LuN 488 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 With Harden gone, could this possible mean more shots for Ibaka? Martin isn't anywhere the threat that Harden is. Someone will have to step up and replace some of the points lost with Harden. This could be a great opportunity to integrate some inside scoring. Then again, this could just mean more Westbrook and Durant. um..the only thing KMart does is score. That's kind of his specialty. Link to post Share on other sites
ajthurb23 11 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I believe b/c OKC has seen the way Ibaka has progressed with his offense that they wouldn't miss Harden's pts. I think we will see an uptick in his shot attempts. I think KMart will come off the bench and do the same thing Harden did for them. I don't think they will miss a beat. Great trade for OKC! Link to post Share on other sites
valensi24 106 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I don't see Westbrook or Durant's scoring to increase significantly as a result of this trade. Durant might creep back closer to 29ppg. but I do see this as an opportunity for Ibaka to utilize his improved offensive skills to average 10-12ppg. He's no longer a liability on offense and I hope he averages around 31-32mpg. with that kind of an increase in minutes played (from 27 to 32mpg) his numbers could go up to 12ppg / 9.5 rpg / 1 spg / 4 bpg. i think this is his ceiling for this year. unless something crazy happens and Brooks gives his 38mpg. which we all know, won't happen. Link to post Share on other sites
primetime166 31 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't see Westbrook or Durant's scoring to increase significantly as a result of this trade. Durant might creep back closer to 29ppg. but I do see this as an opportunity for Ibaka to utilize his improved offensive skills to average 10-12ppg. He's no longer a liability on offense and I hope he averages around 31-32mpg. with that kind of an increase in minutes played (from 27 to 32mpg) his numbers could go up to 12ppg / 9.5 rpg / 1 spg / 4 bpg. i think this is his ceiling for this year. unless something crazy happens and Brooks gives his 38mpg. which we all know, won't happen. i would like to see 13 ppg, 19 boards and 2.5 blocks Link to post Share on other sites
rico381 260 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't see Westbrook or Durant's scoring to increase significantly as a result of this trade. Durant might creep back closer to 29ppg. but I do see this as an opportunity for Ibaka to utilize his improved offensive skills to average 10-12ppg. He's no longer a liability on offense and I hope he averages around 31-32mpg. with that kind of an increase in minutes played (from 27 to 32mpg) his numbers could go up to 12ppg / 9.5 rpg / 1 spg / 4 bpg. i think this is his ceiling for this year. unless something crazy happens and Brooks gives his 38mpg. which we all know, won't happen. i would like to see 13 ppg, 19 boards and 2.5 blocks Oh, is that all? Link to post Share on other sites
w00funk 139 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I just love how a raw athletic big man like Ibaka is working hard to develop a jumper and be an offensive threat. He seems to have great work ethic and attitude (not complaining for his lack of minutes), so I root for him. Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 857 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 His game has improved each season thus far. 3.7 blocks will tough to improve upon but I'd bet his points, rebounds and steals go up. 2nd round easy for me. Link to post Share on other sites
AnyGivenSunday 14 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Serge I Block Ya!! Hitting 3's now, dude is going to step his game up to the next level. Link to post Share on other sites
Sonny_D 1,962 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Serge I Block Ya!! Hitting 3's now, dude is going to step his game up to the next level. If anyone thinks he'll be hitting any more than a few threes this entire season is, well, crazy. You're drafting him for his blocks, the 3's will be a complete non-factor. I wish people would stop even mentioning the 3's. Sort of like in the Anthony Davis thread, absurd. Link to post Share on other sites
crazy47larry 479 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Does Ibaka play almost exclusively next to Perkins? I could be wrong but it seems like Brooks like to rotate Thabeet and Collison in and out together, the same with Ibaka and Perkins. Not 100% but it also could explain a lot. Perkins aint no good for nobody never. Link to post Share on other sites
pfresh 544 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 is ibaka back in the dog house like he was again last year? damn. i wanted to draft him but didnt. this sucks for ibaka Link to post Share on other sites
wisegeeks 312 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 i remember he started poorly last season also, good time to buy low? Link to post Share on other sites
kball09 1,069 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 i remember he started poorly last season also, good time to buy low? If you know of someone that would let you buy low after two games, then hell yeah. Ibaka will be fine. Just set your bar at 10/10/3 blocks and any additional offense will be gravy. Link to post Share on other sites
pfresh 544 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 i remember he started poorly last season also, good time to buy low? yea last year he started off super slow. and i wanted to drop him so bad. stuck with him and he led the league in blocks. i just thought he was going to go off and pick up where he left off in the preseason. doesnt look like it. No 3 pt shots made either. Link to post Share on other sites
ballsohard 1,373 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 i remember he started poorly last season also, good time to buy low? I'm thinking the same. Link to post Share on other sites
havey16 118 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 If he can start knocking down 2 threes a game at 40%, I could see him as a legit fantasy superstar Link to post Share on other sites
crazy47larry 479 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 If he can start knocking down 2 threes a game at 40%, I could see him as a legit fantasy superstar Link to post Share on other sites
darkyume 916 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 If he can start knocking down 2 threes a game at 40%, I could see him as a legit fantasy superstar If Rasheed Wallace could average 20 ppg, 10 rpg, 5 3s, and 5 bpg, I could see him as a legit fantasy superstar as well. Link to post Share on other sites
havey16 118 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 If he can start knocking down 2 threes a game at 40%, I could see him as a legit fantasy superstar If Rasheed Wallace could average 20 ppg, 10 rpg, 5 3s, and 5 bpg, I could see him as a legit fantasy superstar as well. I agree, these two players are close to breaking out Link to post Share on other sites
inspiron22 187 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 He is a certified STUD this year. Top 5 value potential with his revamped offensive game. SUPER efficient from the FG and FT this year as well... the only complaint is no AST or STL and he could REB a little more... but I'm just nitpicking. Link to post Share on other sites
monkeyzonSteroids 1,463 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 he made Harden his b*tch today Link to post Share on other sites
Now_I_Know 432 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 i traded my ibaka for rudy gay+okafor earlier in the season...with the way ibaka is playing, i'm almost starting to regret it (though gay is having another stellar season) Link to post Share on other sites
binhdvu83 228 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would def be regretting that deal, Ibaka is a safe bet to finish top 10 for 9 cat leagues. Link to post Share on other sites
Now_I_Know 432 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 ^i'd like to thank the assistant coach forum for that one: http://forums.rotoworld.com/index.php?showtopic=321481#entry3166354 but really, i needed the scoring and woulda never expected Ibaka to start scoring like a mad-man after the slow start. whats the chance he keeps up this pace, though? he didn't really look like that great of a scorer on the Spanish team..I figured he would be a 10 PPG player at most. this 15 PPG is a lot better than any1 coulda predicted. Link to post Share on other sites
inspiron22 187 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 To be honest, I think he can keep it going at a 14-15 PT clip given his silky midrange pop and put backs / easy flush dimes at the basket. Perkins isn't really involved in the offensive game and only so many scorers on this team outside of Durant and Westbrook Link to post Share on other sites
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