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What's the skinny in this cat? Complete suckage or potential?
 
my money's on Austin Rivers.
Mo Bamba has no ground game at all, and once they hit the mat it's over.
 
RonBrewer said:
What's the skinny in this cat? Complete suckage or potential?
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He's very athletic, he's a really solid shot blocker and rebounder, he can shoot the three well and finishes around the hoop. He doesn't put the ball on the floor too well and he isn't some kind of facilitator. I really like him... for what we need.
 
blazerkor said:
He's very athletic, he's a really solid shot blocker and rebounder, he can shoot the three well and finishes around the hoop. He doesn't put the ball on the floor too well and he isn't some kind of facilitator. I really like him... for what we need.
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I'm not a CAP or CBA guy. So he gets waived by Lakers, what's the chances we can get him, what would he cost us?
 
RonBrewer said:
I'm not a CAP or CBA guy. So he gets waived by Lakers, what's the chances we can get him, what would he cost us?
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I think Mo can get more than the TPMLE but I think the full MLE would get him here and maybe even leave us with some extra MLE money after that.
 
blazerkor said:
I think Mo can get more than the TPMLE but I think the full MLE would get him here and maybe even leave us with some extra MLE money after that.
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The guy literally hasn't played the last couple years because he hasn't been good enough on an Orlando Magic team and a Lakers team. He's not worth the MLE. Not now. I would take a flyer on him but wouldn't be surprised if he was absolute trash.
 
The 'idea' of Bamba seems to have always been greater than the production or the reality of Bamba. He has skills that would fit incredibly well on the Blazers, but he seems not to be able to put those together. He has only played over 20 mpg once in his career. He just doesn't seem to be able to stay on the court or be able to be valuable enough to his current to to be on the court. But his Per/36 numbers still seem worth taking a chance on....for a 'prove it' type contract.

Per 36 minutes (career)
Points - 15.0
Rebounds - 11.6
Assists - 1.8
Blocks - 2.7
FG% - .476
3-pt% - .359

Given the almost complete lack of height and defensive length on the Blazers, he certainly seems worth a shot here.
 
AmirIcon said:
The guy literally hasn't played the last couple years because he hasn't been good enough on an Orlando Magic team and a Lakers team. He's not worth the MLE. Not now. I would take a flyer on him but wouldn't be surprised if he was absolute trash.
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Right, I don't think he's a guy you can build your team around and out of that group of Magic 5s I'd obviously rather have WCJ, I also think that he did get on the court, look at the numbers but Mo Wagner was getting some of those minutes and Bol Bol was getting some of those minutes. That doesn't mean that Mo Bamba isn't good he just isn't good at passing, he's not the best at the P&R at this point in his career, he doesn't put the ball on the floor well so he has limitations. He makes open threes, he dunks the ball when he gets it down low and he rebounds well. Look at his per 36 numbers. They're pretty damn good.
 
blazerkor said:
Right, I don't think he's a guy you can build your team around and out of that group of Magic 5s I'd obviously rather have WCJ, I also think that he did get on the court, look at the numbers but Mo Wagner was getting some of those minutes and Bol Bol was getting some of those minutes. That doesn't mean that Mo Bamba isn't good he just isn't good at passing, he's not the best at the P&R at this point in his career, he doesn't put the ball on the floor well so he has limitations. He makes open threes, he dunks the ball when he gets it down low and he rebounds well. Look at his per 36 numbers. They're pretty damn good.
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Not getting minutes on a horrible team is not a good sign. He has been there for years. Then, he gets moved to the Lakers in a change of scenery and can't get off the bench. I wouldn't count on him being a major contributor, but I would take a flyer on him and other similar former lotto picks. He obviously has skill, he just hasn't put it together yet. I'd take him over Eubanks as a backup.
 
RonBrewer said:
Phenomenal, well thought out, feedback.
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There are a few reasons why some critics might consider Mo Bamba to be a less effective player in the NBA:

  1. Limited offensive skill set: Mo Bamba is primarily known for his size and shot-blocking ability rather than his offensive game. At the time, his offensive skills were still a work in progress. While he has shown potential as a shooter with a decent three-point shot, his scoring ability inside the paint and overall offensive repertoire were considered limited. This can make him predictable and easier to defend against in certain situations.

  2. Lack of strength and physicality: Bamba's slender frame and lack of strength were seen as potential weaknesses in the NBA. His ability to hold his ground against stronger opponents and compete for rebounds was a concern. Physicality is an important aspect of the game, especially for big men, and Bamba needed to work on developing his body and adding strength to be more effective in the paint.

  3. Inconsistency and limited playing time: In his early years in the NBA, Bamba struggled to find consistent playing time. This lack of consistent minutes on the court can hinder a player's development and prevent them from gaining valuable experience. Bamba's limited playing time made it difficult for him to establish a rhythm and showcase his skills consistently.
It's important to remember that player evaluations can change over time, and Mo Bamba may have made improvements since my knowledge cutoff. Evaluating a player's performance requires considering multiple factors, such as their development, opportunities, and role within the team. However, Mo Bamba also is known for sucking ass.
 
By ChatGPT.

