The 2016 Offseason Thread

Damkac · Post #1641 » by **Damkac** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:03 am

Funny how Booker is sitting when everyone is standing. Is this his way to say "I'm da boss here"?

Advice for Ulis: never stand near Len, Chandler or Bender on photos.

LukasBMW · Post #1642 » by **LukasBMW** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:04 pm

So Archie is either throwing up a sign language: "I love you" or the Latin Kings symbol. :lol:

Saberestar · Post #1643 » by **Saberestar** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:17 pm

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Those Miami's picks can be GOLD, especially that 2018 pick.

jcsunsfan · Post #1644 » by **jcsunsfan** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:56 pm

Damkac wrote:Funny how Booker is sitting when everyone is standing. Is this his way to say "I'm da boss here"?

Advice for Ulis: never stand near Len, Chandler or Bender on photos.

Booker is embracing the leader role. The amazing thing to me is that the vets seem to accept it. He is 19 still isn't he?

Post #1645 » by **TASTIC** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:30 pm

Saberestar wrote:

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Those Miami's picks can be GOLD, especially that 2018 pick.

Yeah that's what I immediately thought of - as well as....maybe our guys can help Bosh?

I know his condition is extremely serious but Teletovic had a similar issue. Never know, I would extend an offer if he and the Heat part ways. But I suspect he goes to Cleveland or Golden State to chase a ring.

He'd be exactly what the Thunder need though - vet presence to calm Russ down!

Post #1646 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:45 pm

TASTIC wrote:
Saberestar wrote:

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Those Miami's picks can be GOLD, especially that 2018 pick.

Yeah that's what I immediately thought of - as well as....maybe our guys can help Bosh?

I know his condition is extremely serious but Teletovic had a similar issue. Never know, I would extend an offer if he and the Heat part ways. But I suspect he goes to Cleveland or Golden State to chase a ring.

He'd be exactly what the Thunder need though - vet presence to calm Russ down!

My guess is that Miami wants zero possibility of having a death occur on the court. I'm wondering if another team would even take a risk on him. Maybe some desperate team. I'd love to have him but that's a scary situation.

Post #1647 » by **lilfishi22** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:32 pm

Heart issues are really outside the realm of most NBA team medical staff which generally deals with rehabbing physical injuries or keeping players injury-free. Heart conditions should be dealt with by experts and I'm sure in Miami, it's the case where the heart doctors have approved a certain amount of physical activity but the amount of constant health monitoring and the risk of a death is just too much for an NBA medical staff to take on.

MrMiyagi · Post #1648 » by **MrMiyagi** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:07 am

bwgood77 wrote:
TASTIC wrote:
Saberestar wrote:

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Those Miami's picks can be GOLD, especially that 2018 pick.

Yeah that's what I immediately thought of - as well as....maybe our guys can help Bosh?

I know his condition is extremely serious but Teletovic had a similar issue. Never know, I would extend an offer if he and the Heat part ways. But I suspect he goes to Cleveland or Golden State to chase a ring.

He'd be exactly what the Thunder need though - vet presence to calm Russ down!

My guess is that Miami wants zero possibility of having a death occur on the court. I'm wondering if another team would even take a risk on him. Maybe some desperate team. I'd love to have him but that's a scary situation.

The Kings can use him as their 5th man in their brilliant 4 man defense.

letsgosuns · Post #1649 » by **letsgosuns** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:34 am

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Imo, this directly relates to what Gay thinks of Cousins, not just the Kings as an organization. So many people on here consider Cousins the best big man in the NBA. Don't you think that a player interested in winning a championship would relish the opportunity to play with a guy like Cousins rather than be desperate to leave him.

Rondo did not do much of anything playing with Cousins. Isaiah Thomas did not do anything with him. Gay has not succeeded with him. 5 different coaches all failed with Cousins as well. It is apparent to me that while Cousins puts up great stats, no matter the coach or players with him, it has not equated to winning. Maybe that changes in the future but I would not bet on it. His anger and attitude issues are too much to deal with. I would never trade for him.

Post #1650 » by **Qwigglez** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:41 am

^He won a gold medal though...

Post #1651 » by **batsmasher** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:44 am

I love thinking about Boogie and guys like him.

It is undeniable that he isn't a winner. He doesn't have the winning gene. You can't build a winner around him. But I reckon if you put him in a winning organisation with a strong culture... nobody would even mention his personality. I think that's mostly a product of the Kings sucking.

Seriously, if DMC was on the Spurs I reckon he'd win 3 rings easily.

Unfortunately, there aren't many franchises that will ever be realistically able to have a star AND Boogie.

NTB · Post #1652 » by **NTB** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:12 pm

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gaspar · Post #1653 » by **gaspar** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:23 pm

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UTJazzFan_Echo1 · Post #1654 » by **UTJazzFan_Echo1** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:41 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
UTJazzFan_Echo1 wrote:Are you thinking for the Jazz or just in general? I think you guys are set pretty well with George Hill and Dante Exum. And then Knight is kind of like Burks. Though with Diaw, Favors and Gobert, I don't know how much Lyles will play, though I'm sure you'd rather keep him. I know I would.

Definitely just in general. I don't see any scenario where the Jazz are interested, let alone giving up Lyles (we're VERY high on him).

bigfoot · Post #1655 » by **bigfoot** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:54 pm

https://youtu.be/ldEgfC57ugc

Freaking love Dudley.

NTB · Post #1656 » by **NTB** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:56 pm

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-executives-on-the-hot-seat/

Do you think McDonough is on the hot seat? I don't.

Jarlaxle0204 · Post #1657 » by **Jarlaxle0204** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:19 pm

bigfoot wrote:https://youtu.be/ldEgfC57ugc

Freaking love Dudley.

Such a straight shooter. Just tells it like it is and doesn't give the easy media trained answers. Every day I feel a lot better about his signing.

MrMiyagi · Post #1658 » by **MrMiyagi** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:38 pm

Jarlaxle0204 wrote:
bigfoot wrote:https://youtu.be/ldEgfC57ugc

Freaking love Dudley.

Such a straight shooter. Just tells it like it is and doesn't give the easy media trained answers. Every day I feel a lot better about his signing.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets into coaching when he's done playing. He's got that rare mix of frankness and positivity.

NTB · Post #1659 » by **NTB** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:57 pm

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alphagorilla · Post #1660 » by **alphagorilla** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:14 pm

I'm starting to think we will start Bender at sf opening game since PJ is out. Bledsoe Booker Bender Dudley Len.