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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
06-29-19 03:38 PM - Post#285464
Any thoughts on where Mike might land in free agency? Is there an NBA where he fits or could he end up back in Europe? |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
06-30-19 09:59 AM - Post#285467
There’s no way he’s heading back to Europe. Only question in my mind is his salary. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147 
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06-30-19 10:23 AM - Post#285468
Agree. He may have to wait awhile to sign however, as the salary cap issues and exceptions are complicated - and a lot of teams need to make their pitches to the top players first.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
06-30-19 01:00 PM - Post#285470
At this point a multi year deal in the range of 3 years $20-24 million is what I’m thinking. Near 7 footers who can run and shoot 3’s don’t grow on trees and Mike is in his prime now. |
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757 
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06-30-19 01:37 PM - Post#285471
Blazers are looking at Mike with a $5.7 million slot available so perhaps the $5-7 mill range is what he’s looking at, but I don’t know much about the way NBA contracts work. I read he could have a cap bit of $9 million. Other PF Mike potentially could compete against for a spot are Anthony Tolliver, Marcus Morris, Ed Davis, Mike Scott, Frank Kaminsky, Deagan Bender and Jonas Jerebko. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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06-30-19 10:36 PM - Post#285475
Mike has reportedly agreed to a deal with Oklahoma City. No contract terms available yet.
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bison63 Postdoc Posts 3857 |
07-01-19 03:09 PM - Post#285483
Blazers would have created an interesting situation. Mike and CJ together. A PL dream. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-01-19 05:18 PM - Post#285488
The Bucknell website points out that the Bison once played a couple of pretty good games in the same arena where Mike will be playing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=demGc3yZTAc
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res Masters Student Posts 839 |
07-01-19 05:43 PM - Post#285490
Am I the only one that still fears that Simien shot is going to go in, even after 75 times watching it clank off the rim? |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
07-01-19 06:45 PM - Post#285491
Am I the only one that still fears that Simien shot is going to go in, even after 75 times watching it clank off the rim? No. Or that McNaughton's hook shot is going to clang off the rim. |
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07-08-19 11:49 PM - Post#285687
Muscala was given a chance to reevaluate his decision and has chosen to stay with Oklahoma City https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-mike-mus cala... |
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548 
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07-10-19 04:30 PM - Post#285743
Muscala highlights posted by the Thunder: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/114 898153556... |
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BisonKid Sophomore Posts 154 |
07-15-19 10:44 AM - Post#285902
Seems odd to me that Sam Presti would aggressively pursue Mike with only an offer at the veteran minimum of roughly $2 million. Why would Mike agree to this if his market value would warrant a longer term deal at a higher salary? https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/01/rep... |
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mcapodee Sophomore Posts 156 |
07-16-19 09:48 AM - Post#285939
Maybe Mike could have gotten 2/5.5 or 2/6 if he waited around but it seems like it was a good off-season to find a landing spot early. If he didn't commit to two years at the veteran minimum in early July, he might have still been searching for a one-year vet minimum right now with all the musical chairs going on. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
07-16-19 11:43 AM - Post#285947
We know for a fact he signed for the minimum? |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370 
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07-16-19 01:17 PM - Post#285950
We know for a fact he signed for the minimum? According to this site, he will make: 2019-2012 $2,028,594 2020-2021 $2,283,034 https://www.spotrac.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thu nder/...
