Goran Dragic is putting up 20ppg on 71%FG and 55%3pt in 26mins through 3 games.

[Encre92]

HANDS DOWN BEST player of the tournament thus far, no question. Need I remind anyone that FIBA is way tougher than the NBA reg season game? FIBA is a contest of the ELITES, best of the best, no scrubs.

Through 3 games Goran Dragic is shooting 70.6% from the field and 54.5% from 3 while putting up 20 pts per game in only 26 minutes.


He's averaging 20.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG and 4.7 APG. In only 26 minutes of action per night. Convert those into per 36 minute stats, and you get 28.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG and 6.5 APG. Best of all? He's shooting 70.6% from the field and 54.5% from deep. He's straight-up dominating.

http://siol.sdn.si/sn/img/12/129/634720794401115472_dragic_goran_198_120508_vp.jpg

[Fudge]

Lmfao @ FIBA being tougher than the NBA. :hammerhead:

[riseagainst]

HANDS DOWN BEST player of the tournament thus far, no question. Need I remind anyone that FIBA is way tougher than the NBA reg season game? FIBA is a contest of the ELITES, best of the best, no scrubs.

Through 3 games Goran Dragic is shooting 70.6% from the field and 54.5% from 3 while putting up 20 pts per game in only 26 minutes.



http://siol.sdn.si/sn/img/12/129/634720794401115472_dragic_goran_198_120508_vp.jpg

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[dubeta]

Can Cavs get him? :eek: :bowdown:

[Encre92]

Lmfao @ FIBA being tougher than the NBA. :hammerhead:
You took my quote out of context idiot. I said NBA REGULAR SEASON GAME.

Reg season is almost like a friendly FIBA game in terms of competition and talent.

FIBA = BEST of the country aka All-Star calibre player roster

Regular season NBA = star players with shit benches and role players.

[stalkerforlife]

Pau and Dragic have been the best players so far.

[Encre92]

Pau and Dragic have been the best players so far.
Good. Recognize greatness that is in front of you.:cheers:

[Fudge]

You took my quote out of context idiot. I said NBA REGULAR SEASON GAME.

Reg season is almost like a friendly FIBA game in terms of competition and talent.

FIBA = BEST of the country aka All-Star calibre player roster

Regular season NBA = star players with shit benches and role players.
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What a dumbass.

[Encre92]

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What a dumbass.
Dumb for what? Saying that FIBA > Reg season? How am I wrong in that?:facepalm

[Cocaine80s]

He looks like a ****ing nerd

[no pun intended]

Dumb for what? Saying that FIBA > Reg season? How am I wrong in that?:facepalm
How are you not.

[Encre92]

How are you not.
Xenophobic posters here in denial.

FIBA is clearly better than reg season games. Not playoffs/finals though I'll admit.

[Encre92]

He looks like a ****ing nerd
You look like a nerd

[Beastmode88]

So are you dragic?

[Fudge]

Dumb for what? Saying that FIBA > Reg season? How am I wrong in that?:facepalm
:hammerhead: :hammerhead:

[el gringos]

Dumb for what? Saying that FIBA > Reg season? How am I wrong in that?:facepalm
Maybe that outside of team USA 80-90% of the players in the tourney couldn't make the NBA?

[Encre92]

Maybe that outside of team USA 80-90% of the players in the tourney couldn't make the NBA?
not "couldn't".

They chose not to.

[TaLvsCuaL]

Too many NBA and international missing stars. The tournament quality worsened this year and Dragic is among the best remaining players.

[el gringos]

not "couldn't".

They chose not to.
So did I

[stalkerforlife]

I agree FIBA basketball is better competition than the regular season NBA.

The only reason it doesn't seem competitive, is because team USA has a team full of stars.

A regular team in the NBA would lose in this FIBA tournament, no question.

[Encre92]

I agree FIBA basketball is better competition than the regular season NBA.

The only reason it doesn't seem competitive, is because team USA has a team full of stars.

A regular team in the NBA would lose in this FIBA tournament, no question.
I agree with you. And yes your reasoning is valid.:cheers:

[fiddy]

So are you dragic?
Its been known for a week. Probably decided to switch alts since no negs, what a piece of shit.

[Akrazotile]

Can the Rockets get him?



