Updates on former Wolves

Post #201 » by **Klomp** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:52 am

mercgold3 wrote:
Takingbaconback wrote:Rubio better start playing better or he's gonna get benched for Mitchell

Mitchell is a 2

So who was playing the 1 when neither Rubio or Neto were in the game?

Post #202 » by **Klomp** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:54 am

Takingbaconback wrote:Yeah I wasn't thinking that way but Jazz fans seem to think that they should tank. It's the only way for teams like that to have a chance to acquire an elite talent so why not if they keep losing

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Merc_Porto · Post #203 » by **Merc_Porto** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:58 am

Klomp wrote:
mercgold3 wrote:
Takingbaconback wrote:Rubio better start playing better or he's gonna get benched for Mitchell

Mitchell is a 2

So who was playing the 1 when neither Rubio or Neto were in the game?

I'm saying Mitchell natural position is a 2.
But that doesn't mean he can't play as point guard during the game.

Is a Lavine situation all over again.

LibertyPrime · Post #204 » by **LibertyPrime** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:55 pm

Takingbaconback wrote:Rubio better start playing better or he's gonna get benched for Mitchell

Well, if the Jazz don't want him, I'd happily reverse the trade. Ricky for Cole and the OKC pick, or something similar?

I'd like to see Ricky playing with Jamal off the bench. They seem like perfect compliments - one's strengths is the other's weaknesses. Plus Ricky always seemed to get the best out of Bazz.

Yeah, I know, I know... pipe dream.... rules and stuff....

(Although that OKC pick is looking more and more interesting. I thought they'd be better by now? I guess, never underestimate the ability of Carmelo to drag down a team....)

mplsfonz23 · Post #205 » by **mplsfonz23** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:34 pm

Is the OKC pick protected?

wildvikeswolves · Post #206 » by **wildvikeswolves** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:36 pm

mplsfonz23 wrote:Is the OKC pick protected?

Lottery protected until 2020. Becomes 2 2nd round picks if we don't get it by then (not gonna happen).

mplsfonz23 · Post #207 » by **mplsfonz23** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:38 pm

Just wondering, (I may be on a Rubio kick, so forgive me.)
The Jazz were projected to make the playoffs, or be in serious contention right? Now they look as if they are lotto bound. I thought Rubio made teammates better? Could he be the first player in the NBA that never makes the playoffs? Given his time in the league, has it happened to anyone else?

walk with me · Post #208 » by **walk with me** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:55 pm

mplsfonz23 wrote:Just wondering, (I may be on a Rubio kick, so forgive me.)
The Jazz were projected to make the playoffs, or be in serious contention right? Now they look as if they are lotto bound. I thought Rubio made teammates better? Could he be the first player in the NBA that never makes the playoffs? Given his time in the league, has it happened to anyone else?

There have been other guys to never make a playoff... list wouldn’t look good though.

mplsfonz23 · Post #209 » by **mplsfonz23** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:12 pm

walk with me wrote:
mplsfonz23 wrote:Just wondering, (I may be on a Rubio kick, so forgive me.)
The Jazz were projected to make the playoffs, or be in serious contention right? Now they look as if they are lotto bound. I thought Rubio made teammates better? Could he be the first player in the NBA that never makes the playoffs? Given his time in the league, has it happened to anyone else?

There have been other guys to never make a playoff... list wouldn’t look good though.

Rubio has been in 7 yrs. I think he will have to be traded by the deadline (to a winning team) to ever get there.

walk with me · Post #210 » by **walk with me** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:23 pm

mplsfonz23 wrote:
walk with me wrote:
mplsfonz23 wrote:Just wondering, (I may be on a Rubio kick, so forgive me.)
The Jazz were projected to make the playoffs, or be in serious contention right? Now they look as if they are lotto bound. I thought Rubio made teammates better? Could he be the first player in the NBA that never makes the playoffs? Given his time in the league, has it happened to anyone else?

There have been other guys to never make a playoff... list wouldn’t look good though.

Rubio has been in 7 yrs. I think he will have to be traded by the deadline (to a winning team) to ever get there.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/most_g_no_playoffs.html

Here’s the entire entire lis... thoughts?

Post #211 » by **Klomp** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:26 pm

LOL Cousins....

Post #212 » by **Worm Guts** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:29 pm

mplsfonz23 wrote:Just wondering, (I may be on a Rubio kick, so forgive me.)
The Jazz were projected to make the playoffs, or be in serious contention right? Now they look as if they are lotto bound. I thought Rubio made teammates better? Could he be the first player in the NBA that never makes the playoffs? Given his time in the league, has it happened to anyone else?

When the Jazz trade for Rubio they still had a chance to resign Hayward and Gobert wasn't hurt. I don't think anyone would project Utah to make the playoffs without those two. It was borderline once Hayward left.

