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Official 2017 NBA Off Season Thread
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08-22-2017, 08:13 PM | #691 |
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Pretty sure I called you a piece of s**t in one of my posts. Clearly I was right about that at least.
I had no idea the Cavs were getting the 2018 Nets Pick and Jae Crowder. That changes things. Looks like a good trade for the Cavs and a bad one for the Celtics as of right now. We'll see if Irving is ready to take over and be the man now that he isn't playing with the selfish ego-maniac LeBron... I'm guessing that is what Ainge is banking on. |
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08-22-2017, 08:36 PM | #693 |
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To start with, no body should bitch about player loyalty any longer when teams don't show loyalty to players that give everything.
As far as the trade goes, IMHO this comes down to if you think Kyrie is worth a Top 5 pick. IT is most likely a 1 year rental, Crowder is a good player but the pick is probably the most important part because Lebron probably isn't coming back. Of course this trade could be a big bust for Cleveland if the Nets end up making the playoffs this year or close enough to blow the pick up. The East is so bad and teams like the Pacers, Bulls, Magic, and Hawks more than likely end up worse or because they are tanking. As far as this season goes does this help the Cavs beat GSW? Definitely no IMHO. |
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Look if LeBron was such a great teammate I don't think Kyrie would want to leave. Granted I called Kyrie a crybaby not too long ago but lets be real here. LeBron clearly chased Kyrie away. Don't be surprised if the Celtics beat the overrated Cavs in the ECF next season with Kyrie being the MVP. Kyrie is going to want to prove ppl who say he can't be the man on a team wrong and he is going to play with a fire not seen in him before. Celtics vs Spurs or Warriors (more than likely the Warriors) in next years finals. Quote:
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08-22-2017, 08:56 PM | #699 | |
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Thomas is 29, coming off a hip issue, with his entire game is based on speed, is in the last year of his contract, and is expecting/wanting a Max contract. Irving is 25. Crowder was getting crowded out at the wing with teh Celtics recent draft picks/acquisition. Easy give for the C's. The only asset the C's gave that hurt is the unprotected Nets 1, which isn't looking like the top overall pick anymore. The C's also have numerous other high draft picks in the next 2 years. Can't just stockpile more and more assets in teh NBA. Need megastars to compete for championships. |
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None of the other guys in the discussion help as much as Irving, I don't think. Irving is 25. Tatum is, whatever, 19. Jaylen Brown is 20. Haywood 27. Marcus Smart 23. C's still have multiple first round picks from other teams. |
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08-22-2017, 09:04 PM | #705 | |
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For those who REALLY care, here are the stupid-complicated Celtics draft picks in future years:
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