The Official Off-Season NBA Thread

[therealest1]

Although Devin Booker isn't that superstar like Kobe Bryant that they tried to project him to be, the Suns should retain him because he's still relevant for them and the face of the team.

It wouldn't make sense for them to let him walk or trade him because he's established as their primary star and can sell tickets and move merchandise.

He'll always be an outstanding and skilled number 2 guy, just never a dominant apex superstar they tried to hype him up to be. He's proven that in last year's NBA Finals and this recent semifinals series loss.

They need to get him help to stay in contention because the current construct of this team ain't winning crap.

It would only make sense for them to let him walk or trade him if he's in serious decline.

 

[Blue Mamba]

 

[therealest1]

I don't think it would be regretful for the Suns to let Deandre Ayton walk free because he had plenty of time to show and prove his worth since they made him the top overall pick in 2018. There's a reason why they didn't give him an extension immediately when he became eligible for it.

He's only a good regular season player who can fill the stat sheets, but he's crap in the playoffs when it matters. Last year's NBA Finals and this semifinals elimination showed that he's irrelevant and disappears under pressure.

Dominant superstars can punk him easily. Look at how Greek Freak dominated the hell out of him on offense and defense in last year's NBA Finals. He just exposed him as soft and did whatever the hell he wanted to against him. And Luka outworked him in Game 7 a couple of days ago. He just got past him easily or put moves on him or shot over him for easy scores.

It's also obvious Ayton doesn't have work ethic. He just coasts on the skills he has for now with being young. He ain't devoted to the game, he's just another one of those complacent guys who's glad to get NBA checks. If the Suns are dumb enough to overpay him, he'll just end up stealing money from them.

 

[iheartboost]

remember when WestBrook and Harden were at that age and got a similar contract? just look at how it turned out? how about D. Rose?

Are you really comparing Dbook to Westbrook

 

[nick.]

In the weeks after joining the Knicks, Rosas had been talking to at least one team about issues that were beyond the responsibility of a consultant, members of that organization thought. It raised eyebrows in some league circles because of Rosas’ title and the Knicks’ front office hierarchy.

New York employs several top decision-makers under Rose, including Wesley, Brock Aller, GM Scott Perry, Tom Thibodeau, and assistant general managers Perrin and Frank Zanin

this seems like a lot of voices in one room

 

[amitt5504]

So he’s Ben Simmons?

 

[rolaholic]

2 years?!

 

[pmatic]

No wonder they were airing The Last Dance on ESPN last night.

 

[danger style]

Man what

 

[antidope]

I am here for the disappointment in the lottery. No Top 4 pick coming smh.

 

[lovehateself]

Booker is 25. Not even in his prime yet. Giving him $200Ms is a no brainer

How is paying Booker even a question?

wait, dudes really arguing that the suns should extend their young star up in here

 

[VARNELL HILL]

My lottery prediction: Orlando

 

[sneeker]

Are you really comparing Dbook to Westbrook

I'm comparing big-as* contract given to players that never delivered on leading to a championship.

 

[datznasty]

I am here for the disappointment in the lottery. No Top 4 pick coming smh.

we (OKC) don't even deserve success here either, I think we'll again get the 2 worst possible outcomes which IIRC is #8 and #12. Silver and the basketball Gods not gonna reward Presti for the mockery of the game he be making

 

[N41D]

Let's twist this knife a little bit tonight.

Pelicans winning this ***** via the Show.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Anyone but OKC

 

[nick.]

I'm going Pacers

 

[N41D]

I'm going Pacers

Rick deserves something nice having to sit and watch the Mavs thrive without him. I wouldn't hate it.

Get our guy Halli some help.

 

[703 hwy]

These players literally don’t care nowadays and it shows in the quality of the games.

 

[lovehateself]

Let's twist this knife a little bit tonight.

Pelicans winning this ***** via the Show.

they wont
NBA wants Zion outta there

 

[amitt5504]

Lakers win the lotto for the Pels to get #1

 

[amitt5504]

Also, dunk on KoC more please

 

[EZMONEY SERVANT]

 

[nick.]

 

[jpzx]