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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1185 on: January 26, 2017, 01:45:35 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1186 on: January 26, 2017, 04:30:25 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
Starting to think I might have undersold Butler by calling him a Premium Brand Ricky Davis.  He's been pretty great this season individually, though I still don't see him as someone to build a team around... and it seems Chicago doesn't either if they are continuing to listen to offers.   I would rather keep the 2017 Brooklyn pick, but I worry a little about one of our future rivals snagging Butler. 

It might be time to start calling Butler a Luxury Brand Ricky Davis.  Like... he's still just Premium Brand Ricky Davis, but it also includes Truffle Oil so it's like... way more swank.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1187 on: January 26, 2017, 04:41:41 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
Starting to think I might have undersold Butler by calling him a Premium Brand Ricky Davis.  He's been pretty great this season individually, though I still don't see him as someone to build a team around... and it seems Chicago doesn't either if they are continuing to listen to offers.   I would rather keep the 2017 Brooklyn pick, but I worry a little about one of our future rivals snagging Butler. 

It might be time to start calling Butler a Luxury Brand Ricky Davis.  Like... he's still just Premium Brand Ricky Davis, but it also includes Truffle Oil so it's like... way more swank.

Yeah continues to elevate his game. He is even playing a few less minutes per game than peak thibs time and has best numbers.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1188 on: January 26, 2017, 04:42:35 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
Starting to think I might have undersold Butler by calling him a Premium Brand Ricky Davis.  He's been pretty great this season individually, though I still don't see him as someone to build a team around... and it seems Chicago doesn't either if they are continuing to listen to offers.   I would rather keep the 2017 Brooklyn pick, but I worry a little about one of our future rivals snagging Butler. 

It might be time to start calling Butler a Luxury Brand Ricky Davis.  Like... he's still just Premium Brand Ricky Davis, but it also includes Truffle Oil so it's like... way more swank.

I view Butler as a very nice #2 piece on a championship team (especially with his elite two-way play), but he's not the alpha on any team honestly.

He is for the Bulls now but they are struggling to keep the 8 seed in the East (and last season they missed the playoffs)
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1189 on: January 26, 2017, 04:44:44 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
Starting to think I might have undersold Butler by calling him a Premium Brand Ricky Davis.  He's been pretty great this season individually, though I still don't see him as someone to build a team around... and it seems Chicago doesn't either if they are continuing to listen to offers.   I would rather keep the 2017 Brooklyn pick, but I worry a little about one of our future rivals snagging Butler. 

It might be time to start calling Butler a Luxury Brand Ricky Davis.  Like... he's still just Premium Brand Ricky Davis, but it also includes Truffle Oil so it's like... way more swank.
You are not alone, i thought he was a slight upgrade from Crowder.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1190 on: January 26, 2017, 04:44:51 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
Starting to think I might have undersold Butler by calling him a Premium Brand Ricky Davis.  He's been pretty great this season individually, though I still don't see him as someone to build a team around... and it seems Chicago doesn't either if they are continuing to listen to offers.   I would rather keep the 2017 Brooklyn pick, but I worry a little about one of our future rivals snagging Butler. 

It might be time to start calling Butler a Luxury Brand Ricky Davis.  Like... he's still just Premium Brand Ricky Davis, but it also includes Truffle Oil so it's like... way more swank.

I view Butler as a very nice #2 piece on a championship team (especially with his elite two-way play), but he's not the alpha on any team honestly.

He is for the Bulls now but they are struggling to keep the 8 seed in the East (and last season they missed the playoffs)
He was hurt a lot last year and that team is truly horrible outside of him. He completely completely carries them.

He was arguably their best player when they won 50+ games 2 years ago and put something resembling a fright into the Cavs. Since then he has gotten way way better.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1191 on: January 26, 2017, 05:01:51 PM »

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Oh wow I didn't realize that Butler had 40 points last night (and Wade 33).

I don't blame them for being mad. 73 combined points and they still lost...

No one else for the Bulls stepped up at all...
Starting to think I might have undersold Butler by calling him a Premium Brand Ricky Davis.  He's been pretty great this season individually, though I still don't see him as someone to build a team around... and it seems Chicago doesn't either if they are continuing to listen to offers.   I would rather keep the 2017 Brooklyn pick, but I worry a little about one of our future rivals snagging Butler. 

It might be time to start calling Butler a Luxury Brand Ricky Davis.  Like... he's still just Premium Brand Ricky Davis, but it also includes Truffle Oil so it's like... way more swank.
You are not alone, i thought he was a slight upgrade from Crowder.
Crowder has been terrific, though.  14 points, 5 rebounds with 49%/42%/90% shooting is pretty outstanding if he can keep it up for a season.   Crowder is like the 4th option on our offense, though.  You add Butler and presumably both he and Thomas take less of an offensive role than their current situations.   Would Butler be as efficient as Jae playing next to these guys?  Maybe.  Maybe not.  Alternatively, how much greater would Crowder's role be if he swapped places with Butler in Chicago?  How much would his efficiency take a dive?

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1192 on: January 26, 2017, 11:05:11 PM »

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Kanter fractured his arm by punching a chair today.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1193 on: January 26, 2017, 11:07:52 PM »

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Kanter fractured his arm by punching a chair today.

Ouch.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1194 on: January 26, 2017, 11:11:00 PM »

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Jokic is such a stud. If he were in a major market more people would realize it.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1195 on: January 26, 2017, 11:17:24 PM »

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Jokic is such a stud. If he were in a major market more people would realize it.

Wow, minutes after saying that I think he tore his knee. Hopefully not, but it's non-contact so that scares me.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1196 on: January 26, 2017, 11:21:12 PM »

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Jokic is such a stud. If he were in a major market more people would realize it.

Wow, minutes after saying that I think he tore his knee. Hopefully not, but it's non-contact so that scares me.

I hope not, that would probably take Nurlic off the market for now, and would be a real shame for Jokic's career.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1197 on: January 26, 2017, 11:22:08 PM »

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Jokic is such a stud. If he were in a major market more people would realize it.

Wow, minutes after saying that I think he tore his knee. Hopefully not, but it's non-contact so that scares me.

I thought it looked like a charlie horse to the left leg.
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Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1198 on: January 26, 2017, 11:22:44 PM »

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Jokic is such a stud. If he were in a major market more people would realize it.

Wow, minutes after saying that I think he tore his knee. Hopefully not, but it's non-contact so that scares me.

Noooooooo.  Joked has been a pleasure to wTch.

Re: NBA Season 2016-2017
« Reply #1199 on: January 26, 2017, 11:27:18 PM »

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Jokic is such a stud. If he were in a major market more people would realize it.

Wow, minutes after saying that I think he tore his knee. Hopefully not, but it's non-contact so that scares me.

I thought it looked like a charlie horse to the left leg.

Doubtful. His knee buckled as he was defending the drive. I was watching the Nuggets broadcast and it was pretty evident.