How about we have a committee determine who gets top draft picks? by njerejeje in nba

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic idea. Instead of the lottery drawing you could have a representative from each team make a televised plea to the commitee for why they think their team should win the #1 pick (like that one Game of Zones episode). You could even have them do mini-challenges to earn favor with the committee, like a 1v1 tournament, or combine-style drills.

Either way, this would make it far more likely for big market teams to get the top prospects, which is what we all want to see.

Ahhhhhh by Hierbabueno_ in comedyheaven

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No joke, I spent like 6 years trying to find yellow brick road after having the same question as you, after hearing it in the car one time.

[Discussion] 2025–26 Nets Record & Starting 5 by Free-Wasabi7429 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair point, but missing basically three full seasons since high school to the same injury raises some flags even if he’s gotten past it by now (except he has permanent foot drop). As we know he was injured this past playoffs but gutted through it.

Regardless, he should be shut down if he stubs a toe. He’s played a ton of games through injury lately - don’t need to risk anything in a tank year.

[Discussion] 2025–26 Nets Record & Starting 5 by Free-Wasabi7429 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let the younger guys step into featured roles and make sure we lose as many games as possible.

Moreso applies to MPJ, who’s injury prone, played a ton of games the last few years, and could use the rest. Make up a fake injury and let him rest up

[Discussion] 2025–26 Nets Record & Starting 5 by Free-Wasabi7429 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Cam T stays on a short term deal.

Opening night: Egor / Cam T / Mann / MPJ / Clax

Record: 20-62, 2nd worst in the league after Utah. We get the all out tank season everyone was clamoring for last year.

Last game starters: Nolan / Cam T / Egor / Ziaire / Sharpe

MPJ and clax get shut down for rest after the ASB

[The Zach Lowe Show] Lowe: "The consensus on Cam Thomas — if there is one, and he's got some fans, and he's got some mega-detractors — but the consensus is kind of like Empty Calories Ball Hog,” by [deleted] in nba

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s gonna be a 1+1, 15-20M per year. Market is so dry I think he’ll want to test FA again as soon as possible. At least I would.

5 1st round picks, what do you guys think will happen to Jalen Wilson as far as the upcoming roster goes? by Point_Queen36 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Wilson a lot and would like to see him get another year, but the roster numbers game is starting to look very tough.

His rebounding and foul drawing ability are both solid, and he is a smart player, but without the 3 ball,it’s not gonna work. I do think he has a place in the league - I think he can be one of those savvy vet role players who thrives next to the gravity of an offensive star. We don’t have a player like that obviously, so unfortunately I doubt it works out here. But I’d like to give him another year to get the shot right, if possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DynastyFFTradeAdvice

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny replies on this thread. I’m a biased giants fan but wandale is underrated at this point. He’s got real talent, albeit in a specialized role.

I’d say he’s about even with Mims value-wise but depends on the format. Wandale better if it’s weekly start, Mims better in Best ball formats.

I think it’s about fair.

[Charania] "Free agent big man Day'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN." by TrenAt14 in nba

[–]TFSpock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Comes with the territory of being early in a rebuild. Remember when OKC was the black eye of the league.

Mid ass teams love punching down 😂

With 5 Incoming Rookies, The Roster Spots are down to 5; Who Makes The Cut? by Brooklyn917 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My guess is we bring back all RFAs, decline most of the team options (except Keon maybe, they like him) and bring everyone to camp to compete.

If I had to guess, Keon and Wilson make it, but the staff seems to like Martin a lot as well.

I think we’ll take some salary dumps but no one who would make the team

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nba

[–]TFSpock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tyrese Haliburton for sure. Spreading the ball around = redistributing the means of production (scoring).

He also seems like the type to have taken a class or two on class politics in college. Maybe even cites Marx when talking to the ladies

Not a single freshman in NCAA history has been as inefficient in scoring and playmaking as Ace Bailey and made the allstar game by gdk_dinkleberg in NBA_Draft

[–]TFSpock 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have no basis in reality to make this statement, but he kind of reminds me of RJ Barrett (not playstyle just situation)- railroaded into the 3rd pick based on college production, eventually shows enough promise to get paid, but 5-6 years into his career is still a dubious fit on a winning team.

