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Man, sounds like he may be in rough shape with all these reports. If he plays three games in the D-League that could mean he wont be back for weeks. Even then, he will probably be off. We might not see the real Jonny until after the all-star break.

I kind of like the idea of letting him get the kinks out in the dleague. Baseball does something similar quite a bit.

I think our news on Flynn has been speculative. I would not worry about it too much. Soph curse.

At least it's not like Thabeet to D-league status.

Extra time to decide what to do with Telfair/Gaines.

I like both. Gaines play some decent defense. Telfair can set up his teammates better. I want both. Could we combine their powers into one super being to make me happy?

Sebastiata Gaifair?

skydragonslashs wrote:Extra time to decide what to do with Telfair/Gaines.

I like both. Gaines play some decent defense. Telfair can set up his teammates better. I want both. Could we combine their powers into one super being to make me happy?

Sebastiata Gaifair?

Sebastiata Gelfiar sounds like a name given to an eastern European supermodel.

funkatron101 wrote:At least it's not like Thabeet to D-league status.

I don't understand the negative connotation that comes with playing in the D-League. This is not a particularly bad thing, this is why the league is there. It had a positive effect on Thabeet and albeit a different scenario it makes sense to let Flynn shake off the rust down there while we figure out what we are going to do with Flynn-Telfair-Ridnour. Lazar Hayward should be playing in the D-League too, give him a chance to work on his game.

TyKixx wrote:

funkatron101 wrote:At least it's not like Thabeet to D-league status.

I don't understand the negative connotation that comes with playing in the D-League. This is not a particularly bad thing, this is why the league is there.

But for #2 picks, they should not need to be sent down.

Klomp wrote:

TyKixx wrote:

funkatron101 wrote:At least it's not like Thabeet to D-league status.

I don't understand the negative connotation that comes with playing in the D-League. This is not a particularly bad thing, this is why the league is there.

But for #2 picks, they should not need to be sent down.

Thabeet should not have been a #2 pick.

eyeteeth wrote:Thabeet should not have been a #2 pick.

But he was.

Calinks wrote:http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70135/20101117/flynn_make_shake_off_rust_in_d_league/

Man, sounds like he may be in rough shape with all these reports. If he plays three games in the D-League that could mean he wont be back for weeks. Even then, he will probably be off. We might not see the real Jonny until after the all-star break.

Why does 3 games in the D-league mean he won't be back for weeks? Flynn playing in the D-league indicates that he's healthy enough to play.

TyKixx wrote:

funkatron101 wrote:At least it's not like Thabeet to D-league status.

I don't understand the negative connotation that comes with playing in the D-League. This is not a particularly bad thing, this is why the league is there. It had a positive effect on Thabeet and albeit a different scenario it makes sense to let Flynn shake off the rust down there while we figure out what we are going to do with Flynn-Telfair-Ridnour. Lazar Hayward should be playing in the D-League too, give him a chance to work on his game.

In Flynn's case, it's not negative. Which was my point. In Thabeet's case, while it's arguable that it helped him, it was clearly a demotion for someone picked so high.

Lazar should be sent to the D-League. It will keep him active.

I'm guessing Lazar probably will be sent to the D-League once Webster comes back, but until then, he's needed in case one of our guys gets into foul trouble.

Let him play a few games in the D-League if he isn't ready yet. There's no need to rush his return. It's better to have him back fully healthy than putting him in when he's not ready.

I think this is partially because Telfair is playing so well. We don't want to have the team take a step back while Flynn shakes off the rust.

Thabeet was buried behind Z-Bo and the other Gasol. He wasn't getting many minutes. Who cares if he had a stint in the D-League, thats why it is there. That is exactly what I mean, it shouldn't have these negative connotations. If say a Derrick Favors falls out of the rotation in favor of Humphries and Murphy, he is better off getting minutes in the D-League. Same with an Evan Turner if he started losing significant minutes to Lou, TY, Iggy, and Noc. Or even Wes if he was being blocked by Martell, B-Easy, Brewer, and say like an Ellington was outplaying him. Who cares about labels and statuses. Minutes in the D-League are better than rotting away on an NBA bench. It is unfortunate a guy like Darko never had an opportunity to play in the D-League.

I'm not sure how much getting some run in the D-League helps them compared to practicing against/with NBA players and coaches. It would be different if the D-League were set up like the minors in baseball, or if the Wolves had full control of their team like the Lakers or Mavs. Especially when a team runs a system like the Wolves do.

It helps some guys, but I'm not sure how much it would help someone in Lazar's situation.