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Moving on to our next Eastern Conference team, and that is the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n
Moving on to our next Eastern Conference team, and that is the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n
And by the way, these are all randomized, if you didn’t know.<\/p>\n
And by the way, these are all randomized, if you didn’t know.<\/p>\n
I give the Bucks a F. F. Same, F. It’s kinda hard not to give it an F. There’s no redeeming factors about the season other than what?<\/p>\n
I give the Bucks a F. F. Same, F. It’s kinda hard not to give it an F. There’s no redeeming factors about the season other than what?<\/p>\n
Ryan Rollins is good.<\/p>\n
Ryan Rollins is good.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
But all the rumors- The whole Giannis situation all the potential trade stuff, bad coaching.<\/p>\n
But all the rumors- The whole Giannis situation all the potential trade stuff, bad coaching.<\/p>\n
All the money you spent to get Miles Turner in, and he just be existing.<\/p>\n
All the money you spent to get Miles Turner in, and he just be existing.<\/p>\n
He ain’t bad, but he also not good.<\/p>\n
He ain’t bad, but he also not good.<\/p>\n
He- You remember that little beef they had, Miles Turner had with the Pacers too at the beginning of the season?<\/p>\n
He- You remember that little beef they had, Miles Turner had with the Pacers too at the beginning of the season?<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
He always had just something to say.<\/p>\n
He always had just something to say.<\/p>\n
Yeah, it was It’s a, it’s a rough season in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
Yeah, it was It’s a, it’s a rough season in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
And again, we still keep getting reports, it seem like every hour it’s something new with the Giannis.<\/p>\n
And again, we still keep getting reports, it seem like every hour it’s something new with the Giannis.<\/p>\n
And, it’s a lot.<\/p>\n
And, it’s a lot.<\/p>\n
And I can’t wait until, yeah, they close the book on this whole Giannis era, ’cause I think it’s been- Yeah, the fact that it- the end of it is near the fact that it’s dragged out even past the trade deadline to where it’s still, like, him at odds with the front office about how he wants to play and they don’t wanna play him, and it’s It’s like, “Take us out the group chat.”<\/p>\n
And I can’t wait until, yeah, they close the book on this whole Giannis era, ’cause I think it’s been- Yeah, the fact that it- the end of it is near the fact that it’s dragged out even past the trade deadline to where it’s still, like, him at odds with the front office about how he wants to play and they don’t wanna play him, and it’s It’s like, “Take us out the group chat.”<\/p>\n
Like, that’s, like, that’s the vibe it gives.<\/p>\n
Like, that’s, like, that’s the vibe it gives.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
It’s like, it’s like you in a group chat with a toxic couple and they arguing.<\/p>\n
It’s like, it’s like you in a group chat with a toxic couple and they arguing.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
S- speaking of group chats, yesterday my dad hit the group chat to let us know the, one of the cats that we grew up with passed away yesterday.<\/p>\n
S- speaking of group chats, yesterday my dad hit the group chat to let us know the, one of the cats that we grew up with passed away yesterday.<\/p>\n
Rest in peace.<\/p>\n
Rest in peace.<\/p>\n
Sad day, obviously.<\/p>\n
Sad day, obviously.<\/p>\n
So rest in peace to Gail.<\/p>\n
So rest in peace to Gail.<\/p>\n
But he did it in the group chat that was about my sister birthday party from two months ago.<\/p>\n
But he did it in the group chat that was about my sister birthday party from two months ago.<\/p>\n
Oh.<\/p>\n
Oh.<\/p>\n
So my sister friends are in there.<\/p>\n
So my sister friends are in there.<\/p>\n
Oh my God.<\/p>\n
Oh my God.<\/p>\n
And, and like my, my sister replied, “Dad, I love you, but this is the wrong group chat.”<\/p>\n
