[David..PaulsParticipant]

 With Durant in Golden State, there is no way Westbook resigns. OKC probably will look to get something for him now, but if teams are going to give away a treasure chest, they need a garuntee westrbook stays with them. My question is: where shoudl westbrook look to go to try and win? The best teams with young (ish) talent, all have good point guards (Cavs, Clippers) and I don’t know about the fit with the Spurs. If Westbook wants to even have a chnace of beating golden state, he needs atleats 2 other near superstars, bare minimum, and a strong organization, who will attract a strong supperitng cast of "others". 

1.Pelcians; will have alot og money, esepciaslly if they get rid of Asik, and ket their freeagents go. Only staples to keep are Anthony Davis (best young player to team with Westrbook) and Hield. Could have more than enough to sign Westrbook, and Blake Girffin, with a few role players. 

Westbook, Hield, Ariza (or something), Griffin, Davis. 

Who else?

Celtics likely.Lakers, don’t have enough young talent, to win with westbrook. 

Only other young players close to superstar are cousins, and paul george not mentioned yet. 

 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 Westbrook probably isn’t going to a team with a lot of "young talent"

If he’s going to the Lakers, it’s becasuse they are consolidating that young talent into another super star. 

I think that’s the most likely scenario. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lakers make a big run at whatever big name star is available on the wing next offseason. Off the top of my head, I’d bet thats Paul George – thought that’s totally IndianaBasketball’s take before mine so it could be totally off base – and then they’ll try to lure another player afterwards. 

Otherwise, I think Westbrook would be wise to go to Boston where he could be the main dawg surrounded by really solid players in a weaker conference. Or he could be totally bomb and go to the Spurs. He doesn’t strike me as a guy who’d want to play for the Spurs though. I’d love that lol. 

I don’t really buy the Pelicans one though. Don’t think he’s going to Minny or any other team with a lot of young talent. He’s going somewhere ready to win and legimately contend but also needy enough where he’ll be the the unchallenged alpha. 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 Westbrook probably isn’t going to a team with a lot of "young talent"

If he’s going to the Lakers, it’s becasuse they are consolidating that young talent into another super star. 

I think that’s the most likely scenario. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lakers make a big run at whatever big name star is available on the wing next offseason. Off the top of my head, I’d bet thats Paul George – thought that’s totally IndianaBasketball’s take before mine so it could be totally off base – and then they’ll try to lure another player afterwards. 

Otherwise, I think Westbrook would be wise to go to Boston where he could be the main dawg surrounded by really solid players in a weaker conference. Or he could be totally bomb and go to the Spurs. He doesn’t strike me as a guy who’d want to play for the Spurs though. I’d love that lol. 

I don’t really buy the Pelicans one though. Don’t think he’s going to Minny or any other team with a lot of young talent. He’s going somewhere ready to win and legimately contend but also needy enough where he’ll be the the unchallenged alpha. 

 

 

 

 

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

 Westbrook probably isn’t going to a team with a lot of "young talent"

If he’s going to the Lakers, it’s becasuse they are consolidating that young talent into another super star. 

I think that’s the most likely scenario. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lakers make a big run at whatever big name star is available on the wing next offseason. Off the top of my head, I’d bet thats Paul George – thought that’s totally IndianaBasketball’s take before mine so it could be totally off base – and then they’ll try to lure another player afterwards. 

Otherwise, I think Westbrook would be wise to go to Boston where he could be the main dawg surrounded by really solid players in a weaker conference. Or he could be totally bomb and go to the Spurs. He doesn’t strike me as a guy who’d want to play for the Spurs though. I’d love that lol. 

I don’t really buy the Pelicans one though. Don’t think he’s going to Minny or any other team with a lot of young talent. He’s going somewhere ready to win and legimately contend but also needy enough where he’ll be the the unchallenged alpha. 

 

 

 

 

[David..PaulsParticipant]

 yea no, i agree. i meant established (young) talent for sure… like davis or paul george.

  not young talent like minni or lakers. He needs to win now, or very soon. Spurs seem like the best option. I was thinking, the best offer OKC may hope to get would be irvign for westbrook staright up (he’s leaving,  so thwey dont have alot of leverage, and they get an established star for him). 

