2017 Off Season moves

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Pahdz said:

So I guess the question is, who are the suckers paying ad dollars to the networks and do we think they are seeing the return? How are Kia sales?


People line up to shower the NBA with cash. You think they keep signing up because it ISNT working?
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Mr.Bond said:

The entire situation is absurd. Theres a reason an average American family of 4 can't realistically afford/justify going to a game anymore. To each his own but that's why I watch the games from home. The networks are overpaying, and the owners and players are making an absurd amount of money

I think because of the secondary ticket market, it is even easier now for a family to go to a game. Maybe not Friday night game vs a prime opponent, but for the majority of the markets, if you just want to go to a game with the family, mid-week games vs. a "value" opponent is pretty cheap. The flip side to that is because of the secondary ticket market, it now makes being a season ticket holder more appealing since you can easily unload tickets for games you can't go to.

Also, it deserves mentioning that the ticket demand drives ticket prices more than players salaries.
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They look thrilled to be the best paid players per win next year.



Reminds me of the Chris Paul trade.

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Obi Wan Ginobili
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Guitarsoup said:




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Does anyone think the 3rd Gasol is actually White Mike Conley?

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Guitarsoup said:

They look thrilled to be the best paid players per win next year.



Reminds me of the Chris Paul trade.



Kaman was a rapey looking fool.
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Caruso cooked De'Aaron last night.
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Gigem Trevas said:

Caruso cooked De'Aaron last night.
damn caruso had a freaking game

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba-au/news/alex-caruso-starts-in-place-of-lonzo-ball-and-puts-on-a-show-for-the-lakers/1x2lg5egzjhq21je758gsooaoo
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I know it's summer league but damn he balled out. He has made a ton of progress as a shooter since his time at A&M.
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Ryan34 said:

I know it's summer league but damn he balled out. He has made a ton of progress as a shooter since his time at A&M.
Yep, can't believe the three's he was stroking. That was always his flaw while he was here. Hope he keeps it up.
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Ryan34 said:

I know it's summer league but damn he balled out. He has made a ton of progress as a shooter since his time at A&M.
There was a lot of discussion about Alex Caruso's NBA prospects on the basketball board. A lot of skepticism about his chances, but many of us also agreed that he was definitely athletic enough to belong on an NBA court, had good size at 6'5", plus a bunch of intangibles like very good court vision, ultra quick hands and knack for getting steals, and A+ character and work ethic.

Many seem to feel his chances getting an NBA contract largely came down to his outside shooting (as you mentioned). Whether he could improve it enough to put together a complete package. He shot about 40% from three in D-League last season and when he takes advantage of opportunities to show how well he can play like last night, I certainly get more optimistic about him at least getting on a training camp roster this fall.
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I just watched the highlights. It looks to me like he has narrowed his shooting stance a little bit. He used to have this odd looking squat when he shot, now it looks more natural and fluid. Also, he made some ridiculous passes that the crowd just ate up.

Keep working AC!
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http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/lonzo-balls-absence-opens-opportunity-alex-caruso-upstage/story?id=48560639

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With a good crowd of Lakers and Kings fans cheering their teams, Monday was as entertaining basketball as is possible at summer league. That doesn't make it predictive. No matter the results of this one game, Fox and Ball are the superior long-term prospects, in no small part because they're both just 19. After four years at Kansas, Mason is 23. So too is Caruso, who spent four years at Texas A&M.

That noted, in overshadowing the stars the role players showed how they can help NBA teams. Caruso's accurate 3-point shooting and strong defense make him ideal for a role as a backup or third point guard. I'd compare him to Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell, albeit with better shooting range and weaker court vision. He has earned an invitation to training camp with a legitimate chance to make a team -- possibly even the Lakers, who have only combo guard Jordan Clarkson on the roster behind Ball.

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Some of the comments on the YouTube video of Caruso's highlights vs. the Kings last night. Obviously just a meaningless summer league game and Caruso has huge odds to overcome to avoid being back in the D-League next season, but it is fun to read all the comments of folks who never watched Alex play before giving him a bunch of love.

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people keep talking about Fox but uh why this guy Caruso playing better than Ball the future franchise player ???

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sick highlights, this guy playing like Larry Bird out of nowhere

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My man Caruso reppin A&M!!

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right handed ginobli

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Damn who is this guy? He's so fundamentally sound.

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Lmao did anyone hear him say that Caruso guy was a ball boy? Deaaron got his ass bussed by a ball boy and I ain't talking bout lavar kids

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This guy's shot selection, hustle & overall stance are better than Lonzo's.

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Prime Manuuuu


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give that man a 10 day contract


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Yoooooo, that block at 2:40 thooo, Hield had to be super embarrassed

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This guy shoots just like Jerry West, same damn form


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"USED TO BE THE BALL BOY". anythings possible kids

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White bald mamba

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Fox wanted Lonzo but got outplayed by a camp counselor

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gold pick pocket badge for sure

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could be a really good backup pg

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Manu Ginobli V 2.0

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Ball isn't even the best rookie point guard on his team.

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Modern day Steve Blake. All skill and hustle, hope he finds a spot with LA

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After his last game playing for Texas A&M I thought for sure he'd be selling insurance

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Lmao I love how Everytime he destroys fox he looks at the bench like "I got you lonzo"
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Iowaggie said:

Does anyone think the 3rd Gasol is actually White Mike Conley?



Mike Conley posted this:


And after many White Mike Conley jokes made the rounds, this



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David Aldridge saying all 3 years guaranteed
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Hasaan Whiteside definitely not spending the offseason smoking pot.

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Rajon Rondo to Pelicans on a 1 year deal
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Woj reporting Kyrie Irving has asked to be traded from the Cavs
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zgood10 said:

Woj reporting Kyrie Irving has asked to be traded from the Cavs


What a **** show
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Cave Johnson, CEO
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This offseason making up for the dud that was the playoffs.
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Is this more about Kyrie seeing the writing on the wall for next offseason or does he really not like playing with LeBron?
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i would say both, they dont seem to have much chemistry unlike other duos
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He wants to be the sole Alpha Dog.

"The Land" is gonna return to just being Cleveland in a year when LeBron bolts as well
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Mr.Bond
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A guy without a no trade clause demanding a trade..... To specific places
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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It's Dan Gilbert. Nothing else.
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LOL

Love, you mad bro?
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Yeah, no one should blame him for not wanting to live in Cleveland.
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#ShamWow

 
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