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  1. julius

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

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    Yeah, not sure why I didn't see your post. Maybe I shouldn't respond on my phone.
     
    julius, Sep 8, 2020
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    OK, Milwaukee just got gentlemen's swept out. Rip City get ready for the Dame/Greek Freak era! Lets GO!
     
    blazerkor, Sep 8, 2020
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    OK Neil, time to get Giannis to Portland
     
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    Will Giannis get his MVP trophy in Portland while wearing a Blazer jersey next season?
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    no interest in Donovan, but this might be a clear indication that OKC is looking to rebuild. Maybe we can facilitate a CP trade somewhere (Milwaukee maybe) and get a wing somewhere? I wouldn't mind trying to steal some of their picks.
     
    illmatic99, Sep 8, 2020
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    Man Covington is so good. Imagine him instead of Melo
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Man Lebron is so good. Imagine him instead of Melo
     
    B-Roy, Sep 8, 2020
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    Define so good.
     
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    Excellent defender and knock down 3 point shooter
     
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  10. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    lakers dont look like a championship caliber team. we coulda done some real damage to them if healthy.
     
    illmatic99, Sep 8, 2020
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    No team is 'healthy'. That is just an excuse
     
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    he shot 33% this year on three's and is a career shooter under 36%. By that standard, Aminu and Harkless are almost knockdown 3 point shooters. And, Nic Batum is actually a better 3pt shooter in his career: Covington - .356; Batum .357. Batum is also a better career 2 pt shooter, Covington - .491; Batum .504. Batum also has a better career TS%: Covington .554; Batum .556. Covington has a little better career rebounding rate but Batum has a much better assist rate. I'd give Covington and edge in defense, but I don't think there's a huge gap there. Batum is a decent defender with good versatility

    Covington might be an upgrade over prime Batum, but it isn't much of an upgrade
     
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    i didn't say we'd beat them.

    more an indictment on how many holes this laker team has
     
    illmatic99, Sep 8, 2020
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    Was Covington offered for Melo?
     
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    Lebron is a beast... even the Refs are scared of him
     
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    I almost feel bad for Houston, having to play with Westbrick; he seems more interested in proving that he is a great scorer than in winning. Not that smart either ; got the ball from Harden, who was doubleteamed on his left, but drives into the center not even looking right. If he would just focus on rebounding, defense and making assists off drives, he would be useful, but tonight he is weighing the whole team down.
     
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    Flakers coasting, tie game, and then they goose the throttle and jump to a double digit lead. What an odd team. I really want to see what they look like vs the Heat or Celts.
     
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    or clippers. they're the same way
     
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    I don't really care how the Lakers have looked like they are playing, they're winning and they have the best two two way players left in the playoffs. Right now, with the Bucks out of it, the Lakers have to be the favorite for the title.
     
    blazerkor, Sep 8, 2020
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    I think you are forgetting about Leonard...
     
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