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  1. Mr. Boldin

    Free Agency 2018

    Denver is going to be running into luxury tax issues if they bring back Barton. Not to mention, they are likely going to have to pony up for Jokic this summer or risk him hitting UFA next summer. They will be a team to keep an eye on, because they have to move Chandler and Faried if they want to...
  2. Mr. Boldin

    Free Agency 2018

    I'm a big fan of Barton because hes versatile, is a solid passer, can shoot, rebound, wont kill you on defense, plus has length. I'd take him over the other two, but the Suns need someone who can score. I wouldn't pay Hood, but he fits that category. Same with Favors. Problem is Hood had the...
  3. Mr. Boldin

    Free Agency 2018

    There is a reason Utah is moving on from Favors. He and Gobert just dont give them enough on either end to make it work. There are more issues that pop up playing together, than ones which are solved. You want ayton yo develop with spacing around him. Favors kills all of that the moment he...
  4. Mr. Boldin

    The Suns with the 2018 #1 overall pick select....

    The term unicorn is just being thrown around by the media and like. The term originated to describe bigs who can protect the rim, rebound, and shoot from three. Some of the guys listed as "unicorns", which I even saw Steph Curry's named mentioned as one, are not what the term was coined for...
  5. Mr. Boldin

    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    There are all kind of incentive bonuses in the NBA, not all that typical unless for all NBA, all star, ect. But I have seen some for field goal percentage, minutes played, weight at camp, ect. Regarding Williams, I dont see the point in waiving him, let alone him coming back on a minimum deal...
  6. Mr. Boldin

    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    Its non-guaranteed, and he also has a minute, weight, and body fat clause that can trigger $1M guaranteed until July 6 2018 and 2019. Not sure the exact details on that, but its something to consider if the Suns dont waive him and keep him on the roster for next season.
  7. Mr. Boldin

    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    As the resident Clippers fan and more, that trade makes no sense.
  8. Mr. Boldin

    The Suns with the 2018 #1 overall pick select....

    I thought Lauri was better than I expected as a defender (on the perimeter) in Tucson, and that carried over to the NBA.
  9. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    Ayton's defensive value is being able to slide laterally with wings on the perimeter. Thats a pretty unique trait. That said, rim protection is huge, especially if he is the only big with size on the floor. You better be stout on the perimeter to help make up for that.
  10. Mr. Boldin

    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    /Cuts to photo of Doc Rivers So glad he isnt in charge anymore.
  11. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    I try to call it like I see it. I'm a huge Arizona fan, but I've seen enough of Ayton to know what he coukd/could not do in Tucson, and then what he projects to do in the NBA with more spacing and guard talent around him. Defense is an issue, but his offensive ability is nearly unlimited IMO.
  12. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    That doesn't matter. People keep saying that. Watch the tape. When hes the only big on the floor, or even if hes supposed to help a guard or Ristic at the rim, these issues exist. The rotation was slow or nonexistant. There are dozens of cases I can point to where he walls up at the rim, has his...
  13. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    Again, Ayton has issues diagnosing plays and completing his assignments and rotations. Hes late a lot, he doesnt contest much at the rim (although he certainly improved over the season), and sometimes he flat out stands around Again, is the issue cant or doesnt know how? My guess, having seen...
  14. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    Hes always been an overrated defender. He can lock guys up, man up, but hes never been a stopper. He also doesnt provide much help side and his STL% has always been mediocre. His plus value came two seasons ago when the Celtics were terrible on the glass, and he cleaned up like a PF...
  15. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    Being able to play him at the four would open up a lot of possibilities. I also think he would be a great fit as a short roll man who can catch that pocket pass, or off a trap on Booker, and then face up and make plays from the 3PT line and down with his passing, athleticism, and finishing...
  16. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    He certainly hasnt done any better. Hes not much worse, which is still pretty meh to me. Put it this way, hes a nice player to have at the right price. My price is the MLE.
  17. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    He shoots it better, but his shot selection is cringe worth. If you want one, take the one who can play some PG, that is Smart. Or just take the cheaper one. I wouldnt mind the Clippers bringing him back, but im not paying over the MLE.
  18. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    If you are trading up, why not trade up for a guy who every team in the league is looking for? Mikal Bridges. Find a defensive PG who is some kind of threat to score or shoot, Booker, Bridges, Jackson, Ayton. Obviously, Jackson still needs to beef up, but he played 18% of his minutes at the...
  19. Mr. Boldin

    What would it take

    When you find out, you would say hell no. Just look at the price Philly paid to move up from 3 to 1. They gave up the Kings pick top 1 protected (now that we know the lottery results). To move up from 16 to 2, it would take a mountain of assets, highlighted by Josh Jackson and a very, very...
  20. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    Yes. I would want him turning into a franchise caliber lead guard who can create for himself and others off the dribble. You dont need him to be a "point guard" or a "shooting guard". You need him to be an all-nba, all-star caliber guard. I think he has to tools to be a dynamic lead guard. That...
  21. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    He is still an elite defender, with a good assist rate, and rebounds. I would say hes slightly above mid-level based on his defensive tools and versatility. That said, if the Suns draft Doncic, he would be a solid fit between Booker and Doncic. No way im paying more than just above the MLE...
  22. Mr. Boldin

    The Suns with the 2018 #1 overall pick select....

    Its not centerless. You need a center who can stay on the floor with athleticism and skill. That center needs to be able to two of the follow: defend multiple positions, protect the rim, pass or shoot, space the floor vertically on dives out of the PNR. In extreme cases (see the Rockets vs...
  23. Mr. Boldin

    The Suns with the 2018 #1 overall pick select....

    I dont think the game in traditional PG, SG, SF, PF, C terms, and havent in many years. You need Guards, wings, and bigs. Not saying you need a SF, but the more wings who can play multiple positions with a range of skills, the better, IMO. I think he makes a good fit next to Booker and Jackson...
  24. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    Smart would make some sense if you dont have to break the bank. That is the only issue with a RFA.
  25. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    If you want Booker to take the next step, and not be a "shooting guard" his entire career, you need to get him to expand his game. For example: He is already taking 47.4% of his FGA as pull up jumpers. His eFG% is 46.9% on those vs. 59.2% on catch and shoot jumpers. However, he shots 36.4% on...

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