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HornetJail · Post #1721 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:51 am

BigSlam wrote:I'd waive JT in a nanosecond to sign Miller.

Miller is a talent. Would help with ball movement in the 2nd unit too. Kid can pass the rock. He'd be like a McRoberts lite IMO.

Let's rectify the mistake we made in the first place. I'm all for it.

TheKingofSting · Post #1722 » by **TheKingofSting** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:55 am

I'd do it now with the unknown surrounding JT's future.

mrknowitall215 · Post #1723 » by **mrknowitall215** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:10 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSk_4WSrfJc[/youtube]

Interesting training video that features Hornets' players Kemba Walker & Noah Vonleh extensively as well as other NBA players

Post #1724 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:23 pm

NBA GM Survey

Which team will win the Southeast Division?
1. Washington -- 59.3%
2. Miami -- 29.6%
3. Atlanta -- 7.4%
4. Charlotte -- 3.7%
Last year: Miami -- 100%

Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, Houston -- 42.9%
2. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 25.0%
3. Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 17.9%
4. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 10.7%
5. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 3.6%
Last year: Dwight Howard -- 65.5%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 25.0%
2. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 21.4%
3. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 17.9%
4. Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 7.1%
Andre Iguodala, Golden State -- 7.1%
Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Avery Bradley, Boston; Paul George, Indiana
Last year: Tony Allen -- 36.7%

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 57.1%
2. Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers -- 35.7%
Also receiving votes: Steve Clifford, Charlotte; Tom Thibodeau, Chicago
Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 51.7%

Post #1725 » by **JDR720** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:37 pm

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Post #1726 » by **JDR720** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:57 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/525434872094265344[/tweet]

Post #1727 » by **Diop** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:05 am

just retire Steve, its been a good career.

EwingSweatsALot · Post #1728 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:18 am

Sachmo wrote:just retire Steve, its been a good career.

He will after he collects his 9 mil this year.

HornetJail · Post #1729 » by **HornetJail** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:25 am

Hate that it has to end for Nash like this, and I wish he had retired on any of the other 29 teams in the NBA (I can't stand the Lakers... I seriously couldn't even root for one of my all time favorite players), but at least nobody will ever remember his years in LA because they barely existed. He's always going to be a Phoenix Sun and a Dallas Maverick to me- my two favorite teams from the 2000s outside of Charlotte.

EDIT: This also comes days after I picked Nash for my fantasy team hoping I'd get 10-15 decent games out of him :lol:

TheKingofSting · Post #1730 » by **TheKingofSting** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:41 am

I just realized I think I picked Nash also even though I predicted he'd play only 20-25 games this season.

Liver_Pooty · Post #1731 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:02 am

Pelicans aren't going to pick up Austin Rivers 4th year option. Hes not going to be a stud or anything and probably only went as far as he has off of his last name, but why not just let Taylor go, pick Rivers up and get some confidence in the D League? I still think he can be a solid role player although we are extremely deep at the guard positions. Neal might be gone after this season, and who knows might become of Henderson. Just floating it out there. Hes a good guy with a really good work ethic.

There is just a taaaad bit of bias in this as a Duke fan watching him hit a dagger in Tyler Zellers eyes at the Smith dome, but hey why not?

catch20two · Post #1732 » by **catch20two** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:25 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:Pelicans aren't going to pick up Austin Rivers 4th year option. Hes not going to be a stud or anything and probably only went as far as he has off of his last name, but why not just let Taylor go, pick Rivers up and get some confidence in the D League? I still think he can be a solid role player although we are extremely deep at the guard positions. Neal might be gone after this season, and who knows might become of Henderson. Just floating it out there. Hes a good guy with a really good work ethic.

There is just a taaaad bit of bias in this as a Duke fan watching him hit a dagger in Tyler Zellers eyes at the Smith dome, but hey why not?

Keep that arrogant Duke bum away from our team. That's what I think.

Liver_Pooty · Post #1733 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:26 am

Came across this tonight on the GB.

Most steals in a quarter
8 by Fat Lever, Denver Nuggets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on March 9, 1985

Now this was before my time. I was born in 84, but this still was during a time of some insane NBA talent. As in Chamberlains 100 pt game, etc was not.

After more research I think Fat Lever is the most underrated player of all time. Just look at his stats. Dear Lord.

catch20two · Post #1734 » by **catch20two** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:35 am

I'm surprised we haven't brung in Shavlik Randolph to replace Biz yet. Lol

Liver_Pooty · Post #1735 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:45 am

catch20two wrote:I'm surprised we haven't brung in Shavlik Randolph to replace Biz yet. Lol

Emeka Okafor is still out there....

Not saying that because hes a UCONN grad and all, but he would be amazing for 15 minutes a game.

HornetJail · Post #1736 » by **HornetJail** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:52 am

I actually think Austin Rivers could figure it out and be an alright player. He should go to the D-Lea... I mean the Sixers for playing time.

This "Austin Rivers has potential" talk reminded me of an article I read YEARS ago about who the top 100 players in 2015 would be:
Any guesses to where Austin Rivers ended up? :lol:

Liver_Pooty · Post #1737 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:57 am

BizGilwalker wrote:I actually think Austin Rivers could figure it out and be an alright player. He should go to the D-Lea... I mean the Sixers for playing time.

This "Austin Rivers has potential" talk reminded me of an article I read YEARS ago about who the top 100 players in 2015 would be:
Any guesses to where Austin Rivers ended up?

I compare Rivers to Neal. Terrible comparison for a top 10 pick, but he will find his niche in the league. Bad move for the Pelicans to not exercise his 4th year.

MPM · Post #1738 » by **MPM** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 6:50 am

Meyers Leonard is hitting threes now? Shooting 43% from deep over the last 5.

Post #1739 » by **Diop** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:06 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:Came across this tonight on the GB.

Most steals in a quarter
8 by Fat Lever, Denver Nuggets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on March 9, 1985

Now this was before my time. I was born in 84, but this still was during a time of some insane NBA talent. As in Chamberlains 100 pt game, etc was not.

After more research I think Fat Lever is the most underrated player of all time. Just look at his stats. Dear Lord.

Stop sucking up to the boss

KembaWalker · Post #1740 » by **KembaWalker** » Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:29 pm

I'd take Dante Cunningham and Emeka Okafor over our current bench bigs