2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[Heatles84]

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.

With Ainge's track record of drafting (he's drafted zero all stars with 19 picks or something along that), I'd take the better player over hoarding draft picks. Heyward's going to eat up more of your cap space though where with Bulter you have more room to maneuver on your cap.

 

[msgkings322]

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.

I get that, but I go by a lot more than just team stats like Finals record. In terms of just how much better they play than their competitors and how they dominate their eras, LeBron and MJ are very comparable.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

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.

I had no clue that so many varieties existed.
It was basically like a liquor store.
It was all priced but I have no knowledge of what is a high or low price.

 

[Heatles84]

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.

Yeah, I think that's why I'm not against the Warriors having a super team now. The Warriors have been as awful since I've been alive following sports. It's good to see that they drafted the core of their team and ownership is willing to spend to keep it together.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

With Ainge's track record of drafting (he's drafted zero all stars with 19 picks or something along that), I'd take the better player over hoarding draft picks. Heyward's going to eat up more of your cap space though where with Bulter you have more room to maneuver on your cap.

Also, isn't it possible that if Hayward picks Boston it could end up as a sign and trade?

 

[Heatles84]

Also, isn't it very likely that if Hayward picks Boston it could end up as a sign and trade?

I'm not sure if there's any point for Hayward to do a sign and trade if he goes to Boston, unless Boston has to unload assets. I know Hayward can't get his 5-year max deal from Utah while doing a sign and trade based on the current CBA.

 

[Wamu]

LeBron and MJ are very comparable.

Yep, they both wear # 23.

 

[tlance]

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.

I wouldn't assume either player will leave as long as the Dubs are willing to pay a lot of tax. A lot can happen in 2-3 years, but right now they both seem happy. It would actually surprise me if Green ever left. I think he may be a GS lifer with Curry.

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah, I think that's why I'm not against the Warriors having a super team now. The Warriors have been as awful since I've been alive following sports. It's good to see that they drafted the core of their team and ownership is willing to spend to keep it together.

Plus they play the most exciting style I can think of, passing and defense and good shooting and unselfish play and fast breaks. The players like each other and they are good guys, this is exactly what NBA fans have said they want.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I'm not sure if there's any point for Hayward to do a sign and trade if he goes to Boston, unless Boston has to unload assets. I know Hayward can't get his 5-year max deal from Utah while doing a sign and trade based on the current CBA.

If he can't get more money, then no reason to give up assets.
I'm not up to snuff on the new CBA.

 

[Wamu]

I had no clue that so many varieties existed.
It was basically like a liquor store.
It was all priced but I have no knowledge of what is a high or low price.

I still remember the 1st time I walked into a weed store here in Boulder back in late 2010. I was like...holy shit! And even though it was legal back then I still remembering feeling very nervous leaving the store & driving back home. Before moving here I'd never lived in a place where it was legal.

 

[msgkings322]

I wouldn't assume either player will leave as long as the Dubs are willing to pay a lot of tax. A lot can happen in 2-3 years, but right now they both seem happy. It would actually surprise me if Green ever left. I think he may be a GS lifer with Curry.

Oh definitely that's possible. But after like 4-5 rings as part of a superteam he may say hey let's go to Detroit and be the man and try to win one as the man for his people like LeBron did. And I would have no problem with that.

 

[trojanfan12]

I had no clue that so many varieties existed.
It was basically like a liquor store.
It was all priced but I have no knowledge of what is a high or low price.

Generally speaking, at least here in Cali, depending on the collective, $45-50 for an 1/8 of their best weed is the norm. There is one collective near me that does $35 an 1/8 for their best weed, but the quality is a little less consistent.

Not sure what it will be like when shops are allowed to sell it for recreational use (which is supposed to be Jan.1, 2018) as far as prices, etc. though.

 

[Wamu]

Generally speaking, at least here in Cali, depending on the collective, $45-50 for an 1/8 of their best weed is the norm. There is one collective near me that does $35 an 1/8 for their best weed, but the quality is a little less consistent.

Not sure what it will be like when shops are allowed to sell it for recreational use (which is supposed to be Jan.1, 2018) as far as prices, etc. though.

Holy fuck $50 for an 1/8? That's expensive. Here in mile high country I can get a top shelf oz. for about $116 @ my weed shack.

 

[trojanfan12]

I still remember the 1st time I walked into a weed store here in Boulder back in late 2010. I was like...holy shit! And even though it was legal back then I still remembering feeling very nervous leaving the store & driving back home. Before moving here I'd never lived in a place where it was legal.

It's always funny watching people who are buying for the first time coming out of the collective. Most of them either look nervous, like they expect to be arrested as soon as they walk out the door, or like they are getting away with something.

Truth to tell, I did the same thing. It took me 6 months before I stopped putting it in my trunk for the drive home. Lol

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Generally speaking, at least here in Cali, depending on the collective, $45-50 for an 1/8 of their best weed is the norm. There is one collective near me that does $35 an 1/8 for their best weed, but the quality is a little less consistent.

Not sure what it will be like when shops are allowed to sell it for recreational use (which is supposed to be Jan.1, 2018) as far as prices, etc. though.

Last weed I bought was prob an actual $5.00 'nickel bag', and that would have been mid to late 70's.

 

[trojanfan12]

Holy fuck $50 for an 1/8? That's expensive. Here in mile high country I can get a top shelf oz. for about $116 @ my weed shack.

It's usually around $200-$300 for an ounce of top shelf out here. Things be expensive in Cali.

 

[trojanfan12]

Last weed I bought was prob an actual $5.00 'nickel bag', and that would have been mid to late 70's.

A lot has changed since then. Lol

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

It's always funny watching people who are buying for the first time coming out of the collective. Most of them either look nervous, like they expect to be arrested as soon as they walk out the door, or like they are getting away with something.

Truth to tell, I did the same thing. It took me 6 months before I stopped putting it in my trunk for the drive home. Lol

My people snuck it onto the cruise ship.
I was waiting for the Feds to come arrest them.

 

[Wamu]

It's always funny watching people who are buying for the first time coming out of the collective. Most of them either look nervous, like they expect to be arrested as soon as they walk out the door, or like they are getting away with something.

Truth to tell, I did the same thing. It took me 6 months before I stopped putting it in my trunk for the drive home. Lol

I was so paranoid. My 1st trip back home I kept thinking...shit I'm gonna get pulled over even though it's legal. That feeling lasted about a week though.