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  1. ElginTheGreat

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    I think they could break the Warriors record....and ultimately end up like that Warriors team in the playoffs.
     
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    On the pod yesterday, Irwin threw out a name to keep an eye on: Saddiq Bey. Said he has some fans within the organization. Woike also mentioned him the other week as well.


    When I was going shopping on their roster, I mentioned him as an idea the other week. He's not that 5th starter we need, but is a playoff rotation level wing.

    Gabe for Bey and Alvarado works on the machine. We'd need to throw some 2nds in there. Especially if they're going to be loco with their asking price on Herb and Murphy.

    It's not a home run, but if we're making moves on the margins vs a big swing it's not a bad route.

    In that scenario I still look to dump Maxi and DK for something, cause he's definitely not playing if there's Bey and Thiero on the bench. Salary wise that puts you in the Mann/Gafford/Toppin range.
     
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    ...I...don't know if Rob is currently a match with Walter. We will see.
     
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    I think JJ is relatively safe absent there being someone out there that really blows them away. We've just done the coaching carousel thing too many times over the last decade or so. He will get a chance IMO. I expect the coaching and training staffs to be beefed up over the summer.

    Rob is more interesting. Much depends on if they've already got their guy they want to run things or not. Again, I don't think they are in a rush to blow things but the various forms of infighting that used to go on is completely out of the window and won't be tolerated.

    I'll add that a good chunk of that depends on how much of the internal issues were on the various individuals and how much of it was because of how Jeannie ran things (I vote Jeannie to be fair to the others under her in the org).
     
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    No Wemby tonight. That should mean a W that sends us to Vegas for the Semis.
     
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    :Laugh:I won’t guarantee a win with this team but if they concentrate and not FAFO then yes
     
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    If we play with energy we should be fine. Smart will help a lot with defensive intensity.
     
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    spurs still have several athletic guards, which is kind of a sore spot for us. they've been winning without wembanyama, too.
     
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    Smart will give it is all and be out another 10 games.

    Par for the course.
     
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