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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:43 am    Post subject:

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I think people are so set on becoming championship favorites next year that they are losing perspective. We haven't made the playoffs in 6 years, if 2 years ago someone said "hey you're going to get LeBron and Jimmy" or "LeBron and Kyrie" to LAL we would have all been ecstatic.

Lonzo / Kyrie / LeBron / Kuz / McGee ( i don't think Lopez will come back )
Lonzo / Jimmy / Ingram / LeBron / McGee

Both of those lineups are really good and each have a really good 6th man in either Kuz or Ingram coming off the bench, I prefer the first one because I would like Ingram to be able to lead the second unit whereas I think Kuz is a really good complimentary piece with LeBron in the starting lineup especially if he improves his outside shot but at the same time the lineup with Jimmy is really good defensively.

I think we only trade for AD if we get another star to commit, though. I would hate to trade our entire core for AD and then *only* have LeBron+AD and vets, I don't think that roster would be anywhere near as good as the first two with keeping the core and adding a star.


Ingram starts in either of those lineups. Lebron would have to play the 4. Kuz doesn't even shoot the three ball better than Ingram and you're going to need defense alongside Kyrie and Bron.


Kuz fits better in either of those lineups cause he’s effective offensively without the ball.

I just like the defense of having him with the Jimmy lineup.


We saw the spacing issues last year. Regardless of who you think is a better shooter, Kuzma stretches the defense FAR more. Unless we get a stretch big, I think we’re forced to start Kuz over Ingram in either lineup. If we get a stretch big, it becomes more interesting.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:43 am    Post subject:

Jimmy Butler is probably the 3rd choice behind Kawhi and Kyrie.I feel great hearing that he's preference is Lakers. I would be happy with any of those 3 guys. Giving Lebron any legit 2nd star to alleviate him of doing everything will be massive.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:44 am    Post subject:

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Jimmy Butler is probably the 3rd choice behind Kawhi and Kyrie. I would be happy with any of those 3 guys. Giving Lebron any legit 2nd star to alleviate him of doing everything will be massive.


Jimmy>Kyrie
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:45 am    Post subject:

BigGameHames wrote:
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Jimmy Butler is probably the 3rd choice behind Kawhi and Kyrie. I would be happy with any of those 3 guys. Giving Lebron any legit 2nd star to alleviate him of doing everything will be massive.


Jimmy>Kyrie


I'm more than happy with either
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:55 am    Post subject:

Who do you all believe would have done better?

Kyrie
Redick
Simmons
Harris
Embiid

Simmons
Redick
Butler
Harris
Embiid
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:58 am    Post subject:

Sentient Meat wrote:
Who do you all believe would have done better?

Kyrie
Redick
Simmons
Harris
Embiid

Simmons
Redick
Butler
Harris
Embiid


Because of Ben Simmons' non existent shooting ability, having Kyrie on the Sixers instead of Jimmy improves them.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:59 am    Post subject:

Lebron, Butler, AD, Hart, George Hill (cap exception) would be good starting 5
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:00 am    Post subject:

The Juggernaut wrote:
Jimmy Butler is probably the 3rd choice behind Kawhi and Kyrie.I feel great hearing that he's preference is Lakers. I would be happy with any of those 3 guys. Giving Lebron any legit 2nd star to alleviate him of doing everything will be massive.


The hope with Jimmy is that he doesn't steeply decline over his deal, and that he can light a fire under LBJ when he's coasting. Though the latter may lead to conflict.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:03 am    Post subject:

Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:04 am    Post subject:

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Kuz is borderline unplayable if he's not hitting 3s.


I disagree. Kuz is not only the quickest of the youth, but he is the one that is most active off ball. He has great instincts and a hell of a stroke that can be improved upon on the catch and shoot, not to mention reliable on the break finish. Every single one of our players can be utilized by a great puzzle piece coach that can accentuate skill set and put together a champion of a club. By the time they realize their potential our guys will have the confidence, quickness and length to disrupt the clubs in the west. We have proven to be a top 4 team in our conference when fully healthy and without the threat of a PoBO with an itchy trigger finger. Take away the threat of continuity disruption, and we are at worst a contender.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:06 am    Post subject:

The Juggernaut wrote:
Sentient Meat wrote:
Who do you all believe would have done better?

Kyrie
Redick
Simmons
Harris
Embiid

Simmons
Redick
Butler
Harris
Embiid


Because of Ben Simmons' non existent shooting ability, having Kyrie on the Sixers instead of Jimmy improves them.


So logic would follow that maybe

Kyrie
Lonzo
Ingram
LBJ
McGee

might be better than

Lonzo
Butler
Ingram
LBJ
McGee
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:10 am    Post subject:

levon wrote:
Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning


If we get Kyrie, then we are getting Davis as well...

AD - LeBron - Kyrie

Damn that’s a sexy 3 man trio
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:12 am    Post subject:

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levon wrote:
Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning


If we get Kyrie, then we are getting Davis as well...

AD - LeBron - Kyrie

Damn that’s a sexy 3 man trio


So Kyrie/LBJ/AD with short rotations and no bench?
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:13 am    Post subject:

If it's Butler, we really need a good shooting big or Kuzma starting. If it's Kyrie, then Brandon is starting.

