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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

I am not sure if it makes sense. First of all we all know they are not lob city anymore, Blake Griffin doesn't dunk like that anymore at all, they are nowhere near that level anymore, he shoots most of the time and hasn't been that great for a long time.

Secondly, CP3 is still not a smart choice if you ask me, you should not get him as a second unit leader, he was a great player all up until this season and suddenly this season he will be a bench player? You have Curry there, you can't make them both play together all that frequently, so what's going to happen? It is going to be a tough deal and lets see what happens but I think both CP3 and Blake Griffin situation is a weird one and should not be considered good additions.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

I think that there is still a chance for him to work some things out mainly now that he's already in GSW where Steve Kerr is known to unleash their player's full potential, I know that Griffin's highlights being a scoring machine was already done but I still think that he can do more this time compared to what he had done in the past two seasons where his shadows aren't that exposed in the mentioned teams.

I also see that way, playing with the Warriors might awake his old self, and with CP3 where he's more familiar playing with,
chances that the old plays will be used between them.

Though we all know that both are no longer at their primes and chances to win a ring might happen if they will perform their best with the Warriors.

We can't conclude till we see them doing the usual task and add up in filling Warriors missing spice.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

Blake would play max 10 minutes on this squad and be there for a veteran presence. His days dominating the pain and being agile enough to play down low are over. Golden state still lives and dies with the splash Brothers. Everything else is gravy. Interested to see how the inclusion of cp3 helps with floor spacing for klay.

I'm not sure though if his veteran presence is needed there. I mean we have the big 3 of Warriors, bringing 4 titles in them. And add to the equation, CP3 then you have a lot of experience in that squad that I doubt that you can fell the veterance presence of one Blake Griffin.

If they wanted him to the Warriors, he will have to come from the bench and provided relived for Draymond to play tough defense and to Looney too and get those defensive and offensive rebounds. But he is way out of his prime already so I don't think it's a good idea for the Warriors to acquire him even for a veteran minimum, just saying.

That might be the reason why it was rumored that the Warriors are thinking of acquiring Blake Griffin, as a substitute for Draymond as his experience is going to add some extra flavor on their defense and that's it. They already have enough firepower and so he's not really that needed to play as much as 10 minutes per game because the other players in the roster can also do that, if not, much greater than him as he is not the same Griffin anymore.

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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2023, 03:53:40 AM

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Yep, Blake Griffin has been out of the prime of his career for a long time due to multiple injuries. However, I think that's not the only reason his performance has dropped significantly. If you check his stats, you'll notice that the Nets and Celtics severely limited his playing time and used him as a center instead of a power forward. I believe Griffin can probably still average much more than 4 points per game, but I'm not sure the Warriors will give him enough playing time to do that.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Indeed, Blake Griffin was a beast during his prime but he is nowhere near in that shape. His contributions on the court in the last few years were nothing significant. It's more about building team chemistry and mentorship in the team.

Anyway, I am not really hyped about the Warriors this coming season. Although I admit that they will always remain a dark horse knowing how deep their championship experiences are. We'll see if CP3 can turn back a few years of his game since this might be his last chance of getting a ring.

Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

I bet some of us here are saying that the trade wasn't worth it knowing that the Warriors are already good but their hands are tied on that point because if it weren't, Jordan Poole could've been wearing the same jersey and that specific trade did not happen. I mean, it was a just a bad season for the whole team and it's like they needed to have somebody to blame. J. Poole was already showing some signs of improvement that is undeniable but I don't know what happened to him specially in the post season where he could have been an asset to the team, instead, he became a liability.

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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2023, 03:53:40 AM

Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

I think that there is still a chance for him to work some things out mainly now that he's already in GSW where Steve Kerr is known to unleash their player's full potential, I know that Griffin's highlights being a scoring machine was already done but I still think that he can do more this time compared to what he had done in the past two seasons where his shadows aren't that exposed in the mentioned teams.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

Blake would play max 10 minutes on this squad and be there for a veteran presence. His days dominating the pain and being agile enough to play down low are over. Golden state still lives and dies with the splash Brothers. Everything else is gravy. Interested to see how the inclusion of cp3 helps with floor spacing for klay.

I'm not sure though if his veteran presence is needed there. I mean we have the big 3 of Warriors, bringing 4 titles in them. And add to the equation, CP3 then you have a lot of experience in that squad that I doubt that you can fell the veterance presence of one Blake Griffin.

If they wanted him to the Warriors, he will have to come from the bench and provided relived for Draymond to play tough defense and to Looney too and get those defensive and offensive rebounds. But he is way out of his prime already so I don't think it's a good idea for the Warriors to acquire him even for a veteran minimum, just saying.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

Blake would play max 10 minutes on this squad and be there for a veteran presence. His days dominating the pain and being agile enough to play down low are over. Golden state still lives and dies with the splash Brothers. Everything else is gravy. Interested to see how the inclusion of cp3 helps with floor spacing for klay.

