BACK IN 2015,
NBA journeyman center Kendrick Perkins landed in New Orleans, where he would play one season alongside Davis on the Pelicans. On the road, the two would frequently break bread together, and their dinner conversations would often turn toward James, whom Perkins had played with on the AAU circuit as a teenager. They were also teammates in Cleveland during James' second stint with the Cavs. During those dinners, Perkins would gush about the four-time MVP's focus and preparation.
"I used to brag about Bron a lot with him," Perkins says. "He really didn't have to ask me [about James]. I was doing more of the talking."
In the summer of 2018, when word got out that Davis could be looking for a new agent, it was Perkins who introduced Davis to Klutch Sports.
Rondo clearly does not like the way Kyrie exited Boston.
It's really too bad that Boston couldn't have dealt Irving to the Nets at the deadline last winter for Crabbe and an unprotected 2020 #1. The extra lottery pick would come in handy.Seriously though, it seems like Kyrie is going to have a tough go of it in Brooklyn this season particularly with Durant out.
Hey Kyrie,
The Pelicans may have been the biggest winners of the off season, getting Zion and the young players from the Lakers and a bunch of first-round draft picks. I'd be excited if I were a New Orleans fan.The crowd was more lively last night than at almost any game during the Anthony Davis era. Davis is a great player but he does not have the star quality of Zion.
Agreed and I think that they are the clear leader for "League Pass Team" to start the season. The guy is electric and Griffin did a fantastic job building a roster around him.The Pelicans may have been the biggest winners of the off season, getting Zion and the young players from the Lakers and a bunch of first-round draft picks. I'd be excited if I were a New Orleans fan.
Among the most intruiging teams in the NBA.The Pelicans may have been the biggest winners of the off season, getting Zion and the young players from the Lakers and a bunch of first-round draft picks. I'd be excited if I were a New Orleans fan.
Yep, Herro at #13Miami grabbed Herro at 13 right?
I've heard rumors that the Celtics had given Herro a promise at 14, so it's too bad they didn't get him. At the same time, even if Langford were totally ready now, there just aren't minutes at the 2-4 (barring injury). It's about as good a situation as he could have ended up in given his shot issues and need to work on them.Yep, Herro at #13
PJ Washington (my binky) was #12
Herro and his short arms seem to fit right into today's NBA.
It does appear that Romeo won't be a top 13 roster player and will not dress. Maine here we come.
He's ineligible to be traded until offseason.Doesn't the extension make Beal more marketable, not less?
I've never understood the premise of a "promise" -- what is the value gained. It doesn't make it more likely the guy will be there but, if word leaks (and agents have incentive to leak it), then it let's other teams know they can't wait on a guy or that they have to trade up to get him.I've heard rumors that the Celtics had given Herro a promise at 14, so it's too bad they didn't get him. At the same time, even if Langford were totally ready now, there just aren't minutes at the 2-4 (barring injury). It's about as good a situation as he could have ended up in given his shot issues and need to work on them.
agree with your general point.I've never understood the premise of a "promise" -- what is the value gained. It doesn't make it more likely the guy will be there but, if word leaks (and agents have incentive to leak it), then it let's other teams know they can't wait on a guy or that they have to trade up to get him.
The Pats seem to have the right idea -- seems a constant theme to hear from their picks that they had no idea the Pats had interest. Isn't it logical to hide interest rather than reveal it?
(Not saying the Heat picked Herro because of this, just a generic point)
Yes, that is the idea. Somewhat famously, the Suns made a promise to Josh Jackson and convinced him to cancel a workout for the Celtics, while Ainge and Co. were in mid-air to see him, just days before the draft. It worked out awesome for them.agree with your general point.
The only thing I can come up with is Danny would want him to skip workouts for other teams. BUT anything Belichick/Pats do should be copied by other pro sports teams.
I don't know exactly how it works. But it could be a situation where Danny wants to maintain a positive relationship with the agents that do influence where draft prospects work out. It's in the Celtics interest to get a look at as many players as they can during pre-draft workouts. If a player comes in and truly wows them, Ainge makes the promise that the player will not slip past them. Makes both the player and agent happy. The NBA is different in many ways from the NFL, so these relationships could actually matter. Recall that Josh Jackson's agent steered his client away from the Celtics (thank you agent!).agree with your general point.
The only thing I can come up with is Danny would want him to skip workouts for other teams. BUT anything Belichick/Pats do should be copied by other pro sports teams.
'Zards need Beal to have a chance at competing. AFAIK, ownership doesn't want to take the chance of full rebuild and have the arena go empty. They offered Beal a full max extension weeks ago and are simply escactic that he took them up on a multi-year offer.I am struggling to figure out how the Wizards benefit from this. He got the max, no discount. He doesn’t hit free agency until 2022-2023 (his choice), but it’s pretty clear these days that if a player says “trade me”, the team is going to trade them, so this isn’t a huge advantage. And now they can’t trade him during the time when he is most likely to get the greatest return.
Color me confused.
It was always going to as Jackson was the backup plan if the Lakers came to their senses and drafted Tatum.Yes, that is the idea. Somewhat famously, the Suns made a promise to Josh Jackson and convinced him to cancel a workout for the Celtics, while Ainge and Co. were in mid-air to see him, just days before the draft. It worked out awesome for them.
Worst start of season ever. China debacle and now most exciting rookie since LeBron is out several weeks.The Pelicans are known for having the worst training staff in the NBA. Griffin's plan will be all for naught if he doesn't get ownership to invest there.
This is seriously true. What a terrible couple of weeks. Zion being hurt genuinely sucks.Worst start of season ever. China debacle and now most exciting rookie since LeBron is out several weeks.
Impossible since the conditions for a "promise" are that a player shuts down his workouts so other teams drafting in front of you, or teams looking to trade up ahead of you, cannot get a first hand look at the player.Supposedly Danny promised Herro the 14th spot but Miami grabbed him at 12.
Get used to these type of headlines. I've got this kid being a walking Oden injury waiting to happen and (for wagering thread) two small ROY tickets on longshots Tyler Herro and Michael Porter Jr.Zion out “period of weeks” with knee injury. Ugh!
Yeah I think even if Zion is a beast he may not play more than 50 games because New Orleans will be super-duper cautious with bringing him along.Get used to these type of headlines. I've got this kid being a walking Oden injury waiting to happen and (for wagering thread) two small ROY tickets on longshots Tyler Herro and Michael Porter Jr.
Herro is very interesting.Get used to these type of headlines. I've got this kid being a walking Oden injury waiting to happen and (for wagering thread) two small ROY tickets on longshots Tyler Herro and Michael Porter Jr.
I loved White on draft night but I hate any PG who is sharing the floor with Zach LaVine. On top of that they signed Satoransky and still have Dunn there so even with injuries he's either getting limited minutes or on the floor with LaVine. If Denver has an injury to one of their forwards then Porter could see himself in a significant role on a 50+ win team so a rookie breakout year would really get noticed.....it's a longshot but a flier on a 25-1 shot. I got Herro at 55-1 awhile ago too after he looked real good in the summer thinking a Butler injury could open up major minutes for him.Yeah I think even if Zion is a beast he may not play more than 50 games because New Orleans will be super-duper cautious with bringing him along.
Herro and Porter are good picks because I think if there isn’t a standout statistical candidate, the voters will gravitate towards a player who played well on a playoff team.
I like Coby White as a dark horse. He’ll get a chance to play and if his shot is for real he could gain momentum if Chicago is a playoff team.