Every team needs a good bench scorer who do you think would be more effective as a sixth man Kuzma or BI?
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:13 am    Post subject:

Sentient Meat wrote:
The Juggernaut wrote:
Sentient Meat wrote:
Who do you all believe would have done better?

Kyrie
Redick
Simmons
Harris
Embiid

Simmons
Redick
Butler
Harris
Embiid


Because of Ben Simmons' non existent shooting ability, having Kyrie on the Sixers instead of Jimmy improves them.


So logic would follow that maybe

Kyrie
Lonzo
Ingram
LBJ
McGee

might be better than

Lonzo
Butler
Ingram
LBJ
McGee


I agree. IMO Kyrie is the better fit and the better player (younger too). But I would be happy with Jimmy if we got him
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:14 am    Post subject:

yinoma2001 wrote:
The Juggernaut wrote:
Jimmy Butler is probably the 3rd choice behind Kawhi and Kyrie.I feel great hearing that he's preference is Lakers. I would be happy with any of those 3 guys. Giving Lebron any legit 2nd star to alleviate him of doing everything will be massive.


The hope with Jimmy is that he doesn't steeply decline over his deal, and that he can light a fire under LBJ when he's coasting. Though the latter may lead to conflict.


Why would any player be “coasting” ?

Butler would be a nice option if he is added. Competitive SG that plays defense and is willing to take accountability is exactly what the developing players need to take the next step.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:14 am    Post subject:

The Juggernaut wrote:
Sentient Meat wrote:
The Juggernaut wrote:
Sentient Meat wrote:
Who do you all believe would have done better?

Kyrie
Redick
Simmons
Harris
Embiid

Simmons
Redick
Butler
Harris
Embiid


Because of Ben Simmons' non existent shooting ability, having Kyrie on the Sixers instead of Jimmy improves them.


So logic would follow that maybe

Kyrie
Lonzo
Ingram
LBJ
McGee

might be better than

Lonzo
Butler
Ingram
LBJ
McGee


I agree. IMO Kyrie is the better fit and the better player (younger too). But I would be happy with Jimmy if we got him


Yes, I also don't mind if we get Jimmy.

Just pointing out that it's not an easy call.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:15 am    Post subject:

h2omike wrote:
If it's Butler, we really need a good shooting big or Kuzma starting. If it's Kyrie, then Brandon is starting.

Every team needs a good bench scorer who do you think would be more effective as a sixth man Kuzma or BI?


Yup. Dedmon or Brook Lopez would be the best Center targets for us this summer, especially if we sign Butler. Kuz at C is a disaster.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:18 am    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
levon wrote:
Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning


If we get Kyrie, then we are getting Davis as well...

AD - LeBron - Kyrie

Damn that’s a sexy 3 man trio


I wouldn't speak in such absolutes when it comes to AD or even Kyrie for that matter.
Griffin could take AD to training camp or trade him to the Knicks too.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:20 am    Post subject:

yinoma2001 wrote:
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Jimmy Butler is probably the 3rd choice behind Kawhi and Kyrie.I feel great hearing that he's preference is Lakers. I would be happy with any of those 3 guys. Giving Lebron any legit 2nd star to alleviate him of doing everything will be massive.


The hope with Jimmy is that he doesn't steeply decline over his deal, and that he can light a fire under LBJ when he's coasting. Though the latter may lead to conflict.


Jimmy will turn 30 before the season starts so he'll be 34 after a 4 year contract.

Kyrie just turned 27 so he'll be 31 after a 4 year contract.


I like Jimmy's defense but like Kyrie's range and ability to break down the floor.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:21 am    Post subject:

Sentient Meat wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
levon wrote:
Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning


If we get Kyrie, then we are getting Davis as well...

AD - LeBron - Kyrie

Damn that’s a sexy 3 man trio


So Kyrie/LBJ/AD with short rotations and no bench?


I would also be happy if it’s Kyrie + LeBron and the young core.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:23 am    Post subject:

Sentient Meat wrote:
Who do you all believe would have done better?

Kyrie
Redick
Simmons
Harris
Embiid

Simmons
Redick
Butler
Harris
Embiid


Kyrie
Reddick
Butler
Harris
Embiid
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:32 am    Post subject:

Does Kawhi still have supermax or that’s gone when he got traded from Spurs?
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:35 am    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
Sentient Meat wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
levon wrote:
Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning


If we get Kyrie, then we are getting Davis as well...

AD - LeBron - Kyrie

Damn that’s a sexy 3 man trio


So Kyrie/LBJ/AD with short rotations and no bench?


I would also be happy if it’s Kyrie + LeBron and the young core.

This. Sure, have a big three, but what about the (bleep) bench?
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2019 11:37 am    Post subject:

RobinInHood wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
Sentient Meat wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
levon wrote:
Cuffs leaning heavily into Kyrie joining this morning


If we get Kyrie, then we are getting Davis as well...

AD - LeBron - Kyrie

Damn that’s a sexy 3 man trio


So Kyrie/LBJ/AD with short rotations and no bench?


I would also be happy if it’s Kyrie + LeBron and the young core.

This. Sure, have a big three, but what about the (bleep) bench?


Yup what about all our young HOFs we traded!!!!! HELLL NAH!!!!
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