Durant to Warriors

[scrybe]

So which is it, coolm? Were those stupid okie voters responsible for KD's departure? Or was it Westbrook's selfish play?

Maybe it was a little of both; just not sure that it matters to most OU basketball fans.

 

[BCSooners]

That's fine. We will see who's laughing last. If Westbrook stays he may average 50 points a game but that would mean he's taking 75 shots. Westbrook has benefitted from KD, not the other way around. Admittedly, Westbrook played pretty well in the playoffs though his horrible shooting cost them a Spurs game and I think a Warriors game if I remember correctly. He's not near as good as any guard on the dream team, not even close.

Clyde Drexler

 

[SoonerSpock]

So which is it, coolm? Were those stupid okie voters responsible for KD's departure? Or was it Westbrook's selfish play?

Maybe it was a little of both; just not sure that it matters to most OU basketball fans.

For certain let the Thunder lose 10-15 fewer games per year get down to 40-45 wins per season and attendance will drop by 30-40%. That lower attendance would be very good for OU basketball as they could recover 500-750 fans per game if they continue winning. Thunder basketball has had a very negative impact on all the colleges in Oklahoma.

 

[coolm]

So which is it, coolm? Were those stupid okie voters responsible for KD's departure? Or was it Westbrook's selfish play?

Maybe it was a little of both; just not sure that it matters to most OU basketball fans.

never said any of these things were the only thing. But if you're just trying to start more dissent then sure ... it was ALL stupid Okie voters. is that better? now you can join in the insults. wouldnt want you to feel left out.

 

[Mr.B!!!]

Big 4 for GS may be getting near 100 mil alone.

They'll break up the band after year two most likely unless they are all willing to take big pay cuts and even then I expect the now looming lockout this summer to be geared towards circumventing that as well. Between "Bird Rights", "Rose Rules" and probably the new "Durant Rule" that the NBA figures out, you'll have to have an advanced math degree to even sniff a front office.

 

[WTSooner]

Didn't even look at any potential future because GS is gonna fall of fast having to pay almost all of their cap just for 4 players.

How far out you talking?

Because Green is signed for 4 more seasons at a really good price, and Thompson is signed for 3 more at a really good price. So I think they have at least 3-4 seasons without salaries being much of a problem. The cap goes up again next year. I don't think this was ever meant to be a 5-7 year deal, but if they can get 3-5 years with that roster, I think that is the goal.

 

[scrybe]

never said any of these things were the only thing. But if you're just trying to start more dissent then sure ... it was ALL stupid Okie voters. is that better? now you can join in the insults. wouldnt want you to feel left out.

Please step away from the ledge. I have no interest in insulting you or anyone else. I do, however, tend to take issue when someone demonstrates such obvious disdain for the citizens of our state. I believe referring to Oklahomans as "stupid okies" shows a lack of maturity, especially when the term is used to demonstrate butthurt over some spoiled athlete opting to leave one sports franchise for another.

 

[Mr.B!!!]

That's fine. We will see who's laughing last. If Westbrook stays he may average 50 points a game but that would mean he's taking 75 shots. Westbrook has benefitted from KD, not the other way around. Admittedly, Westbrook played pretty well in the playoffs though his horrible shooting cost them a Spurs game and I think a Warriors game if I remember correctly. He's not near as good as any guard on the dream team, not even close.

Meh, that's a pretty debatable take. Durant and Westbrook were guilty of the same thing, hero ball. For every time you point to a shot that Westbrook had no business taking 10 seconds into the shot clock I can just as easily point to an instance where KD just held the ball for ten seconds waving his arm around just to launch a contested three. There were times when they able to get the pace and space thing going, but I don't think Kevin is good enough off the ball and I don't think that Westbrook was comfortable enough without the ball. This season should tell us a lot about each player individually because I think they are both now in better basketball situations for their skill sets.

Edit: IMHO, Russ is better than any guard on the dream team except maybe Curry when Curry is making ridiculous shots.

 

[DenverSooner]

He is listed at 6'9.

At least be accurate with your insults.

I have personally seen Kevin say he is either 6'11" or 7'. I can't remember which one but he said he has always been listed shorter and thought it was to his advantage.