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bisonmania Masters Student Posts 920 |
12-06-19 09:31 PM - Post#294002
Mike has fallen out of the rotation with OKC. |
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
12-07-19 08:11 PM - Post#294052
It's certainly been a disappointing start to the season for Mike. Especially with OKC performing much better than expected. Here's hoping he gets the shooting headed in the right direction and gets some more run. |
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
01-15-20 12:47 PM - Post#296708
Injury to Nerlens Noel has opened the door for Mike to get significantly more playing time over the past week and half. Had his 2nd double figure scoring game of the season on Monday and put up some solid rebounding numbers. His shooting percentage remains pretty atrocious. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
01-16-20 09:49 PM - Post#296852
Good game last night for Mike in a loss to Toronto. 31 min, 17 pts, 6-11 FG, 3-7 3FG, 2-3 FT. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-16-20 10:26 PM - Post#296853
Good game last night for Mike in a loss to Toronto. 31 min, 17 pts, 6-11 FG, 3-7 3FG, 2-3 FT. Yes, probably his best of the season. But after playing sparingly earlier in the season, he has become the second man off the bench for the Thunder - who as of now easily qualify for the playoffs. Mike has played 120 minutes over the past six games, i.e. 20 mpg. In those games, he has 49 points, 27 boards, and 3 blocks. Has made 8-12 on twos, 8-27 on threes (dragged down by an 0-5 game) and 4-6 from the line. Per 40 minutes, he is averaging 16.3 ppg, 9 rebounds, and 1 block.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-16-20 10:35 PM - Post#296854
It’s good to see Mike making some 3’s to go along with his increase in minutes. He’s a tough defensive matchup when he’s hitting. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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01-17-20 11:38 AM - Post#296877
I'd love to have Muscala back on the Sixers who desperately need a 3-point shooter.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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01-17-20 06:28 PM - Post#296911
Sixers need a reliable 3-pt shooter...I love Mike, but he is not reliable. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-17-20 09:31 PM - Post#296916
I think he'll find his stroke. And when you're 6'11", you can do other things. Let's see how he does over this next stretch with many more minutes. If he excels, his value will increase too. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
01-18-20 09:49 AM - Post#296946
Last night Mike missed his first three shots, then went 2-2 the rest of the game, all of them 3's. Adams was out, so Noel started. Mike played 17 minutes and was +6. I listened to part of Doug's podcast interview with him, which was very interesting. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-25-20 12:12 AM - Post#297348
Mike on fire: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/122 090155891... Tonight: 20 minutes, 14 points, 4-6 on threes, 1-1 on twos, 3 boards, 2 assists in a win over the Hawks. Previous game: 18 minutes, 14 points, 4-4 on threes, 1-2 on twos, 1 rebound, 1 assist. In his last 7 games, Mike has hit 17-35 on threes. And 6-10 on twos. Thunder have won their last four games btw.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-25-20 09:06 AM - Post#297354
Guys have to shoot their way out of slumps. Mike wasn’t getting enough minutes to do that and now he is. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-26-20 04:19 AM - Post#297489
Mike continues his great work off the bench. Played 25 minutes, 11 points, 3-6 on threes, 6 boards, 2 assists, and 1 steal. OKC won again.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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02-01-20 06:14 PM - Post#298232
And just like that, Mike is on the bench again? |
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bisonmania Masters Student Posts 920 |
02-01-20 07:11 PM - Post#298239
Noel is back. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
02-01-20 07:28 PM - Post#298246
Adams was also out for a few games. With both he and Noel back there aren't many minutes available. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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02-07-20 10:07 AM - Post#298776
Are there any tickets available for the Mike Muscala Brunch on 02/15, and where can I buy 2? I looked on the Bucknell Box Office site but do not see the brunch listed: https://bucknell.universitytickets.com/w/default.a...
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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02-07-20 11:27 AM - Post#298784
Contact Todd Newcomb.
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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02-07-20 12:08 PM - Post#298786
Contact Todd Newcomb. Thanks!
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Scotty-14 Sophomore Posts 156 |
02-10-20 08:02 PM - Post#299473
This video was shared with me, YouTube video honoring Muscala, very exciting. Hope for a good turnout Saturday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G38YIpCkx2E&a mp;t=... |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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02-12-20 10:52 AM - Post#299650
This video was shared with me, YouTube video honoring Muscala, very exciting. Hope for a good turnout Saturday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G38YIpCkx2E&a mp;t=... Scotty, thanks for sharing. The video shows just how good Muscala was at Bucknell, and how good he is in the NBA. Saturday's Muscala related events should be lots of fun to attend. BTW, is Muscala bringing the Minnesota weather with him? it is supposed to drop to 10° Friday night in Lewisburg! GO MUSCALA!