And, and like my, my sister replied, “Dad, I love you, but this is the wrong group chat.”<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
“Please hit the family one.”<\/p>\n
“Please hit the family one.”<\/p>\n
And like, it got like seven laughs.<\/p>\n
And like, it got like seven laughs.<\/p>\n
So Gail die- died, and the group chat is laughing about the situation.<\/p>\n
So Gail die- died, and the group chat is laughing about the situation.<\/p>\n
Oh my God.<\/p>\n
Oh my God.<\/p>\n
but yeah, it’s just a, it’s a weird time.<\/p>\n
but yeah, it’s just a, it’s a weird time.<\/p>\n
delete the group chats when y’all done with them, basically.<\/p>\n
delete the group chats when y’all done with them, basically.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
You know what I’m saying?<\/p>\n
You know what I’m saying?<\/p>\n
That’s, that’s the moral of the story.<\/p>\n
That’s, that’s the moral of the story.<\/p>\n
That’s a good, that’s a good rule of thumb.<\/p>\n
That’s a good, that’s a good rule of thumb.<\/p>\n
Yeah, you’re done with it.<\/p>\n
Yeah, you’re done with it.<\/p>\n
No more parties.<\/p>\n
No more parties.<\/p>\n
All right, but yeah, F all around?<\/p>\n
All right, but yeah, F all around?<\/p>\n
Yeah, F all around.<\/p>\n
Yeah, F all around.<\/p>\n
66 F. All right.<\/p>\n
66 F. All right.<\/p>\n
Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n
Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n
F. This is one of the more disappointing seasons- Mm-hmm from a team, in a minute, just because when you looked at this team on paper, this was supposed to be a team that was locked in for the playoffs.<\/p>\n
F. This is one of the more disappointing seasons- Mm-hmm from a team, in a minute, just because when you looked at this team on paper, this was supposed to be a team that was locked in for the playoffs.<\/p>\n
They were supposed to be elite defensively.<\/p>\n
They were supposed to be elite defensively.<\/p>\n
They’re not that no more.<\/p>\n
They’re not that no more.<\/p>\n
Paolo’s had a kind of a up and down season.<\/p>\n
Paolo’s had a kind of a up and down season.<\/p>\n
There’s been really bad lows.<\/p>\n
There’s been really bad lows.<\/p>\n
Franz hasn’t been on the court.<\/p>\n
Franz hasn’t been on the court.<\/p>\n
There’s tension between the fr- not the front office, but the head coach and the star player.<\/p>\n
There’s tension between the fr- not the front office, but the head coach and the star player.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
So there’s, there’s nothing really about this team that screams good except for the fact that they I mean, Anthony Black had his breakout season.<\/p>\n
So there’s, there’s nothing really about this team that screams good except for the fact that they I mean, Anthony Black had his breakout season.<\/p>\n
That’s probably, like, the brigh- run, bright spot of this whole season.<\/p>\n
That’s probably, like, the brigh- run, bright spot of this whole season.<\/p>\n
And then he got injured.<\/p>\n
And then he got injured.<\/p>\n
I was like- Yeah “Oh my God.”<\/p>\n
I was like- Yeah “Oh my God.”<\/p>\n
I think for the first time the other night it felt like they had their full roster out there.<\/p>\n
I think for the first time the other night it felt like they had their full roster out there.<\/p>\n
Yes.<\/p>\n
Yes.<\/p>\n
Anthony Black coming off the bench, Franz Wagner.<\/p>\n
Anthony Black coming off the bench, Franz Wagner.<\/p>\n
I didn’t watch the game.<\/p>\n
I didn’t watch the game.<\/p>\n
Was that yesterday you said Franz Wagner limped into the- Yeah, he did limp the locker room into the locker room?<\/p>\n
Was that yesterday you said Franz Wagner limped into the- Yeah, he did limp the locker room into the locker room?<\/p>\n
He did end up coming back though.<\/p>\n
He did end up coming back though.<\/p>\n
Okay.<\/p>\n
Okay.<\/p>\n
Okay.<\/p>\n
Okay.<\/p>\n
I give them a D because of all of the injuries.<\/p>\n
I give them a D because of all of the injuries.<\/p>\n
I agree with almost everything you said.<\/p>\n
