I agree with the immediately prior post that the case for a wide receiver to take us to the Super Bowl is weak. But it goes even further. The case for choosing the top rated defensive back over the top rated wide receiver is clearly borne out by recent draft history.
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Fawning over the top rated receivers just doesnt make sense to me, given how badly general managers and pundits and fans are at evaluating them. The hit rate on first round wide receivers, particularly those chosen in the top5, is pretty bad, signified by the fact that as many or more top receivers have come out of the 2nd round.
In 2020, Ruggs and Lamb and Jeudy were taken in the top17. Many Eagles fans and pundits chastised Howie for not trading up. But the best receivers in the class appear to be Justin Jefferson (24) and Chase Claypool (49). But you're not convinced, so let's continue.
In 2019, Marquise Brown and Nkeel Harry (25, 32) were rated and drafted higher than Deebo Samuel (36), AJ Brown (51), Mecole Hardman (56), DK Metcalf, Terry McLaurin (76). It wasn't just Howie. Every supposed professional and amateur draftnik screwed this up by rating Brown at the top. But don't feel too bad, Bill Belichik chose Nkeel Harry.
In 2018, no receiver was taken in the top half of the first. DJ Moore and Calvin Ridley went 24 and 26, respectively. But the DJ Chark is probably the best of the class, chosen at 61. Courtland Sutton was taken at 40. Decent year for NFL Gms, but it doesn't make up for the tons of misses in the back of the first round each year that I have chosen not to list.
2017 was egregiously bad. Corey Davis, Mike Williams and John Ross were all taken in the top 10. Bested by Curtis Samuel (31), JuJu Smith Schuster, Cooper Kupp, Chris Godwin, Kenny Golladay...
2016 was also bad. Corey Coleman (15), Will Fuller (21), Laquon Treadwell (23) pale in comparison to Sterling Shepard (40) and the current best in the game, Michael Thomas (47). Tyreek Hill? Pick 165.
GM's did pretty good in 2015, choosing Amari Cooper (4) and Devante Parker (14). But Tyler Lockett and Stephon Diggs were chosen in the 3rd and 5th rounds, respectively. Given the history of 1st round recievers, Nelson Agholor at 20 is not a bust, considering what he did for us in the Super Bowl, and that he had a perfectly fine season for Oakland last year, and just got signed to a multiyear deal by Bill Belichik
2014 saw Mike Evans and Odell Beckham chosen 7 and 12, respectively. But the #1 r
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> "Steak dinner" - Lakers bench screaming at Michael Porter Jr. when it looked like he might be trying to guard Anthony Davis. The bench erupted when Porter immediately switched off as Jokic ran back from the foul line.
Thoughts? Looks like the Lakers don't respect MPJ's defense.
The Mets are 19-16 and 1st place in the NL East despite injuries to:
Jacob deGrom
Noah Syndergaard
Carlos Carrasco
Taijuan Walker
Seth Lugo
Dellin Betances
Brandon Nimmo
Jeff McNeil
Michael Conforto
JD Davis
Luis Guillorme
Kevin Pillar
Albert Almora Jr.
Jose Martinez
During 2020-21’ season, these were their foul calls per 48 minutes (minimum of 38 games):
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(#17/59) Michael Smith (13.69)
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(#36/59) Kevin Scott (12.88)
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(#41/59) Courtney Kirkland (12.27)
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(#49/59) Marc Davis (11.68)
For Comparison:
#Suns vs. Lakers
#Game 6
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(#11/59) Ben Taylor (14.07)
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(#55/59) Kevin Cutler (10.86)
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(N/A) David Guthrie (N/A)
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(N/A) Tom Washington (N/A)
#Game 5
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(#29/59) Curtis Blair (13.18)
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(#32/59) Ken Mauer (13.10)
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(#37/59) James Capers (12.73)
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(#52/59) Karl Lane (11.30)
#Game 4
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(#4/59) Tony Brothers (15.37)
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(#25/59) JB DeRosa (13.31)
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(#44/59) Brent Barnaky (11.98)
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(#49/59) Marc Davis (11.68)
#Game 3
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(#1/59) Sean Wright (16.32)
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(#2/59) Scott Foster (16.12)
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(#12/59) Gediminas Petraitis (14.01)
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(#20/59) Sean Corbin (13.55)
#Game 2
