Best young core in the NBA?

[LEEeveryday]

It's Minnesota and the Lakers IMO...

 

[Malta]

@Malta

Still waiting on an explanation

Don't forget olynyk, Mickey, top 5 pick and 50 million in cap space

I don't think Sully or Olynyk have high ceilings and one or both may not even be on the team in a year. Smart plays the same position as Thomas/Bradley so

The Celtics appeal is in their coach, Bradley/Crowder/Thomas, caproom and picks.

 

[Kang Deezy]

I don't think Sully or Olynyk have high ceilings and one or both may not even be on the team in a year. Smart plays the same position as Thomas/Bradley so

The Celtics appeal is in their coach, Bradley/Crowder/Thomas, caproom and picks.

You have Thomas, Bradley, smart, and crowder all locked up long term for like $22 million a year total

And in today's NBA, you can't tell me olynyk doesn't have value

 

[SHAQAVELLI]

I hope Milwaukee could keep as much of that core together, for as long as possible. They're really fun to watch.

I mean, man, they're getting 75 points per game out of five players (Giannis, Middleton, Montroe, Parker, MCW) who are all 24 or younger!

 

[Malta]

You have Thomas, Bradley, smart, and crowder all locked up long term for like $22 million a year total

And in today's NBA, you can't tell me olynyk doesn't have value

We're talking about cores, not the room teams have though, the Lakers have a ton of capspace as do the Blazers.

I didn't mention Vaughn, Henson or Ennis for the Bucks either, does Kelly have more value than Henson? Nah, some dudes just didn't make the cut.


The Celtics are still searching for that singular talent, some teams already have what they're looking for. I said in another thread the Celtics are probably the best destination for KD in the league

 

[Kang Deezy]

We're talking about cores, not the room teams have though, the Lakers have a ton of capspace as do the Blazers.

I didn't mention Vaughn, Henson or Ennis for the Bucks either, does Kelly have more value than Henson? Nah, some dudes just didn't make the cut.


The Celtics are still searching for that singular talent, some teams already have what they're looking for. I said in another thread the Celtics are probably the best destination for KD in the league

Ultimately money matters but you'd have to think if these elite free agents are smart, they have better opportunities to win in the east.

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Boston

 

[Black_Panther_JS]

Russell
Clarkson
Randle
Nance Jr.

and

Wiggins
Lavine
Towns

 

[Malta]

Ultimately money matters but you'd have to think if these elite free agents are smart, they have better opportunities to win in the east.

I think Boston is the best chance for him to win a title, it's a team that is just missing a star player, and then you have room to make a pitch at Horford, or maybe even put together a package for Cousins. It makes more sense to me than the Wiz, especially since Wall needs the ball in his hands more than the Celtics guys.

 

[Malta]

I hope Milwaukee could keep as much of that core together, for as long as possible. They're really fun to watch.

I mean, man, they're getting 75 points per game out of five players (Giannis, Middleton, Montroe, Parker, MCW) who are all 24 or younger!

Monroe & MCW are the odd men out, their trio didn't start playing like this until MCW went out with an injury and Monroe was moved to the bench.


Giannis/Parker/Middleton have been better with Bayless as their PG

 

[Megadeus]

Dag, the East is on the comeup....

gotta go with the Bucks though that core could be downright scary. Giannis polishes his game and he could be Lebron lite

It really is close though, lotta good options

 

[Tunez]

Ezeli would be a good look, I mentioned that to @Tunez before, Joseph is a good player but he can't hit the three which is what they're going to need from their PG. Patrick Beverly would be a good stop gap for them until they could find a more dynamic PG, he's what they'd need there right now, long term Avery Bradley while not being a PG would be perfect for them too.

Jrue Holiday as well if he could ever be healthy.

I dont want Biyombo we got John Henson for that. Avery Bradley has improved his 3pt shot this year, Beverly staying with Houston, I havent seen Joseph play that much

 

[Redguard]

I think Boston is the best chance for him to win a title, it's a team that is just missing a star player, and then you have room to make a pitch at Horford, or maybe even put together a package for Cousins. It makes more sense to me than the Wiz, especially since Wall needs the ball in his hands more than the Celtics guys.

I actually got a trade to work for Boston in NBA2K and I signed Durant outright in FA.

Starting lineup for Boston:

PG: Thomas
SG: Bradley
SF: Crowder
PF: Durant
C: Cousins

 

[Kang Deezy]

I think Boston is the best chance for him to win a title, it's a team that is just missing a star player, and then you have room to make a pitch at Horford, or maybe even put together a package for Cousins. It makes more sense to me than the Wiz, especially since Wall needs the ball in his hands more than the Celtics guys.

It did comes it today that the reason the celtics refused to overpay for horford is because they are extremely confident they can sign him. Apparently horford was reaching out to Thomas during all star weekend for information about the organization and Stevens

 

[USSInsiders]

Came in anticipating a post from @BuddyOmar breaking down rookies' abs.

Basketball players bar none have the woat bodies of any professional athletes, now in the NFL tho