Series Thread: 1st round: 4) LA Clippers vs 5) Dallas Mavs

[trojanfan12]

It's not what he said, it's just a funny meme.

LOL.

I figured, but it's definitely funny.

What really makes it funny is that it's not hard to imagine Rondo saying something like that. lol

 

[DJ Fieri]

I figured, but it's definitely funny.

What really makes it funny is that it's not hard to imagine Rondo saying something like that. lol

Exactly.

 

[raptorlife4]

This isn't just about 1 bad game as Shannon said. He disappeared in the big moments Games 5-7 vs Denver last year as well.

lowry carried him

 

[raptorlife4]

If the Clips get bounced. Anyone think Kawai opts out?

 

[DJ Fieri]

If the Clips get bounced. Anyone think Kawai opts out?

Yes. And PG would be left on the Clippers to carry the torch.

 

[msgkings322]

If the Clips get bounced. Anyone think Kawai opts out?

Not just that....headed to Golden State

 

[raptorlife4]

Not just that....headed to Golden State

back home to Toronto

 

[DJ Fieri]

Not just that....headed to Golden State

LOL.

 

[msgkings322]

back home to Toronto

I like your spirit but he's a Cali kid

 

[msgkings322]

LOL.

I'ma speak it into existence

 

[DJ Fieri]

As much as I'd love Leonard to the Lakers to be #3.....he's more likely to head to Miami to team up with Butler than any other team.

 

[UK Cowboy]

I know Luka could make more money staying with the Mavs when his deal is up, but I wonder if he would go ahead and leave anyway. It would be as big as the decision by LBJ. If he went to a team with another legit superstar, he could create a 5-6 champion dynasty IMO

 

[trojanfan12]

If the Clips get bounced. Anyone think Kawai opts out?

He might. It's hard to know what Kawhi will do. Dude is weird.

The Clippers need a point guard who can be a leader. Lowry or someone like him would be exactly what the Clippers need. I think the Clippers are likely to keep Kawhi and try to trade PG for a point guard who can lead the team late in games.

 

[trojanfan12]

As much as I'd love Leonard to the Lakers to be #3.....he's more likely to head to Miami to team up with Butler than any other team.

It depends. If memory serves, the reason his decision ended up coming down to the Clips or the Lakers, was because he wanted to be in LA. I may be wrong, but I don't think the Lakers can fit him under the cap, even with a trade and I don't know what assets they have that the Clips would want anyway.

That's why I think he stays with the Clips and they look to move PG. Plus, with PG's contract, they're going to be looking at paying him just under $49 million in his age 35 season. Ballmer may not want to do that.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It depends. If memory serves, the reason his decision ended up coming down to the Clips or the Lakers, was because he wanted to be in LA. I may be wrong, but I don't think the Lakers can fit him under the cap, even with a trade and I don't know what assets they have that the Clips would want anyway.

That's why I think he stays with the Clips and they look to move PG. Plus, with PG's contract, they're going to be looking at paying him just under $49 million in his age 35 season. Ballmer may not want to do that.

The only way would be if he really wanted to win and settled for the MLE for say 2 seasons and then opted for a big contract somewhere else. I realize that's unlikely and that's why I said he'd probably go to Miami because I think they have more cash to offer.....

 

[DJ Fieri]

I'ma speak it into existence

LOL.

He's a different cat.

 

[bksballer89]

I know Luka could make more money staying with the Mavs when his deal is up, but I wonder if he would go ahead and leave anyway. It would be as big as the decision by LBJ. If he went to a team with another legit superstar, he could create a 5-6 champion dynasty IMO

Luka going to sign his max extension this summer. He's not going anywhere right now. Possibly in 4-6 years though

 

[wildturkey]

If the Clips get bounced. Anyone think Kawai opts out?

Probably not. He really likes living in his hometown where he can just helicopter to LA.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Man, if the Lakers and Clippers both lose in the 1st round.....the 2nd round will be very interesting between those 4 teams and a ratings dud.

 

[bksballer89]

Probably not. He really likes living in his hometown where he can just helicopter to LA.

He actually already said he's opting out since last year. The bigger question is will he return or sign elsewhere but he's opting out for sure