Given the names this year, it's a free-for-all. Anyone of these is capable of winning. There really is little reasoning that can be offered that should sway you, me or anyone else.
People will say Curry will be extra motivated, but sure, that was the case last year and the year before that too, and he blew it. Seems he wants to win this so bad, that it throws him out of rhythm.
For myself, I've gone for Korver, albeit at 4/1 and Matthews @ 12/1.
Had Belinelli and Beal last year, and both made it to the final two before Belinelli won it outright.
Given the names this year, it's a free-for-all. Anyone of these is capable of winning. There really is little reasoning that can be offered that should sway you, me or anyone else.
People will say Curry will be extra motivated, but sure, that was the case last year and the year before that too, and he blew it. Seems he wants to win this so bad, that it throws him out of rhythm.
For myself, I've gone for Korver, albeit at 4/1 and Matthews @ 12/1.
Had Belinelli and Beal last year, and both made it to the final two before Belinelli won it outright.
This year the contest is gonna be even more fun. I got lucky with Bellinelli last year, but there are some factors that actually make capping this event fun too.
Anyway, I think the main factors are
1) Motivation. This year b/c of higher profile for this event, we can assume that everybody would love to win it; but still will everybody even try to train for it ? I'd say that Klay might take it easy and just enjoy his first All-Star festivities, unless Curry makes Klay train with him. I think Harden/Irving might also take it easy.
2) Body size: this is an actually a pretty demanding exercise and you need to be strong to compete well. And that is a big disadvantage for Curry.
3) Past performances: Korver has been runner up twice, albeit ~10 years ago; Irving won this I think 3-4 years ago. Reddick has been trying for a while too, I think. We all know about Curry declaring he really wants to win it, but unless he starts eating steroids just to win this event, it is gonna be hard for him.
4) Current in-game shooting form, and physical form. Reddick has a bad back and has not been shooting well; Bellinelli is nowhere close to how he has been shooting last year. Korver has been unreal all year; Irving actually shot threes at >50% last 5-10 games, I think. Curry/Thompson have been good all year (but not near 50%); Harden is not really a great 3-point shooter.
So with that in mind, and keeping in mind that this still largely a crapshoot, I'd go with Korver and maybe Irving as a sleeper. Bellinelli might be dangerous too, just b/c he is mostly a benchwarmer with not much to do so he can train just for this event. GL folks.
This year the contest is gonna be even more fun. I got lucky with Bellinelli last year, but there are some factors that actually make capping this event fun too.
Anyway, I think the main factors are
1) Motivation. This year b/c of higher profile for this event, we can assume that everybody would love to win it; but still will everybody even try to train for it ? I'd say that Klay might take it easy and just enjoy his first All-Star festivities, unless Curry makes Klay train with him. I think Harden/Irving might also take it easy.
2) Body size: this is an actually a pretty demanding exercise and you need to be strong to compete well. And that is a big disadvantage for Curry.
3) Past performances: Korver has been runner up twice, albeit ~10 years ago; Irving won this I think 3-4 years ago. Reddick has been trying for a while too, I think. We all know about Curry declaring he really wants to win it, but unless he starts eating steroids just to win this event, it is gonna be hard for him.
4) Current in-game shooting form, and physical form. Reddick has a bad back and has not been shooting well; Bellinelli is nowhere close to how he has been shooting last year. Korver has been unreal all year; Irving actually shot threes at >50% last 5-10 games, I think. Curry/Thompson have been good all year (but not near 50%); Harden is not really a great 3-point shooter.
So with that in mind, and keeping in mind that this still largely a crapshoot, I'd go with Korver and maybe Irving as a sleeper. Bellinelli might be dangerous too, just b/c he is mostly a benchwarmer with not much to do so he can train just for this event. GL folks.
First off, I don't know why anyone plays at bet365. The consistently put up some of the worst odds anywhere in the market. Those seriously are bad.
With that said I'd take a run at Harden +1000. What's fresh in everyone's mind is his horrible performance against the Clips Wednesday when in reality the boy is a shooter.
I'd most like to bet that neither Curry nor Klay will win the title. That is the surest thing for me.
First off, I don't know why anyone plays at bet365. The consistently put up some of the worst odds anywhere in the market. Those seriously are bad.
With that said I'd take a run at Harden +1000. What's fresh in everyone's mind is his horrible performance against the Clips Wednesday when in reality the boy is a shooter.
I'd most like to bet that neither Curry nor Klay will win the title. That is the surest thing for me.
I dont know how reddick doesnt have a chance. Hes only in the oeague because he can shoot. Does nothing else. All the other players have some other aspect in their game. Korver and bel are at least tall enough to contest shots at their positions.
Underrated because hes not a star, best value imo
I dont know how reddick doesnt have a chance. Hes only in the oeague because he can shoot. Does nothing else. All the other players have some other aspect in their game. Korver and bel are at least tall enough to contest shots at their positions.
First off, I don't know why anyone plays at bet365. The consistently put up some of the worst odds anywhere in the market. Those seriously are bad.With that said I'd take a run at Harden +1000. What's fresh in everyone's mind is his horrible performance against the Clips Wednesday when in reality the boy is a shooter.
I'd most like to bet that neither Curry nor Klay will win the title. That is the surest thing for me.
Now say "I'm a dumba$s"
Quote Originally Posted by FiatLux4:
First off, I don't know why anyone plays at bet365. The consistently put up some of the worst odds anywhere in the market. Those seriously are bad.With that said I'd take a run at Harden +1000. What's fresh in everyone's mind is his horrible performance against the Clips Wednesday when in reality the boy is a shooter.
I'd most like to bet that neither Curry nor Klay will win the title. That is the surest thing for me.
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