Oh wait.

[Encre92]

Its been known for a week. Probably decided to switch alts since no negs, what a piece of shit.
This thread isn't even about Ko_ _ or Leb _ _ _.

So please don't bring your trolling/bashing crap in here. I wanna discuss/credit my favorite player Goran Dragic.

So GTFO.

[Encre92]

Can the Rockets get him?



Oh wait.
They had Dragic AND Lowry.:oldlol: :facepalm

[MVBallin2K]

You took my quote out of context idiot. I said NBA REGULAR SEASON GAME.

Reg season is almost like a friendly FIBA game in terms of competition and talent.

FIBA = BEST of the country aka All-Star calibre player roster

Regular season NBA = star players with shit benches and role players.


So you're telling me that you'd rather watch the one sided FIBA games with teams that don't belong against other teams than watch just about any game in the Western conference?

You can argue that there are blowouts in the regular season but are those not more entertaining with oops and other spectacular plays compared to a bad team playing like chickens with their heads cut off? There are real fun games with FIBA but let's not act like every game is a classic and just because every team is the best of their country they're great. Some NBA benches are better than some of the countries teams in this tournament...

Anyways, I'd argue Gasol has been better so far and the only reason his stats fell is because he's played less minutes. Won't shortchange Dragic though, he's been good.

[fiddy]

This thread isn't even about Ko_ _ or Leb _ _ _.

So please don't bring your trolling/bashing crap in here. I wanna discuss/credit my favorite player Goran Dragic.

So GTFO.
As a matter of fact, you just brought them up i never said anything about them. And you should be perma banned for multiple violations of the forum rules and avoiding bans.

[BoutPractice]

OP is correct that a lot of FIBA games are tougher than NBA regular season games. Playoffs is another matter of course...

It's not just the competition, Dragic is a beast and is just entering his prime. He plays in a crowded backcourt (might be fixed with a trade), but he's an all-NBA candidate next year.

[fiddy]

OP is correct that a lot of FIBA games are tougher than NBA regular season games. Playoffs is another matter of course...

It's not just the competition, Dragic is a beast and is just entering his prime. He plays in a crowded backcourt (might be fixed with a trade), but he's an all-NBA candidate next year.
Dragic is vastly underrated, ill go further and say he is an MVP candidate caliber player.

[Encre92]

Dragic is vastly underrated, ill go further and say he is an MVP candidate caliber player.
Good.

[JohnMax]

Look up Dragics shotchart. He shoots the highest fieldgoal percentage at the rim for PGs.

Its why he shot over 50 percent.
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[Encre92]

Look up Dragics shotchart. He shoots the highest fieldgoal percentage at the rim for PGs.

Its why he shot over 50 percent.
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Yes. He's INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED as a scorer.

Everybody is jerking themselves over Curry but Dragic is by far the better pure shooter and cutter. Just because he's not american, he gets overlooked.:facepalm

[fiddy]

Yes. He's INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED as a scorer.

Everybody is jerking themselves over Curry but Dragic is by far the better pure shooter and cutter. Just because he's not american, he gets overlooked.:facepalm
Delusional :facepalm

[Jakeh008]

The top 10 NBA teams would probably be better then about 90% of this tournament...

There is a reason Dragic is doing so good. He is a solid NBA player and has the ability to dominate inferior competition.

[kennethgriffin]

dragic makes good use of his opportunities. too bad ISH's dragic isnt nearly as efficient when making accounts

[wally_world]

Cant wait for my Suns to prove to the haters last season wasn't just a fluke :pimp:

[Encre92]

Delusional :facepalm
Numbers don't lie.

Goran Dragic is more efficient FG and 3pt wise compared to Curry. Then again, you're a fan of Kobe, so chucking probably appeals to you more.

[fiddy]

Numbers don't lie.

Goran Dragic is more efficient FG and 3pt wise compared to Curry. Then again, you're a fan of Kobe, so chucking probably appeals to you more.
Prove it.

[SexSymbol]

You look like a nerd
I wonder what this forum would be without you?
Besides bearable

[Encre92]

Prove it.
Dragic shot 50% while Curry didn't even come close to.

