Wiggins getting built up to be torn down when he gets a max deal and goes somewhere to again be a mediocre #1 or #2 option.
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That's factually incorrect though, Luka shot 13 times in the paint and drew 17 FTs
The Mavs biggest problem is still their defense. They don't really have any rim presence so the Warriors are freely able to just get into the paint and to the basket.
At the end of the game they decided to start doubling Curry immediately and that's just death. Giving the Warriors a 4 on 3 every time is pretty much just giving up.
Both offenses can score on each other in the blink of an eye but the Warriors defense is more reliable to get timely stops.
At the end of the game they decided to start doubling Curry immediately and that's just death. Giving the Warriors a 4 on 3 every time is pretty much just giving up.
Both offenses can score on each other in the blink of an eye but the Warriors defense is more reliable to get timely stops.
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Thats why I mentioned Luka, as he, Dinwiddie and Brunson are the guys on the team that have the ability to attack off the dribble, and when the shots weren't falling they should have leaned harder on that, Dinwiddie and Brunson in particular. Brunson seemingly got in the paint at will and was almost never looking to take a shot. Dinwiddie only took 3 two point shots. YOu're right though Luka didn't and doesn't really have that problem but just from a team standpoint the Mavs did a poor job adjusting to the threes not falling.
All centers and back up centers getting $$$$$$$$$ this off-season
McGee might get 1 year 20 million
McGee might get 1 year 20 million
They gotta do whatever it takes to get Gobert off the Jazz.
Iono what to tell you man, the warriors adjusted after Spence went on that run after hitting 2-3 layups in a row, when Dray is collapsing you're gonna wanna kick it out, Jalen and Spence ain't Lebron
Gobert solves one problem and creates others
So it's not a perfect fit and for that price tag you'd better be sure that's the last piece you need
Why on earth would you give a max to Ayton when you see Looney fucking tear them apart and dude is making 6 million a year?
I actually agree with Jarmel , Ayton coulda gotten the real 5 yr max but now the best he prob gets is the 4 yr offer sheet
What a great weekend for this bay area kid. Warriors win 2 to go up 3-0 and BOS loses. So satisfying
you can never assume a baseline logical progression from NBA front offices
tbh I don't think the 5yr was ever on the table due to Sarver just being who he is (maybe if they won the title)
As mentioned earlier, didn't catch the game. Saw the box score and read a bit about how the game went.
Avatar is putting in work for Wiggins.
Avatar is putting in work for Wiggins.
Lol just admit that your avatar jinxing has backfired! 😂
The logic was Luka was gonna go crazy on GS, and he kinda is even though a good amount of his stats are catch-up chucking and garbage time. Mavs are shooting like ass, they probably win at least one game if they shot a little better
He is absurdly coordinated and has unreal touch and is extremely athletic and averages 17/10 with good defense and efficiency despite his limitations.
If he gets more iso moves, he can be a 25 PPG guy and that's an easy gamble to take on a guy who is 23. It probably won't turn out, but it's worth trying.
Miles Bridges is expected to get 5/170 despite... not being super good and having almost no upside left.
Best game of his career for me. Amazing performance by the Wiggs.
I've been saying it was a reverse curse on Wiggins since game one.
But also:
You can have 2 maybe 3 max contracts at the same time right? Do you think he's the 2nd or even the 3rd best player on a championship level team?
Suns losing in a blowout game 7 gets worse every minute. Curry >>>>>>>>>>>> CP3
That loser doesn't deserve to be in anyone's top 10 for PGs
That loser doesn't deserve to be in anyone's top 10 for PGs
Honestly it sorta makes sense as the Mavs are a Live by the 3 team and when you get hot from 3 then yea megablowouts can happen.
Do you think Tyler Herro or Miles Bridges are because they're getting max deals, lol.
The 2nd best guy on the Warriors, who are likely to win the title, is Draymond Green who is like the 15th to 30th best player in the NBA so... yeah, there the potential for Ayton to reach that level or above.
He needs a lot more iso moves, but there's definitely a chance there.
Let's hope not. That contract would destroy their future, not to mention what they'd have to give up for him. Yes, they need a 5, but not Gobert.
Offering a max to a potential project is kinda risky. The other thing is looking at the market, who needs an offensive center? Mavs would do better going for Gobert. Almost all the other championship level teams have good to great centers.
If Vax Wiggins wins them a chip you should have to make the avatar permanent lolI've been saying it was a reverse curse on Wiggins since game one.
But also:
I'm sorry, but there is no world where Ayton becomes top 10 in scoring, which is what you are suggesting here as a 25ppg player. That's Jokic/Embiid territory and he's not anywhere close to that level of offensive talent, and frankly, hasn't shown the drive to even want to get there.
He's a nice player to have, but the team that maxes him is going to regret it very quickly.
That's tough. I might still give BD the edge because height and defensive ability of the victim.
De'Aaron Fox just got a max despite being a net negative player whose only notable thing this season was committing financial fraud to steal $1.5m.
There's very little downside to rebuilding teams giving out big money to project players. If it doesn't work out... Oh no, we're still tanking... Like we were before...
There's very little downside to rebuilding teams giving out big money to project players. If it doesn't work out... Oh no, we're still tanking... Like we were before...
Brunson can get there
but he's still 6 feet tall. That's where the defense locks in
He has amazing footwork, can draw fouls, pivot and do up and under, and can pull midrange
but since game 1 Looney and others have just been standing in the paint and not biting on him like other guys. So if he's not getting the foul call or scoring it's not effective. They've been staying down on Luka and Brunson well. At least he's been drilling 3s the last few games.
Klay bit once today on the up and under and brunson got him easy. And he got moody too, just by overpowering iirc.
but they played great defense once you learn not to overact to brunson footwork
Dinwiddie has a good game every once in a while, but he's just not good enough imo
Dinwiddie iso on Looney, Steph, Klay, Porter, anyone not named Poole is inefficient offense, they'll take that. As shown in game 1.
Wiggins not trying even a little bit with Minnesota has to be infuriating for Wolves fans, lol.
Just never tried once on defense until he got to San Fran, just the worst intangibles, lol.
Just never tried once on defense until he got to San Fran, just the worst intangibles, lol.
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