Official 2024-25 NBA Season Thread - Page 29

jcardstore · 07-24-2024, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

The entire Clingan bandwagon made no sense. A thinner, more mobile Edey but not athletic enough to hang with the Wembys and Chets or strong enough to bang with Embiid or AD.

Every year some random giant dude gets hyped and it pretty much never works out.

jcardstore · 07-24-2024, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mjekase

I was just saying he's not that far off from Ware as an incoming rookie/prospect, for different reasons. In no way implying he'll be able to play with Wembanyama, Holmgren, or Embiid.

Can you expand on this?

daeve · 07-24-2024, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Every year some random giant dude gets hyped and it pretty much never works out.

You're talking about Sarr right? Clingan went 7th and in a weak draft that's pretty much where a dude of his caliber would go. Clingan also has a playable skillset right now while Sarr... is still uh, finding himself.

jcardstore · 07-24-2024, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

You're talking about Sarr right? Clingan went 7th and in a weak draft that's pretty much where a dude of his caliber would go. Clingan also has a playable skillset right now while Sarr... is still uh, finding himself.

Well I think it applies to Sarr, Clingan, and Edey who were all over drafted in a horrible draft.

I don't Edey is an NBA caliber starting center. Clingan is a guy who might be decent in the regular season but no good team is starting him in the playoffs.

Sarr is more of the "mystery box". He looks like he might one day be able to do NBA things? If you put him in 2K

You know what guys like Edey and Clingan are. They have no upside but like kind of a high floor?

You basically have no clue what Sarr might be. People can convince themselves that he will be able to shoot despite any evidence. Or convince themselves he might be some Mobley level all-nba defender despite the evidence...

mjekase · 07-24-2024, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Can you expand on this?

Ware is more of the prototype 4/5 big man in terms of athleticism and defensive versatility. He's clearly the more talented of the two on the offensive end. I think Clingan has a really high defensive IQ - even if he's a bit of a plodder - and is a better rebounder, which is a bit of an underrated skill these days. Both have value.

Nomad · 07-24-2024, 12:41 PM

Nembhard signs a three year deal with Pacers for $59 million. That both locks him in and makes him easier to trade.

asujbl · 07-24-2024, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Nembhard signs a three year deal with Pacers for $59 million. That both locks him in and makes him easier to trade.

We already know - some of us actually read the posts

Nomad · 07-24-2024, 12:47 PM

Sorry, having to wade through pages of posts about draft picks who aren't even who I would be talking about....

asujbl · 07-24-2024, 12:55 PM

"Pages of posts" and 9 posts are exactly the same thing... literally post number 697

Lazy

yiguiri2002 · 07-24-2024, 01:33 PM

If Clingan and Edey end up being as good as Kessler...that's a plus for this class, right? People were talking like they all would suck

WaiverWire · 07-24-2024, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

If Clingan and Edey end up being as good as Kessler...that's a plus for this class, right? People were talking like they all would suck

I just hope Edey can be the next Hasheem Thabeet for Memphis

jcardstore · 07-24-2024, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

If Clingan and Edey end up being as good as Kessler...that's a plus for this class, right? People were talking like they all would suck

Kessler isn't good lol

daeve · 07-24-2024, 04:31 PM

Until his developmental window has shut, Clingan has a higher ceiling than Kessler by far. There's a chance he develops into a good passer and has a much higher offensive usage than Kessler if he does.

bradjames12 · 07-24-2024, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

We already know - some of us actually read the posts

He's admitted previously he doesn't actually watch basketball... not surprised he doesn't read...

jcardstore · 07-24-2024, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Until his developmental window has shut, Clingan has a higher ceiling than Kessler by far. There's a chance he develops into a good passer and has a much higher offensive usage than Kessler if he does.

He might, but that’s not really saying much.

Unless he starts shooting 3s at a clip above 30% or shows some offensive polish outside of 3ft I don’t buy the upside

Basically any big man that can’t shoot and can’t defend the perimeter is useless in todays NBA

ninjacookies · 07-24-2024, 09:20 PM

Leave it up to the Blowpitian delegation to issue the Bronny decree on a hyper versatile slenderman that was top 5 in stocks and led all bigs in assists, all while being slated to be 4th or 5th in the offensive pecking order for the Wizz.

