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NFT: NBA Draft Lottery: The Rights to Wemby

Everyone Relax : 5/16/2023 7:00 pm
Do we have a frozen envelope type situation (Dallas or Chicago)? Does San Antonio begin its next dynasty? Which of these losers will win the rights to the biggest prospect since Lebron?!
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 7:02 pm : link
I've seen YouTube clips of the dude & read the comps. Barring injuries, he'll be great.

Being selfish, I hope he ends up a Hornet so I can catch a few games next season with him.
Lottery  
Mike in NY : 5/16/2023 7:08 pm : link
I would love to see the pick Dallas would have had if they hadn’t ranked make the top 4 and slide Dallas to where pick conveys to Knicks
RE: Lottery  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 7:15 pm : link
In comment 16117928 Mike in NY said:
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I would love to see the pick Dallas would have had if they hadn’t ranked make the top 4 and slide Dallas to where pick conveys to Knicks


I'm half expecting Dallas-with a 3% chance-to win the lotto.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 7:20 pm : link
Also, I can't believe it's been 20 years since the LBJ lotto when the Grizz almost won the right to LeBron. When it was announced Memphis had the second overall pick-which was conveyed to Detroit who infamously took Darko-Jerry West looked like Jackie on AF1 on 11/22/63. The Logo was completely despondent with a blank expression on his face.
I hope it's Detroit or Orlando  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 7:59 pm : link
Both will have fun young line-ups to watch.
Cade, Ivey, Wiseman, Duran, Hayes and Wemby in Detroit

Banchero, Suggs, Anthony, Bol and Wemby in Orlando
Oh and Dallas gets the 11th pick  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 8:00 pm : link
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Houston/OKC/Portland/Charlotte top four.  
bceagle05 : 5/16/2023 8:21 pm : link
Detroit got bumped to five.
Mavs got the 10th pick. This means the NYK will have to wait until  
Optimus-NY : 5/16/2023 8:22 pm : link
next year for the Mavs' 1st round pick to convey to them, provided it's not in the Top 10 again.
Should correct myself….  
bceagle05 : 5/16/2023 8:22 pm : link
that’s not the order of the top four - commercial break first.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 8:22 pm : link
Mavs keep their pick. Bastards.
Watch the Spurs  
Chris L. : 5/16/2023 8:23 pm : link
luck out again
There is no justice  
Carl in CT : 5/16/2023 8:23 pm : link
Fuck Dallas!
When was the last  
Chris L. : 5/16/2023 8:24 pm : link
time the Knicks had lottery luck??? Ewing????
Ehh just adds another pick to the chest for next year  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 8:24 pm : link
If Portland gets it, do you pair Lillard eith him, or do you trade him for a treasure chest and build around Simons Sharpe and Wembayama
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 8:24 pm : link
If not Charlotte, I'm rooting for the Blazers. Bowie over MJ, Oden over Durant...that franchise deserves a break. And great city & fan base.
David Robinson/Tim Duncan/Wemby.  
bceagle05 : 5/16/2023 8:26 pm : link
Must be nice.
SHOCKED  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 8:27 pm : link
lol not surprising at all
The poor Spurs  
Everyone Relax : 5/16/2023 8:27 pm : link
Have had to suffer for 3 whole years
Pop will coach til he’s 100.  
bceagle05 : 5/16/2023 8:27 pm : link
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Of course its the Spurs  
Chris L. : 5/16/2023 8:28 pm : link
what made anyone think it wouldn't be. Wow... what they have one losing season and then they luck into another Duncan? Wow....just wow.
Glad he’s out West at least.  
bceagle05 : 5/16/2023 8:29 pm : link
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RE: Of course its the Spurs  
Optimus-NY : 5/16/2023 8:29 pm : link
In comment 16117994 Chris L. said:
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what made anyone think it wouldn't be. Wow... what they have one losing season and then they luck into another Duncan? Wow....just wow.


Color me surprised. NBA is fixed.
At least Wemby is going west.  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 8:29 pm : link
Kick the Dallas pick down the road for trade capital.
Maybe Portland trades Dame and goes youth movement.
LOL.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 8:30 pm : link
The Admiral. The Big Fundamental. And now The Frenchman.

Haha. Gotta laugh.
I know the Knicks have a good pick situation  
Sean : 5/16/2023 8:30 pm : link
But, not one pick in the 2023 draft? Doesn’t seem that great to me.

Gotta feel for the Pistons. Spurs have great timing with these draft lotteries.
Detroit put Cade on ice all year  
bceagle05 : 5/16/2023 8:32 pm : link
for the fifth pick. Now they’re screwed.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 8:33 pm : link
All kidding aside, congrats to the Spurs. I like Pop.
Draft is fixed  
GFAN52 : 5/16/2023 8:33 pm : link
rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.
RE: I know the Knicks have a good pick situation  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 8:33 pm : link
In comment 16117999 Sean said:
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But, not one pick in the 2023 draft? Doesn’t seem that great to me.

Gotta feel for the Pistons. Spurs have great timing with these draft lotteries.


They woukdnt of made the pick anyway most likely, pick most likely would of been traded..

