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2021-2022 Games Thread

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Been telling ya'll the truth. The only player on this roster that should be untouchable is LaMelo. Everyone else if you need to move them do so and build a better team. If mediocre is the bar keep doing this I guess but if you want to compete in the playoffs and not wiped off the court somebody has to go.

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4 minutes ago, frankw said:

Been telling ya'll the truth. The only player on this roster that should be untouchable is LaMelo. Everyone else if you need to move them do so and build a better team. If mediocre is the bar keep doing this I guess but if you want to compete in the playoffs and not wiped off the court somebody has to go.

I'd keep Ball and Bridges. The rest could be traded for the right price.

While Bridges' 3 wasn't falling tonight, he still had 15 points, 5 boards, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. He also shot over 50% going 7-12. He honestly should have shot more.

Bridges has played well most of the season and has great chemistry with Ball. He's also been the Hornet's best all around player most nights as well as looked at as a rising star in the NBA. You keep that.

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12 minutes ago, Louie said:

Why did McDaniels get starter minutes while Bridges sat on the bench? Also, what did Oubre do to get in Borrego’s dog house?

I have no idea why McDaniels played so many minutes tonight though he didn't get starter minutes. No idea why Oubre didn't play much either.

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5 minutes ago, jayboogieman said:

I'd keep Ball and Bridges. The rest could be traded for the right price.

While Bridges' 3 wasn't falling tonight, he still had 15 points, 5 boards, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. He also shot over 50% going 7-12. He honestly should have shot more.

Bridges has played well most of the season and has great chemistry with Ball. He's also been the Hornet's best all around player most nights as well as looked at as a rising star in the NBA. You keep that.

Agree with this. Gordon and PJ should be the first two we get rid of. 

Feels good to pay Gordon so much to have him sit in street clothes year after year.  PJ is just a liability and the light has not come on yet, nor will it here. 

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8 minutes ago, Louie said:

Why did McDaniels get starter minutes while Bridges sat on the bench? Also, what did Oubre do to get in Borrego’s dog house?

Didn't see him play in this game so I can't justify it but my guess is because Kelly's the team ball hog.  When dude sees an opportunity he gets tunnel vision and his teammates cease to exist. It's glorious when he's draining them but I think he misses more open teammates than anyone.

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4 minutes ago, 33inNC said:

Agree with this. Gordon and PJ should be the first two we get rid of. 

Feels good to pay Gordon so much to have him sit in street clothes year after year.  PJ is just a liability and the light has not come on yet, nor will it here. 

Hayward was a gamble that hasn't paid off. That said, they have missed him or at least his play making skills and vet steadiness.

Washington has been better the last two-three weeks, but he hasn't taken the third year leap that Bridges did last year.

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7 minutes ago, MechaZain said:

Didn't see him play in this game so I can't justify it but my guess is because Kelly's the team ball hog.  When dude sees an opportunity he gets tunnel vision and his teammates cease to exist. It's glorious when he's draining them but I think he misses more open teammates than anyone.

Oubre is a better version of Bobcats' Ben Gordon. When he's on, he's glorious like you said. Otherwise, he's meh.

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Oubre played 5 minutes or so tonight.
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1 minute ago, jayboogieman said:

Hayward was a gamble that hasn't paid off. That said, they have missed him or at least his play making skills and vet steadiness.

Washington has been better the last two-three weeks, but he hasn't taken the third year leap that Bridges did last year.

Agree. That is what is so frustrating about PJ, he has the talent, but is not consistent and does not seem to have the drive to be great.  Go get another Scary Terry type to replace him. 

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2 minutes ago, 33inNC said:

Agree. That is what is so frustrating about PJ, he has the talent, but is not consistent and does not seem to have the drive to be great.  Go get another Scary Terry type to replace him. 

I'd rather have a big that can rebound, fight for rebounds, and play some defense. The team has plenty of scoring even if it's streaky.

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22 hours ago, jayboogieman said:

I'd rather have a big that can rebound, fight for rebounds, and play some defense. The team has plenty of scoring even if it's streaky.

This is what I was thinking, a big version of Terry, a guy who fights his ass off and holds his teammates accountable.  We don't need more prima-donnas like PJ, all talent and no fight. 

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I don't like LaMelo playing off ball like they are because if IT or Terry is off that night it's all for naught like the Knicks game.

They need LaMelo with his vision, his passing to start the offense. He's possibly the best PG in the NBA why the heck do you want to change that? Yes he can score but he's one of the best passers in the league, why would you want to do without that?

I understand that he has to learn about pace in different situations but even if he's lacking he is too talented not to play the point. IT and Terry should be his natural backups and let either Terry or Bouknight play the two.

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