By Moris Go To PostThey needed a defensive anchor at C forever, one that wasn't the worst offensive C in the leauge they trotted Kendrick Perkins out there for years in a disgusting attempt to fill that role while he was trash on both ends.That's why Ibaka is there.
But with how the NBA is evolving they might be better off starting Ibaka at C going forward.
By Moris Go To PostOKC laust
Nets laust
I remember a certain someone saying Barge was a great fit for the triangle…
He was. I covered that in another post. Once they drafted Porzingis they HAD to cut ties with Bargs. It's like going to practice everyday and being told "this is everything we don't want you to be like, but he's on your team"
Like drafting a pot head talented lazy underachiever and then signing Beasley and Derrick Williams to your team.
So the word was that Presti was penny-pinching on Harden because of tax reasons and wanting to have a flexible roster and build for the future etc. etc.
More than likely he's just an idiot.
More than likely he's just an idiot.
I'd comment on these recent happenings but too many people are getting clipped for their trolls so I'll pass
Glad to see Belli's enthusiastic to be here.it's totally not only because we doubled his pay grade shut up
In all seriousness I really am looking forward to this season less just because of Bargnani.
Even if he's not on the court he'll be there in the back of my mind like a black hole of happiness. He's a basketball Dementor.
Even if he's not on the court he'll be there in the back of my mind like a black hole of happiness. He's a basketball Dementor.
By Forever Go To PostIn all seriousness I really am looking forward to this season less just because of Bargnani.
Even if he's not on the court he'll be there in the back of my mind like a black hole of happiness.
....he could legit get Bropez killed.
Rondo/DMC/Trill
By psychintellect Go To Post
maybe the best gif ever
By Eleuin Go To PostNow I remember why I don't trollI hope this offseason is a lesson to all about the dangers of too much unnecessary trolling and the karmic backlash you can incur.
Lol
Of course it will be forgotten in a few months and people will have to relearn the lesson all over again.
By Forever Go To PostBy the way, JR Smith is still unsigned.
Don't think y'all are safe.
By The Frankman Go To PostBy Forever Go To PostBy the way, JR Smith is still unsigned.
Don't think y'all are safe.
Lol perfect response.
By SamuraiX- Go To PostFrom Rondo to JaVale.
Mavs fans don't deserve this shit.
They do.
Damn, look at all that paper he left on the table! You're right, Gondo. This was one helluva L for us.
So let me get this straight. OKC essentially traded James Harden for max Kanter and Steven Adams. So much failure. Also why in the world was Bargs wanted by not 1 but 2 teams?!.
By Nelo Ice Go To PostSo let me get this straight. OKC essentially traded James Harden for max Kanter and Steven Adams. So much failure. Also why in the world was Bargs wanted by not 1 but 2 teams?!.I still haven't gotten over the fact that the Knicks traded for that contract in the first place.
I love you Gondo, but Royce Young has driven me to this:
#kd2dc
They traded their draft pick in 2016 for that contract! They literally might give up a top 8 pick for Bargs.
#kd2dc
I still haven't gotten over the fact that the Knicks traded for that contract in the first place.
They traded their draft pick in 2016 for that contract! They literally might give up a top 8 pick for Bargs.
By Sharp Go To PostI still haven't gotten over the fact that the Knicks traded for that contract in the first place.That reminds me they traded a 1st round pick for him.
Not sure what to make of Sacrementos team, don't really see the direction.
I mean, they're gonna be terrible either way but this seems like unfocused turribleness.
I mean, they're gonna be terrible either way but this seems like unfocused turribleness.
Luc was a solid player for us last year. Great guy too. Kings are trying to get locker room guys to offset any potential fuckery
By Moris Go To Posthe was one of the last few "bigs" left that I would've liked
always been a fan of Mbah a Moute and was pretty pissed when we traded him the first time
although he has kinda looked like a corpse lately but whatever it's not J-Smoove or JR
Problem with LMAM is word was that he hardly wanted to play. Worry he's just getting paychecks while he can.
He's great defensively when he cares.
He's great defensively when he cares.
