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| Author: | Mini Ditka [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Jeremy Lin |
It was a good financial decision to sign that offer sheet. He was fortunate that he doesn't have to play with Melo anymore. The Knicks sign who I believe to be the fattest point guard in the NBA and another one of the oldest who just got a DUI. At least in Houston Lin will be able to dish the ball to Omer. |
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| Author: | Vincent Antonelli [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Jeremy Lin is Taiwan for Scott Mitchell. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
MD continues with his hard-hitting sports analysis. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
immessedup17 wrote: This (and Omer) will set the Houston franchise back years. Having Jeremy Lin on the Rockets will get that China money flowing again that they lost when Yao was forced to retire. It's a no-brainer from a financial standpoint. I think he can be good game manager if he gets the turnovers under control. If they can somehow acquire Dwight Howard, this could make for an interesting tandem. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
The Knicks are stupid not to match. Lin has shown at least some promise and rolling out Jason Kidd and Felton probably isn't much worse than Lin's floor and certainly neither will be as good as Lin could be. The problem is not Lin's contract. It's the other bad contracts but those will be bad no matter what. Not matching Lin is basically saying "We are screwed and can't afford anyone for the next few years". Lin needs to work on his game, but you don't put 38 points on the Lakers with no ability whatsoever. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Keeping Score wrote: Not completely sure if the Lin contract is absurd or not, but I do know that JR Smith, of all people, should keep his mouth shut about it. The Anthony Davis unibrow is ridiculous. Not sure if I would recognize even one Dave Matthews song. Rascal Flatts suck. 
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| Author: | Makaveli [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: The Knicks are stupid not to match. Lin has shown at least some promise and rolling out Jason Kidd and Felton probably isn't much worse than Lin's floor and certainly neither will be as good as Lin could be. The problem is not Lin's contract. It's the other bad contracts but those will be bad no matter what. Not matching Lin is basically saying "We are screwed and can't afford anyone for the next few years". Lin needs to work on his game, but you don't put 38 points on the Lakers with no ability whatsoever. He's on 23 and will likely get better but he isn't worth paying $35M for in year 3 of his deal. Putting up 35 on the Lakers isn't that hard when you consider they don't have a PG that could guard a chair. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Makaveli wrote: He's on 23 and will likely get better but he isn't worth paying $35M for in year 3 of his deal. Putting up 35 on the Lakers isn't that hard when you consider they don't have a PG that could guard a chair. Was $35M a typo? He gets $14.8 million in the last year and $25 million total for 3 years. They are going to owe Amare $23 million that year and he may not even be able to play by then.I'd rather pay Lin that then pay Omer what he is getting. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Makaveli wrote: Putting up 35 on the Lakers isn't that hard when you consider they don't have a PG that could guard a chair. 
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Oh, nevermind. You meant with the luxury tax. I think they could find a way around that huge of a luxury tax hit. They may need to lose Amare, but Amare may be useless by then anyways. |
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| Author: | Makaveli [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Makaveli wrote: He's on 23 and will likely get better but he isn't worth paying $35M for in year 3 of his deal. Putting up 35 on the Lakers isn't that hard when you consider they don't have a PG that could guard a chair. Was $35M a typo? He gets $14.8 million in the last year and $25 million total for 3 years. They are going to owe Amare $23 million that year and he may not even be able to play by then.I'd rather pay Lin that then pay Omer what he is getting. No it wasn't. When you consider the luxury tax ($2.50 for every $1) that's basically what it will cost them. The Amare contract is insane. He's never been worth $23M a year. I agree with you. Lin has more upside than Omer does. Lin will also help you make money. Question is will Lin help create enough revenue for that deal to make sense in year 3. It looks like the Knicks don't believe he will. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
The Knicks have already used their amnesty on Chauncey Billups too. So Amare is there to stay. |
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| Author: | Makaveli [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Oh, nevermind. You meant with the luxury tax. I think they could find a way around that huge of a luxury tax hit. They may need to lose Amare, but Amare may be useless by then anyways. I think they can't use the amnesty clause on another player. If I'm not mistaken they used it on Billups so they could sign Chandler. Considering the Nets took on Joe Johnson's terrible contract anything is possible. At 23 Lin is probably worth the risk but considering the cap hell they are in even Dolan may find that tag too expensive. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Wow. The Knicks are a mess. I didn't realize it was this bad. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Wow. The Knicks are a mess. I didn't realize it was this bad. It's like Isiah never left. |
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| Author: | Makaveli [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Douchebag wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: Wow. The Knicks are a mess. I didn't realize it was this bad. It's like Isiah never left. Dolan likes to spend money. I don't think it matters at this point. His basketball people throwing stupid money at Amare made things worse. I don't think any of the other deals were as bad. Chandler and Carmello were going to get that money from any team with cap room. No team was going to pay Amare that type of money. He's not even a top 20 player. |
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| Author: | Jaw Breaker [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
So what are the odds the Rockets renege on Asik's offer sheet? |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Is it confirmed Asik ever signed it? |
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| Author: | Jaw Breaker [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
pittmike wrote: Is it confirmed Asik ever signed it? Don't know for sure, but I can only assume he asked "Where do I sign?" the second it was offered. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
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| Author: | Phil McCracken [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
FavreFan wrote: The Chandler quote is pretty right on. Lin is also a PG who couldn't guard a chair. But anytime you can go from a young exciting PG to Jason Kidd and Ray Felton....You do that deal |
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| Author: | NearWessSideHussra [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jeremy Lin |
Amnesty deadline was Tuesday night. |
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