2022-23 Around the NBA Thread

[Lorenzo]

one thing I’ve learned about the Lakers over the last couple years is that they could make the playoffs if AD is healthy.

 

[Proximo]

I really like what the Warriors did Getting GPII and Sadiq Bey giving up basically nothing. They should not be overlooked.

 

[Russ Smith]

I really like what the Warriors did Getting GPII and Sadiq Bey giving up basically nothing. They should not be overlooked.

I think Bey went to Atlanta didn't he? I thought they moved him for the 2nd round picks after Wiseman for Bey but it was convoluted so not sure.

 

[Hoop Head]

I really like what the Warriors did Getting GPII and Sadiq Bey giving up basically nothing. They should not be overlooked.

If they kept Bey I'd like it a lot but they moved him to Atlanta for the picks that were used for GP2.

 

[Proximo]

If they kept Bey I'd like it a lot but they moved him to Atlanta for the picks that were used for GP2.

Oh good. That makes me feel better.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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Lol at the new currency: 5 second round picks

 

[Lorenzo]

Lol at the new currency: 5 second round picks

Could you imagine if the Lakers got five second round draft picks. They would be dangerous (source espn)

 

[Russ Smith]

Lol at the new currency: 5 second round picks

The Bay area media countered that saying Draymond was a 2nd rounder and Payton 2 was undrafted. Which is true, but kind of silly as both are extreme outliers in that regard.

 

[Phrazbit]

Lol at the new currency: 5 second round picks

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[Russ Smith]

I knew it was too good to be true. Local rumor is Payton 2 failed his physical with the Warriors, the core injury he just came back from isn't healed and he could have to miss up to 3 months.

Kerr was apparently "cagey" with reporters when asked about the deal so it's not clear yet if GP2 will actually rejoin the Warriors or not.

Crap

 

[Mainstreet]

A good starting 5 for Brooklyn.

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[Mainstreet]

The Bay area media countered that saying Draymond was a 2nd rounder and Payton 2 was undrafted. Which is true, but kind of silly as both are extreme outliers in that regard.

The NBA used to have 7 round drafts. Good players are to be found among 2nd round picks and undrafted players.

Sure the odds are lower on finding a gem later but they are there to be found.

Good teams find those players. My hope is the Suns become one of those teams by emphasizing scouting and player development.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

A good starting 5 for Brooklyn.

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That should be a pretty balance defensive team. No star, but pretty good players all around.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

A good starting 5 for Brooklyn.

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Interesting that no cam Thomas starting.

 

[Chaplin]

Interesting that no cam Thomas starting.

What the hell does Thomas need to do? 3 straight 40 point games and then a 20 point game. How does that not earn a starting role?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The NBA used to have 7 round drafts. Good players are to be found among 2nd round picks and undrafted players.

Sure the odds are lower on finding a gem later but they are there to be found.

Good teams find those players. My hope is the Suns become one of those teams by emphasizing scouting and player development.

Suns used to be masters of later first, second and beyond picks.
Horny
Finley
Ceballos
Person
Oliver miller
Dragic
Barbosa

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

What the hell does Thomas need to do? 3 straight 40 point games and then a 20 point game. How does that not earn a starting role?

Weird right?

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns used to be masters of later first, second and beyond picks.
Horny
Finley
Ceballos
Person
Oliver miller
Dragic
Barbosa

Yes, they did.

I think a team needs to have the expectation they will find these players and the scouting to do it.

 

[Russ Smith]

What the hell does Thomas need to do? 3 straight 40 point games and then a 20 point game. How does that not earn a starting role?

I think he's suspended. Used a gay slur during a live interview.

 

[SunsTzu]

I think he's suspended. Used a gay slur during a live interview.

No, he was only fined. He may have had 20 last game but he was apparently jacking up horrible shots and pissed off the coach. Nets fans don't seem upset with him starting on the bench.

 

[Phrazbit]

Cam and Mikal are making their debuts right now on NBAtv.

 

[Cardsfan77]

Cam and Mikal are making their debuts right now on NBAtv.

They had a great first half on both sides of the ball, glad to see them both starting.

 

[clyde2tw]

Cam's 3 was smooth in the 1st half and left him now in the 3rd qtr. Mikal has evolved into an excellent off. player, with great space feel and timing, getting a lot foul calls for his drives. and his defense is suffocating as usual. He will be the next Pippen.

 

[mhill1986]

Man! Bridges had a great opportunity for the game-winning layup and just missed it. I really wanted to see it go in for him in his first game for the Nets.

 

[Superbone]

Man! Bridges had a great opportunity for the game-winning layup and just missed it. I really wanted to see it go in for him in his first game for the Nets.

Would have been a great storyline.