***NBA 2022 OFF-SEASON thread*** | Page 38

Jul 1, 2022 at 7:32 AM

JustinMT
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Originally posted by TheXFactor:

Originally posted by 4ML:

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension worth up to $231 million, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The commitment will take Williamson's new deal through the 2027-28 season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2022

Hope he's healthy this season. Gonna have a massive season if he is. Want to see NOLA in the playoffs.

he for sure doesn't deserve that. Nola is crazy to pay Jonas Jennings that much

What's the +/- on him playing even 50% of the games over this contract?

Jul 1, 2022 at 7:36 AM

#557

JustinMT
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Miles Bridges' wife Mychelle Johnson: pic.twitter.com/BHcvbpWD0H
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 1, 2022

Yeah, he's f**king done.

Jul 1, 2022 at 8:54 AM

#558

fropwns
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So wait, Kyrie and KD still want to play together just not in Brooklyn?

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:26 AM

#559

blizzuntz
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Originally posted by JustinMT:

Miles Bridges' wife Mychelle Johnson: pic.twitter.com/BHcvbpWD0H
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 1, 2022

Yeah, he's f**king done.

She is sisters w Wiggins wife

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:31 AM

#560

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Any Phoenix trade for Kevin Durant would very likely center around the maximum four first-round picks allowed and the Nets ability to swap picks with the Suns in several other years.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 1, 2022

I'm told per league source things are progressing as expected with the Suns clearly in the Best position to aquire Kevin Durant! Cap gymnastics currently going on but I still expect KD to be in Phoenix when it's all over. Suns are Clear #1 at the moment.
— FLEX From Jersey (@FlexFromJersey) July 1, 2022

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:34 AM

#561

SteveWallacesHelmet
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Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:

Originally posted by 4ML:

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension worth up to $231 million, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The commitment will take Williamson's new deal through the 2027-28 season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2022

Hope he's healthy this season. Gonna have a massive season if he is. Want to see NOLA in the playoffs.

he for sure doesn't deserve that. Nola is crazy to pay Jonas Jennings that much

What's the +/- on him playing even 50% of the games over this contract?

The contract wasnt earned, but Zion is a superstar in the making. People forget how good the kid is.

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:36 AM

#562

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
The contract wasnt earned, but Zion is a superstar in the making. People forget how good the kid is.

Sure, he's good, damn good. But if he can't keep his weight under control, he's not going to be doing a whole lot of contributing on the court.

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:43 AM

#563

SteveWallacesHelmet
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
The contract wasnt earned, but Zion is a superstar in the making. People forget how good the kid is.

Sure, he's good, damn good. But if he can't keep his weight under control, he's not going to be doing a whole lot of contributing on the court.

I feel like the weight thing is overblown. We will see.

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:52 AM

#564

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I feel like the weight thing is overblown. We will see.

How is it overblown when he hasn't been able to stay in shape for any meaningful amount of time? When you're already naturally big and have knee issues, any extra weight is going to exacerbate those problems. Its a part of being a professional athlete, keeping your body in peak condition.

Zion Williamson has reportedly reached 300+ lbs this offseason.

"Several league personnel on hand were struck by his heavier appearance than his listed playing weight last season of 284 pounds." Per @JakeLFischer pic.twitter.com/Nbeq38EXoi
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) October 20, 2021

The only thing that can stop Zion is Zion. We'll see if he's more motivated to stay in shape now that he's been guaranteed hundreds of millions of dollars.

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:54 AM

#565

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
The contract wasnt earned, but Zion is a superstar in the making. People forget how good the kid is.

Sure, he's good, damn good. But if he can't keep his weight under control, he's not going to be doing a whole lot of contributing on the court.

I feel like the weight thing is overblown. We will see.

Seriously? It'd be a non-issue if he wasn't hurt every year. But considering hes played 85 games out of 246, its the only issue.

Jul 1, 2022 at 9:55 AM

#566

DynastyChile
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I feel like the weight thing is overblown. We will see.

How is it overblown when he hasn't been able to stay in shape for any meaningful amount of time? When you're already naturally big and have knee issues, any extra weight is going to exacerbate those problems. Its a part of being a professional athlete, keeping your body in peak condition.

Zion Williamson has reportedly reached 300+ lbs this offseason.

"Several league personnel on hand were struck by his heavier appearance than his listed playing weight last season of 284 pounds." Per @JakeLFischer pic.twitter.com/Nbeq38EXoi
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) October 20, 2021

The only thing that can stop Zion is Zion. We'll see if he's more motivated to stay in shape now that he's been guaranteed hundreds of millions of dollars.

eg greg oden

Jul 1, 2022 at 10:02 AM

#567

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
The contract wasnt earned, but Zion is a superstar in the making. People forget how good the kid is.

Sure, he's good, damn good. But if he can't keep his weight under control, he's not going to be doing a whole lot of contributing on the court.

I feel like the weight thing is overblown. We will see.

Seriously? It'd be a non-issue if he wasn't hurt every year. But considering hes played 85 games out of 246, its the only issue.

This

Jul 1, 2022 at 10:41 AM

#568

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
The contract wasnt earned, but Zion is a superstar in the making. People forget how good the kid is.

Sure, he's good, damn good. But if he can't keep his weight under control, he's not going to be doing a whole lot of contributing on the court.

I feel like the weight thing is overblown. We will see.

lol what?

Jul 1, 2022 at 10:50 AM

#569

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The Celtics are sending Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/etqmr9l0l7
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022

Boston added Gallinari and now Brogdon.

Jul 1, 2022 at 10:52 AM

#570

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
The Celtics are sending Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/etqmr9l0l7
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022

Boston added Gallinari and now Brogdon.

oh s**t.

Championship!