What's wrong with Paul George?

[PieceOfFelt]

He's been playing like shit lately. His shooting has been abysmal. Perhaps he needs a break, he's never had to carry a load this big. It's disappointing that he seems to be regressing as the season moves along.

[Fire Colangelo]

Had a hot start, coming back down to Earth. Happens to somebody every year.

[Black and White]

Has great teammates that can have a big game any night

[Milbuck]

Had a hot start, coming back down to Earth. Happens to somebody every year.
This

[ABfor3]

Had a hot start, coming back down to Earth. Happens to somebody every year.
Pretty much this

[BlazerRed]

Hopefully just resting to keep himself fresh and shut down Lediva in the playoffs :pimp:

[Smook A.]

He's a good player but not a superstar. Definitely not a top 3 player like most people say he is

[navy]

Had a hot start, coming back down to Earth. Happens to somebody every year.
/thread

[navy]

Hopefully just resting to keep himself fresh and shut down Lediva in the playoffs :pimp:
Lebron averaged 30/10 on 50% shooting vs the Pacers last year. Shut Lediva the fvck down. :oldlol:

[moe94]

3rd best player in the league. His defense puts him on Durant's level. Might take him over Durant because of age. Superduperstar. Where's the goons spitting this shit. They're ghost.

[JohnFreeman]

He's been playing like shit lately. His shooting has been abysmal. Perhaps he needs a break, he's never had to carry a load this big. It's disappointing that he seems to be regressing as the season moves along.
You seen how stacked that team is?

[Lebron23]

Had a hot start, coming back down to Earth. Happens to somebody every year.


This

People called him the best player in the game back in November. PG is good, but he's still not yet a first tier NBA Superstar.

[Lebron23]

Lebron averaged 30/10 on 50% shooting vs the Pacers last year. Shut Lediva the fvck down. :oldlol:


The guy is an alternate account. He's not even a Blazers fan. He needs to watch the eastern conference finals. LBJ outplayed PG in that series.

[moe94]

Hopefully just resting to keep himself fresh and shut down Lediva in the playoffs :pimp:
George can shut down LeBron?:roll:

[BlazerRed]

The guy is an alternate account. He's not even a Blazers fan. He needs to watch the eastern conference finals. LBJ outplayed PG in that series.
You mean a young PG with barely any playoff experience against a prime Lebron? Surprise surprise. PG won't shut down Leflop, but I think he'll do a much better job this year and most importantly, lead his team to victory.

[moe94]

You mean a young PG with barely any playoff experience against a prime Lebron? Surprise surprise. PG won't shut down Leflop, but I think he'll do a much better job this year and most importantly, lead his team to victory.
Everyone and their mother knows the Pacers won't win for perimeter play. Slow down.

[Joyner82reload]

He's no Kevin Durant...or even LeBron James for that matter

[Jetballer24]

I dont think there is anything wrong with him he is just an extremely inconsistent player. Go back and look at his playoff games from last year he had some great games and some absolute no shows. People remember game 7 in the ECF where he was only 2-9 with 7 points, but in round 1 against the Hawks he was 2-10 for 4 points in game 6 which the Pacers won. I have watched him throughout this recent stretch though and he is just playing really lazy. He always settles for 3s or long twos instead of driving to the basket even though at the end of quarters he displays the ability to do so. Its too bad he does not play with the intensity Lance Stephenson does because he could be something else.

[jalbert009]

Like what other posters said earlier he had a hot start. I personally dont feel like he is a true alpha player. To me, he sort of comes across as what Pippen would have been like had he not been paired with Jordan most of his career.

[Lebron23]

You mean a young PG with barely any playoff experience against a prime Lebron? Surprise surprise. PG won't shut down Leflop, but I think he'll do a much better job this year and most importantly, lead his team to victory.

Where was PG in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals?? At the same age Lebron beat the veteran Pistons in 6 games. Lebron would still outplay PG and with a healthy Wade I think they beat the stacked Pacers in 6 or 7 games.

[BlazerRed]

Everyone and their mother knows the Pacers won't win for perimeter play. Slow down.
If he were to help slow down Lebron and put up 20PPG (which I think he's capable) is that not worthy of props? Come on, of course Hibbert will be that anchor and probably the most important part of the puzzle for the Pacers, but PG is the spiritual leader of that team. He brings the energy.

