2016 Free Agency Thread

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  1. tester551

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    What does Minny want for Rubio? He would be a good 3rd guard with Dame & CJ. Provide passing/defense while letting Dame/CJ play off the ball.
     
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    Boston has a legacy. And its on the east coast. To east coast guys its way better than portland.
     
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    Its amazing how the Warriors have gone from my 2nd favorite team a few years ago to a team that just bugs the shit out of me now
     
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    Same here!
     
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    I like Boston, but I am old, white, and married. I agree, I can't see the appeal for rich black athletes. Chicago, NY, and even Toronto...yes. But not Boston.
     
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  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Add the Spurs to that list. The Warriors and Spurs think they can get anyone.... and it's pissing me off.
     
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    It's inevitable. San Antonio is about the only team I can think of that never bugged me once they became champs. Every other team, fan base, and super star, has ended up bugging the shit out of me. Of course I hate SA now...
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    San Antonio never used to go after every major free agent.... But Duncan is older than shit and Manu/Parker aren't stars anymore.
     
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    They are 17 cigar smokin', championship winning, legacy making, east coast bias, big market cool.
     
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    For players like Durant and Horford, it's all about legacy. Even though the guy at the end of this video is awesome, they don't want to end up like him:

     
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    I'm hoping Portland can start bugging the shit out of other fans too. You do that by winning. Now we are just a cute story that has already been forgotten by every fan base but ours
     
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    I dunno. If I'm a Minny fan I'd be a little annoyed about the Game of Zones episode with the Brothers with 1 Banner.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    This would be faxcinating, and awesome.

     
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    Poked more fun at us than them
     
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    I find it interesting that Horford is being linked to literally 8 teams and Portland isnt one of them. Come to think of it, the only player Portland's been linked to is Whiteside. I know Olshey keeps it close to the vest but I have to wonder if they're going all in on HW with a backup plan being some sort of trade
     
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    No, I just think this front office keeps things tight to the vest. I don't recall hearing we were making a play for Roy Hibbert until he agreed to sign the offer sheet. It's just the way these guys operate. Expect the unexpected (and I suppose, then, expect it to be torn away).
     
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    The meetings with hibbert, Monroe etc were all public knowledge either the eve of FA or the day before..so I guess well find out tomorrow or Thursday.
     
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    Portland has also been linked to Dwight Howard maybe even more than Whiteside
     
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    The fact that we're not being mentioned with most of these guys is either concerning...... or Neil is so confident he can get Whiteside that he isn't talking to Horford.
     
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