Now that the draft is done, here's what should be the blueprint

theDude · Jul 30, 2021

daywalker02 said: ↑

He isn't wrong, OKC had to give up one MVP and then another one.
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Did they have to, or did they just give up the wrong players?

There’s a maximum amount you can pay players. Just make sure you are paying it to the right ones.

BHannes2BHonest · Jul 30, 2021

yaopao said: ↑

Name me a time where that actually happened. 4 #1 picks in the same class all doing well. Most young teams that are highly touted crumble because of lux tax concerns and not being able to keep all of them.

We obviously don't know who will bust or who will thrive. The idea is that 1-2 should pan out, which is good if you research the history of the draft.

If Stone is assuming that all 4 do well, then we're screwed as it relates to contingency plans.
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Worrell, is that you?

theDude · Jul 30, 2021

yaopao said: ↑

Garuba absolutely should stay in Spain for 2 years if possible. Let him organically expand his offensive game there (I'd MUCH rather him develop skills there playing more mins per game than here in the NBA/G-League). He's a rare European player who has much more advanced defense than offense. He's in the perfect place to develop his shooting, handle and passing.
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Garuba’s buyout increases by $1M every year, and the Rockets can’t pay it, he has to. So the call is his. He can organically grow his game in the G League if that’s necessary.

Astrodome · Jul 31, 2021

DonatelloLimestone said: ↑

Who are we beating?
Mavs
Warriors
Lakeres?
Clippers?
Nuggets?
Memphis?
Suns?
jazz?

thats 8 right there and 8 with established stars who were tere last year.

not counting if pelicans and Twolves, trailblazers, kings who have stars ahead of ours will make.

Thats why we need to do this right, another top pick and we can have the cornerstones right. Even the lowly twolves have Towns,Edwards, Russel and a few really solid complentry players

Kings have Fox, Halliburton Traiblazers have the obvious and are a playoff team, but maybe in a limbo if they get traded

S who are we passing? This may still be fine, we can get that top pick cornerstone next year. We were the worst player inthe draft and added 2 rookies, I Want to see them develop and I think we'll have some upsets with the grit and identity of this team aching to win, but we're still a vey, very young team coming off the worst year and adding rookies. I expect a good fight, but I also am thinking o what foundation we need to look at to build a winner

I do agree about the culture and getting used to losing, but i tink our best bet to do that is get vets who have winning experience, are well respect BOTh in our staff and on our roster. All the greats talk about the mentor who helped them work and tuaght em what it takes in this league, I'm not sure any of us belive John Wall is that guy. Maybe Kelly? Hes been on winning teams, hes played multiple roles. but we probably need a couple and on the staff so they know how its done and what it takes in mental and physical committment to win and be great in this league. We do not want talented 19 year olds running around with the power. Vets wont cost that mcuh and are integral to set the culture.

From that, more staff...shooting coaches and development like the staff, new facilities as tilman said in 2017,and building those look at Nets/sixers including a restaurant where they eat healthier, keep comrads in house and build chemistryn and just everything we can so that they come in and work and not worry aobtu any other details, not worried their vet may gettraded for tax reasons or any bullshit. This is a new chapter, we made great s teps yesterday to move on from teh terrible year and hopefully ownership learned from tat terrible year to build a true NBa winner and bring back clutch city.

Slowly the frustration of the burn down of an amazing talent/team is going further in the rear view mirror and new 'greener' pastures are in the horizon. Hopefulyl we move forward but also learn from mistakes so Green doesn't end up gone in 7 years too.
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I think we can win our share of games and finish above the kings, pels, pistons, magic, wiz, knicks, wolves, cavs, and thunder. Preferably we wouldn't but I dont see a tank happening again with the talent we have. It will be more fun to watch regardless.

HorryForThree · Jul 31, 2021

Just thinking about draft odds, it was foolish to tank last year knowing we had a 50-50 chance of losing the pick. This coming season should have been the tank season, at least from that angle.

However, what transpired was as close to a best case scenario for the franchise as you could ask for. Last season was truncated, revenues were severely limited by attendance limits and covid, and viewership was down. It was the perfect season to tank. Next season attendance should begin picking back up, and Green gives you a young dynamic player to sell tickets with, and there's actually some excitement here to regain fan interest. No chance the team compromises that in hopes for another tank, at least not intentionally.

saleem · Jul 31, 2021

Texanasiafan said: ↑

This will be another great thread to check back after 3 weeks into next season, especially when we will be on a 7 games losing streak.
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It's okay. The rookies need time to grow and learn how to play with each other.

