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Yeah, and thats exactly where I was coming from fam. Me saying he was exposed meant that the Heat clearly showed Lin what he needs to work on if he wants to face a team like them and come out with a win. Lin was on a hot streak; at the top of his own mountain. He can only get better if he faces an even higher mountain with more obstacles.Originally Posted by sStutter
Just want to point one out thing. I see what you're saying, but I think most people are using the term "exposed" in a "he was exposed to be a SCRUB" type of manner. Other people, when saying Lin was exposed last night, are implying that he was exposed to be a sub-great player (which you obviously don't agree with, since in your previous post, you mentioned that you still think he is a great player). In a sense, while going along with the general usage of the word on NT, the Heat were not exposed per se by the Mavs, since they're balling lights out this year and have more than established that they're a powerhouse team. Same goes for LeBron, who didn't get exposed in the usual sense by the Celtics, considering he's the best player in the league today (and coming from a Lakers fan). But in the way you're using the word--i.e. having your flaws picked apart/outplayed badly--yeah, they were all exposed.Originally Posted by PRIME
Did the Mavs not expose the Heat last finals?Originally Posted by IVER131
All this talk about Lin getting exposed is ******ed. Mavs beat Heat last year does that mean the Heat got exposed? No they were and still are a great team. Lin already set a new record for most pts and asts combined in 1st ten games. Expose that.
Side note Stephen A Smith is an idiot. Case closed.
Just because someone is great at something that doesn't mean they cannot be exposed.
Was lebron not exposed for giving up his last season with the Cavs? How many accolades has Lebron acquired? Way more than Lin. Does that mean they cannot be exposed?
Its crazy how some people cannot accept the fact that a player can and will take criticism. You guys want everyone to slurp dude up? Yeah his story is an amazing one, but so was the homeless guy with the radio voices story. Does that mean these dudes can not and will not be pointed out on their flaws? Obama is the first black president. His story is HISTORICAL. But does that mean that he will not face criticism?
Get over the fact that dude has a compelling story, and look at it for what it is. BASKETBALL. As a BASKETBALL player, the dude was shut down. Was he shut down as a Harvard student? No. Was he shut down as the kid that went undrafted and got a chance? No. He was exposed from his inability to handle the pressure of a top tier team in the league. What the heck is so hard to understand about that?
You guys get so defensive about everyone not loving your new favorite player that you're blinded by the reality of everything.
Dudes are quick to jump for joy hyping dude up when he beats the Lakers, but the moment he loses to the Heat its "give the dude a break"
For the record, I agree with you in that Jeremy was picked apart like a toy last night but still is a great player that'll only get better with time.
Being exposed doesn't always mean "HAH! I TOLD YOU HE WAS GARBAGE! NOW THE WHOLE WORLD WILL SEE!"
Lin is showing that he has a much better head on his shoulders than Smush and Kwame, he wasn't exposed like them. Lin being exposed is him facing an opponent that will make him work harder to be a better player. Its more exposing to himself than anyone else, and thats what he needs. The Heat played their game and Lin couldn't take it. That means he needs to work on what he messed up on and come back next time fighting harder.
That in my opinion is Lin being "exposed". Sometimes you need to have that exposed so you'll know what it takes to get better.
Originally Posted by Sole MAX
PRIME, lets be real. Everyone is not expected to do well. I know for sure that Laker fans don't expect Luke Walton to do well when he gets on the court. Cmon now.
Yeah but thats the thing, fans pick and choose favorites. GM's pick and choose with hopes of everyone coming in and turning their franchise around.