[Human Error]

And majority of ISH think he is a top 2 MVP candidate. :facepalm

[HoopsFanNumero1]

He got overrated in the ECF last year and it carried over to this year. He's just reverting to the norm right now. This should have been expected.

[Lebron23]

Like what other posters said earlier he had a hot start. I personally dont feel like he is a true alpha player. To me, he sort of comes across as what Pippen would have been like had he not been paired with Jordan most of his career.


me too. The guy is like the RIP Hamilton of his team . Richard led his team in scoring, but of course PG is a better all around player and better individual player than Hamilton. I am just comparing their roles. Prime Pippen is still better than PG.

[DaSeba5]

Which is why I laughed at the overreaction at the beginning of the season. He's a good player, but not a super star yet.

[Jetballer24]

He got overrated in the ECF last year and it carried over to this year. He's just reverting to the norm right now. This should have been expected.

I disagree his norm is not as bad as he is playing right now.

[jalbert009]

And majority of ISH think he is a top 2 MVP candidate. :facepalm
I dunno man, I dont think many people had him over Durant and Bron. But you can argue he's top 3 considering team record.

[Miller for 3]

me too. The guy is like the RIP hamilton of his team . Richard led his team in scoring, but of course PG is a better all around player than Hamilton. I am just comparing their roles.

Lebron is more Rip Hamilton. Wade is the alpha of the Heat. They have a losing record without him, and a winning record without Lebron. Lebron is like Stephon Marbury, a career loser who is a cancer to his team. Maybe he can win when he goes to China after being banned for HGH use and paying off refs before games (lockout and injury plagued 2013 rings don't count)

[JohnFreeman]

Lebron is more Rip Hamilton. Wade is the alpha of the Heat. They have a losing record without him, and a winning record without Lebron. Lebron is like Stephon Marbury, a career loser who is a cancer to his team. Maybe he can win when he goes to China after being banned for HGH use and paying off refs before games (lockout and injury plagued 2013 rings don't count)
:rolleyes:

[Lebron23]

Which is why I laughed at the overreaction at the beginning of the season. He's a good player, but not a super star yet.


Current Pacers reminds me of the 2000's Detroit Pistons. They don't have a legit NBA Superstar, but they were one of the deepest and most well balanced team in the league.

[Lebron23]

Lebron is more Rip Hamilton. Wade is the alpha of the Heat. They have a losing record without him, and a winning record without Lebron. Lebron is like Stephon Marbury, a career loser who is a cancer to his team. Maybe he can win when he goes to China after being banned for HGH use and paying off refs before games (lockout and injury plagued 2013 rings don't count)


Terrible gimmick account. Did jeffrey banned your 2 primary accounts?? You are not even a Pacers fan

[JohnFreeman]

Crunk Juice tried to argue that George is better than Melo at everything but scoring. Melo averages more rebounds and blocks :oldlol:

[Legends66NBA7]

me too. The guy is like the RIP Hamilton of his team . Richard led his team in scoring, but of course PG is a better all around player and better individual player than Hamilton. I am just comparing their roles. Prime Pippen is still better than PG.

DeMar DeRozan is a better comparison to Richard Hamilton, season by season. Although, I believe DeMar will be the better overall player.

[Miller for 3]

ITT

Beta player fans get butthurt that the alphas of the league (Durant, George, Wade, Kobe, Aldridge) are destroying their idols

[jalbert009]

Current Pacers reminds me of the 2000's Detroit Pistons. They don't have a legit NBA Superstar, but they were one of the deepest and most well balanced team in the league.
I agree. But to be fair PG stands out more as the superior player in this team. I couldnt decide who was the best player in the 2000s Pistons.

[Lebron23]

He's averaging 15.8 ppg on 31.8 FG% in their last 5 games, and the Pacers are 4-1.

[DaSeba5]

Current Pacers reminds me of the 2000's Detroit Pistons. They don't have a legit NBA Superstar, but they were one of the deepest and most well balanced team in the league.

That's not a bad comparison. I see it.

[JohnFreeman]

I agree. But to be fair PG stands out more as the superior player in this team. I couldnt decide who was the best player in the 2000s Pistons.
Chauncey or Sheed

[jalbert009]

That's not a bad comparison. I see it.
Too bad that Pistons team drafted darko over Melo. Other wise they could have been competing for a ring right till the late 00's. :lol

[retaxis]

Lets be honest, no one is stopping Heat from 3 peat. Hibbert is over rated, West is getting older (around same age as battier/haslem/bird) and PG will not be able to beat Lebron in any scenario. Fact is Heat has Oden this year when they only had Bird last year so chances are much higher to beat the pacers this year then last.

