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2014 NBA |OT| Let's just wait it out. Be NKY/LAL fans and lose our games together.
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Easystride
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Whelp, let's go Wolves! I can always count on them to disappoint me every year 
I know it was just a preseason game, but it was kind of annoying that ESPN's highlights of the Wolves and Bulls game last night didn't show a single wolves basket despite them winning.
I know it was just a preseason game, but it was kind of annoying that ESPN's highlights of the Wolves and Bulls game last night didn't show a single wolves basket despite them winning.
Gully State
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I'm ok with Barnes starting as long as Iggy is the one finishing games.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
*breathes in deep*
Mmmm smell, that fellas? Smells like the start of a new tank. Oh yeah. Bring it on.
P.s. number 30 isn't as bad as I'd thought he'd be. But we'll really see soon enough.
Mmmm smell, that fellas? Smells like the start of a new tank. Oh yeah. Bring it on.
P.s. number 30 isn't as bad as I'd thought he'd be. But we'll really see soon enough.
Both have shown flashes of being decent. But I can't see Nedovic getting much time. Maybe if we were to have some injuries, but Barbosa and Livingston are well ahead of him as far as backcourt depth goes. Or even Justin Holliday who seems like an okay shooter off the bench.Can any GS fan post their opinion on Nedovic and Kuzmic?
Kuzmic ain't bad and with Bogut and Ezeli coming off injuries I could maybe see him playing some.
So basically both seem improved, but I can only see Kuzmic making any sort of impact this year.
Xplatformer
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Can any GS fan post their opinion on Nedovic and Kuzmic?
Sure, I'll bite.
Nedovic...prior to this preseason I'd written the guy off as a bust. He's had some good games playing for Golden State's D-league team (Santa Cruz) but for whatever reason (poor coaching by Mark Jackson, injuries) he's never seemed agressive enough with his offense during real NBA games to stand out from the likes of Kent Bazemore and even Steve Blake.
During this preseason he's shown flashes of confidence, which I think was sorely lacking in his game last year. I think he now feels he can take some NBA level talent off the dribble and get to the rack. Plus, he's got a decent outside shot.
imo he's a worse on ball defender than Curry.
Kuz...tall body, great size for a center, with good, quick feet for their huge size. Short arms even though he has a long torso.
Biggest concern for me with Kuz is his conditioning, followed by his lack of leaping ability. He's a rim protector, but not a very good one. He moves his feet quickly, but he gets tired quick. He can get boards, but he's much better at it against guys that aren't nearly as tall as he because he doesn't jump well.
I like Kuz alot as the 3rd string center. Rim protector that can keep a body on DeAndre Jordan and most other 7 footers in the league. If he develops any type of offensive game he will have been worth the draft pick.
I really do like Kuz movement. He's not a lanky runner in the legs. His are stought...strong...and can move really well with them. He has a strong lower base, but he's not athletic. Still...big body and the Warriors sorely needed one of those in the playoff series against the Clippers.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Just saw this today.This is so sad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImAHovyPChM&list=UUWJ2lWNubArHWmf3FIHbfcQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImAHovyPChM&list=UUWJ2lWNubArHWmf3FIHbfcQ
Shouldn't it be better than that with Chandler back to rim protect?
Barack Lesnar
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http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....s-have-yet-to-offer-a-max-contract-extension/
How is Klay Thompson a max guy? Who is he kidding? 18/3/2 doesn't get you a fucking max contract. The only argument people could have is that he hasn't hit his ceiling yet so you're giving him the max for his inevitable leap. Guess what? That's a bunch of bullshit. This guy's ceiling is like 20-21 PPG. Doesn't rebound, doesn't pass well, he's a good defender and shooter. That's it. Every other scrub in the league wants a max deal now. First Bledsoe, now Klay.
How is Klay Thompson a max guy? Who is he kidding? 18/3/2 doesn't get you a fucking max contract. The only argument people could have is that he hasn't hit his ceiling yet so you're giving him the max for his inevitable leap. Guess what? That's a bunch of bullshit. This guy's ceiling is like 20-21 PPG. Doesn't rebound, doesn't pass well, he's a good defender and shooter. That's it. Every other scrub in the league wants a max deal now. First Bledsoe, now Klay.
jordan0386
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For them not to give their second best player 15m, when the cap is about to be 90m is pretty comical.
Their defense will largely depend on how well they defend athletic guards in the West.
Really tough situation with Klay. I'm not sure what the front office should do honestly.
Part of me thinks he isn't that far off from being worth the max. I mean the cap is going up and I can't think of any better 2 guards in the league right now. Maybe Harden, but he's a one way player and Klay's ability to play off the ball is perfect next to Curry. So at least for this team I can't think of a better shooting guard.
Will hurt to lose him if we let him walk. But at the same time if his production drops off at all then that contract will be rough.
Part of me thinks he isn't that far off from being worth the max. I mean the cap is going up and I can't think of any better 2 guards in the league right now. Maybe Harden, but he's a one way player and Klay's ability to play off the ball is perfect next to Curry. So at least for this team I can't think of a better shooting guard.
Will hurt to lose him if we let him walk. But at the same time if his production drops off at all then that contract will be rough.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Nah if the Warriors let him walk they are fucking up..... pay him what he is worth as a top 5 SG.
