NBA January N/V: Chris Paul SpecOps

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EvanTH: Apr 24, 2004; i like to express my inner pain by being really boring on the phone
or just when i'm kickin it
that's me though
i'm kind of oddddddd

Dejan Bimble posted:

Forgive me for indulging, as I have a headache and can't mount the mind to do anything worthwhile.

If there's a new susperteam logic dictates it's in the east rather than the west. The team would need young assets and large salaries to move in five-way trades to clear space for new players.

Who could it be?

Miami? No, too hot, clubs there are corny, most real estate is sinking under a rising sea.

Boston? No, historical racial animosity and a preference for white stars makes this unlikely.

Indiana? No, none of the players available for trade are from the state or attended its schools.

Charlotte? No, you can't resurrect a dead team identity and not expect to suffer for at least as many decades as it's been defunct. Check the Cleveland Browns 2.0

Philadelphia? Maybe, but the difficulty in parking expensive cars in the city's colonial streets makes this farfetched.

Milwaukee? Maybe, but the proximity to chicago's troubled and deprived youths will put fear in the heart of most NBA players.

Detroit? Yes, there are contracts, there's an empty arena which means plenty of free seats for friends and family, an owner who doesn't meddle by 'coming to games' a coach who's as fat as a pig, the dumbest alternate uniform that doesn't contain chartreuse, and the duck and roll dynamo himself, Luke Kennard

Brooklyn would be the perfect destination

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:18

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# ? Apr 24, 2024 03:59

Ghost Dog: Aug 17, 2016

spencer 70sname, jeremy lin, and kawhi leonard the biggest of 3s

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:21

EvanTH: Apr 24, 2004; i like to express my inner pain by being really boring on the phone
or just when i'm kickin it
that's me though
i'm kind of oddddddd

ketchup vs catsup posted:

�I don�t want to play for this budding super team; the youths in a city hours away are too troubled.�

you're trying to make it sound ridiculous but this is exactly how John Henson got into gang culture and two weeks later he was suspended indefinitely for attempting to rob a watch store

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:21

EvanTH: Apr 24, 2004; i like to express my inner pain by being really boring on the phone
or just when i'm kickin it
that's me though
i'm kind of oddddddd

Ghost Dog posted:

spencer 70sname, jeremy lin, and kawhi leonard the biggest of 3s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJouIAAOrCc

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:22

Ghost Dog: Aug 17, 2016

are you positing the existence of a big 5?

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:25

scuz: Aug 29, 2003; You can't be angry ALL the time!; Fun Shoe

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-aaron-gordon-victor-oladipo-larry-nance-jr-accept-invite-2018-slam-dunk-contest/

Dunk contest contestants:

Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo, Larry Nance Jr., Dennis Smith Jr.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:26

EvanTH: Apr 24, 2004; i like to express my inner pain by being really boring on the phone
or just when i'm kickin it
that's me though
i'm kind of oddddddd

It's not so far-fetched, clearly LeBron wants to move to one of the league's best defenses. Those are:
https://www.basketball-reference.co..._by=opp_off_rtg
1 BOS
2. SAS
3. PHI
4. IND
5 BRK
...
30 CLE

Dejan already explained why 1-4 are out, so 5 it is. LeBron wants to be part of an offense that moves the ball, and the Nets have the big contracts to match salaries in Mozgov and Carroll.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxtGFC8WzVs

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:28

EvanTH: Apr 24, 2004; i like to express my inner pain by being really boring on the phone
or just when i'm kickin it
that's me though
i'm kind of oddddddd

Ghost Dog posted:

are you positing the existence of a big 5?

You're forgetting that D'Angelo Russell is Young Ginobili, it's a very complete team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25v203CHTfw

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:31

big boi: Jun 11, 2007

LeBron to Philly or San Antonio imo

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:35

The Glumslinger: Sep 24, 2008; Coach Nagy, you want me to throw to WHAT side of the field?; Hair Elf

scuz posted:

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-aaron-gordon-victor-oladipo-larry-nance-jr-accept-invite-2018-slam-dunk-contest/

Dunk contest contestants:

Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo, Larry Nance Jr., Dennis Smith Jr.

Go Larry

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:40

scuz: Aug 29, 2003; You can't be angry ALL the time!; Fun Shoe

Was really hoping that Wiggins would throw his hat in but that's not really his style

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:42

the mean lunch lady: Jun 24, 2009; went mad at sea
lots were drawn
Kroenke didn't survive
he was delicious

How is Donovan Mitchell not in the dunk contest???

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:45

AggressivelyStupid: Jan 9, 2012

The Son of a Cavs Legend, Larry Nance Jr, will need Brook Lopez to act as a dunk prop to ensure his victory

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:51

scuz: Aug 29, 2003; You can't be angry ALL the time!; Fun Shoe

Timberwolves holding Flip Saunders night

:unsmith:

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:51

Punkin Spunkin: Jan 1, 2010

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2018/1/22/16902680/darkest-kawhi-leonard-timeline-san-antonio-spurs

quote:

Late April: An early playoff exit
The Spurs end up in a 3-6 matchup against the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves, and appear spent by the second quarter of Game 1. The two remaining members of the OG Big Three, taxed by the final stretch of the regular season, flame out in the first round, as an offensively challenged San Antonio team loses in five to the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. Ginobili�s struggles mirror those against Memphis in 2017, and fans enter the offseason with renewed dread that this is indeed the end for number 20.

May: Drums in the deep
The worst possible rumblings emerge as the Spurs offseason begins: Kawhi Leonard isn�t happy, an affirmation of Monday�s somewhat-vague reports of a widening distance between team and player.

