2022 NBA Offseason thread

[DJ Fieri]

What does that even mean? I don't follow every team, i have a life. Statistically he wasn't better, the results weren't better either, especially in the playoffs.

Crowder was good, but Tucker was the perfect fit on that team.

 

[ElPatron1]

Crowder was better than Tucker on the Heat. Crowder was good, but Tucker was the perfect fit on that team.

Good fit is over rated, especially if it leads to worse results.

 

[shopson67]

Yea that Westbrook-defensive-player story could be a lot of crap thrown-out there and every wet-behind-the-ears sports reporter is gobbling it up. But I agree, that coach-of-the-year story had me laughing too.

The talk has been about pushing the ball and team speed, so in that aspect, Russ makes some sense. Factor in his past disinterest in defense and shaky shot and that sense fades quickly.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Good fit is over rated, especially if it leads to worse results.

LOL at blaming Tucker for Miami not doing as well as when they had Crowder.

 

[shopson67]

Why would they cut him?

He makes 13 mil and is a good backup.

I'm sure they can find a trade if they wanted .

Instead of signing Brown, the Lakers should have picked up.Austin Rivers.

Surprised he's still looking for a job. Is he a terrible teammate or something?

 

[DJ Fieri]

The talk has been about pushing the ball and team speed, so in that aspect, Russ makes some sense. Factor in his past disinterest in defense and shaky shot and that sense fades quickly.

Yep.

Brown was my least fave FA add but Ham is saying he was acquired to help on defense.

 

[shopson67]

Good fit is over rated, especially if it leads to worse results.

So the Tucker/Crowder difference is the sole reason for those results, lol?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Surprised he's still looking for a job. Is he a terrible teammate or something?

Rivers is the textbook definition of career journeyman role player.

 

[DJ Fieri]

So the Tucker/Crowder difference is the sole reason for those results, lol?

Just waiting for BKS to show up and rip this fool.

 

[The Q]

Yep.

Brown was my least fave FA add but Ham is saying he was acquired to help on defense.

I liked the brown add.

Reasonable wing defender and shot 35% from 3 last year

For the minimum that’s a fun get

 

[shopson67]

Rivers is the textbook definition of career journeyman role player.

7 teams in 9 years thus far

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

What does that even mean? I don't follow every team, i have a life. Statistically he wasn't better, the results weren't better either, especially in the playoffs.

I see your point.

But, you can't always judge a player's worth by looking at the stat sheet.

 

[trojanfan12]

I have seen this declaration elsewhere, but if there is any truth to it, Green Eggs and Ham is stating in public that he believes Westbrook will be a starter and thrive in his new role under the new coaching staff's tutelage as a defensive player. I am not sold on the notion that Irving will be in LA soon. It may take until next summer as is beginning to emerge.

Darvin Ham: Russell Westbrook will be a starter for Lakers and flourish in his new role

What are your thoughts on Russell Westbrook? Darvin Ham: Counted out prematurely. Counted out. Prematurely. I’ve had some great interactions with Russ, in person, over dinner, over the phone, over …

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He has to say that. Especially with Westbrook being shopped publicly like this. My bet is that, if/when a trade happens Ham will be like:

 

[ducky]

I'm telling you, the Nets are going to ask for the moon because I think their real plan is to talk KD into wanting to stay. But they'll ask for ridiculous packages like this just in case some team is dumb enough to bite (and the Twolves aren't a bad one to ask LOL)

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Good fit is over rated, especially if it leads to worse results.

I blame that more on injuries.

You aren't winning in the playoffs with half a Lowry and no Tyler Herro some games.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

7 teams in 9 years thus far

Plays defense, can hit a 3 or two, can give you spot minutes at the point.

Trash free throw.shooter for a guy his size.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Surprised he's still looking for a job. Is he a terrible teammate or something?

Just realized you were talking about Rivers....lol

He was a dick up until his 2 nd Season with the Clippers.

Not anymore.

There are a few guys still available that I find surprising.

Also: How the Fuq did Deandre Jordan get a job before Drummomd, Whiteside?

 

[ElPatron1]

So the Tucker/Crowder difference is the sole reason for those results, lol?

Yes, better players you do better...Worse players you do worse...

Crowder also made the finals again with another team

PJ was playing with a better version of heat players than Crowder was...

 

[DJ Fieri]

7 teams in 9 years thus far

And just 29.. .seems like he should be older....Lol.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I liked the brown add.

Reasonable wing defender and shot 35% from 3 last year

For the minimum that’s a fun get

The signings and what he has said indicate Ham wants to run up and down the court and play better defense.