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2012 NBA Offseason |OT|They said I could become anything so I became multiple sources
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He's not good enough to be a starter let alone for 5-8 million. His defense is solid in spurts but not unstoppable and he's one of the worst offensive players I've ever seen. He can't even hold on to the ball without losing it and then flailing in a desperate euro attempt to get a foul, you're playing 4 on 5 on offense with him in the game. He doesn't even have the conditioning to be a starter. I've seen him play when Noah was out and he looked gassed for most of the game.
benjipwns
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Asik is kinda like Erick Dampier was on those Mavericks teams. You wouldn't mind having him around to get some boards, body up guys, a few putbacks or dunks, doesn't take possessions away from your stars. (Only far less efficient since he can't hold onto the ball or score as well.)
But never at that price tag.
But never at that price tag.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Asik is one of the best defenders in the NBA, but he's terrible offensively and has no upside on offense since it's hard to reteach a basketball player how to catch when they're in their 20s. Maybe he could be like Mark Eaton or something if he starts though.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
He would help us tank if we run the O through him in the low post, but that money for him!? No fuck no. I want me some more PF'S!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
That's it... get me a rope and chair. I live on the first floor, jumping out my window is a no go.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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The one major positive for Asik is that he's way way better than Perkins who makes like 7 million a year, so yeah.
benjipwns
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A better comparison might be Diop. Great defender, no offense at all. Worthless to everyone but the Mavericks.
Colonel Nasty
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Hopefully this is another Dalembert situation.
"We plan on keeping Sam."
The next day...
Samuel Dalembert traded to MIL
He's better defensively, yeah. Everyone knows that he's a defensive based player, but even then, he's underrated for just how good he is (Asik that is).
That is pretty offensive to Asik.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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5/95 is a fairly large amount of money for Griffin, but he's still a great player who can get a lot better if he continues to improve on defense (this would happen more quickly with a real coach)
benjipwns
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Snarky answer is let's see him not come off the bench in Thibs system. Real answer is that I agree, but was thinking about those Mavs teams and Diop is probably a better example than Dampier of a player who wouldn't just fit anywhere.
benjipwns
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Ninja Scooter
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how can you watch the last Finals and see how worthless the starting Cs for each team were and give Asik that much money?
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
I can't even name the Heats center!
Payback for Redick.
Because for the 5 finals before that the starting C's were immensely important?\
Joel Anthony, Kwame, Howard
benjipwns
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Ninja Scooter
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Good starting centers? yes. Guys that have only shown to be good in limited minutes and have no offensive game to speak of? No. Those kinds of players are liabilities.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Rim protection is still hugely important in the NBA and Asik is one of the best. Just because the Heat and Thunder are completely perimeter orientated doesn't mean the entire league has to be.
AgentChris
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Omer getting $8M, Nets trying to trade for Joe Johnson and OJ Mayo getting significant offers... NBA GM's are best.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
At this rate there is going to be another lockout next offseason.
I just
Ninja Scooter
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They don't have time for Nash! Omer Asik's future expiring contract isn't going to sign itself!!
benjipwns
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Deal is set for six years. It's a fundamental flaw. First to market sets the market.
When Nash signed for what he did with Phoenix, it's what set that market into hyperdrive. It's the same if Asik gets $8 million, and maybe because of what KG got.
I wonder how much owners and GMs will complain how much players are paid after giving out more hilariously bad contracts. And instead of 4 years max we'll get a 2 years for a max deal!
How are two teams that took 5 jumpers in a 6 game series perimeter oriented?
Ninja Scooter
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So in 5 years who will be giving Andrea Bargniani a 2 year/$78 million contract?
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Jazz right now:
4 big men
3 sixth man gunners (Harris, Mo, and Burks all seem to have the same style and mindset that seems suited for a 6th man instant offense role)
Gordon Hayward
Two backup PGs
This roster is really unbalanced right now, hopefully moves are made.
4 big men
3 sixth man gunners (Harris, Mo, and Burks all seem to have the same style and mindset that seems suited for a 6th man instant offense role)
Gordon Hayward
Two backup PGs
This roster is really unbalanced right now, hopefully moves are made.
Hahahah
Collangelo has the best press/pr management team in the NBA.
How he hasn't been fired...
Ninja Scooter
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I don't think that's a terrible deal for Nash. It's realistic to think you can get 2 more solid seasons out of him, and a couple million of that can be considered marketing dollars to get people's asses in the arena in Toronto and buy them a ton of good press.
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