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Green89 · Post #1561 » by **Green89** » Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:07 pm

Roddy wrote:Awesome

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His best years were with OKC. He'll never have stat seassons like that again.

Edug27 · Post #1562 » by **Edug27** » Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:47 pm

GoCeltics123 wrote:

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Uhhh this doesn’t sound so convincing from AD to stay in LA

100% sure he plans on staying there. Actually, 101%.

Green89 · Post #1563 » by **Green89** » Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:35 pm

I can't recall another season where so many teams have completely changed rosters like this. It's going to be an intriguing season to watch.

Triple7 · Post #1564 » by **Triple7** » Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:48 pm

Green89 wrote:I can't recall another season where so many teams have completely changed rosters like this. It's going to be an intriguing season to watch.

Yup can’t wait for the season to start. The league hasn’t been this wide open in a long time.

Post #1565 » by **Bleeding Green** » Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:59 pm

Edug27 wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:

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Uhhh this doesn’t sound so convincing from AD to stay in LA

100% sure he plans on staying there. Actually, 101%.

All part of the plan, he's signing in New Orleans next year now that they have a squad. He's much smarter than he looks, which is good because look at that eyebrow.

Edug27 · Post #1566 » by **Edug27** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:12 am

Bleeding Green wrote:
Edug27 wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:

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Uhhh this doesn’t sound so convincing from AD to stay in LA

100% sure he plans on staying there. Actually, 101%.

All part of the plan, he's signing in New Orleans next year now that they have a squad. He's much smarter than he looks, which is good because look at that eyebrow.

If he’s smart, he’ll win multiple titles with Bron.. then by the time Bron retires, Zion will have developed into the best player in the game and Lonzo has developed into JKidd.. and AD joins as a 3rd wheel.

Triple7 · Post #1567 » by **Triple7** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:26 am

Edug27 wrote:
Bleeding Green wrote:
Edug27 wrote:
100% sure he plans on staying there. Actually, 101%.

All part of the plan, he's signing in New Orleans next year now that they have a squad. He's much smarter than he looks, which is good because look at that eyebrow.

If he’s smart, he’ll win multiple titles with Bron.. then by the time Bron retires, Zion will have developed into the best player in the game and Lonzo has developed into JKidd.. and AD joins as a 3rd wheel.

He’s never coming back to NO. If Lebron retires, stars would lineup to join him in LA.

GoCeltics123 · Post #1568 » by **GoCeltics123** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:56 am

Edug27 wrote:
Bleeding Green wrote:
Edug27 wrote:
100% sure he plans on staying there. Actually, 101%.

All part of the plan, he's signing in New Orleans next year now that they have a squad. He's much smarter than he looks, which is good because look at that eyebrow.

If he’s smart, he’ll win multiple titles with Bron.. then by the time Bron retires, Zion will have developed into the best player in the game and Lonzo has developed into JKidd.. and AD joins as a 3rd wheel.

Clippers are better than the Lakers for sure IMO, AD isn't winning one damn title in LA, unless Kawhi somehow changes his jersey to Lakers, they will lag behind Clippers for years IMO

LewisnotMiller · Post #1569 » by **LewisnotMiller** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:25 am

The Chief wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:

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Uhhh this doesn’t sound so convincing from AD to stay in LA

Probably smart for him to reevaluate next summer. Lakers could be a total poop show this season. Outside of LeBron, their roster sucks.

He'd actually be better off joining Kawhi and PG on the Clips. (Or us.)

He could sign with New Orleans. They have a good up and coming team. Plenty of young talent.
Ahem.

3D Chess · Post #1570 » by **3D Chess** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:39 pm

Mook turned down $41m from the Clippers to go play for the Knicks for $15m.

Fired Rich Paul. lol

ddb · Post #1571 » by **ddb** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:51 pm

3D Chess wrote:Mook turned down $41m from the Clippers to go play for the Knicks for $15m.

Fired Rich Paul. lol

where is Jerry McGuire when you need him?

ddb · Post #1572 » by **ddb** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:10 pm

as of right now the East is wide open. I'm not digging into the details just yet until the offseason unfolds completely, but looking at the depth charts I have some general commentary on how I envision the season unfolding.

