Westbrook team rebuild

Post #21 » by **slick_watts** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:24 pm

Andre Roberstan wrote:
slick_watts wrote:minor quibble: melo has an ETO, not a player option. so if he picks up the option, that technically means he's picking up / exercising his option to terminate the contract.

I know that, but I didn't want to have to explain ETO too.

this is why i can't do basketball twitter.

Thundershock88 · Post #22 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:27 pm

Westbrook isn't getting traded. That's out the window. Even if I do support it. The reality is that we are going to have a garbage roster next season. The irony is that it will likely be more fun to watch. Especially if we get a new coach, and don't just promote Mo Cheeks.

Post #23 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:36 pm

slick_watts wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:
slick_watts wrote:minor quibble: melo has an ETO, not a player option. so if he picks up the option, that technically means he's picking up / exercising his option to terminate the contract.

I know that, but I didn't want to have to explain ETO too.

this is why i can't do basketball twitter.

I like the task of trying to explain things to the lowest common denominator.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #24 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:37 pm

Thundershock88 wrote:Westbrook isn't getting traded. That's out the window. Even if I do support it. The reality is that we are going to have a garbage roster next season. The irony is that it will likely be more fun to watch. Especially if we get a new coach, and don't just promote Mo Cheeks.

What makes you think they will bring in a new coach? Presti can easily give Donovan a pass by blaming the failures on Roberson's injury and Melo's rapid decline both of which were out of Donovan's control. I expect Donovan to be safe as long as Presti isn't fired.

Thundershock88 · Post #25 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:33 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:Westbrook isn't getting traded. That's out the window. Even if I do support it. The reality is that we are going to have a garbage roster next season. The irony is that it will likely be more fun to watch. Especially if we get a new coach, and don't just promote Mo Cheeks.

What makes you think they will bring in a new coach? Presti can easily give Donovan a pass by blaming the failures on Roberson's injury and Melo's rapid decline both of which were out of Donovan's control. I expect Donovan to be safe as long as Presti isn't fired.

Scott Brooks was fired for less. You could be right. I really hope you're not.

Post #26 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:35 pm

Thundershock88 wrote:
Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:Westbrook isn't getting traded. That's out the window. Even if I do support it. The reality is that we are going to have a garbage roster next season. The irony is that it will likely be more fun to watch. Especially if we get a new coach, and don't just promote Mo Cheeks.

What makes you think they will bring in a new coach? Presti can easily give Donovan a pass by blaming the failures on Roberson's injury and Melo's rapid decline both of which were out of Donovan's control. I expect Donovan to be safe as long as Presti isn't fired.

Scott Brooks was fired for less. You could be right. I really hope you're not.

Scott brooks didn’t take summer rendezvous in Florida with Presti.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #27 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:43 pm

Thundershock88 wrote:Scott Brooks was fired for less. You could be right. I really hope you're not.

Brooks wasn't fired until they missed the playoffs.

Thundershock88 · Post #28 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:46 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:Scott Brooks was fired for less. You could be right. I really hope you're not.

Brooks wasn't fired until they missed the playoffs.

Team was a walking mash unit. I was at the game we had 6 healthy players, and Sebastian Telfair played 48 minutes.

Thundershock88 · Post #29 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:47 pm

Knrstz wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:
Kizz Fastfists wrote:
What makes you think they will bring in a new coach? Presti can easily give Donovan a pass by blaming the failures on Roberson's injury and Melo's rapid decline both of which were out of Donovan's control. I expect Donovan to be safe as long as Presti isn't fired.

Scott Brooks was fired for less. You could be right. I really hope you're not.

Scott brooks didn’t take summer rendezvous in Florida with Presti.

You guys gotta give me something here lol. Hope is all I've got at this point.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #30 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:23 pm

Thundershock88 wrote:You guys gotta give me something here lol. Hope is all I've got at this point.

I lost all hope the day Presti traded for PG. I got a little back when Kanter got booted, but that faded quickly when they had Patterson bulk up so he could be slower and less athletic to be a backup center. I can't give something I don't have. I have no faith in Donovan and have lost all I used to have in Presti. On the bright side, Russ will probably carry Donovan and a crappy roster to the 8 seed and 4-5 playoff games again next year.