Knicks have potential for 4 1sts next year
RE: Draft is fixed  
Optimus-NY : 5/16/2023 8:34 pm : link
In comment 16118003 GFAN52 said:
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.


I've always thought that. Just like their officiating.
There will be some good wings at 11  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 8:36 pm : link
That the Knicks missed out on but it's not all bad, they don't have a lot of room for another rookie and if they are going to make a push for a star another 2024 pick is not all that bad.
If Scoot doesnt go 2  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 8:38 pm : link
Which i dont see why Charlotte would go with another PG, He may fall..Portland doesnt need a PG they got Simons and Sharpe, Rockets have Porter Jr and are looking to add Vets like a Harden, Detroit has Cade and Ivey...

Someone may pay a ransom to trade up and get him
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/16/2023 8:40 pm : link
If the lotto was rigged, Chicago-the third biggest media market in the nation & starving for a star-would have won.
RE: When was the last  
Anakim : 5/16/2023 8:40 pm : link
In comment 16117982 Chris L. said:
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time the Knicks had lottery luck??? Ewing????


Yep. Just Ewing
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Sean : 5/16/2023 8:43 pm : link
In comment 16118011 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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If the lotto was rigged, Chicago-the third biggest media market in the nation & starving for a star-would have won.

Exactly. The Spurs never rated well.
Lol  
Anakim : 5/16/2023 8:46 pm : link
Fred Katz
@FredKatz

Just emerged from the drawing room of the lottery, where San Antonio didn’t just win the first pick. Spurs got drawn TWO more times in the lottery, so they had to redo multiple picks. Destiny was on their side tonight.
RE: If Scoot doesnt go 2  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 8:47 pm : link
In comment 16118010 nygiants16 said:
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Which i dont see why Charlotte would go with another PG, He may fall..Portland doesnt need a PG they got Simons and Sharpe, Rockets have Porter Jr and are looking to add Vets like a Harden, Detroit has Cade and Ivey...

Someone may pay a ransom to trade up and get him

Simons played the 2 last year next to Dame.
Maybe it is the right time to trade Dame and put scoot at PG next to simons
RE: RE: Draft is fixed  
TDMaker85 : 5/16/2023 9:02 pm : link
In comment 16118006 Optimus-NY said:
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.



I've always thought that. Just like their officiating.


You seriously think it's rigged for...San Antonio? Good grief.
Typical NBA  
ghost718 : 5/16/2023 9:02 pm : link
Since Ewing,they always replace the Knicks ping pong ball with a Titleist
Out of the top 5 teams  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 9:05 pm : link
San Antonio is the last place the NBA wanted Wemby.
At least Dallas didn't get a top 3 pick. I was fully expecting it to  
Jim in Hoboken : 5/16/2023 9:16 pm : link
happen.
Here is hoping the Blazers fall in love with the Thompson twins  
Jim in Hoboken : 5/16/2023 9:18 pm : link
and trade Sharpe + Grant for Randle.

Not gonna happen but I can dream.
RE: RE: RE: Draft is fixed  
GFAN52 : 5/16/2023 9:25 pm : link
In comment 16118033 TDMaker85 said:
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.



I've always thought that. Just like their officiating.



You seriously think it's rigged for...San Antonio? Good grief.


Certainly is rigged against the Knicks since 1985 🤣
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Optimus-NY : 5/16/2023 9:30 pm : link
In comment 16118011 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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If the lotto was rigged, Chicago-the third biggest media market in the nation & starving for a star-would have won.


Just the opposite. They're trying to get the small markets involved. Chicago, L.A., and NYC don't matter to these geniuses.
portland is going to be interesting - i think they trade the pick  
Eric on Li : 5/16/2023 9:35 pm : link
and go for it with lillard. toronto getting rid of nurse would think they could get either og or Siakam for a package including that pick.
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Chris in Philly : 5/16/2023 9:45 pm : link
In comment 16118054 Optimus-NY said:
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If the lotto was rigged, Chicago-the third biggest media market in the nation & starving for a star-would have won.



Just the opposite. They're trying to get the small markets involved. Chicago, L.A., and NYC don't matter to these geniuses.


This makes zero sense. If anything this is evidence the lottery is NOT rigged. If they were going to rig a lotto, it would not be a get a star player to the 30th media market. There is no great money to be made by stars in small towns. Come on people…
Can Scoot play next to Ball?  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 9:55 pm : link
Or do they draft Brandon Miller?
Portland is the wildcard and if they do keep the pick is the signal a rebuild? Do they let Grant walk too?
RE: portland is going to be interesting - i think they trade the pick  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 9:56 pm : link
In comment 16118055 Eric on Li said:
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and go for it with lillard. toronto getting rid of nurse would think they could get either og or Siakam for a package including that pick.


Would be the dumbest thing Portland ever did
RE: RE: portland is going to be interesting - i think they trade the pick  
Eric on Li : 5/16/2023 10:00 pm : link
In comment 16118076 nygiants16 said:
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and go for it with lillard. toronto getting rid of nurse would think they could get either og or Siakam for a package including that pick.



