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Westbrick signs extension with OKC (likely 80 million)

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by what, Jan 19, 2012.

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  1. what

    what Member

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    Time for okc to feel the pain with these contracts.
     
    #1 what, Jan 19, 2012
  2. peleincubus

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    Remember last playoffs when I asked you if you were on drugs when you said the griz had just as much talent/youth. I see now that has developed into jealousy
     
    #2 peleincubus, Jan 19, 2012
  3. pmac

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    Russell Westbrook > Rudy Gay
     
    #3 pmac, Jan 19, 2012
  4. jayhow92

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    Time for us to go after Harden! They can't sign him or Ibaka to extensions with Westbrook getting that huge payroll.
     
    #4 jayhow92, Jan 19, 2012
  5. Roxs-Redemption

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    I was just about to mention that. You beat me to it.
     
    #5 Roxs-Redemption, Jan 19, 2012
  6. Phillyrocket

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    Yeah seems like there was the same though process regarding The Grizz overpaying for Gay, Conley, and Randolph and we could sneak in and get Marc Gasol.

    Look how well that turned out...:rolleyes:
     
    #6 Phillyrocket, Jan 19, 2012
  7. clos4life

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    At some point they are going to be squeezed out. Ibaka/Harden, both can't stay at the money they'll get offered. They'll have to choose.
     
    #7 clos4life, Jan 19, 2012
  8. VBG

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    There's no way you don't give a player like Westbrook the max. And Westbrook is not the type to get lazy.

    For all of his flaws, he is a hardworking and determined guy
     
    #8 VBG, Jan 19, 2012
  9. BigBenito

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    Pain? I take it you are not a fan of those Memphis contracts? :grin:
     
    #9 BigBenito, Jan 19, 2012
  10. Tom Bombadillo

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    I think Ibaka is the guy that is on his way out.


    I would be AMAZED If they ever let Harden go...


    That guy has superstar talent...
     
    #10 Tom Bombadillo, Jan 19, 2012
  11. OldfanofTmac

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    OKC would be stupid to give ibaka an extension over harden. this okc team needs as much offense as they can get.
     
    #11 OldfanofTmac, Jan 19, 2012
  12. Zboy

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    Good. Now we can stop with all the Westbrook trade speculations.
     
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  13. what

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    The thunder aren't near the dangerous team as they are now without their collection of forwards. There whole low post game is predicated on limiting the other team's points in the paint.

    The thunder get by without having a true low post threat simply because they do 2 things really well. They get fouled a lot and the limit low post scoring.

    I'd say ibaka is as crucial a key player as harden is.
     
    #13 what, Jan 19, 2012
  14. jopatmc

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    Oh, no. The trade speculation has just begun and may very well end in a trade....of Westbrook.
     
    #14 jopatmc, Jan 19, 2012
  15. OldfanofTmac

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    L.O.L.

    To each his own, but i strongly disagree. You take out ibaka, you got collison that can do a pretty decent job. you take out harden, and who can bring in that scoring from the bench?
     
    #15 OldfanofTmac, Jan 19, 2012
  16. Jontro

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    Forget sign and trade. Extension and trade?
     
    #16 Jontro, Jan 19, 2012
  17. A_3PO

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    "Westbrick" the selfish "head case" who "doesn't get along with Durant" ended up signing a 5-year extension without a "Rose" escalator if he makes the All-Star team and doesn't have an opt out. So he took basically the minimum available and agreed to lock into 5 years with KD. Seems to be contrary to the notion of being selfish and disliking KD.
     
    #17 A_3PO, Jan 19, 2012
  18. what

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    you got dequan cook and eric maynor.

    Do people realize that the thunder don't have a low post game? With teams that do have one you need more than collison and perkins. Being a primary jumpshooting team what saves the thunder is a heck of a lot of foul shots (coupled with a high percentage). They try to beat you at the line.

    In 2 of their 3 losses they were beat at the line. Bottom line, you beat the thunder at the line you got a good shot at beating them.
     
    #18 what, Jan 19, 2012
  19. jopatmc

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    I've never believed he didn't like Durant. What I see and know is Westbrook is a hothead under pressure. He blows up. And it's not pretty. IF...the Thunder blow under pressure in the playoffs and Westbrook is the main reason like he was this past playoff season, THEN it is likely they move him.
     
    #19 jopatmc, Jan 19, 2012
  20. OldfanofTmac

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    SMH. first of all, maynor isn't much of a scorer, he's a playmaker, and he's out for the year. Cook is good for 2 Three's a game and thats it. In my opinion, OKC should trade Ibaka for Ryan Anderson + Redick.
     
    #20 OldfanofTmac, Jan 19, 2012
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