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Nerlens Noel to OKC
« on: July 02, 2018, 03:00:30 PM »

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Noel signs with OKC..Kind of surprise
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2018, 03:01:01 PM »

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Good signing for OKC in my opinion. I wonder how much he's getting.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2018, 03:02:34 PM »

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I like it for them though wonder how he fits with Adams. I guess He is the backup? I am a bit surprised he couldn't find a team he could at least compete for the starting job.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2018, 03:03:05 PM »

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I thought he may sign with Washington being they traded Gortat and they need a center
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2018, 03:04:06 PM »

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Defensive lineup of death - Westbrook-George-Roberson-Noel-Adams

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2018, 03:07:13 PM »

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Defensive lineup of death - Westbrook-George-Roberson-Noel-Adams

I don't think Noel and Adams can be on the floor together, that would also be a historically bad shooting lineup with no spacing.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2018, 03:08:04 PM »

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There's no way the Thunder trade Steven Adams to get under the luxury tax, right?

Right?

There's no way they would just trade Adams into the cap space of the Bulls, Kings, or Hawks to get the trade exemption, right? After that, would they release/stretch Anthony?

Then target value guys on long-term contracts to fill out the roster.

I like Adams and all, but if he is making max money on your roster, you probably aren't winning anything.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2018, 03:08:58 PM »

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Defensive lineup of death - Westbrook-George-Roberson-Noel-Adams

I don't think Noel and Adams can be on the floor together, that would also be a historically bad shooting lineup with no spacing.

You're not kidding, but the Thunder have ignored floor space for years. By sheer force of offensive will and defensive havoc they were a scary team last year.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2018, 03:12:01 PM »

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OKC needs shooters.

Their defense isn't the problem. It has always been their perimeter shooting.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2018, 05:19:22 PM »

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For the minimum is funny after everything  ;D

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2018, 06:39:39 PM »

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Disappointed Noel hasn't gone somewhere where he could have started.

Too good of a player to be a 16-18mpg backup.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2018, 06:54:23 PM »

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Hope Smart is paying attention

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2018, 07:00:11 PM »

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Fun fact: Noel was drafted 6 spot ahead (6th) of Steven Adams (12th) back in 2013

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2018, 07:39:33 PM »

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Disappointed Noel hasn't gone somewhere where he could have started.

Too good of a player to be a 16-18mpg backup.

He is not a good player, certainly not a starting caliber player.

Re: Nerlens Noel to OKC
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2018, 08:08:37 PM »

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Really wanted a high upside guy with a few years under their belt like noel or Thomas Robinson. They both strike me as types who could blossom in green.