It did? You'll have to show me.
Jax had a few moments tho. His D on Javale seemed satisfying as hell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9UK...el=AlwaysHoops
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It did? You'll have to show me.
Jax had a few moments tho. His D on Javale seemed satisfying as hell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9UK...el=AlwaysHoops
Jax made clear improvements throughout the year, which seems evident not only to me but to a bunch of other people, but As I See It decided that Jax was a ''boom or bust'' player in like, mid December and never adjusted despite the clear changes in on court production.
Okay swatting Curry's annoying floater into the stands was also very satisfying. Should have talked some crap to him too. :hihi:
I do not foresee any more moves at the 5. Jaxson should be first off the bench if they dont go small ball with Melli.
Another agree! Jax was overmatched as a starter for a lot of games last season but he showed enough improvement for me to be absolutely happy with him coming off the bench against the backups of the world and maintaining that 15-20 minutes a game. Keep feeding the kid minutes and watching him grow.
Nobody:
— Will (@WillHayes_24) November 21, 2020
Steven Adams: Zion...GET THE TABLES!!! pic.twitter.com/T1e916eYp9
JAX was a deer in the headlights in the at the beginning of the year...and a deer in the headlights at the end of the season. He really hasn't figured out the pick and roll at all. Most of his 'highlights' come from off the ball. His minutes dissipated dramatically as the team began to win. His rebounding sucked. The look on his face every time a foul is called against him proves he green as they come. He's just a pup...nothing wrong with that.
That said, his physical skills are such that I would not give up on this 20 year old uber-talent until after proves he can't learn the game. I have said it many times: there are three players who are almost untouchable on this team IMO, and he is one of them.
That was one of the most frustrating parts of last season. Jax just constantly open running right at the rim and nobody even lookin at him let alone passing it
In a sense it's a try out gauging fit for Adams and the Pelicans too. There is a scenario that's not totally crazy where he's a good fit for the team and vice versa, and the asking price is something the Pelicans are willing to pay. He is only 27, and it's not guaranteed he won't be returning after next season.
I hope we try to extend him now than later. I think he'll fit, and help bring some semblance of culture, and help get these guys playing like professionals on defense. Unlike Favors, I hope Adam isn't treating this like a one year vacation. Favors brought nothing to the locker room.
Steven Adams' home team in New Zealand is the Wellington Saints...who he played 1 year for.
It's destiny.
I wonder who else we giving up to get adams.
Hopefully we can sign & trade Frank Jackson to get the money right on this deal. I don?t want to lose Lonzo, Melli, or NAW as I think each will be in the rotation ready to contribute. If I couldn?t get one of those 3 then Frank would be the player I would want if I were OKC. And Frank should be happy with a 3 year deal even if it?s at the minimum. After SGA they have George Hill, if he even stays, and Jalen Lecque at point guard. Frank has shown he can play in this league.
I would be cool with possibly moving Melli as long as I’m guaranteed to replace him with Dario Saric lol
Melli is a better shooter and we're kinda lacking that right now
Melli shoot better than Saric? No way. Saric shot 35.7% from 3 compared to Melli’s 33.5% while taking 29 more 3s. Saric also averaged 10.7 ppg. He would be an upgrade to Melli without a doubt, but also cost more. He’s also 3 years younger with a ton more experience
I wonder if the real Niko can be lured back to the NBA?
Think this is less then likely. Looks like in sept he may have extended to 2024/25 > https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2020/09/...period%20began.
I really like Adams and I think giving up the 24th pick was totally worth it especially considering it’s a big expiring contract. I always liked his game and the video showing his passing skills made me like him even more. Saying he’s like Asik is a bit crazy.
Going back to the pick if a player selected in the 20 becomes a player on level of Adams you should consider it a great pick so I would always pick Adams over the guy who went to Denver.
Does OKC want to keep Adams more or does Griffin want to sign him more?
