Other teams' cuts

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  1. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Y'all idiots.

    He just quoted lyrics from Dave East "My Dirty Little Secret". Might mean something, but you've stretched the meaning more than worth debating.
     
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    I'm so embarrassed to not have heard of "Dave East." I wish I wasn't an idiot, and was as cool as you...
     
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    Oh the irony of this coming from the guy that was trying to convince everyone Morrow was going to replace Crabbe.
     
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    Connaughton is in the rotation, I would hope so.
     
  6. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    He wasn't willing go put in the effort on defense to earn his minutes. So, I'm fine with the team cutting him. It sends the right message. I expected more professionalism from Morrow. Seems like he is already mentally retired and was just looking for one last paycheck.

    BNM
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    So what would be the point of adding someone else's castoff as our 15th man? I'd rather just keep that roster spot open. Injuries and trades happen. Keep that roster spot open to address the needs as they crop up. No one we pick up now would be in the rotation anyway. So, why tie up a roster spot on someone who won't be playing?

    BNM
     
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    It sounds like Richard Jefferson will go to the Bucks.
     
  9. Scalma

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    Lol as if that was his only issue. He showed zero ability to move off the ball, he is the definition of a spot up shooter, not Crabbe, no matter how much you try to convince everyone otherwise. Thats what separates a journeyman like Morrow and a guy making 18m like Crabbe. There are a lot of guys on the street that can make an open three. It was silly to think he would just come in and replace ACs production. Great example of why you shouldn't rely on stats so heavily. Took about two minutes of play in a blazer uniform to realize he wasn't going to help, and defense wasn't the reason.
     
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    My interest isn't to help this season, it would be to find someone who slipped through the cracks who could help in a few years.

    Whiteside is an extreme example of someone who was cut several times before making it big.

    Dedmon, Rodney McGruder, or Seth Curry are other examples of the level of impact player I think you could potentially find in the 'scrap heap'.... Basically a 7-9th man rotational player.
     
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    Did I say we should? The only guy that interested me was Green, because he's someone that could actually help.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Once a Crabbe fanboi, always a Crabbe fanboi...

    Yes, Morrow's lack of effort was disappointing, and cutting him was the right thing to do. I can admit when I am wrong. I expected more from Morrow and was wrong.

    However, Crabbe has yet to prove me wrong about him. He is every bit as 1-dimensional as Anthony Morrow was during his prime.

    For their careers:

    Anthony Morrow:
    2.4 3FG per 36 minutes
    Assisted on .949 of his made 3FG

    Allen Crabbe:
    2.0 3FG per 36 minutes
    Assisted on .968 of his made 3FG

    At this point, Crabbe needs to improve to have an Anthony Morrow like career.

    And claiming getting grossly overpaid proves Crabbe is better than he actually is is just plain bullshit. Crabbe was lucky enough to be a free agent during the NBA' summer of Monopoly money at a time when Brooklyn, who had traded away all their lottery picks, was so desperate for players they were willing to throw a toxic contract at Crabbe and hope Portland wouldn't match.

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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    No thanks. Green has always been a shitty defender and has only shot above league average 3FG% once in the last five years.

    I'd rather keep that roster spot open than waste it on Green.

    BNM
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    So, basically someone that is still reasonably young with untapped potential. Do you see anyone in this thread that you think may break out within the next year or two?

    BNM
     
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    Pick one, genius.
     
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    There's a lot of names, most I don't recognize...
    Some potential options I like are:
    PJ Dozier & Walter (Edy) Taveres
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    You quoted me out of context. You conveniently left out the part about Crabbe falling ass backwards into a ridiculous contract during the NBA's summer of Monopoly money. It was a one time perfect storm that saw several lucky players get paid way more than they will ever be worth.

    No such luck for Gerald Green. He's always been paid what he's worth, which for the last couple years has been the league minimum.

    BNM
     
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    I quoted you perfectly in context.

    And you were arguing Crabbe and Morrow. You can bring up luck all you want but the fact remains that Crabbe is worth more than Morrow ever was. He could've been a FA this summer and still gotten paid triple Morrows highest salary. Love how you still think the two are comparable players though. Maybe take your eyes off basketball reference and watch the actual game for a change.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Morrow was better in his prime than Crabbe has been so far, but Crabbe still has a fever years to catch him.

    Crabbe is overpaid. You can argue against that all you want, but it won't change that fact.

    I guarantee you I've watched and played a hell of a lot more basketball in my life than you have, or ever will.

    BNM
     
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