Looks like a great class especially if the international players come out next year. Now the only question is who the Bobcats will take with the 4th pick next summer.
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2013 Mar NBA Season lOT| Change This Face, Be Happy, Enjoy it!
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LegendofJoe
Member
They put a great International squad together this year, should be a great game.
Nope. Then again I don't expect Jeff Green to have the game of his life again.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
It often doesn't mean anything.
But it should be cool.
(Kanter on his way to fulfilling that domination he showed though)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=14947734&highlight=#post14947734
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=14948848&highlight=#post14948848
Most of it is imageshacked, but you get the idea.
There is no chance in hell this will happen.
Justin Timberlake
Member
I'm torn on the Lakers' situation right now. On the one hand, I want them to get the 8th seed so we can embarrass them in the playoffs, and on the other I think it'd be fucking hilarious for them to miss the playoffs, especially with all the #countOnKobe bullshit and their stacked ass roster.
But who do I want to replace them? Facing the Jazz is boring because we did it last season ... Spurs + Jazz-age get along so well that none of us will really shit talk either. But, at the same time, its a lot easier for me to root for them to make the playoffs alongside Jeff / dieHard / IWMTB than for the Lakers/Mavs. Besides, they've got some cool young talent.
The Mavs are the other option, but I'm not sure if beating them will yield much satisfaction this year; they're really bad. Its kinda the middle ground between the Lakers and the Jazz: beating them is not quite as sweet as the Lakers, but I won't take any special joy out of them missing/making the playoffs.
Its so hard to choose
But who do I want to replace them? Facing the Jazz is boring because we did it last season ... Spurs + Jazz-age get along so well that none of us will really shit talk either. But, at the same time, its a lot easier for me to root for them to make the playoffs alongside Jeff / dieHard / IWMTB than for the Lakers/Mavs. Besides, they've got some cool young talent.
The Mavs are the other option, but I'm not sure if beating them will yield much satisfaction this year; they're really bad. Its kinda the middle ground between the Lakers and the Jazz: beating them is not quite as sweet as the Lakers, but I won't take any special joy out of them missing/making the playoffs.
Its so hard to choose
Come on now, we all want to watch the Lakers in the 8th spot get fed directly into the playoff wood chipper that is the Spurs. Anything else is not nearly as good.
Getting a chubby thinking about Timmy D dunking on Dwight repeatedly when the Lakers D fails to fill in his weak side every other play.
reggieandTFE
Member
http://wgntv.com/2013/03/26/derrick-rose-plays-1-on-1-in-bulls-practice/
Rose's jumper does not look improved and he can barely drive by Daequan Cook. Shut him down.
Rose's jumper does not look improved and he can barely drive by Daequan Cook. Shut him down.
ratcliffja
Member
So you figure they keep Millsap and dump Jefferson? If so, do they start Kanter and/or move Millsap or Favors to center? With the way Jefferson's been playing lately, I can't imagine that they'd want to keep him.
Justin Timberlake
Member
A 37 year old Tim Duncan beasting on this generation's "best" big would be pretty damn sweet, I admit. I loved it last year with Blake, and it'd be even better with Dwight.
hrm
Duncan has had his share of good dunks this year surprisingly. It's possible!
Sho_Nuff82
Member
I don't understand the D'Antoni scapegoating. If dude was coaching the Grizz or the Clippers or even the Hawks, do you think they'd be in danger of missing the playoffs?
Three of the Lakers starters have very high basketball iq, at some point talent and wisdom should overcome blatant coaching deficiencies. That is, if you actually have talent. The Lakers have been a lottery team (record wise) with their original starting 5, and above average during various injury periods. Surely someone has to have the splits on this.
Three of the Lakers starters have very high basketball iq, at some point talent and wisdom should overcome blatant coaching deficiencies. That is, if you actually have talent. The Lakers have been a lottery team (record wise) with their original starting 5, and above average during various injury periods. Surely someone has to have the splits on this.
So many dumb posts in that thread :lol
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
IIRC, they're 0-8 with Nash-Kobe-MWP-Pau-Dwight starting.
Favors is a pure center so Millsap and Favors would start together if they keep Millsap.
Or they might just run with Kanter and Favors together and not keep Millsap or Al but I'm not sure if that lineup will be quick enough against a lot of teams since both guys are centers.
