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  1. Mr. Boldin

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

    Couldnt agree more with everything Fran said. You dont need to play Doncic at PG, and why would you want to? Hes not Ben Simmons, and even he had major issues when the defense begins to key on him, loading to his drives, dropping PNR coverage, ect. Let Doncic play off the ball and use him as a...
  2. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    Well Booker would work as the other ball handler/shot creator. Now you need a 3-D wing/guard, although probably someone who can handle spot PG duties to help fit in the rotation. PG wise, think a Patrick Beverley. Guard/spot PG, think a Gary Harris type. 3-D guard/wing, think Robert Covington...
  3. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    I see Doncic playing the wing. You you can slide him in at the 2-3 depending on who you play next to him, but I dont see him being the primary ball handler. He needs someone else who can attack off the dribble in the back court. Hes a passing wizard who can shred you in the PNR, but he fits...
  4. Mr. Boldin

    Compensation for Budenholzer?

    I am very interested to see what that Bucks roster looks and plays like next season. Middleton, Brodgon, Giannis are great fits for his system.
  5. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    I thought Ayton did a pretty good job all year hard hedging those side ball screens, and even switching (the few times Miller actually did so) ball screens onto guards. Ayton's problem is he isnt a natural rim protector. Now is that an ability issue, a wont issue, or a doesnt know how issue...
  6. Mr. Boldin

    Summer trades?

    Offensively it would be fun. Defensively, it would be a freaking nightmare.
  7. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    Unless the Suns revamp the roster, and decide they need Chandler to help make a push; get Ayton on the floor with Bender as much as you are comfortable with and see how it works... Immediately.
  8. Mr. Boldin

    D DAY

    Nearly everyone on that roster the 76ers either drafted, have already locked into a long-term deal, will own RFA rights on, or have bird rights on. They can keep everyone, supplement the roster with their draft picks (which they own outright), and using salary exceptions to add pieces. Of...
  9. Mr. Boldin

    The 2017-2018 Around the NBA thread

    Maybe is Schroder werent such a dick, played defense, and could actually shoot, the Pacers or the Bucks would want him. I cant see either being very interested.
  10. Mr. Boldin

    Ayton's Ceiling

    Ive been saying since day one in Tucson: Ayton's offensive upside is unlimited. The one area I would have questions about is him creating offense off the dribble. Can he develop a little shake and some handle like Embiid? If so, I think everything plays, or will play with some hard work...
  11. Mr. Boldin

    D DAY

    Kawhi is 27. Hes entering his prime and the 76ers are ready to win. I think Kawhi makes much more sense, as he fits in with their size, athleticism, and two-way lineups. You put Kawhi and Covington out there on the wing, and Simmons defensive responsibilities start to take a back seat so he can...
  12. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    Yeah, Curry looks better athletically (laterally and vertically), but Young has some tight handles. I wouldnt say as good as Curry, but not a stretch to think he can get pretty close.
  13. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    People also forget that Doncic has nearly played an entire year of ball straight through. The Euroleague Final Four into June, Euro Basket at the end of August and into September, and then back into the season. Thats a lot for an 18 year old. He was running on fumes in March/April and got shut...
  14. Mr. Boldin

    D DAY

    Philly should 100% trade that pick for Kawhi is possible. Doncic is the only natural fit, and Kawhi makes much more sense considering what the Celtics and Warriors look like.
  15. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    I dont take anythine from Marcellus' basketball opinions. They couldnt be further from mine at all. The Laker homers were excited because "typical Clippers", and "this is going to look terrible when they try to make a pitch to any free agent", none of which is true. A few mentioned how they were...
  16. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    Been saying it since October, but Ayton's upside is virtually unlimited offensively. Defensively, he needs some work and if he reaches his peak and overcomes his deficiencies on that end, dude is HOF caliber.
  17. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    There are about a handful of pro-Clipper radio personalities out here. Marcellus Wiley being the biggest. I thought he was gonna walk out of the studio he was so upset. I wanted them to re-sign him, but thought the full, five-year max, was too much. Was hoping we would find a way to flip him...
  18. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    Surprisingly, I was one of the few who loved that deal from the Clippers end (of the people I speak and interact with). I know the organization was ecstatic. That was a really good deal on the Clippers end. Not that it cant work out for the Pistons, but that contract is going to be brutal later...
  19. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    Yeah thats true. Cal does like his guys to stick to the roles he asks them to play as well. Not saying Knox has all kinds of off the dribble game we havent seen, but you spread the floor around him at the 4 and I think his game looks a bit better, as hes attacking closeouts instead of leading...
  20. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    Fair enough. Agree to disagree. I dont think hes shown anything near what hes capable of defensively, which is part of the issue. That said, I think he would be fine defending the 3 and 4 in the NBA, athletically. Hes not locking anyone down though. Also, Tobias is a quality NBA player, capable...
  21. Mr. Boldin

    2017-2018 Draft Prospects watch.

    Thats a pretty good player at 16 then. Im not super high on Knox, but he definitely interests me. He has enough laterally and overall athletically to become a solid defender, and someone who can defend two, potentially three positions. His jumper looks like it will play as it develops, and UK...
  22. Mr. Boldin

    The fallout of Toronto

    He isnt great as a defender, and has been up and down as a rim protector. He can score in the paint, but needs touches, and those touches arent as efficient as the ones with Lowry or DeRozan. It is really hard to keep big guys who cant make plays out of the short roll, arent great passers, cant...
  23. Mr. Boldin

    The fallout of Toronto

    Not a fan of Ibaka, however this is the framework of move that makes some sense (albeit not this one directly). I have never been high on Chriss, but im not sure giving up on him for Ibaka does much. Ibaka doesnt protect the rim anywhere like he used to, doesnt hit the defensive glass anymore...
  24. Mr. Boldin

    The 2017-2018 Around the NBA thread

    Thanks for taking Blake's terrible deal and fast-tracking the reboot with Tobias and a lottery pick.
  25. Mr. Boldin

    The 2017-2018 Around the NBA thread

    Ill refer back to my quote about every team searching for competent wings.

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