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
02-14-20 07:55 AM - Post#299849
Mike had a nice statline with going 4-4 FGs, 2-2 3s with a couple blocks in just 10 mins to head into the All Star break. Hoping the down season and current losing streak doesn't diminish the crowd too much for Saturday. |
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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02-14-20 08:09 AM - Post#299850
From what I see at games, the down season has absolutely affected attendance. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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02-15-20 02:04 PM - Post#300110
The brunch was lots of fun. Good seeing NoMoney89 and Old Bison. Mike is still very humble. He seems to genuinely appreciate his time in the NBA. He is a great representative of Bucknell.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
02-15-20 04:25 PM - Post#300121
Mike seemed uncomfortable with his celebrity which I found authentic. He’s a class act and his parents being there made it very special. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
02-15-20 04:39 PM - Post#300122
What to do with Spear? This is the question that should occupy the offseason. He’s raw yet improving. He’s not a 5 but not a 4 either. Yet Bucknell is undeniably better with him on the floor. |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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02-15-20 06:06 PM - Post#300124
Nice story on Mike with insights from Paulsen: https://oklahoman.com/article/5655115/we-go t-a-ste... |
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
02-16-20 07:36 AM - Post#300323
The halftime video they played was very well produced and similar to the article featured a lot of Coach Paulsen and Bryson. Productive trip for the production crew to GMU and filled in a nice gap with them not being able to attend in person. They also played messages from Dane and Charles Lee during 2nd half TOs. Not sure if any of those have showed up online yet, but assume they will at some point. Overall thought it was a very nice ceremony and if anyone gets a number on how long it took for the autograph / picture line to clear after the game let us know. My guess would be at least 90 minutes if not more based on the number of folks lined up while the game was still going. |
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bisonmania Masters Student Posts 920 |
02-16-20 09:16 AM - Post#300328
When I left the gym at about 615 Mike was still signing a few autographs and pictures. He wanted to give everyone a chance to get a picture with him. I also had an opportunity to talk to him for a few minutes and his dad as well. Mike to this day is the same as he was when he first walked onto the campus. A very humble guy. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
02-16-20 12:45 PM - Post#300363
I looked at the 2013 draft class to see how many are in the NBA now. Didn't get an exact count, but it's less than half and fewer than five from the 2nd round. Does anyone remember the #1 pick that year? (Giannis was #15!) |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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02-16-20 11:44 PM - Post#300413
I looked at the 2013 draft class to see how many are in the NBA now. Didn't get an exact count, but it's less than half and fewer than five from the 2nd round. Does anyone remember the #1 pick that year? (Giannis was #15!) There are four left from the second round - with Mike, Allen Crabbe, and James Ennis all virtually tied for the top spot in career win shares.
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Doktore K Masters Student Posts 473 |
02-17-20 08:14 AM - Post#300417
Anthony Bennett was taken first overall by the Cavs. Proved to be a big bust and is now likely in a Y League somewhere. Weak draft overall that year. Resulted in few stars. CJ was taken #10 and Utah took Rudy Gobert at #27. A lot of forgettable picks. |
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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02-17-20 08:53 AM - Post#300419
Some guy named Giannis taken #15, but yeah, a very poor draft overall. Mike has done amazingly well to stay in the league. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
02-17-20 10:35 AM - Post#300424
Mike plays with 3 others from his draft class for the Thunder, Steve Adams, Nerlens Noel, and Dennis Schroeder. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
02-17-20 12:08 PM - Post#300430
Schroeder and Mike have spent years together haven't they? Were't they both Hawks? |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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02-17-20 12:15 PM - Post#300431
Yes, they were Hawks teammates for five years - and now this year teammates with the Thunder. Mike considers him his best friend in the league. He attended Schroeder's wedding in Germany last year. Mike said that Schroeder had actually considered coming to Bucknell for Saturday's ceremony - but plans didn't work out.
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
02-18-20 08:54 PM - Post#300599
Here is the video from Mike's jersey retirement ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UP5cEmj0pY |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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02-19-20 09:53 PM - Post#300770
Yes, they were Hawks teammates for five years - and now this year teammates with the Thunder. Mike considers him his best friend in the league. He attended Schroeder's wedding in Germany last year. Mike said that Schroeder had actually considered coming to Bucknell for Saturday's ceremony - but plans didn't work out. New NBA.com article on the friendship between Muscala and Schroeder: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy -ball-200...
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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02-20-20 10:24 AM - Post#300805
New NBA.com article on the friendship between Muscala and Schroeder: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy -ball-200... That was a good article. Not a lot of "meat", but it shows the personal connection that has developed. I liked the "Bucknell Bubble" comment.
