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Would anyone take Frank for #32?
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Knicks Twitter has stanned hard for Frank because they refused to believe he was taken as a big triangle point guard for Phil's offense. I think some here like him but he's been the Knicks' version of Dragan Bender. Literally the same start in the league, same issues, same non-factor on the court (Knicks fans have him as a HOF defender already tho). But he's not a PG, can't shoot at all, is too timid, and seemingly always injured. He's kind of your standard 6-5/6-6 swing that can play pretty good defense 1-3 but gives you nothing on offense.
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so that's a no from you
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Ugh if we trade anything for him...
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I’d trade josh Jackson for him...
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Dude, but wait until he gets going. Ask OG.ShelC wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 6:43 amKnicks Twitter has stanned hard for Frank because they refused to believe he was taken as a big triangle point guard for Phil's offense. I think some here like him but he's been the Knicks' version of Dragan Bender. Literally the same start in the league, same issues, same non-factor on the court (Knicks fans have him as a HOF defender already tho). But he's not a PG, can't shoot at all, is too timid, and seemingly always injured. He's kind of your standard 6-5/6-6 swing that can play pretty good defense 1-3 but gives you nothing on offense.
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If Davis had 5 years remaining on his contract, I would consider it.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 12:20 amThe potential is there, but the sure thing is better by definition. DA would need to turn into an almost different player (mentally, above all) to reach AD's level. I love having DA and don't have regrets despite Luka showing a ton, but Anthony Davis is an MVP candidate in his prime. Would be a little like not trading for Barkley because you love Horny. I get it, but you gotta.
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He's special to me and his mother!Superbone wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 9:18 amDude, but wait until he gets going. Ask OG.ShelC wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 6:43 amKnicks Twitter has stanned hard for Frank because they refused to believe he was taken as a big triangle point guard for Phil's offense. I think some here like him but he's been the Knicks' version of Dragan Bender. Literally the same start in the league, same issues, same non-factor on the court (Knicks fans have him as a HOF defender already tho). But he's not a PG, can't shoot at all, is too timid, and seemingly always injured. He's kind of your standard 6-5/6-6 swing that can play pretty good defense 1-3 but gives you nothing on offense.
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There is word that the Pelicans may be looking to trade Zion for another superstar to pair with Jrue and AD to convince AD to stay. I'm not exactly sure which superstars are available. This could be very interesting. Who do you think they are targeting? Who would be better than Zion for them?
They could have nearly a max slot available in cap space if they don't have the #1 pick, Randle opts out, and they stretch Solomon Hill. Could they trade Zion and Moore for say Donovan Mitchell and Korver's non-guaranteed contract? Or maybe Beal is available in a trade. I don't know who will be or will not be available.
They could have nearly a max slot available in cap space if they don't have the #1 pick, Randle opts out, and they stretch Solomon Hill. Could they trade Zion and Moore for say Donovan Mitchell and Korver's non-guaranteed contract? Or maybe Beal is available in a trade. I don't know who will be or will not be available.
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Griffin has talked about trying to keep Davis since day one. I hope he doesn't. NO doesn't need to spend more assets trying to keep Davis happy. It'll be tough to build a winner if they keep dumping good players for guys who don't want to be in NO. Instead, I'd love to see them get some assets in return.In2ition wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 8:17 amThere is word that the Pelicans may be looking to trade Zion for another superstar to pair with Jrue and AD to convince AD to stay. I'm not exactly sure which superstars are available. This could be very interesting. Who do you think they are targeting? Who would be better than Zion for them?
They could have nearly a max slot available in cap space if they don't have the #1 pick, Randle opts out, and they stretch Solomon Hill. Could they trade Zion and Moore for say Donovan Mitchell and Korver's non-guaranteed contract? Or maybe Beal is available in a trade. I don't know who will be or will not be available.
Listen to this: The last 1st round pick they kept was Anthony Davis. They've been scrambling instead of building, and it hasn't worked out for them.
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Can’t imagine they’d get somebody that would help them more than Zion. Zion will be a stud right away.
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I agree that they should have kept their picks and tried to build around Davis a couple years in the lottery while clearing space to attract FAs when they felt that young core was ready to start to compete, but they didn't. I don't think there is a FA or draft pick that's as good as AD, so losing him is going to be a huge blow to the franchise. If they can add two more stars that make sense next to AD and Jrue, and go out and compete for a title next year, you would think that AD would change his mind about the franchise. He can't really think that the Lakers front office has been doing the right things in a better way than what Griff has been doing lately to change things in NO, can he?O_Gardino wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 8:50 amGriffin has talked about trying to keep Davis since day one. I hope he doesn't. NO doesn't need to spend more assets trying to keep Davis happy. It'll be tough to build a winner if they keep dumping good players for guys who don't want to be in NO. Instead, I'd love to see them get some assets in return.In2ition wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 8:17 amThere is word that the Pelicans may be looking to trade Zion for another superstar to pair with Jrue and AD to convince AD to stay. I'm not exactly sure which superstars are available. This could be very interesting. Who do you think they are targeting? Who would be better than Zion for them?
They could have nearly a max slot available in cap space if they don't have the #1 pick, Randle opts out, and they stretch Solomon Hill. Could they trade Zion and Moore for say Donovan Mitchell and Korver's non-guaranteed contract? Or maybe Beal is available in a trade. I don't know who will be or will not be available.
