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[KingGondo]

#dumb

What could possibly go wrong?

Haha.

This is the same front office that rescinded a trade for Tyson Chandler because of his big toe and opted to have Russ miss the entire playoffs to undergo a more thorough, safer procedure.

They're not rushing him back. The last procedure wasn't to repair anything, just to remove a stitch that was inflaming the knee.

 

[Blackace]

Haha.

This is the same front office that rescinded a trade for Tyson Chandler because of his big toe and opted to have Russ miss the entire playoffs to undergo a more thorough, safer procedure.

They're not rushing him back. The last procedure wasn't to repair anything, just to remove a stitch that was inflaming the knee.

That Tyson move was suave

 

[knicks]

Westbrook return really shows how big of a bitch Rose is.

 

[Blackace]

Westbrook return really shows how big of a bitch Rose is.

ROFL sure it does...

 

[Dominican Power]

Westbrook return really shows how big of a bitch Rose is.

You're comparing a meniscus tear to an ACL tear?

 

[knicks]

I thought Westbrook had an ACL injury too.

 

[Blackace]

I thought Westbrook had an ACL injury too.

Meniscus ACL same thing right?

Proof of Rose's bitch-hood

 

[Dominican Power]

I thought Westbrook had an ACL injury too.

 

[reilo]

Haha.

This is the same front office that rescinded a trade for Tyson Chandler because of his big toe and opted to have Russ miss the entire playoffs to undergo a more thorough, safer procedure.

They're not rushing him back. The last procedure wasn't to repair anything, just to remove a stitch that was inflaming the knee.

Is that supposed to be an example of your front-office knowing wtf they're doing? Because last time I checked, Tyson won a ring and became All-NBA after that. Not to mention that this is the same FO that signed Perkins to a long-term contract after his ACL injury when it was evident to everyone with two eyes that the dude was done.

Oh and hey, let me tell you about all of those great stories where Brandon Roy came back early because the medical, training, coaching, and PR staff all thought he was ready to go.

This is dumb. Thunder (and YNB himself) are rushing him because they're looking lost out there on the court (because of FO fuck-ups, again). You're buying into the PR spin hook, line, and sinker. Trust me, I know how that goes from an insiders perspective.

Like I said, #dumb, but YNOT?

 

[KingGondo]

That Tyson move was suave

Still blows my mind that we traded Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox for Tyson Chandler.

Really dumb to rescind that trade in hindsight.

@reilo: My point about the Chandler trade is that the front office is typically cautious to a fault.

 

[Blackace]

Still blows my mind that we traded Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox for Tyson Chandler.

Really dumb to rescind that trade in hindsight.

Hindsight? Pretty sure it was dumb then too

 

[reilo]

Bad toe? RESCIND RESCIND RESCIND!

Coming off an ACL injury and look 10 years older and have no discernible basketball skill to speak of? Why here, have a 4-year contract.

Thunder FO, ladies and gentleman.

 

[Dominican Power]

Thunder FO is living off those draft picks.

 

[reilo]

@reilo: My point about the Chandler trade is that the front office is typically cautious to a fault.

Cautious about what? Saving the owner money? Yep.

Like Bill Simmons said in his Thunder preview: Number of teams that won a championship by being under the luxury tax? 0.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

There's no reason at all to bring Russ back so soon. They'll make the playoffs with 60 games from Russ. Plus you can give the younger guys that they treasure so much some time to develop...Russ' determination may bite him. It'd really suck to see him aggravate his knee or worse.

 

[Blackace]

Thunder FO is living off those draft picks.

Them Seattle draft picks

They haven't made a good move or draft since moving

 

[reilo]

Them Seattle draft picks

They haven't made a good move or draft since moving

Technically Harden was drafted while in OKC, but they sure as hell managed to fuck that one up, too.

 

[Forever]

Bad toe? RESCIND RESCIND RESCIND!

Coming off an ACL injury and look 10 years older and have no discernible basketball skill to speak of? Why here, have a 4-year contract.

Thunder FO, ladies and gentleman.

At this rate Seattle will have the last laugh.

 

[Smokey]

Houston needs to get their perimeter D in order. They hustle but their guys seem a two behind on rotations somehow. Too many open looks for the Jazz from the outside.

Having a lot of fun watching Indiana and Houston so far.

It will look better when bev comes back

 

[Gucci Messiah]

Who has more fantasy upside, Paul George or Melo?

 

[Forever]

Actually I think Seattle will win a Championship before OKC.

 

[Blackace]

Technically Harden was drafted while in OKC, but they sure as hell managed to fuck that one up, too.

Just thought of Harden

But they traded their first Thunder player in his prime for Martin


So yeah

 

[reilo]

Just thought of Harden

But they traded their first Thunder player in his prime for Martin


So yeah

Martin? Nah, not even.

Jeremy Lamb.

 

[Dominican Power]

Who has more fantasy upside, Paul George or Melo?

George

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

Martin? Nah, not even.

Jeremy Lamb.

Don't forget flexability. I heard that kid is a beast

 

[Nelo Ice]

Technically Harden was drafted while in OKC, but they sure as hell managed to fuck that one up, too.

It's incredible how quickly OKC imploded. Giving away Harden and now being stuck with a dogshit core outside of KD and YNB.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

I forgot that OKC traded Eric Bledsoe.

 

[reilo]

I forgot that OKC traded Eric Bledsoe.

They decided that Derek Fisher was a more appropriate backup to YNB instead of Bledsoe and Maynor.

 

[KingGondo]

It's incredible how quickly OKC imploded. Giving away Harden and now being stuck with a dogshit core outside of KD and YNB.

