CrushAlot wrote:Drafted Jennings and hired Skiles and Bucks got to the playoffs. The NBA really isn't that complicated.

nyk4ever wrote:hammonds did a good job but i woulda gave this award to sam presti

I kind of agree and I think Skiles should have won COY because he had very little to work with and a lot injuries to the few good players he did have. But at the same time I'm happy for both Hammond and Brooks winning their awards because I do think they were deserved. If that made sense.

nyk4ever wrote:

bitty41 wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:hammonds did a good job but i woulda gave this award to sam presti

I kind of agree and I think Skiles should have won COY because he had very little to work with and a lot injuries to the few good players he did have. But at the same time I'm happy for both Hammond and Brooks winning their awards because I do think they were deserved. If that made sense.

it makes sense bitty. skiles definitely got the most out of his team with less to work and then add injuries to it and he did a great job. i think presti should be rewarded for putting together the team he put together.

Presti's team was already put together for the most part. He drafted Harden(I mean it was a Top 5 pick) and traded for Maynor, other than this the team was already assembled. Don't get me wrong he's done a great job putting together a very good team since he arrived and they can really solidify themselves this off-season but as far as this season goes his moves were solid but nothing more. Presti is a quick thinking somewhat innovative GM and almost every move he's made has been perfect. I can't really think of one mistake he has made.

Juice wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:

bitty41 wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:hammonds did a good job but i woulda gave this award to sam presti

I kind of agree and I think Skiles should have won COY because he had very little to work with and a lot injuries to the few good players he did have. But at the same time I'm happy for both Hammond and Brooks winning their awards because I do think they were deserved. If that made sense.

it makes sense bitty. skiles definitely got the most out of his team with less to work and then add injuries to it and he did a great job. i think presti should be rewarded for putting together the team he put together.

Presti's team was already put together for the most part. He drafted Harden(I mean it was a Top 5 pick) and traded for Maynor, other than this the team was already assembled. Don't get me wrong he's done a great job putting together a very good team since he arrived and they can really solidify themselves this off-season but as far as this season goes his moves were solid but nothing more. Presti is a quick thinking somewhat innovative GM and almost every move he's made has been perfect. I can't really think of one mistake he has made.

I dont think Harden was that great of a pick...imagine how Curry would look on this team?

sebstar wrote:

Juice wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:

bitty41 wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:hammonds did a good job but i woulda gave this award to sam presti

I kind of agree and I think Skiles should have won COY because he had very little to work with and a lot injuries to the few good players he did have. But at the same time I'm happy for both Hammond and Brooks winning their awards because I do think they were deserved. If that made sense.

it makes sense bitty. skiles definitely got the most out of his team with less to work and then add injuries to it and he did a great job. i think presti should be rewarded for putting together the team he put together.

Presti's team was already put together for the most part. He drafted Harden(I mean it was a Top 5 pick) and traded for Maynor, other than this the team was already assembled. Don't get me wrong he's done a great job putting together a very good team since he arrived and they can really solidify themselves this off-season but as far as this season goes his moves were solid but nothing more. Presti is a quick thinking somewhat innovative GM and almost every move he's made has been perfect. I can't really think of one mistake he has made.

I dont think Harden was that great of a pick...imagine how Curry would look on this team?

Curry on OKC I guess could have worked but he likes to chuck to his hearts desire and they already have WestBrook. Steph's game is predicated off touches and FGA's. WestBrook is more than proving he's right for their team. But if you like Steph....Lawson/DC would have been just as nice on their team. Clark/Jordan Hill/T-Will would fit in very well too. You could put Clark/Jordan next to Ibaka or T-Will to fulfill Harden's role.

I like the Harden pick because he plays so calm and within himself. He spaces the floor very well for them too

AnubisADL wrote:Waits for dudes to hype John Salmons as the reason Milwaukee is in the playoffs.

Just a FYI Salmons has said he is opting out. All those who think Salmons is the man should want to throw some serious cash at this great SG.

playa2 wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:Waits for dudes to hype John Salmons as the reason Milwaukee is in the playoffs.

Just a FYI Salmons has said he is opting out. All those who think Salmons is the man should want to throw some serious cash at this great SG.

He turned their season around- the numbers don't lie. Jennings was pretty ordinary for much of the second half (and more) of the season, with shooting numbers that occasionally dipped to a level where a major league player would not have been proud to take credit for them. The Bucks were treading water until Salmons rescued them.

Jennings was the leader of the team , he ran the offense the right way even when his scoring was down.

Basically he did what he was supposed to do even as a rookie pg at 6"1 165.

Once again- the numbers don't lie- the team was floundering until Salmons came on board. You also got some decent and consistent PG play from Ridnour while Jennings was going through his extended period of less than effective play during which his MPG numbers were reduced by about 5 MPG.

Does not mean that Jennings is not a fine player, but you have to give credit where it is due:

Pre-Salmons- 24-28

Post-Salmons- 22-8

Final record 46-36

BRIGGS wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

playa2 wrote:

Paladin55 wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:Waits for dudes to hype John Salmons as the reason Milwaukee is in the playoffs.

Just a FYI Salmons has said he is opting out. All those who think Salmons is the man should want to throw some serious cash at this great SG.

He turned their season around- the numbers don't lie. Jennings was pretty ordinary for much of the second half (and more) of the season, with shooting numbers that occasionally dipped to a level where a major league player would not have been proud to take credit for them. The Bucks were treading water until Salmons rescued them.

Jennings was the leader of the team , he ran the offense the right way even when his scoring was down.

Basically he did what he was supposed to do even as a rookie pg at 6"1 165.

Once again- the numbers don't lie- the team was floundering until Salmons came on board. You also got some decent and consistent PG play from Ridnour while Jennings was going through his extended period of less than effective play during which his MPG numbers were reduced by about 5 MPG.

Does not mean that Jennings is not a fine player, but you have to give credit where it is due:

Pre-Salmons- 24-28

Post-Salmons- 22-8

Final record 46-36

I agree with you that Salmons was the difference but not factoring in how good Jennings has been for the most part at his age would be denying what was a great draft pick for the Bucks. Although he has had some rough patches--he is easily one of the top picks last year and could be a top3 player in this draft all is said and done. I said myself that Tony D could have a chance to be better than Jennings but being honest with myself---Douglas does not handle the starting 1 position like Jennings in anyway shape or form--two different caliber players--one a potential star the other a solid back up or fringe starter. You're right the Bucks go nowhere without Salmons but sans Jennings they may have been 14-38 instead of 24-28