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Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:34 pm
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My guess is the Bucks didn't play him due to his lack of shooting. His offense can hurt a team if you actually need shooting from the 4 position.
I thought they traded him after the deal for PJ Tucker was set. To me, it was a roster space move, and they obviously preferred Tucker since they gave up assets to get him. I'd have been happy to add Tucker to the Suns, but I would've have advocated giving up anything to get him, and I'm not certain that he's really an upgrade over Craig right now.
Yes that’s correct, but he fell out of their rotation earlier in the year. He only played 18 games in Milwaukee.

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Craig>>>>>Tucker.

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Shabazz wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:06 pm
Craig>>>>>Tucker.
Tucker is a bigger name and perhaps WAS the better player, but right now he has a lot of D’Antony minutes under his belt, and we know first hand how players seems to fell of a cliff once they broke their MikeD limits. As much as it hurts me let go Cash after more than a decade as part of our team culture, it’s time to turn the page. Going after Craig for cash considerations versus Tucker for at least a second rounder, plus the salaries, it’s a no brainer.

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Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:36 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:34 pm
Mori Chu wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:00 am
My guess is the Bucks didn't play him due to his lack of shooting. His offense can hurt a team if you actually need shooting from the 4 position.
I thought they traded him after the deal for PJ Tucker was set. To me, it was a roster space move, and they obviously preferred Tucker since they gave up assets to get him. I'd have been happy to add Tucker to the Suns, but I would've have advocated giving up anything to get him, and I'm not certain that he's really an upgrade over Craig right now.
Yes that’s correct, but he fell out of their rotation earlier in the year. He only played 18 games in Milwaukee.
I feel like Milwaukee is running the "Building Around a Superstar" playbook Minnesota used with KG. That Tucker trade is just mind-boggling. And part of me holds back on knocking them for the Holiday trade, because at least they were able to jettison Bledsoe; still, they paid a steep price. And for what? I still don't think they make it out of the East.

And Giannis needs to realize that ultimately, he is the difference maker. That franchise needs him to be dominant in the playoffs and hands-down the best player on the court, and that didn't happen last year. His game is going have to evolve. He won't be able to get by on non-called travels and offensive fouls. It's good he has improved his 3 ball, but he is going to have to improve his mid-range jumper and speed up/smooth out his post game.
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Wow lol
Look at our DA, sounding a little more mature.... 8-) :)

I didn't comment in the Game Day thread but I am counting the Bulls game as part of this decent little stretch he is on. I'm in the crowd that thinks the 10pts n 4rebs doesn't really tell the story of how he played.
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INFORMER wrote:
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:11 pm
Split T wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:36 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:34 pm
Mori Chu wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:00 am
My guess is the Bucks didn't play him due to his lack of shooting. His offense can hurt a team if you actually need shooting from the 4 position.
I thought they traded him after the deal for PJ Tucker was set. To me, it was a roster space move, and they obviously preferred Tucker since they gave up assets to get him. I'd have been happy to add Tucker to the Suns, but I would've have advocated giving up anything to get him, and I'm not certain that he's really an upgrade over Craig right now.
Yes that’s correct, but he fell out of their rotation earlier in the year. He only played 18 games in Milwaukee.
I feel like Milwaukee is running the "Building Around a Superstar" playbook Minnesota used with KG. That Tucker trade is just mind-boggling. And part of me holds back on knocking them for the Holiday trade, because at least they were able to jettison Bledsoe; still, they paid a steep price. And for what? I still don't think they make it out of the East.

And Giannis needs to realize that ultimately, he is the difference maker. That franchise needs him to be dominant in the playoffs and hands-down the best player on the court, and that didn't happen last year. His game is going have to evolve. He won't be able to get by on non-called travels and offensive fouls. It's good he has improved his 3 ball, but he is going to have to improve his mid-range jumper and speed up/smooth out his post game.
Making moves to keep Giannis and stay a “contender.” But compromising title chances. They’ve locked up Giannis, so maybe they’ll start building smart, but giving up assets for PJ Tucker wasn’t a great start. They’ve sure emptied out their asset supply for the time being.

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Congrats to Monty! Much deserved




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Smh
I'm Madd at you for that Shel

Tsk lol
Either way, yea big Congrats to Monty but I'm sure He's not gonna get too happy on the farm
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If I ever hear that man's voice again, it will be too soon. Even if he is saying something good about our team. I just can't.

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bajanguy008 wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:23 am
Wow lol
Look at our DA, sounding a little more mature.... 8-) :)

I didn't comment in the Game Day thread but I am counting the Bulls game as part of this decent little stretch he is on. I'm in the crowd that thinks the 10pts n 4rebs doesn't really tell the story of how he played.
I'm with you. Ayton was impactful down the stretch. That's for sure. I've been encouraged by his play as of late.
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I don't know how to look this up, but I would be surprised if DA had more than 8 points all season in the clutch. So considering most of that came in these two recent games is a plus. It doesn't forgive his absence on the boards for the rest of the game, though.

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Indy wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:50 am
If I ever hear that man's voice again, it will be too soon. Even if he is saying something good about our team. I just can't.
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Scratching at an old scar ... Joe Johnson thinks he might have won an NBA title if he stayed with Phoenix...

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles ... 2_34524584
Window is open again ... blue skies ahead?

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Indy wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:50 am
If I ever hear that man's voice again, it will be too soon. Even if he is saying something good about our team. I just can't.
Yea its like fingernails on a Chalkboard. I turn ESPN radio off when he is on.

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LazarusLong wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:40 am
Scratching at an old scar ... Joe Johnson thinks he might have won an NBA title if he stayed with Phoenix...

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles ... 2_34524584
That's what I've been saying for years.
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Superbone wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:06 pm
LazarusLong wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:40 am
Scratching at an old scar ... Joe Johnson thinks he might have won an NBA title if he stayed with Phoenix...

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles ... 2_34524584
That's what I've been saying for years.
I think we all said it as soon as Saver didn't want to give him the 2 extra million.

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BAMF wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:34 pm
Superbone wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:06 pm
LazarusLong wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:40 am
Scratching at an old scar ... Joe Johnson thinks he might have won an NBA title if he stayed with Phoenix...

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles ... 2_34524584
That's what I've been saying for years.
I think we all said it as soon as Saver didn't want to give him the 2 extra million.
I thought it was 5. 50 vs 55 wasn't it?

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JJ wanted 50, Sarver wouldn't move from 45.

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I thought JJ came down just a bit and Saver wouldn't budge still.

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