Who is the best player that you don't find entertaining?

[Fudge]

All-time or current.

Probably between Duncan or LeBron for me. Who you guys got?

[T_L_P]

:biggums:

That defensive positioning...how can you not find that entertaining?

I agree with LeBron. Would also add Garnett and Wilt to the list.

[riseagainst]

lebron

[J Shuttlesworth]

Duncan for sure. Everyone on here talks about LeBron constantly so we know he's entertaining.

[KyrieTheFuture]

I find KD the most boring superstar to watch in the league. I find like 3-4 LeBron games entertaining (Boston Game 6 was incredible) but I haven't enjoyed watching him play on a nightly basis since 2009 probably.

[Mr. Jabbar]

Lebron and its not even remotely close, scratch that, duncan takes the cake

[Mass Debator]

Any great player regardless of style is entertaining to me. Duncan has a beautiful game. The smoothness...the effectiveness...the making it look easyness...

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Probably Aldridge. Or Melo.

[ImKobe]

Duncan & Bran by far.

[Prometheus]

All-time: Karl Malone

Current: James Harden (even though there are probably 15 players I would still rather have for my team... because I like watching all of them play).

The bottom line is that I usually enjoy watching good players.

[Prometheus]

Any great player regardless of style is entertaining to me. Duncan has a beautiful game. The smoothness...the effectiveness...the making it look easyness...

:applause:

[Mr.Kite]

Bran is probably the most entertaining.

There's nothing funnier and more entertaining than epic choke jobs.

[Done_And_Done]

I can't get excited for Melo's game anymore

[T_L_P]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Wa3C8s3Xg

Boring you say?

[T_L_P]

After seeing that in it's entirety..





Duncan. :lol
Damn it. :mad:

[Fudge]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Wa3C8s3Xg

Boring you say?
:roll:

Shit made me laugh. Duncan is that *****.

[Im so nba'd out]

Al Jefferson idk how he grooms all his teammates on all of the teams he's been on into letting him be the 1st option.Everyone better than him i like watching them play

[KingPush]

Easy to not find a player entertaining when youre team gets shit on by them constantly :confusedshrug:

[Fudge]

Easy to not find a player entertaining when youre team gets shit on by them constantly :confusedshrug:
LeBron has a sub .500 record against Houston. :hammerhead:

[KingPush]

LeBron has a sub .500 record against Houston. :hammerhead:
:biggums:

[SpanishACB]

harden and it's not even close

[SugarHill]

Never understood why people think LeBron has a boring game. Feel like they're trying too hard.

[russwest0]

Either LeBron or Harden.

[russwest0]

Never understood why people think LeBron has a boring game. Feel like they're trying too hard.

It's the same reason people don't find Harden appealing. Both have pretty much the exact same game, LeBron is just a better version of Harden so he answers the question better.

[Jlamb47]

Lamarcus Alrdige is boring to me
Lebron James boring to me

[T_L_P]

Surprised at LMA mentions.

Those side pick and rolls are beautiful. :bowdown:

[russwest0]

Duncan is nowhere near this list for me. He is one of the funnest players to watch IMO.

Though I'm a guy who watches shit like an hour long 1986 Boston Celtics Fundementals video for fun :lol

[SugarHill]

It's the same reason people don't find Harden appealing. Both have pretty much the exact same game, LeBron is just a better version of Harden so he answers the question better.

I find LeBron's transition dunks and passes to be incredibly entertaining but to each his own.

Also, it's amusing that you're constantly talking about a player you don't find entertaining but that's none of my business

[T_L_P]

Duncan is nowhere near this list for me. He is one of the funnest players to watch IMO.

Though I'm a guy who watches shit like an hour long 1986 Boston Celtics Fundementals video for fun :lol

Fundamentals and quirkiness.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zv_IjQaKkxM/T327tsOPKhI/AAAAAAAAAHI/MNI_DE070gI/s1600/04032012sanantoniospurs.gif

Anyone else think Isiah was a little boring over the course of a full game?

[IncarceratedBob]

The Spurs in general are boring as hell. No star power whatsoever. I respect them as a squad but I rather watch paint dry than watch one of their games. When I had trouble sleeping a couple of years ago I bought League Pass to watch Spurs games

[russwest0]

I find LeBron's transition dunks and passes to be incredibly entertaining but to each his own.

