Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals

RHODEY · Post #1641 » by **RHODEY** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:01 am

Wildcat wrote:
RHODEY wrote:
Wildcat wrote:
Music to my ears. We all knew this was going to happen.

- 2 middle of nowhere states.
- Forced NBA talent in SGA.
- Bland as sin personalities.

So SGA is "forced" to be talented?

Well, talent is probably not the right word. But he's obviously being forced down our (my) throat because Silver is desperate for a "face of the league".

I think that applies more to Haliburton. Atleast SGA is a true top talent and deserves to be that face.

Guano · Post #1642 » by **Guano** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:07 am

Fat Kat wrote:

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carrot sticks for pudding cup type trade offer.

Post #1643 » by **Capn'O** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:41 am

The Suns are honest to god morons.

This is apropos of nothing.

GettinitDone · Post #1644 » by **GettinitDone** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 4:45 am

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Montmorencie · Post #1645 » by **Montmorencie** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:51 am

RHODEY wrote:
Wildcat wrote:
RHODEY wrote:So SGA is "forced" to be talented?

Well, talent is probably not the right word. But he's obviously being forced down our (my) throat because Silver is desperate for a "face of the league".

I think that applies more to Haliburton. Atleast SGA is a true top talent and deserves to be that face.

He is not a talent, he is a master, hard worker. The best at how he exploits the system. I don't consider him a talent at all.

In a street 5v5 rules or Euroleague even he will be taken last even behind some randoms. He cannot thrive outside of 2015-2025 NBA.

ctorres · Post #1646 » by **ctorres** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:03 am

Fat Kat wrote:

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It's looking more and more like Durant starts the season with the Suns, raises his trade value, then gets traded

It seems like his value is low right now because he ended the season early and people are scared off by his age

If KD starts the season strong, teams will be much more likely to want to make better offers for him

At least that's what it seems to me the Suns are thinking. If they're getting decent offers from other teams and turning them down, then it feels like decent isn't enough and they value KD a lot even as an expiring deal

Wildcat · Post #1647 » by **Wildcat** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:19 am

ctorres wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

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It's looking more and more like Durant starts the season with the Suns, raises his trade value, then gets traded

It seems like his value is low right now because he ended the season early and people are scared off by his age

If KD starts the season strong, teams will be much more likely to want to make better offers for him

At least that's what it seems to me the Suns are thinking. If they're getting decent offers from other teams and turning them down, then it feels like decent isn't enough and they value KD a lot even as an expiring deal

How much more can his trade value go?

gavran · Post #1648 » by **gavran** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:37 am

Wildcat wrote:
ctorres wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's looking more and more like Durant starts the season with the Suns, raises his trade value, then gets traded

It seems like his value is low right now because he ended the season early and people are scared off by his age

If KD starts the season strong, teams will be much more likely to want to make better offers for him

At least that's what it seems to me the Suns are thinking. If they're getting decent offers from other teams and turning them down, then it feels like decent isn't enough and they value KD a lot even as an expiring deal

How much more can his trade value go?

Around 0.

Post #1649 » by **DOT** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:40 pm

Guano wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

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carrot sticks for pudding cup type trade offer.

Accurate

One is a filling, nutritional snack which is healthy and good for you long term, the other tastes much better right away but leaves you feeling empty much sooner.

ctorres · Post #1650 » by **ctorres** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm

This just in

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Post #1651 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 4:24 pm

ctorres wrote:This just in

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he said, "i told y'all i'm not going to f'n minnesota!" :lol:

RHODEY · Post #1652 » by **RHODEY** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:22 pm

Montmorencie wrote:
RHODEY wrote:
Wildcat wrote:
Well, talent is probably not the right word. But he's obviously being forced down our (my) throat because Silver is desperate for a "face of the league".

I think that applies more to Haliburton. Atleast SGA is a true top talent and deserves to be that face.

He is not a talent, he is a master, hard worker. The best at how he exploits the system. I don't consider him a talent at all.

In a street 5v5 rules or Euroleague even he will be taken last even behind some randoms. He cannot thrive outside of 2015-2025 NBA.

Interesting.....maybe I was confusing talent with skill....but his skill level is off the charts in today's NBA. And since we live in today I prefer to judge him by today's standards.

Jalen Bluntson · Post #1653 » by **Jalen Bluntson** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:47 pm

Wildcat wrote:
ctorres wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's looking more and more like Durant starts the season with the Suns, raises his trade value, then gets traded

It seems like his value is low right now because he ended the season early and people are scared off by his age

If KD starts the season strong, teams will be much more likely to want to make better offers for him

At least that's what it seems to me the Suns are thinking. If they're getting decent offers from other teams and turning them down, then it feels like decent isn't enough and they value KD a lot even as an expiring deal

How much more can his trade value go?

At some point Phoenix is gonna have to realize that no one is paying big value for a 54 mil expiring/close to retiring injury risk. The apron rules handcuffed the league from making trades like this. The risk and the cost are prohibitive.

Gravy · Post #1654 » by **Gravy** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:19 pm

Zion should be the face of the league now for under 30 players. He's the most electric player that casuals would watch but cant even make it to the playoffs. After him its Wemby then maybe Doncic. SGA is talented and boring like the Spurs championships, that aint giving you ratings.

Ravenxvirall · Post #1655 » by **Ravenxvirall** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:28 pm

Gravy wrote:Zion should be the face of the league now for under 30 players. He's the most electric player that casuals would watch but cant even make it to the playoffs. After him its Wemby then maybe Doncic. SGA is talented and boring like the Spurs championships, that aint giving you ratings.

Zion would have to put down the gumbo and cheeseburgers if he ever wants to reach his potential.

Fat Kat · Post #1656 » by **Fat Kat** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:08 pm

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SelbyCobra · Post #1657 » by **SelbyCobra** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:31 pm

The Buss family is selling the Lakers to the Dodgers ownership for $10 billion...

knicksNOTslick · Post #1658 » by **knicksNOTslick** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:50 pm

Guano wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

Read on Twitter

carrot sticks for pudding cup type trade offer.

They should've traded Green before his playoff performance. Suns should do it though. Its not like they're getting quality offers for KD

bballoctober · Post #1659 » by **bballoctober** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:57 pm

SelbyCobra wrote:The Buss family is selling the Lakers to the Dodgers ownership for $10 billion...

Dolan, let’s talk money; a billionaire will talk back.

Adelheid · Post #1660 » by **Adelheid** » Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:45 pm

**** hell the lakers sold...never expected the buss to do this