Would be the dumbest thing Portland ever did


probably but it would be pretty ballsy to trade lillard and go full rebuild if they a chance to keep him in the fold.

if they move lillard i dont think they are going to get a big package. is brandon miller worth giving up a few more interesting seasons with lillard?
RE: RE: RE: portland is going to be interesting - i think they trade the pick  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 10:12 pm : link
In comment 16118081 Eric on Li said:
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and go for it with lillard. toronto getting rid of nurse would think they could get either og or Siakam for a package including that pick.



Would be the dumbest thing Portland ever did



probably but it would be pretty ballsy to trade lillard and go full rebuild if they a chance to keep him in the fold.

if they move lillard i dont think they are going to get a big package. is brandon miller worth giving up a few more interesting seasons with lillard?


With Simons and Sharpe, and then add Miller you got 3 legit building blocks, plus the assets you get for Lillard
RE: RE: RE: RE: portland is going to be interesting - i think they trade the pick  
Eric on Li : 5/16/2023 10:25 pm : link
In comment 16118093 nygiants16 said:
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With Simons and Sharpe, and then add Miller you got 3 legit building blocks, plus the assets you get for Lillard


ok but who is giving up what for lillard?

if he asks out either because he just wants out or because they refuse to deal the pick for someone he wants them to get, he's pretty much picking his destination. it's probably going to be a dejounte murray type return (3 mediocre firsts). i dont think he's going to bring back a crazy gobert or mitchell type haul.

simons, sharpe, miller has potential but they are probably a 30 win team again next year (or worse). grant is 29 so no reason to bring him back.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: portland is going to be interesting - i think they trade the pick  
nygiants16 : 5/16/2023 10:29 pm : link
In comment 16118106 Eric on Li said:
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With Simons and Sharpe, and then add Miller you got 3 legit building blocks, plus the assets you get for Lillard



ok but who is giving up what for lillard?

if he asks out either because he just wants out or because they refuse to deal the pick for someone he wants them to get, he's pretty much picking his destination. it's probably going to be a dejounte murray type return (3 mediocre firsts). i dont think he's going to bring back a crazy gobert or mitchell type haul.

simons, sharpe, miller has potential but they are probably a 30 win team again next year (or worse). grant is 29 so no reason to bring him back.


They just won 33 games with Dame, so if they win 30 with a young core who cares? they then add more pieces...

They probably get 3 first and a couple of young pieces...

perhaps they can sign and trsde Jerami Grant as well
dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
Eric on Li : 5/16/2023 10:42 pm : link
plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?
when lillard played they were 27-31  
Eric on Li : 5/16/2023 10:44 pm : link
without they were 6-18.
RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 10:51 pm : link
In comment 16118114 Eric on Li said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?

Grant is a FA and is looking for a big deal probably will walk this off-season.
Dame has said he is not interested in playing with a bunch of 19 yr olds.
If you draft scoot or miller that's what they will have.
RE: RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
Eric on Li : 5/16/2023 11:21 pm : link
In comment 16118120 larryflower37 said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?


Grant is a FA and is looking for a big deal probably will walk this off-season.
Dame has said he is not interested in playing with a bunch of 19 yr olds.
If you draft scoot or miller that's what they will have.


you're missing the discussion, the point was that portland can probably get a really good player for the pick (siakam?) and that may keep dame in the fold while giving them a reason to spend to keep grant too. there is no reason to spend on a 29 year old if you are rebuilding but there is if you are trying to make a last run with lillard.
RE: RE: RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
larryflower37 : 5/16/2023 11:50 pm : link
In comment 16118127 Eric on Li said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?


Grant is a FA and is looking for a big deal probably will walk this off-season.
Dame has said he is not interested in playing with a bunch of 19 yr olds.
If you draft scoot or miller that's what they will have.



you're missing the discussion, the point was that portland can probably get a really good player for the pick (siakam?) and that may keep dame in the fold while giving them a reason to spend to keep grant too. there is no reason to spend on a 29 year old if you are rebuilding but there is if you are trying to make a last run with lillard.

I get it but I am not sure Portland is on that page.
They are not winning with Dame and have had the opportunity to add a bunch of young players.
They need to make that decision do you mortgage the future and the young assets you have to bank on Dame and pieces
It was so obvious that the Spurs  
Big Rick in FL : 5/16/2023 11:59 pm : link
Were going to win the lottery. Yeah I guess they're considered a small market team, but they're one of the best franchises in the modern day NBA. They make a lot more sense than Houston/Detroit/Charlotte/Portland.
Doesn’t the fact that they were drawn multiple times mean something  
Jim in Hoboken : 5/17/2023 7:05 am : link
was doctored? I am just glad Dallas, Utah didn’t get in top 3.
Personally happy that Wemby went to play for Pop  
Heisenberg : 5/17/2023 8:28 am : link
It's perfect.
RE: Doesn’t the fact that they were drawn multiple times mean something  
KDavies : 5/17/2023 8:35 am : link
In comment 16118157 Jim in Hoboken said:
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was doctored? I am just glad Dallas, Utah didn’t get in top 3.


