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Re: Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri being targeted by his old team, the Toronto Raptors?

jprovance1 — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:13:06 -0000

Why isn't he under contract yet??????? Just give him the money so there wont be that chance someone else ca get hi,

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

George McDowell — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:58:04 -0000

Here's what matters: Winning championships. Worrying about being left off the 2nd team of... anything, is for losers.

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

AmLowLife — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:27:48 -0000

Yeah, and Marc Gasol with Defensive Player of the Year and didn't make 1st team? How does that work?

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

AmLowLife — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:27:00 -0000

It would be interesting to see the stats on when AI was actually covering Curry. Every time he was on Curry, the Warriors would run a high pick knowing that Denver always switches on those.

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

Not for long — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:05:28 -0000

He sure didn't seem to show up as a stopper on Curry now did he?

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

Neil — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:16:28 -0000

Agreed, he was much better in the 2nd half of the season.

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

Ben — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:50:44 -0000

TBH Ty didn't deserve the all star game. He was a lot better in the second half of the season than the first which most people agree was a little disappointing.

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

Ben — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:49:54 -0000

Yea a total joke that he didn't make it.

Re: Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri calls Iguodala’s all-defensive snub “just shocking”

Neil — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:14 -0000

Absolutely absurd! If he played for the Lakers, Heat or any other big city team we'd be talking about his selection. It's always the same story unfortunately, no love for Denver or its elite players (case in point, Ty Lawson being snubbed for this year's All Star Team)!

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Robert Zirinsky — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:10 -0000

This vote is awarded by coaches, not sportswriters looking at "advanced statistics". Coaches respect good defensive teams and anchors on those teams more than they do individual players who might happen to play good defense. And I think it's deserved that 3 players on the Grizzlies got recognized.

The Nuggets? Iggy was okay, but he made a lot of mistakes too and looked very disengaged at times.

The coaches also respect being good on defense WHILE being a huge part on the team and having an offensive game. If you can be Lebron or CP3 while still being great on defense, that's very noteworthy. Unless you're a hustle guy like tony allen or Joakim Noah--which Iggy most certainly is not--it's best to leave him off the team.

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Robert Zirinsky — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:18 -0000

So true lol

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

John Myers — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:35:20 -0000

agitator.... :-)

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Gregory Houston — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:19:22 -0000

How is Carmelo Anthony left off this list...

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Mak P — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:45:03 -0000

That's cause you have a coach and a team that's not known for their defense. Karl doesn't know anything about defense. Get someone who does

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

googergieger — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:20:05 -0000

On/off numbers say Iggy is as good as Noah is for the Bulls when it comes to defense. Synergy say he is one of the best and the best of people given votes for defensive team honors when it comes to defending in isolation situations. He is the one real change from last year to this year, where Nuggets went from close to dead last in points per possession to eleventh. Even greater post all star break. Ibaka is a poor one on one defender and is a one dimensional shot blocker. The Knicks were better when Chandler was off the court than when he was on it defensively. James isn't called for fouls ever and in isolation defense he isn't even top five at his position. The awards are based on hype and hype alone. People that vote for the awards should have to write something explaining why they voted that way and giving valid arguments as to why they voted that way as well. The On/Off numbers are available on NBA's website. The synergy stats are available on synergy.

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Jamie — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:55:04 -0000

Iguodala sucks? You sound like a bitter fan from Philly or something. It doesn't seem like you watch any Nuggets games to see what impact the man has on the team DEFENSIVELY. Some of you people are clearly blind and hating on the man just because he was struggling with his offense on a team that he just got with for the first season only, after he was with one team for many years. This is all-defensive team, not offense. The man is a great defender and does more than just dunk you idiot.

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Jay — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:54:42 -0000

He IS a homer Nuggets reporter. That's the reason he sounds like one.

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Jay — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:53:37 -0000

No big surprise. Iguodala sucks. So does Faried. The only "skill" either of them possess is dunking a basketball (something EVERY NBA player can do.)

