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Post by dave on Nov 25, 2015 23:25:16 GMT
lol they are still putting Lavine in at PG? Who ever thought that would work? Do they not have a backup PG other then Andre Miller?
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Post by Minnesota on Nov 25, 2015 23:38:46 GMT
It's strange because Sam Mitchell came into the season saying LaVine was starting at the 2. He never started at the 2 and primarily plays his minutes at the pack up 1 - WTF?!
Miller has only played in 2-3 games for very limtied minutes. They took Tyus Jones but he'll never be a starter in the league.
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Post by Belgrade on Nov 25, 2015 23:51:21 GMT
Mitchell should be fired for even attempting Lavine at PG. More importantly, LOL @ KAT only getting 30mpg. Why are there ever 6+ minute droughts without him in the game?!? Lastly, Wiggins is progressing nicely on offense - I forsee a Paul George like incremental development until he hits 26+ PPG.
Also, as much as Kobe gets ridden for being 'like Mike'...Wiggins is far closer to a young Jordan with weaker ball handling. He, too, is pretty much a scorer from 20ft in and draws fouls like crazy.
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Post by dave on Nov 26, 2015 0:52:17 GMT
Well I'm sure at some point this season the Wolves will trade for Luke Ridnoir, isn't that a yearly tradition these days in MN?
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Post by pistolpetejr on Dec 10, 2015 1:06:43 GMT
Went to Raps - Lakers on Monday, 8 rows behind Raps bench. Free tickets with work. Was so nice to see Kobe finally shoot 50% from the field this season lol.
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Post by Minnesota on Dec 11, 2015 18:49:06 GMT
Well I'm sure at some point this season the Wolves will trade for Luke Ridnoir, isn't that a yearly tradition these days in MN? I think we've only had Luke once. He was a solid contributor though while here. He still in the league? I know he was traded a ton for over the offseason but also that one of his kids was really sick a couple of years ago.
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Post by dave on Dec 11, 2015 19:07:47 GMT
Well I'm sure at some point this season the Wolves will trade for Luke Ridnoir, isn't that a yearly tradition these days in MN? I think we've only had Luke once. He was a solid contributor though while here. He still in the league? I know he was traded a ton for over the offseason but also that one of his kids was really sick a couple of years ago. Man, why did I feel like he spent like a decade in MN? I know he's been dealt like 10+ times. Wasn't it 3-4 times in one year recently?
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Post by Minnesota on Dec 11, 2015 19:09:52 GMT
I think we've only had Luke once. He was a solid contributor though while here. He still in the league? I know he was traded a ton for over the offseason but also that one of his kids was really sick a couple of years ago. Man, why did I feel like he spent like a decade in MN? I know he's been dealt like 10+ times. Wasn't it 3-4 times in one year recently? Yeah his contract was non-guaranteed so it was like 4.5 on the books but was cutable for like 750k instead. Teams wanted him heading into the last FA which all that cash being spent. I assume he was cut with that contract. I never heard if/where he signed after that.
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Post by pistolpetejr on Jan 27, 2016 3:37:36 GMT
The Wizards are so, so out of whack this year; Beal being constantly injured isn't even the reason why. Their frontcourt and wings are nowhere near what they should be right now. Real sad to see how they're completely out of the picture after having taken two big leaps the last two postseasons.
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Post by Minnesota on Jan 27, 2016 19:29:40 GMT
Wolves have hit a rough patch.
Would like to see Sam Mitchell replaced sooner rather than later. I guess they could go after Luke Walton or another fired/assistant coach now but if the plan is to hire JVG (not sure that it is) I'd call him, see if he'd take it now, and tell Sam "thanks, it's been real."
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Post by Madrid on Jan 27, 2016 20:11:25 GMT
The Wizards are so, so out of whack this year; Beal being constantly injured isn't even the reason why. Their frontcourt and wings are nowhere near what they should be right now. Real sad to see how they're completely out of the picture after having taken two big leaps the last two postseasons. Yep. I was so excited about the team because I was living in DC last year, but they've been a huge let-down this year, despite Porter's emergence. Gortat's taken a step back and Nene's fallen off a cliff. The depth of the team is on-par with the Pelicans. It'll be really unfortunate if Beal can't recover from his injuries, because I'm not sure the rest of the team (outside of Porter and Wall) will still be there in a year or two. I seriously thought the Wizards were an Eastern Conference Finals team last year and had a good shot at adding Kevin Durant to a solid core. Now KD would be crazy to go to DC and the Wizards might have to blow things up. I'm surprised John Wall isn't more pissed off. Either he's totally ok with losing or he's extremely loyal.
