MushroomSamba
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...and the lack of income tax.
Yeah, it was a ballsy move that didn't pan out the way he wanted. Still, not a bad risk to take given that it was highly unlikely they'd repeat. They peaked and overachieved that championship year.
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...and the lack of income tax.
Yeah, it was a ballsy move that didn't pan out the way he wanted. Still, not a bad risk to take given that it was highly unlikely they'd repeat. They peaked and overachieved that championship year.
Dirk? Hed be better on okc, mia or chicago. Taj for dirk straight up
bender
What time is it?
Dirk and Dallas for starters.
Askherserenity
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Ugh, guys, the Pierce tweet made my fucking day.
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Randolph Freelander
Member
Why say no when it feels so good to say yes.
I learned that from Big Tom Callahan.
I learned that from Big Tom Callahan.
Birgitte2004
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I bet you have no concrete examples of any of this, just a vague feeling that it's all true.
I've never understood the Cuban hate. He speaks his mind freely, but is that a reason to call him "scummy"? Spits on other owners? I'm going to need to see actual examples of that.
If he happens to agree with something an owner doesn't, is that really "spitting" on the other owner?
CassidyIzABeast
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Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 5s5 seconds ago
ESPN sources say that DeAndre Jordan has promised the Mavericks a face-to-tace meeting tonight before he makes a final decision
DeAndre about to let em down easy.
ESPN sources say that DeAndre Jordan has promised the Mavericks a face-to-tace meeting tonight before he makes a final decision
DeAndre about to let em down easy.
Uno Venova
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always felt like cuban was a pretty good owner, haters be hatin
Askherserenity
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Paul is going to bully Jordan into staying with the Clipps. Positive.
Liquidsnake
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What does this mean?
Freedom = $1.05
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It's funny, DJ is at best an ok third piece and now all this drama for a guy who averages single digits
I was legit disappointed when he didnt get to buy my Cubs. I think he'd still have hired Theo and we'd be in the same position tho
Best rebounder and defensive bigman in the nba.
bender
What time is it?
If he were to leave, which he will not, he'd probably pick a team that could win something.
Askherserenity
Member
Clipps need him hard as fuck though.
what can a contender offer that could beat picks
it's cubes making the decision, not dirk.
Ninja Scooter
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DJ is not a centerpiece, but he's an elite rim protector and elite finisher. Those are two very valuable skills.
phrasing tho
LyleLanley
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A playoff berth is something.
Liquidsnake
Banned
Can Mitch and Jim Buss fly out to Houston with Benny Hill music blasting so we can seem relevant?
eBay Huckster
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rudy gobert's response to this was fucking gold.
honestly this whole damn circus is gold and i'm glad it's happening to someone in the west for once
Randolph Freelander
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3 AM meeting at IHOP.
Askherserenity
Member
No trade clause, son
Freedom = $1.05
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I know, he's basically Roy Hibbert before RH evolved into an emo trash can. DJ is still young so he may have some upside to him but he isn't worth this tussle. LAC could've probably had him for cheap if they just showed him some respect.
He's definitely not a main guy, but he fits really well on the Clips and they're a lot worse if he leaves.
Kinda like with Draymond in Golden State. He's not a star player based on numbers, but his fit in GS's system inflates his value.
TheSadRanger
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SETTLE THIS THE OLD FASHIONED WAY, TRIAL BY STONE
Ninja Scooter
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I think he is much faster and more explosive than Roy ever was though, which is an advantage for teams that want to get out and run. You don't have to bench DJ if you want to speed up your offense.
MetalFearSolid
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That is Cliff Paul not Chris.
DJ just wants a damn sandwich.
CassidyIzABeast
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Jared Zwerling ‏@JaredZwerling 34s34 seconds ago
Source: Amar'e Stoudemire is also strongly considering the Heat. Meeting with Pat Riley tomorrow. Heat has tax midlevel just FYI.
he's post-prime flabby and sick but we need a Birdman replacement since he's getting shipped off for Gallinari
Hell even in his post prime, flabby and sick state he's better than Bird.
Source: Amar'e Stoudemire is also strongly considering the Heat. Meeting with Pat Riley tomorrow. Heat has tax midlevel just FYI.
he's post-prime flabby and sick but we need a Birdman replacement since he's getting shipped off for Gallinari
Hell even in his post prime, flabby and sick state he's better than Bird.
Yeah, Hibbert can't role to the basket and catch a pass. That's DJ's biggest strength.
MetalFearSolid
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It is 2010 all over again.
He's not an offensive centerpiece but 15 boards and 2+ blocks while playing good defense? That's pretty valuable. There's more to basketball than scoring points.
DJ is one of the most explosive athletes in the NBA. Comparing Roy Hibbert tells me he's not seen much of either one of them play.
LyleLanley
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This is vastly underselling what he did for the Clippers and for what it's worth, he's averaged more than single digits in points the past two years while increasing his amount of blocks and rebounds.
Freedom = $1.05
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Hey, as someone who has Whiteside on his team i respect those stats. It just doesn't seem like he can carry a team for all the fuss that's happening now. He was making a stupid amount of points and boards when Blake was out and the team was no better for it.
But i suppose he's still got plenty of prime years ahead of him so people are paying for potential
ratcliffja
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If you want to see how valuable DJ is, just watch the Houston series. Houston got him into foul trouble early in games 2 and 5, which is the main reason the Clippers lost those games, especially game 2. If he ever developed a post game, learned how to make a decent pass, or learned how to shoot over 60% from the line, he'd be a top 3 center in the NBA.
Ninja Scooter
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You don't have to be able to carry a team in order to be extremely valuable and create this kind of bidding war. The proof is in the pudding. DJ might be the Clipps third best player but losing him takes them from a western conference title contender to a bottom 8 team.
It's not about paying for potential, it's about paying for what he does. What he does now is extremely valuable.
Good big men who play C are rare in the Nba today. It totally makes sense
UnObtainium17
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Wade, Deng, U and Amare on the same team
Freedom = $1.05
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Meh, i've already conceded that he's probably worth it for the upside. And I agree that he's a good fit for the clippers.
You'd just think the clippers would've known his value before they just let him go.
You'd just think the clippers would've known his value before they just let him go.
Ninja Scooter
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But it's not upside. Even if he doesn't get any better than he is now he's worth a max deal.
you can't judge him based off his "single digit stats" though.
the clippers are done without him, he's worth a max for sure.
Liquidsnake
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Freedom = $1.05
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I guess we'll agree to disagree. I don't think he's a max player at all and think this whole thing is silly but i'm also kinda happy that some NBA news is happening as shit had slowed down recently.
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