The Positivity Thread

[Note30]

I'm getting really excited about the offensive potential of this team. The duo of Wiggins & Towns could be scary good, and I think Towns will be better right away offensively than most think. That's not even including guys like LaVine, Rubio, Martin or Bjelica. Defense will be the key to the team's growth, but we've seen how KG can have an effect on the team defense. I don't expect Towns to be Anthony Davis right away on that side of the ball, but he won't have to be when playing next to Garnett.

Once again leaving Shabazz out.

And you literally just told me he doesn't get slighted. Yet here you are, slighting him. Wiggins and towns can be scary good, why not shabazz? What is particularly off putting about his hand that you can overlook Wiggins and towns' flaws but not shabazz's? When he was healthy, he was playing much better than Wiggins, who had logged far more minutes in his career than shabazz has.

Carry on.

This is called THE POSITIVITY THREAD.

Keep your troll bait elsewhere. Bad start to your account imo.

This thread isn't here for you to start a flamewar about something that isn't real (i.e. most fans ACTUALLY really like Bazz on this board).

I was just about to say that lol, well the part about this whole argument not being positive at all.

[urinesane]

I remember when this was still a very much needed thread.

[Vindicater]

I remember when this was still a very much needed thread.

This will always be a much needed thread.

I have been away for such a long time I found it weird to have it on the second page!

But I am back now and happy to see the Wolves looking so exciting. No more Ridnour at least to jam up the works

[urinesane]

I remember when this was still a very much needed thread.

This will always be a much needed thread.

I have been away for such a long time I found it weird to have it on the second page!

But I am back now and happy to see the Wolves looking so exciting. No more Ridnour at least to jam up the works

This is a safe space.

He can't hurt us here.

[Vindicater]

Those were some dark days...

[Narf]

I loved Ridnour as a backup. It was the starting or playing big minutes part that was a problem.

[Vindicater]

I loved Ridnour as a backup. It was the starting or playing big minutes part that was a problem.

This was the Ridnour offence.

1). Walk the ball up the court.

2). Dribble the ball at the top of the key until there is only 8 seconds left on the shot clock.

3). Pass the ball to someone in a worse position.

4). Rrepeat on the next play.

[minimus]

I loved Ridnour as a backup. It was the starting or playing big minutes part that was a problem.

Agree. Also he defended much better than expected.

[El Hespiritu]

Dieng will become best passing guy in the team.

Mmmh...

OK, maybe that's not that positive.

[KGdaBom]

Don't know if appropriate to post about the Lynx here, but one of the most amazing and heart breaking games ever. Came from a 28-2 deficit this game to take the lead with 6.5 seconds to go and then lose.

[TwolvesFanRome]

Don't know if appropriate to post about the Lynx here, but one of the most amazing and heart breaking games ever. Came from a 28-2 deficit this game to take the lead with 6.5 seconds to go and then lose.

I was watching them on Sky here in Italy...
Amazing match...but Augustus has a lot of faults on the last shot...

[akhan786]

Celtics fan here who comes in peace.

Had a thought pop into my head that I was wondering what your opinion would be.

Could KAT essentially develop into the modern version of Shaq? The EXACT right player for this EXACT era to dominate.

[KGdaBom]

Celtics fan here who comes in peace.

Had a thought pop into my head that I was wondering what your opinion would be.

Could KAT essentially develop into the modern version of Shaq? The EXACT right player for this EXACT era to dominate.

Shaq was so amazing in his prime. I think KAT is so different. I get what you mean. I do think KAT could become the best player in the league. He has that potential. I think KAT is almost a lock for the HoF and I know it's too early to say that, but I'm saying it anyway. I think KAT has potential to be an all time great.

[Takingbaconback]

Not Wolves related but Vikings look good. Stefon Diggs, Cook, and Thielen looking great. Cook reminds me a bit of Jamaal Charles when he was younger.

[AirP.]

From the NBA GM survery...
http://www.nba.com/gmsurvey/2017#/

Which team will be most improved in 2017-18?

1. Minnesota – 69%
2. Philadelphia – 17%

Also receiving votes: Charlotte, Denver, L.A. Lakers, Oklahoma City

Last year: Minnesota – 57%

What was the most underrated player acquisition?

