EPTNBA Offseason 2012 - Page 2
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Jepsyn
Canada364 Posts
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
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wussleeQ
United States3130 Posts
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krndandaman
Mozambique16569 Posts
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Erandorr
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On June 30 2012 22:45 krndandaman wrote: in the other thread i saw some discussion about team usa's center and i was wondering what happened to bynum? is he not playing? With his injury history? I would be really surprised if the Lakers didn't do their best to stop him from going :D | ||
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VENDIZ
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Jameer Nelson also opted out, making him a UFA too! | ||
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Goetzinho ftw
Germany115 Posts
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shawster
Canada2485 Posts
i loled pretty hard haha | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
On July 01 2012 02:09 Goetzinho ftw wrote: Celtics overpaid KG so hard, WTF! no they didn't, 11 million for one of the best big men ever is pretty fucking legit. its not the best contract in the league, but its pretty square on. I've been hoping he would get 30 over 3 with an injury clause this entire off season. 34 over 3 is pretty damn close to what I was thinking. | ||
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EternalFishY
United States35 Posts
maybe in a couple years they add a few players to the bench and could make a decent playoff run? | ||
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ecstatica
United States542 Posts
On July 01 2012 02:09 Goetzinho ftw wrote: Celtics overpaid KG so hard, WTF! Some can argue this deal is a steal. Some might say it's just fair. Only crazy will think he got overpaid. | ||
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EternalFishY
United States35 Posts
On July 01 2012 03:56 ecstatica wrote: Some can argue this deal is a steal. Some might say it's just fair. Only crazy will think he got overpaid. The argument for saying that he's now overpaid isn't necessarily because he isn't talented enough.. I think it's because with all the UFAs that the Celtics have this year they aren't seen as a team that has a shot at a championship, so why pay KG all that money when you know he's going to be retiring before they make another run? Personally I think it's money well-spent if he can mentor their younger centers, but with what KG has shown personality wise I don't know. For all we know he could tell the rookies to go fuck themselves. | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
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EternalFishY
United States35 Posts
On July 01 2012 04:18 Holcan wrote: I'm pretty sure the only people who think boston can't contend next year, are idiots. That's a really valid and competent argument. You're really making me reconsider my view on this whole situation. | ||
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MassHysteria
United States3678 Posts
The only criticism anyone could have is that he is 37. Celtics fans would say that age doesn't matter though and that he is still a great player, which I agree. If anyone at 37 deserves this kind of deal it is KG! It is just paying that $12 million on that third year when he is 39/40, with the new CBA in full-swing, that might hurt them a little. If they are not in contention then, it might hurt them if having to rebuild under the salary cap (and trying to sign FA), depending on other contracts they have on the books. It will be interesting to see if that 3rd year is guaranteed though. If it isn't, then I would say this is almost a steal for the C's (if he stays healthy ofc)  TLDR:great deal for next 2 years if he stays healthy, but depends on C's contender-status for that 3rd year imo. Overall, good deal though even if it turns out to be a guaranteed 3rd. | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
On July 01 2012 04:20 EternalFishY wrote: That's a really valid and competent argument. You're really making me reconsider my view on this whole situation. I didn't know I had to watch basketball for you, figured you watched it yourself. | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
On July 01 2012 04:24 MassHysteria wrote: KG is great at helping the development of young bigs. Perkins and Big Baby have shown us that to some extent. If by his personality you mean that fire and intensity he shows when he plays, I don't think that carries over to the way he treats his teammates. He is a motivator and a great team player/leader. The only criticism anyone could have is that he is 37. Celtics fans would say that age doesn't matter though and that he is still a great player, which I agree. If anyone at 37 deserves this kind of deal it is KG! It is just paying that $12 million on that third year when he is 39/40, with the new CBA in full-swing, that might hurt them a little. If they are not in contention then, it might hurt them if having to rebuild under the salary cap (and trying to sign FA), depending on other contracts they have on the books. It will be interesting to see if that 3rd year is guaranteed though. If it isn't, then I would say this is almost a steal for the C's (if he stays healthy ofc) TLDR:great deal for next 2 years if he stays healthy, but depends on C's contender-status for that 3rd imo rumor on the street is that only the first two are guarunteed, if its not, by the third year he will become a trade asset. we will know more after the contract is signed. | ||
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MassHysteria
United States3678 Posts
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EternalFishY
United States35 Posts
On July 01 2012 04:29 Holcan wrote: I didn't know I had to watch basketball for you, figured you watched it yourself. my bad, thought this was a discussion forum and not a 1-line butthurt contest. ^am I doing it right? | ||
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Holcan
Canada2593 Posts
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