He just said recently that he's committed to the Pacers. Anyway, I don't care that he's leaving so much as I care that he made it publicly known when and where he will be signing a year from now... 5 days before the draft. Killing whatever draft leverage the Pacers might have.
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He just said recently that he's committed to the Pacers. Anyway, I don't care that he's leaving so much as I care that he made it publicly known when and where he will be signing a year from now... 5 days before the draft. Killing whatever draft leverage the Pacers might have.
Peter Ian Staker
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I think Larry knew what was about to happen but ownership wasn't willing to let him make the hard decision.
No coincidence he left just as this was about to go down.
Vault Dweller 111
Member
I hope it works out for Philly.
That could be a fun team.
That could be a fun team.
Ninja Scooter
Member
He's looking out for himself. He doesn't owe Indy anything. It's not his fault Larry Legend was too stupid to read between the lines.
Randolph Freelander
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You know what happens to people who talk trash about Jayson Tatum? You know what happens?
How about unprotected 1st rounders in 20 & 22? Cavs could make a run now and then the Pacers can reap rewards when LeBron leaves and Cleveland stinks again.
Maybe. I still feel like Lebron will be playing in 2020 and 2022, especially if he works more on his shot lol. Dude's taken care of his body so well. I'm not a Cavs but Lebron is a beast.
The Cavs with a trio of LeBron, George and Irving would be incredible. They would have a great chance of beating the Warriors.
This is basically their last chance to keep LeBron. If he can win with PG and Kyrie then they might all stay for a time, even PG as he's on a championship team. Otherwise LeBron is out unless he's feeling magnanimous.
Your right. But a lot of this just depends on the best offer Pacer's get I feel like. Some other team might trade them better picks, I don't know.
And you have to think of the other hand. Let's say Cavs trade maybe Love for George (which I don't think will happen), if George doesn't win he's gonna leave Cleveland, and then it'll just be Lebron and Kyrie. If Cavs trade picks, then if Cavs win I can see Paul George signing a contract for 2-3 years, and that 2020 pick and maybe 2022 pick is useless, no?
Ninja Scooter
Member
Everyone wants to play with the Big Baller Brand. Paul George know's only BBB can help him defeat Lebron.
He might even leave Nike and sign with BBB after he wins his first championship.
Ninja Scooter
Member
LeBron Jr gonna betray his dad and sign with BBB and Lavar.
It's true. LeBron Jr. gonna see his dad has lost more finals than he won. He's gonna see Lonzo never lost a single finals
(can't lose a final if you never get past the first round)
friskykillface
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Lmfao
Dumbass Pacers, enjoy getting nothing
Dumbass Pacers, enjoy getting nothing
http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=zlyd7j8
Alright Pacers, you drive a hard bargain, but we'll include the 28th pick and future 2nds as well to sweeten the deal for ya.
Alright Pacers, you drive a hard bargain, but we'll include the 28th pick and future 2nds as well to sweeten the deal for ya.
Pacers should trade PG to the Lakers for their 2nd first round pick 28th this year and one of their young assets maybe Clackson
Lakers can start the new team a year early and Pacers prob get the best they will get since no other team will give up more then that knowing he's going to LA
edit or something like the post above me lol
Lakers can start the new team a year early and Pacers prob get the best they will get since no other team will give up more then that knowing he's going to LA
edit or something like the post above me lol
Cornbread78
Member
Clippers really should try to pull something right here and sign CP3, George and Griffen together..
Not sure they can with Jordan's contract thou.
Not sure they can with Jordan's contract thou.
Ninja Scooter
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They ain't got shit to trade.
friskykillface
Banned
Will this be the end of the lolakers? 
Cornbread78
Member
Whelp, they should at least try before he signs with Bron next year on the Lakers.
LyleLanley
Banned
2 firsts and a starter doesn't seem that bad depending on where those firsts land. 2 Celtics firsts + Bradley or Jae would be great.
Cornbread78
Member
Umm, no. Why would the Celts sign him knowing he is gonna bolt after the season to LA?
Andrew Korenchkin
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Paul George will come with Lebron to the Lakers in 2018.
I will gladly cheer for the Warriors to take down that Lakers team
Lazy vs Crazy
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Because 1) players love playing in Boston and 2) the C's will be better than the Lakers. The C's probably think they have a chance to keep him.
LyleLanley
Banned
If that's all it costs to get him I'd take the risk that you can convince him to stay.
31st pick and K Love contract who says no?
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Paul George is going to end up with Cavs let's not act like this isn't happening.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Clarkson and the 28th sounds fair. I might even consider throwing in Nance if I'm feeling particularly sorry for Indiana.
Cornbread78
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Please see below.... Bron and George already planned this shit out...
Ya'll need to go listen to that Scalabrine i terview where he laid out all of their plans in detail, lol.
LyleLanley
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Scal also said there was no way Ainge would pass on Fultz. I'd take the risk if the picks were cheap enough.
or just wait a year and get PG without giving up anything
I'll take Snitch and you keep the pick.
Ultra small ball. IT Hayward PG at PF Al at Center Bradley? Probably not going to win it because GS is on some bullshit but for sure one of the top 5 teams in the league.
I'm sure the Pacers would rather have Futlz in that scenario.
BlackGhost
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I don't think this pick would be part of the deal. I'm thinking the Lakers/Kings pick might be.
LyleLanley
Banned
Nothing's ever certain. What if he goes to a team that has a legit playoff run and decides it isn't worth it to go to a rebuilding LA team?
Supposedly one of the reasons they traded the pick is that it was too valuable to give up in a single trade. Breaking it up into multiple smaller assets means they can trade just part of its original value for something. They wouldn't have given up 1 for PG but maybe they'd give up 3 or the Lakers/Kings pick.
Cornbread78
Member
Why would Ainge give that up for 1 season of PG13, when he could lock up Butler for three with a good contract?
That's assuming Butler is available.
If we walk away with the same team plus Butler/PG and another future lottery pick I'd say we've done it.