Around the league 2016-2017

Post #1761 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:54 am

spikeslovechild wrote:
sixerhp3 wrote:
LongLiveHinkie wrote:Rumblings the Celtics wanna trade down again and take Dennis Smith. If that happens again, Thomas is definitely gone after next season. Those two don't fit well together at all.

As much as I like Fultz, I think DSJ can end up being just as good or even better due to that elite explosiveness, hopefully that doesn't happen.

Is his wingspan really only 6-3?

Yup.

PLO · Post #1762 » by **PLO** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:58 am

spikeslovechild wrote:
sixerhp3 wrote:
LongLiveHinkie wrote:Rumblings the Celtics wanna trade down again and take Dennis Smith. If that happens again, Thomas is definitely gone after next season. Those two don't fit well together at all.

As much as I like Fultz, I think DSJ can end up being just as good or even better due to that elite explosiveness, hopefully that doesn't happen.

Is his wingspan really only 6-3?

Isiah-Smith-Bradley is the ultimate wee man squad.

I thought I read somewhere that was a bogus measurement but apparently he has TRex arms either way. I think he'll actually be a decent defender if locked in mentally, not everything is about reach - he's strong and stocky and has good instincts. He'll be better than the more-lauded Fox anyway, for at least a few seasons; Fox is just too light at this stage to be a decent defender. DSJ will be able to hold his ground and his explosiveness isn't going to hurt either

Post #1763 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:03 am

Measured same wingspan at Nike Elite 100 and by USA Basketball, doubt it's bogus. His arms actually look it.

Vince5693 · Post #1764 » by **Vince5693** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:10 am

Didn't know where to put this, but I just watched sports science: NBA combine edition. Check it out, there's some really good info on a few prospects .

LongLiveHinkie · Post #1765 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:24 am

Wait, I thought you guys were saying Fultz's wingspan is 6'3. I was like wtf it's 6'10, he'd have to have negative arm length for his wingspan to be 6'3 :lol:

76ciology · Post #1766 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:03 am

I think DLo is really dumb as a person and it's a redflag

Slacktard · Post #1767 » by **Slacktard** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:07 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:Measured same wingspan at Nike Elite 100 and by USA Basketball, doubt it's bogus. His arms actually look it.

His arms are so short that he can't even wipe his own ***.

Kolkmania · Post #1768 » by **Kolkmania** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:30 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:
spikeslovechild wrote:
sixerhp3 wrote:
As much as I like Fultz, I think DSJ can end up being just as good or even better due to that elite explosiveness, hopefully that doesn't happen.

Is his wingspan really only 6-3?

Yup.

I've seen several reports that it's actually closer to 6'5'', but who knows, crazy how much the measurements differ from each other. Malik Monk's wingspan shrank 4 inches in two year according to DraftExpress. :lol:

Happens all the time that players tank their wingspan and/or reach to increase their vertical for some reason. I'd rather have a bigger wingspan.

the_process · Post #1769 » by **the_process** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:46 pm

Kolkmania wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:
spikeslovechild wrote:
Is his wingspan really only 6-3?

Yup.

I've seen several reports that it's actually closer to 6'5'', but who knows, crazy how much the measurements differ from each other. Malik Monk's wingspan shrank 4 inches in two year according to DraftExpress.

Happens all the time that players tank their wingspan and/or reach to increase their vertical for some reason. I'd rather have a bigger wingspan.

Bigger vertical, illusion of better athleticism. Better athleticism, higher draft pick. Generally speaking.

Post #1770 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:50 pm

I'm pretty sure only standing reach is used in vertical tests.

James40 · Post #1771 » by **James40** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:43 am

What does LMA have left on his contract? Is it just one season then a player option??

If the Sixers could get something thrown in might as well take a look, not that many teams have tons of cap space like the Sixers.

76ciology · Post #1772 » by **76ciology** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:01 am

Paul George or bust for both Celtics and Lakers

Skates · Post #1773 » by **Skates** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:28 am

Celtics should pay for KP, Lakers will pay for George but aren't going to get the totally one sided deal they want.

Wolves stole Butler tonight.

Liked the Utah-Denver deal from both sides.

Portland moving up to ten was too easy, and not a fan of Giles or Justin Jackson.

Trades have been fun lately, hope it keeps being active like this.

Wilfried · Post #1774 » by **Wilfried** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:44 am

Bulls are going to be bad

76ciology · Post #1775 » by **76ciology** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:08 am

Wilfried wrote:Bulls are going to be bad

Better get MCW for fantasy league hahaha

Skates · Post #1776 » by **Skates** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:30 pm

Love the article where Ainge claims teams ask too much from the C's in trades. Hysterical considering the bullcrap he leaks to the press about absurd, nonexistent deals. Sounds more like he is feeling the heat after the Wolves hit Butler for so little and he sat on his hands again. Way to try to spin the narrative about those bad teams calling with unreasonable requests, Danny-boy.

Post #1777 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:51 pm

Skates wrote:Love the article where Ainge claims teams ask too much from the C's in trades. Hysterical considering the bullcrap he leaks to the press about absurd, nonexistent deals. Sounds more like he is feeling the heat after the Wolves hit Butler for so little and he sat on his hands again. Way to try to spin the narrative about those bad teams calling with unreasonable requests, Danny-boy.

So teams ask for too much because of what the Celtics have, but also Ainge hangs up when Jaylen Brown's name is brought up. Hm... :roll:

Spoiler:

XtremeDunkz · Post #1778 » by **XtremeDunkz** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:58 pm

CoreyGallagher wrote:
Skates wrote:Love the article where Ainge claims teams ask too much from the C's in trades. Hysterical considering the bullcrap he leaks to the press about absurd, nonexistent deals. Sounds more like he is feeling the heat after the Wolves hit Butler for so little and he sat on his hands again. Way to try to spin the narrative about those bad teams calling with unreasonable requests, Danny-boy.

So teams ask for too much because of what the Celtics have, but also Ainge hangs up when Jaylen Brown's name is brought up. Hm...

Spoiler:

Read on Twitter

lol so he was unwilling to even consider trading the 3rd pick, the nets pick next year, or Jaylen Brown. I wonder why you can't trade for a star danny.

Post #1779 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:35 pm

Read on Twitter

LloydFree · Post #1780 » by **LloydFree** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:53 pm

It's really a miracle that all the Celtics have to show for the Brooklyn trade, so far, is Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum. Ainge reached for average talent both years, at #3.

Now I'm hoping Brooklyn takes on Ryan Anderson and Patrick Beverly or Lemarcus Aldridge, as Salary dumps. That would screw the Celtics out of another top 3 pick next year.