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Endless3D Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Robster8989 wrote: | Warriors getting WORKED in the first Q. |
Durant is the scapegoat |
It should be Curry
edit: Damn all of us mistook this for the playoff thread.. or just me |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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JUST-MING wrote: | Houston really intends to sign Chris Paul to the supermax. I wonder how they plan to keep their team together with Harden and Paul making close to $40 million each. |
I hope Houston gives him the max |
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DMAULS Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Tough to bank on a guy that's so good when you know he's going to be injured every playoffs. |
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Joe Pesci Star Player
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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HAWAIIGUY27 wrote: | iimarshon wrote: | SALARIES:
30.0 Paul George
30.0 DeMarcus Cousins
12.5 Julius Randle (14m, 14m, 16m, 16m)
7.5 Lonzo Ball
5.8 Brandon Ingram
1.7 Kyle Kuzma
1.7 Josh Hart
1.4 Thomas Bryant
10 Isaiah Thomas
TOTAL = 99.9m
TRADES:
* Deng, Zubac, 2019 1st, 2021 1st to Atlanta
4M ROOM EXCEPTION =
Marco Bellinelli (1 year x 4m)
VET MINIMUMS =
* Channing Frye
* Richard Jefferson
* Matt Thomas
DRAFT:
RD1 - Mitchelle Robinson
RD2 - Kevin Hervey
TWO WAY CONTRACTS:
* Shamorie Ponds
* Alex Caruso
UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS (G-League):
* LiAngelo Ball
* Shareef O’Neal
* Thomas Welsh
* Andre Ingram
* Travis Wear
LAKERS DEPTH CHART:
PG: Ball / I.Thomas / Caruso / Ponds
SG: George / Hart / M.Thomas
SF: Ingram / Bellinelli / Jefferson / Hervey
PF: Randle / Kuzma
C: Cousins / Robinson / Frye / Bryant
SOUTH BAY G-LEAGUE ROSTER:
PG: Caruso / Ponds
SG: Ingram / Ball
SF: Hervey /
PF: Wear / O’Neal
C: Bryant / Welsh
SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:
PG: Caruso / Ponds
SG: Hart / G.Ball
SF: M.Thomas / Hervey
PF: Wear / O’Neal
C: Robinson / Bryant / Welsh
** Shareef O'Neal likely skipping UCLA cos his grades wont cut it so he will likely go to G-League. Would be cool if he stayed in LA.
** If any of our G-League or UDFA guys look good, we could cut Jefferson and he could join Luke's staff. I like the idea of having some old school vets on the roster to help guide the young guys though (Frye and Jefferson would serve that role nice). |
So with Cousins not expecting to be back until after Christmas, do you want Mitchell Robinson starting at center or Channing Frye?
I kind of like my plan better:
1. Trade Deng + Zubac + 2018 1st + 2019 1st for Taj Gibson (expiring k) and Cole Aldrich (expiring k), waive Aldrich.
2. Sign PG.
3. S&T Julius + Ingram + 2019 2nd for Kawhi.
4. Sign LeBron.
5. Pick up Tyler Ennis' option.
6. Pick up Thomas Bryant's option.
7. Re-sign Channing Frye for the Vet. Min.
8. Re-sign Lopez with our remaining cap room.
9. Sign Seth Curry with the Room Exception.
10. Offer two-way contract to Travis Wear.
Ball/Curry/Ennis
Kawhi/Hart
George/Kuzma/#47
LeBron/Gibson/Wear (two-way)
Lopez/Frye/Bryant |
Can the Lakers sign Leonard, George, James, and take on Gibson’s contract?
