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Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:54 pm
by specialsauce
INFORMER wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:13 pm
specialsauce wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:47 am
Aztec Sunsfan wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:53 pm
INFORMER wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 7:25 pm
ShelC wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:44 pm
Or max 3 guys and sign journeymen, vets on minimum deals like the Heat. Cuz Sarver ain't gonna pony up the dough.
Exactly. The Suns have their 2 max guys, and that's who we are going to have to carry us. Needing a third star just means there's a problem with the two that you have.
Post of the year candidate right here.
It’s cute, but it’s just hating to hate
Say that to Lebron Wade and Bosh
Or Curry Thompson Durant Green
Those are terrible comparisons. Those guys came together to go from playoff teams/contenders to champions. Shoot, Curry, Thompson, and Wade won a championship without a third star. You're talking about adding a third star to help a duo that hasn't even had a winning season nor made the playoffs. Come on.
What? No YOU come on!!
You said they aren’t good enough if they need a third star.
I’m showing you examples where teams had 3 stars to win championships.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:57 pm
by Indy
Yes but that was to win a ring. Not just win 30 games.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:01 pm
by INFORMER
Exactly, Indy.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:17 pm
by specialsauce
You guys are off. The goal is obviously to win a championship.
And none of those guys were 22-23 years old together. You’re judging these guys at a much younger age with unfair expectations.
Another year of experience, add a third star (Dame Lillard - not saying that’s realistic) and some smart role player additions and to me it’s a championship contender
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:24 am
by Indy
specialsauce wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:17 pm
You guys are off. The goal is obviously to win a championship.
And none of those guys were 22-23 years old together. You’re judging these guys at a much younger age with unfair expectations.
Another year of experience, add a third star (Dame Lillard - not saying that’s realistic) and some smart role player additions and to me it’s a championship contender
Are you saying if we added Dame to this roster we would be competing for a ring next year? I would think adding him would cost us either Ayton or Booker plus other assets.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:39 pm
by specialsauce
Indy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:24 am
specialsauce wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:17 pm
You guys are off. The goal is obviously to win a championship.
And none of those guys were 22-23 years old together. You’re judging these guys at a much younger age with unfair expectations.
Another year of experience, add a third star (Dame Lillard - not saying that’s realistic) and some smart role player additions and to me it’s a championship contender
Are you saying if we added Dame to this roster we would be competing for a ring next year? I would think adding him would cost us either Ayton or Booker plus other assets.
If we could somehow get him using Kelly , rubio and 2 unprotected first round picks, I could see us as a legitimate contender. If Book and Ayton continue to grow as they have. We instantly become an attractive destination for FAs as Book and Dame are two highly respected players in the league and with Monty and a clear commitment to winning .
Maybe we don’t make it further than the 5th seed next year but I think the year after we’re legit contenders.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:34 pm
by Split T
I think what he’s saying is your not even starting a conversation with Portland about Dame unless Booker or Ayton is on the table. Even then, why would they say yes unless Dame has asked out.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:05 pm
by Cap
Split T wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:34 pm
I think what he’s saying is your not even starting a conversation with Portland about Dame unless Booker or Ayton is on the table. Even then, why would they say yes unless Dame has asked out.
Dame probably would ask out, if he knew it meant playing with Booker.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:06 pm
by specialsauce
Split T wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:34 pm
I think what he’s saying is your not even starting a conversation with Portland about Dame unless Booker or Ayton is on the table. Even then, why would they say yes unless Dame has asked out.
They’re saying we add a third star to Booker and a Ayton and were only winning 30 games
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:00 am
by Indy
specialsauce wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:06 pm
Split T wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:34 pm
I think what he’s saying is your not even starting a conversation with Portland about Dame unless Booker or Ayton is on the table. Even then, why would they say yes unless Dame has asked out.
They’re saying we add a third star to Booker and a Ayton and were only winning 30 games
No, we are saying if you need a 3rd star to get to 30 wins, your other two stars are not stars. It would be one thing if you are a top 4 team in the conference and just can get through to the finals. Then you make a trade to bring in another star to push you over the top.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:03 pm
by specialsauce
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:00 am
specialsauce wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:06 pm
Split T wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:34 pm
I think what he’s saying is your not even starting a conversation with Portland about Dame unless Booker or Ayton is on the table. Even then, why would they say yes unless Dame has asked out.
They’re saying we add a third star to Booker and a Ayton and were only winning 30 games
No, we are saying if you need a 3rd star to get to 30 wins, your other two stars are not stars. It would be one thing if you are a top 4 team in the conference and just can get through to the finals. Then you make a trade to bring in another star to push you over the top.
