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Post by Tim of thee on Jul 4, 2014 2:10:57 GMT -5
I love Kyle Lowry but I don't know if I love him @ 48 million. Raps probably feeling they had to overpay a bit to keep him and they did succeed in doing so! I just want LeBron and Melo to hurry up and sign, that was all the other guys will start to fall into place. I think you nailed it. They had to pay him the big money or they would've lost him to someone else. I think it's a good deal for them in the long term. He WAS the best player last year for them and the Raps badly needed him to return. They can contend if they can sign another consistent scorer on the wing because Derozan and Ross aren't too dependable down the stretch. Pretty crazy that the Lakers offered Melo a max contract already without even talking to LBJ. they are in Cleveland meeting with his agent last I heard
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Post by K Dot on Jul 4, 2014 11:58:08 GMT -5
I think you nailed it. They had to pay him the big money or they would've lost him to someone else. I think it's a good deal for them in the long term. He WAS the best player last year for them and the Raps badly needed him to return. They can contend if they can sign another consistent scorer on the wing because Derozan and Ross aren't too dependable down the stretch. Pretty crazy that the Lakers offered Melo a max contract already without even talking to LBJ. they are in Cleveland meeting with his agent last I heard Ah, I would much rather want LBJ. Not sure how Melo will mesh with Mamba.
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Post by Tim of thee on Jul 4, 2014 12:33:24 GMT -5
they are in Cleveland meeting with his agent last I heard Ah, I would much rather want LBJ. Not sure how Melo will mesh with Mamba. as do I, but I believe Melo meshes well with Kobe.. they have a strong relationship outside of bball and I think their goals for bball coincide with one another
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Post by K Dot on Jul 4, 2014 12:42:41 GMT -5
Ah, I would much rather want LBJ. Not sure how Melo will mesh with Mamba. as do I, but I believe Melo meshes well with Kobe.. they have a strong relationship outside of bball and I think their goals for bball coincide with one another I was speaking strategically because they both do want the ball, whereas LeBron can play the point and facilitate as well as score. We shall see. They really need to rebound after last season.
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Post by T R W on Jul 4, 2014 13:45:03 GMT -5
Ah, I would much rather want LBJ. Not sure how Melo will mesh with Mamba. as do I, but I believe Melo meshes well with Kobe.. they have a strong relationship outside of bball and I think their goals for bball coincide with one another Until Melo starts dogging it on defense and kobe rips into him in a post game interview.
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Post by Epic Z on Jul 4, 2014 17:39:05 GMT -5
I think Melo is gonna stay with the Knicks. I also think that if LBJ doesn't make a decision soon Bosh is really gonna start looking to go elsewhere.
By the way who else saw Joel Embidds tweets to Lebron? lol
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Post by Quanthor on Jul 4, 2014 21:25:58 GMT -5
Screw you, Hawes!
Clips are improved.
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Post by Epic Z on Jul 5, 2014 14:41:29 GMT -5
Screw you, Hawes! Clips are improved. Spencer Hawes is the man, I loved him in philly. Clippers are lucky to have him.
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Post by SMK on Jul 5, 2014 14:56:08 GMT -5
Not a big fan of Hawes. He's a defensive liability and soft for his size and position. Not sure he's worth the money he received, but he is an upgrade over Big Baby in the backup big man role. It gets even worse for the Clippers if they can't get Cleveland to do a sign-and-trade, because they lose their MLE. I'm guessing they'd rather use that on Paul Pierce or Luol Deng.
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Post by Mr. K.O on Jul 5, 2014 15:08:42 GMT -5
I'm really excited for this upcoming season just because I want to see how the pieces fit for every team. So many stories that will be played out. 3 months feel so long haha.
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Post by Quanthor on Jul 5, 2014 16:19:44 GMT -5
Not a big fan of Hawes. He's a defensive liability and soft for his size and position. Not sure he's worth the money he received, but he is an upgrade over Big Baby in the backup big man role. It gets even worse for the Clippers if they can't get Cleveland to do a sign-and-trade, because they lose their MLE. I'm guessing they'd rather use that on Paul Pierce or Luol Deng. He's definitely worth the MLE that the Clips gave him. He's their backup C, a 7' guy who plays in complete contrast to Jordan. That moves gives them more options and versatility. You can probably play them together for small stretches they're so different from one another. Great move by the Clippers. I'm just pissed he rejected the Blazers
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Post by SMK on Jul 5, 2014 18:19:15 GMT -5
Not a big fan of Hawes. He's a defensive liability and soft for his size and position. Not sure he's worth the money he received, but he is an upgrade over Big Baby in the backup big man role. It gets even worse for the Clippers if they can't get Cleveland to do a sign-and-trade, because they lose their MLE. I'm guessing they'd rather use that on Paul Pierce or Luol Deng. He's definitely worth the MLE that the Clips gave him. He's their backup C, a 7' guy who plays in complete contrast to Jordan. That moves gives them more options and versatility. You can probably play them together for small stretches they're so different from one another. Great move by the Clippers. I'm just pissed he rejected the Blazers You're right that they can play Jordan with Hawes. I think it's a better move for Hawes than it is for the Clippers. Aside from the obvious chance to win a ring, he gets to do the two things he does well: pass and lean on his midrange game. Meanwhile, DJ and Blake can handle defense in the front court. But was it their biggest need? I don't think so, and with the limited cap space they have, it seems like more of a luxury signing. As for Portland, any depth is good depth for a team that doesn't have any. But man, it sure wouldn't help the defensive woes down low. Lopez is just as proficient on that side of the ball as Hawes, better even in my eyes. Can you imagine the bloodbath that would have ensued if Hawes had been forced to spend significant time guarding Howard and Duncan?
