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| The Big3 Tourney |
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67 | 22.41% |
| Will Lakers draft Ball |
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| Where will the Pauls go |
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| Will LeBron jump ship to the Spurs or ?? |
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41 | 13.71% |
| Will every team in the league just pivot towards tanking |
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97 | 32.44% |
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Spacebump posted:Boo. Let Dirk get paid. Realistically who the hell are we gonna sign that would dramatically shift the team's fortunes short or long-term? We already basically have a 12-man roster. I guess we could use a guard if Harris and/or Wes get traded but really, just pay the $25 million apology.
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Jun 25, 2017 19:09
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Speaking of 3P shooting, do we think Embiid can maintain > .350 with 4-5 attempts/game if he plays ~ 60 games ?
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Jun 25, 2017 19:09
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https://theundefeated.com/features/big3-league-abdul-rauf-kapernick/quote:Abdul-Rauf played nine years in the NBA, the last in 2001, and is one of the greatest free-throw shooters in league history. The former Louisiana State University star is best known for refusing to stand for the national anthem during the 1995-96 NBA season and calling the American flag a symbol of oppression.
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Jun 25, 2017 19:12
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Dutchy posted:Realistically who the hell are we gonna sign that would dramatically shift the team's fortunes short or long-term? We already basically have a 12-man roster. I guess we could use a guard if Harris and/or Wes get traded but really, just pay the $25 million apology. Does it make it easier to sign Noel to a deal? I don't know their cap situation
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Jun 25, 2017 19:12
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aBagorn posted:Speaking of 3P shooting, do we think Embiid can maintain > .350 with 4-5 attempts/game if he plays ~ 60 games ? He's a slightly above average free throw shooter, seems plausible he's a slightly above average 3P shooter too
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Jun 25, 2017 19:16
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https://twitter.com/andyblarsen/status/878978567714988032 MV, Teodosic might be coming to save your team
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Jun 25, 2017 19:19
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Another game for Milos!
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Jun 25, 2017 19:21
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https://twitter.com/IanBegley/status/879041619336454144 Rip
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Jun 25, 2017 19:27
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aBagorn posted:Speaking of 3P shooting, do we think Embiid can maintain > .350 with 4-5 attempts/game if he plays ~ 60 games ? I think his shots per 100 possessions dips as his offensive role gets defined closer to the basket, especially if Simmons is playing the 4 next to him and spend a lot of time with the ball in his hands on the perimeter. I don't see why his percentage would drop a lot unless his first season was flukey. He might end up fighting fatigue a bit more, but he seems like he has a decent-enough 3pt shot in his arsenal.
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Jun 25, 2017 19:27
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Cool Buff Man posted:Does it make it easier to sign Noel to a deal? I don't know their cap situation Honestly I'm a cap dumbass so I'm not actually sure. The impression I've gotten is that they could accept Dirk's option and sign Noel to his inevitable max and that declining Dirk's option is more about being able to do other poo poo, but that could be totally wrong.
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Jun 25, 2017 19:51
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who could have predicted this
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Jun 25, 2017 20:01
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As someone who thinks the Mavs usually overpay, do you think Nerlens Noel gets the max? His production hasn't even reached 10 & 10 (even in rebounds has he yet to average 10), has had injury issues and it seems like teams are starting to become skittish on signing players to max contracts after least off season. Just judging by counting stats, he doesn't seem like a cornerstone.
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Jun 25, 2017 20:03
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There's a big difference between the Paul George max and the rookie max. He's likely to get the rookie max or close to it.
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Jun 25, 2017 20:08
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Dutchy posted:Honestly I'm a cap dumbass so I'm not actually sure. The impression I've gotten is that they could accept Dirk's option and sign Noel to his inevitable max and that declining Dirk's option is more about being able to do other poo poo, but that could be totally wrong. It's weird to me because I assumed they would let Dirk keep his deal and use that money to resign Curry next year. They are going to need to get rid of a player or two (Powell/Matthews) to keep him next offseason. Not having Curry's bird rights will make that a pain. Ratzinc posted:As someone who thinks the Mavs usually overpay, do you think Nerlens Noel gets the max? His production hasn't even reached 10 & 10 (even in rebounds has he yet to average 10), has had injury issues and it seems like teams are starting to become skittish on signing players to max contracts after least off season. Just judging by counting stats, he doesn't seem like a cornerstone. Before the offseason I had read (in the hoopshype rumors section) multiple teams planned on offering Noel max so I assume the Mavs will have to give him a max deal.
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Jun 25, 2017 20:18
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Tae posted:There's a big difference between the Paul George max and the rookie max. Right, that's what I meant. Some enterprising GM will offer as much as he can and the Mavs will match. For better or worse, this team's future hinges on Harrison Barnes, Nerlens Noel, and Dennis Smith Jr.
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Jun 25, 2017 20:22
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https://twitter.com/BSO/status/879046291594104832 Mean KD owns
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Jun 25, 2017 20:28
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Haters gonna hate. KD is still a shook rear end bitch
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Jun 25, 2017 20:33
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pubic works project posted:Haters gonna hate. Yeah. Someone should do something about all these haters.
