Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jay Magic said: WE WILL DUMB TEAM We're actually tanking though. And we play teams with actual nba players going forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtDan2012 201 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, ?4thewin said: We're actually tanking though. And we play teams with actual nba players going forward. It'll be interesting to see what some of these kids do against real NBA lineuups. Birch has been solid, but I'd like to see more of Artis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billy5783 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, ?4thewin said: We're actually tanking though. And we play teams with actual nba players going forward. WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! WE OBVIOUSLY SHOULD HAVE ONLY PUT 4 PLAYERS ON THE COURT FOR THE SECOND HALF TO SECURE THE L!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notguilty 45 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 Once again , it’s hard to be dissapointed when Artis, Birch and Mario are leading the way - something to look forward to! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-Mac 80 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 I think Gordon got a concussion he should sit out the rest of the season. That should help the tank!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 611 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 If they want to lose, put Vuch back in. I hope they don’t, though. I’d really like to see how Birch looks with the starters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 7 hours ago, JJZFL said: If they want to lose, put Vuch back in. I hope they don’t, though. I’d really like to see how Birch looks with the starters. We're better without vucevic on average but I think vucevic gives us a better shot to win a single game. He could go off for 5 threes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicdoc1 261 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 Mario is going the get paid this summer. I dont see us retaining him the way he is currently playing. Bad Bad move by our GM! Just Bad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 25 minutes ago, magicdoc1 said: Mario is going the get paid this summer. I dont see us retaining him the way he is currently playing. Bad Bad move by our GM! Just Bad. Ultimately I don't really think mario fit what we were going to do going forward as it seems like he does play better as a four. Ideally you want a rotation similar to what we're doing now with mario and Gordon going forward with Gordon and isaac where you have them start together, isaac subs out at 6 minutes and subs back in as Gordon's backup close to the end of the first quarter. So Gordon and isaac will split the minutes at 4 and isaac will get the rest of his starters minutes at 3. This is what Lillard and McCollum do in Portland at 1 and 2. While i don't think mario is an ideal piece going forward. What he does provide is an interesting asset in trades. That's where not picking up his option gets dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odin 137 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, ?4thewin said: Ultimately I don't really think mario fit what we were going to do going forward as it seems like he does play better as a four. Ideally you want a rotation similar to what we're doing now with mario and Gordon going forward with Gordon and isaac where you have them start together, isaac subs out at 6 minutes and subs back in as Gordon's backup close to the end of the first quarter. So Gordon and isaac will split the minutes at 4 and isaac will get the rest of his starters minutes at 3. This is what Lillard and McCollum do in Portland at 1 and 2. While i don't think mario is an ideal piece going forward. What he does provide is an interesting asset in trades. That's where not picking up his option gets dumb. I would like it if we keep Mario. I think, if our young guys continue to improve, that he could be an intriguing piece, though he does seem to take up a similar space as Isaac. The issue is that I think it would probably take a more creative mind than Vogel to be able to fit them all together, though I think if we played Isaac some spot minutes at center, a la Durant, that would free up more minutes at PF-SF for Mario. Also, I still don't think Isaac will be ready for too heavy of minutes next year. I see him maxing out at around 28 minutes. Playing Isaac at center some though would likely mean getting rid of Biyombo and/or Vuch and not drafting a center (unless both are gone). The way I could see it possibly working out: SF: Isaac 16 Mario 22 PF: Gordon 34 Isaac 8 Mario 6 C: Isaac 4 This would leave about 10 minutes at SF for Fournier and/or Simmons (or new player). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicdoc1 261 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, ?4thewin said: Ultimately I don't really think mario fit what we were going to do going forward as it seems like he does play better as a four. Ideally you want a rotation similar to what we're doing now with mario and Gordon going forward with Gordon and isaac where you have them start together, isaac subs out at 6 minutes and subs back in as Gordon's backup close to the end of the first quarter. So Gordon and isaac will split the minutes at 4 and isaac will get the rest of his starters minutes at 3. This is what Lillard and McCollum do in Portland at 1 and 2. While i don't think mario is an ideal piece going forward. What he does provide is an interesting asset in trades. That's where not picking up his option gets dumb. Mario is a great rotational player. I agree with you. He plays that sf/pf position the best. I know we have Isaac and Gordon but so far he has been the healthiest of the bunch. He will be needed. To make matter worse, I do not see us draftting a PF/Center as we will end outside the top 5. Mario can help us solidify that PF position. I see us drafting Young and I am ok with that. Letting Mario go for nothing just hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalina Maria 64 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 Losing Mario will haunt us. He’s very diversified. I trust management will find a way to get him on a clever contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites