Other Sports NBA Offseason thread 2013 edition - Page 15

**The Bad Guy** · 07-07-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy Was Offsides

Asik's trade value isn't going anywhere, Lin's contract isn't nearly as big as everyone makes it out to be (similar to what Dragic got), and they have young forwards with decent potential. They have a very flexible plan

Lin's contract is absolutely awful. Lin stinks and really isn't in the same stratosphere as Dragic in terms of NBA talent.

No one is taking on that deal unless it's packaged with a young asset.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 07-07-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Lin's contract is absolutely awful. Lin stinks and really isn't in the same stratosphere as Dragic in terms of NBA talent.

No one is taking on that deal unless it's packaged with a young asset.

Still young. Im fine keeping him. Averaged 16ppg last year in the second half of the season after coming off injury. Shot 44/34... He'll probably raise his three-point percentage to 37-39 range. Just needs to get those turnovers down, and get some more experience. 3-year, 25 mil isn't that bad. Though the backloaded salary for next year is pretty funny. I understand the hate though.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-07-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy Was Offsides

Asik's trade value isn't going anywhere, Lin's contract isn't nearly as big as everyone makes it out to be (similar to what Dragic got), and they have young forwards with decent potential. They have a very flexible plan

Asik is incredibly tradable.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 07-07-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Asik is incredibly tradable.

It was worded poorly. I agree with you. His trade value is outstanding and they can wait til next year if they want

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-07-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

The Houston Rockets drive me crazy. They are building their team like an amusement park. There's no plan except to sign every big name they can. Even though I hated Miami's big three thing, at least they were smart for how they built around the superstars and looked like they had a plan.

That is completely ignorant.

**The Bad Guy** · 07-07-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

To be fair, Dwight's coaching in Houston will be Olajuwan and McHale, two of the best five post players offensively of the past 30 years.

He's worked with Hakeem extensively every off-season. It hasn't mattered one bit.

He also had the chance to work with Kareem, but that never materialized.

McHale is a dogshit coach. He may have been one of the best post players of all time, but that hasn't translated into anything during his coaching tenure.

Howard's offensive game isn't just going to blossom now that he's working with these guys. If teaching moves was so easy, Jordan would be instructing his team every day.

He either has it, or he doesn't, and at 28, he's not adding much to that game that's not already there.

mcaj22 · 07-07-2013, 04:24 PM

we are talking about a guy that was on Calipari's radar to transfer to Kentucky, the day of the signing, shit his pants with one of his attacks and refused to get on the plane to sign, and thus never did.

The talent was always there, but essentially if he doesnt love basketball, he did enough to collect a nice million dollar per rookie contract being selected 16th. its not like he is some 2nd round flyer. The dude went 16th overall and a little more effort would have easily been top 10/top 5.

Right now he looks like an expiring contract more than anything, if he continues to be how he is, he will be off the 76ers books next year and he will be out of the league, as no team will sign him for a 2nd contract and waste cap space on him. It's really up to him if he wants to keep getting paid or not

I'm a Sixers fan, I think he would be a good pairing to platoon with Thad Young and Nerlens Noel. That's a good set of skill sets for the team to build around, but I am not getting my hopes up he is going to pan out, other than wondering how they are going to approach him. The 6ers are clearly tanking this season, so the fans will need something to talk about and the Royce White circus will be of the major topics I'm sure. Just like Bynum not playing was this passed season, only difference is we didnt give up the best veteran on the team (Iggy) and two good young prospects for him that caused the team to be blown up

RustShack · 07-07-2013, 05:22 PM

I really wouldn't be surprised at all for him to play in Philly, and play very well.

RustShack · 07-07-2013, 05:22 PM

He never played for Minnesota either before transferring to ISU.

**The Bad Guy** · 07-07-2013, 06:19 PM

Direckshun, anything you want to wager on the fact that LeBron won't retire a member of the Miami Heat?

mcaj22 · 07-07-2013, 06:29 PM

yea Doug Collins was Scott Pioli level bad with roster moves in that 12 month span where the Sixers made terrible roster moves. I hate them both equally. Scooter more because I love the Chiefs more, but ya know.

mcaj22 · 07-07-2013, 07:21 PM

Lin will easily be the first scapegoat Dwight throws under the bus if the team is doing poorly, probably because of his turnover problems.

I can't see him ever selling out his boy Parsons or Harden, so Lin and Asik would be the first Dwight would cry about

same thing he did in Orlando

Winning does cure this, but only for so long.

KevB · 07-07-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

Lin will easily be the first scapegoat Dwight throws under the bus if the team is doing poorly, probably because of his turnover problems.

I can't see him ever selling out his boy Parsons or Harden, so Lin and Asik would be the first Dwight would cry about

same thing he did in Orlando

Winning does cure this, but only for so long.

In Orlando, he was right. They put garbage around him. Hedo and Jameer were their end of game go to players. He obviously handled it poorly down the stretch of his Magic tenure, but he was in the same position as LeBron in Cleveland.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 07-07-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

Lin will easily be the first scapegoat Dwight throws under the bus if the team is doing poorly, probably because of his turnover problems.

I can't see him ever selling out his boy Parsons or Harden, so Lin and Asik would be the first Dwight would cry about

same thing he did in Orlando

Winning does cure this, but only for so long.

Well Parsons and Lin are probably closest on the team. I imagine they'll all get along. McHale is a player's coach too

mcaj22 · 07-07-2013, 07:22 PM

I wish the 76ers would trade for Asik lol

07-07-2013, 04:24 PM	#7
mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	we are talking about a guy that was on Calipari's radar to transfer to Kentucky, the day of the signing, shit his pants with one of his attacks and refused to get on the plane to sign, and thus never did. The talent was always there, but essentially if he doesnt love basketball, he did enough to collect a nice million dollar per rookie contract being selected 16th. its not like he is some 2nd round flyer. The dude went 16th overall and a little more effort would have easily been top 10/top 5. Right now he looks like an expiring contract more than anything, if he continues to be how he is, he will be off the 76ers books next year and he will be out of the league, as no team will sign him for a 2nd contract and waste cap space on him. It's really up to him if he wants to keep getting paid or not I'm a Sixers fan, I think he would be a good pairing to platoon with Thad Young and Nerlens Noel. That's a good set of skill sets for the team to build around, but I am not getting my hopes up he is going to pan out, other than wondering how they are going to approach him. The 6ers are clearly tanking this season, so the fans will need something to talk about and the Royce White circus will be of the major topics I'm sure. Just like Bynum not playing was this passed season, only difference is we didnt give up the best veteran on the team (Iggy) and two good young prospects for him that caused the team to be blown up
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07-07-2013, 06:29 PM	#11
mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	yea Doug Collins was Scott Pioli level bad with roster moves in that 12 month span where the Sixers made terrible roster moves. I hate them both equally. Scooter more because I love the Chiefs more, but ya know.
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07-07-2013, 07:21 PM	#12
mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	Lin will easily be the first scapegoat Dwight throws under the bus if the team is doing poorly, probably because of his turnover problems. I can't see him ever selling out his boy Parsons or Harden, so Lin and Asik would be the first Dwight would cry about same thing he did in Orlando Winning does cure this, but only for so long.
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07-07-2013, 07:22 PM	#15
mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	I wish the 76ers would trade for Asik lol
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