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Gangnam Style!

someone put "Cream Abdul Jabbar" for his name.
Briggs has to be all over this guy, no???

Nalod wrote:

Nalod wrote:

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Gangnam Style!

someone put "Cream Abdul Jabbar" for his name.
Briggs has to be all over this guy, no???

hahahahahaha

Can't be any worse than Burks lol

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nycericanguy wrote:Only 1.5 games behind the #13 pick. That pick is going to be nice this year, no way DAL can take out of it again.

You KNOW Cuban wants to shout out "HOLD MY BEER"

Maybe that is why he invested in this...

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Why Mark Cuban Made a $1 Million Deal for a Startup That Keeps Beer Cold'Why is it that I always drink myself into spending $1 million?' Cuban asked on the recent episode of 'Shark Tank.'
BY EMILY CANAL, STAFF WRITER, INC.COM @EMILYCANAL
NOV 26, 2018
ABC's 'Shark Tank' - Season Ten
Adam Callinan and Matt Campbell, co-founders of BottleKeeper. Getty Images
Mark Cuban hates warm beer.

On Sunday's episode of Shark Tank, Cuban teamed up with Lori Greiner to invest in BottleKeeper, an El Segundo, California-based startup that makes a stainless steel container designed to keep glass beer bottles cold while protecting them from breaking. Cousins Adam Callinan and Matt Campbell launched the company in 2013 and generated $20 million in sales during the past three years. They came to Shark Tank seeking $1 million for 5 percent of their company, which sells its flagship product for $34.99. Guest Shark and former New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez didn't invest in the company, but he did test out the product by throwing a softball at a row of BottleKeepers to ensure that they do prevent beer bottles from breaking.

With $20 million in sales, BottleKeeper's founders didn't convince Cuban it was a small business in dire need of capital. "Either you guys are the world's worst business people or you don't need us," Cuban said, sipping a cold beer out of the BottleKeeper. "So why are you here?"

The entrepreneurs explained that they want to take their online-only operation into retail stores, but don't have the capital to produce the required inventory to do so. The pair spent $4 million on Facebook ads alone and hired an intellectual property lawyer for $500,000 to help them fight copycats. As a result, they've amassed a waiting list of 3,000 U.S. retail stores that want to purchase BottleKeeper's product.

Despite their impressive sales, Callinan and Campbell put themselves at a disadvantage by offering just 5 percent equity. The Sharks typically want a larger percentage of profits to incentivize the work they're prepared to do.

"This is what I call a schmutz deal," Cuban told the co-founders. "Even if you guys hit on all cylinders, where is the upside for us?"

After opting out of the deal and watching as the other Sharks offered BottleKeeper various royalty deals, Cuban changed his mind, teaming up with Greiner. The pair offered $1 million for 5 percent equity and a royalty of $1.50 per unit until $2 million is recouped, split equally between the two Sharks. The co-founders quickly accepted.

"Why is it that I always drink myself into spending $1 million?" Cuban asked as he put down his beer.

newyorknewyork wrote:https://www.nbadraft.net/players/ulrich-chomche/

NBA Comparison: Trayce Jackson-Davis/Antonio McDyess

Strengths: Great length at 6–11 with a 7–4 wingspan (and possibly still growing) with a strong body, explosive, and good speed … Potentially game changing defender, especially at the rim… Very quick jumper … Great on the break … Attacks the rim with hostility … Excellent rebounder who seeks out the box out… Has very strong hands and often gets the “50/50” balls … Has shown strides in developing his offensive game, including spot up outside shooting like from the corner three spot and the free throw line … Really fast in the open floor and a big threat to catch a lob pass and throw down, either on a halfcourt back cut or on the fast break … Decent hands for a big on the catch … Sneaky good passer who can find cutters, decent court vision and general feel to keep an offense flowing (not a black hole in the post) … Reportedly known among peers and coaches as very humble and with a great work ethic… Takes huge running strides a la Giannis and absorbs contact well on the drive (he is very strong, with good core strength). While right now the excitement is more over his defensive ability, and he has a very long way to go to develop as a go-to offensive threat, you can’t help but see the potential on that side of the ball as well, especially given that he’s already shown a good feel and good vision / passing and moves with control … Shows a Eurostep on the break to avoid charges … Shows the makings of some traditional bigman post skills and is very very tough around the basket, enjoying contact … Shows some touch around the basket …

Weaknesses: Raw prospect… Unproven, having only played against high school level competition, making him a project … Much closer to making an impact at the defensive end compared to offense at the next level … Moves better vertically and in a straight line compared to laterally at this point … As a rim protector, lateral movement doesn’t necessarily need to be his calling card … But in a pick-and-roll-switch-heavy modern NBA, there needs to be some baseline ability there … Outside shot has a slow release … Overall, besides shot blocking, he remains a tantalizing raw prospect … But one who needs to continue improving in essentially all facets of his game … The physical tools and length are top notch, though … lacks any face up dribble game … Can improve as a free throw shooter over time as the form and touch is there , but the consistency is not … Becoming a 70-75% Ft shooter appears in his grasp in the future, but he is not there yet … His PnR game can use work on both ends, learning the nuances and becoming a better screener, as well as on defense anticipating better …

Outlook: Potentially eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft as a 2005 born player … A high upside player, who could become a first rounder despite being extremely early in his development process …

Nice high upside prospect for the long haul. Were in a position to wait on a player like this to develop.

