Around The NBA : 21-22 Edition

Andi Obst · Post #861 » by **Andi Obst** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:31 pm

Joe Johnson making a comeback at age 40. Love that he’s still out there balling, but it says a lot about the chaos in the league right now.

mack2354 · Post #862 » by **mack2354** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:32 pm

Can any of the Euro fans give an update on Niko Mirotic? I did a quick Google search and couldn't find any recent news. A 40 yr old Iso Joe Johnson just got signed. Covid has been killing teams and people have been getting signed out of left field by the dozens. It's impossible at this point to believe that half the teams haven't contacted Niko about coming over. Has he said that he is done with the NBA forever?

2weekswithpay · Post #863 » by **2weekswithpay** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:39 pm

MGB8 wrote:
2weekswithpay wrote:Watching Horton-Tucker brick all those shots was rough. Hard to believe they're paying 10mil a season for this.

Eh - he had an awful game, but there's talent there. I think they got him on a fair value contract, and he has a solid chance of outplaying it considerable. On the other hand, if that shot doesn't improve (but everything else stays more or less the same), it's probably a mild overpay. But it's an understandable one - same as Portland taking a chance on Derrick Jones Jr. last year.

I'm much more interested in this year's unique, COVID-induced 10-day churn. Isaiah Thomas, after a couple of good games, also was awful. But there are a lot of interesting players getting 2nd looks from the league: James Ennis with the Nets (not sure why he didn't get a shot earlier) --- and also Langston Galloway and Shaq Harrison; Justin Jackson with the Celtics (and also old man CJ Miles); DJ Wilson and (insert gif of Vivek here) "Stauskas" with the Raptors - along with 6'7-6'8, 232 mobile combo-forward (but more 4) with 7'0 wingspan and solid 8'8 reach Juwan Morgan (how many of those type guys can Masai add?!?! - and why aren't AKME churning through some of the same given the situation at the 4?).

There's also Stephenson with the Hawks, and a 6'6 combo forward named Malcolm Hill who had a decent year in Israel last year; Tyler Johnson with the Sixers; Mudiay with the Kings. Luke Kornet joining Lauri and Valentine with the Cavs -- and also once believed to have some potential as a 3&D guy Justin Anderson. Moses Wright on the Clipps is also interesting.

Can't wait to see some other players come back and get there 2nd/3rd/4th shots - maybe some stick. More talent in the NBA isn't a bad thing. Does Perry Jones III leave the big3? Does Jan Vesely take another shot at the US after being a Euro stud? Does Hezonja come back and showed he learned a thing or two the last two years in Europe? What about 6'7 250 bull-build but somehow hoppy, yet with the wingspan and reach of a 6'9-6'10 guy Quincy Acy? Our boy Vonleh? Derrick Williams? Jarron Blossomgame? Does Mike James get another chance after looking ok with the Nets (but not dispelling character concerns)? 32 year old Marshon Brooks, who could always score (and hasn't slowed down too much in China)? Another scoring wing talent (though now 30) with some NBA experience who had decent enough years in Europe the past two in Jordan McRae? Do we see the return of Paul the man, myth, and legend Zipser (who has been playing very efficiently in Europe).

I see the potential but is potential something you care about when your best player is 37 years old? Not to mention trading for Westbrook after making the fit even more questionable.

Does a 10 day contract even provide enough to effectively reevaluate a player now that teams are probably practicing even less because of COVID?

2weekswithpay · Post #864 » by **2weekswithpay** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:47 pm

mack2354 wrote:Can any of the Euro fans give an update on Niko Mirotic? I did a quick Google search and couldn't find any recent news. A 40 yr old Iso Joe Johnson just got signed. Covid has been killing teams and people have been getting signed out of left field by the dozens. It's impossible at this point to believe that half the teams haven't contacted Niko about coming over. Has he said that he is done with the NBA forever?

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1246298/nikola-mirotic-apart-from-playing-against-the-best-i-dont-miss-the-nba/

He has he doesn't miss the NBA in this interview. Niko was offered an extension by Milwaukee before going back overseas I believe, hell he's probably the best player not in the NBA right now.

jsleesl28 · Post #865 » by **jsleesl28** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:20 pm

dang, wanted iso joe on the bulls. lol

would have been fun watching demar, joe johnson, and lavine taking turns going iso.

Watch on YouTube

he can still play about 5~8 mins per game.

kodo · Post #866 » by **kodo** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:04 pm

Ray Allen is probably too old at 46? Gotta believe he's still better than Matt Thomas.

Post #867 » by **kulaz3000** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:13 pm

kodo wrote:Ray Allen is probably too old at 46? Gotta believe he's still better than Matt Thomas.

