Achievement: *Big Three* - unlocked

[Blazinaway]

Again. Talking about Philly like they should not have been in that game is just wrong. That team plays hard and has some good players. Way better than their record would state. They simply made a couple bad decisions going down the stretch or they might win that game in Reg. Of course so did Aminu. Still cannot watch him on the offensive end.

yeah, and they are missing Embid and Simmons and have a shot at two top 5-6 picks this draft, bright future there if they don't F it up

 

[Reep]

One part I like in all this is that it gives us much more flexibility on our picks this summer. Before Nurk Fever, I would have thought we needed to really take a moon shot at trying to find that third person. We aren't completely there yet, but Nurk looks like he could be that third person, which allows for much greater flexibility on what we do with the picks.

 

[0-Our!]

Nate - I know we have had our differences before.

But this might be the best thread title and post I have ever seen.


COME HERE YOU!

 

[0-Our!]

One part I like in all this is that it gives us much more flexibility on our picks this summer. Before Nurk Fever, I would have thought we needed to really take a moon shot at trying to find that third person. We aren't completely there yet, but Nurk looks like he could be that third person, which allows for much greater flexibility on what we do with the picks.

I think w/o question BIG Nurk IS our guy! You're right, "we aren't completely there yet...," I love this; look @ what's happened (actual play, chemistry, fun factor for all, etc.) already. I can't wait for the increased cohesion between our guys & the damage they WILL do not only this yr. but ALSO next!

 

[Pinwheel1]

I think I have said this a few times.....things can change in a hurry in the NBA. Fans who try to project how teams will be 2-3 years from now are kidding themselves. You never know when an injury will occur or how adding one player can change the dynamic of a team. And those players don't have to come via a high priced FA's or a high draft pick. There are players all over the world now who can help. Late 1st round picks, 2nd round picks, undrafted FA's, trades for little used players........ Sometimes it takes smart GM's, (i.e trading for Kawai Leonard) while other times it takes a little luck. (i.e Draymond Green) There is no reason a team should be stuck in mediocrity just because they don't get a top draft pick. Management just needs to be smart.

Neil needs to find one more piece.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think I have said this a few times.....things can change in a hurry in the NBA. Fans who try to project how teams will be 2-3 years from now are kidding themselves. You never know when an injury will occur or how adding one player can change the dynamic of a team. And those players don't have to come via a high priced FA's or a high draft pick. There are players all over the world now who can help. Late 1st round picks, 2nd round picks, undrafted FA's, trades for little used players........ Sometimes it takes smart GM's, (i.e trading for Kawai Leonard) while other times it takes a little luck. (i.e Draymond Green) There is no reason a team should be stuck in mediocrity just because they don't get a top draft pick. Management just needs to be smart.

Neil needs to find one more piece.

CJ for Butler. It makes a lot of sense for both teams, and it would significantly improve our perimeter defense. Our biggest hole is power forward, but frankly there just aren't that many young talented fours out there right now.

 

[Pinwheel1]

CJ for Butler. It makes a lot of sense for both teams, and it would significantly improve our perimeter defense. Our biggest hole is power forward, but frankly there just aren't that many young talented fours out there right now.

Yeah but our biggest hole would still be PF even after that move. I don't think CJ is the issue for our poor perimeter defense. Once again it was our forwards that gave up the most three's last night. (Saric was 4-7, Covington 4-8) Are Harkless and Aminu that bad of perimeter defenders, or is it our defensive strategy? They sure as hell were not helping out on the guards last night. (their starters were 0-14 and are terrible)

I am all for getting Butler, but great offensive players are not easy to find. I keep CJ.