Post by aar on May 3, 2012 16:04:19 GMT -5
1) What was the best free agency signing?
Jay: George Trapp. The Repole empire is built upon efficiency and George Trapp is one of the most efficient players in the league. Bringing him back keeps Repolabaad on track for another championship.
Aar: Going to toot my own horn. Willie Norwood signed at $1.4 million for the forseeable future. Coming off of an 18/8 season with 0.8 topg. I absolutely love that deal. He can start at three positions and backup at five positions. What a catch.
2) What was the worst free agency signing?
Jay: Levern Tart for Philadelphia. Hillman from your team comes to mind just because I initially balk at the contract, but he's ultimately a good player with value. Levern Tart is neither a good player nor does he have value. And now he's on a contract that only makes sense if you are testing him out or he's there to help you win. The problem is, Philadelphia is testing him out to tank. This literally makes no sense. He unnecessarily killed his cap room next year for a valueless asset. And then his logic for it combined with the stubborn disposition made it worst.
It was the equivalent of masturbating into your last condom before hooking up with a rando. Why!?
Aar: Tart is probably the worst, but Jim Davis is pretty bad too. Nobody cares about him any more and he probably could have gotten him for $30 million less. I'd love to hear what the other offers for him were. Tart is really bad though, just beyond all logic and reason.
3) What do you think of Marty becoming the new GM of the Cavs and CC becoming the new GM of the Warriors?
Jay: I'm not really a fan of all of the team switching. I don't see what it accomplishes honestly. The "balance of power"? Fooey. I still think you are the Hornets GM. Plus teams get to set up moves then abandon them. And not to help out a new GM, but to just trade teams. I want the Magic. Let's make this happen. Repole is a better GM than me and he'd do fine with the Hawks. Let's balance it out even more. The scale needs to be perfectly level.
Plus with Marty being in my division, there is no hope for me. None.
Aar:I don't mind the team switching. The negative is that it messes with the league's history, but the positive is that it keeps things interesting and shakes things up. There's bound to be an adjustment period for other GMs, but I like when the league is shaken up. Frankly, I loved getting a fresh start in Milwaukee.
4) The Warriors look like a top team in the West. If they win a championship, will people say there should be an asterisk?
Jay: People will say so but people in groups tend to say dumb things. CC has proven to be a good GM, or at least people say (I don't really pay attention to the league honestly), so it's not like he has anything to prove. Just got put in a good situation. Just has to avoid those 1st round upsets.
Aar: I'm going to say no. CC has made ample tweaks and while he has kept the core in tact, he has added a ton of talent. I really like what CC has done and the Warriors might be the favorite in the West. Really low risk, high reward moves.
5) Would you rather have the league leader in field goal percentage or the league leader in steals on your team?
Jay: The way the question is worded, this is easily steals. A guy could shoot 75% and have taken 4 shots all season.
But my answer remains if I don't take the question so literally. Steals aren't inflated like blocks have become so it's more of an asset. Great percentages are key, but one player does not an efficient offense make. Generally speaking.
Aar: I'll go with field goal percentage if it's a starter. It's always good to have high efficiency players. A lot of guys can get steals and you can find guys in free agency that can provide strictly steals.
6) Which player on your team's TC results are you most eager to see?
Jay: Phil Smith. My entire teams hopes are hinged on Phil Smith. I'm 75% confident he's a ratings guy with little value, kind of like Pete Maravich. I'm hoping with all the early points I put into him, he turns into something of the perfect 2nd option. Spencer already said that he doesn't expect him to ever be an All Star, but I'd love for him to jump into the top 10 at some point in his career.
Boswell is another candidate. He's not strong with handling issues. I'm hoping he can be a top scoring big in the league. I've considered him at SF, but Tom Owens will likely play there.
Aar: Adams. I think he's a boom or bust prospect and if he has a good TC, his value basically triples. He was a no-brainer where I picked him, but honestly, I had him ranked fifth on my list and I think that he is a very interesting player. If he hits, I'll be thrilled and if he misses, it could really hurt us.
7) Who do you think was the best non-lotto pick in this year's draft?
Jay: Clyde Mayes at #26. Of course Jellybean Bryant is a candidate here, but he was just outside the lotto. The beauty of the Mayes pick is that he will play in BBS for well over 10 years. How often do you draft elite shotblocking at the end of the 1st round? Elite. Blocking will forever be a hot commodity and you got a guaranteed asset for an extremely low cost. Somehow this makes the Levern Tart signing worse.
