2016 NBA Offseason Thread

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Ha, I was wondering when Barkley was going to give his 2 cents on this....

Hey, I'll give him this- at least he's consistent....

Chuck in a nutshell

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[cima]

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Him being the best player in the world isn't legacy, it's not looking back and you can't take that away. Him being on the team has nothing to do with his talent as a player. If you want to say it hurts in the long run and where he ranks in the Pantheon of players that's one thing, but to say basically he doesn't have the talent he has because he plays for a certain team is bizarre. It doesn't make sense.

That's exactly what I meant.

Also, be very careful throwing around terms like "beta" lol, remember what you're known here for. Your boy dipped out of Cleveland to play with his best friends and then froze in the Finals If KD comes home to the Wizards after 2 failed titles and 2 successful ones to win one for the District, do we forgive him?

I mean it's easy to look at a certain point in time, but it's 2016 now and he's been the alpha dog of all 3 championships that he's won. He learned that in Miami. Maybe Durant will learn too, who knows, but he's still writing his story and he is what he is right now.

[DieHardYankee26]

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Nets rescinded Markel Brown's QO. We did the same to Langston Galloway a few days ago. I hope they both re-up with their teams, it must suck to be in limbo and off limits all this time and suddenly you're a real free agent after people have already started filling their roster spots.

LANGSTON COME BACK

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Only on OS could someone compare 37 year old Ray Allen going to Miami to this situation and feel good about it lol

That's not what's happening here, but that's what was said at the time. I know you don't remember but trust me, people were definitely having words about Ray Ray

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That day when LeBron only fans call someone a beta for going to a team with other stars, and really mean it.

[DieHardYankee26]

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I mean it's easy to look at a certain point in time, but it's 2016 now and he's been the alpha dog of all 3 championships that he's won. He learned that in Miami. Maybe Durant will learn too, who knows, but he's still writing his story and he is what he is right now.

So all of that he's tarnished his legacy, he's a beta, a tier 2, no better than Pippen, etc. , just to end up saying we're in a wait and see and the story is still being written? Fair enough, but that's basically admitting the hottest of takes lol.

[wco81]

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I don't really think city or lifestyle has anything to do with it. From hearing a lot about Kevin around here (PG County, where he is actually from) he is a pretty low key, modest and unassuming guy. I actually think he loved living in Oklahoma City in many ways.

I could definitely see outside pressures from Nike, his family and "inner circle" playing a part in deciding to leave. Most of all though, I think it is just the opportunity to win championships without having to be the man every night, play 40+ minutes every postseason and have the burden of expectation placed primarily on his shoulders.

from Spurs Nation/Bills Backer HQ

I'd heard that he had sold his OKC home some time ago.

He supposedly owns several businesses in OKC including a BBQ joint but on Monday the Facebook or Twitter account for the restaurant was hit with suggestions that they shut it down.

[cima]

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So all of that he's tarnished his legacy, he's a beta, a tier 2, no better than Pippen, etc. , just to end up saying we're in a wait and see and the story is still being written? Fair enough, but that's basically admitting the hottest of takes lol.

That's the path he's headed down right now. He's still got time to change it but that's clearly the road he's on.

[cima]

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That day when LeBron only fans call someone a beta for going to a team with other stars, and really mean it.

That day when dudes still think LBJ leaving for Miami and KD joining GSW are comparable

[King_B_Mack]

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Milwaukee meeting with Wade apparently is over now.

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That day when dudes still think LBJ leaving for Miami and KD joining GSW are comparable

...and here we are



Self admitted

[extremeskins04]

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Of ALL the moves that have been made, I only see you coming in here to talk about the Warriors. Either youre a completely salty ***** or you're a troll.

Once I really figure it out, i'll deal with it

I don't know why you're saying this to me. I am discussing the Offseason of the NBA, it just so happens that I haven't had the chance to check every move that has been made in Free Agency. Durant is the biggest news of this free agency. Again, I have done nothing wrong.

And what exactly does this mean "Once I really figure it out, I'll deal with it"?

Can I ask why I'm being threatened?

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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA 4m4 minutes ago
Free agent center Nene has agreed to a deal with Houston, sources tell

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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA 1m1 minute ago
Sources: Nene deal: 1-year, $2.9M

[JODYE]

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Wade come to Chicago. You know, because we are trying to get younger and more athletic and such.