DatRocketFan · Jul 31, 2021

HorryForThree said: ↑

Just thinking about draft odds, it was foolish to tank last year knowing we had a 50-50 chance of losing the pick. This coming season should have been the tank season, at least from that angle.

However, what transpired was as close to a best case scenario for the franchise as you could ask for. Last season was truncated, revenues were severely limited by attendance limits and covid, and viewership was down. It was the perfect season to tank. Next season attendance should begin picking back up, and Green gives you a young dynamic player to sell tickets with, and there's actually some excitement here to regain fan interest. No chance the team compromises that in hopes for another tank, at least not intentionally.
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Lol it's funny to see that there still posters on here thinking we tanked on purpose.

hakeem94 · Jul 31, 2021

Did you also predicted suns going to finals last year and almost winning it all?
miami the year before?
warriors being a dynasty?
Yeah, I thought so...

DonatelloLimestone said: ↑

Who are we beating?
Mavs
Warriors
Lakeres?
Clippers?
Nuggets?
Memphis?
Suns?
jazz?

thats 8 right there and 8 with established stars who were tere last year.

not counting if pelicans and Twolves, trailblazers, kings who have stars ahead of ours will make.

Thats why we need to do this right, another top pick and we can have the cornerstones right. Even the lowly twolves have Towns,Edwards, Russel and a few really solid complentry players

Kings have Fox, Halliburton Traiblazers have the obvious and are a playoff team, but maybe in a limbo if they get traded

S who are we passing? This may still be fine, we can get that top pick cornerstone next year. We were the worst player inthe draft and added 2 rookies, I Want to see them develop and I think we'll have some upsets with the grit and identity of this team aching to win, but we're still a vey, very young team coming off the worst year and adding rookies. I expect a good fight, but I also am thinking o what foundation we need to look at to build a winner

I do agree about the culture and getting used to losing, but i tink our best bet to do that is get vets who have winning experience, are well respect BOTh in our staff and on our roster. All the greats talk about the mentor who helped them work and tuaght em what it takes in this league, I'm not sure any of us belive John Wall is that guy. Maybe Kelly? Hes been on winning teams, hes played multiple roles. but we probably need a couple and on the staff so they know how its done and what it takes in mental and physical committment to win and be great in this league. We do not want talented 19 year olds running around with the power. Vets wont cost that mcuh and are integral to set the culture.

From that, more staff...shooting coaches and development like the staff, new facilities as tilman said in 2017,and building those look at Nets/sixers including a restaurant where they eat healthier, keep comrads in house and build chemistryn and just everything we can so that they come in and work and not worry aobtu any other details, not worried their vet may gettraded for tax reasons or any bullshit. This is a new chapter, we made great s teps yesterday to move on from teh terrible year and hopefully ownership learned from tat terrible year to build a true NBa winner and bring back clutch city.

Slowly the frustration of the burn down of an amazing talent/team is going further in the rear view mirror and new 'greener' pastures are in the horizon. Hopefulyl we move forward but also learn from mistakes so Green doesn't end up gone in 7 years too.
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hakeem94 · Jul 31, 2021

DatRocketFan said: ↑

Lol it's funny to see that there still posters on here thinking we tanked on purpose.
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wow if we didnt then evrerybody from coach down should be fired...

El_Conquistador · Jul 31, 2021

Near Term Actions
Buyout John Wall
Trade Eric Gordon
Trade Danuel House
Send Josh Christopher and Matthew Hurt to develop their games in the G-League

2021 Season
Play Kevin Porter and Jalen Green 36+ minutes/game
Find as much playing time as possible for KJ Martin, Sengun and Garuba
Consider trading Jae'Sean Tate, since he has value currently and is a minutes-blocker for higher upside players now within our system
Follow Kevin Porter Jr around and make sure he stays 'on the wagon'

Future
Set low expectations for winning in 2021 and 2022
Expect to be in the lottery again next draft, where we will add another high caliber player.
With salary cap room in abundance, add 1-2 veterans in 2023 to make a playoff run.

Space Ghost · Jul 31, 2021

1st order of business is to trade Jalen Green. He has the 2nd worst rookie contract in the league.

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