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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2023, 03:53:40 AM

Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

I think this is a decent move. Not something extraordinary and also not something bad as well. And he is definitely no longer in his prime for sure. To be honest, very few players are actually able to perform as their prime days at the age of 34. So yes definitely the expectation is going to be high from him. But still, I think people are going to be very happy with him if his performance is just above average. It probably doesn’t have to be something incredible.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

If they needed a good big men, I doubt that Blake will be a perfect fit for them, I thought that they are supposedly getting their former player Javale MgGee was their target.

But in any case they choose Blake over Griffin, I don't think that Blake can play that lob city, just like when they are in the Clippers uniform. Blake is no longer in his prime to dunk and have highlight reels just like what he did when he was still that high flying player early on his career.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Indeed, Blake Griffin was a beast during his prime but he is nowhere near in that shape. His contributions on the court in the last few years were nothing significant. It's more about building team chemistry and mentorship in the team.

Anyway, I am not really hyped about the Warriors this coming season. Although I admit that they will always remain a dark horse knowing how deep their championship experiences are. We'll see if CP3 can turn back a few years of his game since this might be his last chance of getting a ring.

Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

Right and we have been saying that it could be a bad move from the Warriors trading a younger Jordan Poole to CP3. But we will have to see if that risk is worth taking or not. And maybe after this so many years, this is what CP3 needed, a team like the Warriors who has so many experienced as they've won already and so with that, it's more on the side of CP3 to really perform because this could be his last chance to win a ring before that injury appears again and he can no longer play like he used to be.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 24, 2023, 07:05:28 PM

New York Times is reporting a quote from Giannis Antetokounmpo where he alludes to signing with a new team for the first time ever. Definitely trouble for the Bucks. He’s going to play for them this year, but to me it sounds like he’s preparing them for a departure after the season. If he goes to the Warriors and pairs with Curry, it will be the greatest team ever built.

Like whutt? This is surprising if the report of the New York Times is accurate at all. Giannis is like the face and mascot of the Bucks and if they're going to let this happen, aside from Warriors. Are there teams where he's rumored to transfer? I'm sure that most times are going to be quick in acquiring him but this isn't going to be easy as the contract that they have to offer should be convincing and also is still in their budget before they get to the cap.

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Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

I've just seen a video of him and their Team USA squad together with Kobe, I think that was Olympics 2008 and this is all that he needed to have, an NBA ring.

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I don't think that they should be humiliated with that lost to the Heat. Miami went on to the finals against the Nuggets, it will be bad if they lost to a team that didn't even reach the finals in the East. And it could be a big lessons for Giannis in that series, and to be fair, he got injured early on that series as well.

Your point is valid. The Miami Heat were underrated in the playoffs; not only did they defeat the Bucks, but they also overcame the Celtics – both formidable teams. In fact, these two teams were considered stronger contenders for the NBA championship compared to the Nuggets. The Nuggets gained strength as the season progressed, especially with Jamal Murray returning to his old form.

As for the Bucks, it's possible they've been somewhat complacent due to their previous championship win. Their early exit from the playoffs could be frustrating for them. They've taken a significant step by replacing their coach, and with a new coach in place, there's potential for change. The Bucks might regain their momentum and return to the Finals. However, consistency and maintaining good health throughout the season will be crucial for their success.

Yes, we don't like coaches being fired, but they are the first casualty if a good team suddenly become bad specially in the playoffs. They have a good lead against the Heat, however, they can't close them and on the contrary, they were beaten. So I wouldn't be surprised if the Bucks started bad in the first half of this season and then coach head getting rolled as a result. So let's see, hopefully this is not the case for the Bucks as they didn't have any major changes in their lineup, meaning they will go for another good run this season.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Indeed, Blake Griffin was a beast during his prime but he is nowhere near in that shape. His contributions on the court in the last few years were nothing significant. It's more about building team chemistry and mentorship in the team.

Anyway, I am not really hyped about the Warriors this coming season. Although I admit that they will always remain a dark horse knowing how deep their championship experiences are. We'll see if CP3 can turn back a few years of his game since this might be his last chance of getting a ring.

Certainly, CP3 cannot waste this opportunity to win a championship, as his performance here could significantly impact his future prospects. If he doesn't perform well, he might face challenges in finding a team willing to sign him, especially considering he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The team (Warriors) traded a young and promising player for an older and experienced player; it remains to be seen whether this trade will yield positive results.

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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2023, 03:53:40 AM

Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

Indeed, Blake Griffin was a beast during his prime but he is nowhere near in that shape. His contributions on the court in the last few years were nothing significant. It's more about building team chemistry and mentorship in the team.