I agree with almost everything you said.<\/p>\n
But the fact that they did, again, miss Franz, miss Suggs, Anthony Black, Mo Wagner, you know, I did give them a little grace.<\/p>\n
But the fact that they did, again, miss Franz, miss Suggs, Anthony Black, Mo Wagner, you know, I did give them a little grace.<\/p>\n
But yeah, it’s been a tough, tough year for the Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n
But yeah, it’s been a tough, tough year for the Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n
Yeah, I, I gave them a D as well, mostly ’cause, like, even though it feel like a thousand miles away, there’s still light at the end of that tunnel where you can say, yeah, the injuries and, and maybe just a coaching change.<\/p>\n
Yeah, I, I gave them a D as well, mostly ’cause, like, even though it feel like a thousand miles away, there’s still light at the end of that tunnel where you can say, yeah, the injuries and, and maybe just a coaching change.<\/p>\n
Like, there’s something where, like, the, the, the F that I the other Fs we gave with the, Milwaukee Bucks, it feel like there’s not a lot that you can be happy about.<\/p>\n
Like, there’s something where, like, the, the, the F that I the other Fs we gave with the, Milwaukee Bucks, it feel like there’s not a lot that you can be happy about.<\/p>\n
I think you can, you can cope your way out of this Orlando Magic season if you’re a fan by saying, “Well, we just wasn’t healthy.”<\/p>\n
I think you can, you can cope your way out of this Orlando Magic season if you’re a fan by saying, “Well, we just wasn’t healthy.”<\/p>\n
And, like, half of that might be true.<\/p>\n
And, like, half of that might be true.<\/p>\n
Yeah, but that was an issue last year.<\/p>\n
Yeah, but that was an issue last year.<\/p>\n
And maybe even the year before that, if I’m not mistaken.<\/p>\n
And maybe even the year before that, if I’m not mistaken.<\/p>\n
So you’re saying it’s reoccurring, that something has to happen- with that medical staff or the players.<\/p>\n
So you’re saying it’s reoccurring, that something has to happen- with that medical staff or the players.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Can’t say you weren’t- I, I gave them a, give them a D, and I’m thinking the same thing, ’cause eventually s- something has to give.<\/p>\n
Can’t say you weren’t- I, I gave them a, give them a D, and I’m thinking the same thing, ’cause eventually s- something has to give.<\/p>\n
Or you, like, you have to kinda come to the conclusion you just can’t run it back every single year if you’re having the same problem.<\/p>\n
Or you, like, you have to kinda come to the conclusion you just can’t run it back every single year if you’re having the same problem.<\/p>\n
You can’t put in the same thing and expect something different.<\/p>\n
You can’t put in the same thing and expect something different.<\/p>\n
So this is the type of season I could see something changing, where, they move one of their staple pieces.<\/p>\n
So this is the type of season I could see something changing, where, they move one of their staple pieces.<\/p>\n
And it might not be, like, a Franz or a Paolo, but they got some people making a lot of money that they could be moving.<\/p>\n
And it might not be, like, a Franz or a Paolo, but they got some people making a lot of money that they could be moving.<\/p>\n
I feel like that’s, like, the one pivot that they might make.<\/p>\n
I feel like that’s, like, the one pivot that they might make.<\/p>\n
It, it would probably be Franz more so than Paolo, I think.<\/p>\n
It, it would probably be Franz more so than Paolo, I think.<\/p>\n
I think we sit a little way from that.<\/p>\n
I think we sit a little way from that.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
I think they might go head coach first.<\/p>\n
I think they might go head coach first.<\/p>\n
Yeah, no, I think, yeah, they probably do start with the head coach and then see where- And head coach situation could fix a lot, ’cause this roster is talented.<\/p>\n