We are talking about (at best) the 9th man here. Probably more likely the 10th. You could do a lot worse (for bigs) than Mo Bamba.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
We are talking about (at best) the 9th man here. Probably more likely the 10th. You could do a lot worse (for bigs) than Mo Bamba.
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No argument there. Question is how much will it cost to bring him in. Full MLE--no dice. Tax MLE...maybe. BAE, sure, no problem.
 
perkinsfor3 said:
There are a few reasons why some critics might consider Mo Bamba to be a less effective player in the NBA:

  1. Limited offensive skill set: Mo Bamba is primarily known for his size and shot-blocking ability rather than his offensive game. At the time, his offensive skills were still a work in progress. While he has shown potential as a shooter with a decent three-point shot, his scoring ability inside the paint and overall offensive repertoire were considered limited. This can make him predictable and easier to defend against in certain situations.

  2. Lack of strength and physicality: Bamba's slender frame and lack of strength were seen as potential weaknesses in the NBA. His ability to hold his ground against stronger opponents and compete for rebounds was a concern. Physicality is an important aspect of the game, especially for big men, and Bamba needed to work on developing his body and adding strength to be more effective in the paint.

  3. Inconsistency and limited playing time: In his early years in the NBA, Bamba struggled to find consistent playing time. This lack of consistent minutes on the court can hinder a player's development and prevent them from gaining valuable experience. Bamba's limited playing time made it difficult for him to establish a rhythm and showcase his skills consistently.
It's important to remember that player evaluations can change over time, and Mo Bamba may have made improvements since my knowledge cutoff. Evaluating a player's performance requires considering multiple factors, such as their development, opportunities, and role within the team. However, Mo Bamba also is known for sucking ass.
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Is this his pre-draft evaluation from 2018? If so....how is that even close to being relevant?
 
PtldPlatypus said:
No argument there. Question is how much will it cost to bring him in. Full MLE--no dice. Tax MLE...maybe. BAE, sure, no problem.
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using BAE hard caps a team. Unless there is some significant cap reduction for the Blazers, I'd wonder if they can afford to hard-cap themselves again. The might be close to the apron when everybody is signed (Grant-Thybulle-Scoot-Murray-Rupert-Eubanks?). And that would pretty much kill their TPE option
 
PtldPlatypus said:
No argument there. Question is how much will it cost to bring him in. Full MLE--no dice. Tax MLE...maybe. BAE, sure, no problem.
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More and more bigs are getting cut (PHX just cut one that I am also interested in). I wouldn't be surprised if he only gets the minimum this year due to the new CBA fears.
 
wizenheimer said:
using BAE hard caps a team. Unless there is some significant cap reduction for the Blazers, I'd wonder if they can afford to hard-cap themselves again. The might be close to the apron when everybody is signed (Grant-Thybulle-Scoot-Murray-Rupert-Eubanks?). And that would pretty much kill their TPE option
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Just out of curiosity how many teams were hard-capped last season?
 
wizenheimer said:
using BAE hard caps a team. Unless there is some significant cap reduction for the Blazers, I'd wonder if they can afford to hard-cap themselves again. The might be close to the apron when everybody is signed (Grant-Thybulle-Scoot-Murray-Rupert-Eubanks?). And that would pretty much kill their TPE option
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Forgot about that.

Really depends on how much they pay to retain Grant and Thybulle. Deals starting at 25 & 6 respectively are pretty easily manageable under the apron. Deals starting at 28 & 9...not so much.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Forgot about that.

Really depends on how much they pay to retain Grant and Thybulle. Deals starting at 25 & 6 respectively are pretty easily manageable under the apron. Deals starting at 28 & 9...not so much.
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let's see....assuming Knox was released Blazers are at 110M in guarantees; for 8 players. Say Grant + Thybulle = 32M. So 142M. Scoot+Murray+Rupert = 14M. So, Portland is at 156M; for 13 players. Apron is at 169M. So there is a margin there for a full-MLE and maybe even the BAE. But the TPE would be dead and any trades bringing in more incoming salary than outgoing would also be DOA. Which might be a major obstacle if Dame wants out

without knowing if Cronin is going to pull any cap-reduction rabbits out of his hat I'm assuming that the Blazers stay with a tax-MLE and avoid the hard cap next season. Of course, this is the Vulcan controlled Blazers so the drop-dad line might be the tax threshold, not the apron
 
Natebishop3 said:
Mo Bamba?

I think I’d prefer Less Bamba.
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Sign him. Vets minimum? Yes. Part of tax-MLE with other moves? Yes.
 
wizenheimer said:
let's see....assuming Knox was released Blazers are at 110M in guarantees; for 8 players. Say Grant + Thybulle = 32M. So 142M. Scoot+Murray+Rupert = 14M. So, Portland is at 156M; for 13 players. Apron is at 169M. So there is a margin there for a full-MLE and maybe even the BAE. But the TPE would be dead and any trades bringing in more incoming salary than outgoing would also be DOA. Which might be a major obstacle if Dame wants out

without knowing if Cronin is going to pull any cap-reduction rabbits out of his hat I'm assuming that the Blazers stay with a tax-MLE and avoid the hard cap next season. Of course, this is the Vulcan controlled Blazers so the drop-dad line might be the tax threshold, not the apron
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Not worried about the Vuclans like some of you are. I think they have been cheap so we do have some flexibility this summer, not that it looks like anyone is worth the full MLE. My question is how does being hard-capped affect the full TPE? It expires around the deadline... let's say we are just under the hard cap line, can we use the full 8.2 million and go over it? or do we have to be under by the amount of the player's contract that we are absorbing?
 
Is he better than Eubanks? Say what you want about his talents, but he was at least available.
 
I don't know if it was mentioned above and I missed it, but the ESPN article about him being released said he was hobbled by an ankle injury last spring. That puts his barely getting off the bench for LAL in a better light.
 
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