 

 

[David..PaulsParticipant]

 yea no, i agree. i meant established (young) talent for sure… like davis or paul george.

  not young talent like minni or lakers. He needs to win now, or very soon. Spurs seem like the best option. I was thinking, the best offer OKC may hope to get would be irvign for westbrook staright up (he’s leaving,  so thwey dont have alot of leverage, and they get an established star for him). 

 

 

[markfitz14Participant]

Irving is the perfect shooter compliment to Lebrons game. They won’t trade him.

I think OKC is silly enough to hold out hope he resigns with them. Thinking they can bring in Blake Griffin or one of the stars to play with him. I still think he wants to play with the Lakers. Just a Gut feeling of his personality and style or fashion. Seems like it would fit him in LA. 

I hope he choses Boston though. Then woops Durant and GS in the finals.

 

 

  

[markfitz14Participant]

Irving is the perfect shooter compliment to Lebrons game. They won’t trade him.

I think OKC is silly enough to hold out hope he resigns with them. Thinking they can bring in Blake Griffin or one of the stars to play with him. I still think he wants to play with the Lakers. Just a Gut feeling of his personality and style or fashion. Seems like it would fit him in LA. 

I hope he choses Boston though. Then woops Durant and GS in the finals.

 

 

  

[markfitz14Participant]

Irving is the perfect shooter compliment to Lebrons game. They won’t trade him.

I think OKC is silly enough to hold out hope he resigns with them. Thinking they can bring in Blake Griffin or one of the stars to play with him. I still think he wants to play with the Lakers. Just a Gut feeling of his personality and style or fashion. Seems like it would fit him in LA. 

I hope he choses Boston though. Then woops Durant and GS in the finals.

 

 

  

[David..PaulsParticipant]

 yea no, i agree. i meant established (young) talent for sure… like davis or paul george.

  not young talent like minni or lakers. He needs to win now, or very soon. Spurs seem like the best option. I was thinking, the best offer OKC may hope to get would be irvign for westbrook staright up (he’s leaving,  so thwey dont have alot of leverage, and they get an established star for him). 

 

 

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 I think his best option right now is stay in OKC. That team is still loaded even without KD. The duo of Steven Adam and Kanter is very nice. They also have an elite defender at the two guard that can play and defend the one or the two. The only hole they have is at sf, and can Robertson give enough offensively because he can definitely defend the position. Hopefully he keeps working on his shots because he was an awful shooter than became somewhat ok.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 I think his best option right now is stay in OKC. That team is still loaded even without KD. The duo of Steven Adam and Kanter is very nice. They also have an elite defender at the two guard that can play and defend the one or the two. The only hole they have is at sf, and can Robertson give enough offensively because he can definitely defend the position. Hopefully he keeps working on his shots because he was an awful shooter than became somewhat ok.

[surveParticipant]

 ^ I agree.  Not sure he would stay in OKC, but that is still a really good team.  I think people are getting too hype over GSW.  I mean they lost most of their team..and though they werent stars, they may have been vital to chemistry.  they basically have 4 main guys, Livingston, and a worn Iggy.  ANY key injury in the post-season and they are in trouble.  OKC is still a very dangerous team and I am salivating at the combination of RWB and Dipo.  I’d like to see Waiters stay as he provides that offensive punch off the bench.  OKC is still very much a threat with Westbrook on the roster.

[surveParticipant]

 ^ I agree.  Not sure he would stay in OKC, but that is still a really good team.  I think people are getting too hype over GSW.  I mean they lost most of their team..and though they werent stars, they may have been vital to chemistry.  they basically have 4 main guys, Livingston, and a worn Iggy.  ANY key injury in the post-season and they are in trouble.  OKC is still a very dangerous team and I am salivating at the combination of RWB and Dipo.  I’d like to see Waiters stay as he provides that offensive punch off the bench.  OKC is still very much a threat with Westbrook on the roster.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

OKC, they should play inside out more. Adams can score now in the paint, and Kanter can score in the high post. It was a good move moving Ibaka he peaked as a player, and never improved. He strictly a long jump shooter, but the thing is he isn’t a good shooter. Defensively he fell back too, it’s like he is aging fast. This team with duo RWB and Dipo can live on the line. Championships aren’t usually won by jump shooting teams. However, it’s not like they are devoid of shooters coming off the bench they have Payne who should get more minutes now it being his second year he is pretty good player that can score create his own shot, Morrow, Ersan and Singler.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

