2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[trojanfan12]

He could become a very efficient 3-and-D player for L.A.

That would be nice to see. Either way on a 1 year deal, it's no risk, potential high reward.

 

[knowyourenemy]

That would be nice to see. Either way on a 1 year deal, it's no risk, potential high reward.

Agreed. I'm just surprised that I'm finally saying something positive about a Lakers move and I end up in a disagreement with a Lakers fan over whether the guy can shoot or not. Everyone was projecting KCP to get a huge deal 6 months ago because he was on fire from 3-point range and had been good defensively.

I don't know what happened but his numbers dropped off. He shot 37.2% before the All-Star break and only 30.6% afterward. Either way, that doesn't say "can't shoot" to me. With some work, there's no reason to think he can't become a consistent 35-40% 3-point shooter.

 

[Gman]

Agreed. I'm just surprised that I'm finally saying something positive about a Lakers move and I end up in a disagreement with a Lakers fan over whether the guy can shoot or not. Everyone was projecting KCP to get a huge deal 6 months ago because he was on fire from 3-point range and had been good defensively.

I don't know what happened but his numbers dropped off. He shot 37.2% before the All-Star break and only 30.6% afterward. Either way, that doesn't say "can't shoot" to me. With some work, there's no reason to think he can't become a consistent 35-40% 3-point shooter.

It's his whole body of work at this point... guy has never been a consistent shooter. Ever. And he's entering his 5th NBA season.

 

[knowyourenemy]

It's his whole body of work at this point... guy has never been a consistent shooter. Ever. And he's entering his 5th NBA season.

Sure, but plenty of guys get better over time and it's not like he's been a complete scrub at shooting, just inconsistent.

Most of the improvement I'd project would be based on playing with a guy who many think will be one of the best facilitators in the league moving forward. Theoretically, he'd be getting better looks with Lonzo Ball and so his efficiency should improve. But -- who knows. I just wouldn't be shocked to see him have an efficient year from 3-point range.

 

[Heatles84]

 

[Vyle203]

Wonder where Anderson would go. He's the tricky part of the deal I'm sure.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Wonder where Anderson would go. He's the tricky part of the deal I'm sure.

Brooklyn, baby! That Nets pick won't be a top 5 pick either!

 

[Vyle203]

Brooklyn, baby! That Nets pick won't be a top 5 pick either!

 

[knowyourenemy]

But really, Ryan Anderson would maybe take them out of contention for the #1 pick but I doubt moves them much further than 3rd or so.

 

[Vyle203]

But really, Ryan Anderson would maybe take them out of contention for the #1 pick but I doubt moves them much further than 3rd or so.

Yea he's a nice piece for a good team, but I don't think he makes any bad team exponentially better.

 

[Mecca]

Nah, it's a beautiful morning because we have a competent front office that won't make crazy decisions. I.E Pope is a decent enough player, we got him on a 1 year, and we're pretty much set up for what should be a good player development year. Sure beats waking up to seeing my team sign Mozgov for 4 years, 72 mil...

This....all of this.

There is literally no downside to this.

 

[Mecca]

Yea he's a nice piece for a good team, but I don't think he makes any bad team exponentially better.

Spurs would be a decent landing place if he didn't have years left on his deal.

Honestly, They should send his ass back where they got him from....

NOLA.

I'd rather take Anderson back than Reggie Jackson.

I don't see how they think Reggie and Jrue can play together.

 

[Mecca]

He can score some but shooting isn't his strength.

I think, if I'm going with a pie in the sky type optimism, he could go the Derozan route.

Do I believe that?

Hell no....

I think he's more Kerry Kittles.

Solid, not spectacular.....but could develop into more.

 

[Vyle203]

Spurs would be a decent landing place if he didn't have years left on his deal.

Honestly, They should send his ass back where they got him from....

NOLA.

I'd rather take Anderson back than Reggie Jackson.

I don't see how they think Reggie and Jrue can play together.

Whatcha think of this? Lol

 

[Black Adam]

I'm not so sure getting Pope is worth singing a song over... maybe a head nod.

meh, i can work with a head nod...

 

[Mecca]

Whatcha think of this? Lol

I love it for everyone except Eric Gordon...lol

He just escaped Nola!!!

Anderson, Love, Gallo type of 4 would be great next to Drummond.

 

[Vyle203]

I love it for everyone except Eric Gordon...lol

He just escaped Nola!!!

Anderson, Love, Gallo type of 4 would be great next to Drummond.

Lol right? Poor guy. And he's playing so well.

 

[Black Adam]

Let's not count our chickens...

fuck you, you guys lose the pick for wishing Rondo on us...

 

[Mecca]

I don't know but still think they'll be better than the following teams at least:

Brooklyn
Phoenix
Sacramento
Orlando
Chicago

Then there is also a chance they're better than a team like Dallas or the Knicks (especially if they trade Melo)

I am still the only one drinking the Cow Bell Kool Aid.

I think they will be the tallest midget on this list.

 

[Vyle203]

fuck you, you guys lose the pick for wishing Rondo on us...

Please please please let it happen.