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Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season 

Post#441 » by 76ciology » Sun Nov 5, 2023 5:30 pm

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Kobblehead wrote:All it took was Jalen Johnson to raise his 3pt shot to 33% for him to become instantly more valuable than DeAndre Hunter.


Yes but for some reason Hawks still starts Bey over him

With their ballhog munchkin backcourt, they just want guys that shut up and shoot playing at the F spots. So Bey and Hunter are out there despite not actually being that good or well-rounded.


The right built for “munchkin” backcourt is double big. The problem actually is Trae’s in a bad shooting slump so they need to have a spacer out there.
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Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season 

Post#442 » by Skates » Sun Nov 5, 2023 5:54 pm

Hawks have a very productive bench, that is a place the Sixers need to add contributors.
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Post#443 » by 76ciology » Mon Nov 6, 2023 1:58 am

I dont know how successful warriors will be with CP3’s shooting and I dont know wtf happened to CP3’s shooting. But so far, CP’s been smart enough to be a good and effective player for them.

Teams can load up on Curry and let CP and Draymond shoot. You can also add Wiggins, who’s been struggling since last season.

But if CP can be a good spot up shooter and Wiggins can regain his jumper, they’d be very hard to stop.
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Post#444 » by mjkvol » Mon Nov 6, 2023 2:27 am

76ciology wrote:In season tournament.

The courts are ugly.

Teams and refs connived to make the game close, for entertainment and developing crunch time situations.

Winner wins 500k usd for each player, the rest wind 50k usd for each player. Finals is in vegas.

Im sure alot to most of these money will just be spent gambling in vegas.

The league probably thinks that will incentivize the player to play hard. Free money to gamble in vegas on table/card games.

why dont the players do the gambling (sell out games and etc.) before the money is handed to them then?

“Oh, we dont have a chance to win 500k? How about i put this money to several bets involving my team to gain 500k usd?”

Then major sponsor would be some gambling company again. If the league isnt already bombarded by gambling ads from games to podcasts.


My question is whether anyone aside from the national media gives a rat's ass about this silly 'tournament'? Do any fans care? Do the players really care aside from mouthing the right Silver-approved words? I highly doubt it.
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Post#445 » by stormi » Mon Nov 6, 2023 1:00 pm

Ausar Thompson is so unbelievably special. Sasser looks great too.

I like what the Pistons are building with a young core of:

Cade
Sasser
Ausar
(Bojan/Stewart)
Duren

Ivey 6th man, although he is two years younger than Sasser and that shooting leap looks to be taking place.

Troy Weaver is frying up a delicious meal.
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Post#446 » by Murray_17 » Mon Nov 6, 2023 2:11 pm

76ciology wrote:I dont know how successful warriors will be with CP3’s shooting and I dont know wtf happened to CP3’s shooting. But so far, CP’s been smart enough to be a good and effective player for them.

Teams can load up on Curry and let CP and Draymond shoot. You can also add Wiggins, who’s been struggling since last season.

But if CP can be a good spot up shooter and Wiggins can regain his jumper, they’d be very hard to stop.



CP comes from the bench to lift the bench unit, at this stage you don't need him to score but to elevate the young guys on the bench which was the issue with GS last season. And he's doing good at that, as GS is not a bottom bench anymore.
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Post#447 » by Jailblazers7 » Mon Nov 6, 2023 2:59 pm

Seth Curry is getting no minutes with Dallas. I wonder if we can get him for cheap. We finally have the length we need at the forward position to cover for his defense.

The other fringe player I’m eying is Delon Wright in Washington. He’d be an interesting backup PG with some playmaking chops for us.
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Post#448 » by Arsenal » Mon Nov 6, 2023 3:03 pm

Jailblazers7 wrote:Seth Curry is getting no minutes with Dallas. I wonder if we can get him for cheap. We finally have the length we need at the forward position to cover for his defense.