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Jun 25, 2017 20:45
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Lockback posted:Well, that's a totally different argument. Here's a HUGE list of guys who scored about as much as Rubio (15-19 points per 100 possessions, Rubio scored 17.2 last season), about as efficiently (TS .500-.550, Rubio scored at a .539 rate), in the last 10 seasons. Lots of good players in that list. Rondo's Championship year, Butler's 3rd year, Iggy's All-Star year in Philly, PatBev is on there a couple times, Livingston is on there. And Ricky's latest effort is near the top in total WS. That's a bit more narrow, but I think can buy it. His contract is reasonable enough for what he produces. edit: and overall, yeah I'll take "Rondo on the Celtics" as as a model for ball-dominant PG who can't score and helps the team anyways. I'm hesitant on that list of dudes right there because (aside from Rondo) it's mostly DPOY candidates, larger guys, two-way players, serious glue guys, and as you said yourself PG defense is somewhat negligible. I guess it'd be easier to accept "Ricky Rubio is really good at basketball" if his best-ever team was better than 40-42. I think T-Wolves fans narrowly edge out Knicks fans in terms of relentless optimism (which I personally enjoy). BUT, with KAT as your KG and Butler as the Truth maybe Rubio can finally look like Celtics Rondo? I agree that Dieng has a lot more to show. I like that kid plenty. EvanTH fucked around with this message at 20:55 on Jun 25, 2017 |
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Jun 25, 2017 20:49
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aBagorn posted:... do we think Embiid can ... play ... ~ 60 games ? In his entire career, probably. Over a single season, it remains to be seen.
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Jun 25, 2017 20:51
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https://twitter.com/MarcJSpearsESPN/status/879059899635912704 Rip v2
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Jun 25, 2017 20:55
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delayed broadcast is killin' me I should be at Barclay's right now but I'm out of the city ahhhh
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Jun 25, 2017 20:55
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It's going to be a last man standing contest as these old bodies pretend to be able to handle that type of action again
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Jun 25, 2017 20:59
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I'm picturing the Sweetney Orb rolling safely to victory, but please no spoilers
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Jun 25, 2017 21:03
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There is a big 3 thread do not post spoilers to delayed sports viewing please
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Jun 25, 2017 21:04
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3 on 3 half court basketball with a check after every made basket, is so loving slow, there's a weird 1994 rythym, I've been watching some old matches on youtube and if someone is tearing their achilles playing three on three, they're totally out of shape, totally cooked
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Jun 25, 2017 21:07
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The end of this is retroactively funnier than when it was written due to the DeAngelo trade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCZ3DhCLpBc
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Jun 25, 2017 21:07
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Metapod posted:There is a big 3 thread do not post spoilers to delayed sports viewing please Lmao gently caress off with that spoilers to real life poo poo like people getting injured. Also didn't know there was a thread but sounds like I'd get lectured about posting poo poo there too.
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Jun 25, 2017 21:13
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Metapod posted:There is a big 3 thread do not post spoilers to delayed sports viewing please Spoiler: Half the league is going to blow out their ACL or achilles
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Jun 25, 2017 21:22
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https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/879073693791526916
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Jun 25, 2017 21:45
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Why the smith? He's in a better place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZgU0cT_TfI
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Jun 25, 2017 21:46
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Paracaidas posted:Why the smith? He's in a better place. If I can't be happy no one can be.
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Jun 25, 2017 21:56
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KD is more likable now that he's embraced the wicked heel persona, just like I predicted. gently caress KD
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Jun 25, 2017 21:57
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Stagger_Lee posted:Yeah. Someone should do something about all these haters. Yeah like play more then 31 games in two years or even play a NBA game
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Jun 25, 2017 22:02
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Dexo posted:Lmao gently caress off with that spoilers to real life poo poo like people getting injured. Also didn't know there was a thread but sounds like I'd get lectured about posting poo poo there too. I did  Injury reports are getting tweeted out by plenty of known sports writers, putting this stuff on tape delay is loving stupid.
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Jun 25, 2017 22:11
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Rabid Snake posted:Yeah like play more then 31 games in two years Can't believe you could feel the need to hate on a delightful, charming, handsome, and talented man like Joel. I'll pray for you, I hope that you can find inner happiness, my friend.
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Jun 25, 2017 22:16
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Jota posted:Can't believe you could feel the need to hate on a delightful, charming, handsome, and talented man like Joel. I'll pray for you, I hope that you can find inner happiness, my friend. Joel is a good looking dude but can he stay on the court tho
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Jun 25, 2017 22:20
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Joel Embiid is the best defensive anchor in the NBA already, statistics confirm. He'll be able to cover up the deficiencies of his young teammates and the Sixers will make the playoffs. Kevin Durant is a hater.
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Jun 25, 2017 22:35
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Fast Luck posted:Joel Embiid is the best defensive anchor in the NBA already, statistics confirm. He'll be able to cover up the deficiencies of his young teammates and the Sixers will make the playoffs. Kevin Durant is a hater. Really doubt the Sixers are going to make the playoffs this year but it'd be cool
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Jun 25, 2017 22:41
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Cool Buff Man posted:Really doubt the Sixers are going to make the playoffs this year but it'd be cool This is the magical time of the year when nobody's playoff hopes are dead yet. until the end of the free agency
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Jun 25, 2017 22:46
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