Well, not really. We are joined by Jeff Morton from DenverStiffs.com, the infamous writer who called OKC fans annoying, said KD was Reggie Miller, and claims the Thunder are cocky. After asking him about the hate mail he received from Thunder fans we talked about:
- JR Smith’s mental state
- George Karl being outcoached
- The atmoshpere coming in Game 3
- Rumors of Chris Anderson’s troubles in OKC
…and much more.
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justin :
I hope Jeff Morton is trolling something fierce because there’s nobody in their right mind who would call Reggie Miller and Kevin Durant comparable on the court. Reggie Miller wouldn’t get 2nd place in the MVP voting in 1965, much less in 2010. This revisionist history of Miller’s career is reaching critical mass. He was never considered a Top 10 player in his career and only made 3rd Team All-NBA three times and only made the All Star team five times. Yet we’re comparing him to a legitimate MVP candidate-level franchise player? That’s nuts.
Reggie’s heroics in the playoffs completely color the perception of the layman fan into believing he was some super star player, but this was clearly not the thought process while he was playing. Reggie should be celebrated for his longevity and stand out postseason performances, but Kevin Durant’s current peak is already way beyond any of Reggie’s seasons in Indiana. He’s just way more talented.
Ouch, a proper zing. Morton does not believe this. He found something thats got a rise out of some of us. I suspect, for the sake of his reputation as a bb writer, he will soon have to come clean and acknowledge the ruse, cause i doubt even the abhorrent chris palmer could not get on board with that gaffe. But, if true, i suppose that would make Melo the equivalent of steve francis
It was nice to hear the cowardice of Mr. Morton up close and personal. If he backstroked any harder on the KD thing, I think he would have broke his arm. And to make backhand comments and the whole "accent" thing confirms for me the lack of respect he maintains while being a writer. I have absolutely no respect for the guy and I hope KD rips off half a hundred tonight just for that guy. Get a clue guy.
Great episode, TGR! Cheers from OKC! Molson Canadian rules, btw...
@James Church
I don't care who gets picked to answer questions, but I know from experience that the quality of writing changes when you are composing for a main article as opposed to adding one more voice in the fray of the comment section. Also, it makes a big difference to write something in a word processor or email editor as opposed to a comment box; it doesn't seem like it should but the difference is palpable.
@DJ 7
where you going to go?
Should do the commenters thing. Get Royce to make an open thread. Post up the questions. Everyone just answer them in the comments in a mature fashion. Easy. Unless you're focused on it being only the select few commenters already mentioned.
@f5alcon
I am sir.
@Smokey
I actually like it since its their 3rd color, and they have those NOLA shirts on.
Crawford with a terrible shot to ice the game...a banked 25-ft contested 3....kinda looked like the Scott Brooks Special
so is anybody going out to watch the game tomorrow?
NOLA going with the yellow-out.
Wow, this effort by the Knicks is an absolute joke.
i think with the Cs it is all about Doc not wanting tgo truly adjust his team's lineups and play style based on talent and the age of thier stars.....
We should be seeing so much better lineups than currently . I seemed to remember Nenad doing very well with KG next to him .
@bouzi4real
At least he rebounds.
@Bryson
sounds like D Blair
@Sammy
I will agree with that statement. It's just painful to see the dollars drain for them faster than my toilet for those two. I like them both, and want to see them succeed.
Man I hope that our game is a carbon copy of Celts/Knicks Game 3
@shiki
Big baby is the consummate jr.high post. He wants to be a guard. Have you seen him play? He tries to drive, shoot fade aways, camps around the 3 pt. line...on top of that, he moves like a truck and is too short to defend other down low players. He is a disaster.
@Joel
And simultaneously no wonder how much better our team looks without those two players on it.
@Joel
Those cocky celtic fans think Perk is Moses of poor thunder and our starters(maybe including KD and RUss) only play backup for them.
They didn't give Nenad any chance and less chance to Green but gave big baby more.Is he a better player?
@shiki
It's painful to see 40% of our starting lineup pretrade doing so poorly on the 2nd unit of the Celtics. Ugg.
Is Celtics such a great team to play our 2 starters like this?They only win 1 more game than us in these 2 seasons
I hope Jeff Morton is trolling something fierce because there's nobody in their right mind who would call Reggie Miller and Kevin Durant comparable on the court. Reggie Miller wouldn't get 2nd place in the MVP voting in 1965, much less in 2010. This revisionist history of Miller's career is reaching critical mass. He was never considered a Top 10 player in his career and only made 3rd Team All-NBA three times and only made the All Star team five times. Yet we're comparing him to a legitimate MVP candidate-level franchise player? That's nuts.
Reggie's heroics in the playoffs completely color the perception of the layman fan into believing he was some super star player, but this was clearly not the thought process while he was playing. Reggie should be celebrated for his longevity and stand out postseason performances, but Kevin Durant's current peak is already way beyond any of Reggie's seasons in Indiana. He's just way more talented.
@Skeletor
James said Nazr was like a 50 year old man. :)
@Skeletor
+1
What did James Harden say on the Animal?
