NBA Offseason thread

[ralaw]

LeBron is not going to the Lakers. Why would he go to LA to help Kobe win another championship? Miami puts James in a better situation to win. James has to stay with Miami, because he needs to be identified with a franchise.

Lol at having Kobe and Carmello Anthony on the same team........please. Melo enjoys playing in NY and he already is a much maligned player and that would only worsen going to LA. Also, Anthony hates (and rightfully so) D'Antoni. LA chose Pringles over Howard (who they should have built around), so why would they dump him now for a lesser player in Anthony?

Paul George comes across as a guy who will want to stay in Indiana.

Jim Buss is an idiot and certainly not his dad, because if his dad was still alive they would have did the right thing for the franchise and kept Howard. Right now LA still has the glamour and mystic, but lets not forget that was built on the back and vision of Jerry Buss.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

LeBron is not going to the Lakers. Why would he go to LA to help Kobe win another championship? Miami puts James in a better situation to win. James has to stay with Miami, because he needs to be identified with a franchise.

Lol at having Kobe and Carmello Anthony on the same team........please. Melo enjoys playing in NY and he already is a much maligned player and that would only worsen going to LA. Also, Anthony hates (and rightfully so) D'Antoni. LA chose Pringles over Howard (who they should have built around), so why would they dump him now for a lesser player in Anthony?

Paul George comes across as a guy who will want to stay in Indiana.

Jim Buss is an idiot and certainly not his dad, because if his dad was still alive they would have did the right thing for the franchise and kept Howard. Right now LA still has the glamour and mystic, but lets not forget that was built on the back and vision of Jerry Buss.

Who really wants to play with Kobe right now?

 

[Argath]

Nick Young

 

[JimLeavy59]

Nick Young

He'll learn about putting up bricks from the best.

 

[Argath]

I'm fairly certain he's already mastered that trait

 

[ralaw]

Who really wants to play with Kobe right now?

TBH, I agree. The caliber of player they need to bring in isn't going to subject themselves to playing the "lil bro" role that Kobe tries to create. Kobe isn't ready to play second fiddle, but he no longer is good enough to carry a team. There are some things that Kobe has to accept if the franchise is going to be successful, but I don't think he is ready to accept that.

 

[JimLeavy59]

I'm fairly certain he's already mastered that trait

Did Young play AAU ball?

 

[Pitty]

I'm fairly certain he's already mastered that trait

:yep:

 

[Influence]

Paul George said he's open to playing for LA. :'(

This was taken out of context in an interview he did on ESPN radio. He also said this “My heart is still in Indiana,” the 23-year-old said. “… I’m still a Pacer, and hopefully I remain a Pacer. I’m happy where I’m at.”

 

[JimLeavy59]

 

[Influence]

There isn't really a place for this, but for all you pacer fans here at vsn.. (I can think of only 2) Here is a tribute video to show just how dominant the Pacers were a few years ago. Enjoy!

 

[Pitty]

He needs a team with a real coach, kid never went to college, never had any real guidance. He, simply put, doesn't know how to effectively play the position.

 

[JimLeavy59]

He needs a team with a real coach, kid never went to college, never had any real guidance. He, simply put, doesn't know how to effectively play the position.

Scott Skiles wasn't a good coach?

 

[Pitty]

Scott Skiles wasn't a good coach?

No.

 

[NAHSTE]

Even if you consider Skiles a good coach his reputation has always been that he's very rigid and doesn't necessarily connect well with young players.

 

[Bomberooski]

C.J. McCollum is going to be good in the league! Real excited about Lillard, McCollum, Batum and Aldridge lineup next season. Still not a playoff team at all but at least it looks like the Blazers improved and will be more fun to watch next season!

 

[Xixak]

LeBron is not going to the Lakers. Why would he go to LA to help Kobe win another championship? Miami puts James in a better situation to win. James has to stay with Miami, because he needs to be identified with a franchise.

This. Are people just daft or what? The Heat have $0 in guaranteed salary (although Haslem/Joel will probably pick up their player options for a total of 7M) which gives them over 50M to spend. They can max LeBron and re-sign Wade to a cheaper deal (I'm sure he'd accept one). That'd leave 25M+ to go after other guys. No reason for LBJ to go to LA when it'd be easier to stay in MIA and recruit players their.

Lol at having Kobe and Carmello Anthony on the same team........please. Melo enjoys playing in NY and he already is a much maligned player and that would only worsen going to LA. Also, Anthony hates (and rightfully so) D'Antoni. LA chose Pringles over Howard (who they should have built around), so why would they dump him now for a lesser player in Anthony?

I think the Lakers have an outside shot at Melo if the Knicks do really poorly this year, it's not a good chance though. I think NY sells Melo on 2015 free agency when they have just him and Felton on the books (and would need to re-sign Shumpert). Rondo, Eric Gordon, Love, Aldridge, Brook Lopez, Marc Gasol and Roy Hibbert are all either UFAs or have ETOs that year.

Paul George comes across as a guy who will want to stay in Indiana.

He doesn't have a choice he's an RFA. But yeah he looks like he wants to stay.

Jim Buss is an idiot and certainly not his dad, because if his dad was still alive they would have did the right thing for the franchise and kept Howard. Right now LA still has the glamour and mystic, but lets not forget that was built on the back and vision of Jerry Buss.

Actually he would've done the right thing and gotten Phil instead of D'Antoni. Dwight even said that was a big part of why he left.

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[Xixak]

He needs a team with a real coach, kid never went to college, never had any real guidance. He, simply put, doesn't know how to effectively play the position.

This. I think Jennings could actually be dangerous on a well-coached team where he doesn't have to be a primary scorer.

For example he would be lethal in Miami, unfortunately they can't sign him.

He should just take the QO and opt for 2014 FA. Teams are clearing cap for that and will likely overpay when they strike out on LBJ and co.

 

[jeffx]

Looks like the shit's going to hit the fan for Tim Duncan;

Wife Claims Tim Duncan Is Bisexual In Heated Divorce Proceedings
http://ow.ly/2yBLmV

 

[Argath]

I always kind've suspected that every time I hear him talk :shifty: