2023-2024 Official Around the NBA Discussion Thread

Post #401 » by **eyriq** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 1:47 pm

drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Reading Bol Bol "could be like Wemby if given chance" on facebook brings smile on my face. Not our problem any more.

Bol's PER is 3. Wow that's awful. For perspective, Okeke's is a horrible 7 this year.

And Ingles is a 4...

Skybox · Post #402 » by **Skybox** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 1:50 pm

pepe1991 wrote:Reading Bol Bol "could be like Wemby if given chance" on facebook brings smile on my face. Not our problem any more.

We certainly missed the boat on that one :noway:

Bamba too. Funny how when ORL finally taps out on a project, the next stop is usually deep deep bench, then maybe China

drsd · Post #403 » by **drsd** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 2:05 pm

eyriq wrote:
drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Reading Bol Bol "could be like Wemby if given chance" on facebook brings smile on my face. Not our problem any more.

Bol's PER is 3. Wow that's awful. For perspective, Okeke's is a horrible 7 this year.

And Ingles is a 4...

Ingles needs to become a deep bench guy. He lacks on being a rotational player. In that Bol was replaced with "Bol". Sad.

NavalAviator94 · Post #404 » by **NavalAviator94** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 3:44 pm

The Pacers put 152 pts on the board last night.

Indiana is a scary team to play with Halliburton. What I wouldn’t give to have a guy like that.

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ogmagicfan · Post #405 » by **ogmagicfan** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 6:02 pm

pepe1991 wrote:Aside of pathetic Wiggins performances, Warriors play some of best basketball in nba.

CP3 was what they needed, a competent HOF backup pg

NavalAviator94 · Post #406 » by **NavalAviator94** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 6:40 pm

ogmagicfan wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Aside of pathetic Wiggins performances, Warriors play some of best basketball in nba.

CP3 was what they needed, a competent HOF backup pg

There was an interesting segment on JJ Redicks Podcast with Tim Legler. They talked about how Steve Kerr wanted Chris Paul for all the things we know he does well but the big one was turnovers. Kerr said turnovers is what was really hurting them previously.

pepe1991 · Post #407 » by **pepe1991** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 6:55 pm

NavalAviator94 wrote:
ogmagicfan wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Aside of pathetic Wiggins performances, Warriors play some of best basketball in nba.

CP3 was what they needed, a competent HOF backup pg

There was an interesting segment on JJ Redicks Podcast with Tim Legler. They talked about how Steve Kerr wanted Chris Paul for all the things we know he does well but the big one was turnovers. Kerr said turnovers is what was really hurting them previously.

When you roll CP3, Moody, Kuminga , Saric and Payton off bench, most teams simply can't match that sort of talent.

ogmagicfan · Post #408 » by **ogmagicfan** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 7:07 pm

pepe1991 wrote:
NavalAviator94 wrote:
ogmagicfan wrote:
CP3 was what they needed, a competent HOF backup pg

There was an interesting segment on JJ Redicks Podcast with Tim Legler. They talked about how Steve Kerr wanted Chris Paul for all the things we know he does well but the big one was turnovers. Kerr said turnovers is what was really hurting them previously.

When you roll CP3, Moody, Kuminga , Saric and Payton off bench, most teams simply can't match that sort of talent.

Rolling with a strong bench also helps when your big 3 (Curry, Thompson, Green) are between 33-35, easier for them to keep their legs fresh for the playoffs.

Curry doing what he's doing at his age (35), he might be the best conditioned NBA player in history, especially considering how much he moves in a game

Fortune Teller · Post #409 » by **Fortune Teller** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 9:41 pm

Jordan Hawkins last night for the Pelicans:

31 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 10-19 FG, 7-14 3PT

Too bad we didn't need a player like that with our two lottery picks.

Post #410 » by **eyriq** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 10:05 pm

Fortune Teller wrote:Jordan Hawkins last night for the Pelicans:

31 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 10-19 FG, 7-14 3PT

Too bad we didn't need a player like that with our two lottery picks.

Skin loved him. Jett needs a shot but damn that's impressive

Skybox · Post #411 » by **Skybox** » Tue Nov 7, 2023 10:57 pm

Fortune Teller wrote:Jordan Hawkins last night for the Pelicans:

31 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 10-19 FG, 7-14 3PT

Too bad we didn't need a player like that with our two lottery picks.

He wouldn't be playing here...Because rookies aren't good :banghead:

ogmagicfan · Post #412 » by **ogmagicfan** » Wed Nov 8, 2023 1:21 am

ESPN’s top 25 under 25 based on future potential:

1. Luka Doncic
2. Anthony Edwards
3. Victor Wembanyama
4. Tyrese Haliburton
5. Ja Morant
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Zion Williamson
8. Darius Garland
9. LaMelo Ball
10. Jaren Jackson Jr.
11. Tyrese Maxey
12. Evan Mobley
13. Chet Holmgren
14. Paolo Banchero
15. Scottie Barnes
16. Franz Wagner
17. Jalen Williams
18. Josh Giddey
19. Jalen Green
20. Walker Kessler
21. Jalen Duren
22. Tyler Herro
23. Scoot Henderson
24. Keegan Murray
25. Alperen Sengun

Gotta say, this is a really bad list, however whenever they do these lists they tend to be poor

Post #413 » by **Knightro** » Wed Nov 8, 2023 1:26 am

ogmagicfan wrote:15. Scottie Barnes
16. Franz Wagner

ogmagicfan · Post #414 » by **ogmagicfan** » Wed Nov 8, 2023 2:03 am

Knightro wrote:
ogmagicfan wrote:15. Scottie Barnes
16. Franz Wagner

Atleast Barnes is doing well to start the season, we'll have to see if that 3 pt shot is for real as the season progresses

I'd still rather have Franz at this point, and not like we really had a choice

NavalAviator94 · Post #415 » by **NavalAviator94** » Wed Nov 8, 2023 3:37 am

Knightro wrote:
ogmagicfan wrote:15. Scottie Barnes
16. Franz Wagner

And Chet is just ahead of Paolo.

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Post #416 » by **SOUL** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 1:43 am

Rockets might be good... maybe our win over them is more impressive than the Lakers win lol

Post #417 » by **eyriq** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 2:06 am

SOUL wrote:Rockets might be good... maybe our win over them is more impressive than the Lakers win lol

Wow, just saw they are drubbing the Lakers.

Post #418 » by **eyriq** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 2:09 am

Cleveland is losing to OKC on the road. Been a very underwhelming start to the season. If they decide to retool, I'd love to be dance partners.

RookieStar · Post #419 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 2:43 am

eyriq wrote:Cleveland is losing to OKC on the road. Been a very underwhelming start to the season. If they decide to retool, I'd love to be dance partners.

Mobley for WCJ and picks? Lol

Seriously though, Jaffro is a good C for us. Lob threat rim protector

YosemiteSam · Post #420 » by **YosemiteSam** » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:00 am

Watching Marcus Sasser tear it up for the Pistons, I always wonder why we never use our high second round picks to draft a NCAA older player who was an All American type. Every year there seems to be two or three of those who fall down the draft board because of their measurables or their age, but then they wind up being excellent pros, just like they were excellent in college. Rather than just giving the picks away or selling them for cash, it might help us to take a shot once in a while and add an established junior or senior who has proven it at the highest level in college. Instead, we fill the end of our bench with 25-year-old journeyman cheerleaders who have already peaked physically, but will never do more than fill in for major injuries before falling out of the league in a year or two and winding up overseas.