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LuessiT wrote:emunney wrote:Perseus1966 wrote:If Porter gets 207 ,how much Giannis must get?
Well, Porter only gets 207 if he makes an All-NBA team or wins MVP this year. But Giannis gets 228 regardless, that's signed and sealed.
You forgot DPOY lol.
Milbucks96 wrote:The difference between signing now vs later is $62 million for Harden. Seems like he knows he can get this same contract later no matter what but wants to maximize his profit for his last contract.
Me, like most other people would lock in the money but I assume he knows he’s getting maxed no matter what so he’s shooting for the biggest payday first. He’s staying in Brooklyn, they will do anything to keep Kd and Harden.
raferfenix wrote:How much loyalty could Harden really have to the Nets?
I don’t see him having any qualms about bailing if this season doesn’t meet his expectations for whatever reason.
DingleJerry wrote:Ron Swanson wrote:Amazed that Harden likely turning down an extension and opting for unrestricted free agency next summer isn't dominating the headlines. But then again, he's not a star in a "small market" so.....
Dude sure does have Miami written all over him doesn't he?
He's originally from LA, would be funny if he demands there and a Westbrook trade for him has to happen. Re-uniting KD and RW. BKN obviously would have to make it a 3 team though. PG13 based trade could work too to get to LA
Matches Malone wrote:How did NBA fandom get to the point that it's more fun to thirst over players on other teams than to care more about your own team and players...
DingleJerry wrote:raferfenix wrote:How much loyalty could Harden really have to the Nets?
I don’t see him having any qualms about bailing if this season doesn’t meet his expectations for whatever reason.
I'd guess it's more about loyalty to KD than to the Nets. Granted, Harden was traded from OKC but I'm sure KD was against that move, big time. All accounts were/are these guys are good friends. And if you want a title the best guys to pair with are Giannis and KD, LBJ but that has a very limited shelf life right now. Go some place else and now he has to go up against those guys.
Matches Malone wrote:How did NBA fandom get to the point that it's more fun to thirst over players on other teams than to care more about your own team and players...
Matches Malone wrote:How did NBA fandom get to the point that it's more fun to thirst over players on other teams than to care more about your own team and players...
giannis and 1 wrote:Something I always think about is if Giannis and Embiid were drafted by the same team. Would they have been able to make it work?
Imo, yes.
CharityStripe34 wrote:Someone needs to show the NBA how to be better pro-wrestling bookers. They're showing clips from beloved players instead of the obvious mega-heels like Trey, Harden, Kyrie etc. I saw Doncic and Middleton being shown and I was like "great, there goes about 4 ppg for Midds."
giannis and 1 wrote:Something I always think about is if Giannis and Embiid were drafted by the same team. Would they have been able to make it work?
Imo, yes.
drew881 wrote:giannis and 1 wrote:Something I always think about is if Giannis and Embiid were drafted by the same team. Would they have been able to make it work?
Imo, yes.
For the **** we gave Embiid early in his career (social media crap, riding the scooter), he has evolved to become a more mature leader. His comments today on the team catering to Simmons’ weaknesses are devastating. I love it.
“I’ll be honest. I thought the turning point was when we — I don’t know how to say it — is when we had an open shot and we made one free throw…,” Embiid said.
Yeah, Simmons being a bitch doesn't make Embiid any less of an ****.Ruzious wrote:drew881 wrote:giannis and 1 wrote:Something I always think about is if Giannis and Embiid were drafted by the same team. Would they have been able to make it work?
Imo, yes.
For the **** we gave Embiid early in his career (social media crap, riding the scooter), he has evolved to become a more mature leader. His comments today on the team catering to Simmons’ weaknesses are devastating. I love it.
I'll disagree - because of this comment he made after their game 7 loss - that he contributed to, btw:“I’ll be honest. I thought the turning point was when we — I don’t know how to say it — is when we had an open shot and we made one free throw…,” Embiid said.
Maybe the Simmons situation would be completely different now if Embiid hadn't said that. Never publicly throw your teammate under the bus like that - even if he's right - especially after he had 8 turnovers himself in both games 6 and 7.
drew881 wrote:giannis and 1 wrote:Something I always think about is if Giannis and Embiid were drafted by the same team. Would they have been able to make it work?
Imo, yes.
For the **** we gave Embiid early in his career (social media crap, riding the scooter), he has evolved to become a more mature leader. His comments today on the team catering to Simmons’ weaknesses are devastating. I love it.
paulpressey25 wrote:Was listening to Lowepost last night. No rumor, just discussion of concepts.
Given where GSW is with Wiggins and Philly is with SImmons, it does seem like a Simmons for Wiggins/Wiseman/Kuminga deal could make sense for both clubs. It isn't perfect for Philly, but it is at least value. And GSW really does need to think out of the box, if their goal is get back to the Finals.