NBA Thread

[jays_fever]

By being one of the most unique and efficient offensive PFs ever? The dude is 7 feet and can get his shot off from anywhere on the court. And he's actually a pretty good rebounder considering the fact that a lot of the time he was behind the 3 pt line.

 

He just doesn't dominate the game in every aspect the way James, Bryant, Durant, Duncan, KG does etc.

 

He's the star player you want on the team, im not arguing that he isnt one of the best players of the game.

[over500]

Coaching change is a must.

[Frag]

He just doesn't dominate the game in every aspect the way James, Bryant, Durant, Duncan, KG does etc.

 

He's the star player you want on the team, im not arguing that he isnt one of the best players of the game.

 

Is it because he's white... wait, what are you guys talking about?

[Frag]

Coaching change is a must.

 

Won't happen.

 

See: Carlyle, Randy

[theblujay]

What legit #3s are out there though? You could try and trade up in the draft for one, I guess, but there isn't a ton out there, unless you want to sign Melo or Lebron or KD or some ridiculousness.

 

We need to draft a Kawhi Leonard.

 

We also need a back up defensive center and a bench wing player (Vince)

[SpeedyGose]

I like Ross a lot. He's cheap and has a ton of room for improvement. Personally, I don't deal him. I just don't know how he and DD can co-exist though.

 

Ideally they do a sign-and-trade to bring in a legit #3 and Ross comes in off the bench. The defense against elite SG/SF is simply not good enough with Ross/DD out there fulltime.

 

Ideally Ross comes off the bench in a Jamaal Crawford type of way.

 

Could be a big trade but I know Masai is long term thinker so he may just keep this core together and make the major push for KD.

 

Also....

 

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[GD]

Is it because he's white... wait, what are you guys talking about?

 

Apparently Sterling nearly vetoed the Reddick deal last summer cause he didn't want to pay a white guy $7m lol.

 

 

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ECJF, that RealGM post you linked had a great idea. Sending a couple expirings for a Chandler or Green could work really well.

[jays_fever]

Is it because he's white... wait, what are you guys talking about?

 

I just didnt agree that Dirk was an elite superstar in the league because he didnt excel at both ends on the floor the same way other stars like those guys I mentioned did.

[dineke]

I just didnt agree that Dirk was an elite superstar in the league because he didnt excel at both ends on the floor the same way other stars like those guys I mentioned did.

 

I think Tim Duncan is the goat PF, but there is definitely a case that Dirk was better than Garnett. His offense makes up for the gap in defense, and Dirk has actually been a pretty underrated defender if you look at the defensive metrics. He isn't the defensive liability that the media likes people to think.

[Orgfiller]

They had a fantastic team. Ben Wallace's defense was limited but he was a fringe superstar. Billups and Hamilton were both allstar worthy. Prince and Rasheed were both fantastic as well. One of the deeper teams at that time.

 

I'm sure you meant his offense right...?

[Orgfiller]

Mavericks 2006/2011. But i dont consider Dirk an elite star

 

First of all, the 2006 champions were the Miami Heat with Wade leading the team and Shaq not a bad 2nd option...

 

And that Dirk statement is rather egregious.

[GD]

 

Ugh.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I'm sure you meant his offense right...?

 

lol Yes.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

 

Ugh.

 

There was a ton of contact on that last play.

 

The refs could've called a foul if they wanted to.

[dineke]

Fouls at the end of games are never called unless it's obvious. Just the way it is.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Watching the replay of that final play is ENRAGING.

 

Ross was clearly supposed to go to the far corner to be a bail-out option but he just inexplicably stands at the elbow (like 5 feet behind the 3 point line...) so his defender collapsed in on Lowry basically creating a triple-team.

 

That will likely go unnoticed but another terrible, idiotic play from Ross. That probably cost them the series right there. If Lowry gets the shot off clean he likely makes it.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Also, Casey completely f***ed up the play because he drew it up from the wrong side.

 

Wow. Just wow

 

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1319923

[GD]

Also, Casey completely f***ed up the play because he drew it up from the wrong side.