First of all. In the East there are 3 teams. Milwaukee, Philly, and Boston. Indy will have to overachieve again until Dipo comes back, and as we just learned with Hayward, coming back from a major injury isn't easy. So Indy in my eyes in a playoff team, but not a serious threat.
I actually think Miami is going to be better than people think. Butler gives them a All-Star to go along with a cast of players that at least buy-in to some quality coaching. They have pieces that make sense.
Toronto isn't a threat without Kawhi. They will have an interesting decision to make come trade deadline with big name expiring contracts like Gasol & Lowry on that roster. I bet they reload around Pascal.
Brooklyn will be competitive, but without Durant they aren't a serious threat. Screw them and screw Kyrie anyway.
Detroit still doesn't have any guard play. Rose is a nice addition, but between him and Blake you really can't trust the durability of that team. Maybe a playoff team. Maybe not.
Orlando is exactly he same. The Knicks will be better then people think. Atlanta has a lot of developing to do, but still aren't ready. Cleveland/Washington/Charlotte stink. The Bulls stink.

So let's go back to Milwaukee, Philly, and Boston.

Bucks are the early favorites because they had the leagues best record and league MVP last season. Losing Brogdon hurts and I don't think Wes Matthews is still the type of guy that can produce/shoot like Brogdon did. So even though they brought back the majority of their team, it's hard to believe they will win as many games as they did last year. Maybe they will because of the weak conference, but nonetheless they are a serious threat to come out of the East.

Philly in my eyes has the strongest starting 5 in the East. Horford gives them a veteran leader and safety net for that team. I think Embiid is poised to have an MVP caliber season if healthy. Simmons still can't shoot, but he has shooters around him. I would say Philly is the favorite in the East, but every time I look at their bench I shake my head. They still need to add a veteran or 2 on that 2nd unit. Otherwise they will run Embiid/Horford into the ground and won't be able to play the long-game.

Boston is the team that I think will surprise a lot of people. Brad & the many of the players have been counted out after last season and after losing Kyrie/Horford/Morris/Baynes/Rozier. But sometimes it's a matter of fit & opportunity as we learned the previous season when Jaylen/Jayson/Smart were major pieces on a team that came within a 4th quarter of the finals. First of all, Kemba wants to be here. He's under contract and ready to embrace the opportunity to win in a sports town. I think we see the best of Kemba this season and beyond. Tatum, ladies & gentlemen is going to be an All-Star this season. Book it. Last year was humbling for him. I think he'll be outstanding this year. I think Jaylen will be outstanding too, and I think Hayward is finally ready to be pre-injury Hayward. Then you have Smart who knows who he is in this league. you have Kanter who knows who he is in this league. then you have guys that are chomping at the bit for an opportunity to earn minutes and carve out NBA careers. I LOVE Carsen Edwards. kid is ready right away to be a bench scorer. Semi is ready to be a regular in the rotation and a 3/D guy. Theis is ready to compete for a regular role with the Williams', and VP. Healthly competition internally.
Boston will need to figure out interior defense and consistent bench production, but they are primed for a season where once again they are being counted out....Brad loves that. Kemba loves that. I think this years squad as the potential to be the complete opposite of the 18-19 squad. and I love it.

I'll share general commentary on the West sometime soon. The West is a lot of complicated and diverse. But for now look for the East to look like this:

Milwaukee/Philly/Boston in any order.

Indy/Miami/BK

everyone else

You thought the East was wide open last season? Just wait until this year.

zoyathedestroya · Post #1573 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:32 pm

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GoCeltics123 · Post #1574 » by **GoCeltics123** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:36 pm

ddb wrote:
3D Chess wrote:Mook turned down $41m from the Clippers to go play for the Knicks for $15m.

Fired Rich Paul. lol

where is Jerry McGuire when you need him?

GoCeltics123 · Post #1575 » by **GoCeltics123** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:38 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:

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God I hope he goes to the Lakers

zoyathedestroya · Post #1576 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:46 pm

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Y'all in trouble now. Where Thon Maker at??

Green89 · Post #1577 » by **Green89** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:39 pm

3D Chess wrote:Mook turned down $41m from the Clippers to go play for the Knicks for $15m.

Fired Rich Paul. lol

He goes from 41 to 20, then down to 15. He better hope he doesn't get injured this season or he will lose a lot of cash.

3D Chess · Post #1578 » by **3D Chess** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 4:02 pm

Green89 wrote:
3D Chess wrote:Mook turned down $41m from the Clippers to go play for the Knicks for $15m.

Fired Rich Paul. lol

He goes from 41 to 20, then down to 15. He better hope he doesn't get injured this season or he will lose a lot of cash.

Yup, should have cashed in on the good season he had. His bro, the "better Morris", took the vet min.

He also could have won a freaking title with the Clips.

No wonder he fired LeBr... uhh Rich Paul.

Post #1579 » by **djFan71** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:58 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:

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It's almost like they would've been happy to dump another big contract like Henson for a smaller, glutatious french contract with the rest absorbed into cap space. Then they wouldn't have had to stretch him.

Curmudgeon · Post #1580 » by **Curmudgeon** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:20 pm

LOL, 170M for Ben Simmons. Good luck with that.