OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: FEBRUARY 2024

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  1. THE HCP

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    What blows my mind is his court vision. Not sure how many assists he averages, but he sets his teammates up so well it’s crazy.
     
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    I just say it when someone states anything that was already known/said. Lol. Booger McFarland was notorious for it.
     
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    Wonder if one of the teams is Portland?

     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    He would tell Bronny not to show up to camp if POR drafted him.
     
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    The Ducks should sign Bronny to an NIL deal and since LeBron didn't go to college he could play for the Ducks too!
     
    SlyPokerDog, Feb 13, 2024
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    The first time Toronto played SA this year I was impressed with Wemby but he played like a greenhorn rookie so I wasn't blown away. He had 20/9r/5b/4a but was a net negative on the court in a loss. Faded in and out of the action.

    This game--my goodness. Dominated both ends of the court. Lane intimidation was wild--Raps were bailing out of drives when he wasn't even in the paint. Never looked rushed or out of position. Aside from turning the ball over too much he was spectacular.

    Last night he was Kareem and shot 2/4 from three. Like, what the fuck are teams gonna do to handle this man? He's an 80% free throw shooter. He's only averaging 2 fouls per game!

    It's like you made a custom rookie in 2K with no weaknesses. And he's 7'4" tall FFS.
     
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    As a Blazers fan, I’m like “No worries”. We’ll just keep rebuilding until we get a rookie who can handle him.
     
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    Yeah, the only thing that will slow down Wemby are injuries. But I don't think that will happen for a few years. But you never know with 7'4" players.
     
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    I was a bit skeptical of both Holmgren and Wemby. I wasn't sure they could physically dominate in the NBA nor have the endurance to not get injured. But I'm sure not skeptical of their talent anymore and Wemby is insane
     
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    So, since we are rebuilding and Wemby is the guy teams will have to go through in a couple years, shouldn't we be looking at a center thats at least 7'2", athletic defender, in the draft? Not sure Ayton can be the guy?
     
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    It's pretty clear POR has a LONG LONG way to go. Scoot and Shae are promising but have a lot of work to do if they want to be elite. We see flashes but nothing to bank on. Only way out is through the draft. Next year will probably be super bleak. But that is the league when you aren't a major destination team.
     
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    Enter Alex Sarr, the guy really does look like a perfect defender for guys like Wemby and Chet. He looks quicker and faster than those two and has near the length of Chet. We'll see but if we can get him I think he gives us a chance at defending these unicorns and his handle and shot look really great he's just a bit inconsistent with his offensive tools right now. His defensive timing looks fantastic but he is playing in a much slower league.
     
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    Man, when I see games from Wemby like last night's my mind goes off on an alternate reality tangent. One stupid ping pong ball number separated the Blazers from fielding a lineup with Wemby at center, Grant at PF, Thybulle at SF, Sharpe at SG, Dame at PG, with Nurk, Ant, & Parker as key reserves. Shit.
     
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    Just listened to the Sam Vecenie podcast on the 2024 Draft. They did a mock and boy I tell you what….there isn’t much to to get excited about this year. Even if you have the #1 pick. They said Cam Witmore would EASILY be the top choice this year……ouch.
     
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    I keep telling people, this year's draft is downplayed by a lotta folks. Why ?? Because half the league gave up their 1st round picks! These rookies suck, our team is smart to take a rain check.
     
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    Might be first two get quintuple double.
     
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    Cooper Flagg?
     
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    Bad company for Shaedon:

     
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    If there was a bet on that happening, I'd do it, and I dont sports bet at all.
     
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    Paolo is on there so I call it good company at a bad time.

    Guess no one can rave about Paolo ever. You made those rules with this post.
     
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