Kendrick Perkins on the loss: Thunder were "outsmarted."

[russwest0]

http://fansided.com/2014/06/01/kendrick-perkins-says-oklahoma-city-thunder-outsmarted-san-antonio-spurs/#!Tu03O


"The Spurs, they weren't more athletic than us, they weren't more talented than us, they just outsmarted us."

Thabo Sefolosha also seemed pretty pissed about some things as well, mainly some of the coaching choices made in the postseason.

Is Perkins right?

[LeBron 06]

Durant is not a great leader right now.....

[SilkkTheShocker]

Or maybe your franchise player should grow a pair of balls. Too busy crying on his mother and backpack shopping. Just an absolute *****. OKC will never win anything.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

Pretty easy to outsmart a team when it's being led by Durant and Westbrook. Scott Brooks doesn't exactly help either :oldlol:

[J Shuttlesworth]

Yes, but they were also out-hustled.

Thunder have probably the most talented roster in the league. The problem is that they have two main guys who want to play hero ball constantly

[hahaitme]

How I picture behind the scenes of OKC

Scott Brooks: Ok, this is what we're doing, Durant you get the ba..

Westbrook: HELL NAH, I GOT THE BALL AND WE DOING THIS

Durant: I agree with Westbrook *nods head*

Ibaka: IBAKA

Everyone else: ...

[JUDGE WITNESS]

Thabo Sefolosha also seemed pretty pissed about some things as well, mainly some of the coaching choices made in the postseason.


lol replacing thabo with reggie was the smartest thing brooks has done

[SilkkTheShocker]

Pretty easy to outsmart a team when it's being led by Durant and Westbrook. Scott Brooks doesn't exactly help either :oldlol:
This also. OKCs two best players have low NBA IQs. With WB being the dumbest player in he league by far with Rose out.

[AirTupac]

You have Dumbaka
Dumbrook
Dumbant
Dumbkins

and of course Dummie Brooks, what do you expect

[andremiller07]

Boris Diaw would be OKC's 3rd most talented player so the Spurs were way more talented. Bellenlli/Gino would both be starters in OKC, hell Austin Daye would probably be the back up SF and contributor on the Thunder over scrubs like Perry Jones.

Reggie Jackson was there 3rd go to guy he literally would be like a 8th/9th option on the Spurs. Not to mention the vast difference in IQ, I mean the Spurs dumbest player would be someone like Patty Mills and he's got a solid basketball IQ and probably one of the highest if he were on the Thunder.

[plowking]

Whoever decided to let Durant handle the ball and try and be the playmaker is the idiot.

Durant clearly goes out there to play for stats. I'm sure he wants to win too, but this year it was just blatantly obvious that he was out there, laying out the carpet, and trying to look dominant statistically in the regular season.

He needs to stick to getting to his spots and moving the ball instead of holding the thing and looks for an assist.

[plowking]

Boris Diaw would be OKC's 3rd most talented player so the Spurs were way more talented. Bellenlli/Gino would both be starters in OKC, hell Austin Daye would probably be the back up SF and contributor on the Thunder over scrubs like Perry Jones.

Ibaka is a better player than Boris Diaw. Belli and Gino sure as hell wouldn't be starting considering Kevin Martin is as good or better than them and he didn't.

Reggie Jackson is a starting PG in this league too. Spurs are deeper, but OKC's 5 best players are better than the Spurs' 5 best.

[davehos]

http://fansided.com/2014/06/01/kendrick-perkins-says-oklahoma-city-thunder-outsmarted-san-antonio-spurs/#!Tu03O



Thabo Sefolosha also seemed pretty pissed about some things as well, mainly some of the coaching choices made in the postseason.

Is Perkins right?

He's wrong. OKC had the two best players on the court but it takes 5 to win a game. The fact remains that OKC bench sucked. It's the same reason the Spurs took care of Portland. You can't win against the Spurs without a bench. They bring it for 48 minutes. They have two rotations that can constantly keep pressure on a team.

Once the Spurs went small ball OKC couldn't hang. Perkins is just pissed because he doesn't fit in against small ball.

[Dr.J4ever]

http://fansided.com/2014/06/01/kendrick-perkins-says-oklahoma-city-thunder-outsmarted-san-antonio-spurs/#!Tu03O



Thabo Sefolosha also seemed pretty pissed about some things as well, mainly some of the coaching choices made in the postseason.

Is Perkins right?
He is absolutely right. Read my link in my thread, "NYtimes: Pop's adjustments pay off". I don't believe in this saying that the Thunder bench is crap. How can they score if they don't have a system that nurtures the other player's talents?

Scott Brooks has to go. It is not Durant or Westbrook's fault.

[SillyRabbit]

Lol @ blaming Durant and Westbrook when it's Brooks who is drawing up the plays.

