OFFICIAL Around the NBA thread - End of season/Playoffs!!

Agreed. I don't think anyone wants to pay him 1 mil for any position. Unless he's got some hidden shooting abilities that just haven't been on display in actual games I don't see the upside of him...He not a threat, he misses as many passes it seems against the ones he makes like that...he just ends up a 'break even' guy. Teams want 'positive' players who bring more than they take away at the given position. You could pit CJ off the bench against Rubio right now and likely get better +/-

 

That's the problem. He still thinks he's a star.

 

Ricki Rubio arrested for having no outside game whatever!

 

I'd rather have Sergio!

 

Anyone notice that Caron Butler always looks like he's chewing 3 pieces of gum at a time. Maybe he takes big league chew?

 

Really? Are you saying you would rather have CJ running the point than Rubio?

Rubio's problems aren't turnovers. His problem is he shoots 37%, can't finish around the rim and other teams don't feel the need to really guard him. But his ball handling and passing are above average to excellent and he will land a multi-million dollar contract when his time comes, IMO.

 

Man Spurs getting hosed by the Refs at OKC. Probably the most annoying thing in the NBA is when they call a ticky tack foul at one end, go down the court and the same if not worse foul occurs with no call. It's just blatantly ridiculous.

 

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231012&page=19

 

Used to be straws he would chew. I think the league made him give it up though.

 

Doubt Pop caredmuch for this game. Am thinking he wanted the streak over with, and also didn't care to go all out against potential WCFs matchup.

 

How the hell did a shit hole like OKC get ref preferential treatment? You can't get more small market than OKC. The Thunder have to compete with the local hoedown and bull riding on game nights.

 

McDonalds straws young buck.

 

Real men chew on bull testicles. Puts hair on your chest!

 

I had to think about this for a bit...as of right now...I think I'd take CJ. The development potential for both is there...but CJ is a gifted scorer already who could get even better + develop better ball control (seriously, he needs to go study Dames dribbling workout vids). Rubio is real solid ball handler but even with practice and development is only going to improve his shooting to what...12 foot or so @ 40-45%? I dont think he ever gets the 3ball in his toolbox as a comfortable shot. CJ is also a LOT more crafty around the rim/above the rim. ...i mean this ( http://youtu.be/TFqEaW8JWrA ) is the extent of Rubio's throw-down abilities.

 

I guess you were being serious. I'm not sure how there development potential is the same as one is veteran looking to stay in the league each year for the vet's min. The other is on a rookie contract and will likely be pursued when he becomes a restricted free agent.

But you have my curiosity peak, I would like to see Rubio v Watson match up. Wouldn't pay money for it but would watch it to see which one of our analysis is correct.

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...lls-Cavs-Bobcats-Grizzlies-Expected-To-Pursue

I wish we could get him for the MLE, but it sounds like he'll be too expensive.

 

So, Mo opts out of his contract. Then use the MLE to sign a back-up PF/C.

 

You know how many people on this board would complain about pau being soft? Nearly every one.

 

People would never be happy about everything unless we had LeBron and Durant.

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...d-Five-Games-By-NBA-For-Violating-Drug-Policy

Looks like Milwaukee is also a bad place for a rich, young, black man.