(3) Golden State Warriors vs (4) Dallas Mavericks WCF

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

I'd also add that their titles came during the Bulls run. While they did win back to back titles, they did it while MJ was playing baseball and they never faced the Bulls in the finals.

Which will piss off Houston fans everywhere.

But you're right.

 

[calsnowskier]

I'd also add that their titles came during the Bulls run. While they did win back to back titles, they did it while MJ was playing baseball and they never faced the Bulls in the finals.

That’s exactly why I brought them into this discussion.

 

[Robotech]

Which will piss off Houston fans everywhere.

But you're right.

But it's not their fault. They could only beat the teams in front of them. Plus, Jordan obviously needed a break, so maybe he wouldn't have been the same Jordan had he played in the NBA those 2 years. But anyway, the Rockets still weren't a dynasty regardless.

 

[Robotech]

3. It's just words but if the Rockets won only 2 titles but had other years in there making the Finals and stuff that might qualify, but they only had those 2 years of advancing deep in the playoffs.

I think I get it. If the '90s Rockets were a continual postseason presence like the '90 Braves, then maybe they would deserve to be honored as a dynasty.

 

[The Q]

Sucks for us, but you definitely have to be happy for the guy. I wonder about GP2, too. I figure that some team out there would be willing to offer him more than the minimum. Otto Porter will probably be gone, too.

One of them could be kept for the mle

 

[The Q]

The cost savings that Wiseman could potentially give the Warriors while other players are coming due for new contracts might be the reason they haven't traded him. Wiseman may very well be the only center this team can afford for the foreseeable future. Looney deserves that bag, and we probably can't afford to give it to him.

I was just gonna say, you’re basically stuck hoping wiseman is the answer now.

Well see if you should’ve turned him into Evan turner in the next few years

 

[The Q]

@trojanfan12

Otto Porter Jr. has already made over 126M in his career. People forget that prior to signing this year he was on the last year of a max contract.

At this point in his career, I don't think teams will value him as a starter level player. Combine that with his injury history his role going forward should likely be a super sub. I think this would be beneficial to both Porter and the team he signs with.

So I think if I were OPJ, I would be looking for a balance of longevity, role and money. I don't think one will necessarily overshadow the other. But who knows, a team could get crazy and throw big money at him.

I think he’s gonna be a mle guy. The injury risk is just so high with him

And he already face planted as an alpha/beta/gamma type

 

[Robotech]

I was just gonna say, you’re basically stuck hoping wiseman is the answer now.

Well see if you should’ve turned him into Evan turner in the next few years

I'm fine with this. I know many Warriors fans think the opposite, but I am not in favor of trading the young guys for vets. The Warriors have built a championship core in the draft before, and I'm okay with seeing if they can do it again. Plus, they've managed to be competitive this year despite not having a true center. I think Looney is really more of a power forward.

 

[Robotech]

One of them could be kept for the mle

Correct me if I'm wrong:

1. Warriors have Looney's Bird rights and can go over the cap to keep him, but it could make their luxury tax higher than they are willing to go.

2. The MLE is the most that they can give Porter.

3. The MLE is the most that they can give Payton II, but they would likely rather bring back Porter.

 

[The Q]

Correct me if I'm wrong:

1. Warriors have Looney's Bird rights and can go over the cap to keep him, but it could make their luxury tax higher than they are willing to go.

2. The MLE is the most that they can give Porter.

3. The MLE is the most that they can give Payton II, but they would likely rather bring back Porter.

No that is all correct

Really curious what they do with their pick.

 

[DJ]

The Warriors should let Porter walk and target a guy like Ingles.....they could get him pretty cheap IMO.

And he'd get a chance to be on a really good team, not a fraud like the Jazz.

 

[Robotech]

The Warriors should let Porter walk and target a guy like Ingles.....they could get him pretty cheap IMO.

And he'd get a chance to be on a really good team, not a fraud like the Jazz.

I love Ingles, but he's old. I think that makes him a better fit for the Lakers. LOL.

 

[Robotech]

Ingles to Lakers only makes sense.

 

[DJ]

I love Ingles, but he's old. I think that makes him a better fit for the Lakers. LOL.

He's 34 and just 2 seasons ago he averaged 12ppg, 4.7apg and 3.6rpg.

Last season he was banged up a little. He can bounce back and would be a good fit for them. Porter may opt to get more money than the W's can offer.

 

[Robotech]

He's 34 and just 2 seasons ago he averaged 12ppg, 4.7apg and 3.6rpg.

Last season he was banged up a little. He can bounce back and would be a good fit for them. Porter may opt to get more money than the W's can offer.

Yeah, Porter is definitely gone if he wants more than the MLE.

 

[msgkings322]

He's 34 and just 2 seasons ago he averaged 12ppg, 4.7apg and 3.6rpg.

Last season he was banged up a little. He can bounce back and would be a good fit for them. Porter may opt to get more money than the W's can offer.

Pass.

 

[The Q]

He's 34 and just 2 seasons ago he averaged 12ppg, 4.7apg and 3.6rpg.

Last season he was banged up a little. He can bounce back and would be a good fit for them. Porter may opt to get more money than the W's can offer.

I'd take him or Danny Green for the Celtics MLE.

 

[Robotech]

Rob Pelinka watched Uncle Drew and thought that it was a documentary about a viable team building strategy.

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah, Porter is definitely gone if he wants more than the MLE.

Porter needs to go if only to free up minutes for Kuminga. It's time for them to start growing into their game. And they have to save a few pennies somewhere. Passing on Porter, Payton, and Looney seems pretty foreordained.

 

[Robotech]

Porter needs to go if only to free up minutes for Kuminga. It's time for them to start growing into their game. And they have to save a few pennies somewhere. Passing on Porter, Payton, and Looney seems pretty foreordained.

Yup. Kuminga can't get better unless he gets minutes.