Discussing Other Teams' Moves

[nate33]

I don't see ATL as a realistic destination for Paul. They can't afford to pay him and Joe Johnson.

[closg00]

Ouchie!!! Luke Babbit extension discussion:
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1123614

Recall the great mix-tape and the Blazers dealing for him on draft-night (I was sold). Impatient fans, wrong system, or just plain bust?

[Rafael122]

Luke was one of those fast risers from the workouts right? I remember reading how this guy was a late 1st round pick who seemingly was jumping at the top of the boards.

On an unrelated note, JV is killing it in the U-19 games. Cavs picking Thompson over him will set them back a few years.

[Dat2U]

Ouchie!!! Luke Babbit extension discussion:
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1123614

Recall the great mix-tape and the Blazers dealing for him on draft-night (I was sold). Impatient fans, wrong system, or just plain bust?

Babbitt is a never was. Not sure if I can call him a bust. He was just picked too high. He's a 2nd round quality talent. I remember the discussions about whether he was worthy of a lottery pick last year, I never bought in. He doesn't have an NBA position he can defend.

[fishercob]

Yep, Dat called Babbitt's lack of production early on -- one of the advantages of being an unabashed cynic is that when someone fails you're right a lot of the time.

[Dat2U]

Yep, Dat called Babbitt's lack of production early on -- one of the advantages of being an unabashed cynic is that when someone fails you're right a lot of the time.

Haha! I thought it was just my bias against white guys.

[closg00]

The Pacers extend Vogel and hire Pritchard at GM, good moves, although I'm not sure Pritchard would have done that trade with the Spurs.

EDIT: Pritchard will be Director of Player Personnel. The Pacers didn't ask to speak to Tapscott?

[verbal8]

Yao Ming is retiring.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... s_From_NBA

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Luke Babbitt will have a better career than Belinelli.

I think he is a good shooter and not a bad athlete.

[closg00]

The Cavs given the choice of drafting a potentially solid PF or Center chose the PF. Looks like the Raptors finally selected a Euro that's going to do well for them. Sure, Jonas is abusing scrubs, but we would love for JaVale to have these kind of fundamentals now.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCMXxQGhGzQ[/youtube]

[God Squad]

Jonas Valanciunas is looking legit. Dominating players his age. But yeah, Cavs messed up with that pick. Raps got real lucky.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I don't think the Cavs necessarily messed up. I am one of the few who thinks Tristan Thompson will become a great player.

Jonas Valanciunas appears likely to become a very dominating player--and at a harder position to fill, C. I think the Cavs wanted a player now and not one they might have to wait for.

[LyricalRico]

^ I think it also says a lot about how they view Verajao. Right or wrong, if they think he's their C for the foreseeable future, then taking a chance at another position has at least some logic.

[verbal8]

^ I think it also says a lot about how they view Verajao. Right or wrong, if they think he's their C for the foreseeable future, then taking a chance at another position has at least some logic.

I can see the arguments for picking Thompson over Bismack or Vesely.

You must be right about Varejo being seen as their long-term Center, to justify passing on Jonas V. At least they didn't pull a "Kahn" and draft another PG.

I think there best move would be to trade down. They probably could have picked Jonas V and definitely picked up the Wizards 2nd(probably even the 18th pick) and still gotten Thompson or even Vesely would not have been a bad option.

[closg00]

So Rambis is finally fired by Kahn, Rambis takes the fall for Kahn. SMH

Edit: Rambis was bad, but he had a lot of help thanks to Kahn.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I wish Flip Saunders would ask to interview for the Minnesota job.

I want a new coach. I can't fault Flip for the team's lack of success last season. I also give him credit for having the team play reasonably well at the end.

I would like a younger guy who could infuse more passion and energy in the team and one who doesn't try to make Blatche the star.

[closg00]

I wish Flip Saunders would ask to interview for the Minnesota job.

I want a new coach. I can't fault Flip for the team's lack of success last season. I also give him credit for having the team play reasonably well at the end.

I would like a younger guy who could infuse more passion and energy in the team and one who doesn't try to make Blatche the star.

DUH!!! I didn't think about that, Excellent!!! CCJ. I dream of Flip asking to be released from the remainder of his contract to "go home". This is absolutely perfect.

OTOH, Flip has been on a downwward coaching spiral since his last days with Detroit and he didn't do as-well as he could have with several Washington rosters, that can't be attractive to Minny.

[FAH1223]

I'm indifferent to Flip but I'd love to have a guy like Spolestra.

[Rafael122]

It looks like the Warriors have signed Wes Unseld Jr.

[verbal8]

I wish Flip Saunders would ask to interview for the Minnesota job.

I think the Twolves will have a hard time getting a proven coach as long as Kahn is their GM.