official offseason thread

[Dejounte]

I said they never did? Setting up that straw man much?

Naw man, here is what I said:

"#1 does not follow what we have done in the past, and while it could earn us a more talented pick, I don't think we change the way we have done things to do this. It would take a remarkably outstanding player to see a change like that happen. Or a change in the FO, which would only happen for some terrible reason."

So it's actually consistent with what you are saying, that an exceptional player could induce them to do so.

I don't know man. That post you re-posted seems to imply something that maybe we both can't see eye to eye on.

[bluebellmaniac]

I don't know man. That post you re-posted seems to imply something that maybe we both can't see eye to eye on.

The difference between the Spurs and most other FO, and certainly the average ST member, is that they see with greater accuracy the potential in players. They saw nephew as a potential "remarkably outstanding player" and helped develop him into that. He's a rare player. That said, Uncle drove him over a cliff.

I think we agree, we're just looking at it from different sides. I'm saying that if they did do it, it'd be for a player with nephews potential. It's rare, but even more rare for the deal to go through.

[bluebellmaniac]

I don't know man. That post you re-posted seems to imply something that maybe we both can't see eye to eye on.

Don't misunderstand, you are not a typical ST member. Obviously not.

[LCM]

That is ing horrible. Kevin Love belongs in a glue factory.

My horrible trade scenario is up two days, and that is your response. Go yourself.

[Fusternino]

I still don't think you can go wrong with taking a shot at OPJ. You'd think you could instantly save $15-20 M after re-signing Gay and Mills to mentorship contracts.

[GAustex]

So I looked real quick on the intraweb and saw the line for the Spurs over/under at 28 and 29.5 and 31-depending what link I hit.

Over/under 29.5
I got under

[Dejounte]

Currently watching the Bulls and Thunder game for Poku and Pat

Coby is killing it for the Bulls

[Dejounte]

Only saw the second half:

Pat plays so much like Spurs version of Kawhi on the offensive end, defense leaves something to be desired. Isn't as impactful as Devin, since his instincts and awareness are not as good. Also, he's not quick enough to be everywhere on the court, so he sticks with his man.

Poku, as we all know, is mobile and has great handles for a big. I said this before: he's not "years away" because he lacks strength. He doesn't need strength to play his game. The way the Thunder offense is set up, every one has a chance to handle the ball. Poku had some chances and looked quite natural. Right now, he looks like Bertans with handles which is pretty good. Not buying in to the "he's a future star" yet.

[Dejounte]

The difference between Pat and Devin = motor

[ace3g]

K.C. Johnson @KCJHoop

34m
NBA announced: —-March 25 trade deadline —-Active rosters can be 15 players this season —-Coach’s challenge established permanently

[Dejounte]

And here we go.

[tonight...you]

And here we go.

Morey showing his hand too soon.
I would see how Harden handles playing with the team through the first 15 games of the season before getting serious.

[ginobilized]

Tyler Zeller and Cam Reynolds waived. Biggest news in awhile.
Onward!

[Dejounte]

No more Gobert for the 2021 free agent class

Who was it who had ideas to get him?

Chinook ?

[Dex]

No more Gobert for the 2021 free agent class

Who was it who had ideas to get him?

Chinook ?

Jazz seriously committing $41M a year to Rudy Gobert in a league where centers are going extinct? That's LeBron level money.

Welcome to being stuck as a 2nd-round exit for the next 5 years.

[Chinook]

No more Gobert for the 2021 free agent class

Who was it who had ideas to get him?

Chinook ?

I had him as a potential trade target. Trading for him then signing a forward was the fastest way for SA to try to become a contender. I don't know that I had him in my top 10 FA targets though

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

This is crazy money for a 3rd/4th offensive option.

[Leetonidas]

I like Gobert but it's not 2010 anymore and a C like him is not worth anywhere near 40 million a year. Half of that maybe. Jazz have ensured they will win nothing with Mitc and Gobert

[Dejounte]

I like Gobert but it's not 2010 anymore and a C like him is not worth anywhere near 40 million a year. Half of that maybe. Jazz have ensured they will win nothing with Mitc and Gobert

It's really just like LMA + DeMar all over again with their team but no promising youth coming behind them yet

Mitc is going to score 50 on you but is he really going to carry a team past the 2nd round?

[Dex]

And people were complaining about giving Jak $9M per year to basically do what Gobert does.

[exstatic]

No more Gobert for the 2021 free agent class

Who was it who had ideas to get him?

Chinook ?

I was on board with Gobert. He was the best remaining FA.

[exstatic]

It's really just like LMA + DeMar all over again with their team but no promising youth coming behind them yet

Mitc is going to score 50 on you but is he really going to carry a team past the 2nd round?

The worst season of Gobert’s defensive career >>>>> the best season of LMAs. Gobert may only be a rim runner on offense, but he’s light years better on defense than LMA has ever been. Mitc is also not like DD. He’s so much better as a scorer, much more efficient. He gets to the line as much, AND shoots the 3 ball far better, 37% on 7 attempts per game.

[TimDunkem]

So "our summer" is pushed back for the 5th consecutive year, right? There's no one left for next summer.

[Dejounte]

The worst season of Gobert’s defensive career >>>>> the best season of LMAs. Gobert may only be a rim runner on offense, but he’s light years better on defense than LMA has ever been. Mitc is also not like DD. He’s so much better as a scorer, much more efficient. He gets to the line as much, AND shoots the 3 ball far better, 37% on 7 attempts per game.

I'm not arguing who is better than who. In fact, in some ways I agree with you. I'm merely saying their best version of themselves (Gobert and Mitc ) are not conducive to championship basketball. Neither are first options. Therefore, that team needs a star better than both but now that team is handicapped from ever attaining one due to the salaries they gave to both.

[Dex]

I'm not arguing who is better than who. In fact, in some ways I agree with you. I'm merely saying their best version of themselves (Gobert and Mitc ) are not conducive to championship basketball. Neither are first options. Therefore, that team needs a star better than both but now that team is handicapped from ever attaining one due to the salaries they gave to both.

Bingo.

We've seen what Mitc and Gobert does for the Jazz over the last three years. They are good, but not great. And now they are pretty much locked into that for the foreseeable future.

Unless Mitc suddenly transforms into Steph and Ingles turns into Klay...the Jazz will be stuck exactly where they are for the next 4-5 years.