OKC, they should play inside out more. Adams can score now in the paint, and Kanter can score in the high post. It was a good move moving Ibaka he peaked as a player, and never improved. He strictly a long jump shooter, but the thing is he isn’t a good shooter. Defensively he fell back too, it’s like he is aging fast. This team with duo RWB and Dipo can live on the line. Championships aren’t usually won by jump shooting teams. However, it’s not like they are devoid of shooters coming off the bench they have Payne who should get more minutes now it being his second year he is pretty good player that can score create his own shot, Morrow, Ersan and Singler.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

OKC, they should play inside out more. Adams can score now in the paint, and Kanter can score in the high post. It was a good move moving Ibaka he peaked as a player, and never improved. He strictly a long jump shooter, but the thing is he isn’t a good shooter. Defensively he fell back too, it’s like he is aging fast. This team with duo RWB and Dipo can live on the line. Championships aren’t usually won by jump shooting teams. However, it’s not like they are devoid of shooters coming off the bench they have Payne who should get more minutes now it being his second year he is pretty good player that can score create his own shot, Morrow, Ersan and Singler.

[surveParticipant]

 ^ I agree.  Not sure he would stay in OKC, but that is still a really good team.  I think people are getting too hype over GSW.  I mean they lost most of their team..and though they werent stars, they may have been vital to chemistry.  they basically have 4 main guys, Livingston, and a worn Iggy.  ANY key injury in the post-season and they are in trouble.  OKC is still a very dangerous team and I am salivating at the combination of RWB and Dipo.  I’d like to see Waiters stay as he provides that offensive punch off the bench.  OKC is still very much a threat with Westbrook on the roster.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 I think his best option right now is stay in OKC. That team is still loaded even without KD. The duo of Steven Adam and Kanter is very nice. They also have an elite defender at the two guard that can play and defend the one or the two. The only hole they have is at sf, and can Robertson give enough offensively because he can definitely defend the position. Hopefully he keeps working on his shots because he was an awful shooter than became somewhat ok.

[The GoatParticipant]

I’d love to see Milwaukee sell the farm and do what they can to get a lineup of

Westbrook – Middleton – Jabari – Giannis – Maker

Don Nelson style crazy tempo offence, like the old 1980s -90s Nuggets teams that scored in the 180s with Michael Adams going bananas

[The GoatParticipant]

I’d love to see Milwaukee sell the farm and do what they can to get a lineup of

Westbrook – Middleton – Jabari – Giannis – Maker

Don Nelson style crazy tempo offence, like the old 1980s -90s Nuggets teams that scored in the 180s with Michael Adams going bananas

[The GoatParticipant]

I’d love to see Milwaukee sell the farm and do what they can to get a lineup of

Westbrook – Middleton – Jabari – Giannis – Maker

Don Nelson style crazy tempo offence, like the old 1980s -90s Nuggets teams that scored in the 180s with Michael Adams going bananas

[Toronto16Participant]

I would absolutely love it if Westbrook brought a title to OKC.

[Toronto16Participant]

I would absolutely love it if Westbrook brought a title to OKC.

[Toronto16Participant]

I would absolutely love it if Westbrook brought a title to OKC.

[HitsterParticipant]

Russell only turns 28 this year, so still has a good championship window, he can take his next contract with a fairly open mind although naturally he’ll want to be on a relevant team. It’s not like he is 32/33 and his window as a top player is closing.

OKC have some decent young talent there although we don’t know how he’ll feel without KD and Ibaka there so they stand a decent chance of retaining him. Also until we know who will definitely have cap space and what their current rosters look like it will be hard to guess where Westbrook may go.

As a fun idea KD has only taken one year with GSW before he can opt out, say he gets his title then he may be up for a fresh challenge elsewhere with Westbrook.

Realistically I think Russell will be looking at the bigger market teams so the usual names will crop up.

[HitsterParticipant]

Russell only turns 28 this year, so still has a good championship window, he can take his next contract with a fairly open mind although naturally he’ll want to be on a relevant team. It’s not like he is 32/33 and his window as a top player is closing.

OKC have some decent young talent there although we don’t know how he’ll feel without KD and Ibaka there so they stand a decent chance of retaining him. Also until we know who will definitely have cap space and what their current rosters look like it will be hard to guess where Westbrook may go.

As a fun idea KD has only taken one year with GSW before he can opt out, say he gets his title then he may be up for a fresh challenge elsewhere with Westbrook.

Realistically I think Russell will be looking at the bigger market teams so the usual names will crop up.

