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I've always liked the idea of building around Howard like they did in Orlando. I guess it depends on what ya'll would have to give up for him though.
Howard is good at his role currently which is rebound, block shots and being a good man defender but he's limited and isn't a star anymore. He's a very good role player.

We need a #1 option but one that will buy into the system
 

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If Melo played a secondary role it could work. KD and Russ were 1A and 1B and sometimes It became complicated in terms of who deferred to who.

And inspite of all of that they were one of 3 championship contenders for 5+ years

If Carmelo played off Russ and doesn't try to take over the team..and let's Russ run the show I think it works. Melo"s skill set is exactly what the"re needing.
It ain't gonna work. Especially if they gotta trade value for Melo. Thunder would do well to trade for Melo if they didn't have to give up on Kanter, Payne or someone super important. They need to trade draft picks, not actually key players for Melo.
 

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I don't think it will matter.
Raps, Cavs, even my Spurs...I think Golden State has this wrapped up.

When you've got three of the top 20 players in the league in your starting five, I mean barring injury they're gonna get that chip. Still rooting for my Spurs but GS is too talented.

:lupe:WHO IS THE 3RD TOP 20 PLAYER ON GS?


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:lupe:WHO IS THE 3RD TOP 20 PLAYER ON GS?


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1 Durant
2 Curry
3 Green

And let me be clear, I trashed it when everyone was overrating Green last year as some kind of all-time player. But he is very good. His offensive numbers have taken a hit this season, but he's very good at everything else. Basketball isn't just about points.
 

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Get it my nikka

But Cleveland is closer to New York than Indianapolis breh :lolbron:
:dahell: Here's a U.S. geographical history lesson for you

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1 Durant
2 Curry
3 Green

And let me be clear, I trashed it when everyone was overrating Green last year as some kind of all-time player. But he is very good. His offensive numbers have taken a hit this season, but he's very good at everything else. Basketball isn't just about points.
They have 4 if you put Green on there
 

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Howard is good at his role currently which is rebound, block shots and being a good man defender but he's limited and isn't a star anymore. He's a very good role player.

We need a #1 option but one that will buy into the system

For sure, I don't mean to build the whole franchise around Dwight at this point, but getting pieces that can stretch the floor and let Dwight have space down low is still a good approach to have with him on the roster. Adding another backup center with the same kind of skillset, or a low post scorer would be good as well, perhaps Okafor could pan out in ATL.
 

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1 Durant
2 Curry
3 Green

And let me be clear, I trashed it when everyone was overrating Green last year as some kind of all-time player. But he is very good. His offensive numbers have taken a hit this season, but he's very good at everything else. Basketball isn't just about points.

They actually have 4.

IM NOT EVEN GOING TO LIST THE 20+ PEOPLE AHEAD OF HIM...

HE CANT LEAD YOUR TEAM TO THE PLAYOFFS
AS ITS BEST PLAYER.

HES A SUPED UP ROLE PLAYER
IN A NICE SYSTEM.
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IM NOT EVEN GOING TO LIST THE 20+ PEOPLE AHEAD OF HIM...

HE CANT LEAD YOUR TEAM TO THE PLAYOFFS
AS ITS BEST PLAYER.

HES A SUPED UP ROLE PLAYER
IN A NICE SYSTEM.
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DeMarcus Cousins hasn't led his team to the playoffs and he's been his team's best player for 6 years, so you agree he's not a top 20 player right?:jbhmm:
 
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