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What you think about the Spurs small ball on Friday? I liked the pace yall were playing at and how yall looked offensively....White was great, saw some very encouraging signs from Lonnie Walker and Keldon Johnson, Murray was ok

Jakob Poeltl was the only center yall used and had Rudy Gay basically playing the backup 5

Derozan actually kind of took a backseat and let the young guys cook and then took over late
 
King Freeman said:
That team ain't even worth 3 mil but I guess it's possible. They did just fire 30 employees. Even cut a couple of monty Williams assistant coaches.

Probably doesn't make sense to have a g league team when you already fielding one in the nba. They have no shortage of young players. A g-league team won't help them at the moment.
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Former Suns GM lol

 
Horsecock Williams said:
Is it time to say all that tanking the previous decade was a fail?

MCW
Noel
Okafor
Fultz
Embiid
Simmons
Saric
Richaun Holmes
Shamet
Korkmaz

No conf finals appearance, a very Disappointing regular season so far, gave Tobias Harris a max, al horford making beaucoup money, Josh Richardson on a good deal but he line for a decent sized contract, and obviously there’s some tension with Embiid and Simmons or with just Brett brown or both. Also Shake Milton probably got washed in the elevator back to the hotel room

bonus: Sixers traded Covington and Saric for half a season of Jimmy Butler (because they didn’t wanna give him the money that they gave tobias.)

Or should I wait until I see Embiid cry in the playoffs again first?
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Same shit I said a few weeks ago.

You stay rehashing my shit point for point a few weeks after I say it.

Got me feeling like a proud dad
 
Horsecock Williams said:
Is it time to say all that tanking the previous decade was a fail?

MCW
Noel
Okafor
Fultz
Embiid
Simmons
Saric
Richaun Holmes
Shamet
Korkmaz

No conf finals appearance, a very Disappointing regular season so far, gave Tobias Harris a max, al horford making beaucoup money, Josh Richardson on a good deal but he line for a decent sized contract, and obviously there’s some tension with Embiid and Simmons or with just Brett brown or both. Also Shake Milton probably got washed in the elevator back to the hotel room

bonus: Sixers traded Covington and Saric for half a season of Jimmy Butler (because they didn’t wanna give him the money that they gave tobias.)

Or should I wait until I see Embiid cry in the playoffs again first?
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Philly in Phive.
 
southsil4lil said:
Former Suns GM lol

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I get the logic if the development plan is sound. But knowing it's the suns its probably just some cut costing shit.

I don't think it really makes any of these niggas considerably better. If you run the same plays and defensive schemes it can prepare players to help you tho, while allowing players to get reps, not get stagnant and keep morale up.

Ryan mcdonagh shouldn't be taking shots tho. He's a big part of the reason they are where they are. He can't even get another job. He doing xm radio.
 
southsil4lil said:
@#1hiphopjunki3


What you think about the Spurs small ball on Friday? I liked the pace yall were playing at and how yall looked offensively....White was great, saw some very encouraging signs from Lonnie Walker and Keldon Johnson, Murray was ok

Jakob Poeltl was the only center yall used and had Rudy Gay basically playing the backup 5

Derozan actually kind of took a backseat and let the young guys cook and then took over late
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They used that style throughout the scrimmages also. White was super aggressive during those games too, which is always a good thing for the offense dating back to last season. Pop should have started the season with the lineups we had to make that playoffs run last season instead of automatically giving Murray the starting point guard spot over White at the beginning of this season.

I think against bigger teams (like Memphis today) we are gonna struggle but I love the fact that he is actually playing the young guys finally. It's kinda telling Luka Samanic isn't getting much run though. He just turned 20 this year so he still has some time to get better even though he looked good towards the end of the development league season he is still raw and not ready for real NBA minutes.

I really like how fearless Keldon Johnson plays on both sides of the ball. He reminds me of Westbrook in how he plays hard no matter what. He also has a knack for finishing and inviting contact on his drives to the rim. The guy gives maximum effort with everything, even cheering for teammates on the bench. LMAO.

I love the way Walker was playing before the break in games and it seems he is getting even more comfortable playing now. He is showing solid play making skills and not backing away from contact at the rim (early he was trying to finesse finish at the hoop too much) and taking open shots. He is getting better with off ball defense and isn't bad as a man defender. I really like Walker's game alot and think he could be really special.

Poetl is finally getting more run and I fear that's going to help him get paid by a team that isn't my Spurs. Lol. He is a really good rim defender and solid on the pick and roll. Not the greatest pick and roll big but far from a liability which Is good. He finishes well at the hoop and is also a solid passer. The guy knows how to play the game and his only real weakness is he isn't a shooter. I really hope we can keep him but of course for a good price.

Murray has obviously worked hard on his shooting and it is really noticeable because he isn't afraid to let it fly and he has a pretty decent looking shot now. The issue I have with him is he has trouble knowing when to shoot, when to probe the defense, and when to pass. Honestly he isn't really a good point guard. He is a solid player overall but he has to get better with decision making on both sides of the ball. His defense (as I've said before on here) is a bit overrated but when he isn't gambling alot and actually locked in..... man he is good. The issue is he likes to gamble too much and if his opponent is crafty or super fast he will get roasted alot. His gambling works if the help defense is solid but this season our help defense hasn't been solid. Lmao.

