NBA Off-season 2016 thread

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by ohiobronco2

The judge that will hear about the Draymond Green incident is named Richard Ball. You cant make this shit up.

Hope Draymond doesn't start flailing his arms and legs in the courtroom.

[RustShack]

The only difference is players get paid more, and the bottom tier players are more talented than they used to be. There's still just a few elite teams every year like there always has been and always will be.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by RustShack

The only difference is players get paid more, and the bottom tier players are more talented than they used to be. There's still just a few elite teams every year like there always has been and always will be.

We haven't really seen a dominant franchise since the 00-03 Lakers. If Durant stays, they could surpass them and any other team in NBA history.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by New World Order

We haven't really seen a dominant franchise since the 00-03 Lakers. If Durant stays, they could surpass them and any other team in NBA history.

They're not going to win 11 titles in 13 seasons

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by RustShack

The only difference is players get paid more, and the bottom tier players are more talented than they used to be. There's still just a few elite teams every year like there always has been and always will be.

There's a ton of differences... The game has changed in so many ways since the 90s to make that statement is laughable...

First of all the game is basically a 3-pt contest now, it's less physical, not as many good big-man but a lot more great guards and more players change teams because of FA... Those are the biggest differences I see.

Now I am not going to sit here and say this era is better than that era.. That's subjective.. But it's definitely different and personally I enjoyed 90s bball a lot more.

[okcchief]

Durant says he wants to help the Warriors get over the hump lmao. They would have won 2 in a row if your boy Draymond wasn't a dumb ass. Of course if you would have been.able to hit a shot game 5 or 6 you would have been the hump. The dude has a right to do what he wants, but his spin is laughable. You joined a great team to get rings now ****ing own it.

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[okcchief]

Russ continues to show no one has a clue as to what he's about. It's the best situation for him financially and basketball wise at this moment. It also gives him flexibility if there is one a few years down the road. Hopefully the Thunder can repay his loyalty by rebuilding around him. If not it's cool that he took on the challenge.

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[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by okcchief

Russ continues to show no one has a clue as to what he's about. It's the best situation for him financially and basketball wise at this moment. It also gives him flexibility if there is one a few years down the road. Hopefully the Thunder can repay his loyalty by rebuilding around him. If not it's cool that he took on the challenge.

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It's going to be tough with that salary.

[okcchief]

Westbrook gave up 12 million over 4 years on his previous deal to make room for Ibaka and Harden. This is never brought up. Ibaka took less than he probably could have got as well. Russ deserves his money. You still have contracts you can move for another star and Adams and VO have star potential. It's still a good roster and there are opportunities that could present themselves. Barring zika, arrests or injuries one team is going to be hard to beat so it is what it is.

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[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by okcchief

Westbrook gave up 12 million over 4 years on his previous deal to make room for Ibaka and Harden. This is never brought up. Ibaka took less than he probably could have got as well. Russ deserves his money. You still have contracts you can move for another star and Adams and VO have star potential. It's still a good roster and there are opportunities that could present themselves. Barring zika, arrests or injuries one team is going to be hard to beat so it is what it is.

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I don't begrudge him getting paid whatsoever. He's the type of guy you absolutely pay. However, it's going to be hard to resign guys like Adams and Oladipo the year after next. That, of course, is still a ways in the future though.

Canter getting $18 million a year certainly doesn't help.

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I don't begrudge him getting paid whatsoever. He's the type of guy you absolutely pay. However, it's going to be hard to resign guys like Adams and Oladipo the year after next. That, of course, is still a ways in the future though.

Canter getting $18 million a year certainly doesn't help.

They can match any offer on Adams and VO and will. They were well over the cap last year and are willing to do so again. The plan IMO will be to move Kanter and other contracts to aquire a more well rounded star. That's more likely to happen next year We shall see. Either way 2 more years of Russ is a win. Not even I thought he would stay if Durant bolted.

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[mcaj22]

Russ will be able to reup with the Thunder for over 200 million after this extension

Hes probably going to be there for awhile,

[tk13]

The preseason is off to a good start.

Warriors 89, Clippers 36 was a real score.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 5, 2016