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**ChrisWoj** · 12-18-2012, 12:15 AM

What does opportunity mean in the NBA? With all of the talk of Jeremy Lin I want to know: Who do you think could thrive given the playing time? Everybody in the NBA has a certain potential situation that could bring out his best. Who are some guys YOU think could show up and give us massive numbers, if not winning numbers, if thrown into the right situation? Who is the player, and what sort of situation does he need?

**Jace** · 12-18-2012, 03:06 AM

John Wall. Veterans, shooting, solid big men.

**King Joseus** · 12-18-2012, 03:15 AM

Ha.

Marcus13 · 12-18-2012, 05:12 AM

Eric Bledsoe

**RollWithEm** · 12-18-2012, 07:00 AM

A clear case of this for several years in my mind is Jason Thompson out in Sacramento. If this guy was the 5th starter on a team like the Spurs, he would be a perfect fit. If he replaced DeAndre Jordan in the Clippers line-up, I think they would instantly get better.

**Wade County** · 12-18-2012, 07:01 PM

I'd say Eric Bledsoe too, and Tiago Splitter.

**Jace** · 12-18-2012, 07:31 PM

I've wanted Jason Thompson on the Heat for ages. He'd be perfect for our PF spot. Humbug.

c_dog · 12-19-2012, 01:48 PM

corey brewer is doing it this year but i always thought he would be a great swingman for most teams if given the chance. guy plays great D and endless energy. his offense really improved a lot since his early timberwolves days. would be perfect if he were to replace thabo on thunder's roster.

**Wade County** · 12-19-2012, 02:30 PM

Brewer is a good choice. Seems to have come a long way from the offensively inept wing in Minnesota.

I'll add Jordan Hill to the list. I think he could be an 11/9 sorta center if he could get off the pine behind Dwight/Pau in Laker land.

I think Jerryd Bayless could be a decent starter/6mth man if he was given 30 minutes a night, but he's not really 'pure point' enough to get it.

Call me crazy, but even Jimmer looks like he could put up numbers in a better situation than Sacramento.

**RollWithEm** · 12-19-2012, 02:49 PM

I disagree on Jerryd Bayless. I have given up on him almost completely. I don't think he has a future in this league.

**Knick Killer** · 12-19-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by King Joseus

Ha.

You always add so much to threads.

Anyways, this is kind of a stretch but I think AJ Price on the Wizards is solid and could put up some decent numbers if given the minutes.

**Wade County** · 12-19-2012, 02:53 PM

He averaged 11/2/4 in 22 minutes for Toronto last year. He has been poor for Memphis so far, but I think in the right situation he could do OK.

**Knick Killer** · 12-19-2012, 02:55 PM

Bayless is a bum.

**Basel** · 12-19-2012, 03:17 PM

I think OJ Mayo in Dallas is a good example of this right now.

**RollWithEm** · 12-19-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Basel

I think OJ Mayo in Dallas is a good example of this right now.

Perfect example this season. Also, a change of scenery did wonders for AK-47.

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Jace X V I Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami/Raleigh Age: 27 Posts: 16,224 Rep Power: 2677068	Re: Opportunity in the NBA John Wall. Veterans, shooting, solid big men. __________________ Jace's soundcloud

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Marcus13 Jesus Shuttlesworth Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indianapolis Age: 25 Posts: 13,980 Rep Power: 3023600	Re: Opportunity in the NBA Eric Bledsoe __________________

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RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 28,478 Rep Power: 6041729	Re: Opportunity in the NBA A clear case of this for several years in my mind is Jason Thompson out in Sacramento. If this guy was the 5th starter on a team like the Spurs, he would be a perfect fit. If he replaced DeAndre Jordan in the Clippers line-up, I think they would instantly get better. __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

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Wade County 2012 NBA Champions! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 23,743 Rep Power: 2796527	Re: Opportunity in the NBA I'd say Eric Bledsoe too, and Tiago Splitter. __________________ Formerly BG44 & MB30

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Jace X V I Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami/Raleigh Age: 27 Posts: 16,224 Rep Power: 2677068	Re: Opportunity in the NBA I've wanted Jason Thompson on the Heat for ages. He'd be perfect for our PF spot. Humbug. __________________ Jace's soundcloud

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c_dog All-Star Join Date: Sep 2002 Age: 27 Posts: 6,383 Rep Power: 2169341	Re: Opportunity in the NBA corey brewer is doing it this year but i always thought he would be a great swingman for most teams if given the chance. guy plays great D and endless energy. his offense really improved a lot since his early timberwolves days. would be perfect if he were to replace thabo on thunder's roster. __________________ c_dog's bold prediction: Kevin Durant will be the best player in the NBA in 2010-2011

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Wade County 2012 NBA Champions! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 23,743 Rep Power: 2796527	Re: Opportunity in the NBA Brewer is a good choice. Seems to have come a long way from the offensively inept wing in Minnesota. I'll add Jordan Hill to the list. I think he could be an 11/9 sorta center if he could get off the pine behind Dwight/Pau in Laker land. I think Jerryd Bayless could be a decent starter/6mth man if he was given 30 minutes a night, but he's not really 'pure point' enough to get it. Call me crazy, but even Jimmer looks like he could put up numbers in a better situation than Sacramento. __________________ Formerly BG44 & MB30

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RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 28,478 Rep Power: 6041729	Re: Opportunity in the NBA I disagree on Jerryd Bayless. I have given up on him almost completely. I don't think he has a future in this league. __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

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Wade County 2012 NBA Champions! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 23,743 Rep Power: 2796527	Re: Opportunity in the NBA He averaged 11/2/4 in 22 minutes for Toronto last year. He has been poor for Memphis so far, but I think in the right situation he could do OK. __________________ Formerly BG44 & MB30

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