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BRule said:
You realize he can't play D right? Especially in the post and he can't finish at the rim or play inside on O or D.

He's a better shooting Bargs, basically
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The reports are he needs to put on some bulk but has excellent athleticism and good instincts on blocking shots. Ibaka was not a great defensive player when he first came into the league either until he put on some muscle
 
thethe said:
The reports are he needs to put on some bulk but has excellent athleticism and good instincts on blocking shots. Ibaka was not a great defensive player when he first came into the league either until he put on some muscle
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Good comp....comparing a low post 4 to a stretch 4 who weights 90 pounds and doesn't enter the paint.
 
thethe said:
The reports are he needs to put on some bulk but has excellent athleticism and good instincts on blocking shots. Ibaka was not a great defensive player when he first came into the league either until he put on some muscle
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So if Ibaka did it, this guy should be able to?
 
I think the point is to take some Euro flier on a guy over someone like Russel, who will step in day 1 and be a very good player is probably going to end up looking dumb. Russell is the best passer in the draft and can shoot and get to the hole.
 
gilesfan said:
I think the point is to take some Euro flier on a guy over someone like Russel, who will step in day 1 and be a very good player is probably going to end up looking dumb. Russell is the best passer in the draft and can shoot and get to the hole.
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For the next three years I think its fairly certain that Russell will be more valueable than Porzingis. But, if a team drafting in the top 3 is trying to win in the next three years then that franchise is pretty stupid.
 
thethe said:
For the next three years I think its fairly certain that Russell will be more valueable than Porzingis. But, if a team drafting in the top 3 is trying to win in the next three years then that franchise is pretty stupid.
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I didn't say they should care about the next 3 years....there is a great chance the Euro never does a thing in the NBA.
 
gilesfan said:
I didn't say they should care about the next 3 years....there is a great chance the Euro never does a thing in the NBA.
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I don't know how to quantify what his chances are as you and I have never seenhim play. All I know is that the NBA scouts that have seen him have said he has the goods.
 
Woj said this about Love.

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @ WojYahooNBA

Cleveland remains the frontrunner to sign Love to a five-year, $100M-plus extension, but Love could be willing to hear out Celtics, Lakers.
 
Supposedly SA called OKC about the 14th pick, i'd take Splitter or Diaw in a second, let Kanter walk.
 
Philly is dumb if they dont take Russell if he's there.

BPA, and fills a massive need for them.
 
thethe said:
Depends on who is available.

I think they could sign Koufos cheap this offseason and draft Russel at the four and it will be even better.
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Cheap and this off season and next off season don't exist. Everyone is gonna get paid work this cap increase.
 
Lamb traded, not surprising.

They've been shopping him, PJ3, and Novak.

Waste of roster spots.
 
Lamb was soooooo good he was traded for Matt Barnes lolllll

Also Batum for Vonleh, seems to suggest LMA is done in Portland. Welcome to New York WOOOOOOO
 
BRule said:
Lamb was soooooo good he was traded for Matt Barnes lolllll

Also Batum for Vonleh, seems to suggest LMA is done in Portland. Welcome to New York WOOOOOOO
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They didnt get Barnes but i'd rather have that than what they did get.

LMA is going to SA or Dal if he leaves.
 
gilesfan said:
Awesome trade for Portland
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Portland is gonna look completely different when they tip next season. Vonleh needs some work still, but has the tools to be successful. Never thought he should have left Indiana after only one season. Plus Gerald Henderson makes this an even better deal.
 
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