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really caused Williams mental illness to boil over

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For sure, Master P wasn't an issue. Ricky just ahead of his time :pimp:

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Best thing for everyone,for sure is that Zion does turn it on, stays healthy and provides 20,5, and 5 that he should be able to do in his sleep. Problem will be then Pels will want to give him another shot :lol:

Its really in his best interest to learn to be a complementary piece at times and rethink his game. Everyone talks about his lack of shooting anything outside of 12' but near as important is that he needs to be able to run the court. Pet peave of mine is that he won't run (conditioning?) unless he is leading the transition. He should have always been feasting as a finisher (either on the wing or as a trailer) with less physical pounding on his body.

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There's always more to stats than you think

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For sure, I'm pro statistical analysis but everyone can't be the spokesman. You make a great point with the +- . First blush is to use that as a player barometer and your example shows the foolishness of the metric used in that context. Practically, a lot of teams use their star(s) to carry bench lineups so they don't tank the game while also providing rest for other starters. There are levels to the game.

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Explain it then

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For sure, it really just comes down to expectations for a certain Husky fellow for a lot of you all. Stars so bright in your eyes for Zion clouded all reasonable judgement for anything else, including BI. I'm just browsing all the post about him in this thread that are just as ridiculous as when he was here. i.e. "he's a fourth option on the other team now that better suits him" when he actually is leading the other team in scoring. He was the leading scorer here too except now the other star there is actually pulling his weight. Shell, its just a basketball vs. internets thing.

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I will never understand why BI is anything other than universally loved here

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For sure this, he's no longer a Pelican, but for dang sure had the Blender rocking.

For sure not on board with a fire sale, but two of Husky,Poole,Tre, and Herb are likely not for long. Husky for sure, but unfortunately Herb is probably Pels best trade asset due to his defensive skill and contract. Dumars brought end Poole so he may stay.

I'm not sure why folks are in disbelief of the poor product. This was inevitable with all of the organizations moves to coddle Husky. Again, I'm a big fan of Husky and really hope he gets his health and head together, but his time is up here.

Pels, should look to get back in the first round, get a good young prospect, and a vet who will give them more presence and support in the paint and on the boards. I really like Queen and Fears, they are young and need to get a lot stronger, but have tons of skill and talent. Hopefully Dumars doesn't make the same mistake as the former regime and can instill in them specifically and the the team that they need to be competent and compete on both ends.

For sure, Zion as an off ball cutter, something he is not in condition to do.

Most trades are not Danny Ainge Fantasy's and because Pels were going to be mid in any state, a gamble makes since if you can start building a foundation. A bunch of Queen and Fears "woe is us" on the board until the last week and a half. If Pels can get a pick, vet, and development prospect for what Pels aren't building around, it could still be a good for the Pels as a franchise.

Dang, Not Yves

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