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People just dislike Lebron and the power he and Rich Paul wield. I get it.
I’ll still tune in to see the first father/son NBA teammates when that time comes……
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I’ll still tune in to see the first father/son NBA teammates when that time comes……
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George is an interesting story….mostly played PG/G until a late, big growth spurt. Nice swing for the fences if he can develop…Grades for all 30 NBA draft classes: Best picks, biggest reaches and which teams got value
Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.www.espn.com
People hate LeBron? Why?
Is his son good enough to be a draftee? Most say NO. Is he being drafted bc LeBron said “I wanna play w my son, last year” (paraphrasing).
So owners like Ishbia thought they could draft Jr, to get LeBron.
Lakers struck instead. Good for them? They should have to ensure LeBron stays with them. Good move on their part.
That’s not hating anyone. It’s just the facts, far as I see them.
Is his son good enough to be a draftee? Most say NO. Is he being drafted bc LeBron said “I wanna play w my son, last year” (paraphrasing).
So owners like Ishbia thought they could draft Jr, to get LeBron.
Lakers struck instead. Good for them? They should have to ensure LeBron stays with them. Good move on their part.
That’s not hating anyone. It’s just the facts, far as I see them.
CapitalsCupReality
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Lol yeah….lots of people lol…
He was certainly good enough to be drafted in the 2nd. “Most say no” is not something I’ve heard in any recent mainstream NBA talk…
Fair enough. I had read many talking heads that thought drafting him was simply a ploy to get his father to be on the same team. That was his best attribute.
I guess we will see.
NobodyBeatsTheWiz
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I'm with Rids here. Every draft ranking/analyst I saw leading up to the draft had him as a talent way outside of the draftable range. Most did, however, project that he'd be drafted because of his father.
Bilal's availability for the summer league depends on if he gets cut from France's olympic squad.
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This was the typical mix I saw….depending on who you ask….some see NBA upside or at least untapped potential because of things he wasn’t able to do last year….
2nd rounder/typical G League development guy….
Brony basically an undrafted prospect but that said late in the draft for whatever doesn't matter. Feel bad for Brony not able to chart his own path.
NobodyBeatsTheWiz
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I mean, that's ESPN pushing a narrative and softening the blow for their darling team's fans when they draft him.
He's a 6'2" point guard who can't shoot the 3, was a bad college player, and has a giant medical red flag. Do you honestly believe he's drafted without the last name "James"?
Look at Justin Edwards. He was a top 5 HS recruit last year, played for a blue chip program for a coach with an impeccable NBA development record, had a much better year than James, is a better shooter with more length, and has a better skillset in just about every aspect of the game. Went undrafted.
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Well to counter than nonsense idea….Stephen A just said he would not been drafted if his name wasn’t James….seems to me if there was some conspiratorial “narrative push” their top TV guy would be leading the charge….anyway….
Windhorst saying some scouts he talked to had him as a 2nd rounder (some didn’t) carry’s more weight for me….
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NobodyBeatsTheWiz
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All ESPN does is push narrative, man. Their on-air commentary hasn't been legit analysis for at least a decade.
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Regardless. As I said, most didn’t have him as being good enough. BUT…. he was on everyone’s board bc “James”.
I’m not sure why we are arguing this point?
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Looks like we'll have a shot tomorrow at seeing a second amateur win on the PGA Tour this year...
Our guy Neal Shipley, in his first Tour start as a pro, lurking around that top 10 too.
Our guy Neal Shipley, in his first Tour start as a pro, lurking around that top 10 too.
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Yep; he’s got the game, but he’s pro now. First low Am at the Master and US Open since Hovland…
Also saw that “Beef” is playing on the DP Tour this week and was playing well. Only his like 6th or 7th start in a few years they were saying…
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Spin: Valanciunas played at least 74 regular-season games in each of his three seasons with the Pelicans, but his role declined in 2023-24 while New Orleans enjoyed better health from frontcourt mate Zion Williamson. Though he appeared in all 82 games, Valanciunas' averages of 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game all represented notable downturns from the season before. The 32-year-old should have a chance to bounce back as a veteran presence for the Wizards, who just selected Alex Sarr with the No. 2 pick in this year's draft.
Don't mind this they need a veteran center. Also to help mentor Sarr/Vukivec.
Looks like they resigned Holmes for two years. Liked how he played when he first came over. He got hurt a bunch towards the end.
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