 

Wow. Just wow

 

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1319923

 

I knew that was significant. Vasquez seemed REALLY upset. Pathetic.

[letsgobjs]

Also, Casey completely f***ed up the play because he drew it up from the wrong side.

 

Wow. Just wow

 

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1319923

 

Casey's done some pretty idiotic things this season, and I'm sure Ujiri's thought about replacing him even after the trade. The issue is that he risks alienating the players doesn't he? Especially if they're planning on re-signing Lowry.

[theblujay]

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2014/05/04/raptors_heartbreaking_loss_ends_heck_of_a_season_arthur.html

 

Must read. Almost brought me to tears

[eastcoastjaysfan]

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2014/05/04/raptors_heartbreaking_loss_ends_heck_of_a_season_arthur.html

 

Must read. Almost brought me to tears

 

At the end of the game as the team was walking off... the "Lets Go Raptors" chants just kept going. The game was already finished and everyone was obviously heartbroken but they kept showing the players love. It is a scene that I will never forget. I know that it sounds corny and stupid and stuff but I just got so emotionally invested in this team over the last 3-4 months. I truly think that great things are on the horizon and that we have something to build on here. I'm pretty bummed tonight but it's a different feeling. I cannot wait for to see what this offseason brings.

 

Couple of savvy trades, good drafting, re-signing Lowry... We're in good shape.

[theblujay]

At the end of the game as the team was walking off... the "Lets Go Raptors" chants just kept going. The game was already finished and everyone was obviously heartbroken but they kept showing the players love. It is a scene that I will never forget. I know that it sounds corny and stupid and stuff but I just got so emotionally invested in this team over the last 3-4 months. I truly think that great things are on the horizon and that we have something to build on here. I'm pretty bummed tonight but it's a different feeling. I cannot wait for to see what this offseason brings.

 

Couple of savvy trades, good drafting, re-signing Lowry... We're in good shape.

 

I'm so proud of our fans. 10k in the square 2 hours before the game! Just an amazing atmosphere inside and out, I wish I had been able to go down the ACC for a game.

 

"And the sea of faces roared like he was a rock star and wouldn’t let him talk. They chanted, “F--- BROOKLYN!”, his series-opening statement of defiance, and when he could finally be heard, Masai told them, “You know how I feel.” He still can’t believe what the square felt like."

[Dylan]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/teams/dallas-mavericks/report-raptors-considering-carter-reunion/

 

lol

[43211234]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/teams/dallas-mavericks/report-raptors-considering-carter-reunion/

 

lol

 

Why is that lol?

 

People have been talking about it all year and it would be a great move.

[GD]

Dwane Casey extended for 3 years.

 

Really disappointed right now.

[dineke]

Didn't you suggest Mark Jackson? Casey's better than him.

[dineke]

Casey's a good defensive coach and the players play hard for him but he sucks at drawing up inbound plays. He should just let Nick Nurse do it for him.

[jaysfan2014]

We're in pretty good shape for next season. I mean, none of Boston, Philly, NYK or Brooklyn are going to be contenders next year. Boston and Philly are still rebuilding and a ways off, New York will likely lose Carmelo and don't have the pieces to contend(and no 1st rounder), and age will likely hit Brooklyn hard, especially with them set to lose Paul Pierce to free agency, and no 1st rounder.

[GD]

Casey's a good defensive coach and the players play hard for him but he sucks at drawing up inbound plays. He should just let Nick Nurse do it for him.

 

It's really hard to deal with his lack of (good) offensive plays and his infatuations.

[connorp]

Dwane Casey extended for 3 years.

 

Really disappointed right now.

 

Yeah I only watched a half of that last game but it was the most important time of the whole season.. And their main issue seemed to be coaching. They lacked fundamentals like boxing out, allowing players to drive to the basket uncontested, a very limited offensive set many times (like the last play where they have the guard driving the lane wildly into 3 guys, they had more than a handful of terrible shot selections)... Also that inexplicable fiasco drawing up an inbounds pass incorrectly at the most pivotal point of the game.