SB Nation User Blog: supremepuntiff

Junk Drawer, in the 21st-and-a-half century!!!

supremepuntiff — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:14 -0000

With Duck Bedgers (and Beaver Bedgers if you're from OSU)....

I had some random thoughts, and saw there was no Junk drawer yet, so...

I like Anthony Carter, and if we were looking for a competent PG while also wanting to develop Bayless and move Blake, he might be a good option for a year.

I don't know if Alston wants to be a back-up in Orlando, and I don't see him working out here, but is there a third team you could see getting involved in a trade that sends Blake to Orlando as a back-up, Alston to team X, and either a PG or back-up PF to us? Any other scenarios where we can get a third team involved for an intriguing trade?

I miss Mitch Hedberg. Maybe he could have been the answer at point guard.

I'm torn between the Lakers losing, and the team that beat us losing. Also, I would like to see a Cleveland-LA finals. It would be a passing of the torch, except instead of to MJ from Magic, it would be from an MJ-like player to a Magic-like player.

I miss Mr. Show (kind of; I didn't see it until well after it was cancelled). Search for Pre-Taped Call In Show on youtube. Hilarious.

Warrior's future

supremepuntiff — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:01:45 -0000

Hey all,

I'm originally from Blazer's Edge, but I've been somewhat following the Warriors off and on (I remember Run TMC, though I was actually equally fond of Run TSC. Not to mention one of your backup points from the 90-91 season. Pritchard was the name, I believe).

It goes without saying that I have been following them to an extent in the Baron years as well, and have been wondering about where you guys go from here, and just about team building in general. Some thoughts and questions:

It seems like teams are generally successful one of two ways: (a) draft/obtain your core around the same time, and add-on minor pieces (San Antonio, Portland), (b) add the missing ingredients to a mostly assembled/homegrown team (Detroit adding Sheed). I've seen Portland do both (the former they are doing right now, examples of the latter would be the Buck Williams trade or the Scottie Pippen signing). Anything in-between resulted in competitive teams that were predictably gone by the end of the semifinals, if even that much.

I don't have the same level of knowledge of GS as I do Portland (obviously), so my questions to you guys are these:

Where do you see the Warriors in terms of development now? They have some good/potentially good young pieces right now. I see them as possibly in the Detroit mold, where in a few cohesive years they will be a free agent away from being a strong playoff team (assuming the development of Wright and Randolph).

Where were they before Davis left? 48 games in any year is good, but especially this year (though paradoxically, it also meant it wasn't enough). At the same time, Portland was 7 games back without Oden or defense, and the team that got in ahead of you (Denver) got their usual playoff exit. Though Baron and Jax are in their primes, and Eliis is emerging, was the team really on the cusp of contending? No one was too old, and not many were really too young, but the mix just didn't seem quite right. Put another way, I have a hard time seeing a time with Croshere and Hudson as the most veteran players in the Finals. Is that just the uninformed voyeurism of someone who likes but isn't knowledgeable about the Warriors?

What about Nellie? Regardless of his past comings and goings, is there a sense of how long he will be sticking around? Hubie was coaching at a much older age, but how long do you think Nellie sticks around? I'm not talking about next year or the year after. I'm talking down the line in 4-5 years or beyond. I know that would be rare for any coach in the league (it seems, anyway), but the answer helps me figure out my next question:

Where do you go from here? Reload with free agents? Clear space for 2010? Develop from the ground up + Ellis? Ultimately, is Golden State close enough to make the leap (now or in a couple years) to elite, or is the dreaded reconstruction word going to be passed around? If GS doesn't reconstruct, what do you see them doing to distinguish themselves as a playoff team (i.e., Portland had 21 consecuative playoff appearances, but only five were memorable. they were mostly a predictable first round exit, though no one was excited to play them)?

Sorry if this post was sloppily constructed or rehashing a lot of current discussions, but I am very interested to see what will happen, and am not very good at getting a feel for teams by just reading diaries and posts of the true fans, but rather, through discussions that directly speak to my lack of knowledge. Also, as a kid I loved Mullin, and kind of want some assurance for the 10 year old within that he is still on some level awesome (or at least a competent visionary) and can make things work. Seeing so many heroes have front office trouble has been sometimes hard to take. Excepting Joe Dumars. He has been awesome.

Poll

If you could add one of the following Warriors players to the current team team, which would it be?

Chris Mullin

14 votes

Tim Hardaway

52 votes

Sarunas Marculionis

8 votes

Mitch Richmond

21 votes

Bring back Baron Davis

35 votes

Joe Barry Carroll (you know you want to. Portland could bring back Sam Bowie. The battles would be epic!)

4 votes

134 votes | Poll has closed

Indiana/Toronto trade is going down

supremepuntiff — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:21:20 -0000

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AoKxm9ljZtU4yq5tAwOZ_U28vLYF?slug=aw-jermaineonealtraded062508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Ford, pick, filler, and Rasho for Jermaine.

I think this is an excellent trade for Indiana for sure. Could be great for Toronto, depending on Jermaine's knee (I honestly am not as concerned about Ford's injury history). Rasho was blowing up at the end of the year (may mean nothing, but he is at least serviceable), and with two picks, Indiana might have some ballast to send with Tinsley for someone decent. Huge move for Indiana.

If Jermaine can play a nearly-full season, Toronto has a shot at a deep playoff run. I would peg their ceiling at the conference finals, pending on what goes down with Detroit in the offseason, and how Boston looks next year. Kind of like a more well rounded Orlando. Dangerous, but not a sure bet.

Poll

Who was this trade good for?

