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Re: Around the NBA - More Blessings For Everyone 

Post#321 » by spree2kawhi » Tue Apr 6, 2021 7:17 am

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Are we overvaluing Lonzo??


I don’t get why we wouldn’t absorb Bledsoe if that’s all it took. If you really think this kid can be a part of the foundation, then get the foundational piece.

I’d rather let him sit on the books & get the guy I want than pay journeymen vets for the next two seasons

Maybe they’re not as high on Lonzo as reported. If that’s the case, fine.

Lonzo Ball is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.
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Post#322 » by HEZI » Tue Apr 6, 2021 1:04 pm



Garland so good
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Re: Around the NBA - More Blessings For Everyone 

Post#323 » by dakomish23 » Tue Apr 6, 2021 2:20 pm

spree2kawhi wrote:
dakomish23 wrote:
Dave DaButcher wrote:
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Are we overvaluing Lonzo??


I don’t get why we wouldn’t absorb Bledsoe if that’s all it took. If you really think this kid can be a part of the foundation, then get the foundational piece.

I’d rather let him sit on the books & get the guy I want than pay journeymen vets for the next two seasons

Maybe they’re not as high on Lonzo as reported. If that’s the case, fine.

Lonzo Ball is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.


Your opinion would explain why you wouldn't do what I said.

I question why the Knicks, who reportedly have a very different opinion on this player, wouldn't do it.
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Post#324 » by Chanel Bomber » Tue Apr 6, 2021 2:34 pm

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Garland so good

Would've been the perfect PG for Zion offensively.

David Griffin is a moron for trading down.
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Post#325 » by Chanel Bomber » Tue Apr 6, 2021 2:52 pm

spree2kawhi wrote:
dakomish23 wrote:
Dave DaButcher wrote:
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Are we overvaluing Lonzo??


I don’t get why we wouldn’t absorb Bledsoe if that’s all it took. If you really think this kid can be a part of the foundation, then get the foundational piece.

I’d rather let him sit on the books & get the guy I want than pay journeymen vets for the next two seasons

Maybe they’re not as high on Lonzo as reported. If that’s the case, fine.

Lonzo Ball is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.

Not sure he's one of the 5 worst but he's definitely below-average. He's part of the reason the Pelicans are so mediocre despite having two All-Stars including a generational talent.
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Post#326 » by spree2kawhi » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:12 pm

dakomish23 wrote:
spree2kawhi wrote:
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I don’t get why we wouldn’t absorb Bledsoe if that’s all it took. If you really think this kid can be a part of the foundation, then get the foundational piece.

I’d rather let him sit on the books & get the guy I want than pay journeymen vets for the next two seasons

Maybe they’re not as high on Lonzo as reported. If that’s the case, fine.

Lonzo Ball is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.


Your opinion would explain why you wouldn't do what I said.

I question why the Knicks, who reportedly have a very different opinion on this player, wouldn't do it.

My opinion has a better track record than the Knicks though.
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Post#327 » by spree2kawhi » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:16 pm

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spree2kawhi wrote:
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I don’t get why we wouldn’t absorb Bledsoe if that’s all it took. If you really think this kid can be a part of the foundation, then get the foundational piece.

I’d rather let him sit on the books & get the guy I want than pay journeymen vets for the next two seasons

Maybe they’re not as high on Lonzo as reported. If that’s the case, fine.

Lonzo Ball is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.

Not sure he's one of the 5 worst but he's definitely below-average. He's part of the reason the Pelicans are so mediocre despite having two All-Stars including a generational talent.


You name it. And folks are so desperate, they think that this underwhelming player, of all guards in the world, could turn us into a force in an up and coming Eastern conference.

Lonzo never outplays his matchup. He never creates mismatches. Teams are never wary of what he does, let alone fear his game. Not at all. He's average and I'm even convinced Frank could do what he does.
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Post#328 » by HEZI » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:27 pm

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HEZI wrote:

Garland so good

Would've been the perfect PG for Zion offensively.

David Griffin is a moron for trading down.


Yeah terrible trade for them. Wish we were able to get in on that deal to pair RJ and Garland. Oh well
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Post#329 » by Chanel Bomber » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:33 pm

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spree2kawhi wrote:Lonzo Ball is one of the worst starting point guards in the league.

Not sure he's one of the 5 worst but he's definitely below-average. He's part of the reason the Pelicans are so mediocre despite having two All-Stars including a generational talent.


You name it. And folks are so desperate, they think that this underwhelming player, of all guards in the world, could turn us into a force in an up and coming Eastern conference.

Lonzo never outplays his matchup. He never creates mismatches. Teams are never wary of what he does, let alone fear his game. Not at all. He's average and I'm even convinced Frank could do what he does.