What the heck are you talking about? Spurs had a 14% chance for the 1st pick (a little less than a 1 in 7 chance). All it means is that something that had a 1 in 7 chance of happening, happened 3 times in a row.

The conspiracy theories are nuts. There are conspiracy theories that the NBA rigged the lottery for the Knicks. Then Knicks fans always play victim, claiming the NBA conspires against them for some unknown reason.
More evidence  
Jim in Fairfax : 5/17/2023 8:50 am : link
People don’t understand probability.
RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
nygiants16 : 5/17/2023 9:35 am : link
In comment 16118114 Eric on Li said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?


Sounds like they are going win now, GM all but said the 3rd pick is up for trade for a win now piece..

How long until Wemby is a Laker?  
BrettNYG10 : 5/17/2023 9:59 am : link
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RE: More evidence  
Metnut : 5/17/2023 10:04 am : link
In comment 16118198 Jim in Fairfax said:
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People don’t understand probability.


I'm sure Ernst & Young who audits and signs off on the NBA draft lottery, and is a multi-billion dollar worldwide enterprise in its own right, is going to risk its reputation and business to rig the NBA draft lottery. And, according to the geniuses who think it's rigged, this entire scheme is to rig it in favor of San Antonio.

RE: More evidence  
Festina Lente : 5/17/2023 10:15 am : link
In comment 16118198 Jim in Fairfax said:
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People don’t understand probability.

Shhh...

Logic has no place in this world
RE: RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
Eric on Li : 5/17/2023 10:23 am : link
In comment 16118232 nygiants16 said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?



Sounds like they are going win now, GM all but said the 3rd pick is up for trade for a win now piece..


if most of us were in year 2 as gms and we wanted to keep our jobs, we'd probably do the same.

door #1 - trade an iconic player, lose 50+ games each of the next 2 years, probably get fired at that point, maybe another regime comes in and turns the young guys you drafted into a productive core

door #2 - trade for some 3rd team all nba player like siakam, hope to get 1 more good run out of lillard as a 1st/2nd team all nba player, if it doesn't work out make trades in-season to recoup whatever future firsts you can. lillard was excellent last year and he has 4 years under contract that will be his a33-36. i dont think it's crazy to hope for 1 or 2 all nba seasons (he was 3rd team this year despite missing time).

the only difference between scenario 1 + 2 is if brandon miller is some kind of unique prospect way beyond whatever you can get via a different trade of lillard/whoever they trade for down the road. idk know that answer but odds are he isn't.
RE: RE: RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
larryflower37 : 5/17/2023 10:36 am : link
In comment 16118284 Eric on Li said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?



Sounds like they are going win now, GM all but said the 3rd pick is up for trade for a win now piece..




if most of us were in year 2 as gms and we wanted to keep our jobs, we'd probably do the same.

door #1 - trade an iconic player, lose 50+ games each of the next 2 years, probably get fired at that point, maybe another regime comes in and turns the young guys you drafted into a productive core

door #2 - trade for some 3rd team all nba player like siakam, hope to get 1 more good run out of lillard as a 1st/2nd team all nba player, if it doesn't work out make trades in-season to recoup whatever future firsts you can. lillard was excellent last year and he has 4 years under contract that will be his a33-36. i dont think it's crazy to hope for 1 or 2 all nba seasons (he was 3rd team this year despite missing time).

the only difference between scenario 1 + 2 is if brandon miller is some kind of unique prospect way beyond whatever you can get via a different trade of lillard/whoever they trade for down the road. idk know that answer but odds are he isn't.

So Randle and next year's Dallas pick for scoot or miller and whatever filler they want to send back in salary.
Make it happen Ros
RE: RE: More evidence  
Chris in Philly : 5/17/2023 10:43 am : link
In comment 16118272 Metnut said:
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People don’t understand probability.



I'm sure Ernst & Young who audits and signs off on the NBA draft lottery, and is a multi-billion dollar worldwide enterprise in its own right, is going to risk its reputation and business to rig the NBA draft lottery. And, according to the geniuses who think it's rigged, this entire scheme is to rig it in favor of San Antonio.


Correct. A massive multi-billion dollar conspiracy all in the service of getting stars to small media markets. Surely the most sustainable path toward financial growth. I assume the next lottery will be rigged to reward Memphis or Oklahoma City. Silver is playing 9D chess!
RE: RE: RE: RE: dame / siakam / grant probably gets in playoff race  
Eric on Li : 5/17/2023 10:49 am : link
In comment 16118292 larryflower37 said:
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plus still have sharpe (maybe simons depending on how they match siakam). could probably go og+ over siakam if they want.

is miller worth a few possible playoff runs with lillard if he wants to stay?