Yeah, no, I think, yeah, they probably do start with the head coach and then see where- And head coach situation could fix a lot, ’cause this roster is talented.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
And it’s showing flashes, it’s just about being healthy at that point.<\/p>\n
And it’s showing flashes, it’s just about being healthy at that point.<\/p>\n
They’re four-game streak right now.<\/p>\n
They’re four-game streak right now.<\/p>\n
Maybe good momentum going into a play-in game.<\/p>\n
Maybe good momentum going into a play-in game.<\/p>\n
Who knows?<\/p>\n
Who knows?<\/p>\n
Franz, Paolo, and Bane have played 327 minutes together.<\/p>\n
Franz, Paolo, and Bane have played 327 minutes together.<\/p>\n
What do you think that net rating is?<\/p>\n
What do you think that net rating is?<\/p>\n
I would go plus 10.<\/p>\n
I would go plus 10.<\/p>\n
I go, like, plus five.<\/p>\n
I go, like, plus five.<\/p>\n
Plus four and a half.<\/p>\n
Plus four and a half.<\/p>\n
Minus 2.6.<\/p>\n
Minus 2.6.<\/p>\n
Okay.<\/p>\n
Okay.<\/p>\n
Oh.<\/p>\n
Oh.<\/p>\n
Small sample size, that’s 300 minutes.<\/p>\n
Small sample size, that’s 300 minutes.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
I mean, that’s really not a lot.<\/p>\n
I mean, that’s really not a lot.<\/p>\n
but it’s still a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n
but it’s still a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n
And I, I think it really is a lack of creativity offensively.<\/p>\n
And I, I think it really is a lack of creativity offensively.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
That’s what it really boils down to.<\/p>\n
That’s what it really boils down to.<\/p>\n
I fe- I feel like some of their runs were when players were out.<\/p>\n
I fe- I feel like some of their runs were when players were out.<\/p>\n
Like, I remember the Magic had a good run when Franz was missing games.<\/p>\n
Like, I remember the Magic had a good run when Franz was missing games.<\/p>\n
That’s when Paolo was, like, starting to turn it up.<\/p>\n
That’s when Paolo was, like, starting to turn it up.<\/p>\n
Yep.<\/p>\n
Yep.<\/p>\n
But then Franz also had the time where he was had the Magic looking good and Paolo was sitting out.<\/p>\n
But then Franz also had the time where he was had the Magic looking good and Paolo was sitting out.<\/p>\n
So they haven’t able, been able to just get it all together, and maybe that’s just because they haven’t been able to share the floor.<\/p>\n
So they haven’t able, been able to just get it all together, and maybe that’s just because they haven’t been able to share the floor.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Well, they also just, last two season, they were, like, elite defensively.<\/p>\n
Well, they also just, last two season, they were, like, elite defensively.<\/p>\n
They were, like, top two, top three defensively in the league.<\/p>\n
They were, like, top two, top three defensively in the league.<\/p>\n
That was something they were consistently hanging their hat on.<\/p>\n
That was something they were consistently hanging their hat on.<\/p>\n
They can’t hang their hat on that no more.<\/p>\n
They can’t hang their hat on that no more.<\/p>\n
If you add Jalen Suggs to that lineup, we got 160 minutes out of plus seven, plus nine net rating.<\/p>\n
If you add Jalen Suggs to that lineup, we got 160 minutes out of plus seven, plus nine net rating.<\/p>\n
Jalen Suggs is a good guy.<\/p>\n
Jalen Suggs is a good guy.<\/p>\n
He’s a little He, he’s got that swing.<\/p>\n
He’s a little He, he’s got that swing.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
next team we got is the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n
next team we got is the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n
A plus.<\/p>\n
A plus.<\/p>\n
Everybody’s favorite team.<\/p>\n
Everybody’s favorite team.<\/p>\n
I give them a B plus.<\/p>\n
I give them a B plus.<\/p>\n
I give them an A plus.<\/p>\n
I give them an A plus.<\/p>\n
Really good year.<\/p>\n
Really good year.<\/p>\n
Still another step in the, in the direction for them to take.<\/p>\n