You’re not going to add the required role players to get to being a top 4 team without having significant star power where FAs will want to join. Not when you’ve sucked for a decade and your image has taken a hit.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:52 am
by Indy
it might be more about the fact that we don't have a credible/liked owner, and no stability in the FO or on the bench.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:16 am
by virtual9mm
Folks, you know that we are still dealing with a young team, and that young teams usually don't win many games, right?
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:58 am
by O_Gardino
virtual9mm wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:16 am
Folks, you know that we are still dealing with a young team, and that young teams usually don't win many games, right?
+1
Young teams have a lot of ups and downs.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:05 am
by Indy
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:58 am
virtual9mm wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:16 am
Folks, you know that we are still dealing with a young team, and that young teams usually don't win many games, right?
+1
Young teams have a lot of ups and downs.
The Celtics and Pacers are two of the top 5 least experienced teams in the league (along with us, Minny, and the Bulls). As far as straight age instead of NBA experience, the Celtics are older than us by 6 months, and the Nuggets are older than us by 12 months.
(I was surprised to learn we are the lightest team in the league)
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:10 am
by Superbone
Indy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:05 am
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:58 am
virtual9mm wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:16 am
Folks, you know that we are still dealing with a young team, and that young teams usually don't win many games, right?
+1
Young teams have a lot of ups and downs.
The Celtics and Pacers are two of the top 5 least experienced teams in the league (along with us, Minny, and the Bulls). As far as straight age instead of NBA experience, the Celtics are older than us by 6 months, and the Nuggets are older than us by 12 months.
(I was surprised to learn we are the lightest team in the league)
Weight-wise?
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:50 am
by Mori Chu
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:00 am
No, we are saying if you need a 3rd star to get to 30 wins, your other two stars are not stars. It would be one thing if you are a top 4 team in the conference and just can get through to the finals. Then you make a trade to bring in another star to push you over the top.
I don't totally buy into this line of thinking. You can't always blame the top 2 guys for the team's result. This is especially the case when one or both of those top players missed a significant number of games this season. And the top 2 guys (and team overall) are super young, so there is bound to be natural improvement.
It's entirely possible that a team with Booker and Ayton as its two best players could win, say, 60 games. But it'd probably be 4-5 years from now when they're both closer to their primes, and with a good supporting cast and strong coaching staff around them. If Book were 31 and Ayton were 28, I'd be there with you in saying they may or may not be able to carry a team. But it's too soon to say for me.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:01 am
by Indy
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:50 am
Indy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:00 am
No, we are saying if you need a 3rd star to get to 30 wins, your other two stars are not stars. It would be one thing if you are a top 4 team in the conference and just can get through to the finals. Then you make a trade to bring in another star to push you over the top.
I don't totally buy into this line of thinking. You can't always blame the top 2 guys for the team's result. This is especially the case when one or both of those top players missed a significant number of games this season. And the top 2 guys (and team overall) are super young, so there is bound to be natural improvement.
It's entirely possible that a team with Booker and Ayton as its two best players could win, say, 60 games. But it'd probably be 4-5 years from now when they're both closer to their primes, and with a good supporting cast and strong coaching staff around them. If Book were 31 and Ayton were 28, I'd be there with you in saying they may or may not be able to carry a team. But it's too soon to say for me.
We have been so brutal the past decade we are cool with such low expectations...
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:02 am
by Indy
Superbone wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:10 am
Indy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:05 am
O_Gardino wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:58 am
virtual9mm wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:16 am
Folks, you know that we are still dealing with a young team, and that young teams usually don't win many games, right?
+1
Young teams have a lot of ups and downs.
The Celtics and Pacers are two of the top 5 least experienced teams in the league (along with us, Minny, and the Bulls). As far as straight age instead of NBA experience, the Celtics are older than us by 6 months, and the Nuggets are older than us by 12 months.
(I was surprised to learn we are the lightest team in the league)
Weight-wise?
yeah. I thought it was an interesting thing to rank teams on.
Re: Game Day: Warriors (12-47) @ Suns (24-36), Sat 2/29/20
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:13 pm
by Mori Chu
Indy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:01 am
We have been so brutal the past decade we are cool with such low expectations...
I don't think I have low expectations. I'm just trying to have realistic hopes for how good the team is and what it can be. If anything I think I'm a bit of an optimist. I think our current team core can be pretty darn good if we keep them together and let them learn and grow together. I do want them to make improvements to the roster, but I don't think they have a low long-term ceiling if Booker and Ayton are our two best players.