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OKC will have the inside track to any deal for Giannis with their draft picks and young players.I was thinking the same thing.
OKC will have the inside track to any deal for Giannis with their draft picks and young players.I was thinking the same thing.
That's not my point.Tobias Harris has one of the worst contracts in the league. He has no right to complain about touches when he hasn't earned his deal any year he's been there. I know Philly offered him that deal but he still hasn't lived up to it in any way whatsoever. He's due $39m next year and will have accumulated just over $250m over the course of his career. He wants touches now because his deal is finally ending but I'd be surprised if he makes over $20m a year elsewhere.
But in this day and age of players selecting their grade destination is that where Giannis will want to go? Or does OKC gamble like they did on Paul George?OKC will have the inside track to any deal for Giannis with their draft picks and young players.
That's not my point.
Embid, Maxey, Harden, and Oubre all need shots. Tobias already felt left out. Team chemistry matters.
If he's fine with Millwaukee as long as they are a winner, I think he will be fine with OKC if it gives him a great chance to win titles - which it should. I don't think he is a guy that really want's to go to an LA or New York just to be more famous.But in this day and age of players selecting their grade destination is that where Giannis will want to go? Or does OKC gamble like they did on Paul George?
OKC will have the inside track to any deal for Giannis with their draft picks and young players.
Chemistry does matter but I think they'll be fine. Kelly was fine in Charlotte. He's playing for a contract now. If they have chemistry issues it will be because of Harden and not Oubre or Harris. Nick Nurse will have his hands full but he has a good roster that will be dangerous if he can get them on the same page.
Not only that, it's in Oklahoma City.I don’t see any star player forcing their way to OKC.
It’s the least appealing destination in the league.
It wouldn't be a great city for most of the NBA millionaires. Myself, I wouldn't live there for free and 50 years ago it was near the top of my list of cities I'd like to live in. I could tolerate the often miserable weather including being in the center of tornado alley but the religious extremism and religion driven political situation would scare the hell out of me if I were a minority, rich or not.I actually buy OKC pulling it off. SGA is a superstar and Giddey, Jalen Williams and Chet have all star potential. Plus they have plenty of assets to pull off a mega trade. Every city is great when you’re a millionaire.
It wouldn't be a great city for most of the NBA millionaires. Myself, I wouldn't live there for free and 50 years ago it was near the top of my list of cities I'd like to live in. I could tolerate the often miserable weather including being in the center of tornado alley but the religious extremism and religion driven political situation would scare the hell out of me if I were a minority, rich or not.
OKC has the assets no doubt and could put a great product on the floor for a year or two but I don't think it's sustainable in such a relatively small market. Sooner or later, and almost surely sooner, they will start making cost cutting moves and he'll feel like he's right back in a Milwaukee situation.
If he's fine with Millwaukee as long as they are a winner, I think he will be fine with OKC if it gives him a great chance to win titles - which it should. I don't think he is a guy that really want's to go to an LA or New York just to be more famous.
It wouldn't be a great city for most of the NBA millionaires. Myself, I wouldn't live there for free and 50 years ago it was near the top of my list of cities I'd like to live in. I could tolerate the often miserable weather including being in the center of tornado alley but the religious extremism and religion driven political situation would scare the hell out of me if I were a minority, rich or not.
OKC has the assets no doubt and could put a great product on the floor for a year or two but I don't think it's sustainable in such a relatively small market. Sooner or later, and almost surely sooner, they will start making cost cutting moves and he'll feel like he's right back in a Milwaukee situation.
I actually buy OKC pulling it off. SGA is a superstar and Giddey, Jalen Williams and Chet have all star potential. Plus they have plenty of assets to pull off a mega trade. Every city is great when you’re a millionaire.
Milwaukee is a cultural Mecca compared to Oklahoma City.
Not only do they have the location working against them but the arena is a dump and the owner is a cheapskate.
Any superstar they trade for will bail at the earliest opportunity. The franchise has only been there 15 years and they’ve already had three MVP talents leave right in the middle of their prime.
This might be accurate if you're talking about a single man but most of these guys have or will have families which means that they are tied to that city for much more than the 4 months you're suggesting. And while Giannis is single still (engaged, the last I heard), he's been very active in Milwaukee events and charities during his time there. You don't build your brand by ignoring or escaping from the community you're playing in.Yes the contractual situation of a super team would be an issue for their ownership but the city stuff is overblown. A player for OKC is probably only spending a third of their year there anyway.
Interesting that you say that, as for all intents and purposes that WASN'T the case with the Suns AND he was a major piece of what turned the team around. Like it or not.I don’t think he was fine in Charlotte. They made zero effort to retain him.
I’m not saying he’s a cancer, but I don’t think guys like playing with him. I expect him to drive dudes like Embiid and PJ Tucker nuts with his terrible decision making.
OKC will have the inside track to any deal for Giannis with their draft picks and young players.
Milwaukee is a cultural Mecca compared to Oklahoma City.
Not only do they have the location working against them but the arena is a dump and the owner is a cheapskate.
Any superstar they trade for will bail at the earliest opportunity. The franchise has only been there 15 years and they’ve already had three MVP talents leave right in the middle of their prime.
Who left besides KD? Westbrook and George both re-signed there. Also they’re not moving there permanently it’s a part time residency. I agree about ownership though.
They both re-signed… and left, Harden left because the owner is a cheapskate.
I wasn’t even counting George, he forced his way out in no time.
Superstars don’t get traded in the NBA unless they want to get traded.
I think it’s more likely that SGA forces his way out of there in the next 2 years than seeing anyone force their way in.
Interesting that you say that, as for all intents and purposes that WASN'T the case with the Suns AND he was a major piece of what turned the team around. Like it or not.
Better the Knicks than the Lakers.xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media-
How long have we been hearing about the Knicks as a superstar destination lol