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LoPo said:
Dumb - so Kuzma wouldn't fit? Who is dumb?

Unrealistic - probably, but the LA FO said everyone is available for the right price. Not like I made that up.

Dumb - I bet you felt so cool with this post. Did you high five yourself?

Double down dumb - just awesome.
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Of course Kuz would fit! He’s a really good player.

Kid put up 16/6/2 as a rookie with good efficiency. What do you think the price for that would be?

Lakers would ask for Gobert, or Donovan. They’re not gonna throw a good, cheap rookie in a deal to get out of Deng’s contract.

So yes. It is dumb, and unrealistic.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
He’s small and not athletic. That won’t cut it in the NBA.
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Donte is really athletic... one of the best athletes at the combine... and it showed in his play.

Donte is closer in size and athleticism to Gary Harris than he is to Trey Burke.

Trey May have established himself as a good backup now that he’s matured a bit.
 
Many withdrawals coming thru. Jalen Hudson back to Florida. Mustapha Heron's out and transferring. Austin Wiley returns to Auburn!
 
JustTheTip said:
Of course Kuz would fit! He’s a really good player.

Kid put up 16/6/2 as a rookie with good efficiency. What do you think the price for that would be?

Lakers would ask for Gobert, or Donovan. They’re not gonna throw a good, cheap rookie in a deal to get out of Deng’s contract.

So yes. It is dumb, and unrealistic.
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I forgot you were a GM. I guess we should run everything by you now.

Why are we even discussing ideas? Just the Tip knows everything. Since we are in the prospects thread, who are we picking so we can save time?
 
LoPo said:
I forgot you were a GM. I guess we should run everything by you now.

Why are we even discussing ideas? Just the Tip knows everything. Since we are in the prospects thread, who are we picking so we can save time?
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Please.

Some of this stuff is just common sense.
 
JustTheTip said:
Please.

Some of this stuff is just common sense.
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Okay. I'm going to move on after this unless you say something refutable. In the future, if a somebody in this forum floats an idea based off of another team's GM stating that every player on the roster is available, just look the other way if somebody simply says:

- "I think we should pursue _____ player because he fits what we need."

Obviously, you don't think it's even worth the conversation because you know who is and isn't truly available. All I said was "we should really pursue Kuzma and the conversation starts with at least...." Because, you know, that's dumb...
 
IMO Huerter is no where close to Hayward. He’s closer to Korver though. I don’t see the same tenacity from him that I saw with Hayward at Butler, think his movement looks slower and clunky a little bit.
 
I was being a bit facetious with the Donte/Burke comp, but my overall point was undersized shooters have a hard time making it in the league unless they are really talented (guys like Eric Gordon and Lou Williams).
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
Donte is really athletic... one of the best athletes at the combine... and it showed in his play.

Donte is closer in size and athleticism to Gary Harris than he is to Trey Burke.

Trey May have established himself as a good backup now that he’s matured a bit.
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I was referring to Burke.
 
LoPo said:
Okay. I'm going to move on after this unless you say something refutable. In the future, if a somebody in this forum floats an idea based off of another team's GM stating that every player on the roster is available, just look the other way if somebody simply says:

- "I think we should pursue _____ player because he fits what we need."

Obviously, you don't think it's even worth the conversation because you know who is and isn't truly available. All I said was "we should really pursue Kuzma and the conversation starts with at least...." Because, you know, that's dumb...
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I mean, I’d like to have a car that’s over $100k, but I know that’s not realistic so I don’t entertain the idea.

Do you get that concept?
 
Maybe if I trade a 99 Corolla, a 2007 Suburban, but agree to take a rusted Ford Pinto the dealership will just throw in a Bentley.

Let’s discuss this guys!
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
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Don’t know anything about him but he shoots an easy ball... worth a second round pick if we can get one in the 30s based on other things folks have posted about him.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I was being a bit facetious with the Donte/Burke comp, but my overall point was undersized shooters have a hard time making it in the league unless they are really talented (guys like Eric Gordon and Lou Williams).
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Okay good. It’s a valid concern. Just from what smart people have said about his defense I’m not concerned. I see him as a combo 1/2 but more of a 1 if he’s starter level. I think his most likely to role if he reaches his potential is a high level third guard creator of the bench (similar to the guys mentioned above). If he shoots well I think his handle is good enough and he can run pick and roll well enough to have creation value... if he can’t get separation he’s Pat Connaughton.

I think he can be our 4th/5th guard his rookie year and contribute... think he can play with Royce, Dante on the second unit but is also a good fit with DM or Ricky if he improves. He has a low floor, but might have a lower ceiling too.

I’d rather have KBD, Okobo (I think... would love to know what he is like personality wise) but would be happy with Donte. I’d prolly have Evans ahead of him too.
 
Depending on what the Jazz think of Hutchison I’d love to eff with Chicago... who drafts after us and apparently made him a promise... take him and see how much they really want him - assuming there isn’t some guy we love that slipped... like KBD.
 
I like most the guys in our range... not a shake Milton fan but I’d talk myself into him.
 
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