PG Battle

Post #1 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:36 pm

Sessions started just one game while playing behind rookie Jonny Flynn, who averaged 13.5 points and 4.4 assists per game in just under 29 minutes. Sessions said he was told the position would be up for grabs heading into next season.

"They said the position is open. There's no set [situation]," Sessions said. "When it comes to training camp, they're probably going to let us battle it out, and the best man will win and the other guy will back up. We're a great tandem though. I like Jonny. He's a great young player.

"If he backs me up or I back him up, we'll get it done."

http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/04/25/14 ... z0mJMqfJDQ

Fred Williamson · Post #2 » by **Fred Williamson** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:52 pm

so what happens if you guys draft Wall?

Foye · Post #3 » by **Foye** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:04 pm

Fred Williamson wrote:so what happens if you guys draft Wall?

Wall will battle them out :rofl:

God Squad · Post #4 » by **God Squad** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:32 pm

Question, Why Dosnt Rubio Want to play for Minny? I think yall have a "decent" core. Question is would you draft turner? Rubio and Turner?

Esohny · Post #5 » by **Esohny** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:41 pm

spade57 wrote:Question, Why Dosnt Rubio Want to play for Minny? I think yall have a "decent" core. Question is would you draft turner? Rubio and Turner?

You have a flawed thesis.

cpfsf · Post #6 » by **cpfsf** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:41 pm

spade57 wrote:Question, Why Dosnt Rubio Want to play for Minny? I think yall have a "decent" core. Question is would you draft turner? Rubio and Turner?

Rubio didn't want to play for Minnesota recently because of buyout issues. He would have made very little money if he did (and I emphasize very little). He will play for Minnesota in either 2011/12 or 2012/13. I don't want to research the exact quote, but he stated that Minnesota is his number one destination.

I think most here would draft Wall, but many of those who wanted Wall would want us to trade down for Turner. I'm leaning towards Wall to trade for Turner, but that's going to depend on the NBA lottery.

moss_is_1 · Post #7 » by **moss_is_1** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:13 pm

I'll believe it when I see it. Sessions was better than Flynn last year but they always chose to start Flynn.

jscott · Post #8 » by **jscott** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:30 pm

cpfsf I think you are slightly mistaken.

While most of your info is correct (about the buyout) and while I 100% believe Rubio will be in a Wolves jersey to start the 2011-2012 season I don't think he has said "Mn is my number one destination."

He has certainly said that he has no problem playing in MN and that he wants to come over to the NBA and that is his goal. By all accounts him and Kahn have a good relationship and Kahn has never said anything other than Rubio in MN - barring a crazy trade offer.

cpfsf · Post #9 » by **cpfsf** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:53 pm

jscott wrote:cpfsf I think you are slightly mistaken.

While most of your info is correct (about the buyout) and while I 100% believe Rubio will be in a Wolves jersey to start the 2011-2012 season I don't think he has said "Mn is my number one destination."

He has certainly said that he has no problem playing in MN and that he wants to come over to the NBA and that is his goal. By all accounts him and Kahn have a good relationship and Kahn has never said anything other than Rubio in MN - barring a crazy trade offer.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4437300

"The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be my first option and I wish to play with them in the near future."

I was close

jscott · Post #10 » by **jscott** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:02 pm

You know what.. I even remember reading that, dur.

My mistake, I was thinking more along the lines of "If I could pick anywhere to play.." rather than "They are my option and I wish to play there."

Good call though.

I don't get all these other fanboys saying he won't be here. Its nice to have a player that most of the league seems to have an interest in though.

cpfsf · Post #11 » by **cpfsf** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:19 pm

jscott wrote:You know what.. I even remember reading that, dur.

My mistake, I was thinking more along the lines of "If I could pick anywhere to play.." rather than "They are my option and I wish to play there."

Good call though.

I don't get all these other fanboys saying he won't be here. Its nice to have a player that most of the league seems to have an interest in though.

I can see the confusion. I kind of worded it poorly. I had trouble finding the quote, but I remembered I posted the link on the Knicks forum, so I had to do some digging.

I think Kahn has done everything right in regards to Ricky Rubio. You can argue that Jonny Flynn didn't help (I believe they said Flynn was on top of their board after Rubio).

The moment Rubio does come over, Minnesota will have one of the best PG duos with Flynn coming off the bench. I don't believe for a second that Flynn can play shooting guard. I would prefer that Minnesota "makes a splash" when Rubio comes over (whether that be 2011 or 2012).

jscott · Post #12 » by **jscott** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:25 pm

Right. I agree with you.

I believe that Flynn was part of the rumored Evans deal where we got sniped on Johnson falling to us so instead we shipped the pick for the Bobcats pick this year and Denver took Lawson.

I have no issue at all with Kahn on how he has handled Rubio. I wanted to take him #2 and was willing to trade up to do it. I'm glad he fell to us and we still have Flynn.

If Flynn has (good) value now then I wouldn't be opposed to dealing him but if people are trying to low-ball us then I'd rather hold on to him and see what he has. I like Jonny, I'm just a bigger Rubio mark.

cpfsf · Post #13 » by **cpfsf** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:49 pm

I got to admit that Houston offer looks pretty fair now. I still would rather have Rubio, but it wasn't as bad as people think it was.

It was funny how Minnesota and Memphis were lowballing each other. I believe we offered Smith and #5 for #2 and they offered #2 for #5 and Love.

Vega06 · Post #14 » by **Vega06** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:06 pm

Sessions has had every reason to complain this year, but he hasn't. Good for him. He deserved a chance to start.

collin_k41 · Post #15 » by **collin_k41** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:47 pm

I'm glad these two get the chance to battle it out for the starting spot. Especially making it known this early should fuel both players going into the summer. Sessions, one pointer for you; learn to make free throws.

Post #16 » by **Worm Guts** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:57 pm

Sessions has his problems at the FT line at the beginning of the year, but he ended up at 72%. He's a career 76% shooter. Some room to improve, but not bad.

Cyborg21 · Post #17 » by **Cyborg21** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:06 pm

This is if Sessions or Flynn is actually still here....

southern wolf · Post #18 » by **southern wolf** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:34 am

Fred Williamson wrote:so what happens if you guys draft Wall?

PG trade, then another PG battle. :roll:

Dewey · Post #19 » by **Dewey** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:44 am

Hard to imagine a PG battle for a 15-win team ... might be best to keep it to a game of "Dribble Tag" best 2 of 3. :roll:

Post #20 » by **revprodeji** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:56 am

Both guys are trade assets, it is a matter of who brings back the better reward. The "winner" mans the ship for a year and then becomes the Bobby Jackson behind Rubio.