I'd rather not considering he's owed $4m next year when we want cap flexibility. Plus he's 33 now so good chance he's washed.
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Post#449 » by 76ciology » Mon Nov 6, 2023 3:03 pm

mjkvol wrote:
76ciology wrote:In season tournament.

The courts are ugly.

Teams and refs connived to make the game close, for entertainment and developing crunch time situations.

Winner wins 500k usd for each player, the rest wind 50k usd for each player. Finals is in vegas.

Im sure alot to most of these money will just be spent gambling in vegas.

The league probably thinks that will incentivize the player to play hard. Free money to gamble in vegas on table/card games.

why dont the players do the gambling (sell out games and etc.) before the money is handed to them then?

“Oh, we dont have a chance to win 500k? How about i put this money to several bets involving my team to gain 500k usd?”

Then major sponsor would be some gambling company again. If the league isnt already bombarded by gambling ads from games to podcasts.


My question is whether anyone aside from the national media gives a rat's ass about this silly 'tournament'? Do any fans care? Do the players really care aside from mouthing the right Silver-approved words? I highly doubt it.


Windy at his podcast made a good point. He said.. the players, if they’re smart, shouldn’t be incentivized about the pot money.. but they should be incentivized to play hard and get a deal. That way their salaries could increase with added revenue.
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Post#450 » by 76ciology » Mon Nov 6, 2023 3:07 pm

Dillon Brook’s shooting is legit. He rarely missed on his 3pt shots in pregame shooting during FIBA. He also has reportedly corrected his shooting arc with the Canadian national team.
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Post#451 » by Jailblazers7 » Mon Nov 6, 2023 3:08 pm

I’m totally fine with the in-season tournament idea. Why not try to mix it up & see if this will make things more fun/entertaining?

I also think that pro athletes are insanely competitive & if you put a trophy in the room they will all want to win it. I expect the actual tournament in Vegas to be awesome.
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Post#452 » by Negrodamus » Mon Nov 6, 2023 4:08 pm

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Damn, this two way guy is really good. Gotta reward him with a real contract. Pay no mind to why he’s two way, please.
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Post#453 » by Bum Adebayo » Mon Nov 6, 2023 5:14 pm

76ciology wrote:Dillon Brook’s shooting is legit. He rarely missed on his 3pt shots in pregame shooting during FIBA. He also has reportedly corrected his shooting arc with the Canadian national team.


One of the most underrated players in the history, people just don't like his personality.
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Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season 

Post#454 » by Arsenal » Mon Nov 6, 2023 6:02 pm

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Too bad we didn't trade away Maxey and everything else for Dame! Boo hoo Embiid's window is shut!!! :crazy:
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Re: Around the League: 2023-24 Season 

Post#455 » by Jailblazers7 » Tue Nov 7, 2023 1:21 am

The Heat Culture court & jersey are the worst thing I’ve ever seen. I feel like Pat Riley personally forced this idea through because there’s no way a marketing person would choose this.
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Post#456 » by Arsenal » Tue Nov 7, 2023 1:24 am

Jailblazers7 wrote:The Heat Culture court & jersey are the worst thing I’ve ever seen. I feel like Pat Riley personally forced this idea through because there’s no way a marketing person would choose this.


Disagree. Marketing people are more than capable of something this bad. Don’t overestimate them lol.
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Post#457 » by ProcessDoctor » Tue Nov 7, 2023 2:41 am

Knicks humiliating the Clips.
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Post#458 » by Sixteen » Tue Nov 7, 2023 3:00 am

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Post#459 » by 76ciology » Tue Nov 7, 2023 3:17 am

ProcessDoctor wrote:Knicks humiliating the Clips.


Clips too predictable. Easy to read. Clips and Suns plays very similar but Suns have more lethal scorers
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Post#460 » by 76ciology » Tue Nov 7, 2023 3:18 am

Phila Tough wrote:Big Wolves fan tonight.


You’re not alone my friend :D
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