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Post by drewski6 on Dec 1, 2023 12:55:46 GMT -5
And the Spurs lost their 13th straight game last night! Time to put the overrated pop out to pasture! I thought wemby was that guy who could strap the team on his back and carry them? Lot to ask of a 19 year old. They have 2 good offensive players in Vassell and Keldon Johnson (both mediocre defensivey), but they are trying to make Wemby the focal point on offense and hes not ready (yet).
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 12:59:18 GMT -5
Maybe we lit a fire under them. Looks to me like that squad has accepted losing though. And DeRozan and Lavine didn't even play. The Bucks must have been a no show.
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 13:08:00 GMT -5
I thought wemby was that guy who could strap the team on his back and carry them? Lot to ask of a 19 year old. They have 2 good offensive players in Vassell and Keldon Johnson (both mediocre defensivey), but they are trying to make Wemby the focal point on offense and hes not ready (yet). Well, that worked out for seattle/okc. Durant took a lot of bad shots the first year, but year 2 he was KD in full And LeBron carried his team decently as a rook till the foot issue
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 13:11:18 GMT -5
Maybe we lit a fire under them. Looks to me like that squad has accepted losing though. And DeRozan and Lavine didn't even play. The Bucks must have been a no show. They had to struggle over Portland, then a big tournament game vs miami. Next another tournament game vs NY They may have just dumped it
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Post by drewski6 on Dec 1, 2023 13:11:47 GMT -5
Lot to ask of a 19 year old. They have 2 good offensive players in Vassell and Keldon Johnson (both mediocre defensivey), but they are trying to make Wemby the focal point on offense and hes not ready (yet). Well, that worked out for seattle/okc. Durant took a lot of bad shots the first year, but year 2 he was KD in full Sure, could be worth it in the long run to force reps for him. And they may not even have to wait until year 2. Theres a difference between a rookie who has played 15 games and one who has played 60. If he turns it on later this year, probs too little/too late for playoffs, but it would still vindicate the strategy (my opinion). They may be trying to get him to get comfy w a new shooting form and telling him dont worry about the results, we just want to see you get comfy with these better mechanics
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 13:12:39 GMT -5
Well, that worked out for seattle/okc. Durant took a lot of bad shots the first year, but year 2 he was KD in full Sure, could be worth it in the long run to force reps for him. And they may not even have to wait until year 2. Theres a difference between a rookie who has played 15 games and one who has played 60. If he turns it on later this year, probs too little/too late for playoffs, but it would still vindicate the strategy (my opinion). They may be trying to get him to get comfy w a new shooting form and telling him dont worry about the results, we just want to see you get comfy with these better mechanics And one more top pick!
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Post by drewski6 on Dec 1, 2023 13:13:17 GMT -5
And DeRozan and Lavine didn't even play. The Bucks must have been a no show. They had to struggle over Portland, then a big tournament game vs miami. Next another tournament game vs NY They may have just dumped it Your sense for these things is really good. You def lead the league in predicting wins when we are down at the half. Many times youve noted that it may not look great right now (halftime) but you expect (either because what youve seen in-game or knowing they are on a back-to-back) it to get better second half becaus you think the opponent is due for a dump.
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Post by drewski6 on Dec 1, 2023 13:13:40 GMT -5
Sure, could be worth it in the long run to force reps for him. And they may not even have to wait until year 2. Theres a difference between a rookie who has played 15 games and one who has played 60. If he turns it on later this year, probs too little/too late for playoffs, but it would still vindicate the strategy (my opinion). They may be trying to get him to get comfy w a new shooting form and telling him dont worry about the results, we just want to see you get comfy with these better mechanics And one more top pick! thats the part they wont say out loud but of course is part of it.
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Post by drewski6 on Dec 1, 2023 13:17:43 GMT -5
Sure, could be worth it in the long run to force reps for him. And they may not even have to wait until year 2. Theres a difference between a rookie who has played 15 games and one who has played 60. If he turns it on later this year, probs too little/too late for playoffs, but it would still vindicate the strategy (my opinion). They may be trying to get him to get comfy w a new shooting form and telling him dont worry about the results, we just want to see you get comfy with these better mechanics And one more top pick! you following the shockers this year? I know youve said you use to root for witch st. AAC is kinda stacked this year. Owls are ranked, Memphis, Witch St. Not sure if Witch St can hang w those 2, but they may be able to hold home court vs Memphis.
