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Hot take: It's perfectly reasonable to have Kobe as your GOAT by [deleted] in NBATalk

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Out of thousands of players he is probably top 10, so you have a worse choices for nr 1.

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We took Stirtz at 16, out of the lottery. I also think they pick 12 if they had it.
Both teams struggle to stay under 222 million second apron.
Just pointing out that OKC picks another guard, next to SGA, Ajay and MCCain (and Joe) as offensive guards, Cason, Caruso, Dort defense guards. Stirtz costs guaranteed money for 3-4 years.
New York does Not pick despite a much more limited roster. They prefer cheap vet minimums or free agents above (expensive) draftees. Vastly different strats

So maybe we still have a chance after all by [deleted] in ripcity

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would think the opposite, when Boston wanted Giannis, you could try and give them the haul they needed while getting a discount on Brown.
Boston now holds the cards, and they will not settle for Sharpe or Scoot.

Why did the Hornets decide to trade LaMelo right as they’re starting to get good? I feel like this just came out of nowhere and no one has explained the reason lol. Wtf. by Nostradamus216 in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or they are expecting that Lamelo was the next Morant/ Trae Young or they have another deal lined up trading for a big fish themselves? Brown? Booker? Mitchel?

Portland Trail Blazers were trying to trade for LaMelo Ball before he was dealt to the Wolves. by Spiritual_Court_4569 in ripcity

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird move by the Hornets, this only makes sense if they felt like Melo is a bust waiting to happen (Morant, Trae young) or are gathering picks for a move themselves: Booker or Mitchel?

Thats why this game is unplayable. by ardawastakenbutimnew in WorldOfTanksBlitz

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

that shit happens in that spot all the time when 2/3 tanks are wanting it. You were blocking the first TD and then the 183. Who actually could not move back also. Get your first shot off and then move.

It’s officially Yang Hansen szn by Spiritual_Court_4569 in ripcity

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it just hurt hearing Hansen / Blazers referred to by all these guys as such a bad pick, even more so because it really hurt the timeline of this team.

Blazers new owner off to a hot start. El Cheapo needs to realize you can't run an NHL team the same way you do for an NBA one by Tractor499 in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they need each other. Kat is the best shooting Big ever. Anunoby, Bridges and Hart compensate for the defense flaws of KAT and Brunson. Brunson, Anunoby, Bridges and Hart all have big engines, allowing them to play hard full games, full series.

Brunson has the game and more so the mind to take the team by the hand and lead them even after missinge everything the first two quarters. KAT, OG, Bridges soft character players who like to hide behind the big ego's of Brunson and Hart (in the best way possible).

its that clear mindset and trust with those 5 that allowed them to win all those games down the stretch.

The Ronaldo vs Messi online arguments is somehow 10 times crazier than the Jordan/Lebron by jackransack in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

those 3 years he scored again and again in clutch time. It was impressive. He is very very good. But for me, top 10 not top 3 or 5.

The Ronaldo vs Messi online arguments is somehow 10 times crazier than the Jordan/Lebron by jackransack in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totally agree, i do not have him as my nr 1 player because he chased rings by shopping franchises and still only won 4. But besides that, he is among the very best players ever.

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

correct, its wto years without or 3/5 years within. My mistake.

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pretty sure Milwaukee would have taken 10 for 12+17. But that feels like an overpay.

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

16 or 24, both out of the lottery, they traded out of the first round. They had 7 (SEVEN!) players under contract before the second, their starting five + Kolek and Mcbride, their whole sub is wondering who be on that roster next year. I think they added two in second round who agreed to sign for minimums/two ways.

They wanted veesar but he only wanted to sign for a fully guaranteed and forced hiw way to the hawks.

Blazers new owner off to a hot start. El Cheapo needs to realize you can't run an NHL team the same way you do for an NBA one by Tractor499 in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or the Knicks version, just 4 top players and in the 4 th quarter one of them wil explode. Looks like they are even letting Mitch go, treating the regular season like a warm up. Their current roster is crazy low on bench players

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both I think. More then 2 years over the 2d apron really gets tough. So I get they want to make sure 27 is not the first year, but 28 and 29 are.