Miss one make one, something Curry couldn't do.:roll: :facepalm

[dubeta]

So not even Kobe (who's 3 inches taller and much more athletic) could ever shoot 50% like Dragic did last year? :applause: :bowdown:

[fiddy]

Dragic shot 50% while Curry didn't even come close to.

Miss one make one, something Curry couldn't do.:roll: :facepalm
You are wasting my time

Last Season Dragic made 122 3ptointers on 299 attempts or 40.8%
while Curry made 261 3pters on 615 attempts or 42.4%
Curry is by far more productive and more efficient shooter. GTFO

[Encre92]

You are wasting my time

Last Season Dragic made 122 3ptointers on 299 attempts or 40.8%
while Curry made 261 3pters on 615 attempts or 42.4%
Curry is by far more productive and more efficient shooter. GTFO
Overall FG% please.

Dragic is clearly the better player compared to Curry.

[BrownEye007]

Xenophobic posters here in denial.

FIBA is clearly better than reg season games. Not playoffs/finals though I'll admit.
Proof? And you said in the op there's no scrubs in the tournament. What happened to Kyrie Irving being a scrub?

[Encre92]

So not even Kobe (who's 3 inches taller and much more athletic) could ever shoot 50% like Dragic did last year? :applause: :bowdown:
Kobe WISHES he shoot that well.

[Encre92]

Proof? And you said in the op there's no scrubs in the tournament. What happened to Kyrie Irving being a scrub?
Compared to Austin Rivers and the likes Kyrie is a star.

But compared to All-Stars? Kyrie is nothing more than a chucker.

[dubeta]

Compared to Austin Rivers and the likes Kyrie is a star.

But compared to All-Stars? Kyrie is nothing more than a chucker.

:applause:

The newest member of the LeBron family is learning fast

[Encre92]

Speaking of Kyrie, only in FIBA does he try and learn defense. Says alot of the competition out there. Hope the kid keeps up the defensive mindset.

[Walker]

Never ceases to amaze me just how poor the level of trolling is around here..

[masonanddixon]

Best PG in the NBA.

[Encre92]

Best PG in the NBA.
:cheers:

[dunksby]

Not the majority of FIBA games, games between top 10 countries are tougher and more intense than a Wolves vs Hawks game though. In case USA and Spain meet in the semis or finals I'd say that would qualify on par with a PO first round match-up.

[JohnMax]

2013-14 Shot Chart

Goran Dragic (http://vorped.com/bball/index.php/player/shotchart/869-Goran-Dragic/season/2013-2014-REG)

http://i.imgur.com/xL6EFxZ.png

Stephen Curry (http://vorped.com/bball/index.php/player/shotchart/1041-Stephen-Curry/season/2013-2014-REG)

http://i.imgur.com/hUhHvTP.png

[SpanishACB]

Just curious, if all of you think FIBA is weak competition, why aren't USA guards putting even remotely similar stats?

Why is not one single USA player putting similar stats to the NBA PER MINUTE? Besides Davis, and even then.

Even if you added Harden, Curry and Irving's averages, Dragic is owning them.

[OmniStrife]

Just curious, if all of you think FIBA is weak competition, why aren't USA guards putting even remotely similar stats?

Why is not one single USA player putting similar stats to the NBA PER MINUTE? Besides Davis, and even then.

Even if you added Harden, Curry and Irving's averages, Dragic is owning them.

Cause Dragic has to carry his team while US is LOADED with talent.

[SpanishACB]

Cause Dragic has to carry his team while US is LOADED with talent.

I'm still missing the point then, aren't NBA teams loaded with talent?

Dragic just has incredibly better fundamentals, don't look for scape goats. USA doesn't need to learn the game when they can just run the game by running and jumping in the game.

If Harden was asked to run a team, his IQ would only allow to run ISO after ISO pick and roll after pick and roll. He doesn't even have an answer for zone.

Fact remains, tactically speaking, they're lagging behind, but they don't need to sit and learn plays when they can win games by ISO and counters. I get that, nothing wrong with it.

[Encre92]

Just curious, if all of you think FIBA is weak competition, why aren't USA guards putting even remotely similar stats?

Why is not one single USA player putting similar stats to the NBA PER MINUTE? Besides Davis, and even then.

Even if you added Harden, Curry and Irving's averages, Dragic is owning them.
This.:applause: