ALonelyDad
Veteran
Griffin needs to call Joakim Noah, Pels need something on defense because this is just embarrassing.
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They were trash on defense the past 2 years WITH AD and Jrue playing at an all-defensive 1st team level; geriatric Noah ain't helping shyt. Our problems are culture and coaching oriented; pathetic communication and awareness from the players coupled with nonsensical ass schemes and lineups from the coaching staff. I remember even when he was healthy this dumbass team had Favors out roaming the perimeter playing all the way out nowhere near the rim just to maybe start a potential fastbreak half a second quicker while even G-league level scrubs could walk straight to the basket unopposed
. And don't even get me started on putting Ingram on fukking Porzingis (even tho he did admirably) 
ALonelyDad
Veteran
Maybe it is Gentry but the duo of Melli/Okafor without Favors and Zion out there is their own fault. I just feel like they need another defensive big. Hayes is not ready yet on that side. Gentry will probably get this year and might even get the next one. If he does bad in both then I see him being fired.They were trash on defense the past 2 years WITH AD and Jrue playing at an all-defensive 1st team level; geriatric Noah ain't helping shyt. Our problems are culture and coaching oriented; pathetic communication and awareness from the players coupled with nonsensical ass schemes and lineups from the coaching staff. I remember even when he was healthy this dumbass team had Favors out roaming the perimeter playing all the way out nowhere near the rim just to maybe start a potential fastbreak half a second quicker while even G-league level scrubs could walk straight to the basket unopposed
I AM WE ARE
Banned
If this dude makes it to the all Star game it'll be a miracle
We need a defensive coach badly
Too much talent in this team to be wasted playing playground ball
We need a defensive coach badly
Too much talent in this team to be wasted playing playground ball
Well...at least Ingram is killing it 
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Banned
Gentry needs to go, this shyt is embarrassing
Man, I'm so pissed the Pacers weren't shopping either of their bigs in earnest this past offseason. If we could've flipped Jrue for Myles Turner... an Ingram-Zion-Turner frontcourt would be dominant and fit like a glove together. But this fool had to go and tank his value through the floor, now we'd be lucky to get Jarret Allen or Bobby Portis for him 
I knew that this would be Griffin's first real test as GM, that is if his personal history and past with Gentry was gonna give him cold feet if and when it came time to put him out to pasture. It's been time now, so if he's truly about what's best for the team and building a championship organization then he better know what comes next....
I knew that this would be Griffin's first real test as GM, that is if his personal history and past with Gentry was gonna give him cold feet if and when it came time to put him out to pasture. It's been time now, so if he's truly about what's best for the team and building a championship organization then he better know what comes next....
ALonelyDad
Veteran
I think they will eventually trade him, right now it is still that "we got you for being loyal to us" phase. Same with Westbrook and OKC. Pels will trade Reddikk before deadline for sure and get a free pick if their record continues to be trashMan, I'm so pissed the Pacers weren't shopping either of their bigs in earnest this past offseason. If we could've flipped Jrue for Myles Turner... an Ingram-Zion-Turner frontcourt would be dominant and fit like a glove together. But this fool had to go and tank his value through the floor, now we'd be lucky to get Jarret Allen or Bobby Portis for him
I knew that this would be Griffin's first real test as GM, that is if his personal history and past with Gentry was gonna give him cold feet if and when it came time to put him out to pasture. It's been time now, so if he's truly about what's best for the team and building a championship organization then he better know what comes next....
ALonelyDad
Veteran
It might just be the fast paced play that is causing struggles..because Zo and Jrue have not done a good job either
Jrue has been ass
Lonzo has been forgettable
David Griffin really said Jrue can be the MVP of the league
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Banned
Again this team playing like they just met each other, again Gentry should be home before Zion comes back, don't ruin that boy like that
It's making me sick to my fukking stomach seeing the goddam Suns under Monty fighting, competing and WINNING every damn night while this assclown LOSES and destroys the confidence and trust of nearly all our guys young and veteran with these jambalaya ass lineups and rotations along the way. I'm happy as hell for Monty personally... just so damn upset that he wasn't given the chance to do that with THIS team and these talented young guys that are floundering and being wasted under red eyes
NOSaintsFan02
Superstar
All the hype DG put on Jrue to be the man to take heat off Zion gonna end up biting us in the ass.
I mean, not seriously, since no one had high expectations of us or anything, but Jrue will never be THE man. For DG to put MVP hype on him was asinine. Jrue is a great second piece to a championship team. He's not a guy you want leading the way. He's also not a vocal leader, which is fine, but when he struggles with his play as well, it makes the hype DG gave to him look silly.
I thought Lonzo would be the star of the trade but BI is nice. Was wrong about him. He'll make a great second piece to Zion, assuming he can keep up his productivity when Zion comes back.
How much longer does Zion have anyway? Good god this team is a chore to keep watching lose with Gentry while Zion is out.
I mean, not seriously, since no one had high expectations of us or anything, but Jrue will never be THE man. For DG to put MVP hype on him was asinine. Jrue is a great second piece to a championship team. He's not a guy you want leading the way. He's also not a vocal leader, which is fine, but when he struggles with his play as well, it makes the hype DG gave to him look silly.
I thought Lonzo would be the star of the trade but BI is nice. Was wrong about him. He'll make a great second piece to Zion, assuming he can keep up his productivity when Zion comes back.
How much longer does Zion have anyway? Good god this team is a chore to keep watching lose with Gentry while Zion is out.