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Post Ironic

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Feb 9, 2013
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I posted his shooting percentage from 16-24ft just there. He doesn’t shoot often from there, but he’s over 50% from that range over the last two years.

Who knows if he succeeds, but players do evolve and add 3 pt shots with some degree of regularity in the modern game.

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And Boogie can move, play as a stretch 5. He doesn’t need to be standing around the lane clogging it all the time, nor waiting out at the 3 point line exclusively. He’s a big man with great hands. Has a midrange game, a passable three, can put the ball on the floor, and is a good passer. Even alongside James and AD he doesn’t have to be pigeonholed into one place. He’ll move around. Find open spaces, to finish at the basket when opportunity presents, or to move out to shoot open 3s and clear the paint... pass the ball. Etc

If he gets back to his best he can easily fit with those two against good teams at the offensive end. The size and strength (alongside skill and touch) mismatch will overpower the vast majority of good teams in the front court and make that front court close to impossible to defend.

It’s more so the defensive end that would be problematic, but Vogel is known for his ability to coach defensive schemes, so i’ll trust him to figure that one out.
 

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Bianconero81

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Jan 26, 2009
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Not sure if Lakers or NBA thread :shifty: :boh: :numnum:

The West is definitely stacked - Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Portland and Utah are all legitimate contenders. We can't discount the Warriors either.

In the East, you have the Nets, 76ers, Bucks. Even the Pacers and Celtics have a shot. The Magic are still irrelevant :sigh: It's going to be an interesting season. I absolutely can't wait.
 

Strickland

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the Warriors will have it tough. they'd be contenders with Klay, but without him I don't see them going far. for me it actually brings excitement after them dominating for years

would Rockets be serious contenders if they reunite Harden with Westbrook?
 
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zizinho

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Klay will be back 2 months before playoffs start iirc. Warriors with him and DLo are amongst a number of teams that are favorites. If they fix their depth they are set to compete again

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the Warriors will have it tough. they'd be contenders with Klay, but without him I don't see them going far. for me it actually brings excitement after them dominating for years

would Rockets be serious contenders if they reunite Harden with Westbrook?
I dont think Harden and Westbrook is a good fit, both too ball dominant and not so good off ball.
 

Strickland

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Klay will be back 2 months before playoffs start iirc. Warriors with him and DLo are amongst a number of teams that are favorites. If they fix their depth they are set to compete again

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I dont think Harden and Westbrook is a good fit, both too ball dominant and not so good off ball.
I hope Klay returns in time to have a big impact in playoffs, but ACL is ACL, you never know if it'll go smooth like with Westbrook or bad like with DRose

swapping Westbrook with Chris Paul and whatever they need to give to convince Thunder seems like the only move left for them this summer, but I too am not sure if that's a good move :D
 

KB824

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CP3 for Westbrook wont be feasible. The last thing that a team in a rebuild like OKC would want is a far inferior point guard making the same amount of money. Young assets and draft picks are what will do the trick.

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I could see him.going to Toronto, considering that Lowry is on an expiring contract, but Siakam would have to be part of the deal.if I am.OKC
 

Post Ironic

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Feb 9, 2013
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Not sure if Lakers or NBA thread :shifty: :boh: :numnum:

The West is definitely stacked - Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Portland and Utah are all legitimate contenders. We can't discount the Warriors either.

In the East, you have the Nets, 76ers, Bucks. Even the Pacers and Celtics have a shot. The Magic are still irrelevant :sigh: It's going to be an interesting season. I absolutely can't wait.
I’ve got the Jazz with the best overall roster in the West when taking depth into account, Portland and Denver just a little behind. The Lakers and Clippers probably have the strongest starting 5s, the Lakers weak at PG, the Clippers very undersized at the 5.

In the east, the Bucks have the strongest overall roster (probably in the league too) and number 1 player. Philadelphia with best starting 5 in the league. Brooklyn, will wait and see what KD looks like. Achilles takes substantial time to recover from.
 

Bianconero81

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I’ve got the Jazz with the best overall roster in the West when taking depth into account, Portland and Denver just a little behind. The Lakers and Clippers probably have the strongest starting 5s, the Lakers weak at PG, the Clippers very undersized at the 5.