Listen to this: The last 1st round pick they kept was Anthony Davis. They've been scrambling instead of building, and it hasn't worked out for them.
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Zion for Lebron?
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Yikes.
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By the numbers, you're absolutely right. There's no draft or trade scenario that will bring back a guy who scores, rebounds, and defends like AD. But in the last 6 years, they've only been above 34 wins twice. I have a tough time thinking they can't win 40 with Zion, Tatum, and Brown or some other good offer.In2ition wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 8:59 amI agree that they should have kept their picks and tried to build around Davis a couple years in the lottery while clearing space to attract FAs when they felt that young core was ready to start to compete, but they didn't. I don't think there is a FA or draft pick that's as good as AD, so losing him is going to be a huge blow to the franchise. If they can add two more stars that make sense next to AD and Jrue, and go out and compete for a title next year, you would think that AD would change his mind about the franchise. He can't really think that the Lakers front office has been doing the right things in a better way than what Griff has been doing lately to change things in NO, can he?O_Gardino wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 8:50 amGriffin has talked about trying to keep Davis since day one. I hope he doesn't. NO doesn't need to spend more assets trying to keep Davis happy. It'll be tough to build a winner if they keep dumping good players for guys who don't want to be in NO. Instead, I'd love to see them get some assets in return.In2ition wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 8:17 amThere is word that the Pelicans may be looking to trade Zion for another superstar to pair with Jrue and AD to convince AD to stay. I'm not exactly sure which superstars are available. This could be very interesting. Who do you think they are targeting? Who would be better than Zion for them?
They could have nearly a max slot available in cap space if they don't have the #1 pick, Randle opts out, and they stretch Solomon Hill. Could they trade Zion and Moore for say Donovan Mitchell and Korver's non-guaranteed contract? Or maybe Beal is available in a trade. I don't know who will be or will not be available.
Listen to this: The last 1st round pick they kept was Anthony Davis. They've been scrambling instead of building, and it hasn't worked out for them.
Like you say, If they can add two studs, they probably should. I just don't believe that they can add the studs and the role players they would need to compete. It feels like the same treadmill they've been on.
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Zion buys them time...just get the best offer you can to build around Zion. They don’t need to win 50 games next year. Just show promise and let that team grow around Zion. He’s locked up for 8-9 years essentially. Just do it right this time and don’t make stupid decisions to chase wins.
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Interesting idea though... What could they hall for Zion? Could they get an elite shooter... Do they have the salaries to send back for a stud?
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I think it's naive to even say he's "essentially" locked up for 8-9 years. Looking at the recent history of the top players in the league, New Orleans should feel lucky if they have Zion when he's at the peak of his prime.Split T wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:37 amZion buys them time...just get the best offer you can to build around Zion. They don’t need to win 50 games next year. Just show promise and let that team grow around Zion. He’s locked up for 8-9 years essentially. Just do it right this time and don’t make stupid decisions to chase wins.
I also don't understand this narrative of stupid decisions by the Pelicans front office. They certainly weren't perfect (Solomon Hill), but their biggest move(s) weren't stupid. IIRC, Cousins and AD were playing pretty damn well together right up to the point that Cousins suffered a completely unpredictable injury. Most people thought the Randle and Mirotic moves would work out better, and maybe they would have if AD (and Klutch) didn't sabotage their entire season in January.
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They were 27-21 (56%) with Couisins and 21-13 after his injury (61%). I don't think it was unpredictable that Cousins would leave after his contract or that his contribution wouldn't show up in the standings.Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 3:39 pmI think it's naive to even say he's "essentially" locked up for 8-9 years. Looking at the recent history of the top players in the league, New Orleans should feel lucky if they have Zion when he's at the peak of his prime.Split T wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:37 amZion buys them time...just get the best offer you can to build around Zion. They don’t need to win 50 games next year. Just show promise and let that team grow around Zion. He’s locked up for 8-9 years essentially. Just do it right this time and don’t make stupid decisions to chase wins.
I also don't understand this narrative of stupid decisions by the Pelicans front office. They certainly weren't perfect (Solomon Hill), but their biggest move(s) weren't stupid. IIRC, Cousins and AD were playing pretty damn well together right up to the point that Cousins suffered a completely unpredictable injury. Most people thought the Randle and Mirotic moves would work out better, and maybe they would have if AD (and Klutch) didn't sabotage their entire season in January.
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No one turns down the rookie max extension.Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 3:39 pmI think it's naive to even say he's "essentially" locked up for 8-9 years. Looking at the recent history of the top players in the league, New Orleans should feel lucky if they have Zion when he's at the peak of his prime.Split T wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:37 amZion buys them time...just get the best offer you can to build around Zion. They don’t need to win 50 games next year. Just show promise and let that team grow around Zion. He’s locked up for 8-9 years essentially. Just do it right this time and don’t make stupid decisions to chase wins.
I also don't understand this narrative of stupid decisions by the Pelicans front office. They certainly weren't perfect (Solomon Hill), but their biggest move(s) weren't stupid. IIRC, Cousins and AD were playing pretty damn well together right up to the point that Cousins suffered a completely unpredictable injury. Most people thought the Randle and Mirotic moves would work out better, and maybe they would have if AD (and Klutch) didn't sabotage their entire season in January.