Also, it's amusing that you're constantly talking about a player you don't find entertaining but that's none of my business

Fans like me get a little free time, they watch shows like sports center from time to time. I know it's a shit network, but I'll indulge occasionally.

And it's like all you see on there is nothing but hype. Same thing with other media networks as well. Even NBA.com's MVP ladder had LeBron at #2 just a few days ago :lol :lol :lol

So yeah I don't talk so much about LeBron, it's more just me laughing at how much of him is purely hype, especially at this stage in his career where he's playing god awful defense most of the time.

[SugarHill]

I'd wager that of all the threads you made in the past year, over 90% are related to LeBron.

[Duggrr]

I really have never enjoyed watching Blake Griffin. Yeah, dunks, cool - but his post moves are absolutely depressing to watch, regardless if they go in or not. He looks like a struggling newborn out there when trying to do something as simple as a hook shot. Keep in mind that I have weird taste - i'd much rather watch Melo or Aldridge over someone like Rose or Westrbook.

[russwest0]

I'd wager that of all the threads you made in the past year, over 90% are related to LeBron.

how much you wanna bet on this, moe?

I'll throw down 1k.

[midatlantic09]

Duncan
Dirk
Karl Malone
Melo
LMA

[SugarHill]

how much you wanna bet on this, moe?

I'll throw down 1k.
I only have 114 :(

[Proctor]

I cannot watch Blake Griffin. Bores me to tears. Then again, his whole team does.

[russwest0]

I only have 114 :(

damn bro better bet like 50 on OKC so when they win it all you'll get 1k and then we can bet :lol

or just make easy ass money online doing nothing like i do lol

[G0ATbe]

In terms of current players, Kevin Love.

[Thorpesaurous]

Karl Malone is probably the most boring of the really great players.

I know half of this is just trolling, but I know people who seriously don't enjoy Bron and I just don't get it. The court vision alone is some of my favorite stuff. I agree that the bulldozer approach to attacking is not the most aesthetically pleasing, he's also gonna do a few things a week that just no one else can do. That lefty catch lob pass layup from behind his head over the weekend was ridiculous.

[penny4president]

Harden and his travel.. i mean euro-step

[Rob123]

The Spurs in general are boring as hell. No star power whatsoever. I respect them as a squad but I rather watch paint dry than watch one of their games. When I had trouble sleeping a couple of years ago I bought League Pass to watch Spurs games


You're exactly what's wrong with this country. God help you and those that have to live with you.

[Rob123]

I think the funniest thing about this thread is that Lebron and Duncan are constantly being brought up.

7 chips in the past 15 years between the two. Anyone that finds flash over success boring should probably reevaluate where they're at in life.

[Done_And_Done]

The Spurs in general are boring as hell. No star power whatsoever. I respect them as a squad but I rather watch paint dry than watch one of their games. When I had trouble sleeping a couple of years ago I bought League Pass to watch Spurs games

Couldn't disagree with this any greater, but to each their own.

[MP.Trey]

Dwight Howard. At least offensively. Has an occasional nice dunk but it's mostly ugly post attempts and even uglier free throws.

[JT123]

Kobe. Don't know how anyone can be entertained by watching a player brick 60% of his shots every night. It was different with Iverson because he at least had nice cross overs and what not, but with Kobe it's nothing but bricks and horrible shot selection. :sleeping

[Bcogswell]

LeBron :sleeping

[Dro]

I think folks are trolling when they say Lebron...Do I think he's that exciting? No, not really but when he makes an unbelievable pass or sprints end to end with super fast speed for a guy his size and goes coast to coast, its definitely not boring...Even his same 1 handed tomahawk dunk is monotonous yes, its not boring, thats an overstatement..I just think some folks don't like him...

But I would have to choose Howard also...He's very athletic but he's very robotic...Even when he catches an alley oop, it just seems so easy...

And how the hell are people saying Duncan? He has every post move in the book and scores at a high clip, how is that boring? He could even unleash a facial from time to time back in the day....

[dannywpt]

7 chips in the past 15 years between the two. Anyone that finds flash over success boring should probably reevaluate where they're at in life.

I'm not gonna have to reevaluate where I'm at in in life because I value being entertained rather than watching LeBron play?

http://replygif.net/i/1355.gif

[Fazotronic]

I think the funniest thing about this thread is that Lebron and Duncan are constantly being brought up.

