lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 23, 2014 5:37pm
And my assumption is that since they were both Griffin's final candidates, they share enough of the same approach to work well together.Heretic;1629218 wrote:So they essentially got both guys they were really looking at as their head coach during the search? Pretty good deal.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Jun 23, 2014 11:35pm
Jazz beat writer is saying that the team is trying their hand at getting the #1 pick from the Cavs.
#5, #23, Derrick Favors and Alec Burks for #1 and Jarrett Jack.
I see posters on realgm and RCF throwing around the idea that the picks from Utah would then be added in a package for Kevin Love(and Kevin Martin).
Assuming that Tristan and Dion are in the package to Minny...
Kyrie
Burks
Gee
Love
Favors
Anyone think this would entice you know who to replace Gee at the 3?
Rumors at this time of the NBA offseason are ridiculous but at the same time, awesome.
#5, #23, Derrick Favors and Alec Burks for #1 and Jarrett Jack.
I see posters on realgm and RCF throwing around the idea that the picks from Utah would then be added in a package for Kevin Love(and Kevin Martin).
Assuming that Tristan and Dion are in the package to Minny...
Kyrie
Burks
Gee
Love
Favors
Anyone think this would entice you know who to replace Gee at the 3?
Rumors at this time of the NBA offseason are ridiculous but at the same time, awesome.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 23, 2014 11:53pm
Any deal we're working on won't be leaked to media.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Jun 24, 2014 8:17am
Someone posted the same on RCF and said after all the moves listed above we'd still have $26M in cap space. Enough to sign LBJ to the max we can offer plus $6M for any ring chasers that might follow.sportswizuhrd;1629277 wrote:Jazz beat writer is saying that the team is trying their hand at getting the #1 pick from the Cavs.
#5, #23, Derrick Favors and Alec Burks for #1 and Jarrett Jack.
I see posters on realgm and RCF throwing around the idea that the picks from Utah would then be added in a package for Kevin Love(and Kevin Martin).
Assuming that Tristan and Dion are in the package to Minny...
Kyrie
Burks
Gee
Love
Favors
Anyone think this would entice you know who to replace Gee at the 3?
Rumors at this time of the NBA offseason are ridiculous but at the same time, awesome.
I really like Dion and think the potential is there so I'd be disappointed to see him leave. But he and Burks have comparable stats with Burks a slightly better PER and TS% if you look at advanced stats. Doesn't seem like we'd see too much of a drop off while adding assets to try and lure Love/LBJ. Favors signed a 4yr/$49M contract about to start so that's kind of a red flag with the trade. But his defensive ability would compliment Love in the front court pretty well.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jun 24, 2014 9:17am
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 24, 2014 11:42am
Favors isn't a world beater, but he's better than what those on RCF are giving him credit for. I don't see the point in arguing though since, IMO, trade isn't happening (at least in THAT form).
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 24, 2014 11:51am
Kevin Love is about the only player worth the #1 pick and that's only if he signs a long term deal with the Cavs. Wiggins will still be the pick I think.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 24, 2014 12:28pm
Yeah, I agree. I'm certainly not interested in more picks when some of their more recent ones have been head-scratchers.sleeper;1629360 wrote:Kevin Love is about the only player worth the #1 pick and that's only if he signs a long term deal with the Cavs. Wiggins will still be the pick I think.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 24, 2014 12:35pm
Lebron will join love in golden state and play with curry. Damnit
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 24, 2014 12:38pm
You guys are going to look ridiculous when he joins THE PISTONS!!!!!!!!
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 24, 2014 12:42pm
Honestly he should.friendfromlowry;1629381 wrote:You guys are going to look ridiculous when he joins THE PISTONS!!!!!!!!
/classy'd
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 24, 2014 12:45pm
More like "dude hahah that roster would at least be a lock for the finals tho"SportsAndLady;1629385 wrote:Honestly he should.
/classy'd
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 24, 2014 3:27pm
Reps when I can.friendfromlowry;1629386 wrote:More like "dude hahah that roster would at least be a lock for the finals tho"
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 24, 2014 6:36pm
Was talking to my friend who plays overseas earlier, he said something crazy like Blatt's team had a high scorer of 9 ppg or so. He saif he is very disciplinary and role oriented, every one on the team contributes in some way or the other, everyone has a role.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 24, 2014 7:10pm
Championshiprobj55;1629530 wrote:Was talking to my friend who plays overseas earlier, he said something crazy like Blatt's team had a high scorer of 9 ppg or so. He saif he is very disciplinary and role oriented, every one on the team contributes in some way or the other, everyone has a role.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 24, 2014 7:16pm
Yeah just thought that was interesting, 9 ppg for your highest scorer? Says team in every way.SportsAndLady;1629541 wrote:Championship
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 24, 2014 7:18pm
I mean it's a different game overseas. That obviously won't fly in the NBA. So your post didn't really excite me.robj55;1629543 wrote:Yeah just thought that was interesting, 9 ppg for your highest scorer? Says team in every way.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 24, 2014 7:22pm
Point remains, as scoring was very even. But I just looked at their stats, 2 players averaged over 11ppg.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 24, 2014 9:23pm
Oh no I get that, a lot of stars over there play only 20-25 minutes a game. Will be interesting to see if he can get everyone to buy into the team first concepts though and if he is able to be a disciplinarian like he was.SportsAndLady;1629545 wrote:I mean it's a different game overseas. That obviously won't fly in the NBA. So your post didn't really excite me.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 24, 2014 9:23pm
Alright yeah he wasn't sure he just knew they were extremely balanced and well coached.Laley23;1629546 wrote:Point remains, as scoring was very even. But I just looked at their stats, 2 players averaged over 11ppg.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jun 24, 2014 9:30pm
If he can't get certain players to buy in, get rid of them.robj55;1629571 wrote:Oh no I get that, a lot of stars over there play only 20-25 minutes a game. Will be interesting to see if he can get everyone to buy into the team first concepts though and if he is able to be a disciplinarian like he was.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 24, 2014 9:32pm
Even your best players?Pick6;1629573 wrote:If he can't get certain players to buy in, get rid of them.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jun 24, 2014 10:34pm
Yep. Anyone who doesn't buy into the system and culture the coach is trying to implement, should be shown the door. You can't win with people not willing to play team ball. These guys are all young and haven't "earned" anything, not even Kyrie.robj55;1629574 wrote:Even your best players?
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 24, 2014 10:40pm
Interesting point of view. Not saying you're wrong but weird to think a newly hired coach with zero NBA experience would have that type of clout.Pick6;1629628 wrote:Yep. Anyone who doesn't buy into the system and culture the coach is trying to implement, should be shown the door. You can't win with people not willing to play team ball. These guys are all young and haven't "earned" anything, not even Kyrie.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 25, 2014 7:52am
Local radio station has interviewed 3 different former players of Blatt, all point guards. They all rave about him and feel his style will translate well to the NBA. He runs an NBA style system, according to them and it's a very point guard driven offense. If Kyrie can't have a breakout year in this system, he probably won't have one.robj55;1629530 wrote:Was talking to my friend who plays overseas earlier, he said something crazy like Blatt's team had a high scorer of 9 ppg or so. He saif he is very disciplinary and role oriented, every one on the team contributes in some way or the other, everyone has a role.