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He should. Bring violence
⭐ OFFICIAL 2020-2021 NBA Off-Season Thread: Olympics begin 7/23; NBA Draft 7/29⭐
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Westbrook is like Iverson and Kobe. He's not going out like that.
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He got over $40MM last year and didn't eem play in B2Bs
Are non-guaranteed contracts completely off the table for the next CBA?
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The players went to the bubble and put their lives on the line for the league. Not trying to even hear that. No concessions from the players NONE.
And they CONTINUE to do so.
And they CONTINUE to do so.
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Russ was hurt at various points last season, got Rona, got hurt again and people trying to count his pockets. Like I've always said, the Russ hate is DIFFERENT.
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While that is true, they also put their lives on the line for themselves because they wanted to get paid and also ensure the existing CBA wasn't blown up.
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Thats true, but only one party is risking their lives here, to support the means of both parties.
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Russ can Gary Payton a way to a ring at the very end of his career, ain't giving a dime of that up.
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The other day we were talking in here about things we’re not going back to doing even after the pandemic is over.
Related to that subject, I was on the fence about this before, but since I learned today we’re in the era of dudes in yoga pants, I think I’m good on going back to the gym ever.
Also handshakes.
Related to that subject, I was on the fence about this before, but since I learned today we’re in the era of dudes in yoga pants, I think I’m good on going back to the gym ever.
Also handshakes.
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I agree but the alternative is that no one gets paid. The I think most of the Governors would be fine but would the players? It's an unfortunate business dynamic but it's a reality. Kind of ties back to the financial discussion from yesterday but I digress. It's a complex topic but I originally posed the question just thinking from an Governor's point of view.
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He'll be a lesser player but so was Gary when he got to the Lakers and Heat. No need for him to take a buyout. He'll be 34 not 38. You literally got LMA and Blake due to injuries latching on, Russ is likely built different but there's always going to be room for ring chasing vets should be decide to go that route.
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Zero chance I’d take a buyout if I’m Russ. That’s way too much money.
Going to need to be a reliable spot up shooter if he wants that GP ring. And his legacy won’t be defined but a ring he chased anyways. Might as well stat your way to greatness
Going to need to be a reliable spot up shooter if he wants that GP ring. And his legacy won’t be defined but a ring he chased anyways. Might as well stat your way to greatness
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lawdog1
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Amazon product ASIN B00G44X9D6 $56 bench
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When you go from being the most athletic PG in history, the decline may not be as precipitous as you think. He's been dealing with injuries the past couple years but seems to have regained his form. If there's a contender that needs a spark and he's willing to take that role on, there's definitely a place for him. We've just seen too many examples of people prematurely ushering dudes out the league only for them to come in and still have an impact.
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Russ and Dame won't be leaving one red cent on the table to chase a title.
That much oughta be obvious by now.
That much oughta be obvious by now.
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Im the farthest thing from a russ fan. But two years from now if he is willing to take a reduced role on a team he will easily be highly sought after.
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Russ is still right now more athletic than probably 95% of the guys at his position. How far you thinking he's going to fall barring severe injury over these next couple seasons?
If he's relatively healthy as long as he accepts a role (which is a big IF, I admit, he's AI and Bean's baby) then he'll have plenty of contenders as suitors after his deal is up.
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Funny that Russ is somehow ending up to where Melo was a season or 2 ago. the only reason is Melo seem to have accepted his role and fitted in a system that took advantage of his strengths. I dunno about Russ considering his choke highlights at the crucial moments of the game. I'd say use him when he's needed and keep him on the bench once he starts littering some garbage on the floor. in fairness, he somehow improved his percentage and engagement with his teammates. I like him better now than that stat-padding record chasing MVP behavior he had at OKC. still not a fan of his but I acknowledge his improvement.
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speaking if coattailin, rondo really about to win his 3rd championship with the Clippers while CP0 is still stuck with a donut.
be a shame if da point gawd of our era retires with none.
be a shame if da point gawd of our era retires with none.
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First time I've seen Ariza in like 2.5 seasons even though he's been on every team during that stretch
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speaking if coattailin, rondo really about to win his 3rd championship with the Clippers while CP0 is still stuck with a donut.
be a shame if da point gawd of our era retires with none.
CP0's best chance for a ring went away with Stern's veto of that trade almost a decade ago. He' may also be a candidate after his deal is up to Payton his way to a ring as well.
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