Around the NBA: 2020-21 Season

Andi Obst · Post #1781 » by **Andi Obst** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:30 am

Nets signing Griffin AND Aldridge doesn't make much sense to me. I struggle to see how they get useful playoff minutes out of one one them. Plus they're probably going to take away minutes from Claxton, maybe even all of his minutes. I'd take Claxton over both of them pretty easily for them.

ZOMG · Post #1782 » by **ZOMG** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:11 pm

Little Nathan wrote:Nets signing Griffin AND Aldridge doesn't make much sense to me. I struggle to see how they get useful playoff minutes out of one one them. Plus they're probably going to take away minutes from Claxton, maybe even all of his minutes. I'd take Claxton over both of them pretty easily for them.

Another example of stockpiling "name" guys without a clear plan. Makes no sense whatsoever.

Post #1783 » by **Michael Jackson** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:54 pm

Repeat 3-peat wrote:
Repeat 3-peat wrote:

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38 points from Zion tonight on 13-20 FG. We're seeing a future All Time great.

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The only question on Zion ever was if his body will hold up. Other than that he was the most sure fire #1 since Lebron, even more than AD.

Post #1784 » by **Michael Jackson** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:55 pm

ZOMG wrote:
Little Nathan wrote:Nets signing Griffin AND Aldridge doesn't make much sense to me. I struggle to see how they get useful playoff minutes out of one one them. Plus they're probably going to take away minutes from Claxton, maybe even all of his minutes. I'd take Claxton over both of them pretty easily for them.

Another example of stockpiling "name" guys without a clear plan. Makes no sense whatsoever.

Karl Malone, Gary Payton and Horace Grant Lakers team.

MrSparkle · Post #1785 » by **MrSparkle** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 5:13 pm

Michael Jackson wrote:
ZOMG wrote:
Little Nathan wrote:Nets signing Griffin AND Aldridge doesn't make much sense to me. I struggle to see how they get useful playoff minutes out of one one them. Plus they're probably going to take away minutes from Claxton, maybe even all of his minutes. I'd take Claxton over both of them pretty easily for them.

Another example of stockpiling "name" guys without a clear plan. Makes no sense whatsoever.

Karl Malone, Gary Payton and Horace Grant Lakers team.

They’re not giving up anything for these guys. Should they have not signed Griffin and Aldridge with vet min contracts?

Andi Obst · Post #1786 » by **Andi Obst** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:08 pm

MrSparkle wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
ZOMG wrote:
Another example of stockpiling "name" guys without a clear plan. Makes no sense whatsoever.

Karl Malone, Gary Payton and Horace Grant Lakers team.

They’re not giving up anything for these guys. Should they have not signed Griffin and Aldridge with vet min contracts?

If the plan is to play them, which it seems to be because they decided to sign there over other alternatives, I think signing them is bad.

FriedRise · Post #1787 » by **FriedRise** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:23 pm

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I guess the Cs are stuck with Green Kornet now.

ZOMG · Post #1788 » by **ZOMG** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:42 pm

FriedRise wrote:

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I guess the Cs are stuck with Green Kornet now.

I prefer "Murder Kornet".

Post #1789 » by **Michael Jackson** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:14 pm

Little Nathan wrote:
MrSparkle wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:

Karl Malone, Gary Payton and Horace Grant Lakers team.

They’re not giving up anything for these guys. Should they have not signed Griffin and Aldridge with vet min contracts?

If the plan is to play them, which it seems to be because they decided to sign there over other alternatives, I think signing them is bad.

If they feel they are the best option for the minted minutes they will see (Aldridge does have legit post season experience) it makes sense I guess. Blake doesn't really because he just looks toasted. I guess you ae hedging on the bet that he only needs a couple minutes of production a night. I generally agree though that they might have been better served going after guys that have less of a name and more production available. While it was kind of cool to have Robert Parish on the Bulls he really served no practical value outside of some wisdom. In this case Aldridge can still contribute, but not at a level that changes much against Embiid, Jokic, Bam or AD. I think those players at this point would be excited to face up against LMA. Still LMA is a better option than say Gafford in those situations and it is the buyout market so beggars can't be choosers.

Post #1790 » by **Ice Man** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:45 pm

Michael Jackson wrote:The only question on Zion ever was if his body will hold up. Other than that he was the most sure fire #1 since Lebron, even more than AD.

Agree. Also, was AD considered that much of a unicorn at the time? I don't follow drafts very closely, I mainly just watch what the Bulls are doing, and I don't recall knowing or caring much about AD when the Pelicans got him. Not as with Zion or LeBron. Or Greg Oden, for that matter.