[HitsterParticipant]

Russell only turns 28 this year, so still has a good championship window, he can take his next contract with a fairly open mind although naturally he’ll want to be on a relevant team. It’s not like he is 32/33 and his window as a top player is closing.

OKC have some decent young talent there although we don’t know how he’ll feel without KD and Ibaka there so they stand a decent chance of retaining him. Also until we know who will definitely have cap space and what their current rosters look like it will be hard to guess where Westbrook may go.

As a fun idea KD has only taken one year with GSW before he can opt out, say he gets his title then he may be up for a fresh challenge elsewhere with Westbrook.

Realistically I think Russell will be looking at the bigger market teams so the usual names will crop up.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

He is the kind of player that Pat Riley would throw TONS of money at and try to put a NEW Big 3 together.

Not sure it happens…

Lakers might not be a super team with Russ but they would be really, really good, and fun to watch.

D’Angelo and Westbrook would make for a good ALL RUSSELL BACKCOURT.

With Clarkson they could go with some really, really small ball lineups.

Randle, Nance, Jr., and Mozgov is a good start for the New New Look Lakers inside game.

As far as the big picture goes, the Warriors are LOADED, but the Cavs are good, too.  Can’t wait for Warriors-Cavs Round 3.  In rasslin’ the third match blowoff used to be in a cage.   Might need to put up a cage this year.

Subplots: Bulls looking interesting.  Cavs-Bulls would be a good ECF matchup.  Could do worse.  And, recently in the East, we HAVE done worse.

Out West, with KD out of OKC and now with Duncan retiring, the road to the number 2 slot in the WCF just got a bit easier.  Still wouldn’t rule out Russ and the Thunder.

SUPER FINAL FOUR:

Potential: Cavs are there as long as LeBron stays healthy and focused.  The Warriors are there.  Bulls: Butler, Rondo, D Wade, and Taj Gibson sounds fun.  Good length, athleticism, intensity with Wade and Rondo having championships.  Could be close to a Bad Boys type team…

Ok, NOW you put Westbrook in LALA LAND with D’Angelo, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson, Nance Party Revolution 2.0, Julius Randle, and Timofy Mozgov, then you are looking at a LEGIT NBA FINAL FOUR.  Also got the interstate Warriors-Lakers rivalry.  They might need one cagey veteran at small forward to come off the bench and another solid guy (or two) inside, preferably a shot blocker, but that is a heck of a team there.

As a small market guy, I HOPE Russ can get the Thunder a title.  AND, if Russ stays out West he still will be a thorn in the side of the Grizzlies.  haha.

SO, if he LEAVES, I think he should go to the Lakers.

Right now, Russ is a top 3 or 4 guy.  In my informal 2017 NBA MVP Power Polls he is basically tied for first with LeBron James (Steph, Kawhi, Durant, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, and Jimmy Butler are somewhere in the top 10).  

Super Teams aren’t BAD.  Ok, having only ONE is not good.  BUT, if you have a super team in Golden State, one in Cleveland, a semi-super team in Chicago, and one in Laker Land THEN that would be really, really good for the league.  A small market team in there (Cleveland), and basically three of your biggest markets (LA, Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland).

Then you STILL have some mid-level decent teams in some classic big markets (Boston, New York Knicks), the Clippers, and some quirky smaller market teams like the Pistons and Grizzlies.  With, of course, the 76ers on the rebuild along with the mercurial T Wolves.

BEST FOR THE LEAGUE?  Well, other than Russ being the prime under card attraction out West, and other than him pulling a LeBron and delivering OKC a title, the BEST THING for the league would be for him to go to the LA Lakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

He is the kind of player that Pat Riley would throw TONS of money at and try to put a NEW Big 3 together.

Not sure it happens…

Lakers might not be a super team with Russ but they would be really, really good, and fun to watch.

D’Angelo and Westbrook would make for a good ALL RUSSELL BACKCOURT.

With Clarkson they could go with some really, really small ball lineups.

Randle, Nance, Jr., and Mozgov is a good start for the New New Look Lakers inside game.

As far as the big picture goes, the Warriors are LOADED, but the Cavs are good, too.  Can’t wait for Warriors-Cavs Round 3.  In rasslin’ the third match blowoff used to be in a cage.   Might need to put up a cage this year.

Subplots: Bulls looking interesting.  Cavs-Bulls would be a good ECF matchup.  Could do worse.  And, recently in the East, we HAVE done worse.

