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2013 NBA Offseason |OT2| The Rich Get Richer, The Poor Get Andrea Bargnani
- Thread starter Adam Blade
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Byakuya769
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I'm not sure where exactly I'd put the Pacers, but they did pretty damn well against the west this past season.
Going 7-9 against the west playoff teams is not what I would consider damn well.
Especially when it's 1-7 against the top 4 seeds.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
I think the Grizzlies are going to surprise a bit with how great they are next year. Their starting lineup was great, but their bench was terrible last year and I think their bench will be much better this year with Hollins gone (which should move Bayless back to doing gunner stuff he feels more comfortable with), Davis getting a full offseason to learn the Grizzlies' defense, and with Koufos being there. I could see them getting the #1 seed and I think they've mostly been projected mostly around 6th.
Then again, Conley and Gasol did play 2800 minutes each last year which is great durability which might not happen again this year.
Then again, Conley and Gasol did play 2800 minutes each last year which is great durability which might not happen again this year.
Future PhaZe
Member
I think people just like OKC and SAS much more than me.
I think both of those teams won't make the WCF.
I think both of those teams won't make the WCF.
This is slightly OT but it was mentioned a few days ago anyways
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...usiness-of-selling-schoolrelated-online-items
lol Jay Bilas singlehandedly screwing the NCAA
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...usiness-of-selling-schoolrelated-online-items
lol Jay Bilas singlehandedly screwing the NCAA
I don't really see why people are just slotting OKC into being the 1 or 2 seed. Everyone seems to forget how close the top 5 were last year with only 4 games separating OKC with the Clips and Grizz and with everyone (except Denver) getting better and them getting worse I could see them falling to 4th this year.
Terrell Pryor says, "WTF were you when I was getting in trouble, Jay?" PEACE.
I was really hoping they would pick up mo Williams as backup PG.
And a lot of this relies on Ed Davis ever fulfilling some of that promise. But i really like Ed, and he has the potential to start on that team if Z-Bo keeps declining.
But they really need to find a way to start Pondexter or Miller, cause they desperately need that spacing.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
OKC with Westbrook and Durant still had the best point differential in the entire league.
I wouldn't say that the Clips and Grizz got much better, unless you think Mike Miller's getting adamantium in his back. Clips are still playing DeAndre and Blake at the 4 and 5 in crunch time.
Which means that the only wild card that could mess with the established order is Houston. Are you ready to crown Houston without knowing if 2010 Dwight still exists? I wouldn't.
San Antonio and OKC are still 1 and 2. They're not going anywhere.
Syphon Filter
Member
OKC won't be number 2. They even lost Kmart. Nothing has been done with them this offseason.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
LOL @ NBAGAF white knighting. That was hilarious shit.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
I think people are forgetting just how much of a roll OKC were on before the start of the playoffs.
And let's not pretend Martin's a big loss either.
He gave them 14 points a game on 28 minutes and not much else. I think Reggie Jackson can replace at least 80% of that. Without the outside shooting perhaps, but I think he's a better defensive player and that makes it a wash.
Byakuya769
Member
I recalled differently, my mistake. Though your stats would kind of suggest that they dominated all other west teams, since all but two of their losses came from the top four.
Because after martin, the next most PPG is Ibaka, then a huge drop off to sefolosha. And Jacksons 3pt % is abysmal. For a team that is trying to stop doubles coming at Durant/YNB it's not promising.
I'm no martin fan, but the Thunder have gotten progressively worse the last 2 off seasons. Their depth is non-existant, the minutes are starting to rack up for Durant / YNB. And brooks is still a horrible coach.
They really need someone else on that team to step up and develop into a legitimate threat.
Don't get me wrong. I think the Pacers have improved and if playoffs Hibbert shows up this season, they'll be a force to be reckoned with.
2012 play off hibbert didn't show up for the 2012-2013 season, so i hold little hope that 2013 play offs hibbert shows up for 2013-2014.
Though it would be nice if it were otherwise. But i think they'll manage to fuck that up by trying to get too many of their wings (granger/stephenson/george) shots instead of going into hibbert and west.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Thunder don't lack for defense from the wing. But thats my point, they essentially need Lamb to step in and fill martins production. They NEED him to develop. Thats a pretty big question mark.
I also have no faith in Jackson personally. To the point i consider him entirely redundant with YNB playing.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Wtf
What do you do when your flight is canceled the night before?
