OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: MAY 2024

[Sheldon Shape]

Wow? They really gonna put Scoot, a rookie that started this season 19 years old with this group? Not sure he deserves this disrespect?

How did anyone okay putting out a list that puts down players? This can't be official can it? If so, it's a bad look.

Players should be celebrated, not denigrated.

 

[kjironman1]

How did anyone okay putting out a list that puts down players? This can't be official can it? If so, it's a bad look.

Players should be celebrated, not denigrated.

It's not official. It's a parody account I assume. The fact remains it's out there and people will see it. This is the world we live in now.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

It's not official. It's a parody account I assume. The fact remains it's out there and people will see it. This is the world we live in now.

Okay, that's what I thought.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Still convinced Scoot gonna be great.

 

[Pinwheel1]

but again, I think dismissal and ridicule pointed at Scoot is largely a function of how much pre-draft hype he had. He wouldn't be on that 'team' if he'd been the 16th pick

That is the downside of starting a rookie before he is ready. The kid started and played 36 minutes in his first game on the road against Kawhi and Paul George. Sure there are some benefits to that, but getting embarrassed at times can fuck with your confidence. He will be fine though.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

That is the downside of starting a rookie before he is ready. The kid started and played 36 minutes in his first game on the road against Kawhi and Paul George. Sure there are some benefits to that, but getting embarrassed at times can fuck with your confidence. He will be fine though.

Agreed, that's why I'm totally fine with Scoot coming off the bench next season.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Whyachi]

It's not official. It's a parody account I assume. The fact remains it's out there and people will see it. This is the world we live in now.

what team :::
-is going to rip on the Lakers the most?
-competes with Chicago merchandise?
-located right up the road from DC ?
-nabbed an All-Star PG in the process to develop and rebuild with rookie Scoot?

that answer is BOSTON. They have really mean fans. This "worst team" tweet is quite timid for the typical garbage Celtic fans spread.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Another Cleveland rumor ... Yeah would be interesting if they trade Jarrett Allen package for Ingram, Garland for Keldon Johnson. Probably don't trade Garland unless Mitchell firsts signs an extension.

 

[MickZagger]

that is your best comeback you have is that -- it's not about the win or losses as much as have we really seen any growth in the players under Billups ?

I mean we have seen some but not as much as I think we should have seen and the systems Billups is using is not helping THIS team they way they are / were built.

Bruh.

Talent level has way more to do with how bad we’ve sucked

 

[MickZagger]

That’s all it takes to get Garland?

 

[HansenYang]

That’s all it takes to get Garland?

No.
I can see a Garland / Ingram swap wuth the Pels though

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[HansenYang]

How about Jerami Grant.
That is about what the #3 in this draft will yield.

 

[Pinwheel1]

How about Jerami Grant.
That is about what the #3 in this draft will yield.

They kind of have a Jerami with Jabari Smith. Not sure what the Rockets think they can get who is better than what they have.
They must be thinking # 3 in addition to a couple of their young prospects.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

No point for Portland unless Risacher drops.

 

[Natebishop3]

No point for Portland unless Risacher drops.

Or Sarr but I don’t see that happening.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Or Sarr but I don’t see that happening.

Exactly--unless something crazy happens, I would be pretty surprised if those Frenchies don't go 1-2. As "up in the air" as this draft is, I really think it starts at pick #3; there are several players I could realistically see in that spot.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

No point for Portland unless Risacher drops.

I'd do it just to rid ourselves of the black hole and his salary. I'd pretty easily take #3 for Grant. Might be able to move up with 14 to get someone at 1 or 2.

 

[Whyachi]

Sixers floated rumors today. They're going after Paul George, and willing to offer max contract to Jimmy Butler. (don't take the mini max and a Morey promise)

 

[Natebishop3]

Exactly--unless something crazy happens, I would be pretty surprised if those Frenchies don't go 1-2. As "up in the air" as this draft is, I really think it starts at pick #3; there are several players I could realistically see in that spot.

I think we are actually in a good spot because there’s a bunch of guys from 3-6 that I don’t even want.

 

[kjironman1]

Exactly--unless something crazy happens, I would be pretty surprised if those Frenchies don't go 1-2. As "up in the air" as this draft is, I really think it starts at pick #3; there are several players I could realistically see in that spot.

Yeah but can you get the second pick for 3&7?
Is that even worth it?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I think we are actually in a good spot because there’s a bunch of guys from 3-6 that I don’t even want.

who?

 

[inconceivable]

Yeah but can you get the second pick for 3&7?
Is that even worth it?

I'd not pay to trade up in this draft

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Pinwheel1]

who?

Clingan and Topic are two who come to mind for me. Both are excellent players but we don't need them.
Plus have the Clingans and Vulcans ever played well with one another?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I'd not pay to trade up in this draft

The thing is, I think the first two teams should switch places. Risacher makes more sense for Atlanta, and Sarr makes more sense for Washington. Now, Atlanta could just TAKE Risacher, but I wonder if they'll try to get something out of Washington.

I think it helps to be ignorant about the players. Ironically, the more you find out, the more you're likely to fall in love with a prospect and forget that VERY FEW of these guys are likely to be difference makers (and the ones that are will take YEARS to get there).

 

[kjironman1]

The thing is, I think the first two teams should switch places. Risacher makes more sense for Atlanta, and Sarr makes more sense for Washington. Now, Atlanta could just TAKE Risacher, but I wonder if they'll try to get something out of Washington.

I think it helps to be ignorant about the players. Ironically, the more you find out, the more you're likely to fall in love with a prospect and forget that VERY FEW of these guys are likely to be difference makers (and the ones that are will take YEARS to get there).

It seems like the Blazers have a few years at least?