7 chips in the past 15 years between the two. Anyone that finds flash over success boring should probably reevaluate where they're at in life.

yea ppl that watch freakin basketball and get bored watching duncan or any other guy should reevaluate where they're at in life?
biggest nonsense and most random post of the day. gratz

[turret]

Harden

Drive... line
Drive... line
Drive... line

I mean shit; miss a few FT to see if dwight is payin attention

:sleeping

[Papaya Petee]

Harden or Kobe

LeBrons passing game alone is entertaining enough to tune in to watch him play.

[SwayDizzle]

duncan followed by bronze

[Droid101]

Duncan and LeBron.

Also, funny to see the Duncan/Spurs stans say KG. LOL One of the most entertaining dudes ever, if only for his ridiculous antics.

[navy]

Oh yea, that takes the cake. Duncan is by far the most boring player I've ever witnessed. From aesthetics, to personality, to his smug / annoying foul reaction faces. Tony Parker pretty boring too. That whole team apart from Manu is a snooze fest.
Tony Parker makes amazing layups routinely.

Duncan is "boring" I guess.

[Droid101]

Kobe. Don't know how anyone can be entertained by watching a player brick 60% of his shots every night. It was different with Iverson because he at least had nice cross overs and what not, but with Kobe it's nothing but bricks and horrible shot selection. :sleeping
Guy who started watching basketball in 2013 detected.

Edit: PERSON who started watching basketball in 2013 detected (sorry about the "guy" thing). Might be a female based on their attraction to a certain balding man.

[outbreak]

Lebron, in his first cleveland stint he was entertaining for the pure power he had. Since Miami he's been the best player in the league but all his moves look horrible and he hasn't had the power he used to. He isn't boring but it's just not pretty.

[toxicxr6]

threads like this turn to garbage so fast

Dam Kobe stans... you all say the same thing.. Lebron and Duncan.. every single dam one

Why is that? Because you all know LeBron and Duncan and both better than Kobe.. and it kills you inside.. every thread you gotta come and and try and discredit them.. but every true basketball fan knows your fighting a battle you already lost.. It's impossible to have a legit opinion from you guys with out this crap.

Lebron and Duncan are far better to watch than a stubborn retard throwing up trash shots all game and getting blown out every game


/game over

[TheMan]

I don't see how LeBron's game is boring, I'm far from being a fanboy, and admittedly his game isn't as pleasing to the eye as other past greats but boring he isn't.

To me, I can't get excited over Dwight Howard, he looks like a retard on the low post, horrific footwork. I never was a fan of Melo's game. I was one of the few Bulls fans who was hoping that pudgy phuck would turn down our offer, thank God he did. I don't want that loser anywhere near our team. I also dislike KLove's game, he's an overrated stat padder. The Cavs are going nowhere with that horrific defense, and KLove is a big part of that problem.

[JT123]

threads like this turn to garbage so fast

Dam Kobe stans... you all say the same thing.. Lebron and Duncan.. every single dam one

Why is that? Because you all know LeBron and Duncan and both better than Kobe.. and it kills you inside.. every thread you gotta come and and try and discredit them.. but every true basketball fan knows your fighting a battle you already lost.. It's impossible to have a legit opinion from you guys with out this crap.

Lebron and Duncan are far better to watch than a stubborn retard throwing up trash shots all game and getting blown out every game


/game over
/thread

[SamuraiSWISH]

I don't see how LeBron's game is boring, I'm far from being a fanboy, and admittedly his game isn't as pleasing to the eye as other past greats but boring he isn't.
Agreed.

Especially when his absurd Krypton / HGH given athleticism is popping. I mean, he put his nuts on Mclemore's forehead last season. Head was totally above the rim multiple times. As for his actual game? I never thought his jumper is as ugly as others consider it. His handle, and passing skill for his size is off the charts.

I mean just last game he crossed some dude with a sick behind the back and then a sweet no look dime to AV.

People saying he's boring are trolling. He's not as pleasing as refined footwork of smaller perimeter players like MJ, Kobe, Wade, Iverson, McGrady, etc but he's certainly entertaining. The ratings he draws is proof of it. Greatest since Mike actually in that regard.

Duncan however? C'mon. His game, personality, his look ... he's boring as hell.

[TheMan]

Agreed.

Especially when his absurd Krypton / HGH given athleticism is popping. I mean, he put his nuts on Mclemore's forehead last season. Head was totally above the rim multiple times. As for his actual game? I never thought his jumper is as ugly as others consider it. His handle, and passing skill for his size is off the charts.

