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I’m going to get downvoted for this but I think BI is owed a 1 time pass.

Posted on 4/18/24 at 5:08 pm
Posted by LSUPilot07
Member since Feb 2022
6305 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 5:08 pm
I know he’s very polarizing with our fanbase right now and Tuesday was a really terrible look for BI, especially when he’s due for a max deal. Then I kind of look in the mirror and who hasn’t had one of those moments where they were just a complete dick? For his entire time here though he’s been the consummate pro improving every year. I think he just had a bunch of shite hit him at once and he handled it poorly. Coming off an injury where he’s rushing back (he’s clearly not 100%) but it’s playoff time so he wanted to be on the floor. Then he had 2 bad games in his return that culminated in Willie sitting him the last 7 minutes Tuesday and he got in his feelings and poured instead of being there for his team. I’m sure he regrets it, he’s a universally liked guy and I think he has a good game Friday. Wether that is enough for a W who knows but it’s hard for me to hold Tuesday against him after we have dealt with so much worse from Zion over the years and stuck with him. I’m not saying pay him the max either, just that it’s not fair to judge him off the last 2 games.
Posted by Tigerfan016
Member since May 2014
219 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 5:09 pm to
It’s not about Tuesday. He’s not a good fit next to Zion, and there are guys we could potentially trade for that would be better fits
Posted by Champs
Geaux Tigers
Member since Feb 2008
11856 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 5:23 pm to
I got 40 million reasons why he dont
Posted by saintslsupels
Member since Jul 2014
1987 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 5:32 pm to
Management asked CJ to change his game and shoot more threes, which he did gladly. Do you honestly think they’ve haven’t asked BI to shoot more 3s?
Posted by JDShellnut
Member since Feb 2022
17 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 5:58 pm to
BI been here 5 seasons helping build this team. He ALWAYS worked his butt off and had a positive attitude! ALWAYS a team guy!
HE HAS PUT A LOT INTO THIS TEAM AND WANTS TO BE ON THE COURT TO CONTRIBUTE. Dude can play. Very unique skill set.

Mark my words…..He about to show all y’all Friday.
Posted by duyp
Member since May 2011
2915 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 7:06 pm to
I love BI, I was one of the ones who wanted to keep him honestly. We are a net negative with that lineup. Also seeing the growth of Murphy and us desperate needing other pieces, we have to move on and not pay Ingram 40+ a year. He’s not worth that.
Posted by Soggymoss
Member since Aug 2018
15316 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 7:31 pm to
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we have dealt with so much worse from Zion over the years

You know one thing we haven’t dealt with from Zion?

Supporting his teammates.

Whether he was injured on the bench or just straight up benched by Willie in the 4th (this happened a couple times this year) he was still always up and always supporting everyone even of he may not have been happy
Posted by ned nederlander
Member since Dec 2012
4544 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 7:56 pm to
I can get on board with this take. He’s had a couple games to shake off the rust which should be enough for an elite player at the end of the season.

He can earn immediate redemption with a big game Friday.

Will be telling.
Posted by Pistol44
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2019
1974 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:01 pm to
I hear you, can really get pretty toxic around here, but what does he need a pass for? Came back from injury and hasn't played well. What am I missing, did he kick a puppy?
Posted by Sauce Castieaux
Asheville, NC.
Member since Nov 2015
5093 posts
Posted on 4/18/24 at 10:22 pm to
Why are some of yall so attached to this core?

There is always a "yea, but next year..." attached to this team. The break out and gelling together may not ever happen. By the time you are waiting for these guys to all collectively figure it out the window to make some noise will have long passed.


I too have often though "yea, but what if" each year. Reality has to set in that this team is just not as good as we think they are. Which is a shame, because its easily the most talent we have had since CP, west and company
Posted by ned nederlander
Member since Dec 2012
4544 posts
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:48 pm to
quote:

I think BI is owed a 1 time pass


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