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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Oct 18, 2014 1:13am
Always wanted to start one of these threads. I'm watching the ESPN season preview now. Ramona Shelburne - woof.
Some huge story lines for this season. Besides the Cavs, what are you eager to see? I want to see how/if the Bulls bounce back with a healthy Rose, and some of the western teams like Portland & Phoenix.
I'll start the thread off on this high note: Boozer celebrates an And-1 basket by flexing while down 20+ to the Jazz. What a tool.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2234835-lakers-carlos-boozer-celebrates-and-one-while-down-big-in-preseason
Some huge story lines for this season. Besides the Cavs, what are you eager to see? I want to see how/if the Bulls bounce back with a healthy Rose, and some of the western teams like Portland & Phoenix.
I'll start the thread off on this high note: Boozer celebrates an And-1 basket by flexing while down 20+ to the Jazz. What a tool.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2234835-lakers-carlos-boozer-celebrates-and-one-while-down-big-in-preseason
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Oct 18, 2014 1:41am
In no particular order:friendfromlowry;1664493 wrote: Besides the Cavs, what are you eager to see?
-Rockets--to see how much losing Parsons really hurts; to see if Harden can improve defensively
-Timberwolves--pretty obvious, Wiggins + Bennett
-Bucks--can they mature and evolve into a dangerous 8 seed? the East is open, can the Bucks step in the door?
I'll edit this post as I think of more things I'm curious to see.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 18, 2014 9:11am
Congratulations ffl.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Oct 18, 2014 9:23am
Thanks. Feels good.like_that;1664518 wrote:Congratulations ffl.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 22, 2014 4:09pm
Draft lotto changes were voted down today. It's helped the Cavs in the past, so I'm glad it didn't get changed. Plus always fun to listen to Simmons QQ when the Boston doesn't get their way. Fuck him.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 23, 2014 8:06am
I wasn't sure he was worth the contract, but Eric Bledsoe looks ever better thus far. I think he will put up a few triple doubles this year, which is pretty crazy for a guy just around 6-foot (probably a bit under).
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 23, 2014 1:08pm
The Suns have a loaded backcourt with him, Dragic and Thomas.Azubuike24;1666004 wrote:I wasn't sure he was worth the contract, but Eric Bledsoe looks ever better thus far. I think he will put up a few triple doubles this year, which is pretty crazy for a guy just around 6-foot (probably a bit under).
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 23, 2014 6:52pm
I expect Morris to take another step forward now that Frye is gone. Very interested to see if/how Len develops. He was in the early #1 draft pick conversations that year.robj55;1666096 wrote:The Suns have a loaded backcourt with him, Dragic and Thomas.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 23, 2014 7:22pm
I don't see Len becoming anything other than a run of the mill big. He might be another Tyler Zeller or Kosta Koufos.Commander of Awesome;1666159 wrote:I expect Morris to take another step forward now that Frye is gone. Very interested to see if/how Len develops. He was in the early #1 draft pick conversations that year.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Oct 23, 2014 8:03pm
Nash is going to miss the entire season with nerve issues in his back.
Glad LA is paying him $9 mil to not do anything but stay injured.
Glad LA is paying him $9 mil to not do anything but stay injured.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 23, 2014 8:15pm
Lol. Just lol
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 23, 2014 8:18pm
lol good move on nash for coming back for that 9 mil.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 23, 2014 8:47pm
Lol, damn wouldn't that be a great year of work?like_that;1666181 wrote:lol good move on nash for coming back for that 9 mil.
Good for him.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 23, 2014 10:43pm
Warriors forced rookie Craft to sing Party in the USA in front of the home crowd....wearing this
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Oct 23, 2014 11:39pm
^^i think I'd retire first.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 24, 2014 11:02am
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/235306/Victor-Oladipo-Out-Indefinitely-With-Facial-Fracture
in practice? Man that's messed up.
in practice? Man that's messed up.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Oct 24, 2014 12:15pm
It will be fun to see who is worse this year: the actively-tanking Sixers or the Lakers, who have a horrible aging cast led by a fading superstar who hasn't been healthy in a couple years and who is probably already preparing his quotes/comments for when it's time to throw people under the bus. Combined with a coach who is treating the three-point shot like it's an unforgivable sin and these guys should be pure "unintentional comedy" entertainment for the next few months.wildcats20;1666170 wrote:Nash is going to miss the entire season with nerve issues in his back.
Glad LA is paying him $9 mil to not do anything but stay injured.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Oct 24, 2014 1:34pm
Kobe ruined the Lakers. He's way overpaid for his actual value on the court and no one wants to play with an old man as their leader who's entirely washed up.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 24, 2014 1:35pm
Too bad failhook doesn't post here any more. Would love to see him defend Kobe and Tebow now.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Oct 24, 2014 1:38pm
Unless you're of the mindset of Jeannie Buss, in which case every player in the league who doesn't is just a big loser. Big losers who will all win more games than him this year, but big losers because...sleeper;1666408 wrote:Kobe ruined the Lakers. He's way overpaid for his actual value on the court and no one wants to play with an old man as their leader who's entirely washed up.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 24, 2014 1:43pm
Said no one ever.like_that;1666409 wrote:Too bad failhook doesn't post here any more.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Oct 24, 2014 3:01pm
like_that;1666409 wrote:Too bad failhook doesn't post here any more. Would love to see him defend Kobe and Tebow now.
You guys know Wilt had a 50 inch vertical...Commander of Awesome;1666416 wrote:Said no one ever.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Oct 24, 2014 3:19pm
He really did. That massive deal crippled them.sleeper;1666408 wrote:Kobe ruined the Lakers. He's way overpaid for his actual value on the court and no one wants to play with an old man as their leader who's entirely washed up.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Oct 24, 2014 4:13pm
I mean Tim Duncan makes less than half of what Kobe does and is still extremely valuable on the court. And guess what, its no surprise the Spurs are the favorites year in year out. Kobe took the money instead of focusing on winning which is stupid considering at this point his legacy should be all that matters.Automatik;1666448 wrote:He really did. That massive deal crippled them.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Oct 24, 2014 10:52pm
Players should be able to do both. Shouldn't have to sacrifice money to win