2018 Around the NBA - October

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  1. hoopsjock

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    I liked him as a player too. I can't stand watching him coach though.
     
    hoopsjock, Oct 22, 2018
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    That's not the question though... The question is: would he be better than the young guys they would have to give like Hart+Ingram (maybe Lonzo\Kuz too?)
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Fuck yes. LeBron is in win now model not babysit the kids mode.

    And, if they had LeBron and Kawhi, they would be a prime destination/market for cheap veteran ring chasers.

    BNM
     
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    Well the real question at the time was whether or not he was healthy. There were real concerns going forward and still might be, although it really looks like he's fine and just pouted his way out of SA.

    Assuming he's back to being Kawhi, it's a star league and f I was in charge of the Lakers (EWWWWWWWWWWWWW) I would rather have another type top-5 player with LeBron and take my chances adding vet min guys around those two instead of doing what the Lakers are doing now.
     
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    Right you are...but I feel like some key players were hurt early for Denver before milsap went down. Could be wrong though.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Their only other significant injury was Gary Harris, but that happened near the end of the year when he missed 11 games from mid-March through early April.

    Millsap is still a good player, but he's not the savior some seem to make him out to be. The real key for DEN will be the continued development of their young players (9 of their top 13 players are 24 or younger), especially on the defensive end.

    BNM
     
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    Ah okay. I'm still of the belief that Malone is not the right coach for that roster. That is a playoff team and he has yet to get them there.
     
    Driew, Oct 22, 2018
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    Kemba gonna get his this season lol
     
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    See, That's what i think as well.
    They're getting the best player in the league at the end of his career and they act as if they got plenty of time to build around him.

    He was pretty competitive against the Warriors with scrubs around him, imagine if he had Kawai to keep KD at bay.

    Compete for a championship now because Lonzo,Hart and Ingram are not exactly future dynasty material.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Thank you

    That just warms my heart.

    And it was long overdue.
     
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    That's correct. He is no Ed Davis.
     
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    Utah lost at home to the Grizz. Boston to Orlando at home.

    Weird results last night
     
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    This is a great image. I'm going to start walking around with a sleep mask on my head.
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    Lonzo, Hart & Ingram are ballers and will be Flakers for a few years. The old vets on that team could be gone next year. A few maybe even this year.
     
    Hoopguru, Oct 23, 2018
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    I like Denver, they really play good basketball. And obvs, Jokic too, best big man in the league with Embiid. KAT can learn.
     
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    It looks like New Orleans and Denver are about to announce G-League teams. That leaves just one team without a G-League affiliate...

    Yup, it's our Portland Trail Blazers.
     
    hoopsjock, Oct 23, 2018
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Maybe that's what I should do when I win Mega Millions.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Well, that didn't take long!

    My favorite comment in that thread:

    "Love all my fellow purple and gold warriors."

    I know it's a Freudian slip, but it's like the poor bandwagon fans can't figure out if they are supposed to love the Lakers or the Warriors.

    BNM
     
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