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
03-06-20 09:09 PM - Post#303290
Stumbled across this gem on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyfWXW_GvFg This wasn't in the category of beating Kansas, but still a pretty good win for the Bison. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-09-20 01:29 PM - Post#316265
Just saw on an OKC blog that Mike has a $2.3 Million player option for the upcoming season. With all of the uncertainty and revenue shortfalls, it would be hard to see him not opting to stay.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-19-20 10:21 PM - Post#317097
Just saw on an OKC blog that Mike has a $2.3 Million player option for the upcoming season. With all of the uncertainty and revenue shortfalls, it would be hard to see him not opting to stay. As expected, Mike has opted to return to OKC for a $2.3 Million payday. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/132947 694891400...
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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11-20-20 09:58 AM - Post#317109
Just saw on an OKC blog that Mike has a $2.3 Million player option for the upcoming season. With all of the uncertainty and revenue shortfalls, it would be hard to see him not opting to stay. As expected, Mike has opted to return to OKC for a $2.3 Million payday. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/132947 694891400... I hope that he is packing the money away. It will eventually end.
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
12-12-20 09:37 PM - Post#317988
Mike has quite the stat line tonight: 17 min, 18 pts, 5-5 FG, 4-4 3FG, 4-4 FT, 3 Reb, 1 Ast. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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12-12-20 09:45 PM - Post#317990
All in 17 minutes of the first half. They used all new players in the third quarter. Mike started the first half. Highlight: https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/133 792124532...
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
12-19-20 02:32 PM - Post#318130
Mike had another good night with 13 pts in 18 min on 5-10, 3-6 shooting. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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12-19-20 03:09 PM - Post#318131
Mike had another good night with 13 pts in 18 min on 5-10, 3-6 shooting. Also four blocked shots. It will be interesting to see if Mike gets many minutes once the real season starts.
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vic42 Freshman Posts 68 |
12-19-20 06:28 PM - Post#318133
Let's hope Coach Mark Daigneault, former HC assistant, appreciates the value a PL player brings to the team! |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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12-26-20 11:58 PM - Post#318270
Good night for Mike as OKC won their delayed opening game. In 18 minutes, he hit 3-4 on twos, 2-4 on threes, and 2-2 on FT's for a total of 14 points. Also 2 boards, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Here is video of Mike hitting a crucial three as the shot clock expires in the fourth quarter: https://twitter.com/Bucknell_MBB/status/1 343031879...
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
12-27-20 07:53 AM - Post#318272
Should be a lot of minutes available for him this year. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-06-21 11:42 PM - Post#318726
Another good game for Mike. He hit 6-9 overall, including 5-7 on threes, ending up with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 assist in 21 minutes. Thunder won by a point at New Orleans. Made three long threes in a 45 second span in the fourth quarter. Mike is averaging about 10 ppg in about 18 mpg. Hitting 65% on twos (small sample) and almost 39% on threes. Game highlights: https://www.nba.com/thunder/video/highlig hts-pelic... A lot of Muscala highlights.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-06-21 11:58 PM - Post#318727
It’s starting out as the best season of his career. He’s the first or second guy off the bench every game. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-14-21 10:42 PM - Post#319318
Mike had missed a few days with a rib injury. Had a decent game last night in a loss to the LA Lakers. Only hit 1-6 on threes (a rare poor night from beyond the arc) - but hit 2-3 on twos while netting 7 points, 4 boards, and 1 assist in 18 minutes.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-16-21 01:26 AM - Post#319357
OKC won in OT tonight, erasing a 22 point deficit with Mike a major contributor in the OT. He hit two long threes, one breaking a tie and the second, with about 50 seconds left, extending the lead from one point to four points. He played 27 minutes - ending with 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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01-16-21 12:50 PM - Post#319365
Love to see this! |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-16-21 01:22 PM - Post#319366
Here is a video of Mike's 27-footer with 52 seconds left that pushed the lead from one point to four. It ended up as the game-winner. https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/kyb40g /highl... Looking at the box score, I see that OKC trailed by 15 points with 5:30 left in regulation. Amazing comeback.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-26-21 08:23 AM - Post#319754
Last night may have been Mike’s best game as a professional. 23 points in 21 minutes and a career high 6 3-pt buckets in the win. |
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Bison54 PhD Student Posts 1800 
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01-26-21 08:49 AM - Post#319756
