C's Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Just now, dfwabel said: You are high thinking that this year's #1 overall and another Nets 1st rounder will close the gap between these two squads. No, time and experience will do that for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, dfwabel said: You are high thinking that this year's #1 overall and another Nets 1st rounder will close the gap between these two squads. The Celtics could have traded for Paul George AND Jimmy Butler and it wouldn't matter. Basically, the NBA might as well stand for National Bron Association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The Bill Simmons podcast has become unlistenable with Celtics talk. One day Lonzo is great, the next he's garbage because he's going to LA. One day Isaiah is the next Iverson, the next he's trash. One day the 1 seed matters, the next day the reason season is 2020-21. The Celtics are like the self-actualized Sixers and it still isn't enough. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, SabresRule7361 said: To think these Celtics actually beat Golden State at Oracle. If you get hot from three anything can happen. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Billy Packer calls the series too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Mental note: Don't boo LeBron. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The Celtics sure are playing like a team that drafts first overall. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Bpston finally hit 60. Thomas out with a hip pointer, hopefully it heals by Sunday. He seems to be the only Celtic that gives a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilChameleon Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 50 point lead. True insanity. Cleveland sports for life!"Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind." -The Doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 1 hour ago, DG_Now said: The Bill Simmons podcast has become unlistenable with Celtics talk. One day Lonzo is great, the next he's garbage because he's going to LA. One day Isaiah is the next Iverson, the next he's trash. One day the 1 seed matters, the next day the reason season is 2020-21. The Celtics are like the self-actualized Sixers and it still isn't enough. Which, for me, at least, makes the ass-beatings the Cavs have put on the Celtics in the first two games even more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Good lord. These have to be the worst playoffs I've ever seen in any sport. Both conference finals have had the leading team in game 2 up by FORTY points in the 4th. If we don't have two 12-0 teams, I'd be pretty surprised. That tells me two things: 1) These two teams are insanely good, and despite this being matchup #3, I cannot wait to see it. 2) This is probably the worst the NBA has EVER been in terms of talent diversity. Like, if this league were a country, it'd be Russia. And that's REALLY saying something considering the lopsided history of this league. That probably needs to be fixed (or it could just be a crazy coincidence that these two teams went super saiyan at the right time while the rest of the league was particularly down). This is either going to be the most insane finals we've ever seen, or someone is gonna go nuclear and sweep. Also, and this is kinda me just thinking out loud right now, but if you're a big free agent who's REALLY looking to win, is there any reason to sign with anyone who's not Golden State or Cleveland right now? I almost have a feeling this whole two headed superteam monster could actually get even WORSE in the upcoming years. If you REALLY want a ring (that being the motivating factor above the extra cash as these guys are already multi millionaires and cash is always gonna be king) why in the world would you ever even consider signing elsewhere? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Also, and this is kinda me just thinking out loud right now, but if you're a big free agent who's REALLY looking to win, is there any reason to sign with anyone who's not Golden State or Cleveland right now? I almost have a feeling this whole two headed superteam monster could actually get even WORSE in the upcoming years. If you REALLY want a ring (that being the motivating factor above the extra cash as these guys are already multi millionaires and cash is always gonna be king) why in the world would you ever even consider signing elsewhere? There's likely no room. The luxury tax and repeater penalty greatly limit those. The mid-level is likely already used on a current roster spot, so to get onto the team as UFA, one may need to now take a minimum deal and the mid-level is lower due to being over the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 That was brutal. Makes me feel better about the Raptors' efforts against the Cavs. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I don't know the NBA cap system all that well, so forgive my ignorance, but I feel like there has to be some workaround, no? Like, A guy could legitimately take the minimum or work a sign and trade to end up with one of those two? Maybe? I'm hearing a lot of talk about Melo going to the Cavs next year and it sounds it'd take some serious financial bamboozling and expiring contract'ing to get there, but it's still decently heavy talk, so... Again, just thinking out loud. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ice_Cap said: That was brutal. Makes me feel better about the Raptors' efforts against the Cavs. And seeing Golden State beating down San Antonio (well, after Kahwi Leonard got injured) makes me feel better about Utah's effort. AKA @LanRovr0 on Twitter LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Sonehow the freaking Pacers were a Myles Turner shot and a 2nd half disaster from a 2-2 series with Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, SabresRule7361 said: Sonehow the freaking Pacers were a Myles Turner shot and a 2nd half disaster from a 2-2 series with Cleveland If things were different they'd be different? YA DON'T SAY! PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 28 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: I don't know the NBA cap system all that well, so forgive my ignorance, but I feel like there has to be some workaround, no? Like, A guy could legitimately take the minimum or work a sign and trade to end up with one of those tow? Maybe? I'm hearing a lot of talk about Melo going to the Cavs next year and it sounds it'd take some bamboozling to get there, but it's still decently heavy talk, so... There is a sliding scale of a minimum salary based on years in the NBA, but it can occur. In the summer of 2015, David West opted out of his $12.9M player option with the Pacers to sign a minimum deal with the Spurs. It was for two years, with a player option on the second. He again declined the player option to sign with the Warriors for essential the same money. Granted, West was not in his earning prime when he did this, he was 34, but taking less $$$ so early in your career is not that wise if you get injured. As for sign & trade, the salaries exchanged have to somewhat balance out plus future draft picks would need to be involved. It'd likely be rejected as CP3 to LAL was. NOTE: Due to having eight years of service, Steph Curry is a Tier 1 unrestricted Free Agent this summer. So in theory, he could receive 35% of the cap. He may sign for less, but for how much less since he took less money when he extended his rookie deal? Then next summer, Durant's contract come back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 39 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Good lord. These have to be the worst playoffs I've ever seen in any sport. Both conference finals have had the leading team in game 2 up by FORTY points in the 4th. If we don't have two 12-0 teams, I'd be pretty surprised. That tells me two things: 1) These two teams are insanely good, and despite this being matchup #3, I cannot wait to see it. 2) This is probably the worst the NBA has EVER been in terms of talent diversity. Like, if this league were a country, it'd be Russia. And that's REALLY saying something considering the lopsided history of this league. That probably needs to be fixed (or it could just be a crazy coincidence that these two teams went super saiyan at the right time while the rest of the league was particularly down). This is either going to be the most insane finals we've ever seen, or someone is gonna go nuclear and sweep. Also, and this is kinda me just thinking out loud right now, but if you're a big free agent who's REALLY looking to win, is there any reason to sign with anyone who's not Golden State or Cleveland right now? I almost have a feeling this whole two headed superteam monster could actually get even WORSE in the upcoming years. If you REALLY want a ring (that being the motivating factor above the extra cash as these guys are already multi millionaires and cash is always gonna be king) why in the world would you ever even consider signing elsewhere? And we thought Sharks 7, Oilers 0 was lopsided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 27 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: I don't know the NBA cap system all that well, so forgive my ignorance, but I feel like there has to be some workaround, no? Like, A guy could legitimately take the minimum or work a sign and trade to end up with one of those two? Maybe? I'm hearing a lot of talk about Melo going to the Cavs next year and it sounds it'd take some serious financial bamboozling and expiring contract'ing to get there, but it's still decently heavy talk, so... Again, just thinking out loud. Maybe the NBA would be better off if there were no free agency, or severely restrict player movement. It goes against my "always side with the labor" stance, but something drastic needs to happen for the NBA to really have parity and make things more interesting. Give each team the same amount to pay their players (for example, $90 million) and the team can divide that up however they choose, but all $90 million has to be dished out to the players. Expand the rosters to 18 so you have a deep-enough pool, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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