Sounds like they are going win now, GM all but said the 3rd pick is up for trade for a win now piece..




if most of us were in year 2 as gms and we wanted to keep our jobs, we'd probably do the same.

door #1 - trade an iconic player, lose 50+ games each of the next 2 years, probably get fired at that point, maybe another regime comes in and turns the young guys you drafted into a productive core

door #2 - trade for some 3rd team all nba player like siakam, hope to get 1 more good run out of lillard as a 1st/2nd team all nba player, if it doesn't work out make trades in-season to recoup whatever future firsts you can. lillard was excellent last year and he has 4 years under contract that will be his a33-36. i dont think it's crazy to hope for 1 or 2 all nba seasons (he was 3rd team this year despite missing time).

the only difference between scenario 1 + 2 is if brandon miller is some kind of unique prospect way beyond whatever you can get via a different trade of lillard/whoever they trade for down the road. idk know that answer but odds are he isn't.


So Randle and next year's Dallas pick for scoot or miller and whatever filler they want to send back in salary.
Make it happen Ros


gonna be better offers than randle but you're in the right direction.
RE: Personally happy that Wemby went to play for Pop  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 5/17/2023 11:22 am : link
In comment 16118177 Heisenberg said:
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It's perfect.


As a basketball fan, this is how I feel. His ceiling seems to be as high as it gets, and Pop is just the guy I want guiding him there. I also think San Antonio is great for him as a low key city so he won't be too overwhelmed by the media.

Oden and Zion were the previous two historically unique freaks, injuries killed Oden's career and it looks like they're doing the same for Zion. We're due for one of these guys to stay healthy and live up to the hype. So excited to see this guy play.
I tried to watch the Laker Nuggets game last night  
gtt350 : 5/17/2023 11:57 am : link
It looks like a foreign sport from the last century.
The Nuggets steal the ball from Lebron and instead of getting back on defense he actually stopped playing and complained as play continued up court.
Just unwatchable
RE: I tried to watch the Laker Nuggets game last night  
NYG22 : 5/17/2023 12:27 pm : link
In comment 16118375 gtt350 said:
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It looks like a foreign sport from the last century.
The Nuggets steal the ball from Lebron and instead of getting back on defense he actually stopped playing and complained as play continued up court.
Just unwatchable


I thought it was a tremendous game.
If you like 3 point shooting and no defense, enjoy  
gtt350 : 5/17/2023 12:48 pm : link
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The west has always been a more up and down game  
nygiants16 : 5/17/2023 12:56 pm : link
east is more grind it out, slower pace
RE: Draft is fixed  
Gatorade Dunk : 5/17/2023 1:00 pm : link
In comment 16118003 GFAN52 said:
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.

The last time the Spurs won the lottery was 26 years ago, which is more than half of their entire NBA existence. I'm not sure "yet again" applies here.

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RE: RE: Draft is fixed  
GFAN52 : 5/17/2023 1:08 pm : link
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.


The last time the Spurs won the lottery was 26 years ago, which is more than half of their entire NBA existence. I'm not sure "yet again" applies here. Link - ( New Window )


Three of the best centers in the last 30 years or so of the draft. David Robinson, Tim Duncan, now Wemby. It's rigged. 👍
RE: RE: RE: Draft is fixed  
Chris in Philly : 5/17/2023 1:17 pm : link
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.


The last time the Spurs won the lottery was 26 years ago, which is more than half of their entire NBA existence. I'm not sure "yet again" applies here. Link - ( New Window )



Three of the best centers in the last 30 years or so of the draft. David Robinson, Tim Duncan, now Wemby. It's rigged. 👍


Okay. Why? Why would they rig the draft for the 30th media market in the country? If it was rigged, LA, NY, and CHI would win every other year...
RE: RE: RE: RE: Draft is fixed  
Pete44 : 5/17/2023 1:18 pm : link
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rewarding the small market Spurs yet again.


The last time the Spurs won the lottery was 26 years ago, which is more than half of their entire NBA existence. I'm not sure "yet again" applies here. Link - ( New Window )



Three of the best centers in the last 30 years or so of the draft. David Robinson, Tim Duncan, now Wemby. It's rigged. 👍



Okay. Why? Why would they rig the draft for the 30th media market in the country? If it was rigged, LA, NY, and CHI would win every other year...


NBA loves parity, but that being said, can't imagine this was rigged for SA.
Woj  
TyreeHelmet : 5/17/2023 1:33 pm : link
How does Woj try to say Wemby is the best prospect in sports history? Or that he could be the best offensive and defensive player in the league by his 3rd season? I get he’s a franchise changing talent but that seems over the top.

Better nba prospect than Kareem, Duncan and Lebron? That’s a bit much.
RE: RE: Personally happy that Wemby went to play for Pop  
KDavies : 5/17/2023 1:46 pm : link
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It's perfect.



As a basketball fan, this is how I feel. His ceiling seems to be as high as it gets, and Pop is just the guy I want guiding him there. I also think San Antonio is great for him as a low key city so he won't be too overwhelmed by the media.

Oden and Zion were the previous two historically unique freaks, injuries killed Oden's career and it looks like they're doing the same for Zion. We're due for one of these guys to stay healthy and live up to the hype. So excited to see this guy play.