The Warriors didn't trade for Kevin love to keep him and then don't want to give him a max prior to the cap raising? If that's the case the Warriors are cheap in my opinion because that's the only reasonable reason not to pay him.
I think I agree with you. Like I'm nervous that he won't continue at a high level, but I guess that's just part of the risk. Unless it's like Lebron or KD, you gotta be willing to take a risk on a guy.
And good point about the Kevin Love thing. We backed off and were adamant about keeping Klay instead. Letting him go would be kinda dumb now.
They were like 20 something last year. Tyson will help, and so will getting rid of Calderon, but I doubt they improve that drastically. If they do that would be amazing.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I'm not worried about Klay
He came in the league with hype about his potential and every year he has got closer to reaching that potential.
It's not like he got nice in a contract year, or was never on anyone's radar. Klay is exactly what he is suppose to be and if the Warriors don't max him a smarter less cheap organization will.
Though honestly I think this is all a plot by the Warriors to try to get Klay to take slightly less than the max. It's a greedy move but I think that's what the Warriors are aiming for. If Klay refuses to budge I see the Warriors giving him the max be wants.
CreepingFear
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I just want a healthy Bulls team for the playoffs. Is that too much to ask for?
Thanks for the lengthy writeup
Shame about Nedovic still not being up to NBA standards, I hope he'll continue improving but I fear he's going to waste another year. He should have remained in Europe a few more years, imo...
I just want both of them to come good in the near future, it would mean a lot to our national team.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
The way he has been playing lately, he is playing like a max player. Again I have doubts myself, they say he is the complete package in terms of scoring inside and out, which is just laughable to me. Again this league overpays a lot of players.
It's been stated already but the organization would be absolute fools to let him walk after this past off season.
They're absolutely terrible in nba2k15.Can any GS fan post their opinion on Nedovic and Kuzmic?
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Especially when they didn't trade him for Kevin love.
CherryWoodFuton
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I'm rooting for them this year.....
If they're healthy they should be really cool to watch
I hope they anally rape the Cavs in the ECF
only to get anally raped by the Spurs
Tempesta di Fuoco
Banned
Goddamn, with Steve Nash's career probably being over, all of the drooling love for him I keep hearing about him on the radio and TV is infuriating.
He was an great offensive player, but he might be the worst defensive player I've ever seen that's considered a "superstar." That negates so much of his value, in my opinion.
Because of that, I'll always say Jason Kidd in his prime >>>>> Steve Nash in his prime.
He was an great offensive player, but he might be the worst defensive player I've ever seen that's considered a "superstar." That negates so much of his value, in my opinion.
Because of that, I'll always say Jason Kidd in his prime >>>>> Steve Nash in his prime.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Awesome! Quote to see email tag link to the league:
It looks like we got about 8 people interested so far. So there are 4 slots still open if anyone wants to join.
If we don't have enough at the end of the day ill repost the link without publicly in case any lurkers want to get it on this
thehypocrite
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CherryWoodFuton
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Im down
Xplatformer
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You seem to omit Gordon Hayward and Chandler Parsons. Why is that?
He was 18/3/2 because his coaches offensive scheme dictated he shoot from the perimeter.
15 million per is what he's going to make. Who in the league right now do you think is worth 15 million per.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
Anyone not named Kobe isn't worth the max in his reality
Xplatformer
Member
Yeah...in two years...at 32 Carmelo Anthony is going to make 24.5 million per year. Add a couple million to that the following year.
Steph Curry...who plays average defense is probably going to sign for 22 million per.
Kobe....who Klay is currently...if anything...equal to right now in value...makes how much?
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
I just set it as a temp draft time. I wanted to get everyone locked in first and see what draft time would be best for everyone. There was a few more ppl pending.
BTW Yahoo's new fantasy app is surprisingly great so you can draft from anywhere with a connection
thehypocrite
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I would prefer it later tonight.
Figured that was the case, just making sure.
If we can get everyone to chime in on a good time for them, would still prefer tonight as well. Thanks for taking the reigns btw.
Vicetrailia
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Fantasy HALP!
I need 3s, assts, pts.
Should I draft 2 PGs (Teague, Lin or Oladipo) or 1 PG (Teague) and one 3s (Korver/Ryno)?
I need 3s, assts, pts.
Should I draft 2 PGs (Teague, Lin or Oladipo) or 1 PG (Teague) and one 3s (Korver/Ryno)?
I would say 2 PG's..Teague and either Lin/Oladipo
But I'm not really knowledgeable about how Fantasy leagues work so someone else might have better advice
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Not sure about a draft tonight since were still only at 7 people right now and it all came together so soon. I'm gonna continue rounding up people to we have atleast 10
yeah I would go with 2 PGs since good ones are hard to come by.
yeah I would go with 2 PGs since good ones are hard to come by.
thehypocrite
Member
Go with Teague and Lin. Ola is out indefinitely.
Vicetrailia
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Thanks guys, I'll try to load on 3s late draft then. Ola will be back by dec so I'll wait on drafting him. If someone else gets him oh well .
.CastleRybread
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Looks like JJ is coming back after his buyout. Cubes is putting the band back together.