Fans grow restless, trade rumors are recklessly thrown around, and the tension builds into June as the general course of the franchise is put under serious scrutiny. Only one detail remains for us to confirm that this is indeed the Darkest Timeline.

June 21st, 2018: With the 23rd pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select...
Grayson. Allen.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 20:56

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

The only way I'd be sure Grayson Allen would be more than a 10th man is if the Spurs draft him but yeah my head might explode as well.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:00

ChickenMedium: Sep 2, 2001; Forum Veteran And Professor Emeritus of Condiment Studies

Rick posted:

The only way I'd be sure Grayson Allen would be more than a 10th man is if the Spurs draft him but yeah my head might explode as well.

Any team that drafts Grayson Allen should be immediately contracted for the good of the league.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:02

Paul Zuvella: Dec 7, 2011

I hate it but I know Grayson Allen will turn into loving Kyle Korver if the spurs select him

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:06

pubic works project: Jan 28, 2005; No Decepticon in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly.

Awwwwww yeah my boy Oladipo gonna win the dunk contest!

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:13

zoux: Apr 28, 2006

Pop could never stand having to look at Ted Cruz day in and day out

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:18

Carlosologist: Oct 13, 2013; Revelry in the Dark

put one bananas trade rumor into the water and the ideas come pouring in

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/1/23/16924576/kawhi-leonard-trades-shootaround

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:38

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

Carlosologist posted:

put one bananas trade rumor into the water and the ideas come pouring in

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/1/23/16924576/kawhi-leonard-trades-shootaround

Why did I click on this extremely dumb link? (not your fault Carlos)

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:43

Dexo: Aug 15, 2009; A city that was to live by night after the wilderness had passed. A city that was to forge out of steel and blood-red neon its own peculiar wilderness.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yaw5w9zt

please hire me to write articles.

pms are always open

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:45

Brolander: Oct 20, 2008; i am but a vessel

Bobby Digital posted:

He still a bitch though

I submit that you, Robert Digital, are instead the bitch

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:54

Good Work You Get An HIV: Feb 22, 2016

Anyone keeping up with the Ball Brothers in Lithuania? Their team isn't winning very much.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:57

Spacebump: Dec 24, 2003; Dallas Mavericks: Generations

FakePoet posted:

It's cool having people wanting to do the dunk contest (and people I want to see do it). Just need to get Dirk in the 3-point contest now.

Could old Dirk run fast enough to finish the 3 point contest in time? The only player that moves slower and less often on offense this year is John Wall.
https://twitter.com/CaineLovesCali/status/955880129267425281

# ? Jan 23, 2018 21:58

FrankeeFrankFrank: Apr 21, 2005; Say word son.

Good Work You Get An HIV posted:

Anyone keeping up with the Ball Brothers in Lithuania? Their team isn't winning very much.

Last headline I saw said something like "Ball's Lithuanian Coach says no more 40 foot shots! "You can't control that little cricket!" - Coach"

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:00

Intruder: Mar 5, 2003

zoux posted:

https://twitter.com/EatMyJorts99/status/955855648901627904

N..no

https://twitter.com/paulpierce34/status/618860245025030144

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:08

scuz: Aug 29, 2003; You can't be angry ALL the time!; Fun Shoe

I mean, why not?

https://twitter.com/Patrick_Fenelon/status/955913342614458368

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:22

warcrimes: Jul 6, 2013; I don't know what's it called, I just know the sound it makes when it takes a J4G's life.

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/955913456686895105

sorry if old news

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:29

DeimosRising: Oct 17, 2005; �Hola SEA!

Hill was extremely good with Utah and Indiana and if they can get him for two scraps like that it�s a coup

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:44

Spacebump: Dec 24, 2003; Dallas Mavericks: Generations

warcrimes posted:

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/955913456686895105

sorry if old news

If this happens I hope Vince gets included. I guess there isn't a good way to make it work salary wise though.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:45

pubic works project: Jan 28, 2005; No Decepticon in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly.

Spacebump posted:

If this happens I hope Vince gets included. I guess there isn't a good way to make it work salary wise though.

I made it work! http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yb6mj2wb

Probably doesn't realistically work.

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:50

Ghost Dog: Aug 17, 2016

turkish manu and jose??? you monster

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:51

Intruder: Mar 5, 2003

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y9rjnh53

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:58

pubic works project: Jan 28, 2005; No Decepticon in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly.

Intruder posted:

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y9rjnh53

lmao -15!

# ? Jan 23, 2018 22:59

Spoeank: Jul 16, 2003; That's a nice set of 11 dynasty points there, it would be a shame if 3 rings were to happen with it

Nice, move Hill for cap space to spend on another player to move for space next year

# ? Jan 23, 2018 23:14

morestuff: Aug 2, 2008; You can't stop what's coming

Spoeank posted:

Nice, move Hill for cap space to spend on another player to move for space next year

Kings probably getting the Cavs' first-rounder or a second-rounder, as well

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/955923271425208320

# ? Jan 23, 2018 23:16

Spoeank: Jul 16, 2003; That's a nice set of 11 dynasty points there, it would be a shame if 3 rings were to happen with it

morestuff posted:

Kings probably getting the Cavs' first-rounder or a second-rounder, as well

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/955923271425208320

Oh boy.

Toss in bkn pick swap rights and now we're talkin

# ? Jan 23, 2018 23:20

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# ? Apr 24, 2024 03:59

Fast Luck: Feb 2, 1988

Spacebump posted:

Could old Dirk run fast enough to finish the 3 point contest in time? The only player that moves slower and less often on offense this year is John Wall.
https://twitter.com/CaineLovesCali/status/955880129267425281

# ? Jan 23, 2018 23:21

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