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[shira]

Knick fans just salty cause they stuck with Amare instead of Zbo

I'm sure zbo will get injured

 

[Herpes Reasons]

what happened

of course im blacked out so i cant watch shit.

lakers back on directv.
im just throwing it on your face.
see you on sunday chump.

 

[giri]

I'm sure zbo will get injured

Hope not.

Injuries really are their worst enemy at the moment. If they can stay healthy, they really really should make a deep playoff run.

Them and the clippers are the only 2 teams out west that seem to have their shit in order at the moment. The rest of the west seem to be still sorting themselves out.

 

[Pkaz01]

I could see a clippers Grizzlies WCF man that would be such a good match up. They fucking hate eachother

 

[BobLoblaw]

I could see a clippers Grizzlies WCF man that would be such a good match up. They fucking hate eachother

Like I said before, there are only two teams that could probably take the Grizzlies in a 7 game series - the Clippers and the Spurs. We get pass them and we're heading to the finals.

 

[shira]

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Dangit

 

[diehard]

your ass was a Blazers fan, quit saying "we".

there is like 1 legit Grizzlies fan here.

Jazz will challenge the Grizzlies.

as soon as they start letting us play every game at home.

 

[Pkaz01]

your ass was a Blazers fan, quit saying "we".

there is like 1 legit Grizzlies fan here.

Jazz will challenge the Grizzlies.

as soon as they start letting us play every game at home.

how bout the jazz try beating the fucking 76ers who lost to the pistons and not fucking up my parlay

 

[diehard]

how bout the jazz try beating the fucking 76ers who lost to the pistons and not fucking up my parlay

here's is a hint for future picks:

Jazz @ somebody ? take the somebody.

 

[giri]

I could see a clippers Grizzlies WCF man that would be such a good match up. They fucking hate eachother

Yeah, Clippers and OKC really hate Grizz. Don't like how physical they play.

your ass was a Blazers fan, quit saying "we".

there is like 1 legit Grizzlies fan here.

Jazz will challenge the Grizzlies.

as soon as they start letting us play every game at home.

There's 2 legit grizz fans. bgassassin and.....

But yeah, Jazz are one of the few teams as big as the grizz.

 

[Pkaz01]

here's is a hint for future picks:

Jazz @ somebody ? take the somebody.

i've actually noticed that for the jazz and the nuggets. Must be really annoying when you know you have the better team.

Yeah, Clippers and OKC really hate Grizz. Don't like how physical they play.

I think this is the year the grizz get past those two teams if they face eachother in playoffs. Hopefully no injuries get in the way this time.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

considering the lakers always get their man

I am not sure this helps D'antoni one iota.... on the flip side at least they aren't targeting Melo.

 

[WesternHeretic]

considering the lakers always get their man

I am not sure this helps D'antoni one iota.... on the flip side at least they aren't targeting Melo.

I remember Simmons talking about this a few days ago on his podcast. Don't see how either side says no. I think Steve Kerr said the same thing.

 

[iamshadowlark]

considering the lakers always get their man

I am not sure this helps D'antoni one iota.... on the flip side at least they aren't targeting Melo.

When does Pau expire? I really don't see the hawks wanting to get older. I don't think Ferry would bite.

 

[WesternHeretic]

When does Pau expire? I really don't see the hawks wanting to get older. I don't think Ferry would bite.

I think he has one more year after this year. So if that does happen ATL gets him for one more year, instead of risking losing Josh Smith for nothing.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

I think he has one more year after this year. So if that does happen ATL gets him for one more year, instead of risking losing Josh Smith for nothing.

yeah... though another team might block it though more likely another team will be needed to help lubricate the deal as the lakers go about raping the Hawks.

 

[Shadow780]

Horford is better, but that's reaching for the moon.

 

[iamshadowlark]

I think he has one more year after this year. So if that does happen ATL gets him for one more year, instead of risking losing Josh Smith for nothing.

Josh Smith for Pau is pretty much losing him for nothing. They can get way better deals.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

Josh Smith for Pau is pretty much losing him for nothing. They can get way better deals.

elaborate please with some scenarios?

 

[iamshadowlark]

elaborate please with some scenarios?

Pau's old and flabby, and he's owed 19 mill next year. He really has no place on a rebuilding team like the Hawks. They want young talent and good picks, they can certainly get some of that with Smith, if he doesn't re-up.

Danny did one of the most underrated GM jobs last offseason by getting rid of dead weight/failed experiments like JJ and Williams. Next year they will have only 16mill on the books, so they are primed to make a big splash if the chance comes. ATL isn't really a sports town, but its far closer to big market than a small one. It'll be interesting. GA is my second home so I always hope for the best for the Hawks/Braves/Falcons.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

Pau's old and flabby, and he's owed 19 mill next year. He really has no place on a rebuilding team like the Hawks. They want young talent and good picks, they can certainly get some of that with Smith, if he doesn't re-up.

Danny did one of the most underrated GM jobs last offseason by getting rid of dead weight/failed experiments like JJ and Williams. Next year they will have only 16mill on the books, so they are primed to make a big splash if the chance comes. ATL isn't really a sports town, but its far closer to big market than a small one. It'll be interesting. GA is my second home so I always hope for the best for the Hawks/Braves/Falcons.

fair enough though they i don't see them letting him just walk unless they really have become extremely cheap.

 

[giri]

fair enough though they i don't see them letting him just walk unless they really have become extremely cheap.

They won't let him walk

But he's highly valued.

They could get some decent pieces back in a trade.

Teams like, houston & boston will be very interested. Probably Chicago too.

 

[jjasper]

There's 2 legit grizz fans. bgassassin and.....

