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2013 NBA Offseason |OT| Already Planning for the 2014 Offseason
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The Frankman
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The other reason it matters where you're drafted is 2nd rounders get non-guaranteed contracts. So if you have a guy on your radar late 1st but you're not sure if he'll be a player, you can draft him in the 2nd, make him work for his spot in Crunk Fuckball League and Training Camp, then sign him for peanuts.
Future PhaZe
Member
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1249546&start=360
why is this the first I've heard of this
cuz damn
Please god please
The Frankman
Banned
I thought a stretch 4 could hit 3's.
and no, you don't deserve Olynyk. You'll get Cody Zeller and like it.
and no, you don't deserve Olynyk. You'll get Cody Zeller and like it.
Future PhaZe
Member
Most of the time stretch 4's aren't drafted. They are bigger 3's that can bang a little with 4's with three point range.
I don't think Wall is looking for that. He just wants a guy that can knock down most shots when he kicks it out.
The only good "true stretch 4" in the draft is Bennett, but he's allergic to defense and has all the problems that come from drafting tweeners. Olynyk can play the 4 and 5 which would be useful for when Nene or Okafor inevitably break down.
I don't think Wall is looking for that. He just wants a guy that can knock down most shots when he kicks it out.
The only good "true stretch 4" in the draft is Bennett, but he's allergic to defense and has all the problems that come from drafting tweeners. Olynyk can play the 4 and 5 which would be useful for when Nene or Okafor inevitably break down.
The Frankman
Banned
Wait, Sergei Karasev isn't there? Geez, the Dion Waiters strategy doesn't always work.
ah, for the record if you get Olynyk and the Wiz play him minutes, I think they have 4-5 seed potential. The East will be a mess next year and several teams will regress.
Future PhaZe
Member
lulz
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Jazz seem to have only interviewed Len today. Meh.
Future PhaZe
Member
Getting Vucevic flashbacks from this tweet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af74FQgFBbQ&sns=tw
Vids coming out now
The Frankman
Banned
Olynyk doesn't have stiff written all over him though.
You know, I really do hope that Boozer gets traded or amnestied this offseason. This vitriol towards him in Chicago is just ridiculous. I'm driving home, and have sports radio on. The show starts, and the first thing the guys do is blame him for the loss, because he passed up some shot late in the 4th quarter, despite the fact that on the very next possession, he grabbed an offensive rebound, and got a putback to keep them in it. Then, they made fun of him for bringing his kids to the post game conference, and called him a liar for saying that the team had never been healthy enough for a real playoff run. They said the team was healthy for the 2011 playoffs (they called that the lockout season, which it was not), despite the fact that Noah had a torn ligament in the thumb, Rose had nagging injuries, Asik suffered a fractured leg late in the playoffs, and Boozer had turf toe.
Then, a caller said that Taj was great, and all of Taj's problems have to do with Boozer ruining him, and once Boozer's gone, his attitude will be right, and he'll be fine.
That caller personifies the typical Bulls fan. Instead of accepting that a guy, who has been in this league for four years and is 28 years old, has hit his ceiling and can't hit a consistent jumper, he believes it all has to do with "attitude", and hates on the guy who brought them 26 and 14, while Noah, "Mr. Heart and Grit", brought them 3 and 9, but gets no criticism.
Then, a caller said that Taj was great, and all of Taj's problems have to do with Boozer ruining him, and once Boozer's gone, his attitude will be right, and he'll be fine.
That caller personifies the typical Bulls fan. Instead of accepting that a guy, who has been in this league for four years and is 28 years old, has hit his ceiling and can't hit a consistent jumper, he believes it all has to do with "attitude", and hates on the guy who brought them 26 and 14, while Noah, "Mr. Heart and Grit", brought them 3 and 9, but gets no criticism.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
At the end the ESPN2 coverage they said that GM's met with karasev and Giannis and made promises to draft them in the first. I think this year with its relatively weak draft GM's are trying to lock the players they want down early (and convince them not to work out) because they don't see many options of players they want. Goodwin and Young getting invites to the combine alone points to a lack of faith in this years draft's depth.
The risk is of course somebody sucking and being drafted to high because they weren't vetted properly but I don't think GM's care this year.
The risk is of course somebody sucking and being drafted to high because they weren't vetted properly but I don't think GM's care this year.
The Frankman
Banned
I wonder if Celtics are taking Schroeder at 19, they need another PG desperately. I remember talk a few years ago that they were committing to drafting Reggie Jackson.
Future PhaZe
Member
They'd be beyond lucky for him to be available there.
don't bother dirk, they're not coming here
http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story...tzki-dallas-mavericks-plans-take-huge-pay-cut
http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story...tzki-dallas-mavericks-plans-take-huge-pay-cut
Future PhaZe
Member
He should probably make some phone calls. The Clippers situation has a very limited ceiling and I think Dirk could get him to come over.
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
Wolves interviewed Carter-Williams at the combine.
No. Just no.
No. Just no.
Future PhaZe
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dat Syracuse pedigree
The Frankman
Banned
Yes.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Watching some other Gonzaga games, I think Olynyk could play PF, he seems pretty comfortable in space on defense and his foot speed isn't terrible.
I agree, and that isnt a good thing.
Elaborate?
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
I never worry about the weight of players, but Noel's weight is alarmingly low since Noel has to play center in the NBA to succeed because of his total lack of shooting and his focus on shot blocking.
diehard is a fan of jimmer in the way that vag is a fan of kobe
it's kind of hard to explain
Future PhaZe
Member
Shabazz's height is fine. Being a little over 6'6 in shoes gives him the size to play SF.
Knux-Future
Banned
Suck azz for Shabazz....at 11.
lol So knicks like
Red Blaster
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Trey Burke measured in at 6'1" with shoes, not bad.
Also Oladipus has a 6'9.5" wingspan but he's only 6'4 in shoes, not shocking. Both him and McLemore are shorter than advertised.
Also Oladipus has a 6'9.5" wingspan but he's only 6'4 in shoes, not shocking. Both him and McLemore are shorter than advertised.
The Frankman
Banned
Posting these in the correct thread:
I'd format it but no time.
Probably better that his weight is a bit lower rather than ballooning upwards while injured.
Wherever he goes*, I just hope he sits for most of the year.
*He better go to fucking Charlotte
The Frankman
Banned
As a rule, any player who didn't finish his collegiate career and never declared for the NBA Draft as an early entry candidate is eligible to be drafted, regardless of where they played following their collegiate career. He could've played overseas and it wouldn't have mattered.
Gully State
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Warriors have really no offseason moves to make other than swapping expiring contracts of Biedrins and Jefferson for a good player. Next year is going to depend on consistency from Barnes and Thompson as well as a full recovery for Bogut and Curry.
According to Lakers fans they're in trouble
Nevermind there's less than $35million committed in 2015, including Lee and Steph's extension
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Bu bu bu Lee peaked