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  1. Kobeluka99

    Kobeluka99 - Rookie -

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    I’m not worried about Denver.


    Michael Porter Jr. gone.

    you guys forget seem to forget how he torched us in the playoffs what he did for that offense.

    one bad postseason erases what he did for them.

    he was hurt.

    Aaron Gordon is old hurt

    Jamal Murray is on the other side and since he got paid is a different player.

    Jokic hasn’t committed to a contract.

    the so called prized pickup Bruce Brown looks washed. Yeah I’ll say the quiet part out loud.

    Jokic and the guys.

    have you watched Valenchuniz on the kings?? He hasn’t been relevant since the Pelicans.

    I know they got Jokic but we boat raced these guys when we got Luka.

    I know Houston is better okay.

    Golden state can be an issue with Curry and Butler.


    My only real concern is OKC. Us getting Ayton really solved a lot. Put all our guys in proper places and now we have a Center who can be what formidable on defense and get rebounds. I like our squad. And I don’t see all the fuss with some of these teams.
     
  2. svtzr

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    I really like Rui, but he is probably best suited as a 6th man. He can shoot, play PF and small ball C. It’s a shame he isn’t a great rebounder because he does a lot else well. But to be elite defensively I don’t believe we can have all 3 of Reaves, Luka and Rui starting. We’d literally need a 1-4 elite defender and a center that can switch and protect the rim. Something like Camara and Bam Adebayo.

    I also think Bronny could develop into a good 1-2 defender. It wouldn’t shock me if he becomes a rotation player. Same with Adou, I think he could become a pretty good 3-4 defender.
     

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