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Who will win Game 5 of the NBA Finals?

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


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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27390 on: January 09, 2024, 12:22:17 PM »
Words matter. When the typically thoughtful Facilitatorn called young Hyland a punk, I objected because that term harshly designates things that (I believe) in no way fits Bones Hyland.

When you followed by saying the guy "sucks." Well, you know, that's the kind of casual web shit that you typically rail against. I asked how much you saw the guy play. Don't recall an answer.

Anyhoo.

Bones was playing for the Clippers before a certain player named Harden went to the team. Then he got relegated to the bench. I don't recall you correlating DNP w/basic suckitude when Mr. McBride didn't get into games.
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27391 on: January 09, 2024, 12:32:58 PM »
I do not remember weighing in on Hyland. I do not think of him as a punk. I hope you have misattributed that. If not I retract it.

I would say Bones has not demonstrated the defensive chops or the ball control and discipline to improve our roster or crack our rotations. For a guy like that I would rather take a chance in the draft.

If we are going to tinker with this team again, finding someone healthy who can play credible drop coverage behind Hartenstein would help us avoid falloff when he sits. That should be the type of player we target.
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27392 on: January 09, 2024, 01:46:41 PM »
Shit!

My bad. You never said that. Chip did.

Sorry for the careless attribution.
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« Reply #27393 on: January 09, 2024, 01:50:24 PM »
Found an article in Clickbait land,  discussing post Trade deadline buyout candidates.

Two identified as "of interest" to the Knicks?

Gordon Hayward
Kelly Olnyk.
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27394 on: January 09, 2024, 02:14:56 PM »
Thought your Hyland-McBride juxtaposition interesting.

The difference?

Deuce did not publicly throw hissy fits in frustration as per his usage. 

Kept his powder dry, did his work, and stayed ready for an.opportunity. 

Bones made a public stink, disrespected his team mates. 

Perhaps I am a blowhard.  You make a good case. 

However, Bones is a one dimensiona no D  chucker, now buried on the Clippers bench.
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« Reply #27395 on: January 09, 2024, 05:16:42 PM »
Whatever happened in Denver, the man is not on the bench in L.A. because he disrespected or disrespects anyone.

By all accounts, he's handling it the right way. They like the young guy.

But you know....let's move on.
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27396 on: January 09, 2024, 05:34:13 PM »
Quote from: elephant on January 09, 2024, 05:16:42 PM
Whatever happened in Denver, the man is not on the bench in L.A. because he disrespected or disrespects anyone.

By all accounts, he's handling it the right way. They like the young guy.

But you know....let's move on.

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« Reply #27397 on: January 09, 2024, 10:58:02 PM »
I like the blowouts. They preserve the starter legs and give the bench mob reps. Seems like Hart, Grimes and Deuce might be able to adequately cover anything we might have asked of RJ or IQ.

I would not mind gunning for a buyout guy or possibly a glut cut after a trade if one reaches us on waivers. Gordy and Kelly might be pie in the sky.

I like that our mainstays in this rotation are sturdy guys who give and take a pounding pretty well compared even to NBA standards. Picture this group with a healthy Mitch and a game ready rookie from the next class. As fun as it is, it could get even better without a reaching overpay.

I am loving how this team is connecting right now. Big chefs kiss.

The Mavs tomorrow will be a much much stiffer test.
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« Reply #27398 on: January 10, 2024, 02:55:32 PM »
No more moves

We have a roster and growing  hemistry

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Re: Shiny Objects
« Reply #27399 on: January 10, 2024, 10:56:34 PM »
Quote from: chipstern on January 10, 2024, 02:55:32 PM
No more moves

We have a roster and growing  hemistry

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Is Bismarck Byombo a shiny object, assuming he falls far enough down we can get him on waivers?

He has been playing pretty well for the Grizz, is cheap, has been around the league, and is more imposing than either Precious or Sims. I think of him more as a still somewhat bouncy fire hydrant than a shine guy. What is your opinion?

Asking for a friend with a salary slot and a trade exception to play with
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« Reply #27400 on: January 10, 2024, 11:02:17 PM »
Got the date wrong on the Mavs game. I am worried about this one. Too many of their guys can go off.
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27401 on: January 11, 2024, 12:17:19 PM »
« Last Edit: January 11, 2024, 01:30:18 PM by chipstern »
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #27402 on: January 11, 2024, 01:55:29 PM »
......aw!

I'm gonna miss Quick a lot.

**** except for those semi-regular me-dribble 22 second possessions.

The ball is just humming around now with him and mr. tunnel-vision gone. Even Jalen has cut down on the MYTURNZ. And there's no two ways about it, the defensive intensity ratchets up even higher when everybody feels like they might touch it on the other end. Human basketball nature.
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« Reply #27403 on: January 11, 2024, 11:12:59 PM »
Tim Hardaway & Kyrie had just enough. We finally drop one. Hope this is not the start of a trend.
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« Reply #27404 on: January 12, 2024, 12:28:17 AM »
Quote from: facilitatorn on January 11, 2024, 11:12:59 PM
Tim Hardaway & Kyrie had just enough. We finally drop one. Hope this is not the start of a trend.

Of course not. Are you not a PP anymore? You were actually PP#2.
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