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Post by Quanthor on Jul 6, 2014 0:52:55 GMT -5
He's definitely worth the MLE that the Clips gave him. He's their backup C, a 7' guy who plays in complete contrast to Jordan. That moves gives them more options and versatility. You can probably play them together for small stretches they're so different from one another. Great move by the Clippers. I'm just pissed he rejected the Blazers You're right that they can play Jordan with Hawes. I think it's a better move for Hawes than it is for the Clippers. Aside from the obvious chance to win a ring, he gets to do the two things he does well: pass and lean on his midrange game. Meanwhile, DJ and Blake can handle defense in the front court. But was it their biggest need? I don't think so, and with the limited cap space they have, it seems like more of a luxury signing. As for Portland, any depth is good depth for a team that doesn't have any. But man, it sure wouldn't help the defensive woes down low. Lopez is just as proficient on that side of the ball as Hawes, better even in my eyes. Can you imagine the bloodbath that would have ensued if Hawes had been forced to spend significant time guarding Howard and Duncan? True on the addition of Hawes, though I will defend Lopez's D. He's not the most mobile guy, but Portland's defensive efficiency shot up from being dead last to middle of the pack with his addition to the team. That's a pretty significant improvement. Portland's defensive issues stems from their backdcourt. Lillard might be the worst starting PG defender in the league and Mo Williams isn't exactly Bruce Bowen either. When guards repeatedly get by them, that leaves Lopez alone to pretty much guard two men at once. Which is why their pick and roll defense is atrocious and why the Spurs(masters of the pick and roll) murdered them in the second round. Honestly, you don't need great defenders at every position, especially on the bench, as long as they play good team defense they're fine. The Spurs weren't loaded with great defenders, they had a few, but they played great team D. They also had a very deep offensively versatile team. They had so many options and so many ways to beat you. That's why adding a guy like Hawes, a big guy who can stretch the floor is a nice addition to that team. It's something they didn't really have.
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Post by Lk™ on Jul 6, 2014 1:06:35 GMT -5
I have a feeling Bosh will sign in Houston. Seems like a decent consolation for them.
Sounds like Kobe is making this decision hard for Melo
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Post by Tim of thee on Jul 6, 2014 3:37:25 GMT -5
I think Bosh in Houston is lethal
the guy can play PF and step outside so Dwight can do work inside, and when Dwight is struggling at the 5, he can step in that spot and hit his frees
I think Bosh's skillset compliments the Rockets perfectly
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 8:22:31 GMT -5
I'd love to see Lebron and bosh go to the suns Dragic, Bledsoe, Lebron, bosh, Plummle. That's scary good. But would Lebron go to the west?
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Post by Mr. K.O on Jul 6, 2014 13:49:24 GMT -5
I'd love to see Lebron and bosh go to the suns Dragic, Bledsoe, Lebron, bosh, Plummle. That's scary good. But would Lebron go to the west? Attachment Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2014 16:38:54 GMT -5
I'd love to see Lebron and bosh go to the suns Dragic, Bledsoe, Lebron, bosh, Plummle. That's scary good. But would Lebron go to the west? View Attachment lol, nice touch
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Post by SMK on Jul 8, 2014 1:10:17 GMT -5
You're right that they can play Jordan with Hawes. I think it's a better move for Hawes than it is for the Clippers. Aside from the obvious chance to win a ring, he gets to do the two things he does well: pass and lean on his midrange game. Meanwhile, DJ and Blake can handle defense in the front court. But was it their biggest need? I don't think so, and with the limited cap space they have, it seems like more of a luxury signing. As for Portland, any depth is good depth for a team that doesn't have any. But man, it sure wouldn't help the defensive woes down low. Lopez is just as proficient on that side of the ball as Hawes, better even in my eyes. Can you imagine the bloodbath that would have ensued if Hawes had been forced to spend significant time guarding Howard and Duncan? True on the addition of Hawes, though I will defend Lopez's D. He's not the most mobile guy, but Portland's defensive efficiency shot up from being dead last to middle of the pack with his addition to the team. That's a pretty significant improvement. Portland's defensive issues stems from their backdcourt. Lillard might be the worst starting PG defender in the league and Mo Williams isn't exactly Bruce Bowen either. When guards repeatedly get by them, that leaves Lopez alone to pretty much guard two men at once. Which is why their pick and roll defense is atrocious and why the Spurs(masters of the pick and roll) murdered them in the second round. Honestly, you don't need great defenders at every position, especially on the bench, as long as they play good team defense they're fine. The Spurs weren't loaded with great defenders, they had a few, but they played great team D. They also had a very deep offensively versatile team. They had so many options and so many ways to beat you. That's why adding a guy like Hawes, a big guy who can stretch the floor is a nice addition to that team. It's something they didn't really have. Oh, I certainly agree with you on Lopez. I simply didn't want to oversell him to a Blazers fan; in truth I really didn't watch any of their games until the playoffs, but his defense against Howard was actually pretty good. I suppose we'll simply have to see about Hawes. If only the season was about to begin!
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Post by King of Kings on Jul 8, 2014 4:42:10 GMT -5
Something better happen today. And I don't mean a minor signing. I want some juicy, ground breaking news! I also want to know what KG's doing next season...
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