[Miller for 3]

He's averaging 15.8 ppg on 31.8 FG% in their last 5 games, and the Pacers are 4-1.

Lebron averages 19ppg on 51 TS% against handchecking. Prime Shawn Marion > prime Lebron

[Lebron23]

ITT

Beta player fans get butthurt that the alphas of the league (Durant, George, Wade, Kobe, Aldridge) are destroying their idols


Back to back Finals MVP. George wants to be an NBA Superstar. He needs to play like one.

[PieceOfFelt]

Too bad that Pistons team drafted darko over Melo. Other wise they could have been competing for a ring right till the late 00's. :lol

Or they could have drafted Wade and become a dynasty.

[jalbert009]

Chauncey or Sheed
Thats what I mean. It was hard to decide who was the best player or while were at it, who was the most important player too because Big Ben was an extremely good defensive anchor.

[Lebron23]

Lebron averages 19ppg on 51 TS% against handchecking. Prime Shawn Marion > prime Lebron


4x NBA MVP, and 2x Finals MVP. SO STFU. I just reported your 3rd alternate account. I think it's time to create a new one.

[JohnFreeman]

Too bad that Pistons team drafted darko over Melo. Other wise they could have been competing for a ring right till the late 00's. :lol
I would have loved to have seen Melo on the Pistons.
Billups
Rip
Melo
Sheed
Wallace :eek:

Melo might not have started though

[Droid101]

His team is winning without him having to do much.

[Miller for 3]

4x NBA MVP, and 2x Finals MVP. SO STFU. I just reported your 3rd alternate account. I think it's time to create a new one.

:oldlol: :lol :roll:

Referring to lockout and injury filled seasons :roll:

I'm sure you will be posting his China accolades when he is deported there for HGH use and paying the refs

[jalbert009]

I would have loved to have seen Melo on the Pistons.
Billups
Rip
Melo
Sheed
Wallace :eek:

Melo might not have started though
Maybe not in the first year but he would have easily taken over Prince's starting role in his sophomore year.

[Mure]

:oldlol: :lol :roll:

Referring to lockout and injury filled seasons :roll:

I'm sure you will be posting his China accolades when he is deported there for HGH use and paying the refs

Ignoring this dude for sheer retardation.

[Legends66NBA7]

Thats what I mean. It was hard to decide who was the best player or while were at it, who was the most important player too because Big Ben was an extremely good defensive anchor.

Ben Wallace was their most important player. Billups was the better overall 2 way player and their floor general. Rasheed Wallace was alright playing a team first oriented role but sometimes his antics got the better of him and his team... and Richard Hamilton was their main scorer.

[Lebron23]

His team is winning without him having to do much.


That's why He's still not yet an NBA Superstar. Superstars put up consistent numbers every game. Superstars get criticize when his team losses a game or if he has a terrible game. He was shooting poorly in his recent games, and no ones even starts a thread about it until today.

[JohnFreeman]

That Pistons team was incredible to watch. Billups was one of my favourite PGs sigh

[mentallooser]

They're still winning. The good thing about the team is their ability to share the load and different people can carry it for awhile so no one gets too worn out over the course of the season.

[Legends66NBA7]

That's not a bad comparison. I see it.

Thing is, I think most can see that George is the better player on most nights for the Pacers. You never really got that from the 00's Pistons. They were a very well balanced ball club.

[Lebron23]

Ignoring this dude for sheer retardation.


Yup. He's just a gimmick account. Lebron passed the Olympic Style Drug Test. Lebron is not afraid of needles and blood.

[Akrazotile]

He's been playing like shit lately. His shooting has been abysmal. Perhaps he needs a break, he's never had to carry a load this big. It's disappointing that he seems to be regressing as the season moves along.


OP you've never had to swallow a load this big.

Oh wait, YOU DO ALL TEH TIMEZ

[houston]

that whole squad overrated

[retaxis]

The thing with PG is that he is still young and doesn't square himself up to the basket when he takes a shot too often. He just thinks he is 'superstar' level all of a sudden and don't need to focus on squaring up...result is miss miss miss hit miss hit miss.

