TRADE: No. 7, LaVine, Dunn for Butler, 16

Post #481 » by **Domejandro** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:13 pm

Paxson43 wrote:Yeah I don't think he was a good fit for what Thibs wants to do... this kid needs the ball in his hands and have the authority to push the tempo in transition.

He was at his worst when he was the primary ball-handler, he has a really loose handle.

Pass_the_rock · Post #482 » by **Pass_the_rock** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:20 pm

Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

Paxson43 · Post #483 » by **Paxson43** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:28 pm

Pass_the_rock wrote:Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

We'll see what happens... I'm expecting him to get 25-30 minutes per game and look at Buddy Hield last season... sucked balls with the Pelicans, gets traded in-season to the Kings and finishes playing decent ball.

Pass_the_rock · Post #484 » by **Pass_the_rock** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:31 pm

Paxson43 wrote:
Pass_the_rock wrote:Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

We'll see what happens... I'm expecting him to get 25-30 minutes per game and look at Buddy Hield last season... sucked balls with the Pelicans, gets traded in-season to the Kings and finishes playing decent ball.

You may get a Marcus Smart out of him still. That's not terrible. Just not matches the hype after 2 summer league games last year :lol:

Paxson43 · Post #485 » by **Paxson43** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:35 pm

Pass_the_rock wrote:
Paxson43 wrote:
Pass_the_rock wrote:Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

We'll see what happens... I'm expecting him to get 25-30 minutes per game and look at Buddy Hield last season... sucked balls with the Pelicans, gets traded in-season to the Kings and finishes playing decent ball.

You may get a Marcus Smart out of him still. That's not terrible. Just not matches the hype after 2 summer league games last year

**** man, Doug McDermott had lights-out summer leagues too :lol:

Pass_the_rock · Post #486 » by **Pass_the_rock** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:45 pm

Paxson43 wrote:
Pass_the_rock wrote:
Paxson43 wrote:
We'll see what happens... I'm expecting him to get 25-30 minutes per game and look at Buddy Hield last season... sucked balls with the Pelicans, gets traded in-season to the Kings and finishes playing decent ball.

You may get a Marcus Smart out of him still. That's not terrible. Just not matches the hype after 2 summer league games last year

**** man, Doug McDermott had lights-out summer leagues too

he should be better that McBuckets overall. I think Dunn-LaVine is a hell of a...........backup backcourt for a contending team.

ace625214 · Post #487 » by **ace625214** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:59 pm

Dunn played his natural position for the first couple months and tanked our bench offense. He only got moved to the 2 because he was incapable of distributing at a reasonable rate.

ace625214 · Post #488 » by **ace625214** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:59 pm

Domejandro wrote:
Paxson43 wrote:Yeah I don't think he was a good fit for what Thibs wants to do... this kid needs the ball in his hands and have the authority to push the tempo in transition.

He was at his worst when he was the primary ball-handler, he has a really loose handle.

Did you change allegiances on us now?

Post #489 » by **Domejandro** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:26 am

ace625214 wrote:
Domejandro wrote:
Paxson43 wrote:Yeah I don't think he was a good fit for what Thibs wants to do... this kid needs the ball in his hands and have the authority to push the tempo in transition.

He was at his worst when he was the primary ball-handler, he has a really loose handle.

Did you change allegiances on us now?

No, I lost a team-logo bet because I said Minnesota would win 48 games last year. :lol:

minimus · Post #490 » by **minimus** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:25 am

From what I saw in SL Dunn played off the ball in CHI as well. Am I correct?

firedavidkahn · Post #491 » by **firedavidkahn** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:51 pm

This was a no brainer no a trade. It legitimized the Wolves and made us soooo much better.

Reddy83 · Post #492 » by **Reddy83** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:24 pm

Pass_the_rock wrote:Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

I still think he can be a great player in the league. His defense is fantastic and he has the physical tools. Rookies need time to learn and though it was a rough year to start he shouldn't be written off.

He does need to make some big strides this year, I'm rooting for him (and Zach).

AirP. · Post #493 » by **AirP.** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:21 pm

minimus wrote:From what I saw in SL Dunn played off the ball in CHI as well. Am I correct?

The plan was that Dunn and C.Payne were going to rotate PG/SG duties but Dunn went home early with family issues, 1 game later Payne did the same thing.

TheProdigy · Post #494 » by **TheProdigy** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:32 pm

Reddy83 wrote:
Pass_the_rock wrote:Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

I still think he can be a great player in the league. His defense is fantastic and he has the physical tools. Rookies need time to learn and though it was a rough year to start he shouldn't be written off.

He does need to make some big strides this year, I'm rooting for him (and Zach).

I dont know... he's already 23 years old, and he was a really poor ball handler and shooter last season. Not saying it can't be done, but usually point guards have at least a good handle or shot by his age. He has neither.

I am far more confident that LaVine becomes an all-star than Dunn.

Post #495 » by **Worm Guts** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:33 pm

Pass_the_rock wrote:Lol, now all of a sudden Dunn sucks around here? I posted here in October about upperclassmen guards without a jumpshot being terrible pro prospects. Most took real offense to my suggestions. Too bad for poor Kris nobody rushes to his defense anymore. Garry Payton my ass....

It seems like there's a obvious answer here. Giving negative rookie evaluations in October is just asking for negative response.

AirP. · Post #496 » by **AirP.** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:48 pm

Loyal[]Wolf · Post #497 » by **Loyal[]Wolf** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 4:20 am

Read on Twitter

Crazy-Canuck · Post #498 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:47 am

Loyal[]Wolf wrote:

Read on Twitter

That bjelly hair......

Wiggs is probably wearing football gear underneath that suit because he looks big.

And it's good to see Zach still close.

I wonder where Kat is?

southern wolf · Post #499 » by **southern wolf** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:23 am

Crazy-Canuck wrote:I wonder where Kat is?

KAT is in Mexico with his smoking hot girlfriend according to snapchat.

jmoy · Post #500 » by **jmoy** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:11 pm

Crazy-Canuck wrote:
Loyal[]Wolf wrote:

Read on Twitter

That bjelly hair......

Wiggs is probably wearing football gear underneath that suit because he looks big.

And it's good to see Zach still close.

I wonder where Kat is?

Even in a wedding photo BJelly can't smile. Or is that his smile? Change this face. Be happy. Enjoy it!