1. Paul Millsap, Denver – 24%
2. Avery Bradley, Detroit – 17%
3. Jimmy Butler, Minnesota – 10%
Jae Crowder, Cleveland – 10%
5. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Sacramento – 7%
Rudy Gay, San Antonio – 7%

Also receiving votes: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, L.A. Lakers; Omri Casspi, Golden State; Jamal Crawford, Minnesota; Zach LaVine, Chicago; Kelly Olynyk, Miami; Patrick Patterson, Oklahoma City; P.J. Tucker, Houston

Last year: George Hill – 24%

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?

1. Paul George, Oklahoma City – 59%
2. Jimmy Butler, Minnesota – 17%
3. Chris Paul, Houston – 10%
4. Kyrie Irving, Boston – 7%

Also receiving votes:Kevin Durant (re-signed), Golden State; Paul Millsap, Denver

Last year: Kevin Durant – 80%

What was the most underrated player acquisition?

1. Paul Millsap, Denver – 24%
2. Avery Bradley, Detroit – 17%
3. Jimmy Butler, Minnesota – 10%
Jae Crowder, Cleveland – 10%
5. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Sacramento – 7%
Rudy Gay, San Antonio – 7%

Also receiving votes: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, L.A. Lakers; Omri Casspi, Golden State; Jamal Crawford, Minnesota; Zach LaVine, Chicago; Kelly Olynyk, Miami; Patrick Patterson, Oklahoma City; P.J. Tucker, Houston

Last year: George Hill – 24%

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 62%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 21%
3. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 10%

Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Minnesota; Hassan Whiteside, Miami

Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 67%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 72%
2. Avery Bradley, Detroit – 14%

Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Minnesota; Draymond Green, Golden State; Andre Roberson, Oklahoma City; Marcus Smart, Boston

Last year:Kawhi Leonard – 67%

[AirP.]

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?

1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 41%
2. Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota – 34%
3. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 7%
Quin Snyder, Utah – 7%
Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 7%
6. Brad Stevens, Boston – 3%

Last year: Tom Thibodeau– 60%

Which player is the most athletic?

1. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 62%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland – 14%
3. Zach LaVine, Chicago – 10%

Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Blake Griffin, LA Clippers; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota

Last year: Russell Westbrook – 62%

What bench player makes the biggest impact when he enters the game?

1. Andre Iguodala, Golden State – 41%

2. Eric Gordon, Houston – 24%

3. Jamal Crawford, Minnesota – 10%

4. Lou Williams, LA Clippers – 7%

Also receiving votes: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; James Johnson, Miami; Tyler Johnson, Miami; Enes Kanter, New York; Greg Monroe, Milwaukee

Last year: Jamal Crawford – 47%

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?

1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 29%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 21%
3. LeBron James, Cleveland – 18%
4. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 14%
5. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 11%

Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Anthony Davis, New Orleans

Last year: Karl-Anthony Towns – 48%

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2017-18?

1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 21%
2. Kristaps Porzingis, New York – 14%
Myles Turner, Indiana – 14%
4. Jusuf Nurkic, Portland – 10%
5. Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota – 7%

Also receiving votes:Jaylen Brown, Boston; Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, L.A. Lakers; Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Gary Harris, Denver; Rodney Hood, Utah; Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers; Zach LaVine, Chicago; Jamal Murray, Denver; Ben Simmons, Philadelphia

Last year: Devin Booker – 31%

Who is the best center in the NBA?

1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 28%
2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 24%
3. Marc Gasol, Memphis – 21%
4. DeMarcus Cousins, New Orleans – 14%

Also receiving votes: Rudy Gobert, Utah; Draymond Green, Golden State; Nikola Jokic, Denver; DeAndre Jordan, LA Clippers

Last year: DeAndre Jordan – 33%

[minimus]

One positive thing is that if you get any player to replace Bazz it will be a huge improvement. However I prefer to sign or trade for a veteran. Dunleavy or Dudley make a lot of sense.

[Klomp]

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[Mrva]

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Crap, that tends to even out in the long run. Means we are due for a couple of close losses...

[Klomp]

Crap, that tends to even out in the long run. Means we are due for a couple of close losses...

Remember, it still needs to even out from the past few seasons....