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2013 NBA Offseason |OT| Already Planning for the 2014 Offseason

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ItWasMeantToBe19

Banned
-This exercise doesn't paint Shabazz Muhammad in a positive light. Although it is impressive for any freshman to use 18.5 possessions per-game, Muhammad's 0.953 overall points per-possession doesn't stand out among his peer group, ranking fourth last.

Muhammad's role is what sets him apart on paper, as his play-type distribution is truly unique. Using 4.8 possessions per-game in transition, more than any other SF, Muhammad was extremely opportunistic on the break, but he scored just 0.98 points per-possession there, the second worst mark in our sample. His usage on put backs and running off screens are also extremely high relative to the sample averages, as his 2.4 and 3.5 possessions per-game in those situations are both top-two marks, but again, his efficiency in actually converting there leaves a lot to be desired. By comparison, he used an exceedingly low 1.1 combined possessions per-game on isolations and pick and rolls, offering a look into how little he was asked to create off the dribble in Ben Howland's offense.

A below average 22.6% jump shooter off the dribble but respectable 40% jump shooter off the catch, Muhammad did his best work with his feet set in spot-up situations, which accounted for his 12.5% of his offense, the lowest of any small forward prospect this season. One of the biggest enigmas in this draft, Shabazz Muhammad was prolific, but less than efficient, in a large, abnormal role.
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I love how Shabazz was inefficient as hell despite cherry-picking every other possession.

Not sure how that's even possible.

KingGondo said:
I'm putting the call in to Presti.

Olynyk it is! Muahahahahahaha
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Fuck you :(
 
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FullMetalx117

Member
If I'm a clippers fan(if they exist) I'd be happy about this. Do you really want a guy who in all likelihood retire after one season? Or a coach who is severely overrated who will bail on you if the team is not expected to be a contender and will only coach if you have all the pieces in place for him so he has to do a minimal amou t of work?

If I'm a boston fan I'm also happy. Why build around a overpaid center who can just dunk?

+1 stern
 
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Future PhaZe

Member
Trading a coach is ridiculous lol. Stern had to veto it.

Of course the clippers are dumb enough to announce their intentions to the world.

CP3 gonna be so salty that he bails.
 
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StickSoldier

Member
Dark FaZe said:
Trading a coach is ridiculous lol. Stern had to veto it.

Of course the clippers are dumb enough to announce their intentions to the world.

CP3 gonna be so salty that he bails.
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I just don't see why he wouldn't come to the Mavs now, they got a great owner that will actually be able to please him.
 
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Bread

Banned
FullMetalx117 said:
If I'm a boston fan I'm also happy. Why build around a overpaid center who can just dunk?
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Why go into another season with Pierce and KG being just good enough to keep the Cs out of the lottery? If there's ever a year to sell off talent for picks, it's this one.
 
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Future PhaZe

Member
If Doc is about winning a chip within the next 3 years he should probably just go to broadcasting.

Every team capable of chipping soon don't have coaching vacancies.

Unless OKC lets go of Presti...
 
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LegendofJoe

Member
Bias' death was such a tragedy, there is no telling how good the Celtics would have been if he had lived. I'm not a big fan of dominant dynasties, but they probably would have been exactly that.
 
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LegendofJoe

Member
I'm sure these exist, but does anyone know if Oden and other athletes with different sizes legs have access to specially designed shoeware to compensate for it? Does the league allow that sort of thing?

With the shit shoes they allow a lot of the players to wear I can't imagine they'd be against it.
 
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Future PhaZe

Member
LegendofJoe said:
I'm sure these exist, but does anyone know if Oden and other athletes with different sizes legs have access to specially designed shoeware to compensate for it? Does the league allow that sort of thing?

With the shit shoes they allow a lot of the players to wear I can't imagine they'd be against it.
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I'm sure its legal and I'm sure he's already been doing it.
 