Aar: I love Wilbur Holland at 16 and was praying he'd be there at 19. I have a feeling that he's going to be a huge steal and that with Eric Money, the Lakers will have an embarrassment of riches with two studly young point guards. I'm also happy with Mayes because I coveted him and almost sold off my two late 1sts for very cheap.
8) Over/Under 56.5 wins for the Bobcats this year?
Jay: I don't know. Who is on that team?
*looks it up*
Oh well, they're good. I'll take the under and say 55-27. Not sure why. Repole is 60+ wins thats all I know.
Aar: I'm going over. I'm projecting 59-23, just shy of 60 wins. I really like what the Bobcats have assembled. They have a sick starting-five.
9) Pick one favorite and least favorite player from the opposite team
Jay: Has to be Big Bill Walton for me. He may not be an elite level dominating player, but is skilled in about just every category. He's a good defender who will get you blocks and steals, a good rebounder, and his handle is solid enough that once he develops into a better offensive player turnovers won't be an issue. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw him get some minutes at SF at some point.
Aar: I'm going to go with Pistol Pete. He is so well-rounded offensively and is no longer a defensive liability. It would have been great if he was a point guard with these ratings, but I still really like him. As for the worst, I'm going with Fatty Taylor. I have no idea how you're winning games with him. His handles are awful. He'd probably be better suited at SG.
10) Which BBS team is best equipped for building a strong young core in five years from now?
Jay: I'm going to be biased and say me. A stud rookie, some pretty talented young players, an establish vet with some varying value, and a gang of picks. With the proper maneuvering and development, the Hawks should be one of the leagues best offenses. But if past experience is any indicator, there is a high likelihood that the opportunity will be squandered and the team will be left wondering where did it all go wrong again.
But honestly, it's the Cavaliers. They have a decent trio of youth in Truck, World, and Dwight (a stabilizing force in the name department) and a gang of picks. Timberwolves, Jazz, and Wizards 47's all look to be nice. That team could be dangerous.
This answer could also be appended to whomever drafts Magic/Bird.
Aar: I'm going with the Bulls, which is obviously scary for the rest of the league given Play's track record. Dickey is an absolute steal and has bird rights, Gus looks great, Webster is a career starter/sixth man type and Joe Bryant had a solid TC. Not to mention that Fred Brown is awesome, only 27 and locked up long-term.
Jay: George Trapp. The Repole empire is built upon efficiency and George Trapp is one of the most efficient players in the league. Bringing him back keeps Repolabaad on track for another championship.
Aar: Going to toot my own horn. Willie Norwood signed at $1.4 million for the forseeable future. Coming off of an 18/8 season with 0.8 topg. I absolutely love that deal. He can start at three positions and backup at five positions. What a catch.
2) What was the worst free agency signing?
Jay: Levern Tart for Philadelphia. Hillman from your team comes to mind just because I initially balk at the contract, but he's ultimately a good player with value. Levern Tart is neither a good player nor does he have value. And now he's on a contract that only makes sense if you are testing him out or he's there to help you win. The problem is, Philadelphia is testing him out to tank. This literally makes no sense. He unnecessarily killed his cap room next year for a valueless asset. And then his logic for it combined with the stubborn disposition made it worst.
It was the equivalent of masturbating into your last condom before hooking up with a rando. Why!?
Aar: Tart is probably the worst, but Jim Davis is pretty bad too. Nobody cares about him any more and he probably could have gotten him for $30 million less. I'd love to hear what the other offers for him were. Tart is really bad though, just beyond all logic and reason.
3) What do you think of Marty becoming the new GM of the Cavs and CC becoming the new GM of the Warriors?
Jay: I'm not really a fan of all of the team switching. I don't see what it accomplishes honestly. The "balance of power"? Fooey. I still think you are the Hornets GM. Plus teams get to set up moves then abandon them. And not to help out a new GM, but to just trade teams. I want the Magic. Let's make this happen. Repole is a better GM than me and he'd do fine with the Hawks. Let's balance it out even more. The scale needs to be perfectly level.
Plus with Marty being in my division, there is no hope for me. None.
Aar:I don't mind the team switching. The negative is that it messes with the league's history, but the positive is that it keeps things interesting and shakes things up. There's bound to be an adjustment period for other GMs, but I like when the league is shaken up. Frankly, I loved getting a fresh start in Milwaukee.
4) The Warriors look like a top team in the West. If they win a championship, will people say there should be an asterisk?
