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  1. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    We had Roy, Aldridge and Oden for 62 games. We went 50-12. And they were still developing chemistry.

    I f***ing hate the knee joint.
     
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    Holy moly. Looks like a #1 pick to me.
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Living in Denver, I will say they actually see Jokic as their point guard.

    I agree with your post 100%
     
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    Didn't read all the above, but see a lot about Scoot. Just curious, as I absolutely see Scoot being a potential star PG, and do agree about the star of a championship caliber team not being a shorter PG. Are there people who are thinking that Scoot has somehow surpassed Sharpe as the potential MVP of this team? It didn't even occur to me that some might. I view this team going as far as Sharpe takes them, and Scoot as the ultimate setup guy to help get him and the team to a contending level...And I don't think this diminishes the value of Scoot at his role and position. Not to mention the leadership, which will be critical.
     
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    The Oden shit is so depressing.
     
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    You're killing me! The coulda, woulda, shouldas are not helping!
     
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    Makes me so sad. I cried when he went down against Houston. I knew that was it.

    I hope he found peace. It's got to be a hard thing to carry.
     
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    Seeing some of the teams play yesterday, I'm getting anxious for our entry.

    Who will be the player that is 'surprising'?
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Gonna say Rupert.
     
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    If Jabari and Murray show promise, my excitement for the potential this year's success will grow exponentially....and predicting they will. It's the centers that are a complete mystery. I know nothing about Badji, so super curious.
     
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    I think Murray will surprise some people
     
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    Scoot and Sharpe could be something never seen before in a backcourt. Both players are exceptional athletes.
    What's the best backcourt of all-time?
     
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    I think Kris will surprise with his perimeter defense. He looked pretty damn good against high level college PG's on an island. Really like his ability to attack off closeouts too.

    Rayan will surprise with his comfort with the ball / pull-up shooting.

    Really interested to see how Jabari looks physically.

    Expect Scoot to be as advertised. Pumped to see him in front of a big crowd. Played most his games minus the Wemby games in mostly empty gyms and I think you can contribute a lot of his coasting this year to that.
     
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    Kenny Anderson and JR rider, obviously.
     
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    Edit: By best backcourt ever, I mean where neither is a "role" player. Scoot and Sharpe will probably never be better than Jordan and Ron Harper. But there was a huge gap between Harper and Jordan.
     
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    Wish we would have kept Kenny Anderson. Rider was fun for awhile. When he was fully engaged he was hard to stop.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I was so excited to get Damon and then he turned out to be a giant tool.
     
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