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I doubt it was the deciding factor but there's no way it didn't play into it at all. They're just covering their asses. The Player's Association is investigating Urban Meyer for cutting unvaccinated players.

There was a lot more optimism in his rebound chances when it was just the Panthers who had given up on him. Cam believes in himself but he's not dumb; he has to know he's no longer in the position to make demands. The full quote is key here and foreshadowing a bit:

I'm sure Cam would have no issue with playing backup. Problem is dude has a big personality and he's popular with players, so depending on the team and starting QB that could make for an awkward locker room. Kind of a reverse Steve Smith situation.

wonder if that's us

I just don't want dude on the team anymore. I have no doubt he's the most talented option available but at least with Sam I don't have to worry about my daughter googling his name one day and questioning my character.

This should put the doubts that he's happy with Sam to rest.

not gano's backup lmao

LaMelo and Miles are the franchise now but I'm honestly not sold on PJ as a core piece. Like Monk his talent/potential is obvious but inconsistent and I'm high on Kai.

There are like 30 guys on max deals and he's definitely top 25 rn. The way he stepped up when everyone thought the last deal was bad, I'm sure this is MJ's way of saying thanks

They would have given Monk more time if he hadn’t been a brick head early on. I believe he’s matured but we’re building a young team here and buddy was sniffing coke and getting smacked by the team owner early in his career.

The kid’s nice. We got us another NY playground baller. Loved what I saw from Kai too on both sides. Just has to work on his passing.

Max for Terry would be awkward after Kemba but I'm not against it. The way his catch and shoot game has been improving he's a good to keep playing at a high level for at least one more long term contract I think.

That's why Vernon's here but also why it's difficult to fit him into a modern NBA lineup. Also why Dwight Howard didn't pan out in Charlotte despite a great stat sheet. Old school centers kill the ball movement and the game's too fast and stretched for that now. The coaches keep saying that Carey and Richards were hindered by the lack of an offseason so hopefully with a real one they'll be good.

I'm warming up to this the more I think about it. I hear Lonzo's more of a 2 these days and mostly plays point in transition.

We’re the perfect situation for Kai. I’m not sure any other team would be down to commit to the project like we will. The potential of Ball with a pogo stick big man is just too good to pass up. Bouknight seems excited too I think he’s just a lowkey dude

Upgraded to a solid vet at center and brought in more athletic targets for Ball. Get hyped, especially if Gordon can stay healthy.

I think it’s all LaMelo tbh. A lot of the guys have said he’s an upbeat and infectious teammate, and the dude spends a ton of his time in the gym. Kid’s fun to be around and motivating the locker room with his actions.

Just stellar. We got our first round pick in the 2nd.

He just loved being the ultimate one that got away and embellishing the story in retirement. Whether it was his agent’s doing or not Kobe passed on Charlotte, not the other way around.

Like many I was cool with Kai at 11 so this is awesome. They got him, solid vet in Plumlee to bring him along, and another lottery player in Bouknight. Charlotte pro sports are in a golden age of drafting.

He's 29 I don't blame him

If they go with Kai Jones they should keep Zeller as a pick and roll coach

Hope Denver frees that man but I’d like a center with strength for a change

He'd be a big ticket for Greensboro if nothing else

The fanbase needs a reality check on Moton playing LT. If it was as simple as sliding him over and just plugging in a good RT we wouldn’t be so laser focused on the left where it’s harder to find good talent. Moton is an elite RT and not there as a LT. Could he develop into one? Maybe, but then we have a $72m project on our hands. If it happens it will be a last resort because we’ve run out of options and not something to celebrate.