 

[coolm]

Meh, that's a pretty debatable take. Durant and Westbrook were guilty of the same thing, hero ball. For every time you point to a shot that Westbrook had no business taking 10 seconds into the shot clock I can just as easily point to an instance where KD just held the ball for ten seconds waving his arm around just to launch a contested three. There were times when they able to get the pace and space thing going, but I don't think Kevin is good enough off the ball and I don't think that Westbrook was comfortable enough without the ball. This season should tell us a lot about each player individually because I think they are both now in better basketball situations for their skill sets. oh, and the reference was in regards to their social issues. L2Read.

Edit: IMHO, Russ is better than any guard on the dream team except maybe Curry when Curry is making ridiculous shots.

^ I agree.

Immature? I really don't care if you admonish my maturity. First, I dont consider you a reputable source at that point anyway. Second - it's much more mature than the racist, small minded pieces of dung actually doing it as well as those who are too afraid to say anything. Last ... most of the US agrees with me. Many stupid Okies even agree with me. I am a stupid Okie for living in this place despite the issue so I speak out and try to fix it. I refuse to live in denial like some people.

 

[scrybe]

^ I agree.

Immature? I really don't care if you admonish my maturity. First, I dont consider you a reputable source at that point anyway. Second - it's much more mature than the racist, small minded pieces of dung actually doing it as well as those who are too afraid to say anything. Last ... most of the US agrees with me. Many stupid Okies even agree with me. I am a stupid Okie for living in this place despite the issue so I speak out and try to fix it. I refuse to live in denial like some people.

Leaving could work too. If you're really stupid, like you claim to be, that wouldn't change. But at least you'd solve your okie problem.

And I think I'll pass on eating you.

 

[coolm]

are you thru with this pointless exchange now?

 

[scrybe]

are you thru with this pointless exchange now?

So you've run out of vulgar epithets?

Yes, I finished up at 1:56 p.m.

 

[coolm]

am I going to stop calling Okies idiots? no. not until they quit being idiots.

am I done listening to your drivel? yes.

if you dont like my opinion then I invite you to leave.

 

[scrybe]

I checked out a while ago.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

once again, somebody has to turn things political

 

[coolm]

once again, somebody has to turn things political

It was political 7 pages ago. deal with it.

 

[Eielson]

That's fine. We will see who's laughing last. If Westbrook stays he may average 50 points a game but that would mean he's taking 75 shots. Westbrook has benefitted from KD, not the other way around. Admittedly, Westbrook played pretty well in the playoffs though his horrible shooting cost them a Spurs game and I think a Warriors game if I remember correctly. He's not near as good as any guard on the dream team, not even close.

KD got more wide open shots in OKC than any other superstar. KD certainly benefitted.

 

[Eielson]

All those great picks and still 0 championships and only 1 finals appearance. So, maybe he sucks at hiring a coach and developing said talent?

However, I would like to know who the 3 hall of famer's are he's drafted? I suspect you mean Westbrook and maybe Harden but who is the 3rd?

GM's are only judged by rings? The Thunder have consistently fielded a top 5 roster. Very few franchises win rings in the NBA, and the Thunder may have grabbed one or two had they not been bitten by crucial injuries.

Also, he's obviously talking about Kevin Durant.

If Westbrook played 25 years ago, he would never be in a hall of fame type discussion. His shooting is so poor, he is the worst shooter in the league for as many shots as he attempts.

You clearly pulled this statement out of your ass. We're in an era where shooting statistics have never been scrutinized more heavily. Russell Westbrook would be a HOF'er in any era.

 

[Big Old Booger]

GM's are only judged by rings? The Thunder have consistently fielded a top 5 roster. Very few franchises win rings in the NBA, and the Thunder may have grabbed one or two had they not been bitten by crucial injuries.

Also, he's obviously talking about Kevin Durant.



You clearly pulled this statement out of your ass. We're in an era where shooting statistics have never been scrutinized more heavily. Russell Westbrook would be a HOF'er in any era.

Nope, Einstein, Durant was drafted in Seattle and Presti was hired after they moved to OKC and became the Thunder. :facepalm

I ignored everything else you said because you should know Durant wasn't drafted by Presti.