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  1. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    His superteam will occur when all his high young draft picks develop. Right now he should be hoping that this group can compete, while waiting on the Brown/Tatum/Ayton/Williamson superteam of the future.
     
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    Hoping, not waiting. Nothing is guaranteed.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Thomas is 28 and Horford is 31. How long can they wait?
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Horford's skilled, his drop off won't be that extreme. They'd contend for the next 3 years. Then, Horfords contract will be up and they could pursue another free agent.

    The better option is waiting until someone better than Carmelo Anthony's declining ass is available. If Cousins leaves, Boston could get Anthony Davis next summer. There will be better opportunities, and if not they'll still contend for the next 10 years.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    We better trade for Bradley, Crowder, or M.Gasol man... All three of those guys would be perfect here and a major upgrade to the roster. Lotto protect some future picks and send out as many as you need Olshey.
     
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    How would we trade for Gasol and what happens with Nurkic?
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Crabbe's put on some bulk:
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    Future picks + Vonleh + Harkless.

    Gasol plays PF, Nurkic plays C.
     
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    Marc Gasol is 32 and has been injury prone...he's slow...great player but we have an upgrade in Nurk who's 10 years younger and several 7ftrs....the Spurs will suit Marc more than out style of play I'd say. I don't see trading that much youth and future assets for Marc Gasol and forget Pau Gasol..he's not moving any needle....he's not coming here either..we don't need old guys who need minutes
     
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    Having Nurk is more reason to get Marc Gasol. Gasol at PF, Nurk at C. That would be beastly. How wouldn't Marc fit our style of play? He shoots 3s, and is a great passer as a big man. Pick n rolls would be great with Lillard, McCollum, Gasol, and Nurkic. Gasol's age and injuries is why he's gettable. And if healthy, a Big 4 of Lillard, McCollum, Gasol, and Nurkic would match up beautifully with Golden State and would compete and have a chance at winning that series.
     
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    Marc Gasol isn't slow laterally. He's not quick, but he can stay in front of any PF and contest jumpers at the same time.
     
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    I think Memphis may deal Gasol to SA, something like Green, Anderson, Milutinov rights and a pick.
     
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    That's not enough for Gasol. Our '18 and '20 picks is a better package in itself?
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    He's put on 15 pounds of pure muscle!

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    We're not getting gasol for a couple non lottery picks, please stop. Memphis would want some legit young talent as well, of which we have none (ie Jaylen Brown.)
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I thought all of his weight gain goes to his ears.
     
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