Meanwhile, french dressing Kevin Knox gets rizzed up for his 0 steals, 7th worst +/- and 39/25/43 (b-b-but...potential!) splits as a shooting forward while he inches towards filling Dejoontay's role behind Good Hair.

This is peak Blowout even by peak Blowout standards.

Nomad · 07-24-2024, 11:08 PM

Maybe the reason I mention things twice or even three time is that BJ doesnt really capture the nuance of stuff. He just kind of posts news to be the first one in.

To commit a Blowout faux pas and mention Nembhard and crew yet again... [moved]

Nomad · 07-24-2024, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Basically any big man that can’t shoot and can’t defend the perimeter is useless in todays NBA

The Jalen Smith effect. but honestly these things can be taught? I have never heard of these guys so they must be just out of college. Buy them up to the moon JIC.

(just in case). I mean you don't want a sleeper to emerge and be unable to capitalize on the hype.

hairyangryfella · 07-25-2024, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Sorry, having to wade through pages of posts about draft picks who aren't even who I would be talking about....

Believe it or not, this is NOT YOUR OWN PERSONAL THREAD...

If only you'd bugger off and stick to the one of those you already have...

Nomad · 07-25-2024, 12:25 AM

Hey, I didn't start these flames, but stay angry my friend.

Nomad · 07-25-2024, 03:01 AM

Pulling a Wemby 1 of 1 and not knowing it.

jcardstore · 07-25-2024, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

The Jalen Smith effect. but honestly these things can be taught? I have never heard of these guys so they must be just out of college. Buy them up to the moon JIC.

(just in case). I mean you don't want a sleeper to emerge and be unable to capitalize on the hype.

Jalen Smith shot 42% from 3 last season

daeve · 07-25-2024, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Leave it up to the Blowpitian delegation to issue the Bronny decree on a hyper versatile slenderman that was top 5 in stocks and led all bigs in assists, all while being slated to be 4th or 5th in the offensive pecking order for the Wizz.

Meanwhile, french dressing Kevin Knox gets rizzed up for his 0 steals, 7th worst +/- and 39/25/43 (b-b-but...potential!) splits as a shooting forward while he inches towards filling Dejoontay's role behind Good Hair.

This is peak Blowout even by peak Blowout standards.

Dude it sounds like you want Sekou Part Deux badly

There's no Sarr Prizm bass to stack yet so you still have time to unconvince yourself

oldgoldy97 · 07-25-2024, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Pulling a Wemby 1 of 1 and not knowing it.

1) how does that relate to this thread?
2) those are the kinds of morons festering the hobby now

Nomad · 07-25-2024, 12:30 PM

which thread you want it in? your rules are so complex. I think it's hilarious.

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07-24-2024, 12:41 PM	#706
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Nembhard signs a three year deal with Pacers for $59 million. That both locks him in and makes him easier to trade.

07-24-2024, 12:47 PM	#708
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Sorry, having to wade through pages of posts about draft picks who aren't even who I would be talking about....

07-24-2024, 04:31 PM	#713
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,150 accrules	Until his developmental window has shut, Clingan has a higher ceiling than Kessler by far. There's a chance he develops into a good passer and has a much higher offensive usage than Kessler if he does.

07-24-2024, 11:08 PM	#717
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Maybe the reason I mention things twice or even three time is that BJ doesnt really capture the nuance of stuff. He just kind of posts news to be the first one in. To commit a Blowout faux pas and mention Nembhard and crew yet again... [moved]

07-25-2024, 12:25 AM	#720
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Hey, I didn't start these flames, but stay angry my friend.

07-25-2024, 03:01 AM	#721
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Pulling a Wemby 1 of 1 and not knowing it.

07-25-2024, 12:30 PM	#725
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	which thread you want it in? your rules are so complex. I think it's hilarious.