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 13:59:25 GMT -5
you following the shockers this year? I know youve said you use to root for witch st. AAC is kinda stacked this year. Owls are ranked, Memphis, Witch St. Not sure if Witch St can hang w those 2, but they may be able to hold home court vs Memphis. Honestly i haven't seen them this year but it looks like they're doing OK. That conference is always good, like the MVC was back in the day. I wish we could return all conferences to their 1980 alignments.
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Post by puddin on Dec 1, 2023 14:21:45 GMT -5
Sure, could be worth it in the long run to force reps for him. And they may not even have to wait until year 2. Theres a difference between a rookie who has played 15 games and one who has played 60. If he turns it on later this year, probs too little/too late for playoffs, but it would still vindicate the strategy (my opinion). They may be trying to get him to get comfy w a new shooting form and telling him dont worry about the results, we just want to see you get comfy with these better mechanics And one more top pick! Spurs could not be more impressed with Wemby IMHO than they are now. He had the maturity that most players lack coming into the NBA.
He is the best big man by far since KG came along and could likely be much more impactful than KG.
What would the Spurs take for him at this very moment? And established superstar (or two) maybe?
What team has those sorts of trade assets?
Hmmmmmmm.....
After all, KG was born to be a Celtic and only became one very late in his prime.
And Wemby?
What would Pop take for him?
And what would the Cs offer?
Pud
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 14:29:33 GMT -5
Spurs could not be more impressed with Wemby IMHO than they are now. He had the maturity that most players lack coming into the NBA.
He is the best big man by far since KG came along and could likely be much more impactful than KG.
What would the Spurs take for him at this very moment? And established superstar (or two) maybe?
What team has those sorts of trade assets?
Hmmmmmmm.....
After all, KG was born to be a Celtic and only became one very late in his prime.
And Wemby?
What would Pop take for him?
And what would the Cs offer?
Pud
It would be a 2 way street. The Celtics wouldn't make the trade because they are in win now mode, and the Surs wouldn't make a trade because they know they're not winning now!
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 14:30:30 GMT -5
Spurs could not be more impressed with Wemby IMHO than they are now. He had the maturity that most players lack coming into the NBA.
He is the best big man by far since KG came along and could likely be much more impactful than KG.
What would the Spurs take for him at this very moment? And established superstar (or two) maybe?
What team has those sorts of trade assets?
Hmmmmmmm.....
After all, KG was born to be a Celtic and only became one very late in his prime.
And Wemby?
What would Pop take for him?
And what would the Cs offer?
Pud
Nothing short of JT. I doubt JB and Porz gets it done
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 14:53:46 GMT -5
If you like basketball tonight will be a good one! Celtics vs. 6ers, Suns vs. Nuggets, and UCONN vs Kansas if college is your game! I just hope we don't get those women announcers on ESPN. Although Doris is actually pretty good!
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Post by croc on Dec 1, 2023 14:56:34 GMT -5
Celtics at Pacers, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana
Pelicans at Kings, 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 in Sacramento, California
Knicks at Bucks, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Suns at Lakers, 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Los Angeles, California
Only the quarterfinals of the tourney will be played at home markets. After that, the semifinals and the finals will be played in Las Vegas on Dec. 7 and 9, respectively.
The Pacers will be ready for us. We'll have to bring our A game this time. Suns and Lakers should be another good one. Good the sooner they get bumped out of this BS the better.
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Post by puddin on Dec 1, 2023 17:04:27 GMT -5
Spurs could not be more impressed with Wemby IMHO than they are now. He had the maturity that most players lack coming into the NBA.
He is the best big man by far since KG came along and could likely be much more impactful than KG.
What would the Spurs take for him at this very moment? And established superstar (or two) maybe?
What team has those sorts of trade assets?
Hmmmmmmm.....
After all, KG was born to be a Celtic and only became one very late in his prime.
And Wemby?
What would Pop take for him?
And what would the Cs offer?
Pud
Nothing short of JT. I doubt JB and Porz gets it done Think how the Celtic trajectory might have been so very different if KG had been a Celtic early on.
We got the tail end of his productive career and it was wondrous!
