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El Presidente Rigby on 1280:

'We were recently discussing the offseason plans with the Millers, and Dennis said if this particular move does not turn out well for us I should probably take the hit for it. Gail (aka Mama) immediatley said, No, we make this decision together and we'll all take the hit."

I didn't take that to mean they were going to go out on a limb and draft Larkin at 14. Something bigger in the works. The intrigue is killing me. I can't wait for June 27th.

Also announced Draft Party at the ESA.
 
mellow said:
El Presidente Rigby on 1280:

'We were recently discussing the offseason plans with the Millers, and Dennis said if this particular move does not turn out well for us I should probably take the hit for it. Gail (aka Mama) immediatley said, No, we make this decision together and we'll all take the hit."

I didn't take that to mean they were going to go out on a limb and draft Larkin at 14. Something bigger in the works. The intrigue is killing me. I can't wait for June 27th.

Also announced Draft Party at the ESA.
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Haven't listened to the interview, but I hope this means "tank mode".
 
Does Giannis Antetokounmpo consider himself a point guard? Here are some tidbits from Fran Frachilla's interview with him:

Fraschilla: How did you learn to handle the ball so well?

Antetokounmpo: I grew up working as a point guard and thinking as a point guard. I get to the gym almost an hour before practice every day just to work on my ballhandling skills. The size of my palms also really helps me control the ball. Also, I wasn't so tall from a young age, so I was always playing the point guard position.

Fraschilla: Describe your strengths as a player.

Antetokounmpo: I believe some of my biggest strengths are my court vision, my ability to run the break from five different positions on the court and also that I'm able to get to the basket. Because of my size and ability to see the floor, I can find my teammates for easy baskets but can also use mismatches on the court to my favor.

Fraschilla: Who is your favorite NBA player?

Antetokounmpo: A mix of Kevin Durant and LeBron James, because they can help their team in multiple ways, not just by scoring. I like players who are able to do a lot of things on the court. I have also watched many clips of Magic Johnson as well, an amazing player who did great things as a big-size point guard.
 
A-Train said:
Does Giannis Antetokounmpo consider himself a point guard? Here are some tidbits from Fran Frachilla's interview with him:

Fraschilla: How did you learn to handle the ball so well?

Antetokounmpo: I grew up working as a point guard and thinking as a point guard. I get to the gym almost an hour before practice every day just to work on my ballhandling skills. The size of my palms also really helps me control the ball. Also, I wasn't so tall from a young age, so I was always playing the point guard position.

Fraschilla: Describe your strengths as a player.

Antetokounmpo: I believe some of my biggest strengths are my court vision, my ability to run the break from five different positions on the court and also that I'm able to get to the basket. Because of my size and ability to see the floor, I can find my teammates for easy baskets but can also use mismatches on the court to my favor.

Fraschilla: Who is your favorite NBA player?

Antetokounmpo: A mix of Kevin Durant and LeBron James, because they can help their team in multiple ways, not just by scoring. I like players who are able to do a lot of things on the court. I have also watched many clips of Magic Johnson as well, an amazing player who did great things as a big-size point guard.
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A-Train????????????????

WTF????????????????
 
mellow said:
El Presidente Rigby on 1280:

'We were recently discussing the offseason plans with the Millers, and Dennis said if this particular move does not turn out well for us I should probably take the hit for it. Gail (aka Mama) immediatley said, No, we make this decision together and we'll all take the hit."

I didn't take that to mean they were going to go out on a limb and draft Larkin at 14. Something bigger in the works. The intrigue is killing me. I can't wait for June 27th.

Also announced Draft Party at the ESA.
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Ya, he also raved about how good of a coach Corbin is. The same the guy who doesn't have a single last second shot play. So...
 
I still think a good move for the Jazz would be to trade with Dallas for #13, trade 14 + 21 for #9, and come away with the #9 and #13 picks in the draft. That would get us a decent PG and another starting-caliber player.

If the Jazz are looking at a bigger move than that, I would assume they'd trade a player + #14 to get a top 5 or 6 pick. Maybe that gets us Otto Porter or Trey Burke.

As unpopular as this might be, I don't think Favors is entirely untouchable. The Jazz might be considering sending him to Cleveland for the #1 pick (Noel).
 
Catchall said:
I still think a good move for the Jazz would be to trade with Dallas for #13, trade 14 + 21 for #9, and come away with the #9 and #13 picks in the draft. That would get us a decent PG and another starting-caliber player.

If the Jazz are looking at a bigger move than that, I would assume they'd trade a player + #14 to get a top 5 or 6 pick. Maybe that gets us Otto Porter or Trey Burke.
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How do we trade for #13 without giving up a player? I think I missed something.
 
PKM said:
How do we trade for #13 without giving up a player? I think I missed something.
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Dallas wants to move a contract off their books (probably Marion) so that they can pursue free agents this summer. They are offering #13 as a sweetner, but they'd want a couple 2nd round picks in return. Basically Marion + 13 for cap space + a couple 2nd-round picks.

Doing this deal eliminates a potential competitor for a player we like at #14, and it frees us up to trade #14 and 21 to get into McCollum range.

Hence we come away with McCollum/Burke/Bazz with the higher pick and Schroeder/Giannis/Olynyk with the other.

That's an A+ draft from any perspective.
 
Catchall said:
Dallas wants to move a contract off their books (probably Marion) so that they can pursue free agents this summer. They are offering #13 as a sweetner, but they'd want a couple 2nd round picks in return. Basically Marion + 13 for cap space + a couple 2nd-round picks.

Doing this deal eliminates a potential competitor for a player we like at #14, and it frees us up to trade #14 and 21 to get into McCollum range.

Hence we come away with McCollum/Burke/Bazz with the higher pick and Schroeder/Giannis/Olynyk with the other.

That's an A+ draft from any perspective.
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personally I would rather switch pick with okc then use picks to move up to 9
 
Catchall said:
Dallas wants to move a contract off their books (probably Marion) so that they can pursue free agents this summer. They are offering #13 as a sweetner, but they'd want a couple 2nd round picks in return. Basically Marion + 13 for cap space + a couple 2nd-round picks.

Doing this deal eliminates a potential competitor for a player we like at #14, and it frees us up to trade #14 and 21 to get into McCollum range.

Hence we come away with McCollum/Burke/Bazz with the higher pick and Schroeder/Giannis/Olynyk with the other.

That's an A+ draft from any perspective.
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Love it.
 
UGLI baby said:
I would maybe trade Burks and #14 for McCollum. Im about 85% sure i would.



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No thanks, not willing to give up on Burks just yet.

I would hate for him to go to another team willing to give me PT to develop and really regret letting him go.

#14 pick this year will be decent decent decent.
 
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