Around the League 2021-2022

Post #321 » by **Klomp** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:32 pm

Merc_Porto · Post #322 » by **Merc_Porto** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 5:16 pm

I still don't know how serious it is but it really sucks for Ricky and the Cavs, of course, we all know his impact, we remember 2011 that we went from a .500 team and ROY for him, to a bottom team in the league.

I predict the same for the Cavs honestly.

Post #323 » by **Basti** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 6:27 pm

Ugh. Poor Ricky. Here's hoping for a lesser injury but I'm expecting the absolute worst. I don't dare watching the video that was posted on the general board. Some bloke in that thread mentioned a possible patella tear that could endanger his career. Hopefully it's not as bad as that.

That statline, though, before he went down...

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Merc_Porto · Post #324 » by **Merc_Porto** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 6:59 pm

Basti wrote:Ugh. Poor Ricky. Here's hoping for a lesser injury but I'm expecting the absolute worst. I don't dare watching the video that was posted on the general board. Some bloke in that thread mentioned a possible patella tear that could endanger his career. Hopefully it's not as bad as that.

That statline, though, before he went down...

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Is not one of those shocking injuries videos tho.
You actually can't see right away that is that bad, of course, Rubio felt right away that something wasn't right.

Post #325 » by **Calinks** » Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:50 pm

That really sucks about Rubio. I didn't want to lose but it would have been funny seeing him go off against the wolves. My older brother always though Rubio was a trash player. When we got him back he was mad but I told him Rubio has been playing better, of course, Ricky did not play well here and was a poor fit, which basically reinforced my brother's take on him.

Would have been funny to see Rubio go off and show his skills. Hopefully the injury isn't as severe as it seems.

Battletrigger · Post #326 » by **Battletrigger** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:33 pm

Calinks wrote:That really sucks about Rubio. I didn't want to lose but it would have been funny seeing him go off against the wolves. My older brother always though Rubio was a trash player. When we got him back he was mad but I told him Rubio has been playing better, of course, Ricky did not play well here and was a poor fit, which basically reinforced my brother's take on him.

Would have been funny to see Rubio go off and show his skills. Hopefully the injury isn't as severe as it seems.

I agree with your bro.

Note30 · Post #327 » by **Note30** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:07 pm

Battletrigger wrote:
Calinks wrote:That really sucks about Rubio. I didn't want to lose but it would have been funny seeing him go off against the wolves. My older brother always though Rubio was a trash player. When we got him back he was mad but I told him Rubio has been playing better, of course, Ricky did not play well here and was a poor fit, which basically reinforced my brother's take on him.

Would have been funny to see Rubio go off and show his skills. Hopefully the injury isn't as severe as it seems.

I agree with your bro.

Cool story bro

Post #328 » by **Calinks** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:51 pm

Read on Twitter

brutalitops · Post #329 » by **brutalitops** » Thu Jan 6, 2022 2:16 am

How **** good is it to see Former Wolves guard Lance Stephenson comeback against the nets.

winforlose · Post #330 » by **winforlose** » Fri Jan 7, 2022 12:00 am

Former Wolf Kelan Martin got waived.

Post #331 » by **Calinks** » Fri Jan 7, 2022 3:31 pm

The Grizzlies are 10 games over .500! I remember when they were in our neck of the woods and then Morant went down, they have taken off.

_AIJ_ · Post #332 » by **_AIJ_** » Fri Jan 7, 2022 4:06 pm

Calinks wrote:The Grizzlies are 10 games over .500! I remember when they were in our neck of the woods and then Morant went down, they have taken off.

Yes and they talk loud and they are very annoying. Specifically morant and brooks

_AIJ_ · Post #333 » by **_AIJ_** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:50 am

Man Culver is so bad

Post #334 » by **Calinks** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:35 pm

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

theGreatRC · Post #335 » by **theGreatRC** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:39 pm

Calinks wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

Let me know if it's just me, but I would NOT trade Vando for Collins if the option was on the table

Neeva · Post #336 » by **Neeva** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:31 pm

Calinks wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

This seems like deja vu lol same thing last season, then he had a nice playoffs. I still think he is overpaid though.

winforlose · Post #337 » by **winforlose** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:45 pm

theGreatRC wrote:
Calinks wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

Let me know if it's just me, but I would NOT trade Vando for Collins if the option was on the table

Not just you, I wouldn’t either.

MN7725 · Post #338 » by **MN7725** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:54 am

theGreatRC wrote:
Calinks wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

Let me know if it's just me, but I would NOT trade Vando for Collins if the option was on the table

Collins played well in the playoffs

Vando is a Try Hard that is effective because of his energy level relative to everyone else (credit to him!), but in a playoff situation everyone's intensity is pretty equal, and so players like Vando that lack ball skills tend to get played off the court

having said that, Collins doesn't make a ton of sense giving how ball dominant ANT/KAT/Russell are, chemistry and players accepting roles is hugely important

winforlose · Post #339 » by **winforlose** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:15 am

MN7725 wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:
Calinks wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

Let me know if it's just me, but I would NOT trade Vando for Collins if the option was on the table

Collins played well in the playoffs

Vando is a Try Hard that is effective because of his energy level relative to everyone else (credit to him!), but in a playoff situation everyone's intensity is pretty equal, and so players like Vando that lack ball skills tend to get played off the court

having said that, Collins doesn't make a ton of sense giving how ball dominant ANT/KAT/Russell are, chemistry and players accepting roles is hugely important

There is a difference between simply hustling, and having good rebounding technique. V8 is consistent enough that you have to assume he could rebound high level in the playoffs. His free throw shooting and and shot percentage at the rim also support his viability in the playoffs. We both know his defense is more than adequate. The only real question is whether V8’s lack of mid range and deep shot is more of a liability than his other various contributions? I struggle to find a way to get to yes on that question. V8 is a guy who generates more points off rebounds and forcing turnovers than most 5th scoring option role players generate in points. Moreover, as he finds new ways to improve his cutting and rolling V8’s value is increasing, not decreasing. For the money V8 is a huge value, maybe even one of the most valuable contracts in the league. To replace all the rebounding, defense, extra possessions, and added pace that V8 brings is no easy task, and frankly Gupta would be smart not to try.

Neeva · Post #340 » by **Neeva** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:28 am

MN7725 wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:
Calinks wrote:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/265397/John-Collins-Increasingly-Frustrated-Over-Role-With-Hawks

Let me know if it's just me, but I would NOT trade Vando for Collins if the option was on the table

Collins played well in the playoffs

Vando is a Try Hard that is effective because of his energy level relative to everyone else (credit to him!), but in a playoff situation everyone's intensity is pretty equal, and so players like Vando that lack ball skills tend to get played off the court

having said that, Collins doesn't make a ton of sense giving how ball dominant ANT/KAT/Russell are, chemistry and players accepting roles is hugely important

Collins really only played well against The 76ers, he gets paid nearly 6 times more than Vanderbilt per season , is he six times the better player? Vanderbilt is also 22 while Collins is 24.