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Post by jmei on Jul 21, 2024 13:56:09 GMT -5
I do think there is an intangible benefit from having every rotation player on the team signed for multiple years. Like, you know this is the team, no one is playing for a contract, only thing that matters is winning. Not that Hauser’s extension was really critical to that dynamic, but their top eight really is locked in now (except Al who will probably retire by the end of his current deal).
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 21, 2024 15:59:14 GMT -5
The only noise I don't care for is the (probably) media manufactured Olympic team stuff involving Tatum/Brown/White. No need for that BS.
Thrilled with how the offseason has gone so far.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 21, 2024 17:04:28 GMT -5
I do think there is an intangible benefit from having every rotation player on the team signed for multiple years. Like, you know this is the team, no one is playing for a contract, only thing that matters is winning. Not that Hauser’s extension was really critical to that dynamic, but their top eight really is locked in now (except Al who will probably retire by the end of his current deal). His current deal is over after this season. My guess is Al and the team know he’s year to year at this point and will sign a one or 2 year deal after this season if he still feels good and is playing well.
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Post by capesox on Jul 21, 2024 21:59:14 GMT -5
Incredible news about Hauser, they have a strong 5-year window to get as many championships as they can. They can have unheard of continuity if they want for all their important pieces. Should be a very fun ride to watch in the upcoming years.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jul 22, 2024 9:25:02 GMT -5
I think Horford keeps playing till he can no longer play at a high level. His way to HOF is playoff win shares. Those become much more meaningful if there's multiple championships attached to them.
He also looks to be having a ton of fun, players can wait their entire careers and never be a part of something like this team! Why you have players turning down better deals to return.
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Post by cdj on Jul 22, 2024 12:07:48 GMT -5
I think Horford keeps playing till he can no longer play at a high level. His way to HOF is playoff win shares. Those become much more meaningful if there's multiple championships attached to them. He also looks to be having a ton of fun, players can wait their entire careers and never be a part of something like this team! Why you have players turning down better deals to return. He can be our Haslem on a minimum deal at age 49 for all I care
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Post by capesox on Jul 22, 2024 17:03:12 GMT -5
Interesting that Jrue has had a bigger impact and more playing time then Tatum with the Olympic team so far. Of course, Tatum has a ton of competition for minutes with LeBron, Booker, and KD hasn't even played yet. Jrue has a defined role (mostly defense against opponent lead scorers) and can play off of the big names for easy baskets much like he does with Celtics. Tatum has basically been Lebron's backup
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 23, 2024 4:57:28 GMT -5
Interesting that Jrue has had a bigger impact and more playing time then Tatum with the Olympic team so far. Of course, Tatum has a ton of competition for minutes with LeBron, Booker, and KD hasn't even played yet. Jrue has a defined role (mostly defense against opponent lead scorers) and can play off of the big names for easy baskets much like he does with Celtics. Tatum has basically been Lebron's backup White has emerged as the primary PG backup to Holiday too.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jul 23, 2024 11:00:17 GMT -5
Tatum time is the next Olympics and the one after that.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jul 23, 2024 15:32:24 GMT -5
Tatum time is the next Olympics and the one after that. To be fair, they don’t win Gold last time without Tatum. He carried them at times and was easily their second best player to Durant.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 28, 2024 14:08:09 GMT -5
The needless drama around Brown, Hill, White, Tatum...ugh.
Kerr's decision to not play him a single minute today was..... interesting.
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Post by Don Caballero on Jul 28, 2024 14:26:55 GMT -5
The needless drama around Brown, Hill, White, Tatum...ugh. Kerr's decision to not play him a single minute today was..... interesting. I don’t think there’s ACTUAL drama. Brown seems to understand why he was left out and doesn’t seem to hold it against White, which would be senseless. Not playing Tatum was weird, but this is as close to an exhibition contest as it gets, the talent disparity is huge.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 28, 2024 14:40:09 GMT -5
The needless drama around Brown, Hill, White, Tatum...ugh. Kerr's decision to not play him a single minute today was..... interesting. I don’t think there’s ACTUAL drama. Brown seems to understand why he was left out and doesn’t seem to hold it against White, which would be senseless. Not playing Tatum was weird, but this is as close to an exhibition contest as it gets, the talent disparity is huge. Oh, I agree. I think it is media ginned up drama. I find it unnecessary and annoying
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jul 29, 2024 10:02:56 GMT -5
I don't think Brown is upset at White, but he sure does seem upset.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jul 29, 2024 11:04:21 GMT -5
I think this situation is weird. I'd compare Brown and White (and Jrue for that matter) as a co-worker you like passing you up for a promotion you felt more deserving of and the reasoning behind it had very little to do with the job itself.