Hindsight aside, Oden and Zion couldn't hold Wemby's jockstrap as a prospect IMO.
With Knicks Having No Picks in This Draft  
LTIsTheGreatest : 5/17/2023 1:47 pm : link
does anyone think PG Roku Jokubitis might finally come stateside this year?
RE: Woj  
KDavies : 5/17/2023 1:48 pm : link
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How does Woj try to say Wemby is the best prospect in sports history? Or that he could be the best offensive and defensive player in the league by his 3rd season? I get he’s a franchise changing talent but that seems over the top.

Better nba prospect than Kareem, Duncan and Lebron? That’s a bit much.


I agreed with the sentiment that he is the best prospect to come out since Lebron. Crazy to say the best in sports history, but he is a once in a generation talent with the ability to do what he does at his size
his ceiling is probably the highest we've seen  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 5/17/2023 2:02 pm : link
but I think LeBron would still rank ahead based on his physical gifts. He was much more explosive than Wemby. He also had a grown ass man body when he was 17. Wemby's size makes him an injury concern by default.

Ralph Sampson is probably the most historically analogous comp as a prospect. 7'3"+ guy with perimeter skills that he shouldn't have. Just insane hype for him as well, coming off that epic college career.
RE: RE: RE: Personally happy that Wemby went to play for Pop  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 5/17/2023 2:08 pm : link
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It's perfect.



As a basketball fan, this is how I feel. His ceiling seems to be as high as it gets, and Pop is just the guy I want guiding him there. I also think San Antonio is great for him as a low key city so he won't be too overwhelmed by the media.

Oden and Zion were the previous two historically unique freaks, injuries killed Oden's career and it looks like they're doing the same for Zion. We're due for one of these guys to stay healthy and live up to the hype. So excited to see this guy play.



Hindsight aside, Oden and Zion couldn't hold Wemby's jockstrap as a prospect IMO.


I'd say Wemby ranks ahead of both as prospects too but both of them had tons of hype. Both had much more injury concerns though even as prospects.

I still think Oden would've been a HOFer had he stayed healthy. He's the only guy since Shaq to even resemble that combination of size/explosion. He would've been a bigger Dwight Howard imo. Zion still has a chance, he's really good when he plays.
Wemby  
TyreeHelmet : 5/17/2023 2:42 pm : link
I can't see how he is a superior prospect than Lebron James or even Duncan or Kareem for that matter.

I mean you couldn't create a better modern NBA prospect than Lebron at 18.
RE: Wemby  
Gatorade Dunk : 5/17/2023 2:43 pm : link
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I can't see how he is a superior prospect than Lebron James or even Duncan or Kareem for that matter.

I mean you couldn't create a better modern NBA prospect than Lebron at 18.

Sure you could - make him six inches taller.
RE: RE: Personally happy that Wemby went to play for Pop  
Heisenberg : 5/17/2023 3:00 pm : link
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It's perfect.



As a basketball fan, this is how I feel. His ceiling seems to be as high as it gets, and Pop is just the guy I want guiding him there. I also think San Antonio is great for him as a low key city so he won't be too overwhelmed by the media.

Oden and Zion were the previous two historically unique freaks, injuries killed Oden's career and it looks like they're doing the same for Zion. We're due for one of these guys to stay healthy and live up to the hype. So excited to see this guy play.


Exactly. Popovich is the best case scenario for him to develop to his potential, which is what I want for him as a fan of the game. And as a Knicks fan, San Antonio is the perfect location for him too. Out west to a great coach. Love it.
So day after lottery  
nygiants16 : 5/17/2023 3:20 pm : link
Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

Houston if they really want Harden will put 4 up for sale for a vet..

Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet
RE: So day after lottery  
Pete44 : 5/17/2023 4:03 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

Houston if they really want Harden will put 4 up for sale for a vet..

Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet


The Knicks are not trading Randle for a pick, nor is the player any of these teams would want, if that is where you are going.
RE: RE: So day after lottery  
TyreeHelmet : 5/17/2023 5:14 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

Houston if they really want Harden will put 4 up for sale for a vet..

Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet



The Knicks are not trading Randle for a pick, nor is the player any of these teams would want, if that is where you are going.


Why wouldn't the Pacers do that? He would actually fit very nicely there. I'm not sure the Knicks should.

Randle is an all star and 3rd team nba player on a reasonable contract. I have no doubt a team would trade for him.
RE: RE: So day after lottery  
nygiants16 : 5/17/2023 5:19 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

Houston if they really want Harden will put 4 up for sale for a vet..

Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet



The Knicks are not trading Randle for a pick, nor is the player any of these teams would want, if that is where you are going.


Did i mention the Knicks?
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GFAN52 : 5/17/2023 5:21 pm : link
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The Knicks are not trading Randle for a pick, nor is the player any of these teams would want, if that is where you are going.



Why wouldn't the Pacers do that? He would actually fit very nicely there. I'm not sure the Knicks should.

Randle is an all star and 3rd team nba player on a reasonable contract. I have no doubt a team would trade for him.


Teams are going to consider if Randle so "valuable" why are the Knicks trading him. His attitude is toxic, and other dreams know that as well.
other teams know it.  
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nygiants16 : 5/17/2023 5:40 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

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The Knicks are not trading Randle for a pick, nor is the player any of these teams would want, if that is where you are going.