Anyway, I am not really hyped about the Warriors this coming season. Although I admit that they will always remain a dark horse knowing how deep their championship experiences are. We'll see if CP3 can turn back a few years of his game since this might be his last chance of getting a ring.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 26, 2023, 01:47:20 AM

What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

It's a positive move for the Warriors to acquire Griffin, given his popularity even though he's no longer in his prime. However, having high expectations for him seems somewhat unrealistic in my opinion, considering his performance over the last two seasons.

During his time with Brooklyn, he averaged 6.4 points per game, and in Boston, that dropped to 4.1 points per game. It appears he's approaching the twilight of his career. Nevertheless, he now has a chance to compete for a championship with the Warriors, and the encouraging aspect is that he'll do so alongside his friend CP3.

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What do you think about the Warriors signing Blake Griffin to a 1 year deal at the minimum to make a CP3 lob city reunion? I think it’s a great idea from a business perspective and I also think it’s a great use for your final roster spot. CP3 and Griffin definitely have a chemistry that makes them more dangerous when paired together.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-eyeing-blake-griffin-chris-paul-reunion-to-complete-roster

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Quote from: Jating on August 25, 2023, 06:22:31 AM

I don't think that they should be humiliated with that lost to the Heat. Miami went on to the finals against the Nuggets, it will be bad if they lost to a team that didn't even reach the finals in the East. And it could be a big lessons for Giannis in that series, and to be fair, he got injured early on that series as well.

Your point is valid. The Miami Heat were underrated in the playoffs; not only did they defeat the Bucks, but they also overcame the Celtics – both formidable teams. In fact, these two teams were considered stronger contenders for the NBA championship compared to the Nuggets. The Nuggets gained strength as the season progressed, especially with Jamal Murray returning to his old form.

As for the Bucks, it's possible they've been somewhat complacent due to their previous championship win. Their early exit from the playoffs could be frustrating for them. They've taken a significant step by replacing their coach, and with a new coach in place, there's potential for change. The Bucks might regain their momentum and return to the Finals. However, consistency and maintaining good health throughout the season will be crucial for their success.

Super underrated actually. Not many believed they could go that far, I guess it was only the hardcore fans of Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat fans who believed they could do it.

Regarding the Bucks, you are right. They may have played with some ease because they already achieve their goal. They ain't that hungry anymore unlike the Denver Nuggets who are so actively aiming for their first championship. Butler too is desperate to have his first ring and his Finals trophy which is why he didn't try to touch the Conference Finals trophy. He wants more than that, the highest achievement of a player and his team.
This season, I think basketball analysts will do the same, they will be putting the Miami Heat in an underrated place but I bet that hunger for Butler is not done yet. One good run will make him a champion someday or maybe this year.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 25, 2023, 01:26:18 PM

I’m not the only one thinking it. Giannis would make such a deadly combination with Steph that I think they almost owe it to us to make it happen. If Klay decides to stick around in Golden State I don’t think his age will be a big issue. His game isn’t based on athleticism. His defense might struggle but that jump shot isn’t going anywhere.

Is this part of a trading rumor or just sharing an example of what if? Don't know anything about that rumor.

However, in general, that trade isn't possible for now as Giannis is obviously under contract with the Milwaukee Bucks with no signs of being traded (or does it even allow it?) and his player option will only be executed on his last year on his contract which is on 2025-26 season.

If that will be true though, age doesn't matter with the Splash Brothers as they just have to keep their usual way of playing and let Giannis do the aggressive push towards the basket wrecking all the defense on the way. It will be hard for any team to keep up with defense with Splash Brothers plus the Greek Freak on the offensive end. But since it's Giannis, expect the cost will also be big and the Warriors might give up either one of the Splash Brothers.

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I’m not the only one thinking it. Giannis would make such a deadly combination with Steph that I think they almost owe it to us to make it happen. If Klay decides to stick around in Golden State I don’t think his age will be a big issue. His game isn’t based on athleticism. His defense might struggle but that jump shot isn’t going anywhere.

But it will take a toll from the Warriors to acquire Giannis and if that trade happens today, I think it might take Klay + Andrew Wiggins or maybe a Kuminga then future picks.

And Steph is not getting any younger and could be injury prone in the next 2-3 years. But who knows what might happen, there are a lot of unexpected trade that has happened in the past and for sure it will continue in the future. Kevin Durant to GSW, no one was expecting it, until the deal is made and they made a couple of championships along the way.

I don’t think you can trade for a player like Giannis. You have to let his contract run out and sign him. As is, they’ll have to get rid of Draymond and probably trade Wiggins to make room salary wise and still be able to build a team, but if you have the chance to pair Steph and Giannis you do it and worry about the details later. I think this is a very real possibility for the 2025 season.

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