Basically Pop did for Ujiri what he wasn't going to do for any other GM so yeah DeMar just need to remember who made this all possible in the first place.
By Moris Go To PostI don't think Ujiri was malicious in his decision making or anything and 100% believe he wanted to do right by DeMar. He was between a rock and a hard place, likely wouldn't have been a blip on the radar had the Kawhi thing not been the biggest story of the offseason.I mean maybe he’s a slimeball used car salesman IRL, I dunno. I don’t want to be a homer propping up the team whatever they do. I don’t actually like siding with management in bad labour relations issues.
Right or wrong, one of the biggest take aways by players and Demar himself is that Ujiri did DeMar dirty. An Unfortunate cost of doing business. I'm looking forward to see how this all plays out, cause by next off season we could easily be saying Ujiri is a genius.
But I know if I had an employee who got this emotional about things, I can’t see myself calling him up all the time to tell him I’m close to shipping him out in a business where people back out of deals constantly. That’s just dumb.
And I can’t see never being willing to part with a really expensive guy who’s amazing for team culture but hamstrings you every single May. DeRozan feels like A should cancel out B, but this is exactly like when a guy gets dumped and was like “but I was so nice, she owes me!” If you literally own the worst boyfriend playoff % in relationship league history, you’ve got to take some responsibility for the breakup.
Thats all fine and good but Ujiri went out of his way to explicitly tell DeMar he wasn't gonna be apart of any deal, while attending a Raptors SL game too lmao.
GMs and FO reps really got to cool it with the trying to be friends with their 'assets', cause that's how they'll treat em at the end of the day. Ainge was dumb for getting buddy buddy with IT2 as well. Caused an unnecessary headache.
GMs and FO reps really got to cool it with the trying to be friends with their 'assets', cause that's how they'll treat em at the end of the day. Ainge was dumb for getting buddy buddy with IT2 as well. Caused an unnecessary headache.
Morey should've pulled a Ujiri with Chris Paul then but hey I guess they wanna run it back..
But people say Kawhi quit on the team for not being buddy buddy with Pop.
But people say Kawhi quit on the team for not being buddy buddy with Pop.
By Smoke Dogg Go To PostMorey should've pulled a Ujiri with Chris Paul then but hey I guess they wanna run it back..I'm curious as to what you think "pulled a Ujiri" with regards to Chris Paul means.
By diehard Go To PostI'm curious as to what you think "pulled a Ujiri" with regards to Chris Paul means.Well I heard that Morey and CP3 already had some agreement on a contract before the ink was signed.
Morey should've just been like "SIKE! You ain't no LeBron James."
By Nelo Ice Go To PostSo 5 years 90 for Capella.
that's a nice deal for Clint--5 years? Damn. Question now being if there's a player option in it.
By Smoke Dogg Go To PostWell I heard that Morey and CP3 already had some agreement on a contract before the ink was signed.Chris Paul’s been the president of the players’ union for years, he’s probably not the guy you want to pull that with.
Morey should've just been like "SIKE! You ain't no LeBron James."
By reilo Go To PostThat's a lot of money for a center that can't leave the paint in today's gameAnd that was contract year Capela.
Houston will undoubtedly try to package Anderson with picks now, one of the few ways they can improve. Capela and/or CP3 probably get brought up in trade talks by next year or soon after.
By livefromkyoto Go To PostChris Paul’s been the president of the players’ union for years, he’s probably not the guy you want to pull that with.Oh yeah? What's he gonna do? Whine?
Chris Paul being President of the Players Union is like Donald Trump being President of America.
By Smoke Dogg Go To PostOh yeah? What's he gonna do? Whine?I dunno what possibly could a player do who has knowledge of a clear violation of the CBA. hmmmm
Chris Paul being President of the Players Union is like Donald Trump being President of America.
By livefromkyoto Go To PostChris Paul’s been the president of the players’ union for years, he’s probably not the guy you want to pull that with.What's he gonna do? Turn his socks inside out again?
By diehard Go To PostI dunno what possibly could a player do who has knowledge of a clear violation of the CBA. hmmmmHow would it be a violation of the CBA to have a change of heart or decide to go in a different direction now?
He shouldn't be trying to tamper himself anyway, he's President.