Jay: People will say so but people in groups tend to say dumb things. CC has proven to be a good GM, or at least people say (I don't really pay attention to the league honestly), so it's not like he has anything to prove. Just got put in a good situation. Just has to avoid those 1st round upsets.
Aar: I'm going to say no. CC has made ample tweaks and while he has kept the core in tact, he has added a ton of talent. I really like what CC has done and the Warriors might be the favorite in the West. Really low risk, high reward moves.
5) Would you rather have the league leader in field goal percentage or the league leader in steals on your team?
Jay: The way the question is worded, this is easily steals. A guy could shoot 75% and have taken 4 shots all season.
But my answer remains if I don't take the question so literally. Steals aren't inflated like blocks have become so it's more of an asset. Great percentages are key, but one player does not an efficient offense make. Generally speaking.
Aar: I'll go with field goal percentage if it's a starter. It's always good to have high efficiency players. A lot of guys can get steals and you can find guys in free agency that can provide strictly steals.
6) Which player on your team's TC results are you most eager to see?
Jay: Phil Smith. My entire teams hopes are hinged on Phil Smith. I'm 75% confident he's a ratings guy with little value, kind of like Pete Maravich. I'm hoping with all the early points I put into him, he turns into something of the perfect 2nd option. Spencer already said that he doesn't expect him to ever be an All Star, but I'd love for him to jump into the top 10 at some point in his career.
Boswell is another candidate. He's not strong with handling issues. I'm hoping he can be a top scoring big in the league. I've considered him at SF, but Tom Owens will likely play there.
Aar: Adams. I think he's a boom or bust prospect and if he has a good TC, his value basically triples. He was a no-brainer where I picked him, but honestly, I had him ranked fifth on my list and I think that he is a very interesting player. If he hits, I'll be thrilled and if he misses, it could really hurt us.
7) Who do you think was the best non-lotto pick in this year's draft?
Jay: Clyde Mayes at #26. Of course Jellybean Bryant is a candidate here, but he was just outside the lotto. The beauty of the Mayes pick is that he will play in BBS for well over 10 years. How often do you draft elite shotblocking at the end of the 1st round? Elite. Blocking will forever be a hot commodity and you got a guaranteed asset for an extremely low cost. Somehow this makes the Levern Tart signing worse.
Aar: I love Wilbur Holland at 16 and was praying he'd be there at 19. I have a feeling that he's going to be a huge steal and that with Eric Money, the Lakers will have an embarrassment of riches with two studly young point guards. I'm also happy with Mayes because I coveted him and almost sold off my two late 1sts for very cheap.
8) Over/Under 56.5 wins for the Bobcats this year?
Jay: I don't know. Who is on that team?
*looks it up*
Oh well, they're good. I'll take the under and say 55-27. Not sure why. Repole is 60+ wins thats all I know.
Aar: I'm going over. I'm projecting 59-23, just shy of 60 wins. I really like what the Bobcats have assembled. They have a sick starting-five.
9) Pick one favorite and least favorite player from the opposite team
Jay: Has to be Big Bill Walton for me. He may not be an elite level dominating player, but is skilled in about just every category. He's a good defender who will get you blocks and steals, a good rebounder, and his handle is solid enough that once he develops into a better offensive player turnovers won't be an issue. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw him get some minutes at SF at some point.
Aar: I'm going to go with Pistol Pete. He is so well-rounded offensively and is no longer a defensive liability. It would have been great if he was a point guard with these ratings, but I still really like him. As for the worst, I'm going with Fatty Taylor. I have no idea how you're winning games with him. His handles are awful. He'd probably be better suited at SG.
10) Which BBS team is best equipped for building a strong young core in five years from now?
Jay: I'm going to be biased and say me. A stud rookie, some pretty talented young players, an establish vet with some varying value, and a gang of picks. With the proper maneuvering and development, the Hawks should be one of the leagues best offenses. But if past experience is any indicator, there is a high likelihood that the opportunity will be squandered and the team will be left wondering where did it all go wrong again.
But honestly, it's the Cavaliers. They have a decent trio of youth in Truck, World, and Dwight (a stabilizing force in the name department) and a gang of picks. Timberwolves, Jazz, and Wizards 47's all look to be nice. That team could be dangerous.
This answer could also be appended to whomever drafts Magic/Bird.
Aar: I'm going with the Bulls, which is obviously scary for the rest of the league given Play's track record. Dickey is an absolute steal and has bird rights, Gus looks great, Webster is a career starter/sixth man type and Joe Bryant had a solid TC. Not to mention that Fred Brown is awesome, only 27 and locked up long-term.
