Comments on: Rapid Reaction: Denver Nuggets 102, New Orleans Hornets 84

By: toluene_hawk

toluene_hawk — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:59:16 +0000

Pick n pop.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:39:06 +0000

If Koufos is playing so much better than McGee, how come McGee has one of the best 10 PERs in the NBA right now (23.5) while Koufos has a mediocre PER at best (14.9). No matter how you look at it, McGee is playing at a much more efficient rate than Koufos (and most other centers in the league.) He is averaging more points, rebounds, blocks, and steals than Koufus in less minutes per game. He has a better shooting and free throw percentage. Oh, he also has a higher efficiency and +/-. I have no idea why so many people on this website think Koufos is playing at a higher level (the only argument that can be made is that he plays better team defense). But i would argue that team defense takes time and chemistry (something McGee is not given).

By: SmokinNugs

SmokinNugs — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:24:50 +0000

I thought he came into the league straight onto the Mavs, turns out he spent 5 years in MN? Who knew!

By: JP

JP — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:11:29 +0000

The guards need to drive more, draw the bigs and pop the ball up within 4ft of the bucket… Let McGee do the rest. The dude could come from out of court and still get that.

Run more lob plays to make the most of that wingspan and leap.

It will no doubt be another frustrating season, but they will get there… for sure!

Love to see Manimal in a West jersey in a few months.

By: Greco21

Greco21 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:03:46 +0000

Well it is a healthy debate.

Both of them need to get much better in order for the Nuggets to have a chance in the playoffs. Half court offense is not a Nuggets asset. Points in the paint win play off games and Nuggets have to establish some post plays in order to wear the opposition Centers. It will open lanes and penetration.

The run and gun game will not work in the playoffs IMO.

Manimal has to play smarter too. Energy and hustle are superb. He has to take to the next level too. He needs some patience in the paint. He needs to earn fouls. He needs to hit the open guys.

By: John

John — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:37:56 +0000

In reality… if the Nuggs weren’t up 23, two of those fouls wouldn’t have been called.. and tripping over a player laying on the floor while rebounding should never be called, unless it is on the downed player. So, I’m not too worried about the fouls if I’m GK.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:51:45 +0000

Agree completely. There’s too much of a McGee vs Koufos dynamic on this board. They’re two very different players and both help the Nuggets in different ways. Instead of arguing about who is better, we should be stoked that the Nuggets have the luxury of having two starting-caliber centers. Depending on the situation, one can play more than the other, but as long as both play around 20 minutes, that should be just fine for the Nuggets long-term. No need to trade/bench/hate on one or the other…

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:22:17 +0000

This is such a tired discussion. McGee is out of shape aerobically. Watch him. . after 3 times down the court he’s huffing and puffing. He can and will get more minutes as the year goes on. He’s a huge asset for us because Pau Gasol wants no part of McGee (much like Duncan wanted no part of Nene). Against the Clips he’s the only guy who can play with Jordan and Griffin.

But, having said that . . there are nights where it’s just bad matchup for him like last night where NO’s bigs could shoot from outside and pull him away from the basket. Let’s see him against Jefferson tomorrow and Dwight on Friday. That’s when we need him.

Let’s show some patience and maturity on this board and with the grades. He’s out of shape. It’s obvious. GK has no agenda here, last night just wasn’t McGee’s kind of game.

By: GIANLUCA

GIANLUCA — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:30:17 +0000

in playoff KOUFOS o MCGEE vs DWIGHT , PERKINS , DEANDRE JORDAN ?
the only problemo of nuggets is Karl

By: rxmart2

rxmart2 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:19:48 +0000

Actually McGee has been very good this year overall. His bulk stats are GREAT, and his adjusted +- numbers are actually good for the first time in his career. I like what GK is doing giving him the hook when he messes up too many times.

But you’re right that Kouf has been better overall. Man he’s really coming into his game–I know the bulk stats on him are down, but he’s becoming a defensive force that I never expected. Right now RAPM numbers have him as our second best defender behind Iggy and ahead of Gallo.