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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 3, 2017 20:52:14 GMT -5
How about Roy at the 5 and Greg at the 4.
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Post by professorhoya on Feb 3, 2017 21:13:07 GMT -5
How about Roy at the 5 and Greg at the 4. It's possible because Giannis can play shooting guard or point. It would move Jabari Parker to the 3. So Parker and Monroe could have some trouble against stretch 4s and 3 and D small forwards but they would have a huge size and rebounding advantage on everyone.
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Post by vv83 on Feb 3, 2017 21:35:10 GMT -5
How about Roy at the 5 and Greg at the 4. It's possible because Giannis can play shooting guard or point. It would move Jabari Parker to the 3. So Parker and Monroe could have some trouble against stretch 4s and 3 and D small forwards but they would have a huge size and rebounding advantage on everyone. Unfortunately, my guess is that Roy is for the most part just an expiring contract in this deal. I doubt he gets any more minutes than he was getting in Charlotte. Either Greg will get more minutes, or they'll make Henson their starting center - Henson started tonight, but I don't think Roy or Hawes are in Milwaukee yet, neither seem to be listed on the active roster tonight. Playing Roy and Greg together would be rough in today's NBA - kills the spacing on offense, and neither can defend effectively on the perimeter. It seems that the NBA passed Roy by in the blink of an eye - his brand of rim protection is not nearly as valuable as it was just 2 or 3 seasons ago, when Roy was causing big problems for Lebron in the playoffs.
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Post by zxhoya on Feb 3, 2017 22:50:13 GMT -5
Somehow Otto is not in the 3pt contest but nick young is Because old Swaggy P is being counted on to do something stupid, which would never occur with Otto. Otto says that he was not asked to participate but he had no desire to do so. He says not his style of shooting.
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Post by zxhoya on Feb 3, 2017 23:26:35 GMT -5
Gobert is definitely better than Adams. Gobert would be #2 or #3 for sure even ahead of Otto. 7-2 guys who can run and jump like that don't grow on trees. he is the best rim protector in a generation. I agree with this. It's no knock on Otto to slot him in at #4 behind Gobert. Don't sleep on Adams, he's athletic and tough as nails and skilled for a 23 yr/old big. I'd slot both centers ahead of CJ McCollum with Otto rounding out the top 5. As a Wizards & Hoyas fan, I'd take Otto over CJ but I'm biased.
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Post by dense on Feb 4, 2017 7:50:50 GMT -5
I agree with this. It's no knock on Otto to slot him in at #4 behind Gobert. Don't sleep on Adams, he's athletic and tough as nails and skilled for a 23 yr/old big. I'd slot both centers ahead of CJ McCollum with Otto rounding out the top 5. As a Wizards & Hoyas fan, I'd take Otto over CJ but I'm biased. yeah definitely biased because CJ is in that Beal realm of players. A guy who can average 20 a game and be a great 2nd fiddle. Gobert might be #1 the way he is playing lately
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Post by SSHoya on Feb 6, 2017 19:53:54 GMT -5
Otto 3 for 3 from 3 in the Wiz v Cavs, 13 pts in the half.
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Post by beenaround on Feb 6, 2017 23:25:57 GMT -5
Just returned from a war at Verizon Center. Real proud of Otto..going toe to toe with Lebron and Kevin Love. They got theirs, but Otto had 25 pts, 5 of 7 from 3, took charges, steals..the whole Otto thing. The Wiz have a nice team this year..will be very interesting to see if he stays with them next year.
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Post by jorand on Feb 6, 2017 23:28:03 GMT -5
Just returned from a war at Verizon Center. Real proud of Otto..going toe to toe with Lebron and Kevin Love. They got theirs, but Otto had 25 pts, 5 of 7 from 3, took charges, steals..the whole Otto thing. The Wiz have a nice team this year..will be very interesting to see if he stays with them next year. Otto's not going anywhere. Max deal from the Wiz.
