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Dinky Mulberry
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re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/24/25 at 7:43 pm
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We have a lot of winnable games left on the schedule. Bit worrying
Watching this game...seems pretty obvious the 76ers don't plan on winning another game...for the rest of this season
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re: Hawkins
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/23/25 at 4:32 pm
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When is some coach going to teach him how to play defense? The guy is terrible. Shooting 3's ain't the entire game of basketball. He should have been the one traded to Atlanta!
Hawks had no desire to take Hawkins...they wanted Herb...but "settled" on Dyson Daniels.
re: Ping Pong Balls Watch Updated 3/24
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/23/25 at 4:07 pm
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When a tie occurs in the standings, the odds are split using the average of the odds between the positions. (Example: in this case 3rd record has 14% chance whereas 4th position has 12.5% chance. The average between the two is 13.25% which would be the new odds for both teams.) And to decided which team gets 3rd position vs 4th position would be decided by a coin flip.
Tieing for 3rd isn't a bad position to be in considering all things.
And to prove just how big a nerd I really am...since the 13.25% of 1000 possible "combos" doesn't come out to an even number...the winner of the coin flip would also get the odd extra " 4 number combo" and have 133 combos to the loser's 132. I WANT THAT EXTRA COMBO !!!
re: What single aspect of Zion's game should he focus on in the offseason?
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/20/25 at 11:13 pm
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Again, ONE area (not "work on each of x, y, and z").
Not trying to dodge your question but I can either not respond or...not give an honest answer that is only "one area" as you requested...and I like to talk...so...I choose the latter.
JMO: I'm not as high on Zion's overall ability to play a winning brand of basketball...especially when/if he EVER makes it to the playoffs. He has glaring weaknesses in many areas of his game. Next year will be his 7th season in the NBA...and I've see little to no improvement in the several areas where I think he pretty much sux. After this many seasons...it might just be time to accept the fact that "he is...what he is"...
I think the Pelicans waited too long to finally give up on Ingram...and as a result...ended up not being able to get much of anything in return. I could easily see this happening with Zion...maybe not quite as bad...but still, nowhere near what they would like to get. So, I'd say...try & build up his reputation on the court AND make sure & "talk him up" as a potential superstar, when healthy, (whether you believe it or not)....which I think all the folks associated with the Pels have been instructed to do AND I think all are currently doing a very good job of following their instructions.
Then...first chance you have... to get a half-decent return...you unload him.
re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/20/25 at 8:54 pm
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Somehow they won exactly after our win, same thing happen after our win vs Clippers. If we hadn't won yesterday most probably LaMelo wouldn't have played today. In 10 days we will see who is more willing to lose anyway.
A valid point...and I hope our game with Hornets turns out to be a "big one"...to see who can out-tank the other. Should be a fun one to watch...if we both need to lose...I just wish it was the last game of the year...to be REALLY fun.
re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/20/25 at 8:14 pm
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For weeks it's certain that we can't have worse record than Wizards, Jazz and Hornets. They win only when they have some cushion to the 4th spot. We also win here and there, but always with enough cushion to the 5th spot.
Not so sure about the Hornets...they are gonna beat the Knicks tonight...so if we didn't have that HUGE win last night...we would actually be in 3rd place for the lottery...with Hornets in 4th worse.
re: Zion is so freaking good
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/20/25 at 11:25 am
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Trey is a more efficient player when you compare him to Ingram. The stats back that up. Trey is probably a #3 guy on a contender but to say he's inefficient is hilarious.
Yep...if we wanted to move Trey...we could get a solid return.
On Ingram...we couldn't get much of anything...
re: Zion is so freaking good
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/20/25 at 11:14 am
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I keep hearing this about Trey, not really seeing it. Trey isn't an efficient scorer, not that good at defense, and a pretty bad rebounder for his size. Basically he's not as good as BI. We would need someone close to Zion's level for this team to make a deep playoff run. 36% from 3 and 5 rebounds a game at 6'9 isn't winning a title as your 2nd best player.
Trey is definitely overrated and has several holes in his overall game.
BUT...he's still young and has potential to make a solid leap with several aspects of his game. Next coupla years will be key for him...he'll either "develope" into an overall solid player...or not. No way I'd move him...until he shows us which way it's gonna be. Can always move him a coupla years from now.
re: Zion is so freaking good
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/20/25 at 9:57 am
I think I've finally figured out the "problem" we...as fans...have with Zion. Amazingly, at least to me, MANY of our fans truly believe that, when healthy, Zion is actually one of the top 5 ...or top 10 or even top 15 players...in the NBA.
