NBA Off season

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How many GM's expect to be around in 10 years?

If your Phil and its a money grab, I mean they paid Phil 50 million and have no real chance to win in the next 3-5 years. So if your Phil you trade Melo for Harden w/out hesitation.

[RockHardTen1985]

I have always been kind of a closet Philly fan. I have a Sixers fitted. Loved Iverson and really started getting into NBA betting when I caught Philly moneyline game 1 vs the Lakers in the finals...Call it a redboard but I destroyed that game, I was way young and thought I was rich and lost most of it back... Anyway the point is with the picks they have had the last 2 years I believe its been 2 of the worst drafts EVER. They have basically put there entire franchise into Noel and Embid. I think its insane. Last night I take Exum at 3, then Randall, McDermott or the kid from Indiana.... Whoever slipped to me at 10. Horrible 2 years of drafting from them.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I have always been kind of a closet Philly fan. I have a Sixers fitted. Loved Iverson and really started getting into NBA betting when I caught Philly moneyline game 1 vs the Lakers in the finals...Call it a redboard but I destroyed that game, I was way young and thought I was rich and lost most of it back... Anyway the point is with the picks they have had the last 2 years I believe its been 2 of the worst drafts EVER. They have basically put there entire franchise into Noel and Embid. I think its insane. Last night I take Exum at 3, then Randall, McDermott or the kid from Indiana.... Whoever slipped to me at 10. Horrible 2 years of drafting from them.

They drafted the rookie of the year last year. I'd say that wouldn't qualify it as one of the worst drafts ever.

While taking Noel and Embiid is risky they have huge upsides. Noel may never be anything more than a rim protector and rebounder and defensive player but those guys are valued in the league. Embiid is a huge risk but Exum is too condiering that there is very little actual game coverage of him against real competition and the other guys listed are likely just guys. They get Saric who potentially is a star next year or the year after, they also get back another #1 pick in 2017. So basically they got the draft and stash guy they were looking for AND recover draft picks. They obviously want to be big players in next years lottery and are seemingly looking at 2016 to start the push. Yeah it is gonna be another bad year but if they can get all these guys on the court relatively healthy in the near future there might be a real contender in there.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

They drafted the rookie of the year last year. I'd say that wouldn't qualify it as one of the worst drafts ever.

While taking Noel and Embiid is risky they have huge upsides. Noel may never be anything more than a rim protector and rebounder and defensive player but those guys are valued in the league. Embiid is a huge risk but Exum is too condiering that there is very little actual game coverage of him against real competition and the other guys listed are likely just guys. They get Saric who potentially is a star next year or the year after, they also get back another #1 pick in 2017. So basically they got the draft and stash guy they were looking for AND recover draft picks. They obviously want to be big players in next years lottery and are seemingly looking at 2016 to start the push. Yeah it is gonna be another bad year but if they can get all these guys on the court relatively healthy in the near future there might be a real contender in there.

I guess, but that rookie of year was on the trade block this week. With 4 top 10 picks in back to back drafts how are you not ready to win now? In decent drafts... One of those picks cant play for 2 years. One of them sat out a year already and the other is going to sit out a year now. I cant see how anyone can defend this. Things would have to work out perfectly from here on out, do you believe they will? Now you want fans to wait another year? Is this serious?

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I guess, but that rookie of year was on the trade block this week. With 4 top 10 picks in back to back drafts how are you not ready to win now? In decent drafts... One of those picks cant play for 2 years. One of them sat out a year already and the other is going to sit out a year now. I cant see how anyone can defend this. Things would have to work out perfectly from here on out, do you believe they will? Now you want fans to wait another year? Is this serious?

You know he was on the block, how? One of your insiders?


And nice retort to Chuck's dismantling of your bad opinion....I guess.

And us real fans will wait as long as it takes. Hinkie has been upfront since the beginning about it being a long, arduous process. There will be plenty of room for you to hop back on the wagon in a few years when they're one of the best defensive teams in the league and add a bonafide scorer or two.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

You know he was on the block, how? One of your insiders?


And nice retort to Chuck's dismantling of your bad opinion....I guess.

And us real fans will wait as long as it takes. Hinkie has been upfront since the beginning about it being a long, arduous process. There will be plenty of room for you to hop back on the wagon in a few years when they're one of the best defensive teams in the league and add a bonafide scorer or two.

I respect Chuck and I think he knows that. Legler and Chris B discussed MCW being on the trade block last week and how rare it would be to trade a ROY the next year.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I respect Chuck and I think he knows that. Legler and Chris B discussed MCW being on the trade block last week and how rare it would be to trade a ROY the next year.

The ESPN guys just stir the pot with less than factual rumors to create "news" that they can report on and create content for their 5 channels and radio outlets. Virtually every NBA player is on the trade block all the time with few very notable exceptions.

Hell it looks like J Kidd is going to be traded to Milwaukee and he isnt even a player anymore

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I guess, but that rookie of year was on the trade block this week. With 4 top 10 picks in back to back drafts how are you not ready to win now? In decent drafts... One of those picks cant play for 2 years. One of them sat out a year already and the other is going to sit out a year now. I cant see how anyone can defend this. Things would have to work out perfectly from here on out, do you believe they will? Now you want fans to wait another year? Is this serious?

The rookie of the year was on the imaginary trade block. They are trying to hit a home run instead of being the Hawks. The idea that 4 rookies would make up an immediate contender is silly regardless of who they are.

Is it a risk? Sure but after trading for Bynum they needed to blow things up and why be 35-47 and picking 8th when you can be 24-58 and pick 1st or 2nd?

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The rookie of the year was on the imaginary trade block. They are trying to hit a home run instead of being the Hawks. The idea that 4 rookies would make up an immediate contender is silly regardless of who they are.

Is it a risk? Sure but after trading for Bynum they needed to blow things up and why be 35-47 and picking 8th when you can be 24-58 and pick 1st or 2nd?

I loved what they did, because if it works out, the Sixers will be one of (if not THEE) most exciting team(s) in the league. Hell, i'm STOKED!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

If your Phil and its a money grab, I mean they paid Phil 50 million and have no real chance to win in the next 3-5 years. So if your Phil you trade Melo for Harden w/out hesitation.

They can win quickly. And Phil got 60 million. Believe me he isnt looking 5 years down the road.