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Zeus Molecules

illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Bread said:
Why go into another season with Pierce and KG being just good enough to keep the Cs out of the lottery? If there's ever a year to sell off talent for picks, it's this one.
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Yet when I say this everyone is like zeus "lol the clippers are robbing boston"
 
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giri

Member
LegendofJoe said:
I'm sure these exist, but does anyone know if Oden and other athletes with different sizes legs have access to specially designed shoeware to compensate for it? Does the league allow that sort of thing?

With the shit shoes they allow a lot of the players to wear I can't imagine they'd be against it.
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Access too? Thats more up to him and his team, than the league.

I can't see the league being against something like that as long as it posed no danger to another player.

The question for oden when using a shoe with that much extra padding / filling though becomes about stability.

Zeus Molecules said:
Yet when I say this everyone is like zeus "lol the clippers are robbing boston"
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Because you obviously don't get it.
 
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ratcliffja

Member
I think Stern just really, really hates Chris Paul. Oh well, I heard that the Clippers are going to try to get Rivers first and then hope to get Garnett later to make the two deals seem unrelated. I don't see that happening, but I'd much rather have Rivers and give up picks if we can't get KG too. Actually, I'm not all that sold on KG, I just really want a good coach.
 
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Tom Penny

Member
ratcliffja said:
I think Stern just really, really hates Chris Paul. Oh well, I heard that the Clippers are going to try to get Rivers first and then hope to get Garnett later to make the two deals seem unrelated. I don't see that happening, but I'd much rather have Rivers and give up picks if we can't get KG too. Actually, I'm not all that sold on KG, I just really want a good coach.
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Rivers is a good coach. Not a really good coach.
 
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LegendofJoe

Member
giri said:
Access too? Thats more up to him and his team, than the league.

I can't see the league being against something like that as long as it posed no danger to another player.

The question for oden when using a shoe with that much extra padding / filling though becomes about stabilitity.
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If you're worried about stability than the design could obviously be improved. Maybe have the shoe cover more of your lower leg?
 
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giri

Member
ratcliffja said:
I think Stern just really, really hates Chris Paul. Oh well, I heard that the Clippers are going to try to get Rivers first and then hope to get Garnett later to make the two deals seem unrelated. I don't see that happening, but I'd much rather have Rivers and give up picks if we can't get KG too. Actually, I'm not all that sold on KG, I just really want a good coach.
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Sterns already come out and said that he'll block any move that has an undisclosed side deal.

Though i don't see how he could block the deal if the clippers just paid out Rivers contract and signed him or rivers just "quit", then did a KG trade. That would enter into some weird legal territory.
 
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giri

Member
LegendofJoe said:
If you're worried about stability than the design could obviously be improved. Maybe have the shoe cover more of your lower leg?
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You can't really have it much higher up than just above your ankle because your mobility becomes severely limited. And actually puts more stress on your knee and related area to compensate. Not something Oden can really afford to do.
 
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Bread

Banned
giri said:
Sterns already come out and said that he'll block any move that has an undisclosed side deal.

Though i don't see how he could block the deal if the clippers just paid out Rivers contract and signed him or rivers just "quit", then did a KG trade. That would enter into some weird legal territory.
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That's what I'm thinking, but then there's the small chance LAC bitches out on the KG deal and sticks it to Ainge. I doubt that would happen, but still.
 
Blackace

Blackace

if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Dark FaZe said:
Trading a coach is ridiculous lol. Stern had to veto it.

Of course the clippers are dumb enough to announce their intentions to the world.

CP3 gonna be so salty that he bails.
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What are you talking about?
 
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Xplatformer

Member
WARRIORS want some of that Bron.


I'm saying it now. Within the next 3 years the Miami Heat will be beaten by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals.


Go to work Warriors!!
 
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KingGondo

Banned
Xplatformer said:
Agreed. I'm going to go eat a slice of humble pie, then come back with a vengeance.


Season can't start soon enough.

It ain't even about Klay.
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Ws won't make the Finals in the next 5 years, calling it now. They weren't that close this year, and their contract situation is terrible.

Should have taken Harden for Klay.
 
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