In the east, the Bucks have the strongest overall roster (probably in the league too) and number 1 player. Philadelphia with best starting 5 in the league. Brooklyn, will wait and see what KD looks like. Achilles takes substantial time to recover from.
What about the Magic? :sad: :sigh:

Murmurs and rumors abound - Westrbook to Miami? He'd team up with Butler there. They have some interesting pieces as well, so this team could be a threat.

Spurs and Rockets in the West? :boh:
 

Post Ironic

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What about the Magic? :sad: :sigh:

Murmurs and rumors abound - Westrbook to Miami? He'd team up with Butler there. They have some interesting pieces as well, so this team could be a threat.

Spurs and Rockets in the West? :boh:
It sounds like the Magic might be interested in Westbrook. Package centred around Aaron Gordon and Markelle Fultz.

Mo Bamba is an intriguing player for your team. I’m curious to see how he develops.
 

ALC

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Westbrook and Griffin together is so insane, I would love to see that happen. Those guys will just tomahawk dunk over everyone

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And I’m a big fan of Griffin, that guy keeps getting better every year
 

Post Ironic

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Feb 9, 2013
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Yes yes YES!!!

The guy I wanted


He had a bad couple years with the Clippers, but he found his shot again in Memphis.

I didn’t realize he’s only 28. Can easily get back into his all-nba defensive form.

We now have two guards who can play all-nba defense. Plus two of the best rim protectors in the league.

That defense is gonna be awesome under Vogel.
 

KB824

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Hey Guys. Riddle me this. I'm trying very hard to find the difference in these 4 scenarios


Lebron James : " I want to play with the best players , so I will help recruit them to come to the Lakers"

Public Opinion "That shit is weak!. How much help do you need? You dirty snake, trying to get AD on the Lakers when he has 1 year left on his contract!!!"

Kawhi Leonard "I will sign with the Lakers unless you get me another superstar to play with, before I sign as a free agent"

Public Opinion "Board man gets paid!! Great job of recruiting!! Way to get Paul George to force the issue with the Thunder while he still had 3 years left on his contract!!! You NEED another superstar to win in this league, Kawhi!!!"



Anthony Davis " New Orleans, I know that it is 12 days before the trade deadline, and I know I have 1 year on my contract, but I want to be traded to the Lakers"

Public Opinion "Boo!! You Weasel!! you still have a year on your contract!! How dare you force the issue and try to leverage your way to the team of your choice while under contract!!!!"


Paul George "Oklahoma, I know that it is 4 DAYS before the new fiscal league starts, and I have 3 years left on my contract, but I want to be traded to the LA Clippers so that I can team up with Kawhi."

Public Opinion "YES!!! You go PG13!! You played this perfectly!!! You got out of your situation with Oklahoma to come back home!!! Power to the Players!!!"




Someone help me out here.
 

MikeM

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Sep 21, 2008
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Hey Guys. Riddle me this. I'm trying very hard to find the difference in these 4 scenarios


Lebron James : " I want to play with the best players , so I will help recruit them to come to the Lakers"

Public Opinion "That shit is weak!. How much help do you need? You dirty snake, trying to get AD on the Lakers when he has 1 year left on his contract!!!"

Kawhi Leonard "I will sign with the Lakers unless you get me another superstar to play with, before I sign as a free agent"

Public Opinion "Board man gets paid!! Great job of recruiting!! Way to get Paul George to force the issue with the Thunder while he still had 3 years left on his contract!!! You NEED another superstar to win in this league, Kawhi!!!"



Anthony Davis " New Orleans, I know that it is 12 days before the trade deadline, and I know I have 1 year on my contract, but I want to be traded to the Lakers"

Public Opinion "Boo!! You Weasel!! you still have a year on your contract!! How dare you force the issue and try to leverage your way to the team of your choice while under contract!!!!"


Paul George "Oklahoma, I know that it is 4 DAYS before the new fiscal league starts, and I have 3 years left on my contract, but I want to be traded to the LA Clippers so that I can team up with Kawhi."

Public Opinion "YES!!! You go PG13!! You played this perfectly!!! You got out of your situation with Oklahoma to come back home!!! Power to the Players!!!"




Someone help me out here.
There is no difference.
 

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