Still another step in the, in the direction for them to take.<\/p>\n
Still more room for growth.<\/p>\n
Still more room for growth.<\/p>\n
the A plus would, I think, would’ve been, like, a perfect year.<\/p>\n
the A plus would, I think, would’ve been, like, a perfect year.<\/p>\n
This wasn’t a perfect year, but it was a really good, really good one in the right direction, starting with LaMelo being healthy.<\/p>\n
This wasn’t a perfect year, but it was a really good, really good one in the right direction, starting with LaMelo being healthy.<\/p>\n
Think that plays a big part.<\/p>\n
Think that plays a big part.<\/p>\n
The breakout rookie campaign for, Kon Knipple.<\/p>\n
The breakout rookie campaign for, Kon Knipple.<\/p>\n
But yeah, next year I think we could get that A plus season where you don’t have the Brandon Miller injury-Con continues to step in the right direction.<\/p>\n
But yeah, next year I think we could get that A plus season where you don’t have the Brandon Miller injury-Con continues to step in the right direction.<\/p>\n
They get used to being this winning team, learning how to win and close out games, which we still saw a little bit of issue the other night against the Celtics.<\/p>\n
They get used to being this winning team, learning how to win and close out games, which we still saw a little bit of issue the other night against the Celtics.<\/p>\n
I felt like that was a game they could’ve and should’ve won on the road.<\/p>\n
I felt like that was a game they could’ve and should’ve won on the road.<\/p>\n
LaMelo 36 points, but all in all, really good successful year for them.<\/p>\n
LaMelo 36 points, but all in all, really good successful year for them.<\/p>\n
I give it an A ’cause we- we’re seeing their big three play together consistently.<\/p>\n
I give it an A ’cause we- we’re seeing their big three play together consistently.<\/p>\n
I felt like last year we didn’t have Brandon Miller because of the shoulder, LaMelo was out- And there was no Kon Knipple.<\/p>\n
I felt like last year we didn’t have Brandon Miller because of the shoulder, LaMelo was out- And there was no Kon Knipple.<\/p>\n
there, there was no Kon Knipple.<\/p>\n
there, there was no Kon Knipple.<\/p>\n
So, like, this year- we’re seeing, like, a legit formulation of a big three, at least for the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n
So, like, this year- we’re seeing, like, a legit formulation of a big three, at least for the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n
I’m not saying it’s the Miami Heat big three of James, Wade, and LeBron.<\/p>\n
I’m not saying it’s the Miami Heat big three of James, Wade, and LeBron.<\/p>\n
I was about to say, how, how much- But like, yeah, like, they, they have a real nucleus of a core.<\/p>\n
I was about to say, how, how much- But like, yeah, like, they, they have a real nucleus of a core.<\/p>\n
Is there a, is there a, like, a different way to say big three?<\/p>\n
Is there a, is there a, like, a different way to say big three?<\/p>\n
Yeah, core.<\/p>\n
Yeah, core.<\/p>\n
Just a- Core, yeah.<\/p>\n
Just a- Core, yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Their core three guys.<\/p>\n
Their core three guys.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Yeah, those co- core three guys will play 771 minutes together.<\/p>\n
Yeah, those co- core three guys will play 771 minutes together.<\/p>\n
I ain’t gonna have y’all guess.<\/p>\n
I ain’t gonna have y’all guess.<\/p>\n
Plus 15.6 net rating.<\/p>\n
Plus 15.6 net rating.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Disgusting.<\/p>\n
Disgusting.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
I’m I gave them an A. I think this has been an amazing season.<\/p>\n
I’m I gave them an A. I think this has been an amazing season.<\/p>\n
I know it kinda started off a little slow, but I don’t think you would talk to really any Charlotte Hornet fan that’s not super excited about the season, about what’s to come.<\/p>\n