I mean just last game he crossed some dude with a sick behind the back and then a sweet no look dime to AV.

People saying he's boring are trolling. He's not as pleasing as refined footwork of smaller perimeter players like MJ, Kobe, Wade, Iverson, McGrady, etc but he's certainly entertaining. The ratings he draws is proof of it. Greatest since Mike actually in that regard.

Duncan however? C'mon. His game, personality, his look ... he's boring as hell.
Gotta disagree with you there, Swish. Peak/prime Timmy D was a hoops clinic on how the game is supossed to be played. While he isn't what he used to be, the fact that he's so fundamentally sound has made him still an effective player nearing his 40s. Flashy he's not but he's far from boring.

[JohnFreeman]

Durant or Harden

[Milbuck]

I honestly don't find CP3's game that entertaining.

[MastaKilla]

Agreed.

Especially when his absurd Krypton / HGH given athleticism is popping. I mean, he put his nuts on Mclemore's forehead last season. Head was totally above the rim multiple times. As for his actual game? I never thought his jumper is as ugly as others consider it. His handle, and passing skill for his size is off the charts.

I mean just last game he crossed some dude with a sick behind the back and then a sweet no look dime to AV.

People saying he's boring are trolling. He's not as pleasing as refined footwork of smaller perimeter players like MJ, Kobe, Wade, Iverson, McGrady, etc but he's certainly entertaining. The ratings he draws is proof of it. Greatest since Mike actually in that regard.

Duncan however? C'mon. His game, personality, his look ... he's boring as hell.

:facepalm :facepalm

The highest rated finals since 98 were 2001, 2004 & 2010..

the lowest rated finals in history was 2007, and 2013 had the lowest rating in 5 years..

The people have spoken, Kobe>bran

http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-tv-ratings-for-the-nba-finals-are-the-worst-in-5-years-2013-6

after 04 the ratings consistently dropped until 08.. and now finals ratings have been falling ever since 2010.

PeoplesChampbe

[Shih508]

Kobe, Melo & Harden.

Poor JLin who has to play with all 3 in his 4 year career.

[RRR3]

How can you not find Lebron exciting? Smh.
I mean he's not exciting when he's in uber passive mode I guess, but for he most part dude is one of the most fun players to watch.

I'm not sure there is any player I consider "boring".

[Heavincent]

That whole team apart from Manu is a snooze fest.

The Spurs were boring in the early/mid 2000's when they turned games into ugly half court slogs. Today's Spurs are totally different though. Their ball movement is amazing...I don't see how any basketball fan would find them boring.

They punked the Heat so bad in the Finals it sent Bran running back to Cleveland...was that not entertaining?

[RRR3]

Swish, how can you say the Spurs are a snooze fest?
They may not be as entertaining as the Thunder, Warriors, Lob City, or Big 3 Heat,
But their passing and 3pt shooting is damn impressive.

[rmt]

Swish, how can you say the Spurs are a snooze fest?
They may not be as entertaining as the Thunder, Warriors, Lob City, or Big 3 Heat,
But their passing and 3pt shooting is damn impressive.

He's just a Spurs hater. When they are dialed in (like in Finals games 3, 4 and 5), it's beautiful basketball - the way the game should be played.

Their defense is not as good as it used to be (where they'd routinely lock down opponents) but still good with Duncan/Leonard/Green. The offense, however, is multi-faceted, multi-dimensional. The passing is exceptional, there's still Parker's penetration (although less reliant these days), elite 3pt shooting, post play (Duncan, Diaw, Leonard) and playmakers all over the place. And when Manu plays well (1 in x games), Spurs are like Federer when he's in "JesusFed" (jaw-dropping) mode - just a whole 'nother level.

This season - they've been bad on offense and good on defense. Hopefully that's just championship hangover, and the offense improves when Mills and Splitter come back.

[Optimus Prime]

LeBron, and it's not even close. What with all the whining and flopping and barreling into the paint like a running back expecting a call every time.

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/LeBron(16).jpg

How can you not appreciate Timmy D? Those fundamentals...schooling the youngins. :bowdown:

Kobe and Duncan are the last of a dying breed.

:kobe:

[SCdac]

Howard ... turnover + foul prone, robotic/predictable moves, no shooting range... Great defender + shot blocker though

[pastis]

duncan

[pastis]

LeBron, and it's not even close. What with all the whining and flopping and barreling into the paint like a running back expecting a call every time.