Every team in the league wishes they could "implode" their way to 60 wins and the 1 seed.

 

[DY_nasty]

People rushing back from injury is the theme of the year so far...

That and the busted Sixers tank

I forgot that OKC traded Eric Bledsoe.

Yep.

 

[reilo]

Every team in the league wishes they could "implode" their way to 60 wins and the 1 seed.

You honestly think you're getting the #1 seed this year?

 

[Gucci Messiah]

People rushing back from injury is the theme of the year so far...

That and the busted Sixers tank


Yep.

Didn't you claim the cavs were rushing Bynum back even though he plays 8 minutes a game and doesn't participate in back to backs?

Yeah...I don't think Westbrook is being rushed back. He's not stupid, if he wasn't ready to go he wouldn't play and risk millions of dollars.

And the Sixers have 79 games left to play.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

They decided that Derek Fisher was a more appropriate backup to YNB instead of Bledsoe and Maynor.

They needed some veteran leadership.

The return for Bledsoe was a first they threw in the Perkins trade. Fun with basketball reference.

 

[Blackace]

Every team in the league wishes they could "implode" their way to 60 wins and the 1 seed.

Every team wishes they were the Jim Kelly era Bills?

 

[Forever]

They needed some veteran leadership.

The return for Bledsoe was a first they threw in the Perkins trade. Fun with basketball reference.

Has OKC ever made a trade where they clearly came out ahead?

 

[KingGondo]

You honestly think you're getting the #1 seed this year?

I was referring to last year.

The West is gonna be closely contested this year (as usual), but I'd guarantee a top 4 seed assuming we stay healthy.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

I was referring to last year.

The West is gonna be closely contested this year (as usual), but I'd guarantee a top 4 seed assuming we stay healthy.

I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up 5th behind the Spurs, Clippers, Rockets and Warriors.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

it must have been getting cold in OKC because Presti shut the window.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

#dumb

What could possibly go wrong?

People rushing back from injury is the theme of the year so far...

That and the busted Sixers tank
Yep.

whaaaat? y'all ninjas trippin.

 

[reilo]

Did someone really just say "I don't think they're rushing YNB back because he's not stupid"?

Legit lol.

 

[WorldStar]

fantasy brahs...tobias harris...wat do?

please respond

 

[Forever]

Someday Gondo will tell his grandchildren about that one time the Thunder actually went to the finals.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

please respond

He's going to be out for a couple of weeks so I've stashed in a few of my leagues. Harris will probably put up some big numbers on a bad Magic team, I'm expecting a 17/6/3 type line when he comes back.

Did someone really just say "I don't think they're rushing YNB back because he's not stupid"?

Legit lol.

I know this is hard for you but put some thought into your posting and provide legitimate counter-points instead of "did he just say dat LOL" type responses. It doesn't really help your argument that Westbrook is dumb when you act like that.

Team doctors cleared him. Westbrook and the organization aren't likely to risk further damage just to get him back the first week of the season, there's more than just wins and losses at stake here.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

The Thunder were the 8th best regular season team in NBA history last year:

http://bkref.com/tiny/VIdUh

I don't think losing Kevin Martin is going to close their window.

It's going to be interesting to see how good Westbrook plays tonight. His healing factor/PED regimen is incredible so he might actually be okay already.

 

[reilo]

I know this is hard for you but put some thought into your posting and provide legitimate counter-points instead of "did he just say dat LOL" type responses. It doesn't really help your argument that Westbrook is dumb when you act like that.

Team doctors cleared him. Westbrook and the organization aren't likely to risk further damage just to get him back the first week of the season, there's more than just wins and losses at stake here.

I've heard all this shit before. All of it. From the inside, too.

It's nothing but reassurance to the fanbase. He's probably further along than his original timeline, but how many times has a player coming back from TWO knee surgeries in the same summer ever been a good thing?

 

[giri]

He's going to be out for a couple of weeks so I've stashed in a few of my leagues. Harris will probably put up some big numbers on a bad Magic team, I'm expecting a 17/6/3 type line when he comes back.


I know this is hard for you but put some thought into your posting and provide legitimate counter-points instead of "did he just say dat LOL" type responses. It doesn't really help your argument that Westbrook is dumb when you act like that.

Team doctors cleared him. Westbrook and the organization aren't likely to risk further damage just to get him back the first week of the season, there's more than just wins and losses at stake here.

Soon as i hear this as someones defense i know it's not worth it.

Like the guys who defend assault rifles. The conversation isn't worth your time.

 

[SoulPlaya]

Meniscus ACL same thing right?

Proof of Rose's bitch-hood

You laugh, but they usually are the same injury. The ACL is attached to the medial meniscus, so when one tears one of them, he usually tears the other, as well (along with the MCL). This is known as the unhappy triad.

if Westbrook only tore his meniscus, then it was likely just a lateral tear.

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

The Thunder were the 8th best regular season team in NBA history last year:

http://bkref.com/tiny/VIdUh

I don't think losing Kevin Martin is going to close their window.

It's going to be interesting to see how good Westbrook plays tonight. His healing factor/PED regimen is incredible so he might actually be okay already.

Is SRS a reliable way of determining how good a team is in the regular season? What does it take into account except for strength of opponent?

 

[Blackace]

You laugh, but they usually are the same injury. The ACL is attached to the medial meniscus, so when one tears one of them, he usually tears the other, as well (along with the MCL). This is known as the unhappy triad.

if Westbrook only tore his meniscus, then it was likely just a lateral tear.

Exactly what it was

A lateral meniscus tear

 

[Tragicomedy]

Has OKC ever made a trade where they clearly came out ahead?

Yep. They once traded nothing for the entire Sonics roster.