Yes, a great game for Mike. The Thunder won against a CJ McCollum-less Portland team. CJ is out with a stress fracture of his foot....don't know if it it was the same foot as the injury that cut his senior year short at Lehigh. It would have been great to see tWO PL POYs go against each other. Anyway, kudos to Mike. He's getting a lot of minutes this year and is a good fit with this team. Al Horford DNP so Mike made the most of this opportunity to play. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
01-26-21 08:53 AM - Post#319757
Last night may have been Mike’s best game as a professional. 23 points in 21 minutes and a career high 6 3-pt buckets in the win. That's interesting because he was 1-9 in the previous game. I also saw in the box score that C.J. McCollum is out with a broken left foot. I think that is the same foot that he broke his senior year at Lehign. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-26-21 11:41 AM - Post#319774
Yes, Mike's 3-point shooting has been a roller coaster. He was 1-9 in the previous game, then 6-8 last night. In the previous game, however, he pulled down 8 rebounds - one short of his career high - to offset the misses.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-27-21 07:15 PM - Post#319837
I haven’t seen Moose play in a couple of years. Does he ever try to score with his back to the basket anymore? |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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01-27-21 07:54 PM - Post#319838
In the OKC offense, Mike spends 90% of his time beyond the arc, either in a pick and roll/pick and pop role - or else on the weak side waiting for a catch and shoot three. But he sometimes gets closer to the basket. For example: https://twitter.com/johnhollinger/status/ 135408237... Muscala Career Highlights ( a lot of dunks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55yFi6BSP14 But here are his more common types of shots: https://twitter.com/thunderball1223/statu s/1354090... https://twitter.com/FOXSportsOK/status/13 534581844...
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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01-27-21 09:51 PM - Post#319839
From what I saw, Mike has been used almost exclusively as a 3-pt shooter since he went to Philly. Personally, I wish he was given an opportunity to do more, but I suppose it has earned him quite a few million dollars. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
01-27-21 10:26 PM - Post#319841
Thanks for the analysis and this makes a lot of sense to me. He’s too small to play the 5 and not athletic enough to start at the 4 in the modern NBA. Yet if you’re 6’10†and can move fluidly and shoot from behind the arc? You’re going to provide value to a roster. I also think he’s a little better than that based on what I saw from him with his brief stint in Philadelphia. Important to note that even night he doesn’t shoot well don’t diminish his value. Because he’s shown he can get hot, it creates mismatches. I’m really happy with Mike’s career. Anyone who plays in the NBA is in the elite of the elites even more than the NFL. |
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Paulie777 PhD Student Posts 1767 |
01-28-21 12:12 PM - Post#319864
Mike always loved shooting the three pointer, but at Bucknell he had to play a certain way because of two people-Dave Paulson and Steve Kaspar. He had to play Dave's system and Kaspar got you the ball if he knew you had his full attention. But Muscala could just basically turn and dunk. I always cherished the fact I could walk a half mile to Sojka get shooed in and then watch a Muscala-McCollum battle. Ray Bucknell! |
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02-04-21 02:22 AM - Post#320190
Mike had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 17 minutes tonight in a 17 point win over Houston. In his time on the floor, he was +19 as the OKC subs won the game. Their best starter was a +1 and collectively the five starters were negative.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
02-04-21 06:35 PM - Post#320228
I think he’s earned more time on the floor. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
02-06-21 10:10 PM - Post#320344
Mike has 22 pts in the 1st half (Thunder have scored 83) shooting 7-7 FG, 2-2 3FG, 6-6 FT. https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=4 01267519 |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
02-06-21 11:43 PM - Post#320348
Ended the game with the same amount of points but what a half of basketball for Moose. |
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02-07-21 10:59 AM - Post#320377
Left game in 2H. Concussion protocol |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
02-07-21 12:17 PM - Post#320388
Hope he clears and is well. |
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
02-11-21 05:54 AM - Post#320592
Mike was back on the court last night. Struggled shooting - only his 2nd game this year without a made 3 - but did set a new career high with 7 assists. They ended up losing by 1 in OT versus Lebron and the Lakers which is a good showing for them. |
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02-18-21 09:13 PM - Post#320993
Mike has had a few good games this week: - Last night he played 26 minutes, netting 21 points on 2-2 on twos, 5-9 on threes, and 2-2 on FT's. Also 3 rebounds. - The night before he had 11 points in 17 minutes, going 3-4 on twos and 1-2 on threes. Also 5 boards. - On Sunday he played 19 minutes, producing 8 points including 2-5 on threes. - And last Friday he didn't shoot it well but had 8 boards in 22 minutes.