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Post by DudeSlade on Feb 7, 2017 14:50:42 GMT -5
The Ringer had some great words about the Cavs-Wiz game last night and about Otto and his growing confidence: theringer.com/cavs-wizards-lebron-kevin-love-pass-overtime-1b8fca8e7ca3#.cmnkb3rxtThis was the section on Otto: "Porter was his usual efficient self against the Cavs. He scored 25 points on 11 shots and made five of his seven attempts from 3. Porter is having a career year. He has the NBA’s highest effective field goal percentage among players with at least 60 field goal attempts and 10 attempts from behind the arc. He’s also shooting a league-best .459 from deep among players with more than 100 attempts. Porter’s most evident issue during his early years in the league was confidence. It took time for him to develop the big-game conviction that he had during his All-American sophomore season at Georgetown, but now it seems like Porter can play his death-by-a-thousand-cuts brand of basketball against teams across the spectrum." Love the death by a thousand cuts comment. Also, is it just me or does Otto seem like the perfect player for a Popovich team? He's like a low volume usage Kawhi Leonard.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Feb 7, 2017 16:43:35 GMT -5
Also, is it just me or does Otto seem like the perfect player for a Popovich team? He's like a low volume usage Kawhi Leonard. I have had the same thought. His demeanor and attitude would work perfectly on the Spurs.
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Post by vv83 on Feb 7, 2017 17:36:57 GMT -5
Also, is it just me or does Otto seem like the perfect player for a Popovich team? He's like a low volume usage Kawhi Leonard. I have had the same thought. His demeanor and attitude would work perfectly on the Spurs. Otto will always play his best when he is on a team with guards who can break down a defense - but I guess that is true for anyone! Otto's offensive strengths are his spot up shooting and cuts to the rim. As long as a team does not depend on him to create off the dribble himself, he'll be fine. But my guess is that he'll be most interested in teams that understand how best to use him, the way the Wizards now do. It may be tough for the Wizards to keep him - they are already paying 2 max contracts to relatively young players (Wall and Beal). Given the supposed structure of the new CBA, it will be tough for teams to carry 3 max contracts - they'll have very little money left to pay the rest of the team. Wall/Beal/Otto are a very nice core, but probably not a trio that is going to get a team too close to a championship without some strong supplementary pieces. The new CBA is designed, I think, to make it a lot harder to build teams of 3 star players, in order to spread talent out around the league much more equitably than it is under the old CBA. It will be a very tough decision for the Wizards re: Otto, especially if they get deep into the playoffs (e.g. conference finals?) this season. But make no mistake, Otto is getting a max contract. No "hometown" discounts are coming when David Falk is your agent! Someone will pay him the max, and he will not (and should not) settle for a penny less - given the high level he is playing at this season. I just hope he can get to a team that has the right personnel and scheme to maximize his talents, the way Washington has finally figured out how to do this season.
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Post by hoyarooter on Feb 7, 2017 20:01:20 GMT -5
Looks like Roy will be glued to the pine.
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Post by SSHoya on Feb 9, 2017 6:08:00 GMT -5
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Post by professorhoya on Feb 9, 2017 22:59:53 GMT -5
Love the death by a thousand cuts comment. Also, is it just me or does Otto seem like the perfect player for a Popovich team? He's like a low volume usage Kawhi Leonard. When he first stepped on the court as a Freshman I said this guy was the closest thing to Scottie Pippen. Otto Pippen. He's a swissarmy knife that can do everything. Defend, plus rebounder, pass, steals, mid range and now 3pt shooting.
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Post by zxhoya on Feb 10, 2017 15:28:15 GMT -5
The Wizards will find a way to retain him, you don't let valuable assets walk away for nothing. He's as important to the Wiz as anyone not named Wall or Beal.
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Post by McBricks on Feb 10, 2017 19:46:47 GMT -5
The Wizards will find a way to retain him, you don't let valuable assets walk away for nothing. He's as important to the Wiz as anyone not named Wall or Beal. Are the Bullets suddenly known for making good decisions? I hope so.
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Post by zxhoya on Feb 11, 2017 15:08:25 GMT -5
The Wizards will find a way to retain him, you don't let valuable assets walk away for nothing. He's as important to the Wiz as anyone not named Wall or Beal. Are the Bullets suddenly known for making good decisions? I hope so. Lol, good point. I think the pressure of success will motivate the Bullets.
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Post by SSHoya on Feb 13, 2017 17:43:00 GMT -5
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Post by zxhoya on Feb 13, 2017 22:12:53 GMT -5
Otto has 16 pts and 9 reb after 3 quarters.
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