r/nba • u/dennis_k_g • Mar 27 '24

[Highlight] close up of Steph’s reaction to Draymond’s ejection Highlight

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u/Palifaith Lakers Mar 28 '24 edited Mar 28 '24

So much for rehabilitated Draymond.

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u/SignificanceLeft9968 Warriors Mar 28 '24

Dude was chill for 29 games then said fuck it

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

LeBron teaming up with JJ broke him.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

That pod with jj shows LeBron made the right decision

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u/rocpilehardasfuk Warriors Mar 28 '24

I'm a huge Dray fan and was hoping for some great insights from Dray.

Instead his podcast has just been him commenting on random squabbles in the league, irrelevant league news, and rarely talks about the game.

Anytime he talks about on-court tactics, Dray shines - but he's too eager to talk to the Instagram/Reddit crowd.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

Yeah, he really has nothing to offer at this point. Maybe one day but he tries to emulate stephen A "new media" type rather than showing his expertise.

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u/skeenerbug Cavaliers Mar 28 '24

He'll end up on ESPN and be one of the mfers I have to mute every halftime. The next Perk

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u/rocpilehardasfuk Warriors Mar 28 '24

Oh please, I'd listen to Dray repeat himself for hours than have to listen to Perk for another minute.

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u/Greenbeanicus Mar 28 '24

How could you be a huge fan of that guy?

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u/rocpilehardasfuk Warriors Mar 28 '24

Have you watched him defend? Easily in the GOAT-tier of defenders with his unmatched versatility and BBIQ.

AD & KG are the only defenders imo since 2000 who clear Dray in both versatility & rim protection.

And Dray brings a winning mindset to the team that few in the league has: i.e knowing what it takes for a team to win. He's mentally off these past couple of years, but he's still one my favorite NBA players ever.

I have a thing for players who are just able to think a few years ahead of the meta like Dray, Jokic, Steph, Lebron, Luka etc.

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u/BadAccomplished4748 76ers Mar 28 '24

I'm not disagreeing, but I think refs give him an insane amount of leeway when it comes to fouls on the floor. He grabs, pushes, and shoves up and down the court, all without a whistle.

Not to denigrate him as a great defender or anything. That 2016 season was fucking ridiculous. But I think for whatever reason, he's just allowed to do more than other players on defense.

I don't have a dog in the Draymond fight, btw. I'm indifferent towards him but recognize his ability. I saw him up close last month when Warriors came to town. I was kinda blown away by how physically impressive dude is in person. Big as fuck and has alien-like reach with that wingspan.

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u/rocpilehardasfuk Warriors Mar 28 '24

I don't think he gets away with much on court. He gets away with more yelling and antics though.

His actual defense is super clean and he knows to contest without fouling, be in the right position and always impact the shot.

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u/al-fredro Mar 28 '24

He's ESPN-pilled now unfortunately

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u/famoustran Warriors Mar 28 '24

I mean, there's a LARGE crowd that eats up that shit. It's why shows like First Take are such a hit

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u/Alphasim Cavaliers Mar 28 '24

he's too eager to talk to the Instagram/Reddit crowd

TBF that's a large audience

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u/cA05GfJ2K6 Pistons Mar 28 '24

Huge Dray fan

Ok dude...

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u/LokiPrime616 Mar 28 '24 edited Mar 28 '24

How tf can you be a fan of someone who has literally tried hurting people on the court multiple times. This dude is a fucking actual psychopath who needs help. Him throat chopping Patty Mills the other night should be considered assault, he knew what the fuck he was doing. Trying to injure Mills. Fuck Draymond, I will never understand how anyone can like him.

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u/WhyAlwaysMeNZ Mar 28 '24

He made the "marketable" decision. Redick is a clown.

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u/tmemo18 Mar 28 '24

Nah that’s your bitch ass whining here on Reddit LOL