Jeff Morton there is one thing Durant has over both Reggie Miller and Melo. Durant plays defense. There is many games this year (e.g., first New Orleans game in OKC this year) where Durant says, person X is killing us, I will guard them (a la Kobe) and that person shoots poorly after that. He did that to David West, Gerald Wallace, and Lebron James in the game at Miami, just to name a few. Let me know when Reggie and Melo play lock down defense, and I'll honor your comparison
JG wearing some fugly shoes.
When Kevin durant is open by 4+ feet, he makes it 71% of the time?!? That probably not as good as I think it is, but I think it's pretty incredible. Especially, from three he hits it 67% of the time. I know if you're open you should make it, but still that is very impressive IMO.
Knicks w 5 pts? Yikes
Haha!
We'll see.
jmorton :SURE! I love unused crowd props…
They will look good next to that “Dewey Defeats Truman” picture.
lol
Wow!
http://sportvuhoops.stats.com/thunder-highlights/
@jmorton
Zing! hahaha
SURE! I love unused crowd props...
They will look good next to that "Dewey Defeats Truman" picture.
@jmorton
Fun times jmorton. Make sure everyone on your end enjoys the ride.
Hey Jeff, would you like to keep our brooms as souvenirs after we're through in Denver?
I'd like to thank Brad and Joel for having me on. Canadian erstwhile Grizzlies fans podcasting about a team in OKC. Wild :)
I notice that people are still up in arms about my Durant/Miller comparison. Sorry guys, I'm not backing down from that one. Take it as a compliment or don't.
I said a couple days ago, you guys should be feeling cocky right now. You deserve it. You've beaten the Nuggets four times in a row and I know that I would feel that way if the Nuggets did the same thing. There's not a soul in Denver that can muster up enough ill will to "hate" the Thunder. We just can't.
Good luck on Saturday. When the series goes back to OKC 2-2 I look forward to future debates.
Jeff Morton
Sammy :Some observations from SportsVU, the people that operate that crazy high tech player-tracking camera installed in OKC Arena: http://sportvuhoops.stats.com/thunder-highlights/
I like how they can track FT assists and hockey assists like that. I suspected Russ' assist numbers should have been higher and he was moving the ball well most of the time, and this makes me feel good about my suspecion.
@Smokey
Haha yeah I just listened to that part. The whole Rumble bit was hilarious. Thought it was cool he was so impressed with Rumble and the Thunder and our arena. Says he's a fan. Nice!
@TempBoy Brandon
Listening to it again. Bill thinks Rumble is this guy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Where_The_Wild_Things_Are_graffiti_04.jpg
Funny stuff. (if you can handle the language)
@Smokey
Awesome, listening now. Thanks man!
@TempBoy Brandon
Found it. It was in the Bolts.
http://www.dailythunder.com/2011/02/thursday-bolts-2-17-11/
@Smokey
Ahh yeah, if you can find that clip, I'd love to hear it.
@Perkins Game Face
I love Sonics fans that stayed on to root for the Thunder. Very cool.
Some observations from SportsVU, the people that operate that crazy high tech player-tracking camera installed in OKC Arena: http://sportvuhoops.stats.com/thunder-highlights/
I had been a sonics fan for 15 years and to say that I'm a bandwagon fan now rooting for the Thunder is crazy. I felt bad for the city of seattle and hope they do get a team but I wasn't going to start cheering for either of my hometown teams(Lakers/Clippers) because the team moved to OKC. I rooted for the team through embarrassing playoff upsets and the awful seasons before the move. No way I was gonna go to a new team when you could tell the future was going to be bright with KD being the key building block. To me it's far worse to just root for a team for having your favorite player on it. Love KD but if he's gone in a couple of years then so be it. Won't be following him to his new team but will still hope he does good....
@TempBoy Brandon
He was at the "fake tough guy" Miami game. He actually talked about it on his podcast and had kind things to say, but I can't seem to find the clip. Still looking...
@gr8ball83
Seriously, I bet they do! And they gotta just roll with it, they can't tell them how lame and out of touch they're being. So they are lame by association.
@Smokey
Bill Burr is really funny. I haven't seen that new special yet, though, so I'll have to check it out. He went to a Thunder game? Did he talk about it, or did you see him or what? Pretty cool.
Next game is very important.If we win,their game is over.But if we lose,they can encourage themselves.
Denver fans hope Afflalo(maybe not 100% health),Mozgov(a slow center) and JR(6-26 in these 4 games against us) to help them.But I think it is better for them to pray refs don't give KD FTs.Mavs didn't get calls in Portland.Maybe we are the same.
Speaking of Gaffigan and comedy, comedian Bill Burr (who recently took in a Thunder game) has a recent special which, in my mind, is excellent. Worth a watch if you have Netflix or other "connections"
(gotta plug Thunder fans/visitors)
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Bill_Burr_Let_It_Go/70174733?trkid=2361637#height1111
justin :
You guys weren’t drawn to the Oklahoma City Thunder because the Sonics moved there, it was out of respect for Vancouver Grizzlies franchise player emeritus Bryant Reeves.
Haha, of course!