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Post #121 » by **dockingsched** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:47 am

kblo247 wrote:
Kilroy wrote:
kblo247 wrote:That is what they lack though ... A guy who plays hard, defends, hustles, boards, and will play with a broken hand to win games. They have no culture. Hell they benched Zach last year when he played well and won a couple games. They need a culture. They could be the new Memphis if they embodied what Smart brings. He can also playmake on top of that D

Hate Marcus Smart, Hate the Celtics, truly dislike the Kings... The only thing interesting to me about this move would be if by some miracle they all gave each other a rather virulent case of the clap...

I find it hard to not sheer for a guy who plays as hard as Smart. I hate the Celtics, but that sob plays hard, much like Tony Allen did. Can't help but respect that no possessions off mentality

I find pretty easy to dislike a player like Smart who flops and embellishes contact to a level that no one around the league comes close to.

kblo247 · Post #122 » by **kblo247** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:51 am

dockingsched wrote:
kblo247 wrote:
Kilroy wrote:
Hate Marcus Smart, Hate the Celtics, truly dislike the Kings... The only thing interesting to me about this move would be if by some miracle they all gave each other a rather virulent case of the clap...

I find it hard to not sheer for a guy who plays as hard as Smart. I hate the Celtics, but that sob plays hard, much like Tony Allen did. Can't help but respect that no possessions off mentality

I find pretty easy to dislike a player like Smart who flops and embellishes contact to a level that no one around the league comes close to.

So did Fish, Manu, Pau, and a lot of other guys

But that said he still gets into his guy, dives on the floor, plays hurt, played with a broken hand and still went up to meet Bron at the rim in the playoffs when guys like Russell, Clarkson, and even Brook would have got the **** out the way :lol:

Post #123 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:52 am

so what's the deal with Mo Wagner? is he the real deal? I keep seeing more articles about him that pump him up in summer league than anybody else, but I'm not sure what to think yet. where are you guys on him?

Sedale Threatt · Post #124 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:55 am

He plays really, really hard. I like how he manages to pile up blocks and steals without necessarily being a stopper. Has a decent-looking stroke so if he can translate that to actually making shots he's definitely got the potential to be a solid rotation guy.

jay51024 · Post #125 » by **jay51024** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:45 am

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kblo247 · Post #126 » by **kblo247** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:22 am

snaquille oatmeal wrote:so what's the deal with Mo Wagner? is he the real deal? I keep seeing more articles about him that pump him up in summer league than anybody else, but I'm not sure what to think yet. where are you guys on him?

Reminds me of Frye with the Knicks

Post #127 » by **Kilroy** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:00 am

snaquille oatmeal wrote:so what's the deal with Mo Wagner? is he the real deal? I keep seeing more articles about him that pump him up in summer league than anybody else, but I'm not sure what to think yet. where are you guys on him?

He has great defensive instincts but his base isn't developed enough to push around guys at the NBA level yet. His rebounding and blocking timing is great...
He's not a high fly act at this point... Not much of a vertical from what I've seen and he plants his feet and gets knocked down a whole lot.

But he's vocal as hell out there and offensively he's got a lot of skills.

He's legit, but he's at least a season away from getting solid court time... Especially on our team at the 4.

Rosque · Post #128 » by **Rosque** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:13 pm

Kilroy, don't you think he's more of a 5 considering the state of the NBA and our current roster?

Post #129 » by **Slava** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:53 pm

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Michael Lucky · Post #130 » by **Michael Lucky** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:45 pm

The 2021 draft is going to be loaded.

Post #131 » by **dockingsched** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:04 am

From back up the brinks truck to a one year minimum deal, he’s going to be a cautionary tale for years

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Post #132 » by **TyCobb** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:09 am

Ouch. But I legit would have brought him back for that lol.

Post #133 » by **dockingsched** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:17 am

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Yeah lakers aren’t dumping Deng

Dr Aki · Post #134 » by **Dr Aki** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:28 am

dockingsched wrote:

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Yeah lakers aren’t dumping Deng

Just ask the Nets for those guys and move Deng with a FRP

Wavy Q · Post #135 » by **Wavy Q** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:28 am

I remember the Faried hype after like his 2nd year, what a disaster.

Post #136 » by **dockingsched** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:57 am

So Atlanta decided their cap is worthless and would rather help the nets use their cap and acquire a first.

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iamworthy · Post #137 » by **iamworthy** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:17 am

dockingsched wrote:So Atlanta decided their cap is worthless and would rather help the nets use their cap and acquire a first.

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Vae Victus · Post #138 » by **Vae Victus** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:56 am

Yea that trade makes little to no sense.

I mean if ATL is valuing vets that much we need to offer Deng + Zubac + 2024 SRP for Dedmon + Muscala + Miles Plumlee. Chop off 6.3mil in cap, ATL gets another grizzled vet and another far future SRP. I mean what else can they do with their cap now?

stan francisco · Post #139 » by **stan francisco** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:31 pm

IT got paid pretty much exactly his worth, given that he only plays one side of the ball. Happy trails and good luck!

SlimShady83 · Post #140 » by **SlimShady83** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:00 pm

dockingsched wrote:

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Yeah lakers aren’t dumping Deng

Just saw this, but about time some one came out and msg this
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No way in hell are the Lakers dumping Dang - Unless it involves 2of the 4 young guns and the ain't happening, if that happens I'm gonna retire from B-ball LOL