Out West, with KD out of OKC and now with Duncan retiring, the road to the number 2 slot in the WCF just got a bit easier.  Still wouldn’t rule out Russ and the Thunder.

SUPER FINAL FOUR:

Potential: Cavs are there as long as LeBron stays healthy and focused.  The Warriors are there.  Bulls: Butler, Rondo, D Wade, and Taj Gibson sounds fun.  Good length, athleticism, intensity with Wade and Rondo having championships.  Could be close to a Bad Boys type team…

Ok, NOW you put Westbrook in LALA LAND with D’Angelo, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson, Nance Party Revolution 2.0, Julius Randle, and Timofy Mozgov, then you are looking at a LEGIT NBA FINAL FOUR.  Also got the interstate Warriors-Lakers rivalry.  They might need one cagey veteran at small forward to come off the bench and another solid guy (or two) inside, preferably a shot blocker, but that is a heck of a team there.

As a small market guy, I HOPE Russ can get the Thunder a title.  AND, if Russ stays out West he still will be a thorn in the side of the Grizzlies.  haha.

SO, if he LEAVES, I think he should go to the Lakers.

Right now, Russ is a top 3 or 4 guy.  In my informal 2017 NBA MVP Power Polls he is basically tied for first with LeBron James (Steph, Kawhi, Durant, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, and Jimmy Butler are somewhere in the top 10).  

Super Teams aren’t BAD.  Ok, having only ONE is not good.  BUT, if you have a super team in Golden State, one in Cleveland, a semi-super team in Chicago, and one in Laker Land THEN that would be really, really good for the league.  A small market team in there (Cleveland), and basically three of your biggest markets (LA, Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland).

Then you STILL have some mid-level decent teams in some classic big markets (Boston, New York Knicks), the Clippers, and some quirky smaller market teams like the Pistons and Grizzlies.  With, of course, the 76ers on the rebuild along with the mercurial T Wolves.

BEST FOR THE LEAGUE?  Well, other than Russ being the prime under card attraction out West, and other than him pulling a LeBron and delivering OKC a title, the BEST THING for the league would be for him to go to the LA Lakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

He is the kind of player that Pat Riley would throw TONS of money at and try to put a NEW Big 3 together.

Not sure it happens…

Lakers might not be a super team with Russ but they would be really, really good, and fun to watch.

D’Angelo and Westbrook would make for a good ALL RUSSELL BACKCOURT.

With Clarkson they could go with some really, really small ball lineups.

Randle, Nance, Jr., and Mozgov is a good start for the New New Look Lakers inside game.

As far as the big picture goes, the Warriors are LOADED, but the Cavs are good, too.  Can’t wait for Warriors-Cavs Round 3.  In rasslin’ the third match blowoff used to be in a cage.   Might need to put up a cage this year.

Subplots: Bulls looking interesting.  Cavs-Bulls would be a good ECF matchup.  Could do worse.  And, recently in the East, we HAVE done worse.

Out West, with KD out of OKC and now with Duncan retiring, the road to the number 2 slot in the WCF just got a bit easier.  Still wouldn’t rule out Russ and the Thunder.

SUPER FINAL FOUR:

Potential: Cavs are there as long as LeBron stays healthy and focused.  The Warriors are there.  Bulls: Butler, Rondo, D Wade, and Taj Gibson sounds fun.  Good length, athleticism, intensity with Wade and Rondo having championships.  Could be close to a Bad Boys type team…

Ok, NOW you put Westbrook in LALA LAND with D’Angelo, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson, Nance Party Revolution 2.0, Julius Randle, and Timofy Mozgov, then you are looking at a LEGIT NBA FINAL FOUR.  Also got the interstate Warriors-Lakers rivalry.  They might need one cagey veteran at small forward to come off the bench and another solid guy (or two) inside, preferably a shot blocker, but that is a heck of a team there.

As a small market guy, I HOPE Russ can get the Thunder a title.  AND, if Russ stays out West he still will be a thorn in the side of the Grizzlies.  haha.

SO, if he LEAVES, I think he should go to the Lakers.

Right now, Russ is a top 3 or 4 guy.  In my informal 2017 NBA MVP Power Polls he is basically tied for first with LeBron James (Steph, Kawhi, Durant, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, and Jimmy Butler are somewhere in the top 10).  

