So we're going to be duking it out with: Utah Toronto Washington Portland Brooklyn Chicago Maybe Detroit?
I'm not sure how bad the Spurs will be. If CP3 accepts his role as floor-coach and mentor and Castle performs well for a 4th pick, the Spurs might be better than a cellar-dweller. Popovich is still the coach and I believe the Spurs still could have either cap-space or the full-MLE to use
What is the definition of "Full" tanking? That list might get real small depending on the definition.
san antonio are better at tanking than anyone else. remember point sochan? now they grab cp3--a big name who can play 40-50 games including all of their national dates but will exit when needed for massively long losing streaks. I commend any franchise that can keep the stink of losing off of their players/assets.
As much as I have embraced the rebuild after Dame trade something just came to me .... If Dame was still here I think there is a decent chance ( 25 to 50% ) that James might have jumped ship to the Blazers after we drafted his son and then we might have a chance at a ring but whatever call this thought a fantasy but never know ....
Full tanking is a mode that can be engaged at any point, but there’s gonna be a bunch of teams engaging full tanking from day one.
Blazers signed Justin Minaya's 2-way contract. He played 34 games last year, averaged 11m, shot 29% FG. The tank lords may need his services once again.
When you've got the loaded roster Portland does, you just have to run it back and let it cook and start winning those championships. Sell draft picks and let other teams sign free agents... the Blazers are all set!
did you know, Portland drafted Jokic 2.0 with the #7 pick ?? Yes, that's right, Clingan is already an upgraded MVP Center. Now... use comps on all the other Blazers until they resemble the world champion Nuggets team. If needed, don't watch the 2025 Blazers season. Then come back next summer to install even more MVP and championship comparisons. Rebuilding is fun !! If only every team could rebuild. Unfortunately basic math won't let 28 teams lose for lottery picks, with 2 teams going 82-0 and making it to the BORING finals. There will always be a handful of teams that Blazer fans can pick on, because opposing GM's are too stupid to tank their mediocre season for improved lottery percentages. And even if they do tank, they're not drafting MVP's like Portland.
are the last 18 months of you posting just an extended audition for a job with The Onion? How much do they pay?
