Interview with Curtis Polk
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A lot of stuff we already knew and disappointing that they think they are a player away (third weapon) or just need to work on offensive consistency. They can't honestly think that, can they? I guess they have to fluff it to the media. I really want this team to take a hard look at trading Jefferson/Kemba this offseason if the deal is right
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I wonder how much say Polk has in basketball decisions.
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JDR720 wrote:I wonder how much say Polk has in basketball decisions.
Alot.
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Q. What has to happen this summer for the Hornets to improve?
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Adding a player or two if we’re going to play the same way offensively and defensively. Being able to space the floor with shooting, we obviously need players who can help create that. And the veterans need to come into training camp in as good condition as they ever have. It’s important to make sure the staff in the summer goes to visit them or they’re in Charlotte as much as possible. We need to stay on top of that situation
That "if we're going to play the same way" is a HUGE caveat. You could easily read that as they are considering big changes vs doing just small tweaks for now.
My picks:
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
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Lol. Could Bonnell have asked any easier questions? Holy ****. Ask him about Clifford, Cho, anything. May as well ask him what his favorite freaking color is.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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He didn't mention Biz when talking about our young players (just mentioned MKG and Cody), I am starting to really doubt we want to bring him back.
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Vanderbilt_Grad wrote:Q. What has to happen this summer for the Hornets to improve?
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Adding a player or two if we’re going to play the same way offensively and defensively. Being able to space the floor with shooting, we obviously need players who can help create that. And the veterans need to come into training camp in as good condition as they ever have. It’s important to make sure the staff in the summer goes to visit them or they’re in Charlotte as much as possible. We need to stay on top of that situation
That "if we're going to play the same way" is a HUGE caveat. You could easily read that as they are considering big changes vs doing just small tweaks for now.
the veteran conditioning thing might've been a shot at Al.
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Or Biz.
My picks:
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
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Liver_Pooty wrote:Lol. Could Bonnell have asked any easier questions? Holy ****. Ask him about Clifford, Cho, anything. May as well ask him what his favorite freaking color is.
Seriously. Where can we petition to have Bonnell replaced as the Hornets beat writer for the Observer? I kinda want Fowler.
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Liver_Pooty wrote:Lol. Could Bonnell have asked any easier questions? Holy ****. Ask him about Clifford, Cho, anything. May as well ask him what his favorite freaking color is.
1-What are your plans for the NBA Draft?
2-Gerald,Al and Bismack free agency.
3-Replacement for Price on the staff
4-Arena renovations (isn't that a thing for the All-Star bid?)
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-Ian- wrote:Liver_Pooty wrote:Lol. Could Bonnell have asked any easier questions? Holy ****. Ask him about Clifford, Cho, anything. May as well ask him what his favorite freaking color is.
Seriously. Where can we petition to have Bonnell replaced as the Hornets beat writer for the Observer? I kinda want Fowler.
Fatlever is more than qualified. Lamar too if he can get a house over here.
We need a beat writer connected with the hardcore fans and Zach Lowe.
Bonnell has put in a lot of work over the years but he sticks to very old school beat writing in an age where journalism is rapidly evolving. He's also afraid of getting his credentials revoked by asking tough questions or being critical of the team
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It's good to know that the front office is aware of our over dependence on Al. And that we failed to adapt our offense to the skillset of Lance and our other guys. This article was a little short on substance, but it was worth reading if only for that.
Like all of us here I'm wondering what we're going to do to address that.
Like all of us here I'm wondering what we're going to do to address that.
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I thought his answers were pretty substantive, a lot more than we got from Cho.
Off-season prep from vets has been unacceptable and lack of offensive consistency has been unacceptable.
Off-season prep from vets has been unacceptable and lack of offensive consistency has been unacceptable.
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Related article by Bonnell but more focused on cap stuff, guess he milked two pieces out of it: LINK
This is the first I've heard of Todd Quinter, did anyone else know our FO pulled him in to help with pro scouting? Makes a lot of sense given the dynamics that are going to be at play when the call goes up.
This is the first I've heard of Todd Quinter, did anyone else know our FO pulled him in to help with pro scouting? Makes a lot of sense given the dynamics that are going to be at play when the call goes up.
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yosemiteben wrote:Related article by Bonnell but more focused on cap stuff, guess he milked two pieces out of it: LINK
This is the first I've heard of Todd Quinter, did anyone else know our FO pulled him in to help with pro scouting? Makes a lot of sense given the dynamics that are going to be at play when the call goes up.
The Internal Revenue Service.....
good old Tricky Ricky
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JDR720 wrote:He didn't mention Biz when talking about our young players (just mentioned MKG and Cody), I am starting to really doubt we want to bring him back.
Because word on the street Biz is a old man.
They will wage war against the Lamb but the Lamb will triumph them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
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Its a good point about how the massive cap increase might work against us. We had been planning on having cap space in 2016 to potentially lure a big free agent. Now it looks like just about every team will have 20+ mil in cap space that summer to use on free agents. So instead of competing against 3-4 other teams for guy like Hayward, we might be competing against 10-15 teams. That is not good news for us.
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fatlever wrote:Its a good point about how the massive cap increase might work against us. We had been planning on having cap space in 2016 to potentially lure a big free agent. Now it looks like just about every team will have 20+ mil in cap space that summer to use on free agents. So instead of competing against 3-4 other teams for guy like Hayward, we might be competing against 10-15 teams. That is not good news for us.
I can see us getting desperate and handing out two massive contracts to borderline all stars which will end up being really, really bad deals in the long run.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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JDR720 wrote:yosemiteben wrote:Related article by Bonnell but more focused on cap stuff, guess he milked two pieces out of it: LINK
This is the first I've heard of Todd Quinter, did anyone else know our FO pulled him in to help with pro scouting? Makes a lot of sense given the dynamics that are going to be at play when the call goes up.The Internal Revenue Service.....
good old Tricky Ricky
lol please tell me he wrote out Internal Revenue Service instead of using the acronym