So thats a yes.
Milsap can't play the 5.
Really? i always had him pegged as a 4.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Yes, he's better as a 5 and fits the position better as well.
He's pulled away from the basket too much at PF and he's not nearly as good away from the basket.
eye arr see
http://www.csnchicago.com/video_content_type/animated-derrick-rose-takes-part-1-1-drills
Dude looks healthy enough to me...but I'm still okay with waiting til next season.
Dude looks healthy enough to me...but I'm still okay with waiting til next season.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
just got tickets to the jordan all american game at barclays.... Hopefully those kids won't suck
sans_pants
avec_pénis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cIhuRGFFaQ
this 7 footer ive never heard of just declared for the draft. anyone know his story?
this 7 footer ive never heard of just declared for the draft. anyone know his story?
He scurred of the King
Can't wait for Rose to come back, primarily so the Heat can have some kind of real competition in the East. Depending on what the Bulls team looks like next year.
Can't wait for Rose to come back, primarily so the Heat can have some kind of real competition in the East. Depending on what the Bulls team looks like next year.
I don't get this... A more stacked, MVP Rose led Bulls team lost to a way less deep Heat team 4-1.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Looks skinny as heck.
What was the Knicks record last season and what's their record since firing Pringles?
The teams you mentioned have mostly the same rosters as previous seasons. They could ignore their coach and stick to their old systems. The Lakers have 7 returning players, including D-Leaguers Ebank and Morris. Jordan Hill also played only a handful of games last season.
He's one of the worst coaches in the league and that's a fact. Coaches are also the easiest part of a team to fix since there are plenty of capable coaches looking for a job.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Poll: Would Faker fans swap VDN and D'Antoni right now?
Y / N
Y / N
That isn't Rose; he is smiling, laughing, and yelling in that video. Rose does not have those emotions.
It's been long enough since Rose has been out, and other players like Noah have developed quite a bit, the outcome could be less lopsided now. And like I said, I think the Bulls need to look a little different next year to really become a threat. So we'll see.
I still think the Heat would take them. I'm just saying it would at least be competitive.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Noah may have developed- but so has Lebron, and now the Heat have Batts and Allen while the Bulls are down Asik.
Syphon Filter
Member
get ready for Charles trollin knicks.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
eeew, TNT B team is on.
I suppose you're right. Who am I kidding. The Heat will continue to cancel out all other teams in the East for the foreseeable future.
Thats not necessarily true.
But the bulls ownership have made it known that they don't intend to spend to upgrade.
And they really need to.
How are they going to spend to upgrade when they're way over the cap?
ThisWreckage
Banned
The Jazz should have traded away both Millsap and Jefferson, drafted a PG, and developed Favors and Kanter. Especially since the playoffs look unlikely.
And yes, the Lakers have awful chemistry issues. To this day, I still have no idea why they went out and got Nash. Nash really has to be kicking himself for signing there. It's funny how Gasol and Nash have turned into spot up shooters when Kobe gets in trouble. I don't want to hear Lakers fans bitch about Pringles because it was very likely Kobe's idea to bring him aboard given their history.
Dwight Howard making veiled threats toward David Lee in the media strikes me as completely immature and the league should fine his stupid ass.
And yes, the Lakers have awful chemistry issues. To this day, I still have no idea why they went out and got Nash. Nash really has to be kicking himself for signing there. It's funny how Gasol and Nash have turned into spot up shooters when Kobe gets in trouble. I don't want to hear Lakers fans bitch about Pringles because it was very likely Kobe's idea to bring him aboard given their history.
Dwight Howard making veiled threats toward David Lee in the media strikes me as completely immature and the league should fine his stupid ass.
The Frankman
Banned
No Tyson Chandler tonight and tomorrow in Memphis. 
Boston gonna get that work. *wink*
RedAssedApe
Banned
ugly game so far. someone score already
The Frankman
Banned
Knicks are getting THE WIDEST of wide open shots and missing. Hilarious.
Syphon Filter
Member
boring game.
The Frankman
Banned
This better not get worse, too soon for shameball guys.
EDIT: Tina Cervasio with her TNT debut!
EDIT: Tina Cervasio with her TNT debut!
Amnesty Boozer.
The Frankman
Banned
What are you trying to do, flatline Soulplaya?