ATL: 2018 Trade Deadline Edition - Mirotic to the Pels

Frank Nova · Post #901 » by **Frank Nova** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:51 am

Lebron doing his best Christian Laettner impersonation for the win. Sucks.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #902 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:52 am

The defense from the Wolves actually gets dumber the more times you watch it.

JEIS · Post #903 » by **JEIS** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:57 am

Prez wrote:
JEIS wrote:Lebron isn't missing the playoffs.... We aren't beating them in a series if we play them.

71% TS and 21 3's and they won by 2 lol. Not saying we're beating them but as presently constructed it's not a guaranteed L.

Too much talent... Too much time to get their crap together.

Bernman · Post #904 » by **Bernman** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:58 am

weezybaby856 wrote:Lebron doing his best Christian Laettner impersonation for the win. Sucks.

Laettner made the Dream Team because somebody needed to teach Jordan how it's done.

RandyBreuer · Post #905 » by **RandyBreuer** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:02 am

If Bron rips a ligament or breaks a bone we could be in the Finals.

Nowak008 · Post #906 » by **Nowak008** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:02 am

paulpressey25 wrote:
Nowak008 wrote:Charlotte getting Willy while we got Zeller is pretty disappointing.

Nah. Willy cost more than we had to spend and is less reliable. Long term he might be something but right now Zeller is a lot more predictable which is what the Bucks need.

Zeller is reliably a fringe rotation player at best. Willy is better now and in the future.

ReginaldDwight · Post #907 » by **ReginaldDwight** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:03 am

Nowak008 wrote:
paulpressey25 wrote:
Nowak008 wrote:Charlotte getting Willy while we got Zeller is pretty disappointing.

Nah. Willy cost more than we had to spend and is less reliable. Long term he might be something but right now Zeller is a lot more predictable which is what the Bucks need.

Zeller is reliably a fringe rotation player at best. Willy is better now and in the future.

Willy sucks on defense from what ive seen.

H2tObes · Post #908 » by **H2tObes** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:11 am

I keep getting this sinking feeling that we will be facing the Cavs in a 3/6 or 4/5 matchup in the playoffs, and we ain't beating playoff Bron.

Nowak008 · Post #909 » by **Nowak008** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:15 am

ReginaldDwight wrote:
Nowak008 wrote:
paulpressey25 wrote:
Nah. Willy cost more than we had to spend and is less reliable. Long term he might be something but right now Zeller is a lot more predictable which is what the Bucks need.

Zeller is reliably a fringe rotation player at best. Willy is better now and in the future.

Willy sucks on defense from what ive seen.

I'd argue he is comparable to Zeller - not very good. Except Willy can rebound and do stuff on offense.

Plossum · Post #910 » by **Plossum** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:17 am

Hilariously bad D from the Wolves on that last possession. Just flood the front court and let them shoot a half court shot. Why they have two guys defending Cavs players 70ft from the basket is beyond me.

drone3 · Post #911 » by **drone3** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:18 am

H2tObes wrote:I keep getting this sinking feeling that we will be facing the Cavs in a 3/6 or 4/5 matchup in the playoffs, and we ain't beating playoff Bron.

So disagree, the Cavs are old, they can't rely on LeBron to save them every game. Gianiss is ready to take over!

Post #912 » by **humanrefutation** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:19 am

So, what do you think teams would actually offer for LeBron, knowing that he is going to explore FA? I can't imagine that any of the top teams would make a move that parts with long-term talent unless they were convinced LeBron would put them over the top. Would Portland offer McCollum? Would the Bucks offer Middleton + Brogdon? Would the Wizards offer Wall or Beal?

It would be such a LeBron move to waive his no-trade to help Cleveland reload, and then sign back with them in the offseason.

MikeIsGood · Post #913 » by **MikeIsGood** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:19 am

Man, that Lou Williams contract is excellent. 3/24... meanwhile we got Tony Snell for 3/33 remaining.

Matches Malone · Post #914 » by **Matches Malone** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:20 am

Read on Twitter

GB_Packers · Post #915 » by **GB_Packers** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:20 am

JEIS wrote:
Prez wrote:
JEIS wrote:Lebron isn't missing the playoffs.... We aren't beating them in a series if we play them.

71% TS and 21 3's and they won by 2 lol. Not saying we're beating them but as presently constructed it's not a guaranteed L.

Too much talent... Too much time to get their crap together.

Damn, so the nonexistent defense will suddenly materialize huh? Game only went an extra five minutes and had a final score of a three or four OT game.

It is incredible so many people just think this old ass team that is terribly constructed and plays no defense will just flip a switch this season. It is not happening. Do they still make the playoffs solely because of Lebron? Sure. They aren’t doing anything once they get there though.

Post #916 » by **Prez** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:21 am

JEIS wrote:
Prez wrote:
JEIS wrote:Lebron isn't missing the playoffs.... We aren't beating them in a series if we play them.

71% TS and 21 3's and they won by 2 lol. Not saying we're beating them but as presently constructed it's not a guaranteed L.

Too much talent... Too much time to get their crap together.

They're not that talented imho. Love will help though for sure.

H2tObes · Post #917 » by **H2tObes** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:21 am

drone3 wrote:
H2tObes wrote:I keep getting this sinking feeling that we will be facing the Cavs in a 3/6 or 4/5 matchup in the playoffs, and we ain't beating playoff Bron.
So disagree, the Cavs are old, they can't rely on LeBron to save them every game. Gianiss is ready to take over!

I hope you're right, very few things would make me happier than beating the Cavs in a series. People just always forget that playoff Lebron is the GOAT, and you can bet that Love, IT, and the role players will hurt us too.

Plossum · Post #918 » by **Plossum** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:23 am

I'm still not betting against Lebron is an East playoff series.

Although this Cavs team does feel a bit like the Lakers in 2011. They're running out of puff very quickly.

Post #919 » by **Prez** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:25 am

I don't expect IT to be a net positive at any point this season.

drone3 · Post #920 » by **drone3** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 4:28 am

Prez wrote:I don't expect IT to be a net positive at any point this season.

I don't think the Cavs will re-sign him, such a liability on D.