lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 4, 2014 1:44pm
I think Adams and Lamb will be key rotation pieces, Adams probably the long term starter at C, plus they'll get cheap depth this year with the Mavs pick. This article explores the "what-ifs". Personally, I would have made the same decision, I would have probably just sought a different trade.SportsAndLady;1622588 wrote:Can't believe okc traded away a first team nba player for practically nothing.
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/ibakas-return-fuels-more-what-if-questions-about-james-harden/
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Jun 4, 2014 1:48pm
At least Cavs fans finally get to taste a championship and Anthony Bennett is vindicated in the end.Heretic;1622498 wrote:http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/6/3/5772796/nba-y2k-series-finale-the-death-of-basketball
This was a surprisingly entertaining read about how the NBA would end, using a video game simulation, if every incoming player had the game's absolute worst stats. The best part was how the real-life trainwreck Knicks were a trainwreck in the game, too, being the first team to start relying on all the crap players.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 4, 2014 1:56pm
They couldn't afford to pay both him and Ibaka right?SportsAndLady;1622588 wrote:Can't believe okc traded away a first team nba player for practically nothing.
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KB0938
Posts: 900
Jun 4, 2014 3:15pm
Curry should of got the nod over Harden in an instant for 1st team, and I HATE to see Blake Griffins overrated ass get put on all NBA teams (although he at least did improve his shot this year)
Also surprised no Melo on any of the teams, but forward is the most stacked position in the NBA by far.
Also surprised no Melo on any of the teams, but forward is the most stacked position in the NBA by far.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 4, 2014 3:38pm
So are the politards, since according to the game simulation, Obama apparently named himself president FOREVER.Fly4Fun;1622599 wrote:At least Cavs fans finally get to taste a championship and Anthony Bennett is vindicated in the end.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Jun 4, 2014 4:01pm
The worst thing about that article was reading it all the way through then realizing that in 2033 I'd be 47.
I LOL'd at Obama never losing his presidency and the line "he clearly abolished the constitutional term limits, and god knows what else with it" was awesome.
I LOL'd at Obama never losing his presidency and the line "he clearly abolished the constitutional term limits, and god knows what else with it" was awesome.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 4, 2014 5:01pm
Melo would be there if they did it by actual position, but they group the forwards together. Actually thinking about it he may be the 4th best SF, depending on if you like Paul George over him or not.KB0938;1622624 wrote:Curry should of got the nod over Harden in an instant for 1st team, and I HATE to see Blake Griffins overrated ass get put on all NBA teams (although he at least did improve his shot this year)
Also surprised no Melo on any of the teams, but forward is the most stacked position in the NBA by far.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 4, 2014 5:04pm
Curry and Harden are similar statistically, neither are good defenders also.
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Jun 4, 2014 5:44pm
I've never been more wrong on a pro athlete than I have been with Noah. Never would have picked him as an all nba first team player.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jun 4, 2014 6:28pm
Yeah, I'd take PG over Melo, because he's a 2-way player.robj55;1622641 wrote:Melo would be there if they did it by actual position, but they group the forwards together. Actually thinking about it he may be the 4th best SF, depending on if you like Paul George over him or not.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jun 4, 2014 6:31pm
Yes/No.robj55;1622602 wrote:They couldn't afford to pay both him and Ibaka right?
They'd been way over cap, and getting hit with the luxury tax, but they could've amnestied Perkins and saved money on him. At least for a couple years before pulling the plug and moving him. However, had they one a cpl rings maybe the owners eat the luxury tax.
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Jun 4, 2014 6:39pm
This speaks more to how bad the center position is in the NBA then how bad your prediction skills are.pmoney25;1622657 wrote:I've never been more wrong on a pro athlete than I have been with Noah. Never would have picked him as an all nba first team player.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 5, 2014 11:41am
Finals predictions? Who wins and in how many games?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 5, 2014 11:42am
I think it's going 7, toss up for now on who wins.
Taking SA in a close one tonight.
Taking SA in a close one tonight.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 5, 2014 11:52am
Ill be bold. SA in 6.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Jun 5, 2014 11:54am
I'm taking SA in 6. I think they win games 1, 2, 5, and 6.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 5, 2014 12:03pm
Heat in 5.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 5, 2014 12:05pm
I'll go bold. SA in 5 if Parker is healthy.
If he's not 100%, I have 0 clue who is going to win.
While this years Heat team has a healthier Dwayne Wade, their supporting cast is worse than last years.
If he's not 100%, I have 0 clue who is going to win.
While this years Heat team has a healthier Dwayne Wade, their supporting cast is worse than last years.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 5, 2014 12:07pm
I think it will either be Miami in 6 or SA in 7, thinking Miami will steal one game on the road, either 1,2 or 5. It will be another classic series with a ton of lead changes and swings, probably a lot of overreacting from game to game.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 5, 2014 12:10pm
Spurs in 7. Each team wins one on the road in the first 4, home team takes 5-7.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 5, 2014 12:27pm
Heat in 6
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jun 5, 2014 3:02pm
Miami in 7.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 5, 2014 3:54pm
Spurs in 6.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jun 5, 2014 4:41pm
Heat in 6.
Heat win 1-3-4-6
Heat win 1-3-4-6
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 5, 2014 5:15pm
Heat in 5 but they lose tonight