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  • vtcha
    MVP
    • Nov 2009
    • 2180

    #1726
    re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

    I always felt Celtics should've traded some of their picks for Marc Gasol and then sign Pau (which I'm sure Marc can convince).

    And if they can't land KD then Parsons, Batum or Deng are viable alternatives.
    Last edited by vtcha; 06-28-2016, 12:23 AM.

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    • wco81
      Banned
      • Jul 2002
      • 3305

      #1727
      re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

      The Gasol brothers couldn't win the Euro cup playing together.

      They're not that formidable as a duo.

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      • Boltman
        L.A. to S.D. to HI
        • Mar 2004
        • 18283

        #1728
        re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

        Originally posted by 23
        That' super old news man
        Not only is it old but how did he read that and interpret the article so horribly lol.

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        • ProfessaPackMan
          Bamma
          • Mar 2008
          • 63852

          #1729
          re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

          Originally posted by King_B_Mack
          Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying they'd win a title or anything like that. I'm just saying I think Rose's major knee issues are behind him which that is the biggest injury concern for him. He was there for the entire playoff run last season and he'd have been ready to go for the playoffs this year had they not puked all over themselves and missed this year. Derrick Rose injury memes/jokes are easy to make though, so everybody kinda just ignores those facts.
          Oh so are you trying to say you weren't right there with us making those jokes too? [emoji102]
          #RespectTheCulture

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          • DieHardYankee26
            BING BONG
            • Feb 2008
            • 10178

            #1730
            re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

            Random but I've been thinking about Friday and reading tons of stuff and was just wondering:

            What would everyone prioritize if you were a free agent? Obviously its hard for us to say, but if you're KD particularly, what would you be looking for?

            Part of the reason I thought about this is I'm not a person who likes attention, so if I was in a situation where I was guaranteed family changing money one way or the other, I would definitely not do the 1+1 and have to go through the offseason distraction again. So I'd want a max. Obviously, OKC has the extra year, but Russ would weigh heavily on my decision. If he can't tell me straight up he's resigning a max extension next season, then the extra year doesn't matter. I bring this up because KD really doesn't seem to want to be bothered with this ****.

            Then there's everything else. I saw an article where Melo said he wouldn't want to do the tour again. A lot of people joke he was forced by LaLa, but what if you're really trying to leave and your wife says me and your son aren't going anywhere? Just a lot of stuff that goes into it, or could potentially. I really don't know what he should do. It really comes down to how he feels about the 1 year deal. If he's not into that, all bets are off. We assume he's doing it because it makes the most financial sense, but what if he really just doesn't care? He's good with money either way. Should be interesting how it all plays out.
            Originally posted by G Perico
            If I ain't got it, then I gotta take it
            I can't hide who I am, baby I'm a gangster
            In the Rolls Royce, steppin' on a mink rug
            The clique just a gang of bosses that linked up

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            • Vni
              Hall Of Fame
              • Sep 2011
              • 14833

              #1731
              re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

              Originally posted by bigeastbumrush
              But Boston will?
              They have a system in place, a really good coach, they where in the playoffs last season, they play really good defense, they still have assets they could look to move this summer. I could see how Durant help them get to that next level.

              But I don't think Durant is going to the celtics either.

              Durant's just being nice to his friend Melo but I doubt he's thinking about going there at all. Just my opinion though.

              What's New York Cap space situation like ? I see they have about 18 mil left, is that right ?

              Edit : Nevermind, that's more like 40 mil left
              Last edited by Vni; 06-28-2016, 08:47 AM.

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              • ProfessaPackMan
                Bamma
                • Mar 2008
                • 63852

                #1732
                2016 Offseason Thread

                Originally posted by DieHardYankee26
                Random but I've been thinking about Friday and reading tons of stuff and was just wondering:

                What would everyone prioritize if you were a free agent? Obviously its hard for us to say, but if you're KD particularly, what would you be looking for?

                Part of the reason I thought about this is I'm not a person who likes attention, so if I was in a situation where I was guaranteed family changing money one way or the other, I would definitely not do the 1+1 and have to go through the offseason distraction again. So I'd want a max. Obviously, OKC has the extra year, but Russ would weigh heavily on my decision. If he can't tell me straight up he's resigning a max extension next season, then the extra year doesn't matter. I bring this up because KD really doesn't seem to want to be bothered with this ****.

                Then there's everything else. I saw an article where Melo said he wouldn't want to do the tour again. A lot of people joke he was forced by LaLa, but what if you're really trying to leave and your wife says me and your son aren't going anywhere? Just a lot of stuff that goes into it, or could potentially. I really don't know what he should do. It really comes down to how he feels about the 1 year deal. If he's not into that, all bets are off. We assume he's doing it because it makes the most financial sense, but what if he really just doesn't care? He's good with money either way. Should be interesting how it all plays out.
                To answer your question first, I'm going for the money. Yeah, championships are good and whatnot, but how many bills are you paying for with Bill O'rien trophies? Just cut the check and lemme go do my thing.

                As for Durant, the reason why he would do the 1+1 is because he could get more from OKC(if he signs there and tells teams he has no plans on leaving)next offseason. So if/when he signs a max next year, he could get like $200+ Mil whereas now it's like $170 Mil based on the current CBA.

                Obviously he has enough money(This is for the "doesn't he already have enough money?" Folks)with what he's getting paid from Nike but remember...there's nothing wrong with getting more money when people are willing to give it to you.
                Last edited by ProfessaPackMan; 06-28-2016, 08:48 AM.
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                • elprez98
                  MVP
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 4237

                  #1733
                  re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                  Cash.

                  All BS aside, it is a business for the owners so it should be no different for the players.
                  Originally posted by My Wife
                  "The Celtics only won because they have a magical elf playing for their team...."