If so, you’re plan is very fair and rational, but me thinks that just isn’t possible. |
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jankobe Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 12:52 am Post subject: |
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iimarshon wrote: | SALARIES:
30.0 Paul George
30.0 DeMarcus Cousins
12.5 Julius Randle (14m, 14m, 16m, 16m)
7.5 Lonzo Ball
5.8 Brandon Ingram
1.7 Kyle Kuzma
1.7 Josh Hart
1.4 Thomas Bryant
10 Isaiah Thomas
TOTAL = 99.9m
TRADES:
* Deng, Zubac, 2019 1st, 2021 1st to Atlanta
4M ROOM EXCEPTION =
Marco Bellinelli (1 year x 4m)
VET MINIMUMS =
* Channing Frye
* Richard Jefferson
* Matt Thomas
DRAFT:
RD1 - Mitchelle Robinson
RD2 - Kevin Hervey
TWO WAY CONTRACTS:
* Shamorie Ponds
* Alex Caruso
UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS (G-League):
* LiAngelo Ball
* Shareef O’Neal
* Thomas Welsh
* Andre Ingram
* Travis Wear
LAKERS DEPTH CHART:
PG: Ball / I.Thomas / Caruso / Ponds
SG: George / Hart / M.Thomas
SF: Ingram / Bellinelli / Jefferson / Hervey
PF: Randle / Kuzma
C: Cousins / Robinson / Frye / Bryant
SOUTH BAY G-LEAGUE ROSTER:
PG: Caruso / Ponds
SG: Ingram / Ball
SF: Hervey /
PF: Wear / O’Neal
C: Bryant / Welsh
SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:
PG: Caruso / Ponds
SG: Hart / G.Ball
SF: M.Thomas / Hervey
PF: Wear / O’Neal
C: Robinson / Bryant / Welsh
** Shareef O'Neal likely skipping UCLA cos his grades wont cut it so he will likely go to G-League. Would be cool if he stayed in LA.
** If any of our G-League or UDFA guys look good, we could cut Jefferson and he could join Luke's staff. I like the idea of having some old school vets on the roster to help guide the young guys though (Frye and Jefferson would serve that role nice). |
Im OK with all of what you have said except the DMC thing. Why will i offer an Injured player MAX salary when all NBA teams doesn't intend to do so?
Im OK with him but for a salary starting @ $10M or a little more.
I would rather PUT my money to a Monster Old Man they say but still Top 2 Player in the league in Lebron James.
Lebron max $35M is attainable. |
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 2:58 am Post subject: |
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jankobe wrote: | iimarshon wrote: | SALARIES:
30.0 Paul George
30.0 DeMarcus Cousins
12.5 Julius Randle (14m, 14m, 16m, 16m)
7.5 Lonzo Ball
5.8 Brandon Ingram
1.7 Kyle Kuzma
1.7 Josh Hart
1.4 Thomas Bryant
10 Isaiah Thomas
TOTAL = 99.9m
TRADES:
* Deng, Zubac, 2019 1st, 2021 1st to Atlanta
4M ROOM EXCEPTION =
Marco Bellinelli (1 year x 4m)
VET MINIMUMS =
* Channing Frye
* Richard Jefferson
* Matt Thomas
DRAFT:
RD1 - Mitchelle Robinson
RD2 - Kevin Hervey
TWO WAY CONTRACTS:
* Shamorie Ponds
* Alex Caruso
UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS (G-League):
* LiAngelo Ball
* Shareef O’Neal
* Thomas Welsh
* Andre Ingram
* Travis Wear
LAKERS DEPTH CHART:
PG: Ball / I.Thomas / Caruso / Ponds
SG: George / Hart / M.Thomas
SF: Ingram / Bellinelli / Jefferson / Hervey
PF: Randle / Kuzma
C: Cousins / Robinson / Frye / Bryant
SOUTH BAY G-LEAGUE ROSTER:
PG: Caruso / Ponds
SG: Ingram / Ball
SF: Hervey /
PF: Wear / O’Neal
C: Bryant / Welsh
SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:
PG: Caruso / Ponds
SG: Hart / G.Ball
SF: M.Thomas / Hervey
PF: Wear / O’Neal
C: Robinson / Bryant / Welsh
** Shareef O'Neal likely skipping UCLA cos his grades wont cut it so he will likely go to G-League. Would be cool if he stayed in LA.
** If any of our G-League or UDFA guys look good, we could cut Jefferson and he could join Luke's staff. I like the idea of having some old school vets on the roster to help guide the young guys though (Frye and Jefferson would serve that role nice). |
Im OK with all of what you have said except the DMC thing. Why will i offer an Injured player MAX salary when all NBA teams doesn't intend to do so?
