ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 19, 2014 1:37pm
We're about to draft Parker. As Sleeper would say, "Book it".
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 19, 2014 1:40pm
Right because 7 footers always pan out. 7 footers always turn into top 10 players. Right? What a crazy opinion to have, that someone who has never shown an unreal ability to dominate defenders offensively won't be an elite player in the nba.sleeper;1627864 wrote:You just have a piss poor memory and applying broken hindsight logic to justify your position.
I mean I understand your views if I'm saying he won't be shit in the nba. All I'm saying is I don't believe he would have been elite.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 19, 2014 1:46pm
So what you're saying is that before Oden was drafted you never thought he would be a top 10 player in the NBA? Please. LOLSportsAndLady;1627875 wrote:Right because 7 footers always pan out. 7 footers always turn into top 10 players. Right? What a crazy opinion to have, that someone who has never shown an unreal ability to dominate defenders offensively won't be an elite player in the nba.
I mean I understand your views if I'm saying he won't be shit in the nba. All I'm saying is I don't believe he would have been elite.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 19, 2014 1:55pm
Honestly have no idea. The guy can't seem to avoid injuries. Parker may be the safer pick.Automatik;1627863 wrote:Do you still want Embiid at 1?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 19, 2014 1:57pm
Uh no that's not what I'm saying.sleeper;1627881 wrote:So what you're saying is that before Oden was drafted you never thought he would be a top 10 player in the NBA? Please. LOL
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 19, 2014 1:58pm
That's what 2014 S&L is implying.sleeper;1627881 wrote:So what you're saying is that before Oden was drafted you never thought he would be a top 10 player in the NBA? Please. LOL
From that Chad Ford article where I got that Durant quote:
"Oden was supposed to rekindle the legacy of a bygone NBA era when giants ruled the paint. He was an old-school, freakishly big, freakishly athletic back-to-the-basket center who drew comparisons to Tim Duncan, Patrick Ewing and David Robinson. He was supposed to win multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards. He was a lock to average 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks per game."
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 19, 2014 1:58pm
Then what ARE you saying? Because that's the clear implication derived from your postsSportsAndLady;1627888 wrote:Uh no that's not what I'm saying.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 19, 2014 2:00pm
I'm saying that oden has a gigantic ****.lhslep134;1627890 wrote:Then what ARE you saying? Because that's the clear implication derived from your posts
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 19, 2014 2:20pm
I'm not asking trying to be a dick bc I think you're entitled to the opinion, I'm asking because I genuinely have no idea what you're saying if you're not saying what we think you are.SportsAndLady;1627891 wrote:I'm saying that oden has a gigantic ****.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 19, 2014 2:30pm
I lol'd at this. Nice work.Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Embiid's mentor, also was not certain as to the extent of the injury. "I just heard he got hurt," said Mbah a Moute, who is overseas.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 19, 2014 2:33pm
I know you're not.lhslep134;1627899 wrote:I'm not asking trying to be a dick bc I think you're entitled to the opinion, I'm asking because I genuinely have no idea what you're saying if you're not saying what we think you are.
I am confused with what is going on in this pointless argument so I decided to bring up odens penis in hopes that this can stop.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 19, 2014 2:40pm
Hey we lost Embiid but at least were down to Lue or Blatt as our coaching options. I'm still on the Blatter train.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 19, 2014 2:58pm
[INDENT]Joel Embiid has suffered stress fracture in right foot and slated for surgery on Friday, agent Arn Tellem says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 19, 2014[/INDENT]
[INDENT]The stress fracture is in the navicular bone in Embiid's right foot.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 19, 2014[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Says Tellem, "Joel will be unable to participate in any additional workouts, and will not attend the draft in New York."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 19, 2014[/INDENT]
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 19, 2014[/INDENT]
[INDENT]The stress fracture is in the navicular bone in Embiid's right foot.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 19, 2014[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Says Tellem, "Joel will be unable to participate in any additional workouts, and will not attend the draft in New York."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 19, 2014[/INDENT]
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jun 19, 2014 4:01pm
At this point I'm thinking that we back away from Embiid. As much as I like him as a prospect the injuries scare me. Wiggins/Parker both much safer at this point.
A PAC
Posts: 144
Jun 19, 2014 4:11pm
Joel Embiid has a broken foot and needs surgery? This all but confirms that he will be drafted by the Cavs.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 19, 2014 4:14pm
Would rather have Wiggins. He's the next Durant.HighRoller74;1627964 wrote:At this point I'm thinking that we back away from Embiid. As much as I like him as a prospect the injuries scare me. Wiggins/Parker both much safer at this point.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 19, 2014 4:15pm
Same stress fracture as Big Z in 2000. He came back an all star in 02/03 but essentially missed 2 seasons. I'm off the Embiid train at this point.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 19, 2014 4:16pm
Me too.lhslep134;1627976 wrote:Same stress fracture as Big Z in 2000. He came back an all star in 02/03 but essentially missed 2 seasons. I'm off the Embiid train at this point.
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KB0938
Posts: 900
Jun 19, 2014 4:45pm
Exactly why taking big men with injury concerns is a hugeeee gamble. Imagine if this would of been a week or 2 into training camp instead of before the draft lol, thatd of sucked. Its almost a guarantee Wiggins to Cleveland now
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jun 19, 2014 5:32pm
​I must say that I would be pleased...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are prepared to offer David Blatt their head coaching position, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
The two sides are yet to agree to terms, but it is evident that Blatt is the Cavaliers top choice for the job. Owner Dan Gilbert and GM David Griffin both agreed to choose Blatt over Tyronn Lue, and now the process of striking a deal will likely begin. Blatt will be the first head coach to make the leap from coaching in Europe to becoming an NBA head coach.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are prepared to offer David Blatt their head coaching position, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
The two sides are yet to agree to terms, but it is evident that Blatt is the Cavaliers top choice for the job. Owner Dan Gilbert and GM David Griffin both agreed to choose Blatt over Tyronn Lue, and now the process of striking a deal will likely begin. Blatt will be the first head coach to make the leap from coaching in Europe to becoming an NBA head coach.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 19, 2014 5:56pm
I wanted nothing to do with either. Doesn't make sense to me to hire this guy when hollins, Karl, and Jackson are all available. The Cleveland FO strikes gold again. /sarcasmDr. KnOiTaLL;1628012 wrote:​I must say that I would be pleased...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are prepared to offer David Blatt their head coaching position, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
The two sides are yet to agree to terms, but it is evident that Blatt is the Cavaliers top choice for the job. Owner Dan Gilbert and GM David Griffin both agreed to choose Blatt over Tyronn Lue, and now the process of striking a deal will likely begin. Blatt will be the first head coach to make the leap from coaching in Europe to becoming an NBA head coach.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 19, 2014 6:03pm
And the IQQY post of the week goes to like_that, who seems to be the only one I've seen that prefers a re-tread.
Love the hire, a lot of guys have a lot of good things to say about him.
Love the hire, a lot of guys have a lot of good things to say about him.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 19, 2014 6:04pm
I probably would have preferred Jackson, but I think Blatt would be a solid choice.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jun 19, 2014 6:21pm
I too would've taken Jackson/Karl ahead of Lue/Blatt. But i'm interested to see what happens with Blatt, if he is the choice.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 19, 2014 6:43pm
Mark Jackson doesn't know how to work with a front office, Lionel Hollins is about as anti-analytics as you can get, and Karl I'd be OK with but I'd much rather have a disciplinary up-and-comer.