Discussing Other Teams' Moves Part 3

nuposse04 · Post #901 » by **nuposse04** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:38 pm

I think Beasly adds nothing for them in terms of off ball ability. He isn't an off the ball player IMO, which is kind of what you need with LBJ and Wade. I think Beas was brought in though to shoulder more scoring load cause the organization thinks Wade will continue to decline a bit and won't be as reliable throughout a full season. I think Oden will pretty much be Kwame Brown for them. Which is actually an upgrade over Joel Anthony.

deneem4 · Post #902 » by **deneem4** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:25 pm

Beasley next to cole allen battier and oden..

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #903 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:00 am

DCZ, I think he's bipolar and self-medicates, which is the central reason he's been an out-of-control pothead.

I can speak to the first thing I suspect, but not the pothead part.

I agree with you on the rehab, but I think maybe cognitive behavioral therapy should be a HUGE part of his treatment. That and any combo of eastern medicine, massage, acupuncture, etc. that's legally and morally permitted should be the way they try and redirect Beasley.

The guy is only 24 and he's hardware-wired to be a baller. Beasley just needs to get reprogrammed so he can process like a baller and compete at a high level in the NBA.

One deal breaker might be if he's developing some kind of schizophrenia where he's no longer adequately in touch with reality, and they can't bring the young man back to stay. In that case Beasley is done.

Dat2U · Post #904 » by **Dat2U** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:04 pm

Problem with Beasley is he doesn't know how to play. He's got a ton of bad habits that will be tough to break. I'm not sure he can get reprogrammed to play the right way. Plus he's in the wrong city to make some type of life changes for the better. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets cut by Miami at some point this year.

closg00 · Post #905 » by **closg00** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:40 pm

Didn't read it yet, but since there was discussion about the Heat...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1772 ... mpaign=nba

closg00 · Post #906 » by **closg00** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:48 pm

No this is not from The Onion.

In an interview with NBA.com, Nuggets center JaVale McGee said that he thinks the Nuggets and new coach Brian Shaw are going to want him to use his jumper more next season.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-bas ... ext-season

Edit: I don't know if this ^ is going to work, but CCJ wrote long-ago that the Wizards should encourage the development of JM's jumper when he was here.

gesa2 · Post #907 » by **gesa2** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:04 pm

Mid range jumpers from Javale would be one of the least efficient shots possible in Denver. I would bet we see an inverse correlation between number of jumpers taken by Javale in the first quarter and playing time in the 2nd-4th.

Nivek · Post #908 » by **Nivek** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:20 pm

Last season, McGee shot .352 on shots from beyond 3 feet; .286 on shots designated in the play-by-play as jumpers. Denver should DEFINITELY have McGee shoot lots more jumpers -- especially when they play the Wizards.

I_Like_Dirt · Post #909 » by **I_Like_Dirt** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:16 pm

I'm guessing Shaw, trying to play to McGee's ego, talked about trying to get him to work on his jumper and improve his game to expand upon his strengths, however passing through the McGee filter, it came out to Javale that his talents were finally being recognized and he should shoot more. Does this mean fantasy basketball players should be happy they drafted JJ Hickson? Probably.

Kanyewest · Post #910 » by **Kanyewest** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:13 am

DCZards wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:I think Miami is a virtual lock to three peat.

Beasley was a 20/8 per 36 mins player when he last played with the Heat as a rookie. Riley already knows him. Spoelstra will probably reach him. Playing with Wade and James will push him past his weirdness in becoming a good to great player IMO.

Between Beasley and Oden the potential is there for Miami to win over 70 games if both Beasley and Oden bounce back.

I hope you are right about Beasley, ccj. I'd love to see the DC area kid get his act together and I think being surrounded by vets like Wade, Lebron and Ray Allen might help him do that.

However, Beasley's problem is not his "weirdness." His problem is that he's a pothead. I think rehab should be Beasley's first stop...and I'm guessing that the Heat are also pushing him in that direction.

Chris Anderson turned it around. Stll on the court, Beasley's problems stem from shot selection and inability to play defense. I also hope he turns it around but I have to say I would be surprised if he does and makes a major impact.

DCZards · Post #911 » by **DCZards** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:44 am

I_Like_Dirt wrote:I'm guessing Shaw, trying to play to McGee's ego, talked about trying to get him to work on his jumper and improve his game to expand upon his strengths, however passing through the McGee filter, it came out to Javale that his talents were finally being recognized and he should shoot more. Does this mean fantasy basketball players should be happy they drafted JJ Hickson? Probably.

I'm guessing it was Javale's mother and not Shaw who suggested to McGee that he shoot more jumpers.

stevemcqueen1 · Post #912 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:19 pm

There is a good chance that every time JaVale's name pops up in the news, it's for something comical. He is such a clown and I'm so glad he's gone.

To me JaVale personifies one of the most embarrassing eras in franchise history. Sad that I have to specify "one of" to be accurate. Of course we couldn't just be terrible but in obscurity.

payitforward · Post #913 » by **payitforward** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:52 pm

DCZards wrote:
I_Like_Dirt wrote:I'm guessing Shaw, trying to play to McGee's ego, talked about trying to get him to work on his jumper and improve his game to expand upon his strengths, however passing through the McGee filter, it came out to Javale that his talents were finally being recognized and he should shoot more. Does this mean fantasy basketball players should be happy they drafted JJ Hickson? Probably.

I'm guessing it was Javale's mother and not Shaw who suggested to McGee that he shoot more jumpers.

LOL -- I've been wondering how Pam handles JaVale's relatively limited PT. I guess maybe the $11m salary dulls the sting? :wink:

payitforward · Post #914 » by **payitforward** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:54 pm

Kanyewest wrote:Chris Anderson turned it around.

The other Chris Anderson is even better -- though in a different realm:

http://www.amazon.com/Love-Locked-Out-C ... 000000JMG/

hands11 · Post #915 » by **hands11** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:12 pm

closg00 wrote:Why do the Bulls like Mike James so-much, even if it's just a camp deal?

Every time I hear his name I think of this Dave Chappelle clip
http://vimeo.com/40809238

pancakes3 · Post #916 » by **pancakes3** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:56 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/96802 ... gs-401-500

verbal8 · Post #917 » by **verbal8** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:10 pm

It looks like Cousins might get extended. It will be interesting to see what the contract is. My guess would be the dollar figure is close to max, however the guaranteed amount will be significantly less.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... -Extension

DaRealHibachi · Post #918 » by **DaRealHibachi** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:29 am

Paul George might get a max extention at 90 mill... And people thought Wall was getting allot...

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... aul-George

dangermouse · Post #919 » by **dangermouse** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:21 am

George has earned it though.

note: not saying Wall does not deserve his extension. He does imo.

verbal8 · Post #920 » by **verbal8** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:53 pm

dangermouse wrote:George has earned it though.

He is definitely a clear full max player. The evidence is a lot stronger that is a franchise player than it is with John Wall.