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MrDollarBills · Post #1881 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:34 pm

Gary Payton II understands the assignment of what it means to be an NBA player.

Post #1882 » by **Calinks** » Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:03 pm

Jeffrey wrote:
Calinks wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

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As a fan of Towns, it would get frustrating watching him make his stupid mistakes at times, outside of that, he brought an extremely positive energy to the team and was a fantastic unifier. Ant became the on court rah rah leader but Towns was absolutely a major part of the chemistry and joy of the team. Losing him has hurt the vibe a lot, the team doesn't feel the same, that is a more intangible aspect to Towns as a player and person but its definitely felt, he brought an energy that is missed.

This is why I'm glad he is here.

1. He made it work with Gobert when people were talking about how it wouldn't
2. He made it work with Edwards when he is now ascending to the top of NBA mountains
3. He is a modern big man
4. Locker room in Minny has been positive like you said.

knicks have to figure out some of the kinks but KAT is a willing participant to adapt.

Yea that's probably the most underported ability of Towns. He will adapt, he has done his whole adult career. In college he was a great shooter but coach Cal didn't want him to shoot, he wanted him to play defense and be more of a traditional big. He didn't use his best skill. On the wolves he has had many different coaches and GM's, more than maybe any other player who stayed on one team, every time a new coach or GM came in they wanted to use him differently or they asked him to take on a new role. He stepped up to the plate every single time.

A lot of stars would have resisted another star coming in at their position, and then the ask of having to change your own position. Towns did it and he was in fact the teammate that embraced Rudy the most. Other guys were complaining about the space or playing with Rudy and how hard it was. Towns didn't do that, he was tossing Rudy lobs. At the same time, Towns's offense was hurt more than anybodies by Rudy joining. The guy is a professional through and through and sets a standard. Its easy to buy in when your top guy (one one of your top guys) does it so quickly.

Guano · Post #1883 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:30 am

Imagine wanting to give up Kat for someone who can't even make a J from the ft line.

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Wildcat · Post #1884 » by **Wildcat** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:56 am

Guano wrote:Wemby since this board called him javelle magee with a greenlight

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2-3 record.

Wildcat · Post #1885 » by **Wildcat** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:59 am

aggo wrote:ppl actually wanted to give randle 5/310

Absolutely no one wanted to give him 5/310 and I'm a Randle supporter.

Guano · Post #1886 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:05 am

Wildcat wrote:
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2-3 record.

Valid.
I'd like to also point out that he also hasn't solved the housing crisis during this stretch.

Wildcat · Post #1887 » by **Wildcat** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:08 am

Guano wrote:
Wildcat wrote:
Guano wrote:Wemby since this board called him javelle magee with a greenlight

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2-3 record.

Valid.
I'd like to also point out that he also hasn't solved the housing crisis during this stretch.

Fear not. The way he shoot 3's, he'll be laying them bricks himself.

3toheadmelo · Post #1888 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:27 am

Guano wrote:Imagine wanting to give up Kat for someone who can't even make a J from the ft line.

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no

Guano · Post #1889 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:36 am

Wildcat wrote:
Guano wrote:
Wildcat wrote:
2-3 record.

Valid.
I'd like to also point out that he also hasn't solved the housing crisis during this stretch.

Fear not. The way he shoot 3's, he'll be laying them bricks himself.

I'm worried there won't be enough with him defying the odds and improving at 20yrs old - shooting 46% from 3 in his last 5 games.

Guano · Post #1890 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:37 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:Imagine wanting to give up Kat for someone who can't even make a J from the ft line.

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no

We finally agree on something

3toheadmelo · Post #1891 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:45 am

Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:Imagine wanting to give up Kat for someone who can't even make a J from the ft line.

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no

We finally agree on something

no

Guano · Post #1892 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:48 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:no

We finally agree on something

no

Green meLo

3toheadmelo · Post #1893 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:51 am

Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:
We finally agree on something

no

Green meLo

yes

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Guano · Post #1894 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 2:00 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:no

Green meLo

yes

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no

3toheadmelo · Post #1895 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 2:04 am

Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:
Green meLo

yes

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yes

but fr, imagine if senile phil jackson actually accepted boston's offer of the 3rd pick for KP and we drafted tatum. now we have to watch him win chips in boston :noway:

Guano · Post #1896 » by **Guano** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 2:13 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:yes

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yes

but fr, imagine if senile phil jackson actually accepted boston's offer of the 3rd pick for KP and we drafted tatum. now we have to watch him win chips in boston

arrogant and horrible at his job - Phil was the worst

Fat Kat · Post #1897 » by **Fat Kat** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 2:51 am

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stuporman · Post #1898 » by **stuporman** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:32 am

RJ has a thing for playing the Celtics...wow

Galvationknicks · Post #1899 » by **Galvationknicks** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:37 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Guano wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:yes

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but fr, imagine if senile phil jackson actually accepted boston's offer of the 3rd pick for KP and we drafted tatum. now we have to watch him win chips in boston

I was about to kick Tatum ass i needed him to get 20 pts for a parlay. Dude had 18 since the end of the 3rd didn't score at all in the 4th. Finally hit a bucket in Overtime.

RJ with a triple double
10 of 26
Such an Rj game lol

3toheadmelo · Post #1900 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:43 am

RJ getting his shot blocked triple teamed to take the lead again. So glad we don’t have to deal with that anymore.