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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2023-24 V1.0 

Post#961 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:41 am

Lol troit so bad feel for their fans
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Post#962 » by Pointgod » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:52 am

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That Derrick White trade still pisses me off. I’m 100% sure we could have had him. We had the better expiring contract and could have thrown both Flynn and a 1st into the mix.

Brad Stevens running master class on GMing. How do you add Holiday and Porzingis to a championship team? Lmao
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Post#963 » by Landomar » Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:37 am

The Derrick White trade made me furious at the time. I think I even posted on here something along the lines of "WTF???". I valued him as a quality starter back then, or high end sixth man, and couldn't believe the price Boston paid for him. If we were trying to compete, which we were, we should have outbid them and could have easily done so.
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Post#964 » by Los_29 » Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:43 am

ItsDanger wrote:
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ItsDanger wrote:I already explained, you just choose to ignore it.


No, you didn’t.

Yes I did. Just because you choose to ignore it doesn't make it false. And stop replying


That wasn’t what I was asking for. I’m asking for a legitimate explanation. This is actually a bit frustrating trying to get you to actually explain your takes. You’re great at stating them, just need work on defending them.
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Post#965 » by Madvillainy2004 » Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:38 am

Jalen Green is bad like really really bad. He's looking more Ben Mclemore than Zach Lavine these days.
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Post#966 » by Madhouse » Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:39 pm

Madvillainy2004 wrote:Jalen Green is bad like really really bad. He's looking more Ben Mclemore than Zach Lavine these days.


just like early career Demar
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Post#967 » by Inklink » Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:37 pm

Uh oh, raps vs pistons is on the Sched soon, you know what that means....
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Post#968 » by Basketball_Jones » Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:00 pm

Pistons played pretty hard against the Nets. I think we can conceivably lose to them, at least I'm hoping we do...
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Post#969 » by And1Skip » Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:09 pm

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Post#970 » by Rodrickle » Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:18 pm

HumbleRen wrote:Dallas tanking the last 2 weeks last season was the best thing they could of done at that time. This rookie center is the perfect big for Luka.


Who would have guessed he would make this much of an impact right now as a center that lacks significant strength. Insane.
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Post#971 » by Tha Cynic » Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:42 pm

HumbleRen wrote:Cade is unreal when his shot is falling


Everyone is unreal when their shot is falling lol.
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Post#972 » by Tha Cynic » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:00 pm

Madvillainy2004 wrote:Jalen Green is bad like really really bad. He's looking more Ben Mclemore than Zach Lavine these days.


He never looked like Zach Lavine. He had bust written all over him when he was drafted. Not that Laving is much of an impact player himself.

I do think he's playing in the right era though, where stats are vastly over-inflated, especially if you learn how to shoot the 3 decently. If he can get a bit efficient he can still contribute.
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Post#973 » by Tha Cynic » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:04 pm

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Both teams need this Pistons win.

But, will Masai really make a trade and lose 1 of his 3 best players while the team is playing bad? With that guy, you almost wonder if further losing makes him even more complacent lool.
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Post#974 » by Prestige » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:20 pm

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Post#975 » by Tha Cynic » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:25 pm

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:lol: Marcus Smart tried to help his idiot teammate out by pointing to the sky as if he's praying. This is too funny.
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Post#976 » by Ado05 » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:41 pm

Ja Wick is too good.
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Post#977 » by WaltFrazier » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:51 pm

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MiamiSPX wrote:SGA the real deal. What a superstar.


A few years ago all the hype was for Trae, then Ja as the new young guards. Now our Canadian hero has surpassed them both, and is a humble high character guy to boot.


Now we need someone of questionable character getting in his ear to bring him home.

Does he have any uncles we could hire
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Post#978 » by WaltFrazier » Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:55 pm

Tha Cynic wrote:
And1Skip wrote:
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Both teams need this Pistons win.

But, will Masai really make a trade and lose 1 of his 3 best players while the team is playing bad? With that guy, you almost wonder if further losing makes him even more complacent lool.

Masai thinks, if we're going badly it's not the right time to sell, low. And if we start winning, well how can we trade guys.
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Post#979 » by Zeno » Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:00 pm

Tha Cynic wrote:
And1Skip wrote:
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Both teams need this Pistons win.

But, will Masai really make a trade and lose 1 of his 3 best players while the team is playing bad? With that guy, you almost wonder if further losing makes him even more complacent lool.

Hoping for losses to ‘force Masai’s hand’ is crazy wishful thinking. He’s going to do what he believes. There is no pressuring that man. I truly believe the only path to any kind of move, is winning at least a little.
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Post#980 » by WaltFrazier » Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:02 pm

Landomar wrote:The Derrick White trade made me furious at the time. I think I even posted on here something along the lines of "WTF???". I valued him as a quality starter back then, or high end sixth man, and couldn't believe the price Boston paid for him. If we were trying to compete, which we were, we should have outbid them and could have easily done so.

White could've backed up Fred and reduced his workload, played with Fred, defended the guards Fred couldn't keep in front anymore, started when Fred was hurt. Imagine how different our 2022 playoff with Philly might have gone with white, and how much better we'd have been last season, probably finished above the playin spots. Nurse would still be here.

But hey we got Thad Young that deadline instead, for veteran mentoring.
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