I don?t understand how anyone doesn?t like this move. We didn?t give up any significant assets for a top 5 center in the league for a new coach who uses a more traditional in the paint center. It was a no brainer for me to take advantage of a team having a fire sale of solid players who were just in the playoffs. He also gives us veteran leadership in his prime as opposed to Hill who is close to retirement. Talk about complaining about getting wet picking up a $20 bill in rain puddle. Geez.
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I like but don’t like the price tag. 29 million is a chunk, I know it’s for a year but it’s a lot. I think he’s an upgrade for favors so that’s good plus we need a bruiser for when we play big centers or matchup purposes. Now we Need a stretch big for late game and when we’re coming from behind. Melli could be that guy but like another one.
Obviously looking at it from an all numbers perspective is what is important. However, if you think about the entertainment value of being able to watch Adams play and beat up opponents for 72 games or whatever is worth every penny. I for one can't wait to see the fireworks.
Please explain. We missed out on overpriced role players waiting for the trade to get finalized. I think that?s a good thing.
If you are talking about whether Stevens extends then maybe i see your point of view. It was a gamble. However i don?t think of it is as high risk:
Worst Case: You get viewers and fans for entertainment value and mentor for Hayes and others.
Best Case is worst case with wins, one of the best defenses in the leauge, and your Center position being shored up for years.
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Favors is and has never been same type of player. Adams is a true Rim protecting, rebounding, screen setting center. He will never be confused as a small ball player which is what we need. The trends of small ball and traditional center will always flip flop.
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True. I?m all for extending him. I think he will but I wouldn?t expect him to do it now.
Reason being is because i think the market is trending more towards his skillset being in demand. Once the Lakers come back down to earth, I expect more traditional bigs to dominate the market. I?m sure Adams is seeing that and will wait to see how this year plays out.
Even the team that started the small ball dominance went all in on a traditional big in the draft. All signs point to a big payday for Adams.
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We also sent too many picks for Adams considering what is we gave up. That Celevand pick will be no later than 35 in a very good draft. Very likely Washington is there too
Please, lord, don't let Zion and Adams injure each other going for the same rebound. These are two monsters.
Adams is a great mentor for Jax, great guy, great contract, the right mentality, does a million things that don't show up in the box score, guys. Very good pickup.
Now need a 2-way lock-down sniper.
Sorry, but Don’t know how to embed tweets lol.
From Ahmed Nahmad (one of the most respected cap enthusiasts)
“The story lives on with questions… I believe Kenrich Williams got more than his minimum (I’ve explained why below). If so, he was subject to BYC, and thus can’t be traded until 3/3 (the equivalent of the normal 1/15).”
“Let’s take Kenrich Williams... He was an EB free agent. He earned $1.4M last year. So, if NOP signed him for $1.6M (min), BYC wouldn’t apply; he would count $1.6M. If NOP signed him for, say, $2.0M, BYC would apply (raise >20%); he would’ve counted $1.4M.”
And
“This trade vaults right up there with my favorites… It relied upon so many different cap rules to execute (and, if – big if – I’m correct, it may have exposed an oddity in the language of the CBA that I humbly believe may not have been intended). The end..”
It’s a done deal I believe so it doesn’t matter, but we have gotten one by the NBA lol. He got a ton of tweets about this trade, so look him up on Twitter
Can you link his Twitter please?
Found him. You spelled his name wrong
Worrying about picks 3 years from now. We won't even know if that player is any good till about 6 years from now. Aslong we got a pick. We are fine. Those late years picks and swaps with Bucks are way more valuable. Especially, the longer he holds off on signing the Super Max with the Bucks.
Thought this was funny from Bobby Marks ESPN NBA front office insider
“Winners of the Milwaukee/New Orleans/OKC trade are Kenrich Williams, Zylan Cheatham and Josh Gray
The three will split the Keith Bogans trophy awarded to a player whose salary is needed to make the money work.
3 year contracts for each with the first year guaranteed.”
Another tweet from him about us
“New Orleans is one of the few teams that have both exceptions available and roster spots open.
Projected $6M below the tax if you factor in a lucrative contract for Brandon Ingram.”
That was before Hernangomez though I believe
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