When a team gets outsmarted, it's on the coach. You expect Durant and Westbrook to be able to think the game at a higher level than Gregg Popovich?

Brooks needs to go if OKC ever hopes to win a championship.

[andremiller07]

Ibaka is a better player than Boris Diaw. Belli and Gino sure as hell wouldn't be starting considering Kevin Martin is as good or better than them and he didn't.

Reggie Jackson is a starting PG in this league too. Spurs are deeper, but OKC's 5 best players are better than the Spurs' 5 best.
So Bellenlli/Gino would not start over Thabo and Jackson? Are you actually being serious?

Reggie Jackson is not a starting PG in this L and if he were he would be one of the worst after Raymond Felton. If Ibaka is better than Diaw why can't he dominate against Matt Bonnar and why was Diaw the biggest reason the Spurs won the last two games by him dominating the paint and playmaking?

The OKC have 3 starters on there entire roster the Spurs have like 8 or 9.

[Freakzilla]

Boris Diaw would be OKC's 3rd most talented player so the Spurs were way more talented. Bellenlli/Gino would both be starters in OKC, hell Austin Daye would probably be the back up SF and contributor on the Thunder over scrubs like Perry Jones.

Reggie Jackson was there 3rd go to guy he literally would be like a 8th/9th option on the Spurs. Not to mention the vast difference in IQ, I mean the Spurs dumbest player would be someone like Patty Mills and he's got a solid basketball IQ and probably one of the highest if he were on the Thunder.


Jeff Ayres. Hate that guy.

[Freakzilla]

It was Brooks' fault. Why did he start Perk in game 6? Why didn't he atleast switch Perk onto Bonner so Ibaka didn't have to choose between leaving him open for three and rotating? Could've started Thabo, Fisher or Lamb in place of Perk, would've given them better spacing.

[andremiller07]

Jeff Ayres. Hate that guy.
Yeah I meant those who actually but,Ayres is just there.

[Freakzilla]

Yeah I meant those who actually but,Ayres is just there.

That's his playing style. Get on the court and do your absolute best not to have any influence on the game. Got a bucket? Gotta give one up on the next play.

[Clyde]

How I picture behind the scenes of OKC

Scott Brooks: Ok, this is what we're doing, Durant you get the ba..

Westbrook: HELL NAH, I GOT THE BALL AND WE DOING THIS

Durant: I agree with Westbrook *nods head*

Ibaka: IBAKA

Everyone else: ...

:roll: :roll:

I am groot

[konex]

I don't think a 51-5 bench scoring advantage in gm 6 is being "outsmarted". Spurs were just a better, deeper team

[imdaman99]

OKC lost to a better team. That's all there really is to say.

This year's Spurs are better than last year's and last year's Spurs were 1 rebound away from beating the Heat, also on the road.

Now if the Spurs were to beat the Heat in 6 or less this year... branstans will have to stop trolling Durant and OKC :oldlol:

[buddha]

San Antonio may have not been the more athletic team but they were the more skilled team though.

[Solid Snake]

How I picture behind the scenes of OKC

Scott Brooks: Ok, this is what we're doing, Durant you get the ba..

Westbrook: HELL NAH, I GOT THE BALL AND WE DOING THIS

Durant: I agree with Westbrook *nods head*

Ibaka: IBAKA

Everyone else: ...

Lmao, I love how he simply states his name.

[rhowen4]

How I picture behind the scenes of OKC

Scott Brooks: Ok, this is what we're doing, Durant you get the ba..

Westbrook: HELL NAH, I GOT THE BALL AND WE DOING THIS

Durant: I agree with Westbrook *nods head*

Ibaka: IBAKA

Everyone else: ...
:lol

[KDthunderup]

We aren't that deep really, outside of Durant/Westbrook/Ibaka/Jackson everyone else is either over the hill or talented but inexperienced. Presti really needs to pick up some better role players in the off-season and hope Adams/Lamb/PJ3 keep improving.

[sd3035]

Or maybe your franchise player should grow a pair of balls. Too busy crying on his mother and backpack shopping. Just an absolute *****. OKC will never win anything.

I don't think it's physically possible for Durunt to wear a backpack unless he ties it around his neck

[tpols]

Ibaka is a better player than Boris Diaw. Belli and Gino sure as hell wouldn't be starting considering Kevin Martin is as good or better than them and he didn't.

Reggie Jackson is a starting PG in this league too. Spurs are deeper, but OKC's 5 best players are better than the Spurs' 5 best.

OKC has the two best players but then SA has arguably the next best 4 in duncan, parker, manu, and leonard. Plus their bench is way better.

[Anaximandro1]

Spurs' biggest weakness (lack of physical abilities due to age) may actually be the cause of their biggest strength (great ball movement)

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/855240203.gif


I like the fact that the Spurs players seem angry. They don't want the ring ... they want to destroy the Heat.