I must admit...I didn't really believe we had more than a few folks...who actually had Zion rated that highly. I sit corrected.
For the future of the Pelicans...I hope...and assume...that the Pelicans are currently just playing Zion to try and (possibly) build up his trade value and will trade him, as soon as they can get anywhere close to a decent deal. Seventy cents on the dollar, whatever that means, would be fantastic. I don't think this will work...but it's worth a try.
Anywho...hope springs eternal...so now...let's just concentrate on holding on to those 125 "combos"...on those wild and crazy ping pong balls.
I must admit...I didn't really believe we had more than a few folks...who actually had Zion rated that highly. I sit corrected.
For the future of the Pelicans...I hope...and assume...that the Pelicans are currently just playing Zion to try and (possibly) build up his trade value and will trade him, as soon as they can get anywhere close to a decent deal. Seventy cents on the dollar, whatever that means, would be fantastic. I don't think this will work...but it's worth a try.
Anywho...hope springs eternal...so now...let's just concentrate on holding on to those 125 "combos"...on those wild and crazy ping pong balls.
re: The NBA should seed the Lottery based on March 1 Standings
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/15/25 at 5:04 pm
No matter what they try & do...the NBA regular season is pretty much a joke...and everybody knows it. Of the 3 major sports, it is BY FAR...the worst in this regard.
Regular season in NFL is MUCH better...and MLB is the best by far. You can go to a MLB regular season game...and you will see an honest effort by both sides AND...you will very likely see the normal "starting" players.
I can't imagine paying good money to attend an NBA game...no telling who is gonna play and who is gonna sit out, for one reason or another...and the effort is amazingly low...by most players. Just a horrible "product" nowadays...and I don't think they have an answer...to try & improve it.
Regular season in NFL is MUCH better...and MLB is the best by far. You can go to a MLB regular season game...and you will see an honest effort by both sides AND...you will very likely see the normal "starting" players.
I can't imagine paying good money to attend an NBA game...no telling who is gonna play and who is gonna sit out, for one reason or another...and the effort is amazingly low...by most players. Just a horrible "product" nowadays...and I don't think they have an answer...to try & improve it.
re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/12/25 at 10:50 am
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Wrong guy, I hate everything about a tank. Non-competitive, bad basketball that more often than not doesn't pay off. There is a reason that the Hornets, Wizards, and Utah are perennial no bueno.
Guess it depends on the "tanker"...OKC seems to have worked out pretty well...and they SUDDENLY... won ONLY 22 and 24 games in back-to-back seasons not that long ago.
Done the right way...and coupled with wise decisions by the people in charge...a smart "tank" of a year or two...can be quite beneficial for the long term. OKC will probably revert back to being "just another small market team"...after their current "window" with their young talent, runs out.
THEN...I assume they will start another tanking session...and rebuild for another serious run. If you want to have a serious shot at a title...this is probably the best way to go...IF you are a small market team. Sad, but true.
re: If we end up with 3rd overall pick, who should we get?
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/11/25 at 10:28 am
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I certainly am going back and forward with three players but who do you guys want at pick 3 if Harper and Cooper gone?
IF we end up with 3rd pick...in my dream draft scenario...I'm hoping Hornets get the 1st pick. THEN...pre-draft...we trade Zion AND our 3rd pick...for the 1st pick (Flagg, of course)...AND Brandon Miller.
I doubt the Hornets would even CONSIDER doing this...so I'd be prepared to throw in a few extra "sweeteners"...to get this deal done. (BTW: The Hornets should NOT even think about...mentioning Trey or Herb in this trade...but ANYBODY else...is worth talking about)
re: Ping Pong Balls Watch Updated 3/24
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/11/25 at 12:21 am
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Big night for Pels - Nets, Hornets, and Raptors all win!
Yep...VERY big night.
Gonna be hard for Pelicans to slip to being worse than 4th...UNLESS THEY DO SOMETHING REALLY DUMB...LIKE GOING ON A 5-GAME WINNING STREAK !!!
re: Ping Pong Balls Watch Updated 3/24
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/10/25 at 11:43 pm
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4th worst record has gotten as low as 7th twice now. Once in 2019 and last year.
Yep...for sure , ANYTHING can happen...like last year when Hawks finished at 10th worse record & had 3% chance at getting 1st pick...and then, hit it...which SHOULD happen only once every 33 years.