Im OK with him but for a salary starting @ $10M or a little more.
I would rather PUT my money to a Monster Old Man they say but still Top 2 Player in the league in Lebron James.
Lebron max $35M is attainable. |
it's attainable but without Randle (unless a trade of Deng occurs) and not Isiah. Hell, giving Boogie and PG $30/Year means not Isiah. So his/her post is totally pie in the sky not attainable.
**See Shareef O'neal |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 7:14 am Post subject: |
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I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 7:20 am Post subject: |
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PayasoLoco wrote: | I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
I bought up KD and LeBron teaming up in LA as well but I did say that it was fantasy |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 7:22 am Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
I bought up KD and LeBron teaming up in LA as well but I did say that it was fantasy |
I mean with GS blaming KD for everything wrong and giving steph 0 blame and all credit I could see KD leaving from 0% to 0.5% |
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anth2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Still hate the idea of taking a chance on Cousins after his injury.
No way he takes a $10 mil a year deal, he will expect $20+ per.
Rather the Lakers focus on signing healthy players. |
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Cochese Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Pass on Cousins. I wish him well...I just don't want him to be a Laker.
I don't believe any of the free agent rumors. I'll believe it when they sign a contract with us. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:16 am Post subject: |
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PayasoLoco wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
I bought up KD and LeBron teaming up in LA as well but I did say that it was fantasy |
I mean with GS blaming KD for everything wrong and giving steph 0 blame and all credit I could see KD leaving from 0% to 0.5% |
I would say somewhere between 0% and 0%. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: |
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It would be hilarious though, watching the league melt down. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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Bard207 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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LFAN4LIFE wrote: | Bill Plaschke LATimes:
-Doesn’t know why Lakers are bringing in Liangelo especially with how Lavar Ball has acted including with his most recent comments
-Liangelo is not an NBA baller and they should not bring him in
-The more Lavar Ball talks the more expendable Lonzo Ball becomes
-According to him, they told Lonzo bulk up and get better or else we may trade you
-Doesn’t send a good message that the Lakers are bringing in Liangelo, they need to send a clear message to Lavar and this move is basically bowing down to him
I personally agree with Bill. He has gone off on the coach and trainer. When are we you gonna send a message that BS is not tolerated? Now were giving more of his sons try outs. |
Would they really trade Ball if he doesn't meet expectations/specifications?
If Sherpa guides were needed to get the FO to Chino Hills and UCLA, then there would be an excuse for them not knowing what they were getting with Lonzo and his father.
Things would have to be quite bad for the Lakers to trade Lonzo because of the hit on his (Magic's) image that would accompany it. |
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BigGameHames Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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PayasoLoco wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
I bought up KD and LeBron teaming up in LA as well but I did say that it was fantasy |
I mean with GS blaming KD for everything wrong and giving steph 0 blame and all credit I could see KD leaving from 0% to 0.5% |
KD deserves the blame. But I doubt he realizes it so you’re probably right |
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Bard207 wrote: | LFAN4LIFE wrote: | Bill Plaschke LATimes:
-Doesn’t know why Lakers are bringing in Liangelo especially with how Lavar Ball has acted including with his most recent comments
-Liangelo is not an NBA baller and they should not bring him in
-The more Lavar Ball talks the more expendable Lonzo Ball becomes
-According to him, they told Lonzo bulk up and get better or else we may trade you
-Doesn’t send a good message that the Lakers are bringing in Liangelo, they need to send a clear message to Lavar and this move is basically bowing down to him
I personally agree with Bill. He has gone off on the coach and trainer. When are we you gonna send a message that BS is not tolerated? Now were giving more of his sons try outs. |
Would they really trade Ball if he doesn't meet expectations/specifications?
If Sherpa guides were needed to get the FO to Chino Hills and UCLA, then there would be an excuse for them not knowing what they were getting with Lonzo and his father.
