2017 NBA Off-Season Thread | Page 13

Jun 20, 2017 at 8:40 AM

Sims19849ers
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Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by jrg:

Not the same lol

This. Unless I missed where IND had the Cavs on the ropes and PG failed to close them out shooting 10-31 on his home floor, completely nutting up with an NBA Finals within reach...

Jun 20, 2017 at 8:40 AM

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Phil Jackson is trying so hard to get himself fired. lol

Jun 20, 2017 at 8:41 AM

#183

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Originally posted by Hopper:
Phil Jackson is trying so hard to get himself fired. lol

lol that has been a s**t show experience

Jun 20, 2017 at 8:57 AM

#184

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Originally posted by Sims19849ers:

Originally posted by Hopper:
Phil Jackson is trying so hard to get himself fired. lol

lol that has been a s**t show experience

he should try screwing the owner's daughter

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:16 AM

#185

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My dude Billups likely going to the cavs

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:17 AM

#186

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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by 4ML:
I don't know about 1 more year or relevance. Lebron just had one of his best year and Kyrie's best is ahead of him. It will take these guys at least 3-4 years to play upto their potential.

I think ppl buy into potential way too much.

We shall see if Lebron sticks after next season. We know he will be there in 17-18 and that the Cavs will contend. After that? Who knows. If he leaves the Cavs are no longer very relevant and the power will have shifted.

Yea...if Lebron leaves - I agree.

I think Griffin's firing may eventually lead to that. It was no guarantee that Lebron was gonna re- sign (though I believe the reports were out there because Lebron wanted to keep pressure on Gilbert to keep spending) but firing Griffin was a really poor move.

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:18 AM

#187

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Originally posted by crabman82:
My dude Billups likely going to the cavs

Dude is gonna be a GM. Good move for him.

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:19 AM

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Rumor is Butler is pushing Bulls to trade him to Cavs.

Plz make this happen.

Rather have Butler than PG.

[ Edited by 4ML on Jun 20, 2017 at 9:19 AM ]

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:30 AM

#189

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Lebron is not coming out West, the competition is harder in the Western Conference, He's gonna look for a team in the East or just stay put in Cleveland

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:32 AM

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Originally posted by 4ML:
Rumor is Butler is pushing Bulls to trade him to Cavs.

Plz make this happen.

Rather have Butler than PG.

Out of curiosity and outside for having more years on the contract, why? I think they are both elite two way players but PG is the better creator, spot up shooter and you can run the offense through him as he is a threat to score from anywhere whereas Butler is not much of a threat from deep...

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:38 AM

#191

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Originally posted by Sims19849ers:
Originally posted by 4ML:
Rumor is Butler is pushing Bulls to trade him to Cavs.

Plz make this happen.

Rather have Butler than PG.

Out of curiosity and outside for having more years on the contract, why? I think they are both elite two way players but PG is the better creator, spot up shooter and you can run the offense through him as he is a threat to score from anywhere whereas Butler is not much of a threat from deep...

Butler is a better defender...he's more of a grinder and his outside shot is good enough. Butler is known for being one of the hardest working players in the NBA - I think he's gonna get better as well. Plus, PG likely gonna leave next season...so that makes a big difference.

...and Butler is pretty good created as well.

Jun 20, 2017 at 9:57 AM

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So KD is re-signing with Golden State? So basically the 2018 season is over, Golden State wins back-to-back over Cavs.

Jun 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
So KD is re-signing with Golden State? So basically the 2018 season is over, Golden State wins back-to-back over Cavs.

Yes...it's over.

Jun 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM

#194

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Originally posted by Hopper:
Phil Jackson is trying so hard to get himself fired. lol

He must be going senile.

Jun 20, 2017 at 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by Sims19849ers:

Originally posted by 4ML:
Rumor is Butler is pushing Bulls to trade him to Cavs.

Plz make this happen.

Rather have Butler than PG.

Out of curiosity and outside for having more years on the contract, why? I think they are both elite two way players but PG is the better creator, spot up shooter and you can run the offense through him as he is a threat to score from anywhere whereas Butler is not much of a threat from deep...

Butler is a better defender...he's more of a grinder and his outside shot is good enough. Butler is known for being one of the hardest working players in the NBA - I think he's gonna get better as well. Plus, PG likely gonna leave next season...so that makes a big difference.

...and Butler is pretty good created as well.

I don't think he has been 1st Team All defense yet. Paul George was prior to his injury and then came back the very next year and landed on the 2nd team All defense along with Jimmy. I'm not saying Butler is or isn't a better defender, but he has yet to accomplish what PG has and they were both on the 2nd team last year. I admire his work ethic though. Butler definitely has that grinding mentality but aside from more years on his contract, I don't think he fits better than PG.