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Non intelligent superstars and championships
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:36 pm
I think it’s safe to say no one thinks AD is all that bright.
It got me thinking about superstar intelligence and titles. How many dumbasses lead their teams to titles?
Looking at recent history not many.
The Warriors are all pretty smart, even obnoxious arse Draymond
Lebron is a bitch narcissist but no dummy
Dirk = smart
Kobe, Shaq = smart
The Spurs dynasty was the epitome of an intelligent team
The Pistons were led by Chauncey who is intelligent
Jordan was shrewd as they come
When is the last dumb frick superstar like AD to win it all?
Moses Malone?
It got me thinking about superstar intelligence and titles. How many dumbasses lead their teams to titles?
Looking at recent history not many.
The Warriors are all pretty smart, even obnoxious arse Draymond
Lebron is a bitch narcissist but no dummy
Dirk = smart
Kobe, Shaq = smart
The Spurs dynasty was the epitome of an intelligent team
The Pistons were led by Chauncey who is intelligent
Jordan was shrewd as they come
When is the last dumb frick superstar like AD to win it all?
Moses Malone?
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Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:41 pm to ulsaint
Draymond is a dipshit
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:43 pm to saints5021
He is but he’s smarter than AD.
And Klay, Steph and KD definitely are.
And Klay, Steph and KD definitely are.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:43 pm to ulsaint
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Kobe, Shaq = smart
You think Shaq is smart?
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:44 pm to Broski
He’s a hell of a lot smarter than Davis and about a million times more charismatic.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:45 pm to ulsaint
I love Shaq but he seems generally dumb.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:51 pm to Broski
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You think Shaq is smart?
He's not a genius, but he's a pretty intelligent dude.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 5:52 pm to LouisianaJoseph
He's low key brilliant and is worth more now than 99% of former athletes. He's got an actual doctorate. Wtf are you even talking about
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:02 pm to CoeJ
Shaq is hardly brilliant, just highly marketable & charismatic
AD isn’t stupid either. It’s hard to find efficient players that can be labeled stupid
AD isn’t stupid either. It’s hard to find efficient players that can be labeled stupid
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:05 pm to ulsaint
its a legitimate topic and one i think about often. using your examples above, actually the smartest guy on the pistons' teams, by many accounts of the other players & coaches, was rasheed wallace who is nobody's idea of a prototype "star"
it just goes to show you how important SELF AWARENESS is in addition to talent, not just intelligence.
and if anthony davis cant look at the situation with the pels that is staring him in the face, then yes, he is a dumbass, and no, he will not lead a team to a ring. he might be on a team that wins, but he will not be the reason they do so.
thus far he has been incapable of defining a team and its culture, despite all the mistake the FO has made. a guy like that (top 5/top 10) has to be able to do that.
kobe did it
lebrony did it
curry did it
garnett did it
duncan did it
etc/etc/etc
it just goes to show you how important SELF AWARENESS is in addition to talent, not just intelligence.
and if anthony davis cant look at the situation with the pels that is staring him in the face, then yes, he is a dumbass, and no, he will not lead a team to a ring. he might be on a team that wins, but he will not be the reason they do so.
thus far he has been incapable of defining a team and its culture, despite all the mistake the FO has made. a guy like that (top 5/top 10) has to be able to do that.
kobe did it
lebrony did it
curry did it
garnett did it
duncan did it
etc/etc/etc
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:06 pm to CoeJ
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:11 pm to ulsaint
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I think it’s safe to say no one thinks AD is all that bright.
I don't know that "all that bright" is the right term.
If you read between the lines of what's said about him, it really resembles someone who is on the spectrum. They say he's "easily manipulatable". They say he's "childlike". They use the term, "amazingly immature".
This doesn't sound like a case of someone who simply isn't smart and makes bad decisions. This sounds like a guy who is incapable of being in control of his life.
I have no idea if any of that is accurate. But, that's the subtext of what many have said about him.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:15 pm to moneyg
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If you read between the lines of what's said about him, it really resembles someone who is on the spectrum. They say he's "easily manipulatable". They say he's "childlike". They use the term, "amazingly immature".
i know a guy who knows a guy you all would recognize. that is exactly what he says this guy says about AD
it appears to be the prevailing opinion among those who have occasion to know
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:15 pm to moneyg
Easily manipulated is a sign of a lack of intelligence imo. Means he lacks critical thinking skills.
Rasheed is a smart dude as is Garnett and Ray Allen.
Paul Pierce is a fricking retard though.
Rasheed is a smart dude as is Garnett and Ray Allen.
Paul Pierce is a fricking retard though.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:18 pm to moneyg
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If you read between the lines of what's said about him, it really resembles someone who is on the spectrum. They say he's "easily manipulatable". They say he's "childlike". They use the term, "amazingly immature".
How often did you hear this before the trade talks?
Posted on 5/20/19 at 6:19 pm to Lsuismyfav
Even if AD is smarter than I’m giving him credit for, I really can’t think of another superstar with his personality type that led a team to a title.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 7:12 pm to saints5021
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Draymond is a dipshit
Draymond isn’t a superstar or a team leader. He’s a follower who got lucky he’s on the best roster in the NBA, which also happened to perfectly fit his skill set
Now Steph and Klay are both very intelligent and high BBall IQ
Posted on 5/20/19 at 7:36 pm to ulsaint
Kobe, Dirk and Tim Duncan are really the only NBA stars known for being exceptionally intelligent. The rest were relatively smart compared to other Nba players which probably isn't a very high bar.
This post was edited on 5/20/19 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 5/20/19 at 8:30 pm to ulsaint
Tim Duncan is super low key and isn’t your typical Alpha. He won quite a few rings.
I’m obviously throwing the intelligence question out and addressing your personality type response.
I’m obviously throwing the intelligence question out and addressing your personality type response.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 8:33 pm to Lsuismyfav
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How often did you hear this before the trade talks?
AD has his flaws but this is all dumb
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