Game Thread Official USA vs Australia game thread

Yes they are. You are correct.
Now i understand why you have so many comments.

 

Dame's the only reason i'm watching. I want the Collegians back in.

 

Not wanting to jinx things (BECAUSE THAT'S NOT AN ACTUAL THING, PEOPLE!) but what if Dame gets injured during this shitshow?

 

Accelerate the rebuild and make management's decision for them. (In regards to keeping Dame)

 

Most of these other teams have been practicing for a month. I think we can cut the USA Squad a little slack. Now Dame has been working out like a maniac since the season ended for his team. But he's a different kinda dude. This matters to him Bigtime!

 

Normally the rebuild means trading Dame, but if he's injured, can he even be traded?

 

Complete B.S. Then if that's the case, the Nets & Lakers ought to rebuild now cause there's no guaranty Injury Prone Kyrie, Harden, and Davis will ever stay healthy again.

 

Other team can waive the physical/medical.

 

Has that ever happened (apart from for throw-in scrubs)?

 

Apparently I have so many comments because some people misread the initial statement and then instead of apologizing for their mistake, they keep doubling down

 

Chill. Rasta was asking in the hypothetical scenario that Dame suffered an injury (like Paul George). I think that would motivate management to find a trade ASAP. Going into the tax for a season where Dame isn't playing is a non-starter. So that means not re-signing Powell, not making any moves to try to contend. They (the FO) have probably already internally discussed whether they can build a championship contender with Dame on a supermax. An injury would just make that decision easy for them.

 

Porzingis.

 

Wasn't he the throw-in in a trade for Hardaway Jr.? Sure seems to have turned out that way.

 

I would have killed to get Porzingis a few years ago.

 

If's and But's, candy and nuts.

 

You don't have to discuss hypotheticals if you don't want to.

 

You don't trade a generational talent away. The only team that wins, is the team that receives that generational talent. Talking about, what if's is silly. Enjoy the moment, it's fleeting. Dame is special. Let's enjoy the ride. Do you think Laker Fans are worried what will happen to LeBron and the Lakers if the Big One hits?