KG and CPP might have grown together into quite a dynamic combo.... utter speculation for sure... but KG would have fundamentally changed this franchise for a decade or more instead of briefly when the "Big 3" era suddenly came and all too quickly vanished.
I say.... let Pop pick any two Celtic players..... any two.... for Wemby!
IMHO, he is going to be that transformational a player.
Look what young Russell did for this franchise.
Look what a young Bird did..... and yes, look what even an aging KG did.
They all transformed it.
Pud
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 18:15:14 GMT -5
Nothing short of JT. I doubt JB and Porz gets it done Think how the Celtic trajectory might have been so very different if KG had been a Celtic early on.
We got the tail end of his productive career and it was wondrous!
KG and CPP might have grown together into quite a dynamic combo.... utter speculation for sure... but KG would have fundamentally changed this franchise for a decade or more instead of briefly when the "Big 3" era suddenly came and all too quickly vanished.
I say.... let Pop pick any two Celtic players..... any two.... for Wemby!
IMHO, he is going to be that transformational a player.
Look what young Russell did for this franchise.
Look what a young Bird did..... and yes, look what even an aging KG did.
They all transformed it.
Pud
I'm not as sold on wemby as you are but if he is a young kg you're right to want him no matter
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 18:24:35 GMT -5
Think how the Celtic trajectory might have been so very different if KG had been a Celtic early on.
We got the tail end of his productive career and it was wondrous!
KG and CPP might have grown together into quite a dynamic combo.... utter speculation for sure... but KG would have fundamentally changed this franchise for a decade or more instead of briefly when the "Big 3" era suddenly came and all too quickly vanished.
I say.... let Pop pick any two Celtic players..... any two.... for Wemby!
IMHO, he is going to be that transformational a player.
Look what young Russell did for this franchise.
Look what a young Bird did..... and yes, look what even an aging KG did.
They all transformed it.
Pud
I'm not as sold on wemby as you are but if he is a young kg you're right to want him no matter A young KG did nothing until he got to a loaded Celtic team.
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Post by dfries13 on Dec 1, 2023 18:32:16 GMT -5
I'm not as sold on wemby as you are but if he is a young kg you're right to want him no matter A young KG did nothing until he got to a loaded Celtic team. WTF to you know? Despite being the biggest supporter of the in season tourney you liked Croc's post saying this BS should end. So where do you really stand? Did you misread Croc's post or are you that fuckin dumb? All you do is flip flop every day for years on end. The only thing consistent over the years is your hate for Smart.. I'm with Pud . One exception.. Pop comes and they take our fake coach.
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 18:32:29 GMT -5
No Embiid tonight, is what I just heard!
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 18:40:40 GMT -5
A young KG did nothing until he got to a loaded Celtic team. WTF to you know? Despite being the biggest supporter of the in season tourney you liked Croc's post saying this BS should end. So where do you really stand? Did you misread Croc's post or are you that fuckin dumb? All you do is flip flop every day for years on end. The only thing consistent over the years is your hate for Smart.. I'm with Pud . One exception.. Pop comes and they take our fake coach. Merry Christmas!
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 1, 2023 18:42:36 GMT -5
Haven't heard a thing from Admin today. Cole may have to get the game thread up.
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Post by dfries13 on Dec 1, 2023 18:44:04 GMT -5
WTF to you know? Despite being the biggest supporter of the in season tourney you liked Croc's post saying this BS should end. So where do you really stand? Did you misread Croc's post or are you that fuckin dumb? All you do is flip flop every day for years on end. The only thing consistent over the years is your hate for Smart.. I'm with Pud . One exception.. Pop comes and they take our fake coach. Merry Christmas! I'm Jewish.. Jesus never existed...
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Post by cole on Dec 1, 2023 19:24:25 GMT -5
They had to struggle over Portland, then a big tournament game vs miami. Next another tournament game vs NY They may have just dumped it Your sense for these things is really good. You def lead the league in predicting wins when we are down at the half. Many times youve noted that it may not look great right now (halftime) but you expect (either because what youve seen in-game or knowing they are on a back-to-back) it to get better second half becaus you think the opponent is due for a dump. I believe fatigue is discounted across sports in general as a factor. It's huge in tennis
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Post by Admin on Dec 1, 2023 19:33:02 GMT -5
Haven't heard a thing from Admin today. Cole may have to get the game thread up.
Game Thread is UP!
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