2016-2017 around the league thread

[Coolbreeze44]

Finally a night I can cheer for the Warriors and thoroughly enjoy it.

Durant: 5 - 17 fg
Curry: 7 - 16 fg
Team: 7 - 30 on three pointers (23%)

And the Warriors still win easily in basically a rout vs. a top 4 team in the league.

The key number is the 32 team assists. Oh if only we could approach that level of ball movement.

[AbeVigodaLive]

Finally a night I can cheer for the Warriors and thoroughly enjoy it.

Durant: 5 - 17 fg
Curry: 7 - 16 fg
Team: 7 - 30 on three pointers (23%)

And the Warriors still win easily in basically a rout vs. a top 4 team in the league.

The key number is the 32 team assists. Oh if only we could approach that level of ball movement.

It's crazy when you think about the 2nd best team averaging only 24.7. Phoenix averages only 18.3.

[Monster]

https://twitter.com/espnsteinline/status/807300153241718784

"More evidence to suggest that the Magic, who are openly seeking a scoring boost via trade, are willing to move Hezonja in the right deal ..."

They are sending him to the d-league. I wonder what kind of player they are hoping to get in return.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Did we have anyone on this board who preferred Noah Vonleh over Julius Randle a couple years ago? I'm watching this Thunder/Blazers game and I noticed Vonleh after he turned the ball over and it made me wonder. Also, whatever he's attempting with his hair... Yikes.

[khans2k5 [enjin:6608728]]

Did we have anyone on this board who preferred Noah Vonleh over Julius Randle a couple years ago? I'm watching this Thunder/Blazers game and I noticed Vonleh after he turned the ball over and it made me wonder. Also, whatever he's attempting with his hair... Yikes.

I was definitely on the Vonleh train but that's been a disaster. I don't really understand when 6'10 240 lb bigs with shooting touch fail in this league. Rebound the ball and learn the PnPop and you're already competent. Must be a between the ears thing.

[Monster]

Did we have anyone on this board who preferred Noah Vonleh over Julius Randle a couple years ago? I'm watching this Thunder/Blazers game and I noticed Vonleh after he turned the ball over and it made me wonder. Also, whatever he's attempting with his hair... Yikes.

I was definitely on the Vonleh train but that's been a disaster. I don't really understand when 6'10 240 lb bigs with shooting touch fail in this league. Rebound the ball and learn the PnPop and you're already competent. Must be a between the ears thing.

I wasn't a Vonleh fan certainly not over Randle but yeah he hasn't panned out yet. Things aren't looking good for him but he is still 21. I wouldn't bet on him figuring it out but that is still young which was part of the draft for him at the time of the draft.

[TheFuture]

Did we have anyone on this board who preferred Noah Vonleh over Julius Randle a couple years ago? I'm watching this Thunder/Blazers game and I noticed Vonleh after he turned the ball over and it made me wonder. Also, whatever he's attempting with his hair... Yikes.

I was definitely on the Vonleh train but that's been a disaster. I don't really understand when 6'10 240 lb bigs with shooting touch fail in this league. Rebound the ball and learn the PnPop and you're already competent. Must be a between the ears thing.

I was in the same boat. Saw the size with shooting touch and thought he would transition. Definitely preferred his playstyle to randles bully ball style. Wrong so far. Still time maybe?

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

The Wolves are apparently looking for big man help. Fox reported that they've made calls, but they didn't provide names. It's nothing too important (yet), but I thought I'd add it to the thread since myself, Cool, and some others have talked about that need a little bit over the past several weeks.

Here's the link: http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/nba-trade-rumors-minnesota-timberwolves-looking-for-frontcourt-help-121516

[Coolbreeze44]

Thanks for the link Cam. Rubio for Okafor just makes too much sense to me.

[TAFKASP]

Thanks for the link Cam. Rubio for Okafor just makes too much sense to me.

I could be wrong but I just don't see Okafor as the answer to anything an this defense challenged.