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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02-19-21 12:55 PM - Post#321006
Sixers could use a spot of 3-point shooter off of the bench, and size would help.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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02-19-21 01:04 PM - Post#321008
Mike’s worst shooting year was when he was with Philadephia. Need to shoot better than 34% when that’s really the reason you’re playing. I’m glad that Mike had a decent NBA career, had lots of good experiences, and made some decent $$ as well. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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02-19-21 02:48 PM - Post#321020
Mike has had two mediocre years from behind the arc and his season in Philly was one of them. This year he is hitting 38%, which is the same as he made last year with the Thunder. Mike's 3-point pct would be a little better had he not gone 0-9 in the two games immediately following his return from concussion protocol.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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02-21-21 11:01 PM - Post#321082
The Thunder easily won at Cleveland, as Mike had 13 points and 5 rebounds in 17 minutes. Fwiw, his plus/minus was a team-leading +20.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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03-05-21 12:32 AM - Post#321361
Mike had a good game tonight in a Thunder 107-102 come-from-behind win at San Antonio. In 23 minutes he hit 3-6 on twos and 4-7 on threes for 18 points. Also had 7 rebounds.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
03-05-21 09:40 AM - Post#321371
This is Mike’s best season as professional. |
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548
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03-12-21 12:25 AM - Post#321841
Mike didn’t play tonight and I don’t think he was on the injury report. I wonder if he is going to be traded soon. |
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03-12-21 09:43 AM - Post#321844
Mike didn’t play tonight and I don’t think he was on the injury report. I wonder if he is going to be traded soon. I would like to see him in a Sixers' uniform again. They need a big body who can drain 3's.
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03-12-21 08:48 PM - Post#321899
Mike didn’t play tonight and I don’t think he was on the injury report. I wonder if he is going to be traded soon. 1. "Veteran forward/center Mike Muscala has been a regular, reliable rotation player for the Thunder so far this season, averaging a career-high 9.7 points per game to go along with 3.8 RPG and a .368 3PT% in 34 games (18.6 MPG). However, he received a DNP-CD in the team’s first game of the second half, with youngsters Aleksej Pokusevski and Moses Brown inserted into the rotation following their time in the G League. “It took Mike out of the rotation, but Mike’s a pro and he’ll stay ready,†Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said. “Those conversations with Mike are easy, and he makes it easy because of how professional he is.†It was just one game, but both Pokusevski (14 points, eight rebounds) and Brown (eight points, 12 rebounds) looked good, and there’s no reason to expect the rebuilding Thunder to dial back their young players’ minutes the rest of the way. " https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/03/northwest-not e... 2. Top 10 Trade Destinations for Mike Muscala
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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03-13-21 03:23 PM - Post#321912
I get it from the Thunder’s perspective, but too bad for Mike as he is having a career year. I like the move for the Sixers. |
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Bison54 PhD Student Posts 1800
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03-13-21 07:53 PM - Post#321926
Mike was again held out vs. the Knicks in a 119-97 loss |
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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03-26-21 10:16 PM - Post#322560
Too bad OKC didn’t trade Mike. I have to think there just wasn’t a market for him. Now he just sits and waits for the season to end....a season that was his best as a pro. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
03-27-21 11:40 AM - Post#322561
Really disappointing. I’m surprised he had no market for a contender looking to add a tough matchup offensively. |
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03-28-21 02:08 PM - Post#322571
Maybe the Thunder will buy him out and he can catch on with a contender. Long shot, but possible. I read the Lakers and possibly Sixers may have a little interest. Thunder are also sitting Al Horford for the remainder of the season. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
03-28-21 02:51 PM - Post#322572
Mike was listed with a right ankle sprain in yesterday's box score. At least he is still on the roster for now. He's had a good run if this is the end of the line for him. |
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
03-28-21 03:30 PM - Post#322573
When you have 34 draft picks (34!!) over the next 7 seasons the OKC shift to full on tank and rebuild was inevitable, but certainly unfortunate for Mike. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
03-28-21 03:50 PM - Post#322574
I find it unlikely this is the end of the mine given his age, affordability, and this being the most productive year of his career. But it’s a young man’s game. That’s for sure. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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03-28-21 06:27 PM - Post#322575
I agree his career is not over. Mike is a big man who can hit the three and is still only 29 years old. Also has a good attitude. There should be a spot for him next year, albeit at a lower salary.
