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Agreed, and I think his recent statements are all about trying to soften Silver's view of him.
Silver talked him into not retiring apparently. Silver knows he's good for ratings, and is clearly a fan.
 

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It is pretty funny.

I can’t stand what Draymond has been doing. The league is right to issue a lengthy suspension and he should get a lot more if he does it again.

But as you suggest, there are definitely people here who both glamorize the thug play from the old days and are also crushing Draymond today.

Dray’s lowlight reel is an average weekend for Bill Laimbeer.
Right? I think he deserves every bit of these punishments too. But all the people who look back fondly on the days of Bird and Dr J (fistfight on the court) and the Pistons and Rambis and McHale and all the rest crying he should be suspended for the year are crying like little girls over him. Too funny.
 
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I don’t believe for a second there was any real thought of retirement. Silver got played yet again.
LOL

No question Silver wants him in the league.
 

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LOL

No question Silver wants him in the league.
I guess what I don’t understand is why he needs 10 days or so to get ready? Has he literally been on a couch spilling his guts out for a month?
 

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I guess what I don’t understand is why he needs 10 days or so to get ready? Has he literally been on a couch spilling his guts out for a month?
Because he needs to get back in game shape and stuff. I don't think he was even at the facility working out.
 

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Silver talked him into not retiring apparently. Silver knows he's good for ratings, and is clearly a fan.

Maybe so, but I think Dray was just being melodramatic, not serious. Feigning emotion to appeal to Silver's good nature.
 

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Maybe so, but I think Dray was just being melodramatic, not serious. Feigning emotion to appeal to Silver's good nature.
Probably so, Draymond is no dummy. He probably hinted at it to make Silver beg him to stay. Because Silver wants him there for sure, correctly. He's good for the league, villains are profitable.
 

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No jimmy or Caleb. Possibly Kyle lowry

Miami will need to play one of their best games of the year to win that one
Thunder at the end of a road trip, it’s a good spot for the Heat.
 

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he has a 0 percent chance man.

Mitchell is it for you guys.
Yeah...but he's kind of good, even better than some on that list.......and guys get hurt and/or bow out.

Willing to offer me a $10k to $10 bet on him making it? Free $10 for ya.
 

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guy can still shoot, pass and rebound......defensively he is a disaster- but being able to shoot, pass and rebound does not go out of style.
always liked the guy and hope he succeeds wherever he is.
 

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There’s a lot of parity in the East. A bunch of teams that are one player away from being legit. I would put the Sixers, Pacers, Knicks, Heat in that group. Cleveland needs to get healthy and maybe sacrifice Mitchell for depth when Garland comes back. Orlando is on a growth arc somewhat similar to OKc last year (without the huge upside OKc had )
Cavs have plenty of depth....I could see Mitchell or garland being moved but would think would require a stud wing in return.
 

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There are a lot. I know the Cavs got off to rough start when he was injured to start the season.
Cavs are a middling team when Allen does not play the last 2 seasons....but can do OK without Garland, Mobley, Mitchell or even all 3 for short stretches.
 

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you're losing it man.
You want to offer me $10 in free money I'll take it every time. Maybe you aren't as sure as you are saying? The guy is playing as well or better than he did in his actual all star season.

Unlikely or a long shot to make it? No disagreement......though guessing coaches do appreciate the type of player he is more than fans might.
 

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You want to offer me $10 in free money I'll take it every time. Maybe you aren't as sure as you are saying? The guy is playing as well or better than he did in his actual all star season.

Unlikely or a long shot to make it? No disagreement......though guessing coaches do appreciate the type of player he is more than fans might.

Jarrett Allen will not be an all star.

This does not mean there is any reason under the sun I'd make a bet paying you 10 thousand dollars and me 10.

That is a fucking ridiculous thing to suggest.

Just stop.
 

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Jarrett Allen will not be an all star.

This does not mean there is any reason under the sun I'd make a bet paying you 10 thousand dollars and me 10.

That is a fucking ridiculous thing to suggest.

Just stop.
I mean, if you were sure about it you should be willing to bet any amount of money to win free money.

But you aren't sure......for good reason since he made an all star team while arguably doing less.
 
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