Indiana

31 votes

Toronto

12 votes

Both

17 votes

depends on injuries and chemistry (otherwise known as "not sure")

29 votes

89 votes | Poll has closed

PG worst case scenario

supremepuntiff — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:22:26 -0000

Say the following occur:

1. we move Jack

2. BPA is taken in the draft, but is not a point guard

3. we have roster space due to a trade(s)

We now still need a point guard while we develop Petteri/make a trade/evaluate what we have.

How about Anthony Carter? He is a free agent, and his strengths are both defense a nd distributing. His offense, not so much, but I think we have enough weapons to make up for him.

This is more of a last resort, but I figured we should cover every contingency. What is your worst case scenario, and how do we handle it?

I should note I exercised a lot of restraint in not naming this post "Get Carter," but very little in pointing it out.

Chicago Blow-out sale!!!

supremepuntiff — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:48:59 -0000

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-32-70/Who-is-Going-to-Fix-the-Culture-of-the-Chicago-Bulls-.html

Basically, there is some speculation about the Bulls' culture being a problem right now. My question (half serious, half fun) is this: if Paxson will let players go for cheap, is there anybody on that team you would trade for? Our guys should have a decent rep as good culture guys right now, plus a stash of picks we have accrued. None of these guys may be a first choice for anyone here in terms of trade, but in teerms of getting a good deal and improving the roster at leaast somewhat, who do you see as worth grabbing from the bargain bin?

Note: this assumes, which I tend to think, that Chicago has hardworking players with a good attitude who can shine in a better environment.

Schulz suing for Sonics ownership

supremepuntiff — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:42:44 -0000

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sonics/2004349361_schultz15.html

Crazy, crazy, crazy. Such a great basketball year, and this could end up being one of the defining moments, hopefully for the better (i.e., good faith holds up in a court of law). Can't say that I have a good feeling about the Sonics staying, though I also can't that I'm a lawyer. I don't even play one on TV.

I can't believe nobody linked to this yet

supremepuntiff — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:06:31 -0000

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/nba_experts/post/Photo-fun-Jarrett-Jack-believes-in-his-Blazers?urn =nba,69189

What do Mike Barrett, Mike Rice, Marv Albert, and a russet potato all share?

All four are common taters.

ThankyougoodnightI'llbehereallweek!!!

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OT: Fanhaus gives Timber Jim some love

supremepuntiff — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:58:02 -0000

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/01/28/profiles-in-mascot-dom-portlands-timber-jim/

Friendship is like peeing on yourself. Everybody can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.

"One-line diaries are prohibited on Blazer's Edge. Give your diary a bit more thought, then give it another shot. If you have nothing to add to your proposed diary, then it probably belongs as a comment under another appropriate thread.
The minimum is 300 characters." He said, as sarcastically as human possible.

NON-BLAZER trades

supremepuntiff — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:07:36 -0000

As we approach February, I thought it would be interesting to get thoughts and opinions on trades and moves by other teams, just as a sort of big picture thing/test to see how in tune we are to other teams.

I'll post more of my thoughts in the comments later, but what about some insane three-way action between Houston, Indiana, and New Jersey? NJ blows up, Indiana dumps O'Neal, and Houston gets rid of McGrady and gets Kidd. Yao-Battier-Kidd would be lethal in the West. Not realistic, but an interesting scenario, that solves immediate problems for Houston/Indiana and starts NJ on rebuilding.

Poll

Big trades a'comin?

Either O'neal moved

2 votes

No one big moved

16 votes

Pippen, Uncle Cliffy, and Kevin Willis are New Jersey's dynamic new frontcourt.

9 votes

No one moved

1 votes

Kidd will be moved

8 votes

Big contracts moved

4 votes

VC will be moved

5 votes

none of the above

0 votes

McGrady will be moved

5 votes

50 votes | Poll has closed

Executive of the Year

supremepuntiff — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:20:13 -0000

Will Pritchard win it? I had forgotten about the award until I heard it mentioned in conjunction with Pritchard's name. Personally, I think it will go to Danny Ainge, not because of bias, but because he has built a team with surprisingly deep (for what was expected) bench play, and an ultra-cohesive team despite so many new faces and three now or one-time superstars (Ray-Ray is more of just a plain old all-star lately). If 32-50 to a thirteen win streak is amazing, think about going from 24-58 to probably about 65-17 and a possible finals berth. That is not easy, I don't care who you get in trades.

But... I have not paid enough attention to know if surprise is a huge x-factor in the voting, and if Pritchard establishing a ten-year window instead of three years factors in.

List of past winners: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Executive_of_the_Year_Award

Occurrences of note: Jerry and Bryan Colangelo have won a combined 6 EYAs (4-2), all but one coming with the Suns. Phoenix has had a Colangelo win the award at least once a decade since the 1970's, when the award was established, starting with the surprising '75-'76 team (they got to the finals and played in arguably the greatest game ever, a triple overtime affair in game five in Boston).

Pritchard would be the second Blazer to win it, following Bucky Buckwalter in '90-'91.

New York has never had an EYA. Good luck with changing that.

Bryan Colangelo (Phoenix, Toronto), Jerry West (LA, Memphis) and Bob Bass (San Antonio, Charlotte) are the only people to have won the award with different teams.

Stan Kasten is the only executive to win back-to-back awards, doing so with the Hawks in '85-'86 and '86-'87. Remember the name; I have heard he may be a front-runner to replace Bud Selig (Kasten is president of the Washington Nationals, and had been president of the Braves).

Poll

2007-08 Executive of the Year?

Joe Dumars

0 votes

Other (please specify in the comments)

1 votes

Kevin Pritchard

31 votes

Danny Ainge

22 votes

54 votes | Poll has closed