[Lebron23]

That Pistons team was incredible to watch. Billups was one of my favourite PGs sigh

Prime Ben Wallace was my favorite Piston. One of the best defensive players of all time.

[JohnFreeman]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5vdbx2m2V1ruj0bpo1_r1_1280.jpg
:cry:

[PieceOfFelt]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5vdbx2m2V1ruj0bpo1_r1_1280.jpg
:cry:

Great team. Odd that Prince isn't in the photo.

[JohnFreeman]

Great team. Odd that Prince isn't in the photo.
Probably the photographer :oldlol:

[PieceOfFelt]

Sheed was the true badass on that team. After they picked him up they took off.

[SamuraiSWISH]

I called it, and all the over zealous Kobe stans ready to hop the bandwagon to find a challenger to LeBron. I said PG was good but people declaring him a superstar after a quarter of just one season is absurd.

[Lebron23]

I called it, and all the over zealous Kobe stans ready to hop the bandwagon to find a challenger to LeBron. I said PG was good but people declaring him a superstar after a quarter of just one season is absurd.

I remember that. I think It was Deuce_Bigalow who created that thread.

[ClutchOver9000]

Overrated happened.

Don't get me wrong... George is a very good player (with clear superstar potential) but he's not on the level of a LeBron or a KD, I personally don't even consider him better than Melo or Westbrook (my opinion). Doesn't mean he can't or won't soon be though.

The dude is an all-star level player fortunate enough to play on a supremely talented squad. Nothing more, nothing less.

He had a sizzling hot start to the year, he's cooled off as was expected.

[Smook A.]

Overrated happened.

Don't get me wrong... George is a very good player (with clear superstar potential) but he's not on the level of a LeBron or a KD, I personally don't even consider him better than Melo or Westbrook (my opinion). Doesn't mean he can't or won't soon be though.

The dude is an all-star level player fortunate enough to play on a supremely talented squad. Nothing more, nothing less.

He had a sizzling hot start to the year, he's cooled off as was expected.
I think lebron, durant, westbrook, melo, davis, curry, harden, cousins, love, aldridge and cp3 are better than pg

[Fresh Kid]

he was never a superstar, he was just overrated to be one. End thread.

[moe94]

he was never a superstar, he was just overrated to be one. End thread.

Thread isn't about Melo doe

:coleman:

[Fresh Kid]

Thread isn't about Melo doe

:coleman:
tha same niguh who had 62 points, multiple all star, never missed playoffs in a 10 year span, 2 olympic gold medals, scoring champ, and a mens ncaa basketball title?:lol.........:rolleyes: :facepalm :biggums: :coleman:

[moe94]

tha same niguh who had 62 points, multiple all star, never missed playoffs in a 10 year span, 2 olympic gold medals, scoring champ, and a mens ncaa basketball title?:lol.........:rolleyes: :facepalm :biggums: :coleman:

You know Melo is a joke when you have to talk about Olympic medals, college and scoring titles.

You're not helping your cause.

I was joking, by the way, but now I might be serious. :biggums:

[JohnFreeman]

he was never a superstar, he was just overrated to be one. End thread.
How can anyone say George is better than Melo?

[Fresh Kid]

You know Melo is a joke when you have to talk about Olympic medals, college and scoring titles.

You're not helping your cause.

I was joking, by the way, but now I might be serious. :biggums:
so whats that make paulina george then since he never won olympic medals, college and scoring titles then?:lol

[Fresh Kid]

How can anyone say George is better than Melo?
They are hundredz of delusonal, and salty ass haterz who think so on this board and george got more votes than melo to start this year for tha east which iz simply preposterous and unbelievable bullshit:facepalm :banghead:

[JohnFreeman]

They are hundredz of delusonal, and salty ass haterz who think so on this board and george got more votes than melo to start this year for tha east which iz simply preposterous and unbelievable bullshit:facepalm :banghead:
Melo getting disrespected

[I.R.Beast]

ever heard of something called a slump?....he'll be fine...

[IncarceratedBob]

He's a role player

[NumberSix]

Left his balls in Miami.

He loves to hit the late night club, drank and buzz.

[ImKobe]

Knew he'd come back down to earth mid-season because his offensive game is not that polished, was hot from 3 for a while but it stopped falling.

[Frozen1]

Overrated player who got relevant because his team have good players and coaching, and also a good record.

[Ratnik]

He's a good player but not a superstar. Definitely not a top 3 player like most people say he is
This.