Super Teams aren’t BAD.  Ok, having only ONE is not good.  BUT, if you have a super team in Golden State, one in Cleveland, a semi-super team in Chicago, and one in Laker Land THEN that would be really, really good for the league.  A small market team in there (Cleveland), and basically three of your biggest markets (LA, Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland).

Then you STILL have some mid-level decent teams in some classic big markets (Boston, New York Knicks), the Clippers, and some quirky smaller market teams like the Pistons and Grizzlies.  With, of course, the 76ers on the rebuild along with the mercurial T Wolves.

BEST FOR THE LEAGUE?  Well, other than Russ being the prime under card attraction out West, and other than him pulling a LeBron and delivering OKC a title, the BEST THING for the league would be for him to go to the LA Lakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Like PHILADELPHIA for an example

They’ll have 4 legit studs downlow in Embiid, Okafor, Noel and Saric

They’ll have a generational passer/play maker in 6’10 Ben Simmons

They’ll have added 2 more prospects near the top of the Draft in 2017

They’ll have Cap Space to add Westbrook and another MAX contract player without sacrificing the bottomline (Bayless, Henderson and Noel will be the only contracts higher than the rookie scale next year)

They’ll have a 5 to 10 year window to compete with a core of Westbrook/Simmons/Noel/Okafor/Embiid/Saric and others like Luwawu/Korkmaz/Grant/2 Lotto picks in 2017

Lets just assume the 76ers land the 3rd and 5th picks in LA, lets say they add the best 2 possible Shooters/Role players at PG and SG with these picks (Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr for arguments sake)

Than lets say Westbrook takes the PG spot in Philadelphia

Their depth chart would be ridiculous

PG – Westbrook-Bayless-Smith Jr.

SG – Henderson-Ball-Luwawu

SF- Simmons-Grant-Covington

PF – Okafor-Saric

C – Embiid-Noel

Thats a Team thats loaded downlow with some serious firepower on the perimeter with RWB

They’d have also have a playmaking savant in Simmons, and who knows who’ll break out as the Starting SG between Luwawu/Ball/Smith Jr./Korkmaz 

Just spit balling here, but why can’t the 76ers make a huge push for Westbrook next year???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Like PHILADELPHIA for an example

They’ll have 4 legit studs downlow in Embiid, Okafor, Noel and Saric

They’ll have a generational passer/play maker in 6’10 Ben Simmons

They’ll have added 2 more prospects near the top of the Draft in 2017

They’ll have Cap Space to add Westbrook and another MAX contract player without sacrificing the bottomline (Bayless, Henderson and Noel will be the only contracts higher than the rookie scale next year)

They’ll have a 5 to 10 year window to compete with a core of Westbrook/Simmons/Noel/Okafor/Embiid/Saric and others like Luwawu/Korkmaz/Grant/2 Lotto picks in 2017

Lets just assume the 76ers land the 3rd and 5th picks in LA, lets say they add the best 2 possible Shooters/Role players at PG and SG with these picks (Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr for arguments sake)

Than lets say Westbrook takes the PG spot in Philadelphia

Their depth chart would be ridiculous

PG – Westbrook-Bayless-Smith Jr.

SG – Henderson-Ball-Luwawu

SF- Simmons-Grant-Covington

PF – Okafor-Saric

C – Embiid-Noel

Thats a Team thats loaded downlow with some serious firepower on the perimeter with RWB

They’d have also have a playmaking savant in Simmons, and who knows who’ll break out as the Starting SG between Luwawu/Ball/Smith Jr./Korkmaz 

Just spit balling here, but why can’t the 76ers make a huge push for Westbrook next year???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Like PHILADELPHIA for an example

They’ll have 4 legit studs downlow in Embiid, Okafor, Noel and Saric

They’ll have a generational passer/play maker in 6’10 Ben Simmons

They’ll have added 2 more prospects near the top of the Draft in 2017

They’ll have Cap Space to add Westbrook and another MAX contract player without sacrificing the bottomline (Bayless, Henderson and Noel will be the only contracts higher than the rookie scale next year)

They’ll have a 5 to 10 year window to compete with a core of Westbrook/Simmons/Noel/Okafor/Embiid/Saric and others like Luwawu/Korkmaz/Grant/2 Lotto picks in 2017

Lets just assume the 76ers land the 3rd and 5th picks in LA, lets say they add the best 2 possible Shooters/Role players at PG and SG with these picks (Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr for arguments sake)

Than lets say Westbrook takes the PG spot in Philadelphia

Their depth chart would be ridiculous

PG – Westbrook-Bayless-Smith Jr.

