last season.

Uhhh...no.

Honestly the Thunder might have beat the Heat in 5. Seriously...you think an injured Wade and inept Bosh are enough to win that series? No ****ing way.

Thunder definitely beat the Heat in the finals last year. Not a doubt in my mind. Worn down Heat should have lost to a worn down and old as **** Spurs team with Manu and Parker and Green choking their asses off for half she series.

You think Durant and WB aren't taking advantage of that shit? Please...

[Inferno]

Seeing that I need FG%, I'm taking Adams over Bargani for my last day of the week (November 10th).

Correct decision?

[hawkfan]

Perkins should have been amnestied.
He should be getting DNPs.

[DMAVS41]

Perkins should have been amnestied.
He should be getting DNPs.

Here's the question though. If Perkins only plays 18 minutes a game...rather than the 25 plus he played last year. Is he actually a positive?

See...if they amnesty Perkins..then they have to go out and pay for another big. So not only does it cost the owners money, does it make you better?

And will they want Perkins to guard Howard and or the Memphis front line in the playoffs?

I agree that amnestying him was probably best after the 12 season, but he might actually pay some dividends in the playoffs this year depending on the matchups...

[mjokc]

This is Perkins when he finds out his minutes have been cut.

http://s3.vidimg.popscreen.com/original/6/cGJtUjBHelZ1Mlkx_o_kendrick-perkins-crying-like-a-little-bitch.jpg

[Eric Cartman]

And will they want Perkins to guard Howard

not that difficult to do these days

[russwest0]

Here's the question though. If Perkins only plays 18 minutes a game...rather than the 25 plus he played last year. Is he actually a positive?

See...if they amnesty Perkins..then they have to go out and pay for another big. So not only does it cost the owners money, does it make you better?

And will they want Perkins to guard Howard and or the Memphis front line in the playoffs?

I agree that amnestying him was probably best after the 12 season, but he might actually pay some dividends in the playoffs this year depending on the matchups...

Sorry, Perkins is not a positive with any minutes.

He got shit on by Grizzlies bigs in playoffs last year. Wouldn't mind letting him clown the crybaby Howard tho.

We need to start Adams and use Collison as the backup but mostly go small ball when Adams is on the bench

[barkleynash]

Maybe trade perkins to boston for Gerald Wallace. A better fit. Perkins could be the starting center for Boston in a slower conference.
Wallace could play a fast tempo style with okc. Come off their bench and run. Play some small ball 4 with ibaka at five.

[BlackVVaves]

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

So glad to see Scott Brooks isn't a total idiot.

[KyleKong]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/318/2/8/bane_let_the_games_begin_by_dethoveye96-d5l17ft.gif

[maybeshewill13]

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

So glad to see Scott Brooks isn't a total idiot.
Bit late for that.. but at least he seems to have come to his senses a bit.


http://vine.co/v/hIFmnxEwa0L

How great is our gawd? :bowdown:

[BlackVVaves]

Maybe trade perkins to boston for Gerald Wallace. A better fit. Perkins could be the starting center for Boston in a slower conference.
Wallace could play a fast tempo style with okc. Come off their bench and run. Play some small ball 4 with ibaka at five.

I wonder if Ainge would be dumb enough to do that?

[cos88]

Perkins should have been amnestied.
He should be getting DNPs.

http://imageshack.us/a/img51/9112/mkzk.gif

[ballup]

People really seem to hate Perkins with a passion.:oldlol:

[maybeshewill13]

People really seem to hate Perkins with a passion.:oldlol:
Dude is a straight up **** **** piece of ****ing shit.

[poido123]

People really seem to hate Perkins with a passion.:oldlol:

Fans always hate a player who's getting too much money, starting and stinking it up, or in the way of a promising player playing more minutes. In this case, it's all of the above.

Oh, you can add a bonehead coach who loves Perkins for some reason. OKC fans have wanted Perkins gone for years...

[ballup]

Even if he was on the Celtics and stinking it hard, I couldn't hate him. He has shown that he's a hard working man. He came back months early from his knee injury and it wasn't like he was a physical specimen. He really does try his best, he's just not a decent player.

[el_locoteee]

It's all going according to plan.

Adams/Lamb > Harden for this Thunder team.

When the Thunder win the title this year. Presti should go up to the ESPN NBA countdown deal with Simmons and just slap him in the face and walk off.

They could have trade Serge Ibaka for another decent PF and a pick and keep James Harden.

Harden/Adams/a Decent PF > Adams/Lamp/Ibaka.

[DuMa]

People really seem to hate Perkins with a passion.:oldlol:

not me. I for one welcome my daily dosage of Perkins GIFs

[DMAVS41]

They could have trade Serge Ibaka for another decent PF and a pick and keep James Harden.

Harden/Adams/a Decent PF > Adams/Lamp/Ibaka.

Oh I disagree.

I don't like the fit of Harden/Westbrook/Durant on the court at all. It only works because of their talent. And it's an example of diminishing returns. 3 of them together prevents all of them from playing at their optimal level.

Give me the team that makes the most sense basketball wise...which is the team they have now.

[dunksby]

Dropped Asik/Harkless for him on both my fantasy teams :lol That's how excited I am about him :D

[KG215]

but he's perfect for what the Thunder need when they are healthy. So even though individually I think he's a tad over-rated...he fits his role on the Thunder perfectly and that makes him more valuable than most give him credit for.
Exactly. I understand why some people think he's overrated, and he is to some extent, but int erms of what he gives OKC as a 3rd option alongside KD and Russ, he's pretty ideal. And once or twice ever 5-10 games, you'll get something like 18-11-6(blks) from Ibaka where he makes two or three game altering blocks, and really makes opposing guards/wings hesitant to drive into the lane.

[imdaman99]

Well, that's not really saying a lot. Perkins has been comically bad since joining the Thunder. I think with Adams we need to put it in a different perspective. Right now, as a 20 year old rookie, he already looks like a legit two-way center.
While I agree with you that Perkins is terrible and always has been, he did a pretty good job covering Dirk late in the games when they revenge-swept the Mavs. Ibaka is horribly bad on Dirk. If Adams could become a good defender, it's game over.

[ballup]

While I agree with you that Perkins is terrible and always has been, he did a pretty good job covering Dirk late in the games when they revenge-swept the Mavs. Ibaka is horribly bad on Dirk. If Adams could become a good defender, it's game over.
What? I have to see this. There's no way Perk should be able to guard Dirk. :lol

[Pacquiao]

Best highlight of Perkin's career


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvzvUcypA0