2017-2018 Official Season Discussion Thread

[JJZFL 618]

5 hours ago, HeHateMe said:

“If we make a trade it will likely be a deal that helps us 3-4 years from now not this year or next” 

This is the best quote I’ve heard from Hammond. He’s finally 100% realized just how awful this roster is. No quick fix half assed moves. Gotta do it the right way. 

Only problem I have with that is setting such a low bar for himself.  Kind of a built in excuse if the team is terrible for 4 more years.  I can't see how you change the culture that way.

[TheNameIsOrlando 310]

29 minutes ago, Tank Vogel said:

 

It's shooting a ball...how does this even happen in such a short time? He has shot the ball the same way for what 10+ years? Changes his shot for 6 months and now can't shoot or go back to his old shot? It's so weird. 

[Magicman28 295]

1 hour ago, Tank Vogel said:

 

Is it because of the shoulder?

[magicdoc1 261]

1 hour ago, JJZFL said:

Only problem I have with that is setting such a low bar for himself.  Kind of a built in excuse if the team is terrible for 4 more years.  I can't see how you change the culture that way.

Not only that, but His statement can also mean that:

1. He will not be making any move and let the contracts run their courses.  

2. Sign 1-2 years (with second year as a team option) contracts during the next 2-3 summers, 3. Continue to be a bad team to further gather lottery picks in the next two to three years

4. Convince the fans to trust the process so he can secure a 4 year contract.

[Soul Bro 1,419]

4 hours ago, Jay Magic said:

 

I don’t think we’re chasing Kemba. So sorry, P4TW.

[Magicfan1987 266]

7 hours ago, Magicman28 said:

Tank for Zion!

Lol tank for fetus!

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

10 hours ago, TheNameIsOrlando said:

It's shooting a ball...how does this even happen in such a short time? He has shot the ball the same way for what 10+ years? Changes his shot for 6 months and now can't shoot or go back to his old shot? It's so weird. 

It makes no sense! 

 

 

[Magicman28 295]

6 hours ago, Magicfan1987 said:

Lol tank for fetus!

Lol Some scout prospects. We scout healthy swimmers. 

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

8 hours ago, Soul Bro said:

I don’t think we’re chasing Kemba. So sorry, P4TW.

 

[Soul Bro 1,419]

4 minutes ago, Payton4thewin said:

 

Hahaha

[The Neighborhood Bully 266]

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Paul George‘s impending free agency remains one of the biggest NBA stories, and it might have become more interesting because of a Russell Westbrook interview this week.

The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s All-Star Game representative voiced frustration about George being passed over. More importantly, the player many considered a Thunder one-and-done connected Westbrook’s comments with his own free agency.

“Russ is the reason why this [free agency] decision is becoming even more easier to make, is the character Russ [has],” George told ESPN. “A stand-up guy, and he has his teammate’s back.”

It almost sounds here like George is hinting he’d like to stay in Oklahoma City despite being a Los Angeles-area native. The Pacers shipped him to one of American pro sports’ smallest markets because he wasn’t going to re-sign in Indiana, so it would certainly be interesting if he did agree to stay in Oklahoma City.

As ESPN’s Royce Young notes, George said Westbrook’s decision to sign a four-year extension in September made his decision “easier.” The reigning MVP’s vigorous defense of George’s All-Star qualifications looks to have played a part in furthering this bond between the new teammates.

https://www.fanragsports.com/paul-george-hints-at-free-agency-future/

George staying in OKC could have the Lakers throwing a max offer to AG.

[Tank Vogel 191]

9 minutes ago, Magicman28 said:

Lol Some scout prospects. We scout healthy swimmers. 

We just measure and pick the longest one