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  1. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    You don't know. He could've been Wilt Chamberlain II if he'd've had hops.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Nov 14, 2015
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  2. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I disagree. He's not an explosive leaper but he has extremely quick feet and is fast for his size.

    Remember, Ellenson is 6'11" 250 lbs.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Nov 14, 2015
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  3. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    Actually it's more like Isaiah and Vinnie Johnson. We need to go out and find our Joe Dumars.....
     
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    Fortunately for the rest of the league, the worst record isn't the best avenue to the top pick.
     
    handiman, Nov 14, 2015
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    If Skal can perfect that back to the basket turnaround, he could be damn near unstoppable due to his length and release point. I also love how he knows the fundamentals of post play at such a young age when we hardly see players dominate with their back to the basket currently. Watching him seal his man was beautiful and his ability to go left-right with the hook is impressive. His shot is pure and if he can bulk up without losing his agility and quickness, he'll be a force to be reckoned with.
     
    HolyBackboard, Nov 15, 2015
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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    One half closer to the lottery ...
     
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    TBpup Writing Team

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    It's the Silver Lining to what could be a very long season.
     
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    Jesus,
    Can you ask your father to start working on those Ping-Pong balls for us?

    Sincerely
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    WillG, Nov 15, 2015
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I'm already jealous of the Lakers . . . I mean we know they're getting Simmons right?
     
    Nikolokolus, Nov 16, 2015
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    illmatic99, Nov 16, 2015
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    He and Russell did play together in HS.
     
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    Wow: the first round is going to be essentially conducted by Philly, Boston and Denver.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Ainge especially has done a good job, as much as it pains me to say.

    He got a shit load of picks for the big 3 + Rondo + Doc.

    Also.... Brooklyn's stupidity knows no bounds. You'd think they would be more judicious with their pick protections after missing out on Dame.
     
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    All the NY/LA teams have been stupid with picks. The Knicks are giving away their lottery pick this year from Melo and Bargnani trades. The Lakers only keep theirs if its top3 and they still owe Orlando a pick from the Dwight Howard trade that could be #1 overall. Obviously the Nets have been terrible. The Clippers gave away the #1 pick that was Irving a few years ago plus Doc gave away first rounders for tiny salary dumps.

    They still have this illusion that free agents will flock to their teams so draft picks are irrelevant. Its great for the rest of the league that they continue to believe so. The Nets have rebuilt the Blazers, Celtics, Jazz and Hawks.
     
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    Not feeling that rebuilt right now.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    A Neil Olshey special.
     
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  18. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    I simmed the lottery on there and we got a top three pick like 5 times out of 20, including the number one pick once. Assuming Sac town and New Orleans can pass us we'll be in good shape.
     
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    Imagine if we had Gerald Wallace who is being paid over $10.5 million this season instead of Damian Lillard; the rebuilding project would be very different

    Or Joe Johnson instead of the cap space to sign Korver and Millsap
    Or Deron Williams contract on the payroll until 2020! instead of Derrick Favors
    Or one year of 35 year old Paul Pierce, one and a half years of nearly 40 year old Garnett; instead of top 5 lottery picks over the next three drafts
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    lottery.PNG
     
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