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                  • DieHardYankee26
                    BING BONG
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 10178

                    #1734
                    re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                    I forgot to say im money as well. I don't understand the people that think these guys should care so much about winning. These teams don't make any concessions for you but im supposed to forgo millions for a chance to have a billionaire hang a banner in his arena? I just don't get it at all.

                    The 1+1 thing is interesting to me because he's not LeBron, he doesn't want everyone watching his every move. He seems fairly low key. I just wonder at what point the free agent process is so intrusive that he just says **** it, I'm not doing this again next year. Because otherwise the 1+1 is a no brainer, he's got a chance to win, can stay for another year with Russ and rejoin with him on the market, and like you said higher cap. This is a special situation because why would he even need to take meetings knowing he can just do this again next year?
                    Originally posted by G Perico
                    If I ain't got it, then I gotta take it
                    I can't hide who I am, baby I'm a gangster
                    In the Rolls Royce, steppin' on a mink rug
                    The clique just a gang of bosses that linked up

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                    • Vni
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Sep 2011
                      • 14833

                      #1735
                      re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                      Durant's gonna get a ton of money wherever he goes. He doesn't want to end up being that great player that never won a ring. I think his priority is winning.

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                      • dsallupinyaarea
                        Rookie
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 2764

                        #1736
                        re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                        If it's my decision, I'm taking the money and signing the 1+1 then maxing out in OKC the next summer. Then I'm shopping for Ferrari boats. If I end up winning a title, cool. If not, well, I'm a HOFer at the bank.





                        Originally posted by ProfessaPackMan
                        Obviously he has enough money(This is for the "doesn't he already have enough money?" Folks)with what he's getting paid from Nike but remember...there's nothing wrong with getting more money when people are willing to give it to you.
                        Only people without millions ask, "how many millions do you need?" Never seen a rich person say this.
                        Last edited by dsallupinyaarea; 06-28-2016, 09:07 AM.
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                        • Vni
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Sep 2011
                          • 14833

                          #1737
                          re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                          Pau Gasol is Spurs priority per woj.

                          Well then they're gonna get him. I see how he would be really good in that system offensively but after how they've looked, and how they've lost to OKC I woudn't have made Pau a priority. Would he start ? Can you have an Aldridge, Pau frontcourt in 2016 ?
                          Last edited by Vni; 06-28-2016, 09:11 AM.

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                          • areobee401
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 16771

                            #1738
                            re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                            Originally posted by dsallupinyaarea
                            Only people without millions ask, "how many millions do you need?" Never seen a rich person say this.
                            Ain't that the truth. Most people will always look to increase their earning potential no matter the tax bracket. Rarely is an issue raised unless that person earns substantially more than you.

                            As for what I would prioritize as a free agent.

                            1a. Money
                            1b. Comfort

                            I would be willing to take a little less if it meant entering a more stable and positive work environment. That extends past the basketball court. Need to make sure not only the organization is the right fit, but also the community works for my family. Family has to be comfortable as well.

                            That of course is assuming I'm a player with options. Money would play a more significant role if I'm a journeyman looking to hang on in the league.
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                            • The 24th Letter
                              ERA
                              • Oct 2007
                              • 39373

                              #1739
                              re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                              I'm not interested in Pau, maybe a couple of seasons ago....we need to get younger.

                              As far as being a free agent, if I'm in KD's particular situation? I'm prioritizing winning...

                              No wife, no kids...probably one more big pay day ahead, not to mention the off court checks. He's likely in a position where he's set for life financially already with all that ahead.....man what a life lol. Seems like he has a genuine love for basketball and cares a lot about winning, I remember he talked about how he'd play for free if bball didn't pay...I honestly believe him. So to me, sacrificing some loot to accomplish some personal goals wouldn't be an issue.

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                              • King_B_Mack
                                All Star
                                • Jan 2009
                                • 24450

                                #1740
                                re: 2016 NBA Offseason Thread

                                Originally posted by ProfessaPackMan
                                Oh so are you trying to say you weren't right there with us making those jokes too? [emoji102]
                                Not at all. You know me Pack, I don't discriminate at all. I've been right there posting pictures of suits for Derrick's game uniform like everybody else. Funny is funny. I'll make fun of everybody in the NBA if something is funny. I'm just saying whenever it comes to Rose and talking about his future on the court, people are too busy making jokes about him waking up and breaking every bone in his body to address things like the fact that had the Bulls made the playoffs this year, he'd have been healthy and played in two straight postseasons.

                                As for the athlete question. It's really not THAT hard to understand. If I'm a guy like Delly or DJ Augustin or somebody like that then you're damn right I'm going for every single cent I can possibly get out of a team. Preferably if it's a winning situation on top of that, that's where I'd go, but if there's just an amazing financial offer on the table then **** it, here's account number I expect to see those digits expanding.

                                But if I'm a KD, Carmelo, Blake, guys like this? I put winning first and foremost. First because anything I leave on the table in my NBA contract I can make up for in endorsement money. All these dudes are making TONS more off their NBA deals than Michael Jordan did off his and not one of them are even close to having the cash he does. So he's living proof that you can eat real good for a real long time off ****ty NBA money. Having said that, the reason Jordan is at that level is because he won. That's the key to the whole Jordan empire. If he never won a ring, he'd have made a lot of money but he doesn't reach the billions ringless. If you want your brand to be the most profitable it can be, you need to win and not just win regular season games and then flame out in the first or second round, you need rings. Who's gonna have the better/more profitable brand twenty years from now? The guy with multiple rings or the guy that's won nothing? I'll tell you, the guy more associated with being a winner. That's how life works whether people want to admit that or not.

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