Never happened to me before...
What do you do when your flight is canceled the night before?
Never happened to me before...
Dominican Power
Member
All Lamb needs to do is knock down shots.
I got them to put me up in a good hotel, had a few drinks, and passed out.
There aint really much more you can do.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
TripAdvisor says that Boston has the 3rd best pizza in the country, ahead of NYC. I've lived here for almost 10 years and I'm not seeing it.
LegendofJoe
Member
I like OKC's depth, if their young guys develop.
Westbrook/Jackson
Sefolosha/Lamb
Durant/Roberson
Ibaka/Collison/Jones
Perkins/Adams
Their bench is almost entirely made up of young, inexperienced players. IF Lamb and Adams can develop they'll have great depth all on rookie deals that won't hamstring them from dumping Perkins for an upgrade.
Westbrook/Jackson
Sefolosha/Lamb
Durant/Roberson
Ibaka/Collison/Jones
Perkins/Adams
Their bench is almost entirely made up of young, inexperienced players. IF Lamb and Adams can develop they'll have great depth all on rookie deals that won't hamstring them from dumping Perkins for an upgrade.
AND ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boozer got in shape early for this season.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...30714_1_john-paxson-tom-thibodeau-erik-murphy
And proving that he's a good guy. JLIII signed with Utah because Boozer recommended Utah to him.
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13866
Boozer got in shape early for this season.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...30714_1_john-paxson-tom-thibodeau-erik-murphy
And proving that he's a good guy. JLIII signed with Utah because Boozer recommended Utah to him.
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13866
I'm already here. I've been starting early on research, particularly cancer research. I'm hoping that after some years, we'll make some actual progress in cancer treatment.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
SOOOUUUUUUUUUUL
Hey hey.
Doesn't this prove that he's a terrible guy?
Lucas III and him won't be on speaking terms in a few months.
What? Boozer saved Lucas' life by giving him a job as his pool boy over the summer.
We have good record of developing young guys/finding good young talent, no reason to think Jackson and Lamb won't perform.
And our backup C will probably be Thabeet, although I wouldn't shed a tear if he gets cut in favor of Orton. Adams will spend the season in Tulsa.
Are you ready for the tank???
Psychological Intellect
Banned
KD is NOT NICE
and in other news, J.R Smith died his hair blonde
but Mike Woodson told him to get rid of it
LOL
and in other news, J.R Smith died his hair blonde
but Mike Woodson told him to get rid of it
Dominican Power
Member
KD is NOT NICE
LOL
and in other news, J.R Smith died his hair blonde
but Mike Woodson told him to get rid of it
Looking like Wesley Snipes in Demolition Man.
KD is NOT NICE
LOL
and in other news, J.R Smith died his hair blonde
but Mike Woodson told him to get rid of it
JR is an imposter.
As an aside, Instagram video sucks. They can't even be bothered to put volume control on their videos.
JR Smisqo
CookedChocobo
Member
Looking forward for the Knicks to be one of top seeded teams in the EAST again.
And the Knicks got better with STAT back in the rotation and with the pick ups of MWP, Beno, and Bargani.
And a healthy Shumps to start the season also.
And the Knicks got better with STAT back in the rotation and with the pick ups of MWP, Beno, and Bargani.
And a healthy Shumps to start the season also.
being top 8 in the East is something surely to be proud of
LegendofJoe
Member
I've put together a document with every team's likely 12 man rotation and surprisingly the Knicks look pretty good on paper. They're screwed if Chandler goes down, and he probably will, but they have really good backcourt depth.
CookedChocobo
Member
It's not plausible for the Knicks to place below 3rd in the East.
Assuming Melo doesnt have a season ending injury of course lol.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
Dwert pls.
Wat. They over achieved by leaps and bounds last year. To get to 3rd seed in the East you need at least 50 wins this year. They're not getting that.
You know what's not plausible for the Knicks this season? Winning anything.
theignoramus
Member
LOL, SA as the fifth spot. So wrong.
purvispisgah
Member
That didn't make a lot of sense to me either. The team was 20 seconds from the title and they didn't lose anyone. Why are they going to be significantly worse? I realize that they are getting older in key areas, but that team has been known as regular season overachievers if anything.
I think there is also a chance that Kawhi Leonard takes a large step forward this season. He was so good in the playoffs and his potential as a two-way player seems crazy high.
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