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
03-28-21 09:28 PM - Post#322579
I agree his career is not over. Mike is a big man who can hit the three and is still only 29 years old. Also has a good attitude. There should be a spot for him next year, albeit at a lower salary. Lower salary? 99% certain when he signed his last contact he was already on a vet minimum deal. |
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Bison54 PhD Student Posts 1800
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03-28-21 10:42 PM - Post#322580
Mike's current salary is listed at $2,283,000 for this season......he's in his 8th year...the minimum for the 9th year is $2,331,000 this year. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
03-29-21 07:47 PM - Post#322596
I’ll sit in on an NBA bench for 25% of that amount. Let’s folks know. I’m only 47 and I look younger. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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03-31-21 12:21 PM - Post#322699
I’ll sit in on an NBA bench for 25% of that amount. Let’s folks know. I’m only 47 and I look younger. Husky, I'm right there with you!!!
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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04-27-21 06:26 PM - Post#323657
OKC is on a 14-game losing streak. Since they opted to sit Mike and go with the G League guys, they are 3-19. Prior to that, they were 17-22. A few items of Muscala draft trivia. 1. Since his NBA career began, Mike's VORP (Value over replacement player), per basketball-reference.com, is better than every other player selected in the 2nd round in his draft (2013). 2. Mike's VORP for his career is better than 16 of the 30 1st round picks in 2013. Among others, he is ahead of the top pick from that year, UNLV's Anthony Bennett. 3. Mike's VORP is better than three of the top five picks from both the 2012 and 2014 draft.
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05-15-21 12:47 PM - Post#324105
OKC is on a 14-game losing streak. Since they opted to sit Mike and go with the G League guys, they are 3-19. Prior to that, they were 17-22. OKC has now lost 23 of their last 24 games. In total, they are 4-29 since they sat Mike down.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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05-15-21 08:03 PM - Post#324107
They are horrible. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
05-15-21 10:59 PM - Post#324108
Imagine being their fans. I’d be furious. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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05-16-21 03:34 PM - Post#324110
OKC is on a 14-game losing streak. Since they opted to sit Mike and go with the G League guys, they are 3-19. Prior to that, they were 17-22. OKC has now lost 23 of their last 24 games. In total, they are 4-29 since they sat Mike down. They are tanking on purpose. Being a Sixers' fan, I know all about that!
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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05-16-21 09:57 PM - Post#324112
OKC is on a 14-game losing streak. Since they opted to sit Mike and go with the G League guys, they are 3-19. Prior to that, they were 17-22. OKC has now lost 23 of their last 24 games. In total, they are 4-29 since they sat Mike down. They are tanking on purpose. Being a Sixers' fan, I know all about that! And it worked for the 76ers. OKC not only will have a top pick this year (their own pick) but also a ton of first rounders going forward. Currently their collection of first rounders is: 2021 - three 2022 - two 2023 - four 2024 - three 2025 - three 2026 - three That's 18 first round picks, and they also have a bunch of second rounders. Given the relatively small size of an NBA roster, they may try to move up in a draft or two, by offering two or more of their picks for a higher first rounder. It is possible that they may be a good team in as little as three years if they do a good job evaluating talent.
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05-17-21 05:53 PM - Post#324121
Well you. An only play so many top contracts as well. Sixers missed on a number of first round selections so it isn’t a given by any stretch. |
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05-26-21 08:12 AM - Post#324176
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thun der... Interesting article suggesting Mike was fine riding the pine. |
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