Jonathon Givony - Here's a look at the top performers in Vegas Summer League history (PER, min: 2 GP, 20+ mpg) over last 12 years (2/2) ---> https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/620310039337668609
WTF at most of the names... guys who did nothing in the league
WTF at most of the names... guys who did nothing in the league
By DY_nasty Go To PostForever got hit with the most ruthless of facedown trap cards with that bargnani signing lmaofirst thing I think of
Top 10 crossovers
https://youtu.be/iqba6B-QDFE
Looooool tolliver and then kemba did mirotic dirty right after.
Edit: holy shit unnamed laker just rekt unnamed Nugget.
Didn't realize Harden was behind Rubio's ankle issues.
https://youtu.be/iqba6B-QDFE
Looooool tolliver and then kemba did mirotic dirty right after.
Edit: holy shit unnamed laker just rekt unnamed Nugget.
Didn't realize Harden was behind Rubio's ankle issues.
im like shocked dwight buycks made the top 10.
i still dont know who he is and when he actually showed up.
i still dont know who he is and when he actually showed up.
Buycks is alright for like a 3rd/4th string PG, hasn't gotten a real opportunity to show if he belongs.
Last season he might've had a shot backing up Lin if not for Clarkson's emergence. Then LA drafted Russell and signed Lou Williams. Not sure if LA keeps him around
LA has 14 players and rumor is they want to carry the max (15) Kelly & Young are likely being shopped but LA has guards now and probably need to shore up the SF spot.
Buycks should be in Philly tbh.
Last season he might've had a shot backing up Lin if not for Clarkson's emergence. Then LA drafted Russell and signed Lou Williams. Not sure if LA keeps him around
LA has 14 players and rumor is they want to carry the max (15) Kelly & Young are likely being shopped but LA has guards now and probably need to shore up the SF spot.
Buycks should be in Philly tbh.
By psychintellect Go To PostTop 10 crossoverschris paul doing the whip is never gonna get old lol
https://youtu.be/iqba6B-QDFE
Looooool tolliver and then kemba did mirotic dirty right after.
Edit: holy shit unnamed laker just rekt unnamed Nugget.
Didn't realize Harden was behind Rubio's ankle issues.
and neither is mirotic getting hit with the akashi 2-step
By IWMTB19 Go To PostI love you Gondo, but Royce Young has driven me to this:But I agree with you that Royce is basically the Thunder's PR department, but this would be like me wishing for Gobert to get traded because of David Locke.
#kd2dc
@HPbasketball: OH, that’s interesting too. So Kanter grabbed a bunch of OREBs,but opponent offensive rebounding % actually went UP with Kanter on floor
@HPbasketball: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaait a minute. Kanter had 130 OREBs with OKC. Via NBAWowy, 98 of his boards were off his own shot? http://t.co/Nd92a7yX1L
But he got more 20-10 games than like a bunch of all stars and all NBA players last year so he is pretty awesome.
By fertygo Go To PostI'll root for Kanter with all of my heartbeat if he traded for NoahTo be fair, he's awesome to watch on one end of the floor.
fuck yall
I just wonder if we can cobble together a decent defensive lineup if he plays with YNB, Roberson, KD, and Ibaka.
Its time to KD and Russ upping their defensive game anyway, no reason for them to can't being at least top 20-30 defensive player and getting legitimate all-defense team vote.
By fertygo Go To PostIts time to KD and Russ upping their defensive game anyway, no reason for them to can't being at least top 20-30 defensive player and getting legitimate all-defense team vote.Russ was drafted with the idea that his offense would lag behind his defense.
So much for that, haha.
By psychintellect Go To PostYeah, OKCs perimeter D has been trash for a while.Part of it is our scheme, which I'm pretty sure Donovan is gonna focus on.
Brooks relied on our athleticism to close out shooters, whereas Donovan's schemes at Florida focused on preventing threes and shots at the rim in favor of mid-range jumpers.
Has anyone reported on how KD has been recovering from his foot injuries? Super worried about a dude that tall having two major foot issues in the same year
By obijkenobi Go To PostHas anyone reported on how KD has been recovering from his foot injuries? Super worried about a dude that tall having two major foot issues in the same yearHe's apparently on track. He was out of his walking boot when he showed up to Orlando summer league. He said he's doing some on-court stuff.
Apparently the success rate for the bone graft procedure he had is very high.
The Timberwolves say Nikola Pekovic is making a great recovery from his ankle surgery, he'll be resuming basketball activities in September and should be good to go this year! I'm so happy!