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AldoTrapani said:
dude a top 10 pick and a young locked up borderline star in Dlo? You can get decent players (not necessarily stars) to all the sudden loading up your bench and depth just like that..

This is actually fantastic news for the warriors. Say curry was healthy all year they probably would have been in the 7-9th seed range which I call no man’s land. Also now Draymond all the sudden probably doesn’t blow up behind the scenes because everybody is on the same page that this year is a wash. But if curry was still playing all year and they continued to struggle whose to say Green doesn’t cause friction and shit..
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Yeah I guess we will see, the value of that pick also depends on the depth of the draft and calling DLo a borderline Star is jumping the gun a bit, I don’t think the league values him in that way.
 
LayneStaley said:
They can tank all they want, there are at least 5 teams that will finish with worst records and to be honest who are they tanking for? This draft isn’t top heavy, there are no generational talents or anything like that coming out imo, I actually don’t like it at all.
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I don't think there are 5 teams worse than the Warriors this season.
 
LayneStaley said:
Yeah I guess we will see, the value of that pick also depends on the depth of the draft and calling DLo a borderline Star is jumping the gun a bit, I don’t think the league values him in that way.
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well he was an all star last year. I don’t think he a superstar or anything but he’s a nice trade piece
 
theprunetang said:
I don't think there are 5 teams worse than the Warriors this season.
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They are probably in that Knicks, Bulls, Grizzlies, Hornets, Cavs group. But again tanking works better when there’s someone worth tanking for.

I’d be freaking out if this was last year and Zion was on his way there.
 
LayneStaley said:
They are probably in that Knicks, Bulls, Grizzlies, Hornets, Cavs group. But again tanking works better when there’s someone worth tanking for.

I’d be freaking out if this was last year and Zion was on his way there.
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Meh often times ROY are not even first picks
 
AldoTrapani said:
Meh often times ROY are not even first picks
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Correct, so what’s the advantage of tanking for a high pick in a draft with no clear cut stud difference maker? Those picks are valued by who is available to take with the pick, no one is trading the farm for any of the top 5 guys coming out this year unless something DRAMATICALLY changes between now and the draft.
 
LayneStaley said:
They are probably in that Knicks, Bulls, Grizzlies, Hornets, Cavs group. But again tanking works better when there’s someone worth tanking for.

I’d be freaking out if this was last year and Zion was on his way there.
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They are worse. Much worse. They have Draymond, D'Angelo and basically a Summer League team.
 
theprunetang said:
They are worse. Much worse. They have Draymond, D'Angelo and basically a Summer League team.
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That’s 2 better players than the Cavs or Hornets have to throw out there lol. I don’t care if they get a top 5 pick in this draft, this is the best year for us they could of tanked.
 
LayneStaley said:
Correct, so what’s the advantage of tanking for a high pick in a draft with no clear cut stud difference maker? Those picks are valued by who is available to take with the pick, no one is trading the farm for any of the top 5 guys coming out this year unless something DRAMATICALLY changes between now and the draft.
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I’m saying they don’t need the number 1 pick persay 5-10 range is solid as well and other teams would be willing to pick there if a team loves a guy
 
LayneStaley said:
That’s 2 better players than the Cavs or Hornets have to throw out there lol. I don’t care if they get a top 5 pick in this draft, this is the best year for us they could of tanked.
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College basketball hasn't even started yet. You have no idea how the draft will shape out yet in terms of top end talent.
 
DDolla said:
This Warriors team just proves you that Curry can’t carry a team without 3 all-star teammates to help him. Dame been carrying the Blazers every year to the playoffs without any All-Star teammate with him. MJ is correct that Steph is not a HOFer just yet.
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Man, this post is pretty bad, even for you.

None of those guys were All-Stars prior to upsetting the Nuggets in the 1st round 2 years before winning a title.

But yeah let's pretend 5 games in October discredits their whole dynasty and everything Curry accomplished.
 
hoopsjock said:
College basketball hasn't even started yet. You have no idea how the draft will shape out yet in terms of top end talent.
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I know according to every “expert” out there this is a down year, maybe that’s because there are no “phenoms” or maybe it’s because the best part of this draft might be the depth of the international class. These kids have been scouted since 8th grade though and if there was a “generational talent” like Duncan, LBJ, or even Zion we would all be hearing about it, go read the scouting reports on the preseason projected top 10 and tell me if anyone gets you really excited. I also said things could change by the draft in another post but as of now I’m more than ok with GS getting a top 5 pick in this draft if it means I get to watch them get beat down night after night all season long.
 
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LayneStaley said:
I know according to every “expert” out there this is a down year, maybe that’s because there are no “phenoms” or maybe it’s because the best part of this draft might be the depth of the international class. These kids have been scouted since 8th grade though and if there was a “generational talent” like Duncan, LBJ, or even Zion we would all be hearing about it, go read the scouting reports on the preseason projected top 10 and tell me if anyone gets you really excited. I also said things could change by the draft in another post but as of now I’m more than ok with GS getting a top 5 pick in this draft if it means I get to watch them get beat down night after night all season long.
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Zion was not considered a generational talent before last college basketball season started.
 
hoopsjock said:
Zion was not considered a generational talent before last college basketball season started.
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Exactly. Barrett was expected to go higher than him. Most mock drafts had Zion around 4-5 spot this time of last year.

Curry's injury doesn't even matter that much. I actually hate it not only because I hate players getting injured but also because Curry's myth will continue as they rack up losses without him, and then again with him. They've been absolutely murdered twice in a week by teams that will likely not even make the playoffs. Down 70-37 to OKC at half and yesterday lost first quarter 43-14 and were 83-54 down when he was injured. Their loss had nothing to do with Curry getting injured but people will forever think it did.
 
LayneStaley said:
I know according to every “expert” out there this is a down year, maybe that’s because there are no “phenoms” or maybe it’s because the best part of this draft might be the depth of the international class. These kids have been scouted since 8th grade though and if there was a “generational talent” like Duncan, LBJ, or even Zion we would all be hearing about it, go read the scouting reports on the preseason projected top 10 and tell me if anyone gets you really excited. I also said things could change by the draft in another post but as of now I’m more than ok with GS getting a top 5 pick in this draft if it means I get to watch them get beat down night after night all season long.
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I just heard on the radio that the Warriors don't have their first round pick next year. Gave it up for Russell in the trade. Not sure if this is true.
 
some way premature-too-early notes on other team's players that have have been discussed here, either because of their contract extensions or a comparison to a Blazer

* Pascal Siakam is averaging 28pts, 9reb, 4ast, 2blk, 2stl while shooting .444 on three's with a .626 TS%

* Domantas Sabonis is averaging 23pts, 10reb, 2ast while shooting .429 on three's (only 2/game) with a .633 TS%

* Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 22pts, 5reb, 11ast while shooting .381 on three's with a .571 TS%

* Bradley Beal is averaging 27pts, 6reb, 8ast, 2stls while shooting .333 on three's with a .517 TS%

* Devin Booker is averaging 24pts, 4reb, 6ast while shooting .419 on three's with a .583TS%
 
THE HCP said:
No Embid against us........ is it just me or does it seem like the Blazers are always playing teams with one of their best players out?
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Embiid and Philly don't believe he will be suspended.
 
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