David Aldridge rates teams offseason

by chgobr on Jul 27, 2010 6:38 PM CDT

David Aldridge rates how teams did in the off-season.

The Top 10 (Heat, Bulls, Lakers, Jazz, Celtics, Spurs, Bucks, Mavs, Knicks, Hawks)

The Middle 10
(Suns, Wizards, Warriors, Nets, Thunder, Sixers, Rockets, Grizzlies, Kings, Wolves)

The Bottom 10
(Blazers, Clippers, Nuggets, Raptors, Magic, Bobcats, Pistons, Hornets, Pacers, Cavs)

Specifically he says of the Bulls

Now, Rose can have the rock in his hands all he wants, with legit scoring options in the paint and behind the 3-point line (Brewer could really shine in this offense), and Joakim Noah will be even harder to keep off the glass. Great value in getting Watson to replace Kirk Hinrich; that sealed Chicago's excellent summer.

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I don't understand the line about Brewer coming right after him talking about 3 point threats. Brewer can't shoot.

The Bulls will win 50 games this year and (hopefully) the Central Division for a top 3 seed.

by fundamentallysound on Jul 27, 2010 6:58 PM CDT reply actions

Yea, that was odd

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Jul 27, 2010 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't know how realistic it is

but it sure would be nice if he could up his percentage from three to around 32-35%.

Superteams suck.

by Juiceboxjerry on Jul 27, 2010 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

hopefully he knows something we dont know

http://www.sportsandmusik.com

by GarForman on Jul 27, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

As long as it doesn't make him think he found a shot and starts shooting more of them.

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Jul 28, 2010 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he made a mistake

he probably meant Korver

by Jermal on Jul 27, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Non sequitur

I don’t think he was suggesting Brewer is a good three point shooter.

There are really only two plays: Romeo and Juliet, and put the darn ball in the basket.
-- Abe Lemons

by cakezula on Jul 27, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

Agreed.

Short paragraph, trying to get as much info in a short space.

In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).

Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.

by tyger1147 on Jul 28, 2010 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Well he mentions two areas where options were added

Both “in the paint” and “behind the 3-point line,” and I’m presuming the Brewer comment refers to the former and not the latter.

He probably should have said, " […] with legit scoring options behind the 3-point line and in the paint (Brewer could really shine in this offense)".

by jpx7 on Jul 28, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions

The Warriors should be on the bottom of this list and every list

and not in the middle………………..signing Pargo puts them on the bottom and makes them big time losers for this offseason

by Jermal on Jul 27, 2010 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs

Man I forgot about the Pistons

were they sold or something?

by JustAnotherFan on Jul 27, 2010 8:17 PM CDT reply actions

nba tv

showing jazz lakers series from 2010 playoffs if you feel like watching some booze and korver action

by njbullsfan09 on Jul 27, 2010 9:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I watched a few minutes....nice to see that late Korver 3 against the Lakers....

I saw it a few months ago sure, but now that Korver’s a Bull I watched more….

And Boozer was always underrated in Utah because of his injuries when he first got there, he’s solid.

2010-2011: I put the Scottie-Barkley Rockets feud curse on the Wade-James-Bosh trio.....

by majoyenrac on Jul 28, 2010 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Should the Atlanta Hawks be that high?

I mean, the Joe Johnson deal seems to have become a by-word this off-season for a terrible and bloated contract for a player who doesn’t really deserve it…

I guess ensuring playoff status for the next few years is okay, but I’ve read people more knowledgeable than I mentioning how much the Hawks will rue JJ’s contract quite soon.

by Saracenn on Jul 28, 2010 9:13 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs

I thought the Hawks

would be close or in the bottom 10 based on Johnson’s contract, his contract could cost them players like Jamal or Marvin Williams.

by QUINTEN DALEY on Jul 28, 2010 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions

I know what you're saying regarding the huge contract and dramatically overpaid JJ

But I’d rather keep JJ than keep Crawford or Marvin Williams….

I think in 3-4 years the pain of this summer’s dramatic overpay will sting them, but Johnson is still light years better than Rashard Lewis (who signed his huge contract 3 years ago)….

And at least in the short term he is worth near that money.

Still I’m surprised they made top 10. I could see them in the lower realms of the middle, but you have to say at least short term that keeping JJ is better than losing him for nothing.

2010-2011: I put the Scottie-Barkley Rockets feud curse on the Wade-James-Bosh trio.....

by majoyenrac on Jul 28, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Agreed

by QUINTEN DALEY on Jul 28, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Agree, Joe's contract was awful.

by agradecimiento a dios on Jul 30, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Great assessment

David Aldrich thinks the Bulls key offseason moves were Ronnie Brewer and CJ Watson.

"Oh, y ahora ¿quién podrá defenderme?" "¡Yo!"

by chapuforyou on Jul 28, 2010 12:41 PM CDT reply actions

You're right, old man Thomas is the linchpin

by cubbybear on Jul 29, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Why is not resigning Pargo not on this list?

That is the key to us being the real winners this summer.

by LarryBirdMan on Jul 28, 2010 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

JR Wins

by JustAnotherFan on Jul 28, 2010 1:52 PM CDT reply actions

Bulls...winners?

i feel so dirty

All I want in life is for UC fans to chant: Deeeeeloooonte during Heat games

by Belize on Jul 28, 2010 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

Why? They are. And they mainained their dignity

throughout that entire process. Though I’d take LBJ over dignity any day.

The poster formerly known as Freethefro.

by MPG on Jul 28, 2010 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions

that makes u dirtier than me

::::::::::does the dougie::::::::::

All I want in life is for UC fans to chant: Deeeeeloooonte during Heat games

by Belize on Jul 29, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Weird how "Watson replaces Kirk"

short defensive starter replaced by shorter offensive backup. i feel more like BG finally got replaced thank Kirk did.

"Take Omri Casspi and Kirk Hinrich, simulate any 2k10 season and they win the championship. It's science."

TOMMY25

by TOMMY25 on Jul 28, 2010 10:16 PM CDT reply actions

The way I see it:

Kirk Hinrich ($9mil) = Brewer ($4.2 mil) + Korver ($4.5 mil)
Traded with GS: Pargo ($1.2 mil) for Watson ($3.7 mil)

It’s also worth noting that Watson is both better than Gordon defensively (should be a significant difference) and nowhere near as good as Gordon offensively. Watson is also MUCH better at handling the ball and passing. So other than size, and the fact that they’re both guards, they’re pretty different players.

by kozzer on Jul 29, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Watson has the same efficiency level as Gordon, he just uses fewer possessions.

There’s value in being a high usage guy, but that value is diminished when you share the backcourt with another big usage player (Rose). I’d rather have Watson than Gordon for that reason, especially given that Watson is a better defender than Ben.

The Bulls will win 50 games this year and (hopefully) the Central Division for a top 3 seed.

by fundamentallysound on Jul 29, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions