The Official Around The NBA Thread.... June

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  1. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Likewise, Carmelo in OKC is also one of the worst fits in the NBA. Pairing a ball dominant inefficient ball stopper with one of the biggest ballhogs in the league was never going to work.

    I'll leave it to you figure out which one is Carmelo and which one is Westbrook.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Jun 25, 2018
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    Then I would lose respect for you. That would mean you are just following the trend...not being a trendsetter
     
    Orion Bailey, Jun 25, 2018
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  3. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Fools on twitter are out campaigning for the Blazers to pick this dude up w/MLE. :confused: :smack:
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 25, 2018
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    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Does this mean they've given up on keeping Marcus Smart?
     
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  5. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    No way, that guy is a nut case. He only shows up when he's playing LeBron and then just so he can annoy him by blowing in his ear.

    He shot .289 from 3-point range last year and is at .303 for his career. Compare that to Evan Turner (.318 last season, .301 career), who, just 10 posts ago, in this very same thread, was called one of the worst fits in the entire league. Indiana, who knows Lance better than anyone, could have kept him for $4.3 million, less than half the MLE, and chose not to.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Jun 25, 2018
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    illmatic99, Jun 25, 2018
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    In fairness, I mostly saw them as replies to Sham's tweet.

    But still, you may be right.
     
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  8. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Probably got into a heated argument over who's the worse 3-point shooter...

    "You are."

    "No, you are."

    "No, goddamit, you are!"

    "No way motherfucker, it's you!!"

    "You leave my mother out of this, or I'll Delonte your mom!!!"

    "That's it, them's fighting words!!!!"

    "Bring it BITCH!!!!!"

    :rocky:

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    Boob-No-More, Jun 25, 2018
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    THE HCP, Jun 25, 2018
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    Is this good for us ? [​IMG]
     
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  11. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    In my mind, no. Paul Allen won't be using a credit line any time soon, so this would only serve to increase the spending capacity of some of the more cash-strapped owners (whoever those might be), potentially increasing the likelihood of free agents we might pursue with our taxpayer MLE receiving contracts larger than we are permitted to offer.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 25, 2018
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    Could be that he asks for too much. Wanamaker will replace Larkin at the roster.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    BBert, Jun 25, 2018
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  14. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    santeesioux, Jun 25, 2018
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  15. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ris-paul-kawhi-leonard-paul-george/728017002/

    Even with the Thunder coming just two losses away from missing the playoffs, and then falling to Utah in six games during their first-round matchup, there is all sorts of optimism in Oklahoma City that George will re-sign. Conversely, there’s pessimism in James’ camp that George would leave Oklahoma City. George has raved about the Thunder since the beginning, making it clear to USA TODAY Sports in September that the organization had earned his confidence from the start.

    “I haven't even gone through a season yet, and they've already proven everything on my check list (that) I can check off,” George said then. “That's what feels good. That's what makes me feel like, 'Hey, this can be a landing spot for me, and somewhere I can call home for years.”

    It’s not hard to understand what might compel George to stay. The chemistry with Russell Westbrook is bound to improve if they have a second year together, and it doesn’t hurt that their off-court relationship continues to appear very strong. Ditto for George’s dynamic with coach Billy Donovan.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Jun 25, 2018
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  16. Orion Bailey

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    hahahhaa, CLASSIC!
     
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    I think Paul George would be the type of person to remain with his team after he had his 15 minutes of Sportscenter fame.
     
    Dom McBlazer, Jun 25, 2018
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    nba awards are on tnt. Who's watching
     
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  20. BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94

    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 AWOL

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    Could we use the TPE on him? Like him better than Lee
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Jun 25, 2018
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