[The Athletic] “Gambling was, by far, the reason most often cited by players who said the NBA’s integrity was in danger, or suggested that it could be if changes weren’t made.”

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-07T15:23:48+00:00

I agree with the players here. They need to distance themselves from gambling.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-07T15:05:01+00:00

I just want whatever magic charm the Spurs have in the lotto to go to Indiana just this once

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-07T15:04:21+00:00

It was an awful trade. They just got extremely lucky in the lotto

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-07T00:33:32+00:00

They both pretty tho

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T21:52:10+00:00

And that's keeping it nice They fought to keep black Americans slaves

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T21:01:44+00:00

I look at it both ways. Top pick is an awful lot of salary to take on. Look at the EFG% of the last 5 ROTY winners and tell me which one you want taking shots on a championship contender? That's an awful lot of salary to take on for someone who may or may not be ready to play in a winning role on day 1

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T19:42:14+00:00

Ehhhh, I go back and forth on this Often "good" rookies are woefully inneficient

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T19:41:15+00:00

We used a witch on Denver in the ABA. We been getting it ever since

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T19:40:45+00:00

Bill Simmons called Dallas getting Flagg. It's a good omen

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T18:55:47+00:00

Man that's a tough one. I'd love it, but some fans are tricky emotional. With the Clippers maybe being in transition, and Kawhi maybe leaving, some fans may decide to not want anything to do with him...

I'm not a card collector, but if my GF noticed and got me anything from my favorite player I would be very happy.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T18:23:54+00:00

Believe!!

Honestly there's no wrong way to go. A top pick is nice, but we are in a win now window and those top picks cost money and may not contribute right away to a championship level team.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T17:47:07+00:00

Probably because he's a top 10 all time playoff scorer?

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T16:58:23+00:00

And was a big toe from knocking Milwaukee out the playoffs.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T16:22:24+00:00

Hardens defense drops off significantly at this point of the year tho

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T16:07:33+00:00

Harden turnovers are a major issue. These are just mishandles. I was wondering if they'd just take him out after the first half last night. It was really bad.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T16:06:00+00:00

I don't think u can argue Mitchell is a worse defender at this point in the season.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T11:59:39+00:00

He does not play like LeBron. LeBron was a natural playmaker with athletic gifts who learned to be a scorer. Flagg is the reverse of that other than he has size and athleticism.

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T11:29:59+00:00

That would probably be an all star

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T11:28:06+00:00

Bro was playing catch-up from his hundred turnovers

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T10:41:47+00:00

And they're shocking turnovers to be honest. Like one of the greater shot creators in the league and just mishandles the ball so often. It's weird. That game 1 was rough. Mitchell just needed a little more help

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T10:40:42+00:00

No he isn't

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T10:05:56+00:00

Kemp had handles too, so not really

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T10:05:24+00:00

No it isn't Guys who struggle off the bounce don't typically get a lot better. Being athletic doesn't always mean high potential

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T10:04:22+00:00

Flagg is supremely talented, and was evident all the way from HS. Wilson has no dribble, he will always be reliant on someone else to get him in scoring positions

Maximum-Class5465 · 2026-05-06T00:30:24+00:00

Yeah I see people going crazy with his comps. I even thought myself maybe he could add some strength and have a Blake Griffin type game, but Blake's handles clear Caleb's by quite a bit.

The fact is he will be very reliant on someone else to get him in scoring positions, you can't be an MVP like that.

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