2017-2018 Official Season Discussion Thread

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

27 minutes ago, JJZFL said:

That's true.  But those numbers are skewed by the fast start that we had, which turned out to be unsustainable.  Some of the other points being made above are also correct, but the conclusion that we were "thriving" with Ross is just wrong.  We were well into our tailspin by the time he went out.

But the tailspin was more started by being down to 1 or 0 point guards leading into both point guards playing hurt, no isaac, and an extremely tough schedule that's kind of unusual.  

[JJZFL 618]

2 hours ago, ?4thewin said:

But the tailspin was more started by being down to 1 or 0 point guards leading into both point guards playing hurt, no isaac, and an extremely tough schedule that's kind of unusual.  

Partly, yes.  But one of those PG's was Payton, who we're probably better without.  While it was a tough stretch, at the time most felt we should have won at least 3-4 of those 9 games.  Had we done that and not had the 9 game losing streak, the whole season might have turned out differently.  My only point is that Ross being there, and playing a good number of minutes, didn't stop us from falling apart.

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

1 hour ago, JJZFL said:

Partly, yes.  But one of those PG's was Payton, who we're probably better without.  While it was a tough stretch, at the time most felt we should have won at least 3-4 of those 9 games.  Had we done that and not had the 9 game losing streak, the whole season might have turned out differently.  My only point is that Ross being there, and playing a good number of minutes, didn't stop us from falling apart.

We're better without Payton. I'm not sure we're better with Simmons at point than payton 

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

Does isaac have the weakest ankles of all time? Hurt again

[magicdoc1 261]

14 minutes ago, ?4thewin said:

Does isaac have the weakest ankles of all time? Hurt again

I dont think he had an issue in college or highschool with the ankles. 

I dont think is anything serious. We need to shot him down and work on improving his propioception skills. He will be ok.

I guess.

[billy5783 14]

24 minutes ago, ?4thewin said:

Does isaac have the weakest ankles of all time? Hurt again

I think this Summer is key in getting him the proper conditioning and strength training he needs to have a successful career. Start it now by shutting him down.

[Ibn Battuta 127]

Seems like whiteside wants out. If the heat are looking for salary relief they can take Ross and Vuc. We could give whiteside all the touches he wants. 

[Mauro Pedrosa 1,031]

1 hour ago, ?4thewin said:

Does isaac have the weakest ankles of all time? Hurt again

Yes

[jmmagicfan 299]

1 hour ago, ?4thewin said:

Does isaac have the weakest ankles of all time? Hurt again

You know who else missed a lot of time his first couple seasons with "weak ankles", Steph Curry. After his first season or two, people were wondering if he would amount to anything, and now look. Isaac is a young man who is still growing, and hasn't had a lot of time to build strength, give it a little time. 

[A Better DJ & Photographer 456]

6 minutes ago, jmmagicfan said:

You know who else missed a lot of time his first couple seasons with "weak ankles", Steph Curry. After his first season or two, people were wondering if he would amount to anything, and now look. Isaac is a young man who is still growing, and hasn't had a lot of time to build strength, give it a little time. 

Steph seems to miss some time every year with ankle issues. 

[Magicpassion 4]

2 hours ago, ?4thewin said:

Does isaac have the weakest ankles of all time? Hurt again

I can’t help but wonder if his growth plates still being open according to previous info is effecting him. I remember him talking about the pain of growing in recent years. They say he can be 7’ 1”., but he definitely needs to spend a lot of time in the gym this summer. 

[fan for too long 2 530]

2 hours ago, Magicpassion said:

I can’t help but wonder if his growth plates still being open according to previous info is effecting him. I remember him talking about the pain of growing in recent years. They say he can be 7’ 1”., but he definitely needs to spend a lot of time in the gym this summer. 

Gym and lots of protein and calcium. He makes Durant look thick.