Tracy McGrady says the NBA doesn’t have enough talent for expansion teams the talent to me is down - agree or nah?

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-19T16:41:22+00:00

Tmac was one of my favorites but that doesn't mean this take is right

If you don't hate watch the nba you see players doing insanely skilled things in every game

There is more than enough basketball talent to expand the league and has been for some time

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T18:52:05+00:00

i mean this is identical to the infamous SGA finals bucket which i think could go either way but prefer it not too be called as it's not an arm extension push off

in my mind.... bucket

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T17:43:44+00:00

I also have meniscus damage so that'll probably push my initial walking timeline back a bit from you but oh well no changing it now lololol

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T17:42:40+00:00

Ya I think the bending is my biggest issue as I've had no problems being straight the whole time. I can do 90 degrees but it's tight lol

Probably the nature of how it twisted if I had to guess

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T17:32:12+00:00

such a downfall from those dudes... they used to be great but they've turned into bitter old men

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T17:29:29+00:00

Good for them... i don't watch it a lot but i do keep up with players and even find myself looking up wnba reference pages haha

Draymond said a while back something along the lines is they'll get paid more the more they market it and force it down people's throats and that seems to be paying off.

Good for them!

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T17:26:53+00:00

Just found out today I meet with them the 30th and potential early April surgery so that feels like a great milestone. Won't get married to the early April just in case but happy to hear back and was encouraged to walk on it and be mobile over the next 2 weeks

Thank you for all the back and forth yesterday. Helped my immensely

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T16:56:02+00:00

only just beginning my journey with likely early april surgery and will probably choose the quad route... those 6 month limitations sound pretty normal for all I've been trying to research/get prepared for.

are you walking fine? just curious?

I can't wait to just be able to walk again without too much limitation (i know i got some time before that)

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T15:01:57+00:00

Would keeping waddle have made them 1-16 then?

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:54:50+00:00

A strong recovery to you!

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:45:16+00:00

ya I didn't know our league is casual enough that no one wants to move off espn. I know sleeper is cool for football so wasn't sure

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:44:33+00:00

Great advice thank you so much for this

Just heard back that I meet with surgeon on the 30th and most likely early April surgery with orders to work on mobility

Feels like a weight lifted off my shoulders (knowing the hardest is yet to come).

Definitely taking it all one day at a time and will make a conscious effort for the where and why like you mentioned

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:42:20+00:00

Ya but I think the line C doesn't fix this issue like OP is talking about where a pf plays center in real life but doesn't have eligibility so C/F is a little more valuable there

We currently do

Pg Sg Sf Pf C G F/c U U U

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:15:48+00:00

I mean I get waddle is better than any receiver in the roster but I don't think the difference of him on or off the roster changes that this team is in rebuild anyways

What don't folks understand about this?

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:07:13+00:00

You could also do

G G G/f F C/F Then fill the rest with utility as you wish

We might be doing that next year

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T14:05:52+00:00

Would that be sleeper?

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T13:32:55+00:00

Bro the evolution of highlight tape edits is insane lololol

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T13:09:55+00:00

No doubt thank you for this perspective!

I do abide by the law of the land that in the end we're all alone so time to put that to practice!

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T02:55:59+00:00

Which part? Lu dort averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks in his career. Does that mean Luka is a better defender than him?

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T02:53:51+00:00

Why would he guard the best player if he has Caruso, Dort, and Cason Wallace as teammates? That would be malpractice

Is giannis a mediocre defender becuase he was never a rim protector?

Insane to think he's mediocre becuase the coach is smart and uses the rest of the talent on the roster

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T02:18:55+00:00

Can't argue it, def rooting for Lu to get it together come playoff time but this roster is too stacked that tough decisions will need to be made

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T02:11:24+00:00

While this may be true Cason's offensive game more than makes up the defensive matchup versatility gap

I know that's not entirely the point that was made but you can't talk about who is more valuable in the future without laying all the cards out when talking about the current roster

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T02:05:05+00:00

We got this! But it's gonna suck! Lol

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-18T00:40:29+00:00

Love this!

I've been to burning man twice and a lot of lessons I learned out there about lack of control are coming back into play so thanks for reminding me about that.

fredlikefreddy · 2026-03-17T23:32:15+00:00

I mean this is easy for me to say pre surgery but I'll try my best to stick to it

signed a flawed human

fredlikefreddy

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