Yeah but he disappeared last year and hardly comes by. Game was fun last night. Although the 3rd quarter went on too long and had probably the most boring 18-1 run in basketball history.

 

[Adam Blade]

Yeah but he disappeared last year and hardly comes by. Game was fun last night. Although the 3rd quarter went on too long and had probably the most boring 18-1 run in basketball history.

Clips-Grizz WCF would be a bloodbath.

 

[pilonv1]

FSN talking up Josh Howard. His all-star appearance was already mentioned.

Yeah, that kind of year so far.

I enjoyed Howard and Williams hitting shots early. Meant they would chuck for the rest of the game and miss.

 

[Adam Blade]

I enjoyed Howard and Williams hitting shots early. Meant they would chuck for the rest of the game and miss.

How bad would the Pups be without Drago?

 

[pilonv1]

How bad would the Pups be without Drago?

Raptors Good

 

[jjasper]

Clips-Grizz WCF would be a bloodbath.

Yeah it would. Maybe we could cut down on the fourth quarter chokes this year.

 

[Nobility]

Back on top, don't mess with the best.

Grizz scare me, the West will be deadly and brutal come playoff time.

 

[LegendofJoe]

The Wolves are going to be nasty when they get their team back too. They've got a legit 10 man rotation. Get your asses back on the court Love, Rubio, Pek, and Barea.

Also, this year's rookie class is the best since 2008.

Davis
Lillard
MKG
Barnes
Drummond
Shved
Waiters
Crowder
Zeller
Sullinger

Have all made big contributions so far this year. And that's not even counting the guys who have either been hurt or haven't had much playing time.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

I remember Simmons talking about this a few days ago on his podcast. Don't see how either side says no. I think Steve Kerr said the same thing.

Uhh, because Pau is a completely terrible fit for the Hawks and murders their cap space for next year while being worse than Josh Smith.

 

[Smokey]

lakers back on directv.
im just throwing it on your face.
see you on sunday chump.

Asik gonna go to work

more specifically i hope somehow asik is caught ona defensive rotation and backhands paula

 

[Adam Blade]

Raptors Good

Mama mia.

Yeah it would. Maybe we could cut down on the fourth quarter chokes this year.

We'll see.

So, which teams are the legit title contenders this year?


cHeat
5pur5
Blunder
Mehmphis
Pauper Clips


Am I missing anyone else?

Edit: Should probably take the Clips off, since they're only good enough for a seventh seed, if I recall correctly.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

When Crawful declines to his normal percentages, I think you're going to be pretty sad, Adam.

 

[h3ro]

cHeat
5pur5
Blunder
Mehmphis
Pauper Clips


Am I missing anyone else?

...

 

[charsace]

I didnt know the Knicks were a college team. Makes sense now.

That would make this year's Lakers squad a low level AAU team then right?

 

[theignoramus]

I've been shouting best-gasol longer than you've been on gaf!

aight. but dont get hoodwinked by dat junior tag boi, I been on gaf for a good minute

 

[iamshadowlark]

Crawfords numbers now aren't really that far ahead of his ATL/NY numbers. Again, Portland was a horrible fit for him. Combined with the fact that defense is quite a bit weaker in the west.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Crawfords numbers now aren't really that far ahead of his ATL/NY numbers. Again, Portland was a horrible fit for him. Combined with the fact that defense is quite a bit weaker in the west.

He's shooting 51% after having one season ever where shot over 42% and 42% from three after having one season ever where he over 36% from three.

 

[Adam Blade]

When Crawful declines to his normal percentages, I think you're going to be pretty sad, Adam.

It's not just Based Crawgod...

...

Like I remember any histo.

 

[theignoramus]

He's shooting 51% after having one season ever where shot over 42% and 42% from three after having one season ever where he over 36% from three.

he worked on his game this summer, and he can operate with prolly the best floor spacing he's had in his career. I doubt he shoots lower than 45% from the field.

 

[iamshadowlark]

He's shooting 51% after having one season ever where shot over 42% and 42% from three after having one season ever where he over 36% from three.

I already said his percentages would probably go down, but he is taking less shots. Around 20 points is not beyond him at all. There's no telling how much his FG% will fall, if at all, considering he will generally get to feast against weak WC defenses, mostly 2nd units. And the fact that you actually have to space the floor against the Clippers is another factor, considering you never really had to against his other teams.

All and all im pretty sure crawfords gonna have a good year, like I predicted anyway.

 

[charsace]

He's shooting 51% after having one season ever where shot over 42% and 42% from three after having one season ever where he over 36% from three.

CrawGod actually did more than play pickup games this summer.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Jazz @ Wizards tonight. Wizards might be looking forward to their first win with how bad the Jazz have played, but Al has to be due and Okafor is too small to defend him so the Jazz would have to play extra terrible to end up losing.

 

[fertygo]

If Crawford percentage down to 43-45% is that gonna really that bad?

 

[h3ro]

Like I remember any histo.

You were staring at this in the face all night.

Think neisseria.

 

[DY_nasty]

Jazz @ Wizards tonight. Wizards might be looking forward to their first win with how bad the Jazz have played, but Al has to be due and Okafor is too small to defend him so the Jazz would have to play extra terrible to end up losing.

Washington has no chance.

None.

 

[Adam Blade]

You were staring at this in the face all night.

Think neisseria.

Why you...!

 

[The Insane Dufresne]

Fuck the haters. Andre Drummond has played well so far.

He's making an impact on the defensive end with blocks and steals. And he looks ok in defensive rotations.

His game still lacks polish overall but he's showing a lot of potential.

He needs more minutes.......Jason Maxiell sucks......

 

[Mothman91]

Washington has no chance.

None.

I'm the only loserbro left.