I'm moderately optimistic about the Spurs' chances. Historically, they have reacted well after suffering devastating losses :

- Fisher's miracle shot in 2004 -> Spurs won the NBA title in 2005

- Manu's foul in 2006 -> Spurs won the NBA title in 2007

[jzek]

Too bad Brooks will coach the Thunder for a looooooong time! :lol

[russwest0]

Spurs' biggest weakness (lack of physical abilities due to age) may actually be the cause of their biggest strength (great ball movement)

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/855240203.gif


I like the fact that the Spurs players seem angry. They don't want the ring ... they want to destroy the Heat.


I'm moderately optimistic about the Spurs' chances. Historically, they have reacted well after suffering devastating losses :

- Fisher's miracle shot in 2004 -> Spurs won the NBA title in 2005

- Manu's foul in 2006 -> Spurs won the NBA title in 2007

I remember seeing that play live. It was a thing of beauty.

Problem is Brooks playing Ibaka on Diaw. Shit was so goddamn stupid. Why not just put Perry Jones at the 4 so Ibaka can stay inside like he was going to anyways. Difference is this model doesn't give them wide open shots allowing for even easier ball movement.

My god Pop coached circles around that jackass and it appears it still wasn't enough for Brooks to lose his job.

[sejoon101]

Whoever decided to let Durant handle the ball and try and be the playmaker is the idiot.

Durant clearly goes out there to play for stats. I'm sure he wants to win too, but this year it was just blatantly obvious that he was out there, laying out the carpet, and trying to look dominant statistically in the regular season.

He needs to stick to getting to his spots and moving the ball instead of holding the thing and looks for an assist.

Your boy on your team is doing what exactly? Mind = Shattered

[Hoopz2332]

Whoever decided to let Durant handle the ball and try and be the playmaker is the idiot.

Durant clearly goes out there to play for stats. I'm sure he wants to win too, but this year it was just blatantly obvious that he was out there, laying out the carpet, and trying to look dominant statistically in the regular season.

He needs to stick to getting to his spots and moving the ball instead of holding the thing and looks for an assist.


:lol Durant was trying to be like Lebron instead of Durant

[tmacattack33]

http://fansided.com/2014/06/01/kendrick-perkins-says-oklahoma-city-thunder-outsmarted-san-antonio-spurs/#!Tu03O



Thabo Sefolosha also seemed pretty pissed about some things as well, mainly some of the coaching choices made in the postseason.

Is Perkins right?

Yes, your coach hardly runs any plays on offense besides iso.

And both of your stars are not very smart players at this point in their careers. Westbrook doesn't know when to hold himself back and Durant's passing vision and decision making out of double teams is pretty unimpressive.

[FireDavidKahn]

Perkins just unknowingly took a shot at himself.:oldlol:

[JtotheIzzo]

Boris Diaw would be OKC's 3rd most talented player

Yeah, in a pie eating contest.

[SOD 21]

I won't hesitate to give credit to San Antonio for being the better team this year over Oklahoma City for the following reasons (not in any particular order):

1. There is a huge coaching mismatch on the sidelines
2. San Antonio has a huge advantage in depth over OKC.
3. San Antonio has several post players better than anyone for OKC
4. Spurs are a much better perimeter shooting team
5. The Spurs are a much better passing team that leads to easier shots.

Those are the primary reasons why San Antonio won and credit to them, their organization and their fans. Oklahoma City needs to improve this off-season in each of those areas.

[Darius]

How I picture behind the scenes of OKC

Scott Brooks: Ok, this is what we're doing, Durant you get the ba..

Westbrook: HELL NAH, I GOT THE BALL AND WE DOING THIS

Durant: I agree with Westbrook *nods head*

Ibaka: IBAKA

Everyone else: ...

Lmao this is probably exactly what happens.

[Darius]

Spurs' biggest weakness (lack of physical abilities due to age) may actually be the cause of their biggest strength (great ball movement)

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/855240203.gif


I like the fact that the Spurs players seem angry. They don't want the ring ... they want to destroy the Heat.


I'm moderately optimistic about the Spurs' chances. Historically, they have reacted well after suffering devastating losses :

- Fisher's miracle shot in 2004 -> Spurs won the NBA title in 2005

- Manu's foul in 2006 -> Spurs won the NBA title in 2007

Dat lead pass from Ginobli.... :pimp: :pimp:

That's what basketball is all about.

[andremiller07]

Yeah, in a pie eating contest.
Diaw would be the best playmaker on the entire Thunder roster and have the best post game on the entire squad while being a solid defender with the ability to make a outside shot so therefore he would easily be there 3rd most skilled/talented player.