Why wouldn't the Pacers do that? He would actually fit very nicely there. I'm not sure the Knicks should.

Randle is an all star and 3rd team nba player on a reasonable contract. I have no doubt a team would trade for him.



Teams are going to consider if Randle so "valuable" why are the Knicks trading him. His attitude is toxic, and other dreams know that as well.


Because sometimes teams hit a ceiling with certain players and need to trade a guy to improve your team..

Kind of like the Jazz did with Mitchell and Gobert..

Derozan in toronto..

billups with the Pistons..

Hell Melo with denver..

Doesnt mean the Knicks dont want him
RE: So day after lottery  
Strahan91 : 5/17/2023 5:52 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

Houston if they really want Harden will put 4 up for sale for a vet..

Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet

I really think Portland is just posturing with the hopes of getting the best possible package for Dame. There's no move to be made with the third pick that would make them title contenders and they can't possibly be stupid enough to deal the pick for a team that (at best) won't make it out of the second round.
RE: other teams know it.  
Gatorade Dunk : 5/17/2023 6:08 pm : link
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Couldn't you say that about literally any player that a team is willing to trade?
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nygiants16 : 5/17/2023 6:10 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

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Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet


I really think Portland is just posturing with the hopes of getting the best possible package for Dame. There's no move to be made with the third pick that would make them title contenders and they can't possibly be stupid enough to deal the pick for a team that (at best) won't make it out of the second round.


problem is the team wont deal him without his consent and Dame will never ask out
Keep the draft pick and draft scoot  
larryflower37 : 5/17/2023 6:15 pm : link
And he will be asking out quickly.
Portland GM is in a hole either way.  
larryflower37 : 5/17/2023 6:21 pm : link
If you trade the 3rd pick and younger players like Simons to get Bridges/DeRozan/Beal etc. It's not enough to win a championship
If you go full youth movement and move Dame do the owners have the stomach for 3 or 4 years of losing
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GFAN52 : 5/17/2023 6:37 pm : link
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Couldn't you say that about literally any player that a team is willing to trade?


Not when it comes to players attitudes like Randall's.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/17/2023 6:49 pm : link
Dame turns 33 this summer so of course it makes perfect sense for them to retool with an aging star who hasn't suited up for more than 70 regular season games in 4 seasons. Sure, trade the 3rd overall pick for the chance to win 45-50 games next season & be the 5th or 6th seed in the West.
Heat take Game 1.  
bceagle05 : 5/17/2023 10:53 pm : link
Jimmy does Jimmy things. Bam/Lowry do Bam/Lowry things - and by that I mean, they tried their best to break Jaylen Brown’s arm while scrambling for a loose ball, but he survived.
It sucks Riley left NYK  
Sean : 5/17/2023 10:53 pm : link
What he has built in Miami is incredible. It just sucks he couldn’t have built “Knicks culture”. Such a bummer.
YouTube tV completely shit the bed tonight  
CaLLaHaN : 5/18/2023 12:13 am : link
And it was during the 4th quarter of the game. My feed cut off the entire ending.

Hope we don't see more of this with the Sunday ticket.
RE: Heat take Game 1.  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 5/18/2023 10:32 am : link
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Jimmy does Jimmy things. Bam/Lowry do Bam/Lowry things - and by that I mean, they tried their best to break Jaylen Brown’s arm while scrambling for a loose ball, but he survived.


Jimmy is a bad dude. Just knows how to get it done.
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christian : 5/18/2023 10:34 am : link
Butler is the scariest player in the league come May. If the Rat was able to get Embiid down there, watch out.
RE: So day after lottery  
djm : 5/18/2023 2:17 pm : link
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Portland had put 3 up for sale for a vet..

Houston if they really want Harden will put 4 up for sale for a vet..

Rumors the Pacers are putting 7 up for sale for a vet


Just thinking out loud --let's say the Knicks love the top 3 players in this draft. You send Randle and picks back to Portland for pick 3. We then sign KP as a FA....would you?
RE: other teams know it.  
djm : 5/18/2023 2:20 pm : link
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Randle isn't toxic at all. He just isn't a perfect or legendary player.

The guy is a top 15 player in the NBA. Fact. Go through the top 20 list and you can find warts on just about every player on the list save for 3-4.

I would consider moving Randle but this myth from the fans is just utter nonsense. Everyone has a hot take on Randle. No one wants to allow for some middle ground.
I mean WTF is toxic?  
djm : 5/18/2023 2:24 pm : link
Stephon Marbury MIGHT have been toxic when he was a Knick. The team sucked and MArbs was cooky nutty and weird. Even then, toxic? Maybe.

Randle just helped his team make the playoffs 2-3 seasons and made the all NBA team in both those seasons. HE isn't the best player on a title team. THAT is not quite the same thing as toxic. HE did have a bad playoff game or two or three. And he didn't get back on D after complaining to the refs. Ok....AND? That still isn't toxic. That's a great player with flaws. Big difference.

Anyway, if the Knicks loved a player in this draft and could trade Randle, sign KP to fill that 4-5 spot I might think about it. Probably won't happen.

