2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[TurnUpTheHeat]

No.

But, maybe George thinks their games fit better.

Could be, but if Boston could have had but passed on Butler by banking on both PG signing and extension and Hayward coming, it was a mistake.

 

[trojanfan12]

The early rumors are LeBron will leave the Cavs & play for the Lakers after next year correct? If so how would a move to the Lakers help LeBron find a more dynamic trio w/ their current roster? I mean I know the Lakers got Lavar Ball now but that ain't gonna be enough to beat the Warriors or Spurs.

Depends on 2 things...how the current roster develops and who the Lakers are able to add.

A trio of Lebron, PG-13 and Lonzo Ball (assuming he's as good as advertised) could be pretty dynamic. Especially considering the ball movement that trio should have.

Is that enough to take down the Warriors? I don't know, I kind of doubt it. But it would make them a threat.

I also read an interesting article today about the possibility of Lebron going to the Clippers after next season. Although, the article didn't say anything about how exactly they were going to fit him in under the cap, it did give some compelling reasons why it would be a good idea.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Basically a change in strategy for LeBron.
Less focus on rings because his path was blocked, and more focus on life after basketball.

....yep.

Hollywood, family life and George.

 

[Wamu]

Why are you trying to move the goalposts? Where did it say that anyone was saying Lebron was better than MJ?

The point made was that Lebron is in the convo with MJ, Kareem, Magic, etc. and KD isn't. Being in the convo that Lebron is in, brings more scrutiny. If/when KD is in that convo, I'm sure he will be scrutinized accordingly.

When I asked Healtes84 who other than wiggy & lbj23 are saying LeBron > MJ he said in comment # 2330 that the public in general's saying LeBron > MJ. My point was I've only seen those 2 Cavs homers saying that off the wall nonsense.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Depends on 2 things...how the current roster develops and who the Lakers are able to add.

A trio of Lebron, PG-13 and Lonzo Ball (assuming he's as good as advertised) could be pretty dynamic. Especially considering the ball movement that trio should have.

Is that enough to take down the Warriors? I don't know, I kind of doubt it. But it would make them a threat.

I also read an interesting article today about the possibility of Lebron going to the Clippers after next season. Although, the article didn't say anything about how exactly they were going to fit him in under the cap it did give some compelling reasons why it would be a good idea.

Yeah. To all this.

West going to the Clipps kind of scares me.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Could be, but if Boston could have had but passed on Butler by banking on both PG signing and extension and Hayward coming, it was a mistake.

Boston has a pretty good squad already.....anything they do only enhances it.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Depends on 2 things...how the current roster develops and who the Lakers are able to add.

A trio of Lebron, PG-13 and Lonzo Ball (assuming he's as good as advertised) could be pretty dynamic. Especially considering the ball movement that trio should have.

Is that enough to take down the Warriors? I don't know, I kind of doubt it. But it would make them a threat.

I also read an interesting article today about the possibility of Lebron going to the Clippers after next season. Although, the article didn't say anything about how exactly they were going to fit him in under the cap it did give some compelling reasons why it would be a good idea.

Depends on what they do next week.

Deandre and Rivers are off the books after the Season.

*players option *

That's max money on its own.

That's why I would love a Aldridge for Blake deal.

Lamarcus would be a placeholder for Blake's money, without losing ground.

He's off the books too.

 

[Heatles84]

When I asked Healtes84 who other than wiggy & lbj23 are saying LeBron > MJ he said in comment # 2330 that the public in general's saying LeBron > MJ. My point was I've only seen those 2 Cavs homers saying that off the wall nonsense.

I mentioned public, more specifically a large contingent of basketball fans. Hell, you have Nick Wright and Cowherd on FS1 constantly slurping Lebron in comparison of Jordan.

Again, this is also has to do with his comparison to other all-time greats. Lebron's continuous jumping of team to team also brings the criticize that he receives.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yeah. To all this.

West going to the Clipps kind of scares me.

No matter what happens with Paul and Blake, it was easily the greatest acquisition in Clippers History.

Which is pretty sad when you really think about it...lol

 

[Wamu]

Depends on 2 things...how the current roster develops and who the Lakers are able to add.

A trio of Lebron, PG-13 and Lonzo Ball (assuming he's as good as advertised) could be pretty dynamic. Especially considering the ball movement that trio should have.

Is that enough to take down the Warriors? I don't know, I kind of doubt it. But it would make them a threat.

