Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
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littlecoyotecoin
You have enough reasons, yet?
Here's another one...
Atlanta, Golden State, and Portland are the only teams that are significantly ahead of The Spurs in the standings. The Spurs are within four or fewer games (in the loss column) of all the other teams in the league despite having had a much worse schedule than most teams (historically bad schedule), and lots of injuries, specifically to the area with the least depth (Kawhi). They have come from that far behind with worse rosters and fewer games remaining in the season if memory serves me correctly.
None of the teams you've mentioned that have made changes are in the three that are significantly ahead in the standings. Making the changes you are considering didn't put them in that elite three. If you are referring to the more recent changes at OKC, for example, there's no guarantee those changes will vault them into elite status, either, or at least no better than they were last year, which was already pretty darn good.
The Spurs pretty much just ran rough-shod all over the NBA last year.
If something works, you keep doing it until it doesn't work anymore. We won't know if this still works until every one is in shape and healthy.
Also, there's something called "organic growth". Even without new players, the players and team you already have can improve upon what was had six-twelve months previous. Just because they didn't bring in new players according to what your trade machine and analytics told you what would work and benefit them doesn't mean they can't improve.
I know that for a lot of you, it's the funnest part of being a fan, rearranging the team, etc. But, in general, it's dumb, unless there is a glaring need. There wasn't a glaring need. Sure, maybe a small forward backup for Kawhi if the right one could be had. Maybe a better guard than Joseph at third string, a better fourth or fifth big than Ayers? None of those were glaring holes during the championship run. You don't make changes just because. This isn't your fantasy league.
Does your boss rearrange you out of your job every year because there are better yous running around out there in the wild? I promise you there are. But, he keeps you.
According to Zach Lowe, Trailblazers are close to acquiring Wilson Chandler. Denver just waiting for POR to toss in a 1st rounder.
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
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Johnny RIngo
According to Zach Lowe, Trailblazers are close to acquiring Wilson Chandler. Denver just waiting for POR to toss in a 1st rounder.
Unbelievable. But we can't trade Marco and draft picks lol
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
we got Daye nigga. word up
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
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Johnny RIngo
According to Zach Lowe, Trailblazers are close to acquiring Wilson Chandler. Denver just waiting for POR to toss in a 1st rounder.
Are you serious? What are the Blazers trading for Chandler? Darn, I was very interested in getting Wilson Chandler.
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
Because when healthy, this roster -as is - will wipe the floor with whoever is in their way come playoff time.
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
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Ice009
Are you serious? What are the Blazers trading for Chandler? Darn, I was very interested in getting Wilson Chandler.
It's nowhere near a done deal I think. Lowe's a legit source but he's no Woj when it comes to breaking news.
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
let's be more like the clippers and trade kawhi for austin rivers
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Aremid
It's clear that given kawhi and his health we NEED a backup sf...
I'm less concerned about his health given there are no recurring injuries - hand injury last year was a broken finger, this year it's the same hand but a different injury. Eye problem was another one-off issue. This hand injury seems a bit more murky, but I'll give the FO the benefit of the doubt for ensuring it heals 100%. His knee issues that he had in 2012-13 haven't flared up this year or really last year. I'd be more concerned with guys like Parker and recurring injuries.
What I am concerned with is him going down for an extended stretch again. We are a .500 team without him, and run away with the best record in the league with him (excluding playoffs, I don't think he's missed a playoff game to date):
This year: 15-7 with / 8-8 without (56 win pace with him / 41 without)
Last year: 54-12 with / 8-8 without (67 win pace / 41)
2013: 43-15 with / 15-9 without (61 win pace / 51)
2012: 49-15 with / 1-1 without (63 win pace / 41)
Throughout his career, they're a 45 win team without him (32-26) and a 63 win team with him (161-49). Granted, there are games without him where other main guys didn't play but there are also games he played in where some starters rested. Needless to say, the FO knows this team should go at about 60 win pace once he's back, and rushing him back could spell doom.
Re: Memphis Phoenix dallas Houston okc
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cjw
I'm less concerned about his health given there are no recurring injuries - hand injury last year was a broken finger, this year it's the same hand but a different injury. Eye problem was another one-off issue. This hand injury seems a bit more murky, but I'll give the FO the benefit of the doubt for ensuring it heals 100%. His knee issues that he had in 2012-13 haven't flared up this year or really last year. I'd be more concerned with guys like Parker and recurring injuries.
What I am concerned with is him going down for an extended stretch again. We are a .500 team without him, and run away with the best record in the league with him (excluding playoffs, I don't think he's missed a playoff game to date):
This year: 15-7 with / 8-8 without (56 win pace with him / 41 without)
Last year: 54-12 with / 8-8 without (67 win pace / 41)
2013: 43-15 with / 15-9 without (61 win pace / 51)
2012: 49-15 with / 1-1 without (63 win pace / 41)
Throughout his career, they're a 45 win team without him (32-26) and a 63 win team with him (161-49). Granted, there are games without him where other main guys didn't play but there are also games he played in where some starters rested. Needless to say, the FO knows this team should go at about 60 win pace once he's back, and rushing him back could spell doom.
:tu Nice post.
