Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets

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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#81 » by 12footrim » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:32 pm

LightTheBeam wrote:I actually love his fit in Denver. LAL had no shooters around him. LAC Had too many chefs in the kitchen.

I'd look at Russ for a lot of the non-jokic minutes. Surround him with guys like Braun, Gordon, MPJ. Athletic squad who can run and shoot and he will put up his numbers and make a big impact.

Great zero risk move for Denver.


There are no shooter around him. Denver was dead last in three pointers attempted per game last year. Losing KCP, one of the least reluctant shooters on a team of reluctant shooters and adding Westbrook does nothing to help this. It makes it worse.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#82 » by HotRocks34 » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:39 pm

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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#83 » by mkot » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:40 pm

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LightTheBeam wrote:I actually love his fit in Denver. LAL had no shooters around him. LAC Had too many chefs in the kitchen.

I'd look at Russ for a lot of the non-jokic minutes. Surround him with guys like Braun, Gordon, MPJ. Athletic squad who can run and shoot and he will put up his numbers and make a big impact.

Great zero risk move for Denver.


There are no shooter around him. Denver was dead last in three pointers attempted per game last year. Losing KCP, one of the least reluctant shooters on a team of reluctant shooters and adding Westbrook does nothing to help this. It makes it worse.


Ideally Murray, MPJ and Julian Strawther who they have high hope for will share some minutes with him. Saric who they just signed is also a stretch 4/5
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#84 » by Ballerhogger » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:44 pm

If jammall gets hurt or misses any time WB is the starting pg no?
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#85 » by Edrees » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:48 pm

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is that seriously a real account? i see it shared here all the time but it seems fakish

It's funny. Just 1 year and 1 months ago, ago Westbrook was supposedly soo good for the Clippers and the Lakers just misused him.

Yeah, he's so valuable to the Clippers that they traded him for a 2nd round pick swap and cash. It appears the Clippers did not value him very high. They didn't even want a 2nd round pick. a swap was enough :lol:
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#86 » by Special_Puppy » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:49 pm

Harry Garris wrote:So I guess this is another season where Jalen Pickett just isn’t going to play or have a chance to develop.

For a team that’s capped out and has a cheap ownership group they NEED these second round picks they’re spending on older college players to turn into rotation players to remain competitors.

If Denver is signing up for a future where they only have like 5 real NBA players on the roster and then is going to try to fill the gaps with washed up vets I don’t see them contending for titles.


Hitting on late picks to be nice but Jalen Pickett isn’t happening and it’s smart they aren’t banking on him. Honestly I’m pretty down on any of Denver’s recent draft picks turning into good rotation players with Holmes being the exception
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#87 » by Special_Puppy » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:50 pm

12footrim wrote:
LightTheBeam wrote:I actually love his fit in Denver. LAL had no shooters around him. LAC Had too many chefs in the kitchen.

I'd look at Russ for a lot of the non-jokic minutes. Surround him with guys like Braun, Gordon, MPJ. Athletic squad who can run and shoot and he will put up his numbers and make a big impact.

Great zero risk move for Denver.


There are no shooter around him. Denver was dead last in three pointers attempted per game last year. Losing KCP, one of the least reluctant shooters on a team of reluctant shooters and adding Westbrook does nothing to help this. It makes it worse.


Do you think that Westbrook is going to be better or worse than Reggie Jackson next season?
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#88 » by Special_Puppy » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:51 pm

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JustBuzzin wrote:Ain't no if.

Westbrook has been like this his entire career. Love the energy he brings, but man he's hard to watch in the playoffs.

Russ should be on a team with no expectations so he can continue to feel up the stat sheet and retire as one of the best triple dub pg's to ever play. He's not a winning player for contending teams.

Even with all of his baggage he is still better than Reggie. An upgrade for sure. Reggie was ass

He's a upgrade sure. But he's also a downgrade when the playoffs start. He is known to be a huge momentum killer. The guy can go on a run by himself and take teams out of the game. If he gets benched he catches an attitude. That's not someone I would want on my team if I was chasing a championship.


You really think Russ is a downgrade over REGGIE JACKSON in the playoffs?
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#89 » by TheFire » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:53 pm

Denver need a huge ascension from one of Braun, Watson and Strawther to stay among the elite teams in the West. In my opinion, the Thunder, Mavs, and Wolves are all going to be better next year. Their 3 pt shooting and perimeter deference will be a lot worse next year, and it will need to be offset by some much-improved bench play.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#90 » by maverick_41 » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:57 pm

Dunn was the lottery pick! Time to show his skills!
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#91 » by Walmart » Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:59 pm

Multiple PGs are still available on free agent market and they go with Westbrick.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#92 » by JustBuzzin » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:08 pm

Walmart wrote:Multiple PGs are still available on free agent market and they go with Westbrick.

I probably would have gave John Wall a tryout before I took Russ.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#93 » by Bobbymcgee » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:09 pm

Looking forward to Dunn playing for the Clippers. Glad to be rid of Westbrook. He has too many limitations and is far gone from his MVP days.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#94 » by Rauxcee » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:21 pm

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This scene is all I can think of in regards to Westbrook.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#95 » by madmaxmedia » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:37 pm

If he could only finish at the rim better, his other sins would be a lot more forgivable (and he might still be a Clipper.)

Clipper fans appreciated his effort and intensity if nothing else, I hope it works out in Denver.
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#96 » by nikster » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:38 pm

Rauxcee wrote:Image

This scene is all I can think of in regards to Westbrook.

I think it worked out fine in LA. With everyone down in 2023 he put up 23/7/7. Poor efficiency but what you expecting for a buyout candidate? Close to minimum last year, was pretty good in the regular season but did have a rough few post season games
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#97 » by Drakeem » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:43 pm

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I mean, he does know a thing or two about basketball, so even if you hate his guts, there might be some merit to his basketball commentary? :lol:

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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#98 » by Optimus_Steel » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:49 pm

Every team that has RW can’t seem to wait to get rid of him….
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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#99 » by HMFFL » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:51 pm

TheFire wrote:Denver need a huge ascension from one of Braun, Watson and Strawther to stay among the elite teams in the West. In my opinion, the Thunder, Mavs, and Wolves are all going to be better next year. Their 3 pt shooting and perimeter deference will be a lot worse next year, and it will need to be offset by some much-improved bench play.
Denver has taken the wait and see approach. I don't really think it's best, but they need talent to prove themselves, and others to work on improving their value. We'll see how they handle the season until the trade deadline.



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Re: Dunn to the Clippers/Westbrook to the Nuggets 

Post#100 » by Pointgod » Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:52 pm

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I really feel that the relationship George Karl has with Melo is kind of like how Bret Hart feels about Bill Goldberg.

"Russ is rough and tumble, tough dude, unlike Melo who would cry about everything" - Possibly George Karl.


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