BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Under what circumstances, is it realistic? 1) It's always hard for teams to steal top stars, because they current teams can always offer more money and more years. So, you have to be in a Dwight Howard situation where leaving is worth losing money. 2) Most stars leave because they want to play with better players. OKC already has another superstar in Westbrook. It has another borderline all star in Orakpo. And it is has a front office that seems more than capable of getting decent talent in there. 3) He liked Seattle. He likes OKC. He doesn't seem to be the Carmelo type who needs to play in a certain kind of market to be happy. Not really. And here's the thing: All the NBA stars like each other. They all know each other. They all play together in the off-season. A ton of them played against and with each other in tournaments in high school. So, getting excited because Durant texts with John Wall is silly. I bet Durant's contact list looks the All-NBA teams. I think we're basing our hopes off various statements from KD talking about how if we were to leave OKC it would be for the Wiz. Also, his burgeoning friendship with John etc. Heck, even some of the "experts" are starting to mention D.C. as a possible destination. No matter how unlikely, the Wiz need to make sure they have cap flexibility.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Under what circumstances, is it realistic? 1) It's always hard for teams to steal top stars, because they current teams can always offer more money and more years. So, you have to be in a Dwight Howard situation where leaving is worth losing money. 2) Most stars leave because they want to play with better players. OKC already has another superstar in Westbrook. It has another borderline all star in Orakpo. And it is has a front office that seems more than capable of getting decent talent in there. 3) He liked Seattle. He likes OKC. He doesn't seem to be the Carmelo type who needs to play in a certain kind of market to be happy. . A lot can happen between then and now. Westbrook might continue to get injured and suddenly OKC doesn't have that second star. OKC may continue to spin it's wheels and be unable to claim a championship. He could realize that Orakpo is an NFL linebacker and not an NBA player. Who knows? Ibaka, who I realize you meant, has improved so that certainly makes this more difficult. It's a long shot but it's not a "we could get Lebron" long shot. Durant has a connection to DC and he genuinely likes this area, he doesn't mention DC simply when asked where he's from like many athletes do. He's seen at Redskin games, he's seen around town during the offseason, and if he's also friends with Wall that only helps. I think that if he decides to leave OKC, which as you've noted is a really big "if", the Wizards would likely have a good shot at him. All of this assume the Wizards don't completely fall apart. If they do, no star is coming here no matter how much he likes Wall or the city. Edited February 3, 2014 by Destino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Lol at the Orakpo comment. We definitely do need another star, kevin durant would be amazing obviously, but i dont see him leaving, even with all the connections to DC. We need soemone like a paul george lol i dont know where we could get one, but its fun to think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWolf990 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We need soemone like a paul george lol i dont know where we could get one, but its fun to think aboutyou get that through drafting and player development. Something this organization knows little about unless its obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Let's do this! Edit: Booker out…Unleash the Jan-Cannon! Edited February 4, 2014 by mboyd784 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Portland has a fantastic starting five. I think they rival GS and Indy for best starting unit. Our shots aren't falling but right now Portland isn't moving the ball well and we're staying in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Not sure why, but the offense isn't being initiated by Wall early. Seems like everybody, but him is dribbling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Damn that was a nice move from Aldridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ariza gets to step into his 3 he is deadlyyyyy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Really impressed with what our starters are doing on offense so far. They missed a lot of decent shots to start but they've gotten their defense to feed into their offense and they've kept the ball moving. I love seeing everyone get involved early. That's the strength of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Aldridge buzzer beater hits the roof. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 A spirited 1st quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Portland is fun to watch. Glad we were able to run with them there. Nobody was missing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Portland made some really difficult shots in that first quarter. If we can keep forcing them to take tough ones, we'll get them to start missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Vesely with polar opposite performances for each end of the court. He's got to go up strong on those attempts and force them to foul him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Vesely with polar opposite performances for each end of the court. He's got to go up strong on those attempts and force them to foul him. His troubles at the line might be in play there. He may actually be scared of that free throw line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetMeSeeYourWarFace21 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) WTH Vesely, are you a boy or a man??? Man up you dam cupcake. This off season Vesely needs to go to some of DMV area hood bball courts and get some toughness. Get some dam confidence. Its basketball, what are you scared of??? Edited February 4, 2014 by LetMeSeeYourWarFace21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Oh God... :gag: You know I actually like Danny Rouhier. I just don't like him living out his childhood fantasies at my expense. JFK has him in the booth tonight with Dave Johnson and Glen Consor. And not like for a few minutes as a guest, He's actually calling the game. And the way they're pushing it--reading tweets asking for him to be permanent--sounds like they're setting us up for a permanent stay. Ugh. Hey CK, ever heard "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"? You already oversaw the decline and ultimate destruction of what once was DC's greatest radio station. Glad to see you haven't got "****ing **** up" out of your system yet. And Danny, I see Chad Flukes has taught you well. Just remember Golden Rule #1: Always swallow when CK tells you too Edited February 4, 2014 by G.A.C.O.L.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Seraphin can score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Portland's commentary is crew terrible, they are constantly confusing members of their own team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 LaMarcus Aldridge is a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Waited too long to get Vesely out. He can't body up Aldridge so he's playing off him to force him to face up but Aldridge can make those shots. Aldridge is probably a better mid range shooter than low post scorer. Portland's commentary is crew terrible, they are constantly confusing members of their own team. Yeah I didn't stick with their feed for long. Wasn't impressed. Edited February 4, 2014 by stevemcqueen1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Aldridge is unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Two bad calls went against us in a row. Aldridge is unbelievable He's hitting everything. Doesn't matter if he's opened or covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Good pressure by John there. Throwing off their offense. Then hits the jumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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