While i'm almost certain we trade at least one of the picks for future picks. Tyler Smith & Chomche are strong development prospects that could pay huge dividends in a couple years on the back end.

I highly doubt we draft a really raw prospect. The Knicks develop well but they are more interested in ready players who can contribute whether in games or practice. If they draft a young prospect it’s going to be one with a defined skillset. Like I could see them interested in freshman Jared McCain from Duke because he’s a backup PG who is a shot-maker and could develop as a solid Brunson backup. Even though this regime has never drafted a 1-and-done in the first round. But generally speaking they are likely looking at drafting a college player who they know can play a little right away if/when injuries hit.

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nycericanguy wrote:Da Silva is the kind of Jamie Jacquez ready to play, high IQ player we could draft.

Completely agree. I think he and McCullar are sort of like Jacquez types of this draft.

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newyorknewyork wrote:https://www.nbadraft.net/players/ulrich-chomche/

NBA Comparison: Trayce Jackson-Davis/Antonio McDyess

Strengths: Great length at 6–11 with a 7–4 wingspan (and possibly still growing) with a strong body, explosive, and good speed … Potentially game changing defender, especially at the rim… Very quick jumper … Great on the break … Attacks the rim with hostility … Excellent rebounder who seeks out the box out… Has very strong hands and often gets the “50/50” balls … Has shown strides in developing his offensive game, including spot up outside shooting like from the corner three spot and the free throw line … Really fast in the open floor and a big threat to catch a lob pass and throw down, either on a halfcourt back cut or on the fast break … Decent hands for a big on the catch … Sneaky good passer who can find cutters, decent court vision and general feel to keep an offense flowing (not a black hole in the post) … Reportedly known among peers and coaches as very humble and with a great work ethic… Takes huge running strides a la Giannis and absorbs contact well on the drive (he is very strong, with good core strength). While right now the excitement is more over his defensive ability, and he has a very long way to go to develop as a go-to offensive threat, you can’t help but see the potential on that side of the ball as well, especially given that he’s already shown a good feel and good vision / passing and moves with control … Shows a Eurostep on the break to avoid charges … Shows the makings of some traditional bigman post skills and is very very tough around the basket, enjoying contact … Shows some touch around the basket …

Weaknesses: Raw prospect… Unproven, having only played against high school level competition, making him a project … Much closer to making an impact at the defensive end compared to offense at the next level … Moves better vertically and in a straight line compared to laterally at this point … As a rim protector, lateral movement doesn’t necessarily need to be his calling card … But in a pick-and-roll-switch-heavy modern NBA, there needs to be some baseline ability there … Outside shot has a slow release … Overall, besides shot blocking, he remains a tantalizing raw prospect … But one who needs to continue improving in essentially all facets of his game … The physical tools and length are top notch, though … lacks any face up dribble game … Can improve as a free throw shooter over time as the form and touch is there , but the consistency is not … Becoming a 70-75% Ft shooter appears in his grasp in the future, but he is not there yet … His PnR game can use work on both ends, learning the nuances and becoming a better screener, as well as on defense anticipating better …

Outlook: Potentially eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft as a 2005 born player … A high upside player, who could become a first rounder despite being extremely early in his development process …

Nice high upside prospect for the long haul. Were in a position to wait on a player like this to develop.

While i'm almost certain we trade at least one of the picks for future picks. Tyler Smith & Chomche are strong development prospects that could pay huge dividends in a couple years on the back end.

I highly doubt we draft a really raw prospect. The Knicks develop well but they are more interested in ready players who can contribute whether in games or practice. If they draft a young prospect it’s going to be one with a defined skillset. Like I could see them interested in freshman Jared McCain from Duke because he’s a backup PG who is a shot-maker and could develop as a solid Brunson backup. Even though this regime has never drafted a 1-and-done in the first round. But generally speaking they are likely looking at drafting a college player who they know can play a little right away if/when injuries hit.

While odds are you're right. If there is a Greek Freak type of potential talent available that's raw. With 2 draft picks in the first and the ability slowly develop without putting much pressure on him. Were in a perfect space to do so.

Not saying that Chomche is the same level prospect as Giannis. But speaking more so in theory.

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