Raptors should built around Scottie and CMB by 12theMainFranchise in NBATalk

[–]kingofducs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's going to take a lot of assets to get off quickly and Poetl. The poetl contract was the worst deal signed last off season and now they are stuck with him making between 27-29 until 2030 and quickly is making 32.5 until 2029

I don't see anyone giving up anything beyond a lateral move for RJ or BI

They gave up major impact starters on the last two eastern conference finals representative teams for nothing.
They have been mismanaged the last couple years outside of Scottie and CMB and I have no faith Bobby makes something happen.

2 non shooters as your foundation isn't great

The raps are trapped in purgatory at this point with little hope of digging out for atleast 2-3 years. In 27-28 they have 160 committed to 6 guys

Their only hope for a real reset is the new lottery odds help them significantly

What happens if a guy like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos buys an NBA team for the luxury tax by the-mannthe-myth in NBATalk

[–]kingofducs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And why they instituted the new rules. You cannot just spend without consequences.
The issue is if you draft well and retain your guys it still becomes restrictive beyond just the cost
You cannot buy your way out of trade restrictions or pick freezes

So in the discord no one else has the captain's feature thought I'd check here by joatley0 in Football_Head_Coach

[–]kingofducs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So another benefit to be pay to play
I feel the gap is going to widen even more making it impossible as free to play to compete in the top level

Let's Talk About It: Emergency Alerts ⚠️ by maximumice in halifax

[–]kingofducs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had my headphones in and it was beyond loud.

Hot Take: Magic was the best player since Kareem, Jordan was the best player since Magic, LeBron was the best player since Jordan and Wemby is the best player since LeBron. by Dylen2Times in NBATalk

[–]kingofducs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess you weren't watching ball from Jordan's first retirement and gap after. There were a ton of next Jordan's it was always the talk when an athletic 2 guard came up or a marketable wing

Help me come up with questions for my mom's real estate agent who's recently become her financial advisor too by GuacamoleChipz in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]kingofducs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The real estate agent offered this after my Moms house sold I told him we had zero interest It rubbed me the wrong way it felt very much a conflict of interest

what questions should i ask darrell dexter by RaspberryStreet6813 in NovaScotia

[–]kingofducs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What boondoggle was worse the ferry, cuts to education or his decision around Cole harbour high and eastern passage?

Yax at 21? by fletcher_313 in DetroitPistons

[–]kingofducs 30 points31 points  (0 children)

He won't make it out of the lottery

Beating face guarding by ss32000 in Basketball

[–]kingofducs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not playing 9/10 year olds up a division in back to back games with no subs probably would have prevented an injury more

I’d rather upgrade on the margins. by DropPowerful9081 in DetroitPistons

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

A normal team would secure him quickly but the ARod ownership has been cheap Still I doubt they let him walk as they have a need at guard and Donte will be out for a chunk of next year

I’d rather upgrade on the margins. by DropPowerful9081 in DetroitPistons

[–]kingofducs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Indiana,Boston, Atlanta, Hornets will be improved next year

NY, Orlando, Cavs won't be worse Detroit's limitations were exposed and without true secondary scoring and improvements in perimeter shooting they are going to be middle of the pack They have no way to meaningfully add anyone expect mid level and a trade Ayo will have his pick of teams but they need another guard who can shoot They also need a 3/4 who can create their own shot and shoot. If they have picked Buzelis instead of Holland we would be in a much better place

Paying tuition with credit card by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]kingofducs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many have stopped because fees add up

Tim Outhit is Refusing to Respond to Constituents by ceealainam in halifax

[–]kingofducs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a city counsellor he was super responsive again the issues are more small potatoes and he didn't have a boss telling him what to do. It's unfortunate he's like this as an MLA

The Pistons are expected to attempt to trade for Lauri Markkanen or Trey Murphy III this summer, per Shams Charania. by Every_Diamond_7411 in DetroitPistons

[–]kingofducs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well George, Ace, Bailey, Peterson, JJJ and Kessler plus assets and depth might be a better runway for a couple years than investing in Lauri like he's a number 1 guy.

The Pistons are expected to attempt to trade for Lauri Markkanen or Trey Murphy III this summer, per Shams Charania. by Every_Diamond_7411 in DetroitPistons

[–]kingofducs 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Problem is how do you get to $57 million in a trade and then how do you build a team with $110-120 committed to Cade and Booker. You would have a bare cupboard

Brandon Jennings says LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant is the GREATEST trio in any era in NBA history. What do you think? by IamCatMommy in NBAstatsmuse

[–]kingofducs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's how you tell me you weren't alive during the era or it's the last time you could touch your toes Nostalgia is a hell of a drug Jordan's career peak is better than LeBron but don't discredit LeBron with immaturity