SG – Henderson-Ball-Luwawu

SF- Simmons-Grant-Covington

PF – Okafor-Saric

C – Embiid-Noel

Thats a Team thats loaded downlow with some serious firepower on the perimeter with RWB

They’d have also have a playmaking savant in Simmons, and who knows who’ll break out as the Starting SG between Luwawu/Ball/Smith Jr./Korkmaz 

Just spit balling here, but why can’t the 76ers make a huge push for Westbrook next year???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 Oh man, Philly would LOVE Russell Westbrook.  He is basically a hard-nosed, blue collar type guy, but also an athletic super star.  

They would still need some pure outside shooters, and then you would either have Russ or Ben Simmons playing off the ball, but that would be fun to watch.

RIGHT NOW, Lakers look like the BEST fit. Give Russ the keys.  They have basically a bunch of young guys on rookie deals, so they can probably sign Russ AND another guy or two.

You would have an ideal 3 guard rotation of Westbrook, D’Angelo Russell, and Jordan Clarkson.  

Brandon Ingram would be your probable third option behind THE TWO RUSSELLS.  Long, wirey, can shoot, and score.  

Then I like the Randle-Mozgov-Nance, Jr. wrecking crew inside.

If they can’t get a high level core guy cheap, then they should get some nice pieces to fill out the bench.

A guy I ACTUALLY like for the New New Look Lakers led by My Two Russells is Andre Iguodala.  

He could be a super-sub for them, being the top wing defender, a nice finisher, and an extra scorer/rebounder.

Iggy would be a good backup for Brandon Ingram and a guy who would allow the Lakers to play small.

And if Golden State can’t resign Shaun Livingston, he would be another good fellow Warrior to round out the Lakers.  He could give them a little bit of Showtime off the bench as a pass-first, second, and third oversized point guard off the bench.  

My wild card free agent pick and a guy who I think would be PERFECT in a two headed center rotation for the Lakers would be Steven Adams.  

I think Russ, D’Angelo, Ingram, Steven Adams, Julius Randle, Mozgov, Nance, Jr., Iggy, Shaun Livingston, and Jordan Clarkson would be a SERIOUS threat against the top heavy Warriors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 Oh man, Philly would LOVE Russell Westbrook.  He is basically a hard-nosed, blue collar type guy, but also an athletic super star.  

They would still need some pure outside shooters, and then you would either have Russ or Ben Simmons playing off the ball, but that would be fun to watch.

RIGHT NOW, Lakers look like the BEST fit. Give Russ the keys.  They have basically a bunch of young guys on rookie deals, so they can probably sign Russ AND another guy or two.

You would have an ideal 3 guard rotation of Westbrook, D’Angelo Russell, and Jordan Clarkson.  

Brandon Ingram would be your probable third option behind THE TWO RUSSELLS.  Long, wirey, can shoot, and score.  

Then I like the Randle-Mozgov-Nance, Jr. wrecking crew inside.

If they can’t get a high level core guy cheap, then they should get some nice pieces to fill out the bench.

A guy I ACTUALLY like for the New New Look Lakers led by My Two Russells is Andre Iguodala.  

He could be a super-sub for them, being the top wing defender, a nice finisher, and an extra scorer/rebounder.

Iggy would be a good backup for Brandon Ingram and a guy who would allow the Lakers to play small.

And if Golden State can’t resign Shaun Livingston, he would be another good fellow Warrior to round out the Lakers.  He could give them a little bit of Showtime off the bench as a pass-first, second, and third oversized point guard off the bench.  

My wild card free agent pick and a guy who I think would be PERFECT in a two headed center rotation for the Lakers would be Steven Adams.  

I think Russ, D’Angelo, Ingram, Steven Adams, Julius Randle, Mozgov, Nance, Jr., Iggy, Shaun Livingston, and Jordan Clarkson would be a SERIOUS threat against the top heavy Warriors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 Oh man, Philly would LOVE Russell Westbrook.  He is basically a hard-nosed, blue collar type guy, but also an athletic super star.  

They would still need some pure outside shooters, and then you would either have Russ or Ben Simmons playing off the ball, but that would be fun to watch.

