NBA 2016-17 Season Thread - Knicks in 6
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DickTrickle
Definitely NOT Furor Planedefiler
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He's definitely not top 10. You could probably make a case for 30. He can create his own shot. He should take pressure off IT. He's a good, not great, defender.
He's also improved a lot since he came in the league. He definitely struggled a lot creating his own shot in his early years and his three was a lot less reliable. So, he's a hard worker.
Brahma
Obi-Bro Kenobi-X
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Really can't ask for more than that I guess. Not a fan of the move for two reason really...It does not get you past Cleveland, nevermind GS. On top of that, it will take away from the kids time wise.
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ESPN's NBA rank had him #34 at the beginning of this season, and after this year I imagine he is right at Top 25. Dude can play. Good offensive player, who plays solid defense. I think it's a fantastic get for them. The cream of the crop of either Tatum or Brown will rise and play along side him (it will be Tatum).
Yeah, doesn't really move the needle without an even bigger move. And they'd been trying to couple this with a big trade, but the options they were looking at are probably about all gone now.
They'll all get plenty of PT. Collecting SF's is fine in today's game since you can throw out lineups with 3 or 4 of em at a time. Jaylen Brown especially seems athletic and big enough that he'll be able to guard positions 1-4 at times.
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Yeah, having too many wings is never a bad idea. And any time you can score a Top 30ish player, that's never a bad thing.
I don't think it puts them over the hump (Cavs), but it certainly makes them competitive. It wouldn't absolutely stun me if they could get past them, but I don't expect it with just this.
I don't think it puts them over the hump (Cavs), but it certainly makes them competitive. It wouldn't absolutely stun me if they could get past them, but I don't expect it with just this.
zzeris
The Real Benny Johnson
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Yeah, this was a fantastic move by Boston. Got best FA available and a top 30 player. You really can't do much more, right? The EC finals was about as competitive as the championship and look at what Cleveland did to improve? Fire their GM? Celts wont win this year but LBJ is probably moving on and they got a guy that wants to be there instead of a George type acquisition who will be in LA next year anyways. They should be good for a few more years.
Uber Uberest
rdr^2
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The bigger deal is that Horford and now Heyward have broken that stereotype that NBA stars won't sign in Boston. Before everything was draft or trade. Now big name guys are picking Boston. Huge.
Ambiturner
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It just depends on how good the team is right now. Big markets are not the in thing anymore, it's all about rings.
Of course, now people are bitching that this is a bad thing
Kaines
Potato Supreme
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I agree bitching about it now is stupid considering the ONLY thing we measure superstars by is rings. Why is Lebron not as good as MJ? 3-5 vs 6-0. It's the first thing anyone arguing FOR Jordan will pull out. So who gives a shit that Jordan spent YEARS failing to even get to the finals against the Celtics / Pistons? HE GOT SIX!!! Well, don't blame players now for only chasing what everyone else says is so important.
Djay
Trakanon Raider
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Of course, they were smarter back then and had Rodman do a stop in San Antonio first while Jordan played baseball to throw everyone off.
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