Things would have to be quite bad for the Lakers to trade Lonzo because of the hit on his (Magic's) image that would accompany it. |
Build a winning team; with or without Lonzo. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Trade Deng, Kuzma, Zubac, 2019 1st, #47 for KAT, Dieng
Renounce all free agents
Stretch Dieng
Sign KD, LeBron, Devin Harris, Channing Frye, Luc Mbah Moute
BI . Harris
Lonzo . Hart
LeBron . #25
KD . Mbah Moute .
Towns . Bryant . Frye
Wake up... |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | Trade Deng, Kuzma, Zubac, 2019 1st, #47 for KAT, Dieng
Renounce all free agents
Stretch Dieng
Sign KD, LeBron, Devin Harris, Channing Frye, Luc Mbah Moute
BI . Harris
Lonzo . Hart
LeBron . #25
KD . Mbah Moute .
Towns . Bryant . Frye
Wake up... |
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babyskyhook Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
I bought up KD and LeBron teaming up in LA as well but I did say that it was fantasy |
I mean with GS blaming KD for everything wrong and giving steph 0 blame and all credit I could see KD leaving from 0% to 0.5% |
I would say somewhere between 0% and 0%. |
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Vanquish Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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babyskyhook wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | I know this sounds crazy but IF GS and Bron lose, some guy had a crazy theory that bron and KD would join LA. He pointed out that Cari champion is the force behind the recruiting (huge lakers fan and has in with magic) and those Uber commercials and them playing on same all star team made them realize they should play together. Again ITS CRAZY I KNOW but food for thought |
I bought up KD and LeBron teaming up in LA as well but I did say that it was fantasy |
I mean with GS blaming KD for everything wrong and giving steph 0 blame and all credit I could see KD leaving from 0% to 0.5% |
I would say somewhere between 0% and 0%. |
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Just watched x-men on bluray. I think it could happen if Professor X is a lakers fan. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Chris Forsberg @ESPNForsberg
Marcus Smart tells Jackie MacMullan he’s worth a summer splurge.
"To be honest, I'm worth more than $12-14 million. Just for the things I do on the court that don't show up on the stat sheet.” |
That's what I like to hear from Celtics |
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CalisFinest Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | Quote: | Chris Forsberg @ESPNForsberg
Marcus Smart tells Jackie MacMullan he’s worth a summer splurge.
"To be honest, I'm worth more than $12-14 million. Just for the things I do on the court that don't show up on the stat sheet.” |
That's what I like to hear from Celtics |
He gone |
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chantruong Star Player
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CalisFinest wrote: | epak wrote: | Quote: | Chris Forsberg @ESPNForsberg
Marcus Smart tells Jackie MacMullan he’s worth a summer splurge.
"To be honest, I'm worth more than $12-14 million. Just for the things I do on the court that don't show up on the stat sheet.” |
That's what I like to hear from Celtics |
He gone |
One of the few misses by the Celtics FO. I'm really glad now that we have got the consolation prize of Randle when most of us including myself wanted smart in 2014. |
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Fortysixn2 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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chantruong wrote: | CalisFinest wrote: | epak wrote: | Quote: | Chris Forsberg @ESPNForsberg
Marcus Smart tells Jackie MacMullan he’s worth a summer splurge.
"To be honest, I'm worth more than $12-14 million. Just for the things I do on the court that don't show up on the stat sheet.” |
That's what I like to hear from Celtics |
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One of the few misses by the Celtics FO. I'm really glad now that we have got the consolation prize of Randle when most of us including myself wanted smart in 2014. |
I was hoping for Smart or Exum at that spot and after we didn’t get them I wanted us to trade Down to 10 and get Lavine...shows you what I know lol.
I know every player in the NBA has thought we was the GOAT or was going to someday be the GOAT. I’m sure Randle believed when he got out of high school that he was going to be as good as Lebron and Smart has obviously has a very inflated view of himself as well. He is not a 12-14M player, much less deserving more than that. He’s truly worth around 10M a year IMO, he can’t shoot really but is a very good defender. If he were to be offered 4 years 40 somewhere he’d be foolish to turn it down. |
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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^ I wish we had ZL on this squad. |
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