Why Beasley was the #2 pick

[SweetD]

That wouldn't have made a difference.

Que? They used Odem's exception to get Nash without the Suns taking back any salary, only draft picks and cash. Nash was not a RFA so the 1year hold does not apply. The trade exception was already included in LA's cap hold for this year.

 

[Evil Ash]

Pretty sure the Lakers are well over the luxury tax. If that rule were being enforced it would have blocked Nash.

Fair enough I didn't think there were any teams that were that far over and in truth there aren't. This new rule affects 3 teams and thats it

S&T will still be a major means of teams over the cap to acquire players and expiring deals will still play a major factor

 

[SweetD]

But being over the luxury tax would have prevented them doing a S&T regardless of what they used under the upcoming rule.

Being over the tax does not supersede the trade exception. They would not be able to just out right do a S&T without giving any assets/cap holds (The trade exeception is the asset used)

 

[Phrazbit]

Being over the tax does not supersede the trade exception. They would not be able to just out right do a S&T without giving any assets/cap holds (The trade exeception is the asset used)

I know, but we are talking about a rule change for the 2013/2014 season and how it would have effected current teams. Under the rule teams over the luxury tax are not allowed to S&T, period.

 

[Phrazbit]

Saw these stats posted on another forum.

PER
Player A: 13.11
Player B: 13.12

Rebounding Rate:
A: 10.6
B: 10.3

True Shooting%
A: 50.2%
B: 50.3%

Turnover Rate:
A: 12.1
B: 12.4

So... who are these 2 players? One of them should be a safe assumption.

 

[Folster]

Saw these stats posted on another forum.

PER
Player A: 13.11
Player B: 13.12

Rebounding Rate:
A: 10.6
B: 10.3

True Shooting%
A: 50.2%
B: 50.3%

Turnover Rate:
A: 12.1
B: 12.4

So... who are these 2 players? One of them should be a safe assumption.

It's 2 in the morning. How about you just tell us?

 

[Mainstreet]

It's 2 in the morning. How about you just tell us?

I'm right here with you about the 2AM thing.

 

[Phrazbit]

It's 2 in the morning. How about you just tell us?

haha, I hit the hay right after posting that. Sorry.

Those stats belong to; Michael Beasley and... Hakim "The Bad Dream" Warrick.

 

[elindholm]

Those stats belong to; Michael Beasley and... Hakim "The Bad Dream" Warrick.

That's pretty funny. But did you include more than just Beasley's last year? He definitely regressed, and maybe the change of scenery will get him back on track.

 

[hcsilla]

Am I the only one whom Beasley's best games remind of John Wallace?

If not, it is not a good sign.

 

[sunsfan88]

A good read on Beasley

http://www.michaelbeasley8.com/mike

 

[Phrazbit]

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci...appy-have-shorter-contract-timberwolves-still

Timberwolves all-star forward Kevin Love is glad he negotiated the option to leave Minnesota as a free agent in three years instead of securing a maximum five-year contract, demanding again that management invest in a playoff-contending team before he commits long term to the franchise.
Love also was pleased to see "bad blood" purged from the locker room and stressed the "urgency of the situation" with the Wolves, whose roster remains unsettled after the team failed to sign Portland free-agent forward Nicolas Batum

I bet he was talking about Anthony Tolliver...

 

[binkar]

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci...appy-have-shorter-contract-timberwolves-still



I bet he was talking about Anthony Tolliver...

I had read that Beasley was well-liked by teammates. Randolph and Webster are also well known knuckle heads. Of course Beasley could have been well-liked by fellow knuckle heads.

 

[Folster]

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci...appy-have-shorter-contract-timberwolves-still



I bet he was talking about Anthony Tolliver...

Could be Webster.

 

[SunsTzu]

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci...appy-have-shorter-contract-timberwolves-still



I bet he was talking about Anthony Tolliver...

There are a lot of reports about how well liked Beasley is/was by his teammates and coaches. I'm not saying he couldn't be talking about Beasley, but I think it's more likely he was referring to Randolph and Milicic who haven't always gotten along with coaches and teammates.

 

[tobiazz]

Paul Coro: Blanks on Beasley: "It's a fresh start for us & a fresh start for him. We aren't afraid of what he's experienced. We want to embrace that." Twitter

*Blanks rolls a blunt*

 

[sunsfan88]

Beasley seemed quite positive in the press conference. Vowed to become a better defender and said all the weed problems in the past because "10 mins of pleasure isn't worth my life and career"

Seemed extrememly grateful for someone giving him a 2nd chance and opportunity.

Had no jitters about answering questions of his past, said once this team reaches full chemistry with one another, its capable of winning it all.

Will be wearing jersey #0

 

[NashDishesDimes]

Where did you guys see this press conference? I cant find it anywhere..

 

[sunsfan88]

Where did you guys see this press conference? I cant find it anywhere..

It should be suns.com soon but in the mean time you can read this

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8...ey-says-marijuana-issues-thing-just-wants-win

 

[NashDishesDimes]

It should be suns.com soon but in the mean time you can read this

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8...ey-says-marijuana-issues-thing-just-wants-win

Thanks!

 

[sunsfan88]

Thanks!

No problem and here's the actual presser

http://valleyofthesuns.com/2012/07/21/michael-beasley-introductory-press-conference-video/

 

[leclerc]

... finding full chemistry and winning it all? What is he smoking? Guess that's just jock talk. Now he's got to prove it on the court for a full season.

 

[Griffin]

What is he smoking?

Was that a rhetorical question?