Demar honestly has played the same way all season. He doesn't force too much on offense unless the team is struggling or when we are in clutch situations. He has actually been really efficient this season but the thing that has pissed me off about him is how he visibly gets emotional during games. He is one of the most tech getting players this season and sometimes if he isnt getting calls or his shot isn't falling he will visibly sulk on the court. Maybe I'm spoiled due to being used to guys like David, Tim, Tony, and Manu always playing hard not matter what but that is disheartening to see your best player visibly give up or pout when things aren't going their way. It's one thing to argue a call and keep it moving it's a totally different thing to let it mess with you for stretches of the game. I like Demar though and think on a team with alot of 3&D guys he would kill. He is a really good passer and has a great way of getting to the hoop and finishing through contact. This team just isn't built to maximize his strong points.

Sorry for the long response but I'm happy the NBA is back. Lol
 
#1hiphopjunki3 said:
They used that style throughout the scrimmages also. White was super aggressive during those games too, which is always a good thing for the offense dating back to last season. Pop should have started the season with the lineups we had to make that playoffs run last season instead of automatically giving Murray the starting point guard spot over White at the beginning of this season.

I think against bigger teams (like Memphis today) we are gonna struggle but I love the fact that he is actually playing the young guys finally. It's kinda telling Luka Samanic isn't getting much run though. He just turned 20 this year so he still has some time to get better even though he looked good towards the end of the development league season he is still raw and not ready for real NBA minutes.

I really like how fearless Keldon Johnson plays on both sides of the ball. He reminds me of Westbrook in how he plays hard no matter what. He also has a knack for finishing and inviting contact on his drives to the rim. The guy gives maximum effort with everything, even cheering for teammates on the bench. LMAO.

I love the way Walker was playing before the break in games and it seems he is getting even more comfortable playing now. He is showing solid play making skills and not backing away from contact at the rim (early he was trying to finesse finish at the hoop too much) and taking open shots. He is getting better with off ball defense and isn't bad as a man defender. I really like Walker's game alot and think he could be really special.

Poetl is finally getting more run and I fear that's going to help him get paid by a team that isn't my Spurs. Lol. He is a really good rim defender and solid on the pick and roll. Not the greatest pick and roll big but far from a liability which Is good. He finishes well at the hoop and is also a solid passer. The guy knows how to play the game and his only real weakness is he isn't a shooter. I really hope we can keep him but of course for a good price.

Murray has obviously worked hard on his shooting and it is really noticeable because he isn't afraid to let it fly and he has a pretty decent looking shot now. The issue I have with him is he has trouble knowing when to shoot, when to probe the defense, and when to pass. Honestly he isn't really a good point guard. He is a solid player overall but he has to get better with decision making on both sides of the ball. His defense (as I've said before on here) is a bit overrated but when he isn't gambling alot and actually locked in..... man he is good. The issue is he likes to gamble too much and if his opponent is crafty or super fast he will get roasted alot. His gambling works if the help defense is solid but this season our help defense hasn't been solid. Lmao.

Demar honestly has played the same way all season. He doesn't force too much on offense unless the team is struggling or when we are in clutch situations. He has actually been really efficient this season but the thing that has pissed me off about him is how he visibly gets emotional during games. He is one of the most tech getting players this season and sometimes if he isnt getting calls or his shot isn't falling he will visibly sulk on the court. Maybe I'm spoiled due to being used to guys like David, Tim, Tony, and Manu always playing hard not matter what but that is disheartening to see your best player visibly give up or pout when things aren't going their way. It's one thing to argue a call and keep it moving it's a totally different thing to let it mess with you for stretches of the game. I like Demar though and think on a team with alot of 3&D guys he would kill. He is a really good passer and has a great way of getting to the hoop and finishing through contact. This team just isn't built to maximize his strong points.

Sorry for the long response but I'm happy the NBA is back. Lol
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Is demar still hard fouling niggas immediately after a ref misses a call in his favor? That shit used to have me rolling. Everyone let's that shit go too nobody tries him. He got real ties out in LA.
 
King Freeman said:
Is demar still hard fouling niggas immediately after a ref misses a call in his favor? That shit used to have me rolling. Everyone let's that shit go too nobody tries him. He got real ties out in LA.
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YES!!!

Or he will sulk and not even try getting back on defense. He has even went after officials a few times this season. The guy wears his emotions on his sleeves something serious man.
 
King Freeman said:
Yeah that nigga different lol. I love him for it tho.
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Honestly I gained a new found respect for his game when he got here.

In Toronto I knew he was a good player but I didn't know how good he was at passing until he got here. He literally (before White starting getting run last season) was our point guard last season. Not too mention how money he is in the mid range..

He has been getting too much hate from Spurs fans in my opinion though. The guy is a good player but our team isn't really built to maximize his talents the best.
 
East Playoff Seeding
TEAM12345678
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IND0%0%1%17%61%22%0%0%
PHI0%0%0%3%24%74%0%0%
ORL0%0%0%0%0%0%69%31%
BKN0%0%0%0%0%0%31%68%
WAS0%0%0%0%0%0%0%2%

How it's shaping up to end most likely
 
West Playoff Seeding
Team12345678
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DEN0%4%43%23%16%13%2%0%
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