I know it kinda started off a little slow, but I don’t think you would talk to really any Charlotte Hornet fan that’s not super excited about the season, about what’s to come.<\/p>\n
And like, just moving forward, I think they had a hell of a season, so I, I went A. Yeah.<\/p>\n
And like, just moving forward, I think they had a hell of a season, so I, I went A. Yeah.<\/p>\n
I also went A.<\/p>\n
I also went A.<\/p>\n
Especially ’cause this is a team that was w- by the bottom of the conference, and now they’re like six, almost six games over 5 almost 10 game over the .500.<\/p>\n
Especially ’cause this is a team that was w- by the bottom of the conference, and now they’re like six, almost six games over 5 almost 10 game over the .500.<\/p>\n
We need them to win those last couple games, man.<\/p>\n
We need them to win those last couple games, man.<\/p>\n
We need- Yeah them actually in the playoffs.<\/p>\n
We need- Yeah them actually in the playoffs.<\/p>\n
All right.<\/p>\n
All right.<\/p>\n
W- next team we got is the Washington Wizards.<\/p>\n
W- next team we got is the Washington Wizards.<\/p>\n
the worst team in the league?<\/p>\n
the worst team in the league?<\/p>\n
Let me double-check.<\/p>\n
Let me double-check.<\/p>\n
Ah, yes.<\/p>\n
Ah, yes.<\/p>\n
Record-wise, the worst team in the league with just 17 wins on the year.<\/p>\n
Record-wise, the worst team in the league with just 17 wins on the year.<\/p>\n
Gave up 83 points to Bam, gave up 26 to Rob Delaham.<\/p>\n
Gave up 83 points to Bam, gave up 26 to Rob Delaham.<\/p>\n
Hey, they could’ve had like 25 wins if they played their guys.<\/p>\n
Hey, they could’ve had like 25 wins if they played their guys.<\/p>\n
I gave them a grade- They could.<\/p>\n
I gave them a grade- They could.<\/p>\n
Yeah, they could I gave them a grade.<\/p>\n
Yeah, they could I gave them a grade.<\/p>\n
They could’ve had like 25 wins if they played some of the guys.<\/p>\n
They could’ve had like 25 wins if they played some of the guys.<\/p>\n
They gave it to the Bulls.<\/p>\n
They gave it to the Bulls.<\/p>\n
I gave them a B+ ’cause we’ve seen a lot of growth from their guys.<\/p>\n
I gave them a B+ ’cause we’ve seen a lot of growth from their guys.<\/p>\n
Alex Sarr had a really good sophomore campaign.<\/p>\n
Alex Sarr had a really good sophomore campaign.<\/p>\n
KeSean George had a really good stretch to start the year.<\/p>\n
KeSean George had a really good stretch to start the year.<\/p>\n
Bilal looked good the, second half of the year.<\/p>\n
Bilal looked good the, second half of the year.<\/p>\n
Will Reilly has shown flashes.<\/p>\n
Will Reilly has shown flashes.<\/p>\n
Love what we’ve seen from Trey Johnson.<\/p>\n
Love what we’ve seen from Trey Johnson.<\/p>\n
The Anthony Davis and Trae Young trades, they’ve established some type of foundation that they can build on and h- take a huge jump next season.<\/p>\n
The Anthony Davis and Trae Young trades, they’ve established some type of foundation that they can build on and h- take a huge jump next season.<\/p>\n
It’s all about how this lottery plays out, right?<\/p>\n
It’s all about how this lottery plays out, right?<\/p>\n
Could they get a AJ Dobbins, or will they get the number one overall pick?<\/p>\n
Could they get a AJ Dobbins, or will they get the number one overall pick?<\/p>\n
That would, to me, take this to the moon.<\/p>\n
That would, to me, take this to the moon.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
But I think they’ve put some things together to build on and have a really quick turnaround in the next year or two.<\/p>\n
But I think they’ve put some things together to build on and have a really quick turnaround in the next year or two.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
I gave it a B+ as well, just because they expedited the timeline.<\/p>\n
I gave it a B+ as well, just because they expedited the timeline.<\/p>\n
It’s kinda crazy to think that a team tanked, um- and will have the top two, top three pick, but also be a playoff team next season.<\/p>\n
It’s kinda crazy to think that a team tanked, um- and will have the top two, top three pick, but also be a playoff team next season.<\/p>\n