He's Frank with a better 3-point shot, a better handle and better passing vision.

But much like Frank he's not potent running an offense in the halfcourt. He can't get to the rim, can't finish at the rim, and he can't shoot off the dribble, so he's not a threat in the pick-and-roll. I'm not sure his trust his shot either.

He'd be an upgrade over Payton though, and he's more talented than Frank or Payton so there might be some untapped potential, which makes him an intriguing FA signing.
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Re: Around the NBA - More Blessings For Everyone 

Post#330 » by spree2kawhi » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:35 pm

HEZI wrote:
Chanel Bomber wrote:
HEZI wrote:

Garland so good

Would've been the perfect PG for Zion offensively.

David Griffin is a moron for trading down.


Yeah terrible trade for them. Wish we were able to get in on that deal to pair RJ and Garland. Oh well

He was labeled bust for a good two years too.
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Re: Around the NBA - More Blessings For Everyone 

Post#331 » by Richard4444 » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:55 pm

Chanel Bomber wrote:
HEZI wrote:

Garland so good

Would've been the perfect PG for Zion offensively.

David Griffin is a moron for trading down.


It was a good trade in a bad/hard draft (after 3th pick).

NO got 8th, 17th, 35th and more 2 probable early future seconds (Cavs Second Rounds picks in 21 and 22).

The main issue was the players picked. Especially Hayes and Didi. (NAW could be a good option in the long run). They could have picked Herro, PJ Washignton, Rui or Reddish at 8th; Keldon, Matisse, KPJr or Clarke at 17th. Gafford, Paschall, THT or Mann at 35th.

If NOP keeps the pick and gets Culver at 4th, it would be an even more disastrous draft.
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Re: Around the NBA - More Blessings For Everyone 

Post#332 » by Richard4444 » Tue Apr 6, 2021 3:59 pm

spree2kawhi wrote:
HEZI wrote:
Chanel Bomber wrote:Would've been the perfect PG for Zion offensively.

David Griffin is a moron for trading down.


Yeah terrible trade for them. Wish we were able to get in on that deal to pair RJ and Garland. Oh well

He was labeled bust for a good two years too.


He was known as an undersized shooting guard with bad defense. But he evolved as a PG this season.
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Post#333 » by god shammgod » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:07 pm

oh look, darius garland killing it......why hello melo lol
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Post#334 » by Richard4444 » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:08 pm

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I cannot believe people on here were calling it a bad trade because of his first game.


I can :lol:

The only reason it was a bad trade is b/c we didn’t do it. If we did the same exact deal it would LMFRB threads


The Vuc and Fournier trades should put the Bulls and Celtics in front of the Knicks this year. I'm agnostic about whether Vuc would have been the right deal for this Knicks team. Maybe? I can see Vuc and Randle together. (Obviously now that Mitch it out it just makes it more attractive.)



I dont know if Thibs style of defense can work wihout a rim protector shot blocker. Vuc runs the offense just like Randle. Both can be redudant.
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Post#335 » by 3toheadmelo » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:11 pm

god shammgod wrote:oh look, darius garland killing it......why hello melo lol

ill let you have your broken clock moment
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Post#336 » by god shammgod » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:15 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:
god shammgod wrote:oh look, darius garland killing it......why hello melo lol

ill let you have your broken clock moment


17 & 6 on 45/40 for the year. don't hate, congratulate. :lol:
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Post#337 » by DOT » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:20 pm

god shammgod wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:
god shammgod wrote:oh look, darius garland killing it......why hello melo lol

ill let you have your broken clock moment


17 & 6 on 45/40 for the year. don't hate, congratulate.
My "Garland>Ja" take isn't looking as crazy now

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Post#338 » by god shammgod » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:22 pm

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god shammgod wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:ill let you have your broken clock moment


17 & 6 on 45/40 for the year. don't hate, congratulate.
My "Garland>Ja" take isn't looking as crazy now

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yep. i was on that wave too.
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Post#339 » by 3toheadmelo » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:24 pm

god shammgod wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:
god shammgod wrote:oh look, darius garland killing it......why hello melo lol

ill let you have your broken clock moment


17 & 6 on 45/40 for the year. don't hate, congratulate. :lol:

ill congratulate you on finally hitting on a prospect :D
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Post#340 » by Chanel Bomber » Tue Apr 6, 2021 4:27 pm

K-DOT wrote:
god shammgod wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:ill let you have your broken clock moment


17 & 6 on 45/40 for the year. don't hate, congratulate.
My "Garland>Ja" take isn't looking as crazy now

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I think it'll hold true for a long time. Maybe not today but starting two years from now.

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