THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP
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That was probably the first college season I followed.
Everyone knew KD was gonna be good the draft comparisons were T-Mac and Dirk which looking back is pretty damn accurate.
Oden although was less polished he was a mobileish 7 footer with a good touch and elite defensive instincts . Centers we’re always evaluated unfairly though due to NBA history. He did just enough To be the consensus choice.
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Correct.
I was not joking at all. Not allowed. No time for jokes right now in the midst of a pandemic, that's my MO. Deadass, he's not allowed to mention people's confusion.
Totally what I literally meant. And I still mean it.
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It's just wild to and unfortunate back luck that the Blazers passed over MJ AND KD and drafted 2 of the most injury prone people ever.
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LeBron was the only high schooler to get more hype than Greg Oden at that time. Back to back national player of the year. Won 3 state titles in a row. Was looked at as the next great defensive big man. Very physically imposing. Went to OSU, won DPOY, got to the national championship game where he dropped 25/12/4 on 2 older top 10 picks.
KD was incredible at Texas and certainly deserving of being drafted #1, but the case was absolutely there for Oden. He had the pedigree and backed it up on the court. Portland wanted to build an elite frontcourt with him and LMA at a time where you needed great bigs. The pick made sense.
KD was incredible at Texas and certainly deserving of being drafted #1, but the case was absolutely there for Oden. He had the pedigree and backed it up on the court. Portland wanted to build an elite frontcourt with him and LMA at a time where you needed great bigs. The pick made sense.
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You do know if our elite head coach let him run point and move Ben off ball instead of constantly using TJ McConnell all of this could’ve been avoided
Yes Fultz set shot off the catch is still bad but he still run a PnR and shoot off the dribble. Something we still lack
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One of the comments said Gelo getting represented by ROC nation....is like Johnny Drama getting represented by Ari Gold
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Yes lol
But UW Fultz pre injury >>>>> Shake and that’s the entire reason for the trade up.
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Didn't realize it was THIS bad
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Wth does Gelo need representation for?
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Shake and Alec Burks do all of this and without having to worry about either of them not practicing or refusing to shoot the ball because of a mental breakdown that they’ll blame on a shoulder injury.
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Man you were one of the main ones calling Shake trash prior to his run in February. Miss me with this ****
Your coach wanted him to groom him into a catch and shoot player rather than letting him do what he does best and thats running PnR, shooting off the dribble and getting to the rim. But your coach was too worried about making Simmons a PG instead of a playmaking PF
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UW Fultz was basically like a James Harden clone, who had just gotten runner up in the MVP race (should’ve won). His skill set was everything that Sixers team needed.
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Fool who you calling “my coach” like I haven’t trashed Brett Brown more than you over the years?
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That is the INITIAL (stationary) catch in a game of 1-on-1. That is a clear travel.
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Right, as was your post lol
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sure I do! 1 year is the recovery time normally!
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I honestly took that one I posted as a joke.
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So it's a problem and worrisome if Fultz doesn't practice or refuses to shoot the ball....but not Ben? The fact you're electing to roll with Shake and Alec Burks rather than Fultz (who still has a year left on his rookie contract then another year with a qualifying offer if you wanted him) further demonstrates your woeful short-sightedness. Yes, Fultz may require that extra year or two to develop but with your current roster construction you are not winning **** right now so why not stick with someone who has the ceiling of a Markelle Fultz and potential to be what you need?
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who did they draft over bird?
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Klay Daddy
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Unpopular opinion but I believe that little rat, Zeke. The Celtics clearly did the same thing to them. It makes sense that they would do it to Jordan. A little surprised that Jordan was so bothered by it
Player MJ let everything bother him and used it all as motivation. Part of why he was so good ... and such an a-hole
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Are people really upset the Pistons didn't shake hands?
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