NBA: ***Official NBA Draft and Offseason Thread***

[jbindm]

Some odd quotes from the T'Wolves owner about giving Wiggins the max. I don't think I've ever heard any owner front office guy talk about giving someone a contract as long as they promise to get better.

"To me, by making this offer, I'm speculating that his contribution to the team will be more in the future," Taylor told The Associated Press. "We've got to be better. He can't be paid just for what he's doing today. He's got to be better."

"He seems to have the ability, and so the only thing it would be is for some reason he didn't work hard enough to obtain the skill sets. That's what you're asking him to commit to."

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...or-wants-meeting-andrew-wiggins-gets-max-deal

It's an odd one. It wouldn't be the first time an NBA team has paid on potential rather than production and it probably won't be the last, but like you I'm trying to recall the last time an owner or exec was so up front about it. If I was Andrew Wiggins, I might find this more insulting than not being offered the max at all. "I'll give you the max, but first you need to make a super duper pinky swear promise to get better."

 

[rholtgraves]

It's an odd one. It wouldn't be the first time an NBA team has paid on potential rather than production and it probably won't be the last, but like you I'm trying to recall the last time an owner or exec was so up front about it. If I was Andrew Wiggins, I might find this more insulting than not being offered the max at all. "I'll give you the max, but first you need to make a super duper pinky swear promise to get better."

Yeah that is weird statement.

 

[CYdTracked]

Knicks making more baffling moves: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20285835/new-york-knicks-close-agreement-michael-beasley One of the biggest draft busts who still keeps finding a way to stay employed

 

[Rabbuk]

Knicks making more baffling moves: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20285835/new-york-knicks-close-agreement-michael-beasley One of the biggest draft busts who still keeps finding a way to stay employed

He like plays just well enough for spurts at a time that you think he might be a marginally useful player.

 

[srjclone]

Who has made the best Uniform change this off season?

http://www.nba.com/article/2017/07/31/teams-reveal-new-nba-nike-jerseys-2017-18

My vote is the Pacers. Tied for Second is Denver and Minnesota

 

[srjclone]

Also, lol at Zach Randolp doing what he's doing rn

 

[CloniesForLife]

Who has made the best Uniform change this off season?

http://www.nba.com/article/2017/07/31/teams-reveal-new-nba-nike-jerseys-2017-18

My vote is the Pacers. Tied for Second is Denver and Minnesota

Wolves definitely upgraded.

 

[srjclone]

Wolves definitely upgraded.

I was scared a bit with the releases coming out as the 2K visual looked like AAU unis's. But really happy with what they went with, I cant wait to see what the alternates are going to look like.

 

[jbindm]

Who has made the best Uniform change this off season?

http://www.nba.com/article/2017/07/31/teams-reveal-new-nba-nike-jerseys-2017-18

My vote is the Pacers. Tied for Second is Denver and Minnesota

They flubbed the Paul George situation but they nailed it in the new uniforms department. Kudos, Indy. You'll look sharp winning 30 games next season.

 

[srjclone]

They flubbed the Paul George situation but they nailed it in the new uniforms department. Kudos, Indy. You'll look sharp winning 30 games next season.

I bet all those people who bought last years' Georges Niang jersey are kickin' themselves

 

[awd4cy]

90% of these uniform changes suck. Nike tries too hard to be flashy.

 

[srjclone]

90% of these uniform changes suck. Nike tries too hard to be flashy.

I actually thought these have been very minimal changes for the most part. Denver, Utah, Charlotte, and Washington basically just changed a few colors and/or added a stripe on the side or the shorts. Compared to the past couple years of Atlanta, Phoenix, LA Clippers, and Denver(pick ax cross)

 

[CyJack13]

Apparently Adidas isn't fully on board with the Andrew Wiggins, no-doubt max player side of the argument.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...rew-wiggins-wants-to-steal-giannis-from-nike/

 

[srjclone]

Apparently Adidas isn't fully on board with the Andrew Wiggins, no-doubt max player side of the argument.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...rew-wiggins-wants-to-steal-giannis-from-nike/

Good, I don't want Adidas basketball shoes ruining another good players' career.

Somewhat jimlad: as I know shoes don't ruin careers, but I have always disliked their basketball equipment ever since I was forced to wear them for basketball my freshman year. Last day of try outs I got a high ankle sprain and was out for a few weeks. Went back to Nike and never looked back. Also, Kansas wears Adidas

 

[CyJack13]

Good, I don't want Adidas basketball shoes ruining another good players' career.

Somewhat jimlad: as I know shoes don't ruin careers, but I have always disliked their basketball equipment ever since I was forced to wear them for basketball my freshman year. Last day of try outs I got a high ankle sprain and was out for a few weeks. Went back to Nike and never looked back. Also, Kansas wears Adidas

I agree, I've bought only Nike's for years now for basketball. I saw something last year that they have like a 93% market share on basketball shoes. Which seems really high but shows how much of a hill Adidas and under armour are trying to climb.

 

[srjclone]

I agree, I've bought only Nike's for years now for basketball. I saw something last year that they have like a 93% market share on basketball shoes. Which seems really high but shows how much of a hill Adidas and under armour are trying to climb.

Adidas has the world of soccer, and they dominate that. But Nike is the best basketball shoes for sure, and I don't think it is very close quality-wise.

 

[jbindm]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ated-possible-tampering-regarding-paul-george

I think the Pacers are just fishing here. Magic is inexperienced, but I'll be shocked if he was stupid or reckless enough to leave a paper trail that would prove the accusation.

 

[Shawker]

Kyrie Irving to the Celtics. Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the 2018 Nets pick to the Cavs. Trade makes sense for both sides, but that's a really nice haul for the Cavs.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...g-boston-celtics-deal-including-isaiah-thomas

 

[Cy$]

Celtics gave up too much. Think the Cavs won the trade. That Nets pick is going to likely be a star player in Porter or Doncic. Porter and LeBron(if he stays) would be a good duo.

 

[Rabbuk]

Celtics gave up too much. Think the Cavs won the trade. That Nets pick is going to likely be a star player in Porter or Doncic. Porter and LeBron(if he stays) would be a good duo.

agreed