2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[Wamu]

Then the MJ vs. SP debate can begin in earnest.

Damn right. And I think the back court of Swappy P & Lonzo will go down as the bestest ever!

 

[Wamu]

Not sure if serious but the LeBron to LA thing is predicated on Paul George signing there which seems a lock, and LA getting 1 more star to sign there (Carmelo?) or trading for one more star.

Maybe. But until it happens I'll pay little to no attention to the rumors.

 

[DJ Fieri]

What kind of weed?
I went into a Seattle weed shop.
Holy Christ.
What action.

Don't do weed.....no clue.

 

[Wamu]

What kind of weed?
I went into a Seattle weed shop.
Holy Christ.
What action.

Was is a medical or recreational shop & did you buy any Sticky Icky. If so, what strain(s)?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

^ This isn't necessarily Boston's or Ainge's fault. Not totally, anyways.

Boston is a big name team, have perhaps the most assets in the NBA, and are in the 2nd tier of teams just behind the 2 or 3 title contenders.

The first question anyone (especially reporters and talking heads) asks in literally any trade scenario is, "Will Boston get in on this?"

Boston can't help that.

I'd further say that the great mass of assets that Boston has collected probably works against them to a certain extent in trade talks... I'd be willing to bet that opposing GM's ask for more than their fair share just because Boston seemingly has so much to give.

Maybe, but the Wolves got Butler for a ham sandwich.
Celts certainly could have offered more and still had plenty left.

 

[Heatles84]

I think they win the next 2 for sure (assuming good health). After that Klay can leave, and one year after Dray can leave. I have a feeling both will do so, but obviously happy to be wrong. Depending on what their team looks like if Klay leaves they might still win another. But without Dray AND Klay it would surprise me.

If they both leave and that scenario plays itself out, I'd have to say that 4 titles in a 5-6 year span will appease the Warriors' fanbase. Hard to really be disgruntled about that.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Don't do weed.....no clue.

Me either.
Fascinating seeing a legal business of it, though.

 

[bksballer89]

Lol

 

[Gman]

Maybe, but the Wolves got Butler for a ham sandwich.
Celts certainly could have offered more and still had plenty left.

If the C's have a firm conviction (and perhaps a back channel understanding?) that they will get Hayward... the lack of action on Butler makes a lot more sense.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I think this trade possibility would make the most sense. The Celtics send Tyler Zellar, James Young, Amir Johnson & a future 3rd round pick to Indy for PG.

It's about what the Bulls got..

#Wadefuckedup

 

[msgkings322]

Like I have said many times before MJ's on a level all by himself. There's no reason that this is still a topic. Yet some people have the need to talk about it all the time. No rational NBA fan (notice I said rational so wiggy doesn't count) is still having this discussion. LeBron's chance to even be mentioned in the same sentence w/ MJ was over once his teams lost multiple Finals. A player shouldn't be compared to another that was 6-0 in the Finals & was a 6x Finals MVP.

Disagree, if the Cavs had beaten the Ws this year with that superteam I put LeBron equal to MJ. But they didn't, so he's not. But he still has a shot with a couple more titles. MJ was great, best we've seen so far, but he's not God and some day someone will have a legacy comparable even if they are 6-2 in the finals, or even 5-4

 

[msgkings322]

Lebron can never be Joe Montana.

But, he can be Tom Brady.

There is a legit debate on which of those guys is the GOAT.

I still have Jordan and Montana.

MJ > LeBron is pretty legit. Montana > Brady? Not so much.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Was is a medical or recreational shop & did you buy any Sticky Icky. If so, what strain(s)?

It was recreational.
I don't like weed.
People with me bought some gummies and some weed laced beverages.
The people flow was nonstop.

#probgoodinvestment

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

@WiggyRuss

You must have figured out that privacy feature.
Good job.

 

[trojanfan12]

Not sure if serious but the LeBron to LA thing is predicated on Paul George signing there which seems a lock, and LA getting 1 more star to sign there (Carmelo?) or trading for one more star.

I don't know about adding a 3rd star. A lot of that would depend on the development of the kids, especially Ingram and Lonzo and what it would cost to get 1.

If the Lebron and PG-13 thing actually works out, they will be set up to win both now and in the future. I don't know if they can do enough to take down the Warriors now, but they could become a threat now and be young enough to take over the West when the Warriors start to break up or decline.

I don't see the Lakers having any interest in Melo, especially with what he'd want money wise. Plus, Melo is the antithesis of what the Lakers are looking to do offensively. Luke wants to play like the Warriors. If they wanted an iso guy, they should just bring Kobe back on a 1 year deal. Lol.

 

[Wamu]

Disagree, if the Cavs had beaten the Ws this year with that superteam I put LeBron equal to MJ. But they didn't, so he's not. But he still has a shot with a couple more titles. MJ was great, best we've seen so far, but he's not God and some day someone will have a legacy comparable even if they are 6-2 in the finals, or even 5-4

Maybe I'm a bit biased but I got MJ's # 1 & # 2 isn't even close. He's the only superstar since I've been watching the NBA on a regular basis (early 80's) that was not only perfect in the Finals he never had to play in a winner take all game 7.

 

[Heatles84]

If the C's have a firm conviction (and perhaps a back channel understanding?) that they will get Hayward... the lack of action on Butler makes a lot more sense.

Doesn't to me. Butler's on the more cap friendly contract and is a better 2-way player than Heyward.

 

[Wamu]

It was recreational.
I don't like weed.
People with me bought some gummies and some weed laced beverages.
The people flow was nonstop.

#probgoodinvestment

I was just wondering. I have never been in a recreational shop but I know it's more expensive than medical. Here in CO. on the med. side it's 5% tax & on the rec. side it's 15%. My shop made so much money this year leading up to the 4/20 holiday they lowered their prices on everything afterwards.

 

[Gman]

Doesn't to me. Butler's on the more cap friendly contract and is a better 2-way player than Heyward.

Boston didn't have to give up any assets to get Hayward, though... getting Hayward leaves open a better possibility that still another move can be made next.

 

[msgkings322]

If they both leave and that scenario plays itself out, I'd have to say that 4 titles in a 5-6 year span will appease the Warriors' fanbase. Hard to really be disgruntled about that.

Believe me no one will be mad about it. Heck 2 in 3 years after the awfulness of their history is already kind of enough, the next ones are gravy.