NBA Discussion Thread

[LTgiants]

Randolph?

Zach Randolph?

You mean this guy?

[scottyboy]

Holy hell does Pau get a bad rap around here. Damn. Dude's one of the most skilled post scorers in the league

[y.f.s.]

Originally Posted by scottyboy

Holy hell does Pau get a bad rap around here. Damn. Dude's one of the most skilled post scorers in the league

The problem is that he thinks he's a 7 foot guard now. He took one shot in the paint last night, despite playing Center with the bench. He no want the ball in the paint.

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by y.f.s.

The problem is that he thinks he's a 7 foot guard now. He took one shot in the paint last night, despite playing Center with the bench. He no want the ball in the paint.

That's an awesome picture. Dammit Pau, your mentality is your biggest flaw.

[bigbluedefense]

I don't want that ***** on my team. He's like a shittier version of Gallinari.

Yes Knick fans, I went there. Gallo sucks.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by LTgiants

Randolph?

Zach Randolph?

You mean this guy?

When he is healthy, Z-Bo is a ******* baller.

[pierce2walker]

I doubt it would ever happen, but I think Pau could be a nice fit with the Celts. Pau's post game would compliment KG's jumpers well. Although if we are looking for a post player Al Jeff could probably be had for cheaper.

[Paul]

I think Al Jeff's value is a lot higher then Pau's at this point. So I wouldn't say cheaper.

[VAfy-ya]

Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

Dwight and Pau is the same as Bynum and Pau. They do not play well together, they both need to be in the paint to operate. Pau is not a stretch 4 at all. Amare can extend a little bit and has proved that he can be successful with Nash in D'Antoni's system.

It's not the same really. Dwight can actually do things like past out of a double team, hit cutters and reverse the ball weakside to open shooters from post position. He also has the laterally footspeed and agility to make-up for Pau's deficiencies as a post defender.

The problem is Dwight is maybe 75% and needs Pau to grow a pair and pick up the slack with post scoring and rebound consistently to make up for it. And it looks like its going to take at least 2 months for Dwight to get healthy, which is too long to put up with Pau's ********. I give Pau a lot of **** but he's missing Nash probably more than anybody right now. Nash's presence helps Pau's other skills shine, like passing out of the high-low post. So part of me wants to wait til Nash comes back and see how he responds. But his *****-ass play thus far has put him on the hot seat with most fans. He's healthy, Dwight isn't and so far Dwight is out-playing him by leaps and bounds to the point that Pau's out third best big man. Pau is too good of a player to be less productive than Jordan Hill. And I LOVE Hill but he doesn't possess nearly the skill of Gasol.

[Rosebud]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

I don't want that ***** on my team. He's like a shittier version of Gallinari.

Yes Knick fans, I went there. Gallo sucks.

In case you ever have another backetball-though just remember, **** you. **** everything you have to say about basketball.

[VAfy-ya]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeDan17

You guys just need to trade for Varejao. You know you would love him.

I'd trade him for Pau, straight up. He instantly transforms us to a champion contender. That's how much I love what Varejao brings to the table. And it gives Pau what he needs to he effective again.....the paint all to himself. Unfortunately, I doubt it would ever happen.

[pierce2walker]

Originally Posted by Paul

I think Al Jeff's value is a lot higher then Pau's at this point. So I wouldn't say cheaper.

Meh, the Lakers are going to want a pretty legit talent in order to replace Pau (not saying they can get it). Because of the logjam in the Utah frontcourt I could see them moving one of those guys for talent in other areas plus good prospects/picks. Al Jeff could be the odd guy out there, but we will see what transpires.

[gpngc]

Utah will absolutely trade Milsap or Jefferson (or maybe Kanter in a deal for a guard) this year. They love Favors and need to open up more minutes for him.

[Paul]

If anybody needs to to trade for Verajao, it's the Heat.

[comahan]

Milsap or Jefferson to Houston for uh, uhhhhhhhhhhhh

Royce White? Yea, do that Utah. Go.

[pierce2walker]

Originally Posted by gpngc

Utah will absolutely trade Milsap or Jefferson (or maybe Kanter in a deal for a guard) this year. They love Favors and need to open up more minutes for him.

Yup this is my thinking as well.

[gpngc]

Originally Posted by comahan

Milsap or Jefferson to Houston for uh, uhhhhhhhhhhhh

Royce White? Yea, do that Utah. Go.

I honestly thought of this already...

It's not enough, but maybe if Houston adds like a pick or something and the Jazz really can't get anything from anybody else...

But more likely the Jazz will get a guard in return.

Hm. I say we make it the duty of this board to predict the exact trade the Jazz make in a few months. It IS going to happen. It's just a matter of for who... And there are only 30 teams, the salaries have to match, etc. etc. so there are a finite number of realistic ideas.

OK go.

[Paul]

We all know Utah wants Roddy B and Marion. They might as well do it now and save the Mavs the trouble.

[scottyboy]

Lin and Royce for Jefferson. Boom.

[prock]

You mean Royce the D-leaguer?

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by prock

You mean Royce the D-leaguer?

I just wanna help commie out by getting him out of houston.

[comahan]

Originally Posted by scottyboy

Lin and Royce for Jefferson. Boom.

Toney Douglas as the Rockets starting Point Guard? Are you trying to cause me to bomb the Toyota Center?!

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by comahan

Toney Douglas as the Rockets starting Point Guard? Are you trying to cause me to bomb the Toyota Center?!

I assumed that this open roster spot meant I was going to make the team and be the starting point guard.

[comahan]

Originally Posted by scottyboy

I assumed that this open roster spot meant I was going to make the team and be the starting point guard.

Only if you can beat out Scott Machado. If you cant, you lose your name.

[Brodeur]

I think Machado is a lot better than Toney, personally.