By Smoke Dogg Go To PostHow would it be a violation of the CBA to have a change of heart or decide to go in a different direction now?"under the table" agreements are tampering. In the scenario you described, Morey promised him a max contract before the trade. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe that is against the anti-tampering rules.
He shouldn't be trying to tamper himself anyway, he's President.
By diehard Go To Post"under the table" agreements are tampering. In the scenario you described, Morey promised him a max contract before the trade. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe that is against the anti-tampering rules.lol stop it
Miami cleared all this up when they formed the Heat Lizard
By Smokey Go To Postwe byke
a few steps byke
By Moris Go To PostHouston will undoubtedly try to package Anderson with picks now, one of the few ways they can improve. Capela and/or CP3 probably get brought up in trade talks by next year or soon after.
There's no trading Chris Paul. Who in the hell is going to be dumb enough to pay 37 year old CP3 40 million.
By Pac-12 Go To PostThere's no trading Chris Paul. Who in the hell is going to be dumb enough to pay 37 year old CP3 40 million.
the nets. always count on the nets.
By Smokey Go To Postthe nets. always count on the nets.
Billy King (Blue Devil hero) is not walking through that door.
By Pac-12 Go To PostThere's no trading Chris Paul. Who in the hell is going to be dumb enough to pay 37 year old CP3 40 million.
Flopping ages gracefully.
By Smoke Dogg Go To PostYou don't have to be a genius to trade for a contract year Kawhi though… especially if all you have to do is give up DeMar and then you get Kawhi's best friend Danny Green too.Kawhi is a better player and everything but acting like DeRozen is Waiters or something is trash posting
Pop was practically handing out gifts to Ujiri.
DeMar should be mad at Pop.
By Smokey Go To Postthe nets. always count on the nets.
The Nets have all the cap space and all their draft picks going forward. Their time of darkness is over.
The team willing enough to do it would probably still be the Hawks, the Kings, or the Magic.
By Moris Go To PostI don't think Ujiri was malicious in his decision making or anything and 100% believe he wanted to do right by DeMar. He was between a rock and a hard place, likely wouldn't have been a blip on the radar had the Kawhi thing not been the biggest story of the offseason.I think this is a case of immediate reaction vs letting the dust settle.
Right or wrong, one of the biggest take aways by players and Demar himself is that Ujiri did DeMar dirty. An Unfortunate cost of doing business. I'm looking forward to see how this all plays out, cause by next off season we could easily be saying Ujiri is a genius.
When it settles, everyone ends up where LFK is at.
By Mariosalic Go To PostCapela got hosed.he almost hosed himself shit
By DY_nasty Go To Postlol stop itPlayers can plan stuff together all they want, nobody ever came out and said Pat Riley talked to them before he was allowed to.
Miami cleared all this up when they formed the Heat Lizard
By diehard Go To PostPlayers can plan stuff together all they want, nobody ever came out and said Pat Riley talked to them before he was allowed to.of course he didn't
while we're at it, lets assume chris paul didn't get doc to the clippers by doing the same stuff
By Moris Go To Posta few steps bykelol you are always witty.
By reilo Go To PostThere's no such thing as "collusion between players". They can do wtf they want.
Trump to join the NBA PA soon.
Paul’s got a huge public platform, a lot of influence with players (the guy even runs his own private invite-only summer league), and I guarantee he knows where bodies are buried. He could make life difficult for a franchise that screwed him over.
By Pac-12 Go To PostThere's no trading Chris Paul. Who in the hell is going to be dumb enough to pay 37 year old CP3 40 million.dy's team tbh
By Random Ass Username Go To Postdy's team tbh
Gonna have to do it quick because two summers from now, Charlotte burns to the ground. Won't be nothing left of this town. :(
By Random Ass Username Go To Postdy's team tbhhah
like we'll have cap space after we give kemba the supermax and pay kaminsky 90 mil
nice try
By Pac-12 Go To PostThere's no trading Chris Paul. Who in the hell is going to be dumb enough to pay 37 year old CP3 40 million.
Tracy McGrady
Steve Francis
Rasheed Wallace
Jalen Rose
Joakim Noah
Chauncey Billups
Derrick Rose
Penny Hardaway
What do all these names have in common?
By livefromkyoto Go To PostPaul’s got a huge public platform, a lot of influence with players (the guy even runs his own private invite-only summer league), and I guarantee he knows where bodies are buried. He could make life difficult for a franchise that screwed him over.
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