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Post by Minnesota on Jan 28, 2016 14:11:01 GMT
boo Sam Mitchell boo
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Post by pistolpetejr on Jan 29, 2016 14:52:58 GMT
What does everyone think of the Raptors this year?
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Post by Madrid on Jan 29, 2016 16:25:59 GMT
What does everyone think of the Raptors this year? Pretty impressive. They might have the second best backcourt in the league, plus a solid frontline and bench. I'm so amazed at what Luis Scola's corpse is giving them, too. They're my pick to get trounced by the Cavs in the ECF.
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Post by shawncro on Jan 29, 2016 23:54:33 GMT
#FreeHezonja
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Post by pistolpetejr on Jan 31, 2016 22:02:17 GMT
What does everyone think of the Raptors this year? Pretty impressive. They might have the second best backcourt in the league, plus a solid frontline and bench. I'm so amazed at what Luis Scola's corpse is giving them, too. They're my pick to get trounced by the Cavs in the ECF. I've always scoffed at all of my friends who have put the Raptors in front of teams like the Wizards, Hawks, and Bulls in the East over the last 2 years (the Cavs too obviously). But this year, the Wiz, Hawks and Bulls have all taken steps back, while the Raptors have taken a few steps forward; JV is playing with more energy, Ross is shooting 47 3FG% the last 11 games (coincidentally, the streak), Lowry's weight loss has helped him in the stamina department (he died right before 2nd half last year), Scola spreading the floor has really helped, Cory Jo's grit and smarts have made it for him to be the clear glue guy, and all this without Carroll. This team will never win a chip, not with this system + personnel, but they've impressed me.
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Post by Minnesota on Feb 2, 2016 14:12:06 GMT
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Post by Belgrade on Feb 2, 2016 19:11:44 GMT
Pretty impressive. They might have the second best backcourt in the league, plus a solid frontline and bench. I'm so amazed at what Luis Scola's corpse is giving them, too. They're my pick to get trounced by the Cavs in the ECF. I've always scoffed at all of my friends who have put the Raptors in front of teams like the Wizards, Hawks, and Bulls in the East over the last 2 years (the Cavs too obviously). But this year, the Wiz, Hawks and Bulls have all taken steps back, while the Raptors have taken a few steps forward; JV is playing with more energy, Ross is shooting 47 3FG% the last 11 games (coincidentally, the streak), Lowry's weight loss has helped him in the stamina department (he died right before 2nd half last year), Scola spreading the floor has really helped, Cory Jo's grit and smarts have made it for him to be the clear glue guy, and all this without Carroll. This team will never win a chip, not with this system + personnel, but they've impressed me. Jonas Valanciunas finally lost weight. The Raptors almost destroyed his career by making him bulk up after his rookie season, plus he had his battles with alcoholism. While he still has weight to drop and I doubt he recovers his rookie year speed/athleticism, at least it'll allow him to stay on the court against smaller units and not be pulled when the 4th quarter comes around. I'm not a Raptors fan per se, but I enjoy following young guys worth following, so they get an occasional view hehe. Also, Derozan this year is FINALLY playing like a true star. Before this year, he racked up the numbers obviously but his advanced stats were garbage (which happens when you take a majority of your shots from 18ft rather than stepping in/out). The Raptors may make some noise this year, who knows.