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(#13/59) Zach Zarba (13.81)
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(#21/59) Mitchell Ervin (13.47)
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(#38/59) Brian Forte (12.53)
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(N/A) Tre Maddox (N/A)
#Game 1
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(#5/59) Kane Fitzgerald (14.99)
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(#21/59) Mitchell Ervin (13.47)
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(#22/59) Rodney Mott (13.43)
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(#53/59) Bill Kennedy (11.28)
Reasons for picking Quandre Diggs- This was a bit of a toss-up between Diggs and Tahir Whitehead (2012, Round 5), but I believe that, despite actually playing fewer seasons in Detroit, Diggs should ultimately get the edge because of his superior production for the Lions. Diggs’s journey to his current position is an interesting one, though: Originally the top-ranked cornerback in the 2011 high school recruiting class, Diggs was a four-year starter at cornerback in Texas and, despite standing no taller than 5’10, played with such a ferocity that he earned the nickname “Quandre the Giant” from his teammates. As a freshman, Diggs won the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and tied a school freshman record with a team-leading 4 interceptions, while also leading the team with 552 combined yards as a kick/punt returner. Diggs would again lead Texas in interceptions (4) in 2012, while leading the team in pass breakups (9) in 2013 and being named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. He saved his best production for his senior year in 2014, earning Second-team All-Big 12 honors and finishing 4th on the team in tackles (67), ending his Texas ranked in the Top 10 in all-time in interceptions (11) and pass breakups (37). Diggs continued to show his potential by recording an interception in the Senior Bowl, but struggled to impress scouts at the Combine with a 4.56 40-yard dash, and was unable to convince most teams that his height would not be an impediment in the NFL. He would be selected by the Detroit Lions in the 6th round of the 2015 NFL Draft, making him the second member of his family to play in the NFL after his older brother, former #5 overall pick Quentin Jammer.
Like most 6th-round draft picks, Diggs was not expected to be much of a contributor his first year. However, he would exceed expectations by appearing in all 16 games and getting the chance to start 4 games after cornerbac
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- Anthony Davis (52 Points) in 2017 with 66.7/0.0/0.0 and 39/4/0 and Attempts in 32 Minutes
- Wilt Chamberlain (42 Points) in 1962 with 73.9/0.0/50.0 and 23/0/16 Attempts in 42 Minutes
- Russell Westbrook (41 Points) in 2017 with 61.5/53.8/100 and 26/13/2 Attempts in 20 Minutes
- Paul George (41 Points) in 2016 with 61.5/47.4/0.0 and 26/19/0 Attempts in 27 Minutes
- Russell Westbrook (41 Points) in 2015 with 57.1/55.6/100 and 28/9/4 Attempts in 26 Minutes
- Michael Jordan (40 Points) in 1988 with 73.9/0.0/100 and 23/0/6 Attempts in 29 Minutes
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (38 Points) in 2019 with 73.9/33.3/100 and 23/6/2 Attempts in 27 Minutes
- Kevin Durant (38 Points) in 2014 with 51.9/35.3/100 and 27/17/4 Attempts in 35 Minutes
- Blake Griffin (38 Points) in 2014 with 82.6/0.0/0.0 and 23/2/0 Attempts in 32 Minutes
- Rick Barry (38 Points) in 1967 with 59.3/0.0/75.0 and 27/0/8 Attempts in 34 Minutes
- Kobe Bryant (37 Points) in 2011 with 53.8/28.6/87.5 and 26/0/8 Attempts in 29 Minutes
- Kevin Garnett (37 Points) in 2003 with 70.8/0.0/100 and 24/7/3 Attempts in 41 Minutes
- Kevin Durant (36 Points) in 2012 with 56.0/37.5/71.4 and 25/8/7 Attempts in 37 Minutes
- LeBron James (36 Points) in 2012 with 65.2/75.0/0.0 and 23/8/0 Attempts in 32 Minutes
- Tracy McGrady (36 Points) in 2006 with 57.7/40.0/28.6 and 26/10/7 Attempts in 27 Minutes
Source
https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-points-scored-in-all-star-game
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The Crowder dagger 3 clip is posted, but not the push and lack of defense from lbj. Bonus request: clip of lbj pushing Payne in the back
https://www.nba.com/stats/events/?GameEventID=621&GameID=0042000154&Season=2020-21&flag=1&title=MISS%20Schroder%203%27%20Running%20Finger%20Roll%20Layup&sct=plot
There are now 8 players in history to win the Basketball Triple Crown:
- Clyde Lovellette
- Bill Russell
- K.C Jones
- Jerry Lucas
- Quinn Bucker
- Michael Jordan***
- Magic Johnson***
- Anthony Davis
***Correction: Magic Johnson was the last person to do it before AD. Magic won his gold Olympic medal in 1992, while MJ won gold medal in 1984 and 1st championship in 1991.
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