What likely happens is the Knicks trade one of IQ or Grimes along with Obi and picks for a star SG/SF.

Reason why I am slightly open to trading Randle is I think RJ can pickup a lot of the scoring if it were to happen.
What likely happens  
djm : 5/18/2023 2:26 pm : link
should read as what might happen.

I don't know if they trade IQ. I would think the Knicks love him. Grimes is another story but we're talking about a 2nd year player heading into year 3 and the guy plays awesome defense. His upside is all star player if he can get there.

RE: RE: other teams know it.  
TyreeHelmet : 5/18/2023 5:08 pm : link
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Randle isn't toxic at all. He just isn't a perfect or legendary player.

The guy is a top 15 player in the NBA. Fact. Go through the top 20 list and you can find warts on just about every player on the list save for 3-4.

I would consider moving Randle but this myth from the fans is just utter nonsense. Everyone has a hot take on Randle. No one wants to allow for some middle ground.


Randle gets too much shit but hes not even close to top 15
What is toxic?  
Chris in Philly : 5/18/2023 7:54 pm : link
A toxic player can destroy team unity, undermine coaches, disrupt routines, and write checks his play can’t cash. The contribute to a loser mentality and a losing team. They’re a virus that can infect other teammates. They’re more trouble than they’re worth. A great player who is toxic is Kyrie. A shitty player who is toxic is Dillon Brooks.
Randle has a nice scoring skill set  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 5/18/2023 8:16 pm : link
in the regular season.

I’d take Sabonis over him. I think that’s the closest comp. Both got a bit exposed in these playoffs but are offensive studs at the PF position in the regular season.

Brunson is fantastic. What a great Knick. Trust me I’m not tryna shit on him. But his time of possession data is too high period. The Knicks need to create a more diverse offense with more Brunson off-ball play since he can also be good like that too.
RE: It was so obvious that the Spurs  
ILGMan : 5/19/2023 10:55 am : link
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Were going to win the lottery. Yeah I guess they're considered a small market team, but they're one of the best franchises in the modern day NBA. They make a lot more sense than Houston/Detroit/Charlotte/Portland.


Are you still doing Trident referrals?
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djm : 5/19/2023 1:20 pm : link
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Randle isn't toxic at all. He just isn't a perfect or legendary player.

The guy is a top 15 player in the NBA. Fact. Go through the top 20 list and you can find warts on just about every player on the list save for 3-4.

I would consider moving Randle but this myth from the fans is just utter nonsense. Everyone has a hot take on Randle. No one wants to allow for some middle ground.



Randle gets too much shit but hes not even close to top 15


All NBA 3rd team 2 of the last 3 seasons. That is the very epitome of top 15. Literally it's top 15.

HE's a top 20 player at the very very least. ANd he never gets hurt and when he does he comes back faster than anyone.

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TyreeHelmet : 5/19/2023 9:33 pm : link
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Randle isn't toxic at all. He just isn't a perfect or legendary player.

The guy is a top 15 player in the NBA. Fact. Go through the top 20 list and you can find warts on just about every player on the list save for 3-4.

I would consider moving Randle but this myth from the fans is just utter nonsense. Everyone has a hot take on Randle. No one wants to allow for some middle ground.



Randle gets too much shit but hes not even close to top 15



All NBA 3rd team 2 of the last 3 seasons. That is the very epitome of top 15. Literally it's top 15.

HE's a top 20 player at the very very least. ANd he never gets hurt and when he does he comes back faster than anyone.


Giannis
Jokic
Doncic
Tatum
Curry
Lebron
Davis
Butler
Embiid
Durant
Booker
Morant
Donovan Mitchell
Brunson
Fox
Holiday
SGA
Jaylen Brown
Kawhi
PG13
Bam
Haliburton
Jackson Jr

I like Randle but how can you argue he’s better than one of those guys?

Miami wins again.  
bceagle05 : 5/19/2023 10:56 pm : link
Wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this series but I’m enjoying watching Boston lose. Celtics were up nine in the fourth when Grant Williams made the mistake of trash talking Butler.
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Randle isn't toxic at all. He just isn't a perfect or legendary player.

The guy is a top 15 player in the NBA. Fact. Go through the top 20 list and you can find warts on just about every player on the list save for 3-4.

I would consider moving Randle but this myth from the fans is just utter nonsense. Everyone has a hot take on Randle. No one wants to allow for some middle ground.



Randle gets too much shit but hes not even close to top 15



All NBA 3rd team 2 of the last 3 seasons. That is the very epitome of top 15. Literally it's top 15.

HE's a top 20 player at the very very least. ANd he never gets hurt and when he does he comes back faster than anyone.




Giannis
Jokic
Doncic
Tatum
Curry
Lebron
Davis
Butler
Embiid
Durant
Booker
Morant
Donovan Mitchell
Brunson
Fox
Holiday
SGA
Jaylen Brown
Kawhi
PG13
Bam
Haliburton
Jackson Jr

I like Randle but how can you argue he’s better than one of those guys?


Also add Lillard, Harden, Trae Young, Siakam to that list. Randle is borderline top 30
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