IF...we end up with 4th worst record...we'll have a 16.8% chance...which is once every 6 years of ending up with the 7th pick and a 2.2% chance...which is once every 45 years... of the worst possible outcome for the 4th worst finisher... which is the 8th pick.
So...if we finish 4th worst...we'll have an 81% chance of ending up with a pick at #6 or better...which means we should get the 6th pick or better...every 4 out of 5 years...if we finish with 4th worst record.
And yes...I'm just sitting here bored... watching the Knicks/Kings game...which explains the length of this post...sorry about this.
re: Ping Pong Balls Watch Updated 3/24
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/10/25 at 10:15 pm
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I’m really falling in love with Rasheer Fleming from St John’s. 6’9 with a reported 7’5 wingspan. Athletic as hell, good rebounder, averaging 3 stocks, and shooting 40% from 3.
I’d have no issue taking him like 7th or 8th if the pels slip in the lottery
Doubt we can fall that far down...should finish at worst 4th...which should just about guarantee us the 6th draft pick AT THE WORST.
But...if you can convince me he could eventually grow into a small ball 5 that can shoot the 3...he might become an option...even at the 6th pick. I'm always on the lookout...for one of those guys. BTW...is it "John" or "Joe"
re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/10/25 at 9:28 pm
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How is time running out on him? He just turned 30 and his style of play should age great. He is basically locked down for the next 3 seasons. I don't think he would ever ask out. The team is a top 4 seed in the West, and they are spending. They have kept the core mostly intact. What else do you want them to do? They have the best player in the league, and I don't see him crying for more help (like a certain other Superstar does every season)..
Rumor at end of last season was that Joker wasn't thrilled with the "makeup" of the team...& thought they would need a change or 2...to be able to win it all. Mainly a bit of help defensively...which most Nuggets' fans thought meant Porter, Jr. Problem is...most don't think they can trade Porter, Jr & get a decent return.
But, you are right, Joker is still young...locked in for next few years... & should age quite well. But, the Nuggets fans I talk to...were more afraid of Joker just getting frustrated & walking away from the NBA...leaving all that money on the table & returning home to Serbia & those horses of his.
Sounds crazy...but Joker is not your normal NBA player. They all think he "marches to a different drummer". I think Joker will end up as a top 5 player of all time...probably #3... if he doesn't retire early.
re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/10/25 at 10:33 am
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Yeah Brown has looked really bad so far.
I forgot he was on the team. He’s been legit terrible since leaving Denver after the title. I could see him going back to Denver this offseason for a minimum
Yep...this is one of the few moves Nuggets can make UNLESS they come up with a way to get rid of Porter,Jr. Braun is improving by leaps and bounds on both ends of the court but the clock is ticking on Joker...so, Nuggets better hurry up & figure out a way to get him some help in Denver.
re: Ping Pong Balls Watch Updated 3/24
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/8/25 at 4:57 pm
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What's the point of having one combination not assigned to a team? Is it just because they need 1001 combos to make the math work?
There's 14 teams in the lottery...they are drawing ONLY for the TOP 4 selections. So, they take ALL the 4 digit combinations when you have 14 possible numbers. That works out to 1001 possible 4 digit combinations.
They eliminate ONE of the possible 1001 combinations (if they happen to draw it, they just ignore it). It's easy to figure out %s for each of the 14 teams in the lottery when you have 1000 possible combinations. NOT so easy when you have 1001...
Teams are "assigned" all their possible 4-digit combinations before the drawing starts. If we finish 4th worst...we get 12.5% of the total combinations...hence...we have 125 out of 1000 possible chances at winning the first 4-digit draw for the 1st draft pick. Then...the way I understand it...they throw all the balls back in the "bowl" and draw 4 more...for the 2nd draft pick...etc...etc
re: Ping Pong Balls Watch Updated 3/24
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/8/25 at 10:58 am
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There must be something wrong with. me. With 6 years of post-grad education, including law and PhD level work, I’m still not completely sure how this crap works.
I’ll just wait for the announced results.
Funny how we are all so different in certain areas. I'm pretty sharp at understanding "probabilities" and other math-related stuff...but I can barely operate a screw driver...just the way it is...
re: The rest of the games Game Thread 2024-2025
Posted by Dinky Mulberry on 3/6/25 at 9:52 pm
Seemed to me...those Rockets were actually trying to play some solid defense...and concentrate on slowing Zion down. Don't see that too often...in the regular season.
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