Thundershock88 · Post #31 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:26 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:You guys gotta give me something here lol. Hope is all I've got at this point.

I lost all hope the day Presti traded for PG. I got a little back when Kanter got booted, but that faded quickly when they had Patterson bulk up so he could be slower and less athletic to be a backup center. I can't give something I don't have. I have no faith in Donovan and have lost all I used to have in Presti. On the bright side, Russ will probably carry Donovan and a crappy roster to the 8 seed and 4-5 playoff games again next year.

You haven't heard? He's opting out and coming home lol.

Read on Twitter

Thunder Up · Post #32 » by **Thunder Up** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:42 pm

Kanter going to opt out, sign for the vet minimum in OKC

Thundershock88 · Post #33 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:50 pm

Thunder Up wrote:Kanter going to opt out, sign for the vet minimum in OKC

The lack of rebounding is making me okay with it.

Thunder Up · Post #34 » by **Thunder Up** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:52 pm

Thundershock88 wrote:
Thunder Up wrote:Kanter going to opt out, sign for the vet minimum in OKC

The lack of rebounding is making me okay with it.

It'll never happen but it would be funny if it did.. he seems over the top loyal to OKC

Thundershock88 · Post #35 » by **Thundershock88** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:58 pm

Thunder Up wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:
Thunder Up wrote:Kanter going to opt out, sign for the vet minimum in OKC

The lack of rebounding is making me okay with it.

It'll never happen but it would be funny if it did.. he seems over the top loyal to OKC

It very well could. He's still close to the organization. We'll see if he's loyal enough to take a massive paycut.

Pillendreher · Post #36 » by **Pillendreher** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:16 pm

Thundershock88 wrote:
Thunder Up wrote:
Thundershock88 wrote:

The lack of rebounding is making me okay with it.

It'll never happen but it would be funny if it did.. he seems over the top loyal to OKC

It very well could. He's still close to the organization. We'll see if he's loyal enough to take a massive paycut.

at the guy looking for the most money at every point taking a paycut. Kanter already told people he's out there looking to get paid.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #37 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:38 pm

Pillendreher wrote: at the guy looking for the most money at every point taking a paycut. Kanter already told people he's out there looking to get paid.

S&T PG for Kanter! Then give Kanter a 5 year max after next season! Russ, Melo, Adams and Kanter are your big 4!! I'd love to see Felton, Abrines, Melo and Kanter out there together on defense.

spearsy23 · Post #38 » by **spearsy23** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:12 am

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Pillendreher wrote: at the guy looking for the most money at every point taking a paycut. Kanter already told people he's out there looking to get paid.

S&T PG for Kanter! Then give Kanter a 5 year max after next season! Russ, Melo, Adams and Kanter are your big 4!! I'd love to see Felton, Abrines, Melo and Kanter out there together on defense.

I'm okay with this. The team will suck but be full of guys I actually like (outside of Melo), that's a lot better than being just mediocre enough for me to hate them all.

Nazrmohamed · Post #39 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:27 pm

QPR wrote:If Melo opted out would he even get a contract anywhere? I don't see what he offers a contender or a developing roster at this point.

That's probably why he won't opt out but I have a follow up question to your question. I'm a knick and Melo fan but couldn't really watch him in OKC much. Obviously it didn't work out as planned.

In NY his critics felt he obviously had the talent but was selfish, evil, and a whole slew of other issues dealing with his character. But again, he was talented. Was that the issue in OKC or is he just plain washed up? This isn't bait, I really wanna know from OKC fans perspective.

Thundershock88 · Post #40 » by **Thundershock88** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:45 pm

Nazrmohamed wrote:
QPR wrote:If Melo opted out would he even get a contract anywhere? I don't see what he offers a contender or a developing roster at this point.

That's probably why he won't opt out but I have a follow up question to your question. I'm a knick and Melo fan but couldn't really watch him in OKC much. Obviously it didn't work out as planned.

In NY his critics felt he obviously had the talent but was selfish, evil, and a whole slew of other issues dealing with his character. But again, he was talented. Was that the issue in OKC or is he just plain washed up? This isn't bait, I really wanna know from OKC fans perspective.

He looked washed, but we have no way of really knowing, since we have Billy Dumbo coaching. I could see him going to a team with a better and still making an impact.