Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, Magicman28 said: And watch Monta end up on ours I doubt it. Most teams were probably there because it was happening a couple blocks away from summer league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Magicman28 said: 15-16 years ago...One team... I would also argue the 2014 Spurs when Duncan and Parker were basically role players at that stage and Leonard was only in his second year. I remember watching the series it was a thing of beauty, the ultimate in selflessness and playing for the team. It was truly beautiful basketball. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 MCW is basically Nitilika, just older, but he’s only on a 1 year deal. We have to maintain as much flexibility as possible seeing how we have virtually none now barring a trade. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Magicpassion said: I would also argue the 2014 Spurs when Duncan and Parker were basically role players at that stage and Leonard was only in his second year. I remember watching the series it was a thing of beauty, the ultimate in selflessness and playing for the team. It was truly beautiful basketball. Yeah but they were so offensively skilled those two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, Magicman28 said: Yeah but they were so offensively skilled those two. Plus the team had continuity and had been together for a long time which is what we have bought into. I think we will be pleasantly surprised at what our guys are capable of. We definitely need to define our back court though. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Magicpassion said: Plus the team had continuity and had been together for a long time which is what we have bought into. I think we will be pleasantly surprised at what our guys are capable of. We definitely need to define our back court though. Eh, DJ is not Tony Parker. I like continuity but our continuity isn’t like that Spurs team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 DJ takes a lot of crap, but his numbers aren’t that bad and I believe he was one of the best 3 pt shooters in the league this year as well as getting our team in their sets and being a great mentor on and off the court. It disappoints me that he doesn’t get the credit by most that he deserves. I love the guy and hope we can keep him around on the cheap after his contract is up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, Magicpassion said: Plus the team had continuity and had been together for a long time which is what we have bought into. I think we will be pleasantly surprised at what our guys are capable of. We definitely need to define our back court though. Yeah we definitely need to address those spots. We just need to be smart about it. We have time. No need to rush into bad moves today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, Magicpassion said: DJ takes a lot of crap, but his numbers aren’t that bad and I believe he was one of the best 3 pt shooters in the league this year as well as getting our team in their sets and being a great mentor on and off the court. It disappoints me that he doesn’t get the credit by most that he deserves. I love the guy and hope we can keep him around on the cheap after his contract is up. Saying he’s not Tony Parker isn’t giving him crap. He is what he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 True, he was #2 behind Curry for 3 pt %, one of the best pg for assist/turnover ratio and a pretty good pick and roll player, but you’re right he definitely doesn’t stack up to TP in his prime. I wasn’t directing that to you, but in general. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odin 137 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/a-better-way-to-evaluate-nba-defense/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app An interesting different measurement of defense that tries to put the NBA tracking stats into context. It still isn't perfect, but helps paint another picture of defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueMagicFan07 651 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 58 minutes ago, Magicpassion said: DJ takes a lot of crap, but his numbers aren’t that bad and I believe he was one of the best 3 pt shooters in the league this year as well as getting our team in their sets and being a great mentor on and off the court. It disappoints me that he doesn’t get the credit by most that he deserves. I love the guy and hope we can keep him around on the cheap after his contract is up. ^^^This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites