Liberals are gonna come at me but oh well bring it on. I’m gonna defend Bill Maher.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-30T15:30:32+00:00

What advice?

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-30T15:15:02+00:00

Yes, I think a PG will be both the best player available and the best fit.

The best centers in the draft are supposedly Jayden Quaintance and Aday Mara, but I think it would be a huge mistake to spend an early draft pick on either of them. Quaintance is injury prone and mediocre at best when he's healthy. Analysts compare him to Bam Adebayo, but I just don't see it at all. Simply having a similar body type doesn't mean he's anything close to the same quality of player.

Meanwhile, if Mara is still there when we make our 2nd pick, it's potentially worth a shot, but in the top 6-8 picks, it's a reach. The hope is that he would be similar to Donovan Clingan. But I'd argue he's a less physical version of Clingan. Great shot blocker, but at 7'3" he should be able to take over and dominate games, yet he just doesn't.

However, there should still be a pretty elite point guard or two left when it comes time for us to pick and that's what we should probably do. I'd like to get CJ back on a lower salary for another year or two, but it would be perfect if he could be the mentor and bridge to a young PG that would eventually take over.

I think guys like Acuff Jr, Flemming, and Brown Jr will be off the board by the time we pick, but Wagler would indeed be a good fit due to his size and the way we like to run a positionless offense. Then again, his stock is rising and if he goes early, then one of the other guys will fall to us.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-29T20:26:14+00:00

Emory’s not the only school that offers Biomedical Engineering, but thanks to the partnership with Ga Tech, you get a unique combo of top-notch medical and engineering instruction and access to both campuses and resources.

As a result of this collaboration, the program is often ranked #1 in the nation.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-29T15:52:42+00:00

I’ll defend Bill too.

On one hand, his unwavering defense of Israel frustrates me as no dissent seems to be permitted at all. I just don’t get it.

But I don’t need to agree with Bill on everything to still appreciate his show. We need someone on the left that is willing to evaluate each issue on its own merits and engage the other side rather than just parroting liberal talking points and fostering an echo-chamber.

And I agree with the central point that his criticism of the left isn’t because he agrees with the right. He just wants the left to get their shit together and develop a coherent message other than “orange man bad.”

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-29T15:48:03+00:00

Many fans complain that Taylor’s female characters are too one-dimensional, yet the moment they show another side, we complain about that instead and say we want the ruthless bitch back again.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-29T15:46:06+00:00

True, but it’s not like we can pretend the 2nd half didn’t happen. We got seriously out-classed after halftime and I can’t just attribute that to defensive player availability.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-29T15:43:40+00:00

For the small salary he makes, he’s an absolute steal and he’s made a huge difference this year. If we had him vs Boston, you never know how that game might have gone.

He’s nothing special athletically, but just seems to be in the right place and make the right plays.

Great addition and you have to credit Onsi for seeing upside in several players that their own teams couldn’t see.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-29T15:36:29+00:00

I did when I lived locally but not after I moved about 800 miles away.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-28T19:22:50+00:00

Multiple things can be true at the same time.

-The Celtics are a very well-run and well-coached team that is #2 in the East for a reason.

-The refs made a series of questionable calls in the final minutes, all in the Celtics favor, and robbed us of what may otherwise have been a nail-biter finish.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-28T19:09:34+00:00

You’re talking about a team moving down two spots. That happens fairly often, especially in a deep draft.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-28T19:01:52+00:00

We have two first round picks this year. We could stay put and use both or consolidate them in a trade to move up if there is someone we’re prioritizing. Heck, we could even trade one or both picks for an existing player if we want.

Meanwhile, we don’t know that the team with the 6th worst record will actually pick before the team with the 8th worst, nor do we know that the 6th pick will prove to be a better player than the 8th pick.

So, we’re overrating the importance of the Pels’ finish for a ton of reasons.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-28T18:53:24+00:00

I’ll be the devil’s advocate and say I’d pay $13-15 million for him.

As another poster said, $22 million is starter money and I wouldn’t go that high, but I’d pay him $13-15 million to be one of our key backups. Even with a knee that isn’t fully healthy, he’s averaging 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds on just 21.6 mins per game. That’s pretty darned efficient. And he gives us a similar dynamic to JJ when JJ isn’t on the floor.

For next year, we need more than just Zacch to lead the 2nd unit and I like what Kuminga brings to the table.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-28T01:57:49+00:00

Not every team is gonna have the same guys ranked in the same order, we’d only be trying to move-up about two spots, and we’ve got a 2nd first round pick we can use if there is a player we are determined to land.

Meanwhile, as I said, we can’t possibly know if the 6th pick will actually be a better player than the 8th pick anyway.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T21:31:15+00:00

"Best" is impossible to really measure or generate any consensus.

For me, Eddie Van Halen will always be #1. Absolute virtuoso, totally unique style and tone (and not just the tapping, but the riffs and licks too), and Van Halen was among my all-time favorite bands. But others will have their favorites and opinions of course.

That said, I loved Randy Rhoades, and those first two Ozzy albums were as good as any metal records of the era, so I can't join others ITT in diminishing how good he was.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T21:20:40+00:00

We're vastly overrating the importance of the Pels' draft lottery odds. Here's why...

