Kawhi Leonard?

[e_blazer]

I'm saying that CJ's defensive deficiencies--while not as great as his offensive contribution--are significant enough that they greatly reduce his overall benefit to the team.

I'm saying that the team's net rating with both Dame and CJ on the floor is less than the rating with Dame playing and CJ resting (or so I've been told; I haven't looked up the data myself).

I'm saying that when CJ is on, he's an amazing scorer, but I've seen so much over-dribbling and tunnel-vision from him that I find it difficult to trust him to be able to contribute when it matters.

I'm saying that comparing CJ's salary with his impact on the team, that if a hypothetical deal occurred in which CJ and ET were dealt for a player who left that next year, Neil would likely be able to fill his roster spot with a player that could provide comparable two-way impact.

I'm not saying "cut CJ"; but I am saying that trading CJ and Turner for Kawhi would be a no-brainer. That was the point of the post that generated all this response, that even looking at the absolute worst-case result of such a deal, I could make an argument for it.

You and I both know that a CJ+ET for Kawhi deal is never happening, but I don't doubt for a second that Neil would jump all over it if the opportunity for one were to present itself.

I don't doubt that NO would make such a trade (in the alternative universe in which it might actually happen) IF he were convinced that Kawhi is healthy AND he would re-sign here after he opts out of his contract. I am concerned about the first condition and I seriously doubt the second one. Trading away a player as good as CJ is for one year of Kawhi would be massively stupid. Dame would have every right to demand a trade if he found himself as the lone scorer for the Blazers after Kawhi took up residence in LA.

 

[dviss1]

They're not your type. They are too old for you. The concubines are all over 21 years old

Imma need you to stop breaking forum rules or I'll be the tattletale IDGAF.

You need to stop with thus line of personal attack and stop it now.

 

[dviss1]

I'm saying that CJ's defensive deficiencies--while not as great as his offensive contribution--are significant enough that they greatly reduce his overall benefit to the team.

I'm saying that the team's net rating with both Dame and CJ on the floor is less than the rating with Dame playing and CJ resting (or so I've been told; I haven't looked up the data myself).

I'm saying that when CJ is on, he's an amazing scorer, but I've seen so much over-dribbling and tunnel-vision from him that I find it difficult to trust him to be able to contribute when it matters.

I'm saying that comparing CJ's salary with his impact on the team, that if a hypothetical deal occurred in which CJ and ET were dealt for a player who left that next year, Neil would likely be able to fill his roster spot with a player that could provide comparable two-way impact.

I'm not saying "cut CJ"; but I am saying that trading CJ and Turner for Kawhi would be a no-brainer. That was the point of the post that generated all this response, that even looking at the absolute worst-case result of such a deal, I could make an argument for it.

You and I both know that a CJ+ET for Kawhi deal is never happening, but I don't doubt for a second that Neil would jump all over it if the opportunity for one were to present itself.

CJ is a much better defender than this board gives credit for.

 

[CupWizier]

I'm saying that CJ's defensive deficiencies--while not as great as his offensive contribution--are significant enough that they greatly reduce his overall benefit to the team.

I'm saying that the team's net rating with both Dame and CJ on the floor is less than the rating with Dame playing and CJ resting (or so I've been told; I haven't looked up the data myself).

I'm saying that when CJ is on, he's an amazing scorer, but I've seen so much over-dribbling and tunnel-vision from him that I find it difficult to trust him to be able to contribute when it matters.

I'm saying that comparing CJ's salary with his impact on the team, that if a hypothetical deal occurred in which CJ and ET were dealt for a player who left that next year, Neil would likely be able to fill his roster spot with a player that could provide comparable two-way impact.

I'm not saying "cut CJ"; but I am saying that trading CJ and Turner for Kawhi would be a no-brainer. That was the point of the post that generated all this response, that even looking at the absolute worst-case result of such a deal, I could make an argument for it.

You and I both know that a CJ+ET for Kawhi deal is never happening, but I don't doubt for a second that Neil would jump all over it if the opportunity for one were to present itself.

That's not what you originally stated. You said this team with Dame, Nurk, Collins, Moe with cap space would be as good as the team is now. How has cap space ever got us a player back of McCollums caliber?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

That's not what you originally stated. You said this team with Dame, Nurk, Collins, Moe with cap space would be as good as the team is now. How has cap space ever got us a player back of McCollums caliber?

I'm sorry for your inability to properly interpret my posts. Thoughts and prayers to you, sir.

 

[CupWizier]

I'm sorry for your inability to properly interpret my posts. Thoughts and prayers to you, sir.

I interpreted it just fine. You didn't properly explain what you now claim you meant. Don't blame me.

 

[Lanny]

I'm saying that CJ's defensive deficiencies--while not as great as his offensive contribution--are significant enough that they greatly reduce his overall benefit to the team.

I'm saying that the team's net rating with both Dame and CJ on the floor is less than the rating with Dame playing and CJ resting (or so I've been told; I haven't looked up the data myself).

I'm saying that when CJ is on, he's an amazing scorer, but I've seen so much over-dribbling and tunnel-vision from him that I find it difficult to trust him to be able to contribute when it matters.

I'm saying that comparing CJ's salary with his impact on the team, that if a hypothetical deal occurred in which CJ and ET were dealt for a player who left that next year, Neil would likely be able to fill his roster spot with a player that could provide comparable two-way impact.

I'm not saying "cut CJ"; but I am saying that trading CJ and Turner for Kawhi would be a no-brainer. That was the point of the post that generated all this response, that even looking at the absolute worst-case result of such a deal, I could make an argument for it.

You and I both know that a CJ+ET for Kawhi deal is never happening, but I don't doubt for a second that Neil would jump all over it if the opportunity for one were to present itself.

All this time, I thought you were sane.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

All this time, I thought you were sane.

I put up a good front.

 

[Lanny]

I put up a good front.

With a reply like that I can say with a degree of certainty, you're a good man, platypus.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

With a reply like that I can say with a degree of certainty, you're a good man, platypus.

All this time, I thought you were sane...

 

[Orion Bailey]

All this time, I thought you were sane...

HAHAHA
Full circle of sanity!!!!

 

[Lanny]

All this time, I thought you were sane...

Just goes to show you how flawed you are.