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2014 NBA |OT| Let's just wait it out. Be NKY/LAL fans and lose our games together.
- Thread starter UnObtainium17
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I've always been a fan of his. With the cap going up, we'd be underpaying him at 15M. I think the max he's eligible for is 18.8M, so maybe we get him under that with the lack of state tax. His game should age well, and if he doesn't pan out, he's tradable before 2016. We still only have him, Bosh and McBobs on the books for 2016. That's if we extend him next year and don't convince him to pick up his option. He was NBA 3rd team, and it's not a fluke. He can also play both guard positions, meaning be can fill in for Wade. I really like the move, and I was all about trying to get Durant. PEACE.
LyleLanley
Banned
Wouldn't you rather extend him next year instead of waiting one more year and paying him based on the new salary cap?
Thomas is at his ceiling, Goran is not. I can see him erupting ala Harden now that he's captain of the offense and has refined his offensive game.
Great point. Yes indeed. PEACE.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
When talking about overpaying and underpaying point guards. Blame Deron Williams for this.
Blame Rich Paul for getting Bledsoe that 70 million contract.
Blame Rich Paul for getting Bledsoe that 70 million contract.
Agreed.
I don't even think he's worth 15 million per, but after seeing Lowry pull in 12 million, anything's possible.
For Thorton and a pick in the mid 20's. You crazy...
In that his stats as a role player getting limited minutes disguised his true potential. He looked good, but not MVP good. And people thought Morey overpaid him, but now it looks like a really smart signing. I expect Dragic to display more of the game that made him 3rd team all NBA. I don't expect him to brecome the best pg in the league, but top3? Sure. I can see him becoming a top guard in the league now that the shackles are off. I'm also being extremely optimistic.
Back on that dro. It's just too good. PEACE.
LyleLanley
Banned
Expecting him to turn into a player on Hardens level is crazy in my opinion. I get the impression that what we've seen from Dragic these last few years in Phoenix is what he is.
If he changed his name, then maybe...
chicagocubsfan
Member
Dragic will always be best known for getting shit on by Derrick. Let's not go crazy here.
Danny is getting that talent you asked for!
They got a guy named Luigi in the trade. Celtics win again.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Roland_Gunner
Member
Knight's been bad, bordering on terrible before this season when he got to work with Kidd. The Bucks clearly think MCW is a guy with more upside who will be under team control for longer.
EDIT: Holy shit I just saw that shot chart for MCW. Terrifying!
The assumption is that he was misused in Phoenix. He'll have full run of the show most nights since Wade is bound to see reduced minutes. Haberstroh has been really high on him too. He raves about his potential. The guy who scouted him for Phoenix thinks we might have the best starting5 in the league now. I'm not going that far, but it speaks well of what he can bring. On top of that, it's a position of desperate need. So many Whiteside lobs incoming. PEACE.
Pfft, He'll always be remembered for clowning the Spurs for 23 points in the 4th Qtr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWjQ7nZTkI
LyleLanley
Banned
"Tommy Heinsohn: Danny Ainge told me that they need to trade Marcus Thornton to free up playing time for James Young. #Celtics" - @CLNS_JaredWeiss
Hallelujah! #FreeYoung
Hallelujah! #FreeYoung
chicagocubsfan
Member
Yeah, that's I mean :lol I wouldn't want any part of MCW. But I guess if Knight was going to ask for too much the Bucks weren't interested in keeping him.
The Kid is like 19 years old. I think he is going to be the steal not Smart but I like Smart. It's kind of alarming he can't get to the rack though.
Roland_Gunner
Member
How much money do they really need to save with Giannis and Jabari on rookie contracts? Buying out Sanders contract should give them the room to keep Knight. Obviously I thought the deal made sense at first but perimeter guys need to be able to shoot in the modern NBA.
Yeah, I dunno kinda weird. Maybe Kidd thinks he can make over MCW?
He's never been able to shoot though and has actually gotten slightly worse this year. Turnovers are also up and he isn't any younger than B. Knight so...yeah.
I've literally never seen this before. That's not even that bad. Is this what Bulls fans have been reduced too?
Dat defensive effort. The dunk was aight too. PEACE.
It's also to get some mentoring, particularly on the defensive side, for our frontcourt. If only for a few months.
LyleLanley
Banned
He's got the strength for it, I think it's only a matter of time before he's driving more consistently.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Not only that Skip Bayless called it a steal on Twitter.
TheSadRanger
Banned
[screaming internally]
this fking mavs offense
this fking mavs offense
He doesn't seem particularly quick or an athletic finisher. Thomas is clearly the slasher now. It's pretty sad when you think Evan Turnover was their best creator get in the paint guy.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Miami got better, good for them, helps the overall talent of the week. Always scary giving away unprotected picks, even if it's forever from now, but this helps them out a lot now.
Cavs Heat 1st round is certainly a possibility, depending on how much Miami can move up.
Cavs Heat 1st round is certainly a possibility, depending on how much Miami can move up.
may Riley be with you.bone_and_sinew
breaking down barriers in gratuitous nudity
Pat Riley's penis is made out of solid gold.
I am happy to give up a first in 2017 and another in 2021 for the Dragic brothers. This move doesn't really affect the 2016 plan either and we still compete in the interim.
I am happy to give up a first in 2017 and another in 2021 for the Dragic brothers. This move doesn't really affect the 2016 plan either and we still compete in the interim.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Still hate him from his celtics days, but I'd take a healthy Perkins as a backup on the Cavs. Chicago has too many big bodies, and the Cavs still have the easier road to the finals than the Clips so feel good about that.
These last couple months will be great.
These last couple months will be great.
LyleLanley
Banned
Pat Riley's a good GM but let's not give him too much credit for this deal. Dragic was only going to sign with one of three teams and the other two didn't have realistic picks that they could give up yet it still cost him two firsts.
Edit:
Thomas Robinson just agreed to a buyout.