RIGHT NOW, Lakers look like the BEST fit. Give Russ the keys.  They have basically a bunch of young guys on rookie deals, so they can probably sign Russ AND another guy or two.

You would have an ideal 3 guard rotation of Westbrook, D’Angelo Russell, and Jordan Clarkson.  

Brandon Ingram would be your probable third option behind THE TWO RUSSELLS.  Long, wirey, can shoot, and score.  

Then I like the Randle-Mozgov-Nance, Jr. wrecking crew inside.

If they can’t get a high level core guy cheap, then they should get some nice pieces to fill out the bench.

A guy I ACTUALLY like for the New New Look Lakers led by My Two Russells is Andre Iguodala.  

He could be a super-sub for them, being the top wing defender, a nice finisher, and an extra scorer/rebounder.

Iggy would be a good backup for Brandon Ingram and a guy who would allow the Lakers to play small.

And if Golden State can’t resign Shaun Livingston, he would be another good fellow Warrior to round out the Lakers.  He could give them a little bit of Showtime off the bench as a pass-first, second, and third oversized point guard off the bench.  

My wild card free agent pick and a guy who I think would be PERFECT in a two headed center rotation for the Lakers would be Steven Adams.  

I think Russ, D’Angelo, Ingram, Steven Adams, Julius Randle, Mozgov, Nance, Jr., Iggy, Shaun Livingston, and Jordan Clarkson would be a SERIOUS threat against the top heavy Warriors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 Russell would realistically be looking at a championship window across the majority of his next contract so unless a team can put together a win now team around him, we are almost looking at how strong a team will be in 2017-18 or effectively the 2018 play offs.

That would put a lot of developing teams in the frame to have a shot at him but then we have to ask would they be stronger than OKC could be.

Philly is an interesting one as it is a larger market than say Minny and the Bucks. Lakers will always crop up so will Knicks, Suns could be an outside contender. Boston can make a move if they want to. The Spurs choose their FA targets carefully but have Tony Parker under contract until 2018 and Popp is always loyal to his long term players but maybe they could play them in tandem.

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 Russell would realistically be looking at a championship window across the majority of his next contract so unless a team can put together a win now team around him, we are almost looking at how strong a team will be in 2017-18 or effectively the 2018 play offs.

That would put a lot of developing teams in the frame to have a shot at him but then we have to ask would they be stronger than OKC could be.

Philly is an interesting one as it is a larger market than say Minny and the Bucks. Lakers will always crop up so will Knicks, Suns could be an outside contender. Boston can make a move if they want to. The Spurs choose their FA targets carefully but have Tony Parker under contract until 2018 and Popp is always loyal to his long term players but maybe they could play them in tandem.

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 Russell would realistically be looking at a championship window across the majority of his next contract so unless a team can put together a win now team around him, we are almost looking at how strong a team will be in 2017-18 or effectively the 2018 play offs.

That would put a lot of developing teams in the frame to have a shot at him but then we have to ask would they be stronger than OKC could be.

Philly is an interesting one as it is a larger market than say Minny and the Bucks. Lakers will always crop up so will Knicks, Suns could be an outside contender. Boston can make a move if they want to. The Spurs choose their FA targets carefully but have Tony Parker under contract until 2018 and Popp is always loyal to his long term players but maybe they could play them in tandem.

 

 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 I can see Russ in NY..Rose comes off the books next year, they will have money. He wants to be a fashion icon (even though his fashion is terrible) that’s the fashion capital. He likes the spot like, what’s a bigger spotlight then NY? 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 I can see Russ in NY..Rose comes off the books next year, they will have money. He wants to be a fashion icon (even though his fashion is terrible) that’s the fashion capital. He likes the spot like, what’s a bigger spotlight then NY? 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 I can see Russ in NY..Rose comes off the books next year, they will have money. He wants to be a fashion icon (even though his fashion is terrible) that’s the fashion capital. He likes the spot like, what’s a bigger spotlight then NY? 

[VRod305Participant]

He sure as hell won’t be going to that dumpster fire in L.A.

I think he would be best served going somewhere in the East, whether it’s Miami or Boston.

[VRod305Participant]

He sure as hell won’t be going to that dumpster fire in L.A.

I think he would be best served going somewhere in the East, whether it’s Miami or Boston.

[VRod305Participant]

He sure as hell won’t be going to that dumpster fire in L.A.

I think he would be best served going somewhere in the East, whether it’s Miami or Boston.

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