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I wonder about that? He simply is not the same out there.

 

That was my take as well. Even the Blazers have had a bunch of close games.

 

The Spurs know how to tank.

 

Hey, it said it would make LeBron happy. That's all that really matters.

 

Their blueprint for success is pretty well-established: tank for generational big men.

 

This guy has been a huge disappointment for T-wolves. They gave up so much for him but he is just not assertive or consistently good.

 

This wouldn't be one of the many about whom you said "Who is.......", would he?

 

I remember that. We are good at that.

 

The same was said of Wiggins, so they probably didn't feel like they were giving up all that much. He just happened to totally transform his game in GS.

 

Except they also gave up a pick that turned out to be #2 overall and also a second round pick.

 

I'm pretty sure it was the Kuminga pick (#7), not the Wiseman year. Not that the higher pick ended up being much, if any, more significant... Kuminga doesn't seem to be much better than the other players Minny got in the trade.

If Wiggins stayed at the level he showed in Minnesota, I'd say the trade was slightly skewed in favor of GS. Remember, he was an inconsistent, inefficient gunner who appeared moody and showed no interest in defense. Hmm, now I'm talking myself into trading for KAT... Getting players away from that dumpster fire of a franchise sure makes them look better. Even KG.

 

You are correct here.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wiggian01.html#all_transactions

 

How did Warriors get that #2 pick? Anyone know?

 

Got it in the lottery, only had a 13% chance

 

I am really rooting against the Clippers man. I get it’s your priority to get to the playoffs healthy, but there’s still an obligation to fans just to play basketball. They are taking load management to the next level.

They get obliterated by the Nuggets last night and Kawhi and PG only play 18 and 13 minutes each. Yet they are sitting out their game tonight. Cmon man.

I hope they fail miserably.

 

So far the Bucks not even trying tonight at home

 

Josh Giddy is becoming one of my favorite players. Dude has like a pistol Pete type flavor to his game. Hard to imagine he’s only 20 years old

 

Would love to see him as a Blazer but Presti is not likely to let him go.