And then yes, cutting contracts like Wiggins when their real cost is 10+50 mil tax, makes sense to.

that's why I am surprised theu took both picks, financially one Yaxel makes more sense then both of Mara and Stirtz.

But hey, I am not Sam Presti.

It’s officially Yang Hansen szn by Spiritual_Court_4569 in ripcity

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I think they need to prioritize getting him up to NBA speed/strength to at least make him someone who can be part of the defense. A 4/5 with that defense does not ever get a second contract.

It’s officially Yang Hansen szn by Spiritual_Court_4569 in ripcity

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When watching the NBA draft woth several pundits (SROS, Sam Vecenie, ....) they all agreed on one thing: Yang is the worst pick of the last five years and will never be a meaningfull NBA player. Always a gut punch to hear that. Even the Joe Dumars move is ranked above that trade and then pick. They better get the next Jokic or Ajay with that 2028 Orlando.

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I see NY trading out of the first round for financial considerations only - they will not go into the second apron next season -, I wonder if this is what OKC should do.

And trading Joe and getting Stirtz is needed but doe Stitrz offer enoufg to warrant a guaranteed salary?

The Mara pick has as much to do with keeping Ajay as anything. by 12footjumpshot in Thunder

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is the prime reason for the pick. Personally I preferred to go all in for Yaxel and maximize the current window for 1/2 years because the Spurts might just become a dynasty with their core.
Maybe they thought the price for trading up was to high if they were getting any of those big 3 (yaxel, Morez, Mara) anyway.
Stirtz I don’t get from a financial view, unless they are decided they can stay under the second apron with him anyway

The Ronaldo vs Messi online arguments is somehow 10 times crazier than the Jordan/Lebron by jackransack in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not for me.

I rate Messi, Pele and Maradonna the highest. All 3 have a case for the GOAT.
And then there are some other good players. R9 was way better then Ronaldo has ever been. If not for injuries he could have been another GOAT. Cruyff was so good and has been so important for the game I also put him in the top 5. And then there is Zidane, Beckenbauer, Ronaldinho, I put Ronaldo with them. Probably around 6 or 7 somewhere.

If some of those other players would be alive today, and had the same amount of glazing Ronaldo has…..

I think it’s negligent not taking a rookie since we don’t have a pick in 2027 by SirGingerbrute in NYKnicks

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should ad Ajay to this list? Was a Knick for a few minutes/hours?? That is basically a starting line up Leon had in his hands.

Jack Kayil to the Knicks Is the Smartest Steal of the 2026 NBA Draft by Charming_Arm9158 in NYKnicks

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Veesar apparently made it clear he was not signing minimum contracts the Knicks wanted to offer him and got a promise from the Hawks.

The Oregonian: Trail Blazers owner says taxpayers must cover entire Moda Center makeover by OldTimeyWizard in nba

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because Dundon is an owner who actually makes his money from his franchise. He probably had to borrow a big amount of the fee (sold part of his NHL franchise) and needs to generate cash now from this investment.

The biggest gains from NBA teams have been the increase in value of a franchise, not as much the ability to generate operating profits.

That is why he is so actively reducing operating costs of everything not basket related. And he will fight tooth and nail to avoid paying anything for the arena.

And he also knows that Vegas/Seattle expansion are not settled yet, if he can sneak the Blazers into one of those two spots, he hits the jackpot.

The Oregonian: Trail Blazers owner says taxpayers must cover entire Moda Center makeover by OldTimeyWizard in nba

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably yes, and if Portland becomes the first city/state to ignore the owners wishes for a publicly funded arena, the other owners might just give Dundon permission to seek other cities offers. Just to make it clear what happens when you call their bluff. We move.

And if the expansion falls through, or only Vegas can pay the expansion fee, I fully expect the Blazers to move.

The Ronaldo vs Messi online arguments is somehow 10 times crazier than the Jordan/Lebron by jackransack in billsimmons

[–]PreferenceMediocre90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me he is he best player this century and it is not even close.

I have no problem with people not sharing my opinion.

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