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  • blacksoxing@alien.topBtoNBA - Main@nba.space•Three seasons ago Russell Westbrook broke the Triple doubles record, and since then Jokić had 74 triple doubles and on pace to break the record againEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I think Russell’s was harder to do as (with the help of Steven Adams) he was crashing the boards, starting his own fast break, and either driving to the basket or having the eagle eye to drop it off for the assist…at a VERY high rate throughout the game.

    I think Jokic’s is the most efficient AND the most “…DUH” variation, as the offense runs through him and due to his offensive threat when the defense collapses he effortlessly pitches out to a team of snipers. WHen someone tries their luck, he just waltz to the basket, potentially drawing the foul, and making the opposing team groan.

    And he obviously can grab the board with ease. No contest most of the time.

    The system they’re running is so damn good and he is playing his role so efficiently that only injuries could hamper him or the Nuggets.

    Again, Russell’s was the hardest. Joker’s is the smartest. To see both in my lifetime is fucking amazing and I hope we don’t discount either, as both were not hampering their team from winning.

  • blacksoxing@alien.topBtoNBA - Main@nba.space•NBA Being Investigated by Department of Justice for Allegedly Sabotaging Big3English
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    11 months ago

    I love your post as it’s a great question. I’ll answer with this: When Lebron, KD, and all these other megastars do Pro-Ams and closed doors/limited capacity/camps/etc it’s just…for fun. I remember last year hearing about Chet’s injury occurring while playing against Lebron and my first thought was “WHERE WAS THIS???” They were just playing…for fun. I don’t even think there was more than one clip of his injury shown at the time.

    SO, I think of this like I think of my own damn job. If I’m on the clock doing work, it’s work. If I’m asked by management to do work off the clock, I’m a bit mad, but I may still do it. I’m not volunteering to do it though - extra funding or “it’s the life of a salaried employee”.

    If a friend though asks me to do my job for them…I’m giving them the advice and help they need. It’s “fun” work to me at that point. My job is boring, but if you’re wanting to know about it outside of my hours, I’m all for it.

    I bet this is why someone like (insert popular NBA player) can’t be bothered to do a 3x3 but signs up to represent their country. They can’t be bothered to do the dunk contest but in warmup they’re doing 360s with ease. Difference between fun and work.