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Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.)

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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#21 » by KillMonger » Sat Dec 8, 2012 5:52 am

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CourtsideTV wrote:thank god you are not our GM lol



You'd turn down 2 1sts to keep Al and Hedo (and cap space that means absolutely nothing)?!?! Cause guess what Orlando isn't attracting big time free agents anytime soon. It's a different nba now. But you're entitled to your opinion....even if its a bordeline (Please Use More Appropriate Word) one :nonono:

i don't think we have a problem attracting free agents, as long as our cap situation is in the clear why can't we attract Free Agents?
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Post#22 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 5:58 am

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PeePee la Fritz wrote:
CourtsideTV wrote:thank god you are not our GM lol



You'd turn down 2 1sts to keep Al and Hedo (and cap space that means absolutely nothing)?!?! Cause guess what Orlando isn't attracting big time free agents anytime soon. It's a different nba now. But you're entitled to your opinion....even if its a bordeline (Please Use More Appropriate Word) one :nonono:

i don't think we have a problem attracting free agents, as long as our cap situation is in the clear why can't we attract Free Agents?


because there aren't any to attract. take a look at the 2014 list and tell me the game-changer you want from that list not named LeBron:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/85896 ... -2013-2014
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#23 » by magicman123 » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:03 am

thelead wrote:because there aren't any to attract. take a look at the 2014 list and tell me the game-changer you want from that list not named LeBron:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/85896 ... -2013-2014



quick glance, i see Deandre Liggins and Chris Duhon, gotta go all in
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#24 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:05 am

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thelead wrote:because there aren't any to attract. take a look at the 2014 list and tell me the game-changer you want from that list not named LeBron:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/85896 ... -2013-2014



quick glance, i see Deandre Liggins and Chris Duhon, gotta go all in


Liggins is restricted, they'll match the max deal we can offer.
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#25 » by Orlando Prodigy » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:52 am

Welp.

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Post#26 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 7:07 am

Orlando Prodigy wrote:Welp.

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No. Make one with McLemore.
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#27 » by PeePee la Fritz » Sat Dec 8, 2012 7:15 am

thelead wrote:
magicman123 wrote:
thelead wrote:because there aren't any to attract. take a look at the 2014 list and tell me the game-changer you want from that list not named LeBron:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/85896 ... -2013-2014



quick glance, i see Deandre Liggins and Chris Duhon, gotta go all in


Liggins is restricted, they'll match the max deal we can offer.



:nod: :rofl: :cry:
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Post#28 » by MellowRose » Sat Dec 8, 2012 12:05 pm

Orlando Prodigy wrote:Welp.

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I want 'Bazz so badly. He is a beast in the making.

Though Wiggins vs. Bazz. I'd take Wiggins in a heartbeat.
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Post#29 » by MellowRose » Sat Dec 8, 2012 12:08 pm

thelead wrote:
CourtsideTV wrote:thank god you are not our GM lol

It's not a bad deal if we don't like the free agent crop in 2014. Two players that we don't even want for one player we don't want and 2 good picks. I haven't looked into it recently but I wasn't impressed by the 2014 FA class last time I looked (unless you actually believe we have a shot at LeBron :lol: ). I would probably do that deal followed by shipping out either Aflallo or JJ to the clips for Bledsoe and and a 1st round pick. Then tank for Wiggins or Parker :D


Clippers understand the value of Bledsoe and aren't going to trade him just for anyone. While JJ/Afflalo are great pieces to trade, I don't think the Clippers will bite. But hey, who knows?
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Post#30 » by londoncollin » Sat Dec 8, 2012 4:20 pm

Aiming4themoon wrote:I want 'Bazz so badly. He is a beast in the making.

Though Wiggins vs. Bazz. I'd take Wiggins in a heartbeat.

Why not both?
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Post#31 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 5:45 pm

Aiming4themoon wrote:
Orlando Prodigy wrote:Welp.

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I want 'Bazz so badly. He is a beast in the making.

Though Wiggins vs. Bazz. I'd take Wiggins in a heartbeat.

Have you watched shabazz play or are you just going off the media hype?
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#32 » by Orlando Prodigy » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:31 pm

thelead wrote:
Aiming4themoon wrote:
Orlando Prodigy wrote:Welp.

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I want 'Bazz so badly. He is a beast in the making.

Though Wiggins vs. Bazz. I'd take Wiggins in a heartbeat.

Have you watched shabazz play or are you just going off the media hype?


I was about to ask you the same question.
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Post#33 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:35 pm

Yup and his stock is falling as of late
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Post#34 » by blue and white » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:42 pm

thelead wrote:Yup and his stock is falling as of late


Again i think thats just media hype. i think hes dropped in some scouts eyes but not as badly as its being made out, this draft is weak and i cant see him slippin past 5 as of now
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Post#35 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:44 pm

blue and white wrote:
thelead wrote:Yup and his stock is falling as of late


Again i think thats just media hype. i think hes dropped in some scouts eyes but not as badly as its being made out, this draft is weak and i cant see him slippin past 5 as of now


That, I agree with. I just don't see him as an allstar.
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#36 » by Def Swami » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:51 pm

He's doing well imo. I think the expectations for him were a bit unrealistic. He won't be a "beast" in the NBA, but I don't think anyone else in the draft will be either. By default, I think he's still a top 3 pick.
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Post#37 » by Orlando Prodigy » Sat Dec 8, 2012 6:52 pm

His conditioning was off due to injuries and he's having to adjust to UCLA's dumb offense. He will be fine and his stock will rise again. Definitely still a top 3-5 pick depending on draft order
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Post#38 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 7:02 pm

His mid range game is NBA ready but he doesn't play D, not a super athlete as many claimed, handle is not tight, jumper happy, overconfident and can't go to his right hand on layups. He's definitely a top 5 pick though just because this draft is so weak. I see him as an OJ Mayo type right now.
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Re: Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIX"Reg. Season"Ed.) 

Post#39 » by Def Swami » Sat Dec 8, 2012 7:20 pm

Mclemore having a hell of a first 6 minutes in Colorado v. Kansas right now
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Post#40 » by thelead » Sat Dec 8, 2012 7:24 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:Mclemore having a hell of a first 6 minutes in Colorado v. Kansas right now


Who's McLemore??? 8-)
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