Post #213 » by **Worm Guts** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:30 pm

walk with me wrote:
mplsfonz23 wrote:
walk with me wrote:
There have been other guys to never make a playoff... list wouldn’t look good though.

Rubio has been in 7 yrs. I think he will have to be traded by the deadline (to a winning team) to ever get there.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/most_g_no_playoffs.html

Here’s the entire entire lis... thoughts?

A lot of Timberwolves on that list.

jmoy · Post #214 » by **jmoy** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:21 am

Worm Guts wrote:
walk with me wrote:
mplsfonz23 wrote:Rubio has been in 7 yrs. I think he will have to be traded by the deadline (to a winning team) to ever get there.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/most_g_no_playoffs.html

Here’s the entire entire lis... thoughts?

A lot of Timberwolves on that list.

I noticed a lot of TWolves, Kings and Clippers (80's Clips and Kings). There are a few teams that were just bad for so long and guys who played for them, weren't good enough to play for good teams so kept going to bad teams if anyone would give them a chance.

mplsfonz23 · Post #215 » by **mplsfonz23** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:40 pm

jmoy wrote:
Worm Guts wrote:
walk with me wrote:

https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/most_g_no_playoffs.html

Here’s the entire entire lis... thoughts?

A lot of Timberwolves on that list.

I noticed a lot of TWolves, Kings and Clippers (80's Clips and Kings). There are a few teams that were just bad for so long and guys who played for them, weren't good enough to play for good teams so kept going to bad teams if anyone would give them a chance.

Thanks WWM.
Funny how they have an * for hall of fame players, but don't have any listed. I do think it's funny that Cuz is on there, and he might not make the PO's this year. Timberwolves are repping the list.

packforfreedom · Post #216 » by **packforfreedom** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:50 pm

yeah we're very good at not making the playoffs.

LesGrossman · Post #217 » by **LesGrossman** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:34 pm

Yeah the situation the Jazz are in right now is of course exclusively Ricky Rubio's fault. Has absolutely nothing to do with losing good / great scorers in Hill and Hayward, a huge talent in Dante Exum, their reliable go-to iso scorer Joe Johnson who rocked last season, and of course their all defensive team star center in Gobert. Even when he was benched it was still his fault that they lost. Rumor has it that he is also responsible for a few natural catastrophes and maybe he is even an islamic terrorist. Totally!

walk with me · Post #218 » by **walk with me** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:41 pm

LesGrossman wrote:Yeah the situation the Jazz are in right now is of course exclusively Ricky Rubio's fault. Has absolutely nothing to do with losing good / great scorers in Hill and Hayward, a huge talent in Dante Exum, their reliable go-to iso scorer Joe Johnson who rocked last season, and of course their all defensive team star center in Gobert. Even when he was benched it was still his fault that they lost. Rumor has it that he is also responsible for a few natural catastrophes and maybe he is even an islamic terrorist. Totally!

Ricky being like 1/30 from 3pt line on wide open 3s is definitely his fault

LesGrossman · Post #219 » by **LesGrossman** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:14 pm

walk with me wrote:
LesGrossman wrote:Yeah the situation the Jazz are in right now is of course exclusively Ricky Rubio's fault. Has absolutely nothing to do with losing good / great scorers in Hill and Hayward, a huge talent in Dante Exum, their reliable go-to iso scorer Joe Johnson who rocked last season, and of course their all defensive team star center in Gobert. Even when he was benched it was still his fault that they lost. Rumor has it that he is also responsible for a few natural catastrophes and maybe he is even an islamic terrorist. Totally!

Ricky being like 1/30 from 3pt line on wide open 3s is definitely his fault

Of course! And also Gobert would suck if he had that quota! In no case its the "fault" of the person who ordered him in that corner, and asked him to shoot a shot he's not good at! In other news, Ricky also sucks at posting up forwards. He's really useless man you are totally right!

walk with me · Post #220 » by **walk with me** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:22 pm

LesGrossman wrote:
walk with me wrote:
LesGrossman wrote:Yeah the situation the Jazz are in right now is of course exclusively Ricky Rubio's fault. Has absolutely nothing to do with losing good / great scorers in Hill and Hayward, a huge talent in Dante Exum, their reliable go-to iso scorer Joe Johnson who rocked last season, and of course their all defensive team star center in Gobert. Even when he was benched it was still his fault that they lost. Rumor has it that he is also responsible for a few natural catastrophes and maybe he is even an islamic terrorist. Totally!

Ricky being like 1/30 from 3pt line on wide open 3s is definitely his fault

Of course! And also Gobert would suck if he had that quota! In no case its the "fault" of the person who ordered him in that corner, and asked him to shoot a shot he's not good at! In other news, Ricky also sucks at posting up forwards. He's really useless man you are totally right!