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

jmpmk2 — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:19:41 -0000

I agree with both comments whole-heartedly. Faried is the worst defensive player on the Nuggets and citation is needed the unnamed statistics you've referenced.

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

Ryan — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:27:23 -0000

Faried getting a single vote is even more ridiculous than Iguodala being overlooked.

Re: Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala kept off of NBA’s all-defensive teams

5280broncosfan — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:19:41 -0000

I've asked before and I'll ask again: If advanced stats prove your point, include them on your post. You've claimed before that Iggy's clearly worthy of consideration, yet never actually prove why. It's kind of lazy reporting and just makes you sound like a homer Nuggets reporter when you make claims and have zero data other than opinion to back it up. Please show your findings.

Re: More Masai Ujiri quotes about the Nuggets moving forward

John bacarella — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:40:20 -0000

We need a coach who isn't married to certain players. The difference in the gs series was , mark Jackson letting young hot players play Barnes, green, and Ezekiel play and perform. Why Julian stone was not used more often to stop curry. If brewer isn't shooting well, Jordan Hamilton and Fournier can. The only big that can post and has a decent jump shot in mozgov can't play because he is behind Kareem Abdul Jabari and Hakeem in the rotation.

Re: More Masai Ujiri quotes about the Nuggets moving forward

Bob Dolan — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:35:12 -0000

GK and UJIRI-Not the answer. Fresh start needed???

GK is an advisor not a floor coach-KIZ said it right

kick him upstairs and think forward with new people

Too much of a stigma trying to re-construct a positive
winning attitude moving forward.
Remember GK is not going to change his coaching concepts which by my standards
are not bad but need to be tweaked notably with Larson and the BIGS on both ends of the court?????????????
GM needs to get a grip and insert the needs of the franchise not being the gentleman he appears to be it won't work with the NUGS mainstream-A winner in the WCF'S is a mandate nothing less will be unacceptable!!!
Pretty obvious conclusions but will it happen because my era of reviewing the NUGS it's always NEXT YEAR???

Re: More Masai Ujiri quotes about the Nuggets moving forward

googergieger — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:38:39 -0000

Assuming Iguodala is resigned, and depending on when Gallo comes back, I say go for Jared Dudley or Thabo Sefelosha. Move Iggy to the starting three spot, and have Dudley or Thabo start at the two. Both guys are good defenders, great in Thabo's case. Both are knock down shooters, Dudley more so. Dudley has the higher basketball I.Q. and is a fantastic cutter where as Thabo is defensively more versatile. Have Evan back up whoever the two guard is. When Gallo comes back move Iggy back to the two spot and have Dudley or Thabo come in for Iggy. Heck they are probably versatile enough to play some back up three as well to still keep minutes open for Evan. You have to get rid of Miller and unfortunately Brewer(unless he becomes a much better shooter and Karl stops letting him gamble on everything). Back up point you let Stone step in or you can have Iggy be the point forward and Evan handle some of those duties when Ty rests. When Gallo comes back that helps the ball handling duties as well. Though you could probably pick up C.J. Watson cheap, who'd be great. Think you need a Reggie Evans type that is going to teach our bigs how to defend the post and the value of boxing out. I'd also see if you can get Rodman and Barkley to spend some one on one time with Faried and teach him some things. Barkley was about Faried's size and could post up well. Rodman could teach Faried how to defend anybody(though to be fair you were able to get away with more during his time). Now you'll probably have to move Chandler and some other things to make it happen, and might able to even get a pick or two out of the deal if you do move Chandler and some other pieces. I think it'd help the roster a lot, but again, no point in doing anything because Karl will always find his favorites and guys he just hates, and will find a way to lose and make wins harder than they have to be as a result of it.

Re: More Masai Ujiri quotes about the Nuggets moving forward

disqus_FlP02fdWHM — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:13:18 -0000

Only problem I see with the everything will get better approach is that all the other contending teams plan on improving too so that even IF our guys improve, we may again be in the same postion in the future. Probably need to overhaul some things with the coaching philosophy, add players that can shoot/bang, and staff up the training facility and sports phyc.