Around the NBA streets Vol. 3: YEERPP!

Mos_Heat · Post #181 » by **Mos_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 10:40 am

Nas invited?

fouled out boy · Post #182 » by **fouled out boy** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 10:48 am

And some more to add. I don't post frequently and was lazy to post that. So now this may look like some thoughts in hindsight, but whatever.
I had some 06-07 Heat vibes from Raptors. Heat were probably Wade injury away from making finals in 05, but decided to make some major roster changes and it payed off in 06. But they didn't do the same next year and got an embarrassing 1st round exit because most of the supporting cast was on a major decline and about to retire + they lost some motivation after finally winning a championship. Yeah, Lowry and Gasol had a solid playoff run, but they are declining, same as Ibaka (who overachieved along with VanVleet imo) and Green (who was already a disappointment most of the time). So what ways of improvement Raps had? Siakam further development? OG coming back? Trades? That's all a major concern if he really considered to stay in Toronto. And all that 1+1 deals were not an option considering his previous health issues.

contract · Post #183 » by **contract** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 10:53 am

fouled out boy wrote:And some more to add. I don't post frequently and was lazy to post that. So now this may look like some thoughts in hindsight, but whatever.
I had some 06-07 Heat vibes from Raptors. Heat were probably Wade injury away from making finals in 05, but decided to make some major roster changes and it payed off in 06. But they didn't do the same next year and got an embarrassing 1st round exit because most of the supporting cast was on a major decline and about to retire + they lost some motivation after finally winning a championship. Yeah, Lowry and Gasol had a solid playoff run, but they are declining, same as Ibaka (who overachieved along with VanVleet imo) and Green (who was already a disappointment most of the time). So what ways of improvement Raps had? Siakam further development? OG coming back? Trades? That's all a major concern if he really considered to stay in Toronto. And all that 1+1 deals were not an option considering his previous health issues.

I just meant that knowing what they know now, the Raptors have zero regrets about making the trade. They rolled the dice and traded for a shot at the championship ... and won the championship.

Keeping Kawhi would have just been gravy. :nod:

fouled out boy · Post #184 » by **fouled out boy** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 10:55 am

Mos_Heat wrote:

Read on Twitter

Nas invited?

Lol you know it will be **** up when politicians are involved.

contract · Post #185 » by **contract** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 11:01 am

fouled out boy wrote:
Mos_Heat wrote:

Read on Twitter

Nas invited?

Lol you know it will be **** up when politicians are involved.

Today they will issue the "Thanks for the memories PG!" proclamation to replace this one.

heatwillbeback · Post #186 » by **heatwillbeback** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 11:06 am

Well, our first round picks in 2021 and 2023 helped the Clippers get George and Kawhi. I actually feel better about that this morning. Raptor fans on this site make me happier than I should be about this :lol:

fouled out boy · Post #187 » by **fouled out boy** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 11:06 am

Last season I was thinking about our 2021 pick - it was bounced around so many times so it's just destined to become some journey-man. And now it was traded one more time.

Mos_Heat · Post #188 » by **Mos_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:27 pm

Clippers, Lakers and Philla, Milwaukee are clear contenders from two sides.

Houston, Jazz, Golden State and Boston close.

Dr_Heat · Post #189 » by **Dr_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:41 pm

Lifelong clippers fan checking in

somerandomdude · Post #190 » by **somerandomdude** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:46 pm

Holy crap, just woke up. WTF happened? What timeline is this?

Dr_Heat · Post #191 » by **Dr_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:47 pm

Leonard and George vs. James and Davis in L.A

Mars · Post #192 » by **Mars** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:48 pm

somerandomdude · Post #193 » by **somerandomdude** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:49 pm

Jerry West still has it. And he saved our Jimmy Butler trade. God bless that man!

Dr_Heat · Post #194 » by **Dr_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:49 pm

somerandomdude wrote:Holy crap, just woke up. WTF happened? What timeline is this?

Me too , just woke up to my daily routine of bustelo coffee, chex cereal with almond milk, and a chocolate protein shake to see this. Oof

Dr_Heat · Post #195 » by **Dr_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:53 pm

Media people saying it was the Lakers and Toronto are eating crow right now. No one knew crap , lol

somerandomdude · Post #196 » by **somerandomdude** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 12:57 pm

This guy was getting ragged on, but he nailed it

Read on Twitter

Post #197 » by **MettaWorldPanda** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 1:00 pm

Read on Twitter

Post #198 » by **DefenseWins** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 1:01 pm

Dr_Heat wrote:Media people saying it was the Lakers and Toronto are eating crow right now. No one knew crap , lol

Woj and Shams, only people I trust. Woj is on a other level, apparently last year off season he said Kawhi to Clippers a possibility. He knows things... ultimate insider.

SO much people got exposed, its hilarious.

Dr_Heat · Post #199 » by **Dr_Heat** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 1:06 pm

Clippers in WIN mode now , they gave up a lot of property ( draft picks and a young good prospect pg) for PG 13

Post #200 » by **DefenseWins** » Sat Jul 6, 2019 1:23 pm

It has come out, by Woj, that Presti offered Westbrook and George but Ujiri didn’t like Pascal in the trade.

I don’t know the other components, but saying no to Westbrook/PG just to keep Pascal... man I would have pulled the trigger, especially if it meant keeping Kawhi. Multiple finals appearances for sure.