thunderc
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Being a Thunder fan I guess I’m stuck in permanent assets mode. To me having a healthy Oladipo under contract at some point by only paying him the minimum seems like a wise move to me.
Patience bro. It’s about the Dame and Beal timetable and neither the Blazers nor the Wizards got any better.I think it's time to submit a missing persons report for Daryl Morey.
Plus he was on the Masked Singer.Lol exactly. If the lakers signed him, he would be singing a different tune
They are. But we know what a team led by Westbrook looks like.
its only 3 years. 5 years is in 2 years. Lowry will be 37 30 million a year- a 6 foot guard. Butler will be going into his age in his age 35 season making 48M a year- with a ton of miles on his odometer.
by that point the Cavs young guys will be further on in their development and itll be VERY interesting.
But the original point was more on how Westbrook may start hitting his decline given his style of play and miles he has.
With the glut of guards already on the Lakers, not sure where Green would fit in, and who starts? Would welcome him for sure, but some of these signings are going to be upset about minutes...
We'll see....RW is just 32 and keeps himself in great shape.....I'm not worried. Acting like he's LeBron's age.
either one would be amazing for the Sixers- and propel them to the Nets and Bucks class in the East. Esp. Dame.Patience bro. It’s about the Dame and Beal timetable and neither the Blazers nor the Wizards got any better.
LeBron has the size though--- and developed a 3 pt shot.To be fair, it's a valid concern. Guards who play like Westbrook tend to run into injury/wear and tear issues. Maybe Westbrook will age more like Lebron has? But it's still a legit concern. Heck, if he's smart, that may well be part of the reason he came to the Lakers...so he doesn't have to play like that all of the time.
Now THAT makes it a damn good deal for the Suns. Not bad for him either.
LeBron has the size though--- and developed a 3 pt shot.
Westrbrook just relies on his athleticism to such a high degree and he cant shoot. Doesnt mean its impossible he ages well- but it doesnt portend well.
I have full confidence the Cavs are on the right track- and especially considering their past draft positions- have really drafted pretty well.Why do you keep speculating on what the Heat will be in 2 more year?
You said the Cavs, 5 years post James would be more successful then the Heat were during their first 5 post James seasons.
You have a lot of work to do to be correct.
As far as the age of players, of course it matters, but not near as much as it did in past generations of players.
Technology, diet, etc have lengthened many productive careers
Assume you meant Mobley, Garland and sexton on offense? No doubt if Mobley hits his ceiling many say he has he's a gamechanger. But, sure, that's a big if.I have full confidence the Cavs are on the right track- and especially considering their past draft positions- have really drafted pretty well.
The Heat on the other hand have shoved all their pieces in the middle of the table and have about a 2 year window now- and its still not like they are an elite team with realistic championship aspirations.
but we shall see!
I sure hope Mobley turns out as good as so many people think. I hate taking a big so high in the draft- but, as i have read over and over- bigs with this skill set do not come around too often. I am very excited about him and Garland and Mobley growing together on the offensive end, and Allen, Okoro and Mobley growing together on the defensive end.
Drummond didn't work out. Big deal.
I would not have welcomed Oladipo. 2nd surgery in less than 28 months.
He's expected back in January. There's roughly 55-60 games left at that point so thats why you sign up. High reward/low risk contract
Patience bro. It’s about the Dame and Beal timetable and neither the Blazers nor the Wizards got any better.
I have full confidence the Cavs are on the right track- and especially considering their past draft positions- have really drafted pretty well.
The Heat on the other hand have shoved all their pieces in the middle of the table and have about a 2 year window now- and its still not like they are an elite team with realistic championship aspirations.
but we shall see!
I sure hope Mobley turns out as good as so many people think. I hate taking a big so high in the draft- but, as i have read over and over- bigs with this skill set do not come around too often. I am very excited about him and Garland and Mobley growing together on the offensive end, and Allen, Okoro and Mobley growing together on the defensive end.
I know for a fact- whether I was the highest of contenders or the lowest of sad sacks- Id take Evan Mobley and his potential over anyone one hte Heat.The bottom line is that neither team is on track to be top contenders. The Heat are in that 2nd tier who could do it if they get some lucky breaks.
The difference is that the Heat don’t have to build through the draft. The Cavs have no other alternative.
So even if Butler, Lowry and the Heat vets fall off and Miami does nothing, they will be able to reload in a few years.
Cleveland is relying on the slimmest of odds that all their players hit ceilings and want to stay.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out which franchise has better odds of winning the next future title.