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Especially with new TV contract negotiations ongoing, NBA should find a way to get Victor Wembanyama to NY
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martin
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11/7/2022  7:40 AM
I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

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11/7/2022  7:47 AM    LAST EDITED: 11/7/2022  7:48 AM
Saw the title and thought it was a Briggs stream of consciousness post lol.

They let LeBron go to Cleveland, so Im guessing they're OK with W. going to a small market team.

We could always trade for more lotto tickets in the Wembanyama sweepstakes.
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11/7/2022  8:02 AM    LAST EDITED: 11/7/2022  8:03 AM
martin wrote:I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

I’ve always sort of felt like the nba feels the big franchises will make money regardless, but the only chance a team like New Orleans, Charlotte etc will grow is by having one of these young franchise players. The nba wants to at least give their poor teams a chance. Not suggesting any draft conspiracy theories but just saying the league is fine with highly marketable players going to poor teams. I agree about your points though.
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11/7/2022  8:06 AM
Knixkik wrote:
martin wrote:I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

I’ve always sort of felt like the nba feels the big franchises will make money regardless, but the only chance a team like New Orleans, Charlotte etc will grow is by having one of these young franchise players. The nba wants to at least give their poor teams a chance. Not suggesting any draft conspiracy theories but just saying the league is fine with highly marketable players going to poor teams. I agree about your points though.

Durant and Lebron became global branded superstars in smaller markets. The financial gain on those franchises were enourmous. It would no doubt help any franchise, especially knicks! With national games on regularly and league pass these players get enormous exposure.

This would be magnified by big market placement for sure!
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11/7/2022  8:07 AM
Knixkik wrote:
martin wrote:I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

I’ve always sort of felt like the nba feels the big franchises will make money regardless, but the only chance a team like New Orleans, Charlotte etc will grow is by having one of these young franchise players. The nba wants to at least give their poor teams a chance. Not suggesting any draft conspiracy theories but just saying the league is fine with highly marketable players going to poor teams. I agree about your points though.

I think there was a natural fit with LeBron in Cleveland with a struggling franchise. I wasn't surprised in a situation where AD left NO and they somehow got the #1.

Wembanyama benefits the whole league and beyond in a way probably no other player will, especially in terms of international growth.

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11/7/2022  8:09 AM
I'm guessing the Lakers get #1 overall, which the Pelicans have the rights to swap. Then we'll get a Wemba, Zion, Ingram superteam.
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11/7/2022  8:14 AM
BigDaddyG wrote:I'm guessing the Lakers get #1 overall, which the Pelicans have the rights to swap. Then we'll get a Wemba, Zion, Ingram superteam.

Zion can show Victor how to put on weight

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11/7/2022  8:18 AM
how many minutes would Thibs play him? Could he play through mistakes and bad horrid shooting like RJ, or would he get yanked like Obi?

I wonder where he would want to go? If there were one alternative to the draft that I would look at, it's pure FA for everyone entering the league - perhaps with some kind of limiter like the MLB with foreign players or something similar.

It does to me make a ton of sense to put a player like him in NY - even though we've turned the corner from being a door mat laughingstock franchise, I think we're just going to bob along in mediocrity for the next 1-5 years baring some miracle of a draft selection or trade.
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11/7/2022  2:56 PM
martin wrote:

Reminds me of Frank..
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11/7/2022  3:44 PM
I'm sure the NBA has wanted a successful team in NY for decades, but a) they can't fix the draft and b) they can't fix James Dolan.
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11/7/2022  3:52 PM
martin wrote:I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

*Frederic Weis coughs up one of VinceCarter's nuts before laughing at the insane pressure a young french player faces in NYC*

But more seriously, is NYC where NBA legends go to destroy their legacy? You can make it about coaches, but how many players and coaches have left NYC with their marketability in shambles? Guys who were otherwise untouchable (Phil Jackson, Donnie Walsh, Larry Brown), former stars (Isaiah Thomas), former All Stars (Marbury, Carmelo). I mean, does any other city on the planet destroy the marketability of NBA talent than NYC? I can't tell you how many players crumbled in the spotlight - hard to tell if they crumbled because of who they are or because of where they played. But, if you are the NBA and sitting on the next Kareem, are you testing your luck in NYC or letting San Antonio have its next big guy? I mean, if there is control to be had, I'm putting the next star in San Antonio.

You know I gonna spin wit it
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11/7/2022  6:17 PM
EwingsGlass wrote:
martin wrote:I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

*Frederic Weis coughs up one of VinceCarter's nuts before laughing at the insane pressure a young french player faces in NYC*

But more seriously, is NYC where NBA legends go to destroy their legacy? You can make it about coaches, but how many players and coaches have left NYC with their marketability in shambles? Guys who were otherwise untouchable (Phil Jackson, Donnie Walsh, Larry Brown), former stars (Isaiah Thomas), former All Stars (Marbury, Carmelo). I mean, does any other city on the planet destroy the marketability of NBA talent than NYC? I can't tell you how many players crumbled in the spotlight - hard to tell if they crumbled because of who they are or because of where they played. But, if you are the NBA and sitting on the next Kareem, are you testing your luck in NYC or letting San Antonio have its next big guy? I mean, if there is control to be had, I'm putting the next star in San Antonio.

Melo was fine. Marbles was in mental decline. Starphuch exec and coaches came for the money and tried for the glory.
RJ is still on the clock at age 22. We have propensity for negativity so we are both suspicious and impatient.
If we are not winning not burning down the FO but keep drafting and that talent will happen. More picks, more opportunities to get lucky.

We are optimistic off season and understood .500 was not a given. Yet, how many of us are impatient and want change NOW. I do to but……..Have to think like its our business. We are in year three of a 5 year process in my book. Still early in year three. Winning is not easy. Well, it is for other teams!!!!
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11/7/2022  6:52 PM
EwingsGlass wrote:
martin wrote:I'm trying to think of ways NBA could maximize this generational player entering the league, and it's gotta be a big market or maybe the Vegas team? Los Angeles just doesn't seem like it right now.

It would be a shame to see Victor go to a franchise like Charlotte and not get maximum exposure.

*Frederic Weis coughs up one of VinceCarter's nuts before laughing at the insane pressure a young french player faces in NYC*

But more seriously, is NYC where NBA legends go to destroy their legacy? You can make it about coaches, but how many players and coaches have left NYC with their marketability in shambles? Guys who were otherwise untouchable (Phil Jackson, Donnie Walsh, Larry Brown), former stars (Isaiah Thomas), former All Stars (Marbury, Carmelo). I mean, does any other city on the planet destroy the marketability of NBA talent than NYC? I can't tell you how many players crumbled in the spotlight - hard to tell if they crumbled because of who they are or because of where they played. But, if you are the NBA and sitting on the next Kareem, are you testing your luck in NYC or letting San Antonio have its next big guy? I mean, if there is control to be had, I'm putting the next star in San Antonio.

You mean the bullsh1t sports media and TERRIBLE fan base. I love NYC but fcuk that place.

besides...This kid has the "foot problems has soon as he gets drafted and signs first contract" look all over him.
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11/7/2022  9:33 PM
He will look good in a spurs jersey
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