Is Ray Allen already 46?! Far out.

madvillian · Post #868 » by **madvillian** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:14 pm

mack2354 wrote:Can any of the Euro fans give an update on Niko Mirotic? I did a quick Google search and couldn't find any recent news. A 40 yr old Iso Joe Johnson just got signed. Covid has been killing teams and people have been getting signed out of left field by the dozens. It's impossible at this point to believe that half the teams haven't contacted Niko about coming over. Has he said that he is done with the NBA forever?

From all indications he's balling out for Barca and loving life as a Spanish celebrity. He's probably done with the NBA unless someone offers him 80 million or so guaranteed, and I don't think anybody will.

Post #869 » by **kulaz3000** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:14 pm

We should just sign Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Rodman, Longley, Drew Gooden, Carlos Boozer, Bogans to 10 day contracts too

Post #870 » by **Michael Jackson** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:53 pm

madvillian wrote:
mack2354 wrote:Can any of the Euro fans give an update on Niko Mirotic? I did a quick Google search and couldn't find any recent news. A 40 yr old Iso Joe Johnson just got signed. Covid has been killing teams and people have been getting signed out of left field by the dozens. It's impossible at this point to believe that half the teams haven't contacted Niko about coming over. Has he said that he is done with the NBA forever?

From all indications he's balling out for Barca and loving life as a Spanish celebrity. He's probably done with the NBA unless someone offers him 80 million or so guaranteed, and I don't think anybody will.

I think that Utah offered him a healthy contract not 80 mil but good money and he decided not to board the plane because he doesn’t want to be in the nba. He isn’t coming over folks. Especially for a 10 day hardship contract.

Jstock12 · Post #871 » by **Jstock12** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:53 pm

kulaz3000 wrote:We should just sign Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Rodman, Longley, Drew Gooden, Carlos Boozer, Bogans to 10 day contracts too

You listed a lot of people, but you forgot the most important one

Spoiler:

Wingy · Post #872 » by **Wingy** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:48 am

Joe Johnson. Brandon Knight. Ersan.

This has been pretty incredible. Would be amazing to see Mike lace em up for the Hornets again. One LaMelo to Jordan alley oop would be amazing.

Jcool0 · Post #873 » by **Jcool0** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:14 am

Read on Twitter

BullChit · Post #874 » by **BullChit** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:21 am

Jstock12 wrote:
kulaz3000 wrote:We should just sign Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Rodman, Longley, Drew Gooden, Carlos Boozer, Bogans to 10 day contracts too

You listed a lot of people, but you forgot the most important one

Spoiler:

As long as he'd be happy with Tyler Cook wearing his number I'm all for it.

BullChit · Post #875 » by **BullChit** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:22 am

Wingy wrote:Joe Johnson. Brandon Knight. Ersan.

This has been pretty incredible. Would be amazing to see Mike lace em up for the Hornets again. One LaMelo to Jordan alley oop would be amazing.

If it comes down to Jordan signing himself up for a 10 day or calling up Liangelo I think I know what MJ would do.

kodo · Post #876 » by **kodo** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:16 pm

Joe Johnson is the only current NBA player to have played against Michael Jordan.

Watch on YouTube

sco · Post #877 » by **sco** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:57 pm

Saw that Hield took 18 3's last night.

Tutupa · Post #878 » by **Tutupa** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:41 pm

mack2354 wrote:Can any of the Euro fans give an update on Niko Mirotic? I did a quick Google search and couldn't find any recent news. A 40 yr old Iso Joe Johnson just got signed. Covid has been killing teams and people have been getting signed out of left field by the dozens. It's impossible at this point to believe that half the teams haven't contacted Niko about coming over. Has he said that he is done with the NBA forever?

He is playing well for Barça and he is happy living in Spain again. Never say never but I don´t see him coming back to the NBA.

The only black cloud for him is Barça is on a very hard financial situation. Early on the season he was asked (among other players) to take a pay cut in salary which he refused. So there is a small chance Barça is forced to get rid of him and he may listen to some offers.

Anyway, I think it´s not a money issue for him, he just feel more comfortable playing Euro basket at home. He may end playing in another powerhouse team in Europe soon.

His american dream experience wasn´t gracious either. He was literally punched back home.

Post #879 » by **Michael Jackson** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:48 pm

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kodo wrote:Joe Johnson is the only current NBA player to have played against Michael Jordan.

Watch on YouTube

Cool clip but I think Jordan scored 32 that game. Totally fine that Johnson gets the highlight but it was a decent old man Jordan game too. Truly though that version of MJ was not must watch TV.

Post #880 » by **Michael Jackson** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:56 pm

Jcool0 wrote:

Read on Twitter

If only a decade ago that’s all we had to deal with