I wonder if Tatum not playing might actually be a good thing, like maybe he said something about this whole thing? I could care less about team USA so if Tatum having Brown's back would be great to see.
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Post by dcb26 on Jul 29, 2024 15:48:03 GMT -5
The idea of this causing trouble in the locker room seems like a dumb media narrative - hopefully none of the players are so petty as to blame each other - but Brown and Tatum feeling disrespected by getting passed over and getting benched for KD, respectively, would be fine by me if it helps fire them up going into next year
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Post by benogliviesbrother on Jul 29, 2024 15:52:00 GMT -5
The idea of this causing trouble in the locker room seems like a dumb media narrative - hopefully none of the players are so petty as to blame each other - but Brown and Tatum feeling disrespected by getting passed over and getting benched for KD, respectivelyI don’t want to hyperanalyze Maye’s performance early in camp, since he’s just a rookie and these practices are designed for learning and making mistakes. But the first week certainly has been slow going for the No. 3 overall pick, especially Monday. Advertisement In seven-on-seven, Maye threw a sideline pass to Hunter Henry that was picked off by Kyle Dugger and returned for a touchdown. Maye’s next two plays were wild throws down the middle that weren’t close to being completed and were lucky to not be intercepted. Later in 11-on-11 drills, Maye uncorked an awkward throw after looking like he got stepped on by a lineman. He looked to be OK, though, as he rolled to his right on his next pass, a wild throw out of bounds. Maye is getting a ton of reps and every opportunity to compete with Jacoby Brissett and win the job. But he has made only a smattering of nice throws, showing inconsistency with his deep ball, and hasn’t made any “wow” plays with his athleticism or arm strength. The Grudge-O-Meter will be set on HIGH. My favorite thing during football seasons past was: 1) winning the game; 2) listening to Rodney vent afterwards how disrespected the Patriots had been. Righteous indignation can be a very useful tool.
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Post by mobaz on Jul 29, 2024 15:52:06 GMT -5
Make sure they tell KD they'll see him in the finals. And then laugh and laugh!
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Post by capesox on Jul 31, 2024 17:59:59 GMT -5
White looked exceptional in team USA win today. Holiday was his solid usual self. Tatum is letting other guys be the focal point on offense. He hasn't been getting the ball much and been in the corner a lot, like a 3 and D player. Hope it motivates him for next year. White's confidence should be sky high, he was the 2nd most productive player on the floor I thought. Defense, shooting, passing, he is doing it all.
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Post by cdj on Jul 31, 2024 22:23:14 GMT -5
Eventually all Americans will realize Derrick white is the best player in all the land
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Post by Oregon Norm on Jul 31, 2024 23:17:25 GMT -5
Eventually all Americans will realize Derrick white is the best player in all the land Steve Kerr, his thoughts about having White on the team: No understatement there.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 1, 2024 3:49:24 GMT -5
You pick a player like White to have the best team, not just the most talent.
BTW it's like Kerr didn't play Embiid and started Tatum to stop the crazy talk. It's amazing the difference in talent between 2020 and 2024. Maybe next game he won't play Curry, hahaha.
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Post by texs31 on Aug 2, 2024 13:39:19 GMT -5
Himmelsbach reporting that Anton Watson will, indeed, be taking that two-way spot.
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Post by rjp313jr on Aug 2, 2024 16:10:05 GMT -5
Himmelsbach reporting that Anton Watson will, indeed, be taking that two-way spot. That’s the ideal outcome
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Post by Montana Lemonious-Craig on Aug 8, 2024 15:48:56 GMT -5
Wayyyyy too close for comfort, but great comeback for team USA today. Could’ve been a huge disaster there
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