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Post by pistolpetejr on Feb 3, 2016 12:51:02 GMT
I've always scoffed at all of my friends who have put the Raptors in front of teams like the Wizards, Hawks, and Bulls in the East over the last 2 years (the Cavs too obviously). But this year, the Wiz, Hawks and Bulls have all taken steps back, while the Raptors have taken a few steps forward; JV is playing with more energy, Ross is shooting 47 3FG% the last 11 games (coincidentally, the streak), Lowry's weight loss has helped him in the stamina department (he died right before 2nd half last year), Scola spreading the floor has really helped, Cory Jo's grit and smarts have made it for him to be the clear glue guy, and all this without Carroll. This team will never win a chip, not with this system + personnel, but they've impressed me. Jonas Valanciunas finally lost weight. The Raptors almost destroyed his career by making him bulk up after his rookie season, plus he had his battles with alcoholism. While he still has weight to drop and I doubt he recovers his rookie year speed/athleticism, at least it'll allow him to stay on the court against smaller units and not be pulled when the 4th quarter comes around. I'm not a Raptors fan per se, but I enjoy following young guys worth following, so they get an occasional view hehe. Also, Derozan this year is FINALLY playing like a true star. Before this year, he racked up the numbers obviously but his advanced stats were garbage (which happens when you take a majority of your shots from 18ft rather than stepping in/out). The Raptors may make some noise this year, who knows. It all depends on Carroll really at this point and meshing with the team. He's the black horse. The best lineup the Raptors have used all season by far is: Joseph-Lowry-Ross-Patterson-Valanciunas Either you replace Patterson with Carroll or JV, but I think that small lineup does well if and only if Ross doesn't choke in the playoffs again.
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Post by Minnesota on Feb 3, 2016 16:33:04 GMT
Disgusting that the Wolves lost ln to the Lakers. Towns only getting 9 shots is just wrong, dk what Mitchell is doing out there
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Post by New Orleans on Feb 3, 2016 16:39:53 GMT
Disgusting that the Wolves lost ln to the Lakers. Towns only getting 9 shots is just wrong, dk what Mitchell is doing out there Idk but that was insane performance by Kobe!
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Post by Belgrade on Feb 3, 2016 18:14:41 GMT
Disgusting that the Wolves lost ln to the Lakers. Towns only getting 9 shots is just wrong, dk what Mitchell is doing out there The moron has zero clue about teaching offense. His idea of a great offense consists of pretty much running exclusively pick & pops with guys shooting 18-20ft mid range shots. *facepalm*
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Post by pistolpetejr on Feb 8, 2016 12:36:46 GMT
Disgusting that the Wolves lost ln to the Lakers. Towns only getting 9 shots is just wrong, dk what Mitchell is doing out there The moron has zero clue about teaching offense. His idea of a great offense consists of pretty much running exclusively pick & pops with guys shooting 18-20ft mid range shots. *facepalm* That's not necessarily true. He's encouraged three-point shooting in the past with his Raptors teams. Top-10 in 3pt attempts and % in 04-07, more or less. I've heard that part of this is Flip's stance on his young guys like Lavine and Wiggins to use their athleticism to get to the rim more rather than fall in love with the 3. Perhaps out of respect for the man, Mitchell and Co just haven't pushed back yet. Take Terrence Ross for instance, who has all the athleticism in the world to be able to get to the rim and finish or draw the foul. He's fallen in love with the three (in his case though, he also needs to space the floor for Lowry and DD, but my point is made), and as a result never drives down the lane. This is one extreme. Wiggins, Lavine and Co are at the other extreme: the team will swing the ball well, finding the open shooter who should take it, yet will always put it on the floor
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Post by Belgrade on Feb 8, 2016 23:42:49 GMT
Terrence Ross is also in the bottom 5% of wings in terms of ball-handling. There's a misconception that all you need is athleticism to be unstoppable at the rim. That's not true. You need to have the ball on a string. Otherwise, your best case scenario is someone like Corey Brewer or Gerald Green.
Until Wiggins can handle the ball above a high school level, he'll never be unstoppable going to the rim and will have to settle for step-back jumpers or continually posting up (not that I mind this).
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Post by pistolpetejr on Feb 9, 2016 1:00:34 GMT
Terrence Ross is also in the bottom 5% of wings in terms of ball-handling. There's a misconception that all you need is athleticism to be unstoppable at the rim. That's not true. You need to have the ball on a string. Otherwise, your best case scenario is someone like Corey Brewer or Gerald Green. Until Wiggins can handle the ball above a high school level, he'll never be unstoppable going to the rim and will have to settle for step-back jumpers or continually posting up (not that I mind this). Oh I agree with that most definitely. In regards to you being good with that for Wiggins, this means you're okay with him being a glorified 2013 DeMar DeRozan?
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