2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[Hambombs]

I dont think people really see how good the jazz will be. That team will be great on defense

 

[Hambombs]

I heard the warriors might be looking into lance stephenson. That would be interesting

 

[Robotech]

I heard the warriors might be looking into lance stephenson. That would be interesting

I looked up his stats, and I was amazed to find out that he's only 25. Heck, if he's willing to play for the minimum, he's worth the risk.

 

[gordontrue]

Yeah, a team like the Warriors doesn't have much to lose with a guy like Lance Stephenson. Tons of upside and if it doesn't work out... don't play him.

Only thing that would give me pause is that their roster spots are filling up, right?

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah, a team like the Warriors doesn't have much to lose with a guy like Lance Stephenson. Tons of upside and if it doesn't work out... don't play him.

Only thing that would give me pause is that their roster spots are filling up, right?

Yep, another guy that can defend. His shot can be good or can be bad, inconsistent but they have shooters they would get toughness from him off the bench.

 

[Shanemansj13]

NBA implements rule changes to the 'Hack-a' intentional fouling strategy

I can dig it lol

 

[Shanemansj13]

Felder and McRae are looking pretty good. Both can score the ball and Felder is a very good passer, the kid is an athlete.

 

[CitySushi]

I heard the warriors might be looking into lance stephenson. That would be interesting

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[shopson67]

Yeah, a team like the Warriors doesn't have much to lose with a guy like Lance Stephenson. Tons of upside and if it doesn't work out... don't play him.

Only thing that would give me pause is that their roster spots are filling up, right?

He'll be using a roster spot, and they're in need of backups. I don't know that they can waste a spot on him. Will he even consider the league min?

I wouldn't want that head case messing up my team's mindset.

 

[Bulletz]

I dont think people really see how good the jazz will be. That team will be great on defense

I've been saying this same thing a for a few years now. Let's see it on the court.

 

[CitySushi]

The Warriors at this point will be looking not for talent, but for fit. Lance may be more talented than some out there, but he's not a fit from both a culture and an on-court play style. Same with Javale McGee.

 

[Hambombs]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[shopson67]

The Warriors at this point will be looking not for talent, but for fit. Lance may be more talented than some out there, but he's not a fit from both a culture and an on-court play style. Same with Javale McGee.

I agree. Signing either implies a bit of desperation (or lack of concern about culture).

 

[CitySushi]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Lance is a guy who needs the ball in his hands to be productive. He's not a good shooter, streaky at best. The Warriors will have 5 guys who thrive with the ball in their hands already: Curry, Livingston, KD, Iguodala and Green.

Adding a player like Lance doesn't do a whole lot, imo. Defensively I think he's ok, but offensively I think he's more detrimental than helpful.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Yeah, a team like the Warriors doesn't have much to lose with a guy like Lance Stephenson. Tons of upside and if it doesn't work out... don't play him.

Only thing that would give me pause is that their roster spots are filling up, right?

You have heard Cavs rumblings on Stephensen too for months.....

id stay away....

it cracks me up all these warriors fans- Stephen Jackson maybe coming!!! Larry SAnders is maybe coming!!! Lance Stephensen is maybe coming!!!

all these short cuts to talented guys that are not on teams or have gone through tough times for a reason. Golden State didnt lose to the Cavs because there was a talent disparity--- they lose because no one could touch LeBron and they didnt have the right mental and physical toughness to punch back....

larry sanders, lance stephensen, whatever other talented asshole might be out there- JaVale Mcgee----- sure...sign em all.....just not winning players.

 

[Bulletz]

The Warriors at this point will be looking not for talent, but for fit. Lance may be more talented than some out there, but he's not a fit from both a culture and an on-court play style. Same with Javale McGee.

How is Javale McGee even still in the league?

 

[CitySushi]

You have heard Cavs rumblings on Stephensen two for months.....

id stay away....

it cracks me up all these warriors fans- Stephen Jackson maybe coming!!! Larry SAnders is maybe coming!!! Lance Stephensen is maybe coming!!!

all these short cuts to talented guys that are not on teams or have gone through tough times for a reason. Golden State didnt lose to the Cavs because there was a talent disparity--- they lose because no one could touch LeBron and they didnt have the right mental and physical toughness to punch back....

larry sanders, lance stephensen, whatever other talented asshole might be out there- JaVale Mcgee----- sure...sign em all.....just not winning players.

You say that now until JR signs with the Warriors....

 

[WiggyRuss]

You say that now until JR signs with the Warriors....

JR is a lot different than Larry Sanders and Lance Stephensen and JaVale Mcgee

 

[shopson67]

You say that now until JR signs with the Warriors....

Rider?

 

[CitySushi]

JR is a lot different than Larry Sanders and Lance Stephensen and JaVale Mcgee

I'm just busting your chops.

Of all the recent names that were mentioned, the only one that has been slightly intriguing to me is Larry Sanders. But he also comes with the biggest risk. He walked away from the game on his own because he didn't love the game. That's a huge red flag for me.

Lance is not a good fit. Javale and S. Jackson are washed up. Don't want any of those guys.

I'd much rather look for a defensive specialist at this point. Or someone who can provide a particular skill set to compliment the guys already on the roster. I'm not looking to just round out the team with the best 1-10 players from a talent perspective.