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/LeBron(16).jpg

How can you not appreciate Timmy D? Those fundamentals...schooling the youngins. :bowdown:

Kobe and Duncan are the last of a dying breed.

:kobe:

:facepalm with nick young you have another kobe.
and michael redd was a kobe too. many kobes out there:biggums:

[IncarceratedBob]

You're exactly what's wrong with this country. God help you and those that have to live with you.
Reported for racism.

[Timmy D for MVP]

It's Dwight Howard. The Rockets are the hardest team to watch right now because Harden is up there too.

[L.A. Jazz]

For me it's Durant.

[fragokota]

Duncan & Harden.

[AirFederer]

I like what I'm reading, especially the JesusFed analogy :applause:

While Timmy on TV might appear boring, I believe he's shy and has another side within the team (no homo). His game has never been boring, doe!


He's just a Spurs hater. When they are dialed in (like in Finals games 3, 4 and 5), it's beautiful basketball - it way the game should be played.

Their defense is not as good as it used to be (where they'd routinely lock down opponents) but still good with Duncan/Leonard/Green. The offense, however, is multi-faceted, multi-dimensional. The passing is exceptional, there's still Parker's penetration (although less reliant these days), elite 3pt shooting, post play (Duncan, Diaw, Leonard) and playmakers all over the place. And when Manu plays well (1 in x games), Spurs are like Federer when he's in "JesusFed" (jaw-dropping) mode - just a whole 'nother level.

This season - they've been bad on offense and good on defense. Hopefully that's just championship hangover, and the offense improves when Mills and Splitter come back.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Tony Parker makes amazing layups routinely.
Not really. Boring around the rim, snooze inducing flair on his pages, yawn worthy dribbling style. Tony Parker is very boring. He was exciting when he was bringing the woman from Desperate Housewives to games.

[SHABBA]

There is almost nothing enjoyable LeBron's game.

The fake 'no look' passes are the absolute nadir.

[Asukal]

Bran is not boring to watch, come on guys.... :facepalm

I absolutely love watching him lose in the finals. :applause: :oldlol:

[konex]

Harden. He is horrible to watch most nights

[Artillery]

Kobe - terrible shot selection, no defense, holds the ball for too long on every possession. It's torture to watch this blackhole.

Lebron has pretty much saved basketball for all the young kids coming up nowadays. You'll have less Nick Young and Jennings type players(guys that idolized Kirby) and more team first superstars that grew up watching the superior player in LBJ.

[Rolando]

Lebron.

zero aesthetic. Dunks like Malone. Not sweet in the post. Shoots with his elbow out.

Would rather watch Kobe.

[Droid101]

Lebron has pretty much saved basketball for all the young kids coming up nowadays.
Yes, yes he has.

#lebroning

[RoseCity07]

Lebron hasn't been that entertaining for a while now. Ever since he was on that 60% FG shooting streak.

He was so fun to watch against OKC in the Finals. I loved seeing him play with urgency when they beat the Spurs the first time. Just amazing the things he was doing because he had to do it. He would catch missed shots and dunk them. Truly just unreal stuff he was doing.

He's a shell of his former self.

[Nash-tastic]

While LeBron does lack finesse but he does occasionally pull up some insane highlight only someone of his athleticism can pull off (Hates it when he takes jumpers or flops though). I find Blake Griffin boring and pretty ugly to watch. I mean he was so exciting when he entered the league at recklessly attacked the rim but now all he has are ugly post moves and an ugly jumper.

[PsychoBe]

Kobe - terrible shot selection, no defense, holds the ball for too long on every possession. It's torture to watch this blackhole.

Lebron has pretty much saved basketball for all the young kids coming up nowadays. You'll have less Nick Young and Jennings type players(guys that idolized Kirby) and more team first superstars that grew up watching the superior player in LBJ.

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/251/files/2014/11/manu-ginobili-lebron-james-nba-san-antonio-spurs-cleveland-cavaliers-850x560.jpg

[leMVP]

Durant easily.

[Prometheus]

Lebron hasn't been that entertaining for a while now. Ever since he was on that 60% FG shooting streak.

He was so fun to watch against OKC in the Finals. I loved seeing him play with urgency when they beat the Spurs the first time. Just amazing the things he was doing because he had to do it. He would catch missed shots and dunk them. Truly just unreal stuff he was doing.

He's a shell of his former self.

sad but true