Grodoboldo · Post #1791 » by **Grodoboldo** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:48 pm

ZOMG wrote:
FriedRise wrote:

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I guess the Cs are stuck with Green Kornet now.

I prefer "Murder Kornet".

Mortal Kornet

Watch on YouTube

kodo · Post #1792 » by **kodo** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:33 pm

FriedRise wrote:

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I guess the Cs are stuck with Green Kornet now.

Robert Williams is a good rim runner, I expect they'll lean on him for C duties. But he's pretty young, not sure if he's ready to handle an extended playoff run with that kind of responsibility.

Wingy · Post #1793 » by **Wingy** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:15 pm

Michael Jackson wrote:
Little Nathan wrote:
MrSparkle wrote:
They’re not giving up anything for these guys. Should they have not signed Griffin and Aldridge with vet min contracts?

If the plan is to play them, which it seems to be because they decided to sign there over other alternatives, I think signing them is bad.

If they feel they are the best option for the minted minutes they will see (Aldridge does have legit post season experience) it makes sense I guess. Blake doesn't really because he just looks toasted. I guess you ae hedging on the bet that he only needs a couple minutes of production a night. I generally agree though that they might have been better served going after guys that have less of a name and more production available. While it was kind of cool to have Robert Parish on the Bulls he really served no practical value outside of some wisdom. In this case Aldridge can still contribute, but not at a level that changes much against Embiid, Jokic, Bam or AD. I think those players at this point would be excited to face up against LMA. Still LMA is a better option than say Gafford in those situations and it is the buyout market so beggars can't be choosers.

You hit on a couple good notes. The last line, and the experience.

I think it’s extreme hyperbole to act like these guys can’t contribute, and are bad signings. Yes, their name vastly outweighs their play, but these guys are fine as role players.

They’ve been in deepish playoff runs, and as vet former all stars, you know they’re used to the spotlight this Net team brings. Are you really feeling comfortable about the Noah Vonlehs of the world when the lights are on for a super team, title favorite?

For the most part, you just need these guys to not screw things up: avoid turning the ball over, making dumb passes, etc. They’re just fine, and more for that.

Jimako10 · Post #1794 » by **Jimako10** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:01 am

MrSparkle wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
ZOMG wrote:
Another example of stockpiling "name" guys without a clear plan. Makes no sense whatsoever.

Karl Malone, Gary Payton and Horace Grant Lakers team.

They’re not giving up anything for these guys. Should they have not signed Griffin and Aldridge with vet min contracts?

Griffin, Aldridge etc fall into the category of bumslayers. Definitely not good enough to be starters anymore, but for 15 minutes a night, they can bumslay 2nd units fairly well.

Wingy · Post #1795 » by **Wingy** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:31 am

Ice Man wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:The only question on Zion ever was if his body will hold up. Other than that he was the most sure fire #1 since Lebron, even more than AD.

Agree. Also, was AD considered that much of a unicorn at the time? I don't follow drafts very closely, I mainly just watch what the Bulls are doing, and I don't recall knowing or caring much about AD when the Pelicans got him. Not as with Zion or LeBron. Or Greg Oden, for that matter.

He was the most exciting, but I don’t know how much more sure fire you’re gonna get than AD’s 100% certainty. It’s like saying “I’m gonna give 110%!!”

I mean, 2 & 3 after AD were MKG, and Beal...and those guys didn’t have any real hype. I feel like I recall AD being thought of as an incredible prospect, no brainer. Big difference w/Zion was that a lot more casual fans knew of his legend. I’d also add that Ja was at least a consensus, also well-known, and a bit famous too at #2. A mostly contrarian argument could’ve been made for Ja based on Zion’s health fears. There was no such case to be made for anyone behind AD.

Clocian · Post #1796 » by **Clocian** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:06 am

Lets see how WCJ plays in Orlando...

Grodoboldo · Post #1797 » by **Grodoboldo** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:09 am

Clocian wrote:Lets see how WCJ plays in Orlando...

I'm cheering for him. I know it's a long shot by now, but that guy we saw flashes of in Summer League and during his first season is still there somewhere.

Damn, we went sso long without doing... well, anything, that I forgot how much more interesting things get when our team actually belongs in this league. We have so much more interesting things to watch now!

Post #1798 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:17 am

Let's see how Wendell looks in his new uni.

Post #1799 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:28 am

I still dont know why the Magic dont just free Bamba. They are going for all lottery balls right now and its been 3 years. Hes still coming off the bench.

I havent seen Wendell yet but it seems hes going to play PF?

cool007 · Post #1800 » by **cool007** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:28 am

DASMACKDOWN wrote:Let's see how Wendell looks in his new uni.

Is he going to play today? I don't see him on the court and the 1st qtr is about to be over.

I do see Porter Jr.