OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: OCTOBER 2023

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  1. KingSpeed

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    lol
     
    KingSpeed, Oct 21, 2023
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    How are they going to adjust to an unblockable shot that goes in very consistently? How are they going to adjust to his length on defense when he can move his feet like that? If you've watched enough of this guy's film, post players that back him down and seem to have great position where they can use the rim to keep him from blocking their shot, still get their shots blocked by those go go gadget arms. Dude is a problem and there will be no adjusting for him. If he stays healthy he's going to dominate this league.
     
    blazerkor, Oct 21, 2023
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    I was very surprised at how quick he was moving his feet on defense in that 1 minute clip.
     
    Shaboid, Oct 21, 2023
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    Exactly, which is why I included the smiley face in my post.
     
    Pinwheel1, Oct 21, 2023
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    I just can’t figure out why the league doesn’t realize that the populations of New York and LA are a bit greater than San Antonio.
     
    e_blazer, Oct 21, 2023
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  6. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I don’t think he would want 14 or 15 man minutes.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 21, 2023
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  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I will be shocked if he doesn’t have some kind of injury that causes him to miss significant time in the next few years.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 21, 2023
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  8. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    And just how well are the Knicks run compared to the Spurs? And when exactly did the Lakers and Knicks get into the lottery last season?
     
    julius, Oct 21, 2023
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    Agreed. Keeping him would have cost us nothing more than a salary. And his defense and intensity are an absolute game changer.
     
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    Phatguysrule, Oct 21, 2023
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    What, you don’t think that the league could give the Knicks or Lakers a heads up? Your guys look really tired. You should rest them up so they’re really charged up for next fall. You know, after the “draft”. Wink, wink.
     
    e_blazer, Oct 21, 2023
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  11. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    yeah, the Lakers never benefited from the NBA helping them...
     
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    Phatguysrule, Oct 21, 2023
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    You think the league has more power than individual owners?

    The owners are the leagues boss. No way they pay $2+ billion for a franchise just to have stars like Wemby gifted to another one. Not to mention the difficulties of defrauding the CPA firms attesting to integrity of lottery. Those CPA firms have over 50x revenue than all NBA teams combined.

    Plus Spurs are a small market so it doesn't even help league revenue.

    But yeah don't let facts or common sense get in the way of a delusional conspiracy theory.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 21, 2023
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    Wemby looks unreal, might have the best rookie season since LeBron, or heck ever.

    Injuries are #1 #2 and #3 concern I'd have for him to be a multi time MVP and champion.

    He does all sorts of things to prevent injuries, strengthen his feet and many types of foot exercises before games. Windhorst reported on it before the draft. Still just seems like the physics of being 7'5 is impossible to mitigate.

    Saw him in person at summer league and was worried he'd fall and break.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 21, 2023
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    do they want rob Williams? What assets do they have?
     
    Freshtown, Oct 22, 2023
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    Doesn’t Williams have knee issues also?
     
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    Wizard Mentor, Oct 22, 2023
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    17-18 a year is probably a decent deal for both. Hope Zach takes advantage of this.
     
    kjironman1, Oct 22, 2023
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    Grizz will have to pick up somebody, that is a pretty significant loss. Adams sets monster picks, has superhuman strength, and is probably the most seasoned vet on the roster.
     
    Cugel, Oct 22, 2023
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