2011-12 Offseason Questionnaire
Posted: March 13th, 2024, 2:24 pm
2011-12 Offseason Questionnaire
1. Draft thoughts? Sleepers, busts, your draft, other drafts, whatever.
Tony Wroten is going to be a wagon. I have spoken. He’ll have warts. He won’t be perfect. But he’ll be a wagon and a very fun special player.
2. How do you feel about your offseason, and what are your goals for this coming season?
Devastated Jamo retired. TBD how FA goes. I think we are lucky to have TA as depth because he can step up and play the 3 right away which allows us to replace depth rather than replace a starter…but its tricky
3. Thoughts on TC? What improvements do you want to see from your team?
Lookin to Steph and Boogie to keep their dance goin. I wonder how much more natural potential/development Steph has in the tank. He has really broken out and taken a huge step forward this season, but I feel a bit greedy in admitting that I hope there’s some juice left there.
4. Who wins each division and why?
Atlantic: The Knicks. Crawford. Bosh. Rip. Granger. Can Lebron stop them alone? Will the bullets hang around? I’ll bet on The bockers.
Central: Bulls. Lazy pick but the defending champs aren’t getting any less scary. Tony Parker’s family lives in public housing.
Midwest: GIVE ME. MY MUFUCKIN. THEME MUSIC. I’m still not sure how it’s going to come together, but by hook or by crook THE NUGGETS WILL WIN THE MIDWEST. Nah idk. But this was hopefully more fun to read than some vanilla Grizz prediction. The correct answer is the Grizz.
Pacific: Blazers . Can’t believe I’m not picking the Sonics to pick the Pacific. Also the Suns are sneaky (Mike Conley Fan Club VP here), but ultimately I’m not going to pick against Jameer and the boys.
5. What offseason move (trade, signing, etc.) surprised you the most (might need to wait til after FA)?
Gotta be the Dirk trade. Can’t believe the cap king finally swung the big German out of town, but it was on some pretty great value. Tons of assets going both ways. Drop and Dirk are lovely, but Oden Arroyo and Waiters and the 17 pistons 1st leave Nick with some interesting pieces
6. A lot of young talent entering the league at the top of these last few drafts. 7 years from now, who will be the best player in the league and why? (Lebron will be 35 and hopefully slowing down, but maybe not...just don't say Lebron)
CHEF. MF. CURRY. I certainly hope it’s Steph, at least! I certainly fear it will be Kawhi! And his rookie stats suggest that if he has 99 potential he may well indeed be the league’s new grim reaper (sorry KD) .
7. Two big uglies joining the league as well, in Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton. Hideous. Do some research and post a picture (and name and brief background) of the ugliest player you can find in NBA/CBB history.
DJ Mbenga. Named for the mbang he clearly received in the head when he was younger—this man’s head is seriously the wrong shape!

8. What GM have you not heard from in a while that you want to hear on a pod? What question would you ask them? (extra credit: get them to join a pod this season)
JBurns—what’s your plan for the Hornets? Is Yao going to shrivel and die in Charlotte?
9. Thoughts on your real life sports team(s).
The Chiefs are simply a delight. Pat is a legend for continually redoing his deal to free up space. Lisan Al Gaib!
10. Movies, TV, books, games, whatever recommendations.
About to start the Billy Walters autobiography which I’ve seen highly rated in many places. Excited to check it out.
Bonus: add a pic/gif of how you feel about your season

1. Draft thoughts? Sleepers, busts, your draft, other drafts, whatever.
Tony Wroten is going to be a wagon. I have spoken. He’ll have warts. He won’t be perfect. But he’ll be a wagon and a very fun special player.
2. How do you feel about your offseason, and what are your goals for this coming season?
Devastated Jamo retired. TBD how FA goes. I think we are lucky to have TA as depth because he can step up and play the 3 right away which allows us to replace depth rather than replace a starter…but its tricky
3. Thoughts on TC? What improvements do you want to see from your team?
Lookin to Steph and Boogie to keep their dance goin. I wonder how much more natural potential/development Steph has in the tank. He has really broken out and taken a huge step forward this season, but I feel a bit greedy in admitting that I hope there’s some juice left there.
4. Who wins each division and why?
Atlantic: The Knicks. Crawford. Bosh. Rip. Granger. Can Lebron stop them alone? Will the bullets hang around? I’ll bet on The bockers.
Central: Bulls. Lazy pick but the defending champs aren’t getting any less scary. Tony Parker’s family lives in public housing.
Midwest: GIVE ME. MY MUFUCKIN. THEME MUSIC. I’m still not sure how it’s going to come together, but by hook or by crook THE NUGGETS WILL WIN THE MIDWEST. Nah idk. But this was hopefully more fun to read than some vanilla Grizz prediction. The correct answer is the Grizz.
Pacific: Blazers . Can’t believe I’m not picking the Sonics to pick the Pacific. Also the Suns are sneaky (Mike Conley Fan Club VP here), but ultimately I’m not going to pick against Jameer and the boys.
5. What offseason move (trade, signing, etc.) surprised you the most (might need to wait til after FA)?
Gotta be the Dirk trade. Can’t believe the cap king finally swung the big German out of town, but it was on some pretty great value. Tons of assets going both ways. Drop and Dirk are lovely, but Oden Arroyo and Waiters and the 17 pistons 1st leave Nick with some interesting pieces
6. A lot of young talent entering the league at the top of these last few drafts. 7 years from now, who will be the best player in the league and why? (Lebron will be 35 and hopefully slowing down, but maybe not...just don't say Lebron)
CHEF. MF. CURRY. I certainly hope it’s Steph, at least! I certainly fear it will be Kawhi! And his rookie stats suggest that if he has 99 potential he may well indeed be the league’s new grim reaper (sorry KD) .
7. Two big uglies joining the league as well, in Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton. Hideous. Do some research and post a picture (and name and brief background) of the ugliest player you can find in NBA/CBB history.
DJ Mbenga. Named for the mbang he clearly received in the head when he was younger—this man’s head is seriously the wrong shape!

8. What GM have you not heard from in a while that you want to hear on a pod? What question would you ask them? (extra credit: get them to join a pod this season)
JBurns—what’s your plan for the Hornets? Is Yao going to shrivel and die in Charlotte?
9. Thoughts on your real life sports team(s).
The Chiefs are simply a delight. Pat is a legend for continually redoing his deal to free up space. Lisan Al Gaib!
10. Movies, TV, books, games, whatever recommendations.
About to start the Billy Walters autobiography which I’ve seen highly rated in many places. Excited to check it out.
Bonus: add a pic/gif of how you feel about your season