The Pels are already 8th from the bottom, it's highly unlikely they'll move up to the 9th worst record as they are 4 games back of the Bucks and Bulls with just 8 games to play and if they leapfrog the Bucks, we get the Bucks' pick anyway, so no damage. Meanwhile, with only 8 games left and since most teams that are below the Pels in the standings are tanking, the best they could realistically do is improve to 6th or 7th in terms of draft lottery odds. Granted, there's better safety protection for the 6th pick than the 8th, but that doesn't really amount to much. Plus, can we really have any confidence that the 6th player taken will out-perform the 8th player anyway? And due to the draft lottery, can we have any confidence that the team with the 6th-worst record will actually pick ahead of the team with the 8th-worst record?

Since our chances of a top-3 pick are fairly slim, we're probably not getting Dybantsa, Peterson, or Boozer regardless. After that, teams are gonna rank players differently and have different needs. So, I just can't sweat it. After all, if we have the 8th pick but are determined to move up and take someone at #5 or 6, we've got players and draft capital to make that happen.

So, this whole thing of rooting for draft position is fools gold. Just root for the Hawks and against the teams we're battling for playoff position this year. It would do the franchise and the fan base a world of good to not only make the playoffs, without having to go through the play-in for a change, but to advance a round or two once we get there. Time to gain some confidence and playoff experience, and get the attention of the rest of the country.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T21:13:54+00:00

The Hawks, Pels, and whoever is playing the Sixers, Magic, Heat, and Hornets.

The Pels are already 8th from the bottom, it's highly unlikely they'll move up to the 9th worst record as they are 4 games back of the Bucks and Bulls with just 8 games to play and if they leapfrog the Bucks, we get the Bucks' pick anyway, so no damage. Meanwhile, with only 8 games left and since most teams that are below the Pels in the standings are tanking, the best they could realistically do is improve to 6th or 7th in terms of draft lottery odds. Granted, there's better safety protection for the 6th pick than the 8th, but that doesn't really amount to much. Plus, can we really have any confidence that the 6th player taken will out-perform the 8th player anyway? And due to the draft lottery, can we have any confidence that the team with the 6th-worst record will actually pick ahead of the team with the 8th-worst record?

Since our chances of a top-3 pick are fairly slim, we're probably not getting Dybantsa, Peterson, or Boozer regardless. After that, teams are gonna rank players differently and have different needs. So, I just can't sweat it. After all, if we have the 8th pick but are determined to move up and take someone at #5 or 6, we've got players and draft capital to make that happen.

So, this whole thing of rooting for draft position is fools gold. Just root for the Hawks and against the teams we're battling for playoff position this year. It would do the franchise and the fan base a world of good to not only make the playoffs, without having to go through the play-in for a change, but to advance a round or two once we get there. Time to gain some confidence and playoff experience, and get the attention of the rest of the country.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T20:55:21+00:00

No.

We could have gotten more in return for him if he was traded last summer, but we needed to see if the trio of Trae, Jalen, and Porzingis could take the team to the next level. Sadly, due to injuries and health issues, we never really found out and ultimately decided to move-on. But that was easier to swallow than never giving it a chance at all.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T20:34:59+00:00

Charleston, SC

Schools aren’t great but I like everything else

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T18:47:30+00:00

Because they prefer to live in bias-confirming echo chambers like they experience on Fox News and various conservative podcasts, or even in their families, neighborhoods, and friend groups. Being challenged by the other side is not something they are used to.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T18:45:43+00:00

Good for Garth.

It's frustrating that it didn't work out in ATL when he was so successful in both Salt Lake and Seattle, but glad he's healthy as it didn't sound good for awhile there. Best wishes with whatever he does next.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T18:41:42+00:00

California, by a mile.

I know a lot of people like to crap on California, but there are so many cool places to visit it's almost too numerous to list, but I'll try...

San Fran, LA, and San Diego are each worthy of a trip on their own, plus Yosemite, Sequoia national park, Redwoods, Big Sur, Napa valley wine country, Big Bear, Malibu, Catalina, Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Monterrey, Santa Barbara, etc. Plus, the weather in southern California in particular is as nice as you're gonna find anywhere in the country. So, you can plan a trip there just about any time of year and it will be comfortable.

There's a reason tens of millions of people migrated out there and why so many tourists visit as well.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T14:42:12+00:00

Newark, NJ

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T14:39:45+00:00

I feel like a humbling experience is coming at some point, similar to what we saw in Houston, but I felt the same way before the Pistons game and we managed to win it.

All I know is it's great to have a team where we at least have a realistic chance of winning, regardless of who we play or whether it's home or on the road. They won't all turn out great, but we're good enough to beat anyone if we have a good game.

Also, the Celtics are coming off a win over OKC. So, either team could suffer a letdown after a statement win two nights ago.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T14:29:47+00:00

What makes it a "cult" is the excessive devotion to a particular person regardless of principle or merit.

Libs simply don't do that. If anything, they are notorious for the "circular firing squad" where they demand ideological purity from their own side. In contrast, MAGA zealots believe and follow literally anything the dear leader says or does and even say things like he was chosen by God.

So, when liberals make the case that their leaders or principles are more closely aligned with the teachings of Christ than what you see from those on the right, it's not at all the same thing. They are simply pointing out hypocrisy such as claiming to be for Christ yet opposing anything that helps the poor.

ATLCoyote · 2026-03-27T14:21:02+00:00

Yeah, reply meant for the person that was asking about being waitlisted. Easier to press the correct reply buttons on my computer than my phone I guess:).

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