http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=10550949friendfromlowry;1586940 wrote:The more I pay attention to sports media, the less I care about the NBA. Every day Sportscenter is "Zomg the Knicks lost again where will Carmelo go next year!?" or "Zomg the Heat won and Lebron scored points!" You'd hardly realize there are 8-10 teams out west that are better, more interesting, and more fun to watch than any team in the east except the Pacers (and maybe Heat, who I don't find entertaining because I hate Bosh and Wade, and their fans suck).
The majority of those teams out west are more fun to watch, but they also play little to no defense.friendfromlowry;1586940 wrote:The more I pay attention to sports media, the less I care about the NBA. Every day Sportscenter is "Zomg the Knicks lost again where will Carmelo go next year!?" or "Zomg the Heat won and Lebron scored points!" You'd hardly realize there are 8-10 teams out west that are better, more interesting, and more fun to watch than any team in the east except the Pacers (and maybe Heat, who I don't find entertaining because I hate Bosh and Wade, and their fans suck).
Compared to the ten eastern conference teams that are >.500 because they play such stellar defense?robj55;1586959 wrote:The majority of those teams out west are more fun to watch, but they also play little to no defense.
That doesn't paint the whole picture though, defense is only one aspect of the game. My point was that many of the teams in the west are very poor defensively, which will probably keep them from competing for a title.friendfromlowry;1586963 wrote:Compared to the ten eastern conference teams that are >.500 because they play such stellar defense?
I know. Some of these teams are fun and exciting to watch, and are having some newer success (Suns, Blazers). I just wish ESPN would show more actual basketball and focus on the league as a whole. They like to think that there's only 3-4 teams including the Knicks who suck. But, ESPN is obviously very popular, so there must be a demand for the drama.robj55;1586973 wrote:That doesn't paint the whole picture though, defense is only one aspect of the game. My point was that many of the teams in the west are very poor defensively, which will probably keep them from competing for a title.
friendfromlowry;1586940 wrote:The more I pay attention to sports media, the less I care about the NBA. Every day Sportscenter is "Zomg the Knicks lost again where will Carmelo go next year!?" or "Zomg the Heat won and Lebron scored points!" You'd hardly realize there are 8-10 teams out west that are better, more interesting, and more fun to watch than any team in the east except the Pacers (and maybe Heat, who I don't find entertaining because I hate Bosh and Wade, and their fans suck).
But, but, but this is what people want and it's great for the sport!SportsAndLady;1586956 wrote:http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=10550949
You mean you don't enjoy stories like this one?
Ehh I don't think any teams in the east aside from Indiana an Miami should be aloud in the top 5-7 of anything.wildcats20;1587570 wrote:Charlotte is a top 5-7 defensive team.
And Durant went 8-24 the previous game that Charlotte played going against MKG. Anytime anyone scores that much it is impressive, especially on only 33 shots.wildcats20;1587570 wrote:Charlotte is a top 5-7 defensive team.
And Paul George went 0/9 against MKG in the Bobcats next game.robj55;1587666 wrote:And Durant went 8-24 the previous game that Charlotte played going against MKG. Anytime anyone scores that much it is impressive, especially on only 33 shots.