I also read an interesting article today about the possibility of Lebron going to the Clippers after next season. Although, the article didn't say anything about how exactly they were going to fit him in under the cap it did give some compelling reasons why it would be a good idea.

It's way too early to play guessing games about what the Lakers could look like after next year. And we have both been watching basketball long enough to know that sometimes rookie hype is totally pointless. How many so called can't miss CBB players get to the NBA & do next to nothing? I hope Lonzo's the right pick for your Lakers but right now it's obviously way too early to guess how good he could be.

 

[Heatles84]

Boston has a pretty good squad already.....anything they do only enhances it.

They do have a good squad. But you have to understand what they're going to be giving up if they were able to sign PG and/or Heyward. If they sported a lineup that consists of IT, Horford, George and Heyward; it's pretty damn formidable.

Having said that, if they only get PG or Heyward, you still have to wonder what they're giving up or letting players go - mainly Bradley. IT is a significant defensively liability and Horford's a bit overpaid.

 

[DJ Fieri]

No matter what happens with Paul and Blake, it was easily the greatest acquisition in Clippers History.

Which is pretty sad when you really think about it...lol

I can't see both of them leaving....can you?

 

[DJ Fieri]

If they do both leave, what free agents could the Clipps realistically go after this summer?

 

[DJ Fieri]

It's way too early to play guessing games about what the Lakers could look like after next year. And we have both been watching basketball long enough to know that sometimes rookie hype is totally pointless. How many so called can't miss CBB players get to the NBA & do next to nothing? I hope Lonzo's the right pick for your Lakers but right now it's obviously way too early to guess how good he could be.

He's pretty good.....I don't see him being a bust like I expected a guy like Anthony Bennett to be.

 

[Wamu]

I mentioned public, more specifically a large contingent of basketball fans. Hell, you have Nick Wright and Cowherd on FS1 constantly slurping Lebron in comparison of Jordan.

Again, this is also has to do with his comparison to other all-time greats. Lebron's continuous jumping of team to team also brings the criticize that he receives.

So you mention the public in large & you mention that hot air machine Cowlin Cowturd (I don't know who Wright is)? That clown has zero credibility in my opinion.

 

[Heatles84]

So you mention the public in large & you mention that hot air machine Cowlin Cowturd (I don't know who Wright is)? That clown has zero credibility in my opinion.

Those were mere examples. I'm talking about the large contingent of Lebron supporters.

To take a step back, I'm curious as to your constant defending of Lebron. Anytime someone says something negative about him, here you come riding in as captain save a hoe. I've defended Lebron when it's warranted, so you can't say I'm 100% biased against him.

It's admirable to say the least.

 

[DJ Fieri]

No matter what happens with Paul and Blake, it was easily the greatest acquisition in Clippers History.

Which is pretty sad when you really think about it...lol

What acquistion? CP?

 

[Wamu]

He's pretty good.....I don't see him being a bust like I expected a guy like Anthony Bennett to be.

Hey DJ not to bring up stuff from the past but back on that old site we were on you blasted me when I said Jammin' Jimmer Fredette was gonna be a lousy NBAer, and I was right. And I was also right about Bennett, the moment I heard he was entering the draft I knew it was a mistake. Kinda lame though while talking about your team you went outta your way to mention a player that has nothing to do w/ the Lakers or Lonzo.

 

[Wamu]

Those were mere examples. I'm talking about the large contingent of Lebron supporters.

To take a step back, I'm curious as to your constant defending of Lebron. Anytime someone says something negative about him, here you come riding in as captain save a hoe. I've defended Lebron when it's warranted, so you can't say I'm 100% biased against him.

It's admirable to say the least.

Not defending LeBron @ all. Just tired of the pointless comparisons of MJ & LeBron. I think it's funny that if I don't talk enough shit about the Balding One I'm somehow always defending him though.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Hey DJ not to bring up stuff from the past but back on that old site we were on you blasted me when I said Jammin' Jimmer Fredette was gonna be a lousy NBAer, and I was right. And I was also right about Bennett, the moment I heard he was entering the draft I knew it was a mistake. Kinda lame though while talking about your team you went outta your way to mention a player that has nothing to do w/ the Lakers or Lonzo.

Fredette never got much of a chance to show what he could do. Career average of 13mpg.....he's a rhythm shooter. Those types need time to play and get in a rhythm. He's a lot like JJ Redick. If Redick only had 13mpg we might be talking about him being a bust. When Redick had less than 18mpg he wasn't producing much, he didn't develop until he got 25mpg in Orlando.