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2 (66.7%)

Total Members Voted: 3

Voting closed: June 13, 2022, 11:38:11 PM

[chipstern]

Fuck Zack Levine

[elephant]

Happy with what I'm seeing from RJ this year. Seems smarter, more fluid on the court and, of course, shooting threes like a sniper. Two big questions: Can he continue to play at this high level? And how does he play in the last few minutes of tight games. I've pointed out that he's hasn't shown the ability to rise to the occasion, instead missing baskets, turning the ball over and just an assortment of psychological mistakes.

But I'd love him to succeed.

I've got no complaints about anyone yet. Love how Julius fought back from some shaky games.

I am starting to get some Thib moments though. Like how Grimes makes 3 threes in as many minutes late in the 3rd quarter....and doesn't take another shot in the game? He was taken out at the start of the quarter and didn't come back in until just a few minutes left? WTF?

And Chip, what do you think the plan is for Fournier? I know they see him as a trade chip, but there's no way he can just fester on the bench another year, without a toxic vapor of dissent developing. They gotta do something, no?

[facilitatorn]

It saves wear and tear on Evans legs and might help extend his career. If he was itching to play he would offer some money back so we could buy him out and he could find a team. We may break the bubble wrap against Washington and Charlotte though Thibs being Thibs we may just see more Donte and Hart if RJ and Grimes miss time.

Nice to have the road wins against Atlanta salted away.

[Kam]

Here are my personal rankings.   I'm not a big believer in the new look Bucks or Heat.  Indy still had much to prove but is dangerous.  Cleveland will remain a media darling that sums up to less than the sum of its parts.

Tier 1:  These teams are head and shoulders above the pack and should meet in the ECF:

Boston
Philly

Tier 2:  These teams have a chance to make the 2nd round and avoid being swept:

Milwaukee
New York
Indy
Miami
Cleveland

Tier 3: These teams will fight to hope to stay out of the play-in:

Atlanta
Brooklyn

Tier 4:  Play-in hopefuls:

Orlando
Toronto
Chicago*  Could tank and drop to tier 5
Charlotte* Could tank and drop to tier 5

Tier 5: Lotto dreamers:

Pistons
Wizards

[chipstern]

Not a clue as to how it plays out between Thibs and Fourneir.

But coming off the bench, IQ, Hart and The Big Ragu have taken all his minutes. 

[elephant]

Tier 1:  These teams are head and shoulders above the pack and should meet in the ECF:

Boston
Philly

Tier 2:  These teams have a chance to make the 2nd round and avoid being swept:

Milwaukee
New York
Indy
Miami
Cleveland

It's early, but I'd definitely reverse Philadelphia and Milwaukee.

[elephant]

It saves wear and tear on Evans legs and might help extend his career. If he was itching to play he would offer some money back so we could buy him out and he could find a team. We may break the bubble wrap against Washington and Charlotte though Thibs being Thibs we may just see more Donte and Hart if RJ and Grimes miss time.

Thibs helping Fournier save wear and tear on his legs is an amusing thought (tho don't think Evan laughing).

But I'm not ever looking at his perspective. With the Villanova brotherhood and Thib's tight rotations, the team seems close. You want to keep things that way.

[chipstern]

I think Philly is better than Milwaukee.

Dame is an offensive juggernaut, but I think Milwaukee really misses Holiday's defense and chemistry.

When Knicks fans pine and whine for SUPERSTARS, well, Lillard and Harden may prove to be cautionary tales. 

[elephant]

I think Philly is better than Milwaukee.

Dame is an offensive juggernaut, but I think Milwaukee really misses Holiday's defense and chemistry.

When Knicks fans pine and whine for SUPERSTARS, well, Lillard and Harden may prove to be cautionary tales.

Aw, come on man. What did Damien do to be grouped with the likes of Harden?

[facilitatorn]

Milwaukee looks like it functioned better with Holiday who is a marked upgrade in Boston over Smart. That is what has Dame in the conversation. For all the pop of Dame does he still have two way value?

I do not want a trade for a supa-dupa-star. I want a big wing swing forward defensive menace who has game that exceeds his reputation and salary. I hope Evan and some marginalia are enough to get it done.

[carlos123]

Milwaukee looks like it functioned better with Holiday who is a marked upgrade in Boston over Smart. That is what has Dame in the conversation. For all the pop of Dame does he still have two way value?

I do not want a trade for a supa-dupa-star. I want a big wing swing forward defensive menace who has game that exceeds his reputation and salary. I hope Evan and some marginalia are enough to get it done.

Afraid Evan has close to zero value right now.

Thanks, Thibs.

[elephant]

Afraid Evan has close to zero value right now.

Thanks, Thibs.

Well, he was France's top scorer in the World Cup. That's something.

[elephant]

I'm just saying with Dame and Milwaukee....you've got to give it little time.

[elephant]

Boston looks great though. Addition of Porzingis seems like a great fit.

(will definitely take the Knicks 7 games to beat them in the Eastern Finals)

[chipstern]

I think Philly is better than Milwaukee.

Dame is an offensive juggernaut, but I think Milwaukee really misses Holiday's defense and chemistry.

When Knicks fans pine and whine for SUPERSTARS, well, Lillard and Harden may prove to be cautionary tales.

Aw, come on man. What did Damien do to be grouped with the likes of Harden?

Haha