It’s definitely not out of the realm of possibility.<\/p>\n
It’s definitely not out of the realm of possibility.<\/p>\n
I gave it a B, and, and the reason it’s not higher for me is that I’m, I’m pro-tank, as everybody knows.<\/p>\n
I gave it a B, and, and the reason it’s not higher for me is that I’m, I’m pro-tank, as everybody knows.<\/p>\n
I think tanking is an important part of the game, at least until the NBA de- de-incentivizes it.<\/p>\n
I think tanking is an important part of the game, at least until the NBA de- de-incentivizes it.<\/p>\n
I hate tanking that equates to my 21-year-old player is not playing.<\/p>\n
I hate tanking that equates to my 21-year-old player is not playing.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
You know what I mean?<\/p>\n
You know what I mean?<\/p>\n
Like, I would, I would’ve loved to just continue to see Alex Sarr c- like, develop more, but unfortunately we didn’t get that, ’cause they really valued being the worst team in the league.<\/p>\n
Like, I would, I would’ve loved to just continue to see Alex Sarr c- like, develop more, but unfortunately we didn’t get that, ’cause they really valued being the worst team in the league.<\/p>\n
But ultimately, all, all the get- guys Pierre mentioned has showed us real flashes.<\/p>\n
But ultimately, all, all the get- guys Pierre mentioned has showed us real flashes.<\/p>\n
Even, like, a Jamir, showed us- Walkers Walk, Walkers showed us a lot of flashes.<\/p>\n
Even, like, a Jamir, showed us- Walkers Walk, Walkers showed us a lot of flashes.<\/p>\n
Enough to be like, “Oh, that’s a NBA player.”<\/p>\n
Enough to be like, “Oh, that’s a NBA player.”<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
Mm-hmm.<\/p>\n
But- Julian Reese.<\/p>\n
But- Julian Reese.<\/p>\n
Julian Reese- Yes might be Anthony Davis, who knows?<\/p>\n
Julian Reese- Yes might be Anthony Davis, who knows?<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
I mean, maybe- Just a year under his belt if you don’t, if you don’t tank, you don’t find Ju- you don’t find- Yeah out about Julian Reese.<\/p>\n
I mean, maybe- Just a year under his belt if you don’t, if you don’t tank, you don’t find Ju- you don’t find- Yeah out about Julian Reese.<\/p>\n
good, good call, Derek.<\/p>\n
good, good call, Derek.<\/p>\n
Good call.<\/p>\n
Good call.<\/p>\n
So there is a pro to tanking.<\/p>\n
So there is a pro to tanking.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
You could find some diamonds in the rough.<\/p>\n
You could find some diamonds in the rough.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
He went to Oh, I have no idea where he went Maryland with DeQueen.<\/p>\n
He went to Oh, I have no idea where he went Maryland with DeQueen.<\/p>\n
Maryland.<\/p>\n
Maryland.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
I, I, I ultimately, I’ll go with the A. I think the moves that they made were, like, really good, to fit the timeline and everything like that.<\/p>\n
I, I, I ultimately, I’ll go with the A. I think the moves that they made were, like, really good, to fit the timeline and everything like that.<\/p>\n
But even with them not playing some of their younger guys, which I’m, I’m mad at too, it feels like the vibes are super high- Definitely high in Washington.<\/p>\n
But even with them not playing some of their younger guys, which I’m, I’m mad at too, it feels like the vibes are super high- Definitely high in Washington.<\/p>\n
Which is crazy, ’cause they did give up 83 points last game.<\/p>\n
Which is crazy, ’cause they did give up 83 points last game.<\/p>\n
The vibes are high.<\/p>\n
The vibes are high.<\/p>\n
They were talking about everything going down, and they said, “Man, don’t y’all jump on board once we get this top pick too.”<\/p>\n
They were talking about everything going down, and they said, “Man, don’t y’all jump on board once we get this top pick too.”<\/p>\n
Like, they, they really rock with what’s going on.<\/p>\n
Like, they, they really rock with what’s going on.<\/p>\n
So I, I’ll give them an A<\/p>\n
So I, I’ll give them an A<\/p>\n