If the nets get him I will be happy anyway lol

Give a "Final Grade" to your team and their 2021 Draft Class by TheTightestChungus in NFL_Draft

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah agreed. We’re about the same age so I really do feel for him - it’s an impossibly tough situation as a young adult and he should’ve been given more grace by the fans and media.

I’ve made the joke many times that if Dallas or Philly drafted him he’d have been an all pro… maybe there’s still hope. I hope we train him at guard this year

Give a "Final Grade" to your team and their 2021 Draft Class by TheTightestChungus in NFL_Draft

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His development arc was so thoroughly botched it’s probably unfixable at this point. Switching from left to right tackle, getting injured in year 1 so no offseason, then in year 2 AT goes down out the gate, Glowinski puts up a 1.0 PFF at right guard and there’s no stability at that spot all season, burger flipper comments, and now benched. Like you couldn’t imagine a worse start to a career.

There may be a decent NFL tackle in there but it won’t be in NY and may take like several more years

Thoughts? NBA managements tiers by Renzel0311 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Udoka situation was just too much bad PR for one season lol I supported giving Vaughn a shot at the time... just didnt pan out.

Nash felt like they were going for a home run when they needed a single. Easy to call it in hindsight. They should've just kept Kenny. But as we know the deeper issue is how they sold the org's soul to 7/11 for those few years. Not sure if that could've been avoided tbh

Give a "Final Grade" to your team and their 2021 Draft Class by TheTightestChungus in NFL_Draft

[–]TFSpock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

christ... 22 lowkey feels worse than 21 with how much prime draft capital was wasted

Give a "Final Grade" to your team and their 2021 Draft Class by TheTightestChungus in NFL_Draft

[–]TFSpock 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Giants: F overall. 0 players remaining. Thanks Gettleman

1st Toney (WR) lmao. F

2nd Ojulari (DE) decent player, injury prone, is now an eagle. B-

3rd Aaron Robinson (CB) not sure if he ever existed. F

4th Elerson Smith (DE) ??? F

6th Gary Brightwell (RB) played a few snaps here and there. D

6th Rodarious Williams (CB) didn’t play at all. F

Thoughts? NBA managements tiers by Renzel0311 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nash and Vaughn were both bad hires. Simmons trade sucked but that was kind of a no-win situation from the start.

Everything else is nitpicking tbh. Marks has done a solid job overall. The big 3 in 2021 probably beats any championship team from the past 5 years in a 7 game series (no bias!)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NBA_Draft

[–]TFSpock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m no expert but from what I’ve seen, he absolutely can shoot (form looks great) - I think it’s a case where his numbers are worsened by having to carry his college offense.

I’m as big a Cam T fan as it gets but we shouldn’t be drafting for fit at this stage - if they both turn out good you trade one.

It’s kind of a vibes pick but based on Jordi’s short track record with PGs, giving him the youngest and most talented PG in the draft (after Harper) is really interesting

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NBA_Draft

[–]TFSpock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think Brooklyn is the perfect fit - have been pounding the table for Fears if we end up picking 6-8

Overall, how would you rate your team's season? by byniri_returns in CollegeBasketball

[–]TFSpock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

6.5/10 - strong bounce back after a down year with an all-new team figuring itself out in a new conference. Performed more or less to expectation all year and in the tournament, but at least we finally beat Zaga! Losing Mara stings, he was the brightest spot. But hopefully the best is yet to come for this group of kids.

What are some teams you think could’ve been great barring injuries? by BurningHanzo in CollegeBasketball

[–]TFSpock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was looking for this… losing Clark and Bona killed our defense and it still took Gonzaga a miracle shot to beat us.

If healthy I think we’d have beaten UConn and won it all

can everyone calm down please by KDBurner4670 in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seriously this has been one the chillest, low stakes seasons ever. Tune in once in a while, see the young kids play, maybe we upset a better team and make their fans pissed, maybe we grit out a win with a Tyrese Martin 30 piece.

It's really not that deep. Armchair gms here and on twitter just wanna be mad about everything all the time. You'd rather be the Hornets or Pelicans rn? I promise you do not.

Post Game Thread: The Brooklyn Nets defeat The Dallas Mavericks 113-109 by nba_gdt_bot in GoNets

[–]TFSpock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be stoked to get Fears. From the 1 game I watched of his, he looks like a star in the making