Moderators: Rich Rane, NyCeEvO
Q: Joe Johnson.
A: As he said, he’s a hooper. He said, “Coach, you don’t have to worry about me. However, whatever you do and how you do it, I’ll be out there.” I love it. You got guys that have been in the league a long time, and they want to tell you how they’re going to do it. I have a group of guys that want me to tell them how I want to do it. And it makes coaching fun. Not easy, but fun (smile).
Q: Deron Williams.
A: I hate that the media has disparaged him so much. There’s so many expectations on a guy when he comes to another team in a trade. And then, he got the big contract, and then there’s even more expectations. To not be healthy to be able to do what he wanted to do is disappointing for him. But the fans and the media didn’t quite take it that way, and I think he’s healthy now and he’s in a good frame of mind, and he’s shown a lot of qualities. … Is he gonna be the 23-year-old Deron Williams? Heck no. But the Deron Williams that he can be and I see him being is going to be pretty good. And he’s gonna be one of the top guards in the league, and that’s good enough with me.
Q: Brook Lopez.
A: Brook Lopez is a massive man. He can really score the ball, and really smart, really a good guy … really sensitive to wanting to do everything right. I sometimes frustrate Brook because I still yell at him. And I said, “I understand that you were trying to do the right thing, or you want to do the right thing, and you think you’re doing the right thing, but it’s my job to help you do the right thing.” I think nice guys like Brook think because they’re trying to do the right thing, there should be no feedback — a negative feedback. And when I say negative — constructive criticism. But my motto is: Even nice guys have to be pushed (smile).
Q: Is Mason Plumlee ready to take a step forward?
A: Well he keeps taking two forward and one back, two forward and one back. We gotta keep it going forward. He’s very strong-willed, and I like that about him. I yell at him, and he’s kinda the guy that gets my wrath every day … film session he gets it … but he keeps coming back, and to me, that’s a mark of a winner.
Q: Mirza Teletovic.
A: Mirza’s gonna give me a lot of gray hair (smile). I remember [Spurs coach Gregg] Popovich saying about [Manu] Ginobli, that he didn’t know what Ginobli was gonna do half the time on the court, but most of it’s good. I feel the same way about Mirza. I never know what he’s gonna do. And a lot of times it turns out to be good.
Prokorov wrote:3 days!!!
Detective wrote:Prokorov wrote:3 days!!!
Hey Bro, I just wanted to know, where did you get your 40 million in cap space relief numbers after this season from? I just posted a response in the GB that disproves that, as you will not see capspace relief(at still a mind boggling $36,996,439 for only a couple players) until 2016-2017 at the earliest, right before the new TV deal kicks in.
I just wanted to see where your number analytics came from, because this sort of thing is a hobby of mine.
Thanks, and take care.
Prokorov wrote:Detective wrote:Prokorov wrote:3 days!!!
Hey Bro, I just wanted to know, where did you get your 40 million in cap space relief numbers after this season from? I just posted a response in the GB that disproves that, as you will not see capspace relief(at still a mind boggling $36,996,439 for only a couple players) until 2016-2017 at the earliest, right before the new TV deal kicks in.
I just wanted to see where your number analytics came from, because this sort of thing is a hobby of mine.
Thanks, and take care.
i said after next season, not after this season and its projected closer to 40 with the cap increase... could be 45 if williams doenst opt in
also, as a heads up, the mods here dont take kind to trolls, especially raptor fans as their history here is pretty poor
Detective wrote:
After next season means in 2 years from now, which means that you are cap locked for 2 full seasons, at which point the rest of the league will also get a boost due to the new TV deal.
How am I trolling though, brother? I am just simply asking a question, that's all. Because your analytical math doesn't add up. I was only curious because I am a numbers guy at heart, and love this sort of debate & discussion.
I shall take my leave now. Have a great night, and take care man. Best of luck in the season opener. :brofist:
Detective wrote:Prokorov wrote:Detective wrote:
Hey Bro, I just wanted to know, where did you get your 40 million in cap space relief numbers after this season from? I just posted a response in the GB that disproves that, as you will not see capspace relief(at still a mind boggling $36,996,439 for only a couple players) until 2016-2017 at the earliest, right before the new TV deal kicks in.
I just wanted to see where your number analytics came from, because this sort of thing is a hobby of mine.
Thanks, and take care.
i said after next season, not after this season and its projected closer to 40 with the cap increase... could be 45 if williams doenst opt in
also, as a heads up, the mods here dont take kind to trolls, especially raptor fans as their history here is pretty poor
After next season means in 2 years from now, which means that you are cap locked for 2 full seasons, at which point the rest of the league will also get a boost due to the new TV deal.
