In the Western Conference? THIS LAL team? lol well it certainly would surprise me
Unless I'm missing the sarcasm
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In the Western Conference? THIS LAL team? lol well it certainly would surprise me
Unless I'm missing the sarcasm
Ninja Scooter
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Lakers need everything to go right just to contend for a 7th/8th seed. That's the ceiling. I'm talking like 70+ games of 25/5/5 ball from Kobe, just to reach that.
Locke Lamora
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Dirk :3 Glad he's doing okay after his hip injury.
"They were saying I've got fresh legs,'' Nowitzki said, joking about his success. "(But) at 36, I don't think there's such a thing as 'fresh legs.'"
Pretty awesome though. Last season Dirk struggled with his (lack of) leg strength. Looking forward to this season. Within the next 2 seasons Dirk hopefully will get his 30,000 career points.
"They were saying I've got fresh legs,'' Nowitzki said, joking about his success. "(But) at 36, I don't think there's such a thing as 'fresh legs.'"
Pretty awesome though. Last season Dirk struggled with his (lack of) leg strength. Looking forward to this season. Within the next 2 seasons Dirk hopefully will get his 30,000 career points.
Soon Carlos Boozer will be on the Mount Rushmore of Great Lakers Big Men
MetalFearSolid
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Again will say it again. Pistons are a playoff team in the East. Impressed with what they did against the Wiz. I wonder which odd team is out. Probably Pacers. Pistons ball movement, and front court just too good probably top 3 in the East easily.
Cavs, Bulls and Heat will be top 3 surely?
I want some of your shit man, but its the east so its possible I guess.
Lakers suck now
CherryWoodFuton
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I'm ready for 1st option Bosh and the corpses of Wade,Birdman,Deng, and Granger yay
Chuck talking about retiring from TNT after his contract is up? I was incredibly sad, but then he said his next goal is to run a team, and I'm all for seeing that. Just get as many interviews as you can while he's doing it.
The biggest take away for me is that they're running actual offensive sets and plays, it's amazing. Actually utilizing Bogut too.
MetalFearSolid
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Top 3 was referring to the frontcourt. Van Gundy bringing Josh Smith off the bench turning him into a passing and efficient scoring big is going to be huge.They can easily be 5-8 seeds.
NoctisVsStar
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NBA Gaf i need your wisdom, so me and my friends have a yearly nba fantasy its a 12 man group and the money is looking quite lovely for the winner! now my question is that i have the 3rd overall pick in this year draft and we have until the oct 26 to think about who are we going to draft.
My dilemma is that i have no idea on who to pick since im taking several things into account which are:
1) LBJ most likely getting picked 1st overall with KD out its a no brainer.
2) i don't think my friend will hold on KD for two months ( or longer we do play with the IR option) so my personal feeling he will pick cp3 since he has a major hard-on on the dude and maybe westbrook... i don't have a read on the dude but those are most likely his options. * Note he drafted westbrook last year when he was due to miss like 6-8 weeks last year and he came back early, so the gamble paid off.
3) Here's my thinking so far: with KD out i have a feeling westbrook is going to have major numbers being number1/alpha dog option on the team. But my heart tells me to go with A.Davis since he provides numbers across several categories and we play on the basis of who wins the most cats during the week, but my head tells me hes injury prone and with Omer Asik in the starting lineup i think his rebs numbers might drop.
My options so far are the following:
1) westbrook.
2) A.Davis
3) Cp3
4) S.Curry
guys what do you think? guide me
My dilemma is that i have no idea on who to pick since im taking several things into account which are:
1) LBJ most likely getting picked 1st overall with KD out its a no brainer.
2) i don't think my friend will hold on KD for two months ( or longer we do play with the IR option) so my personal feeling he will pick cp3 since he has a major hard-on on the dude and maybe westbrook... i don't have a read on the dude but those are most likely his options. * Note he drafted westbrook last year when he was due to miss like 6-8 weeks last year and he came back early, so the gamble paid off.
3) Here's my thinking so far: with KD out i have a feeling westbrook is going to have major numbers being number1/alpha dog option on the team. But my heart tells me to go with A.Davis since he provides numbers across several categories and we play on the basis of who wins the most cats during the week, but my head tells me hes injury prone and with Omer Asik in the starting lineup i think his rebs numbers might drop.
My options so far are the following:
1) westbrook.
2) A.Davis
3) Cp3
4) S.Curry
guys what do you think? guide me
MetalFearSolid
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So why are you considering all those players over Melo??
CP3 exception and maybe Westbrook
CP3 exception and maybe Westbrook
Dream Wanderer
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Westbrook has had injuries before and Brooks is going to run him into the ground--the stats will be there but he's an injury risk.
Anthony Davis is the best bet.
Anthony Davis is the best bet.
NoctisVsStar
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that's what im thinking, although Westbrook is probably going to go HAM no doubt.. you know whats funny last night i did a few mock drafts and Leonard sealing is quite high i was shocked to be honest. Dont get me wrong hes great but if he was just a lil more consistent he would be a great pick 2nd round that is..the steals are there tho
A.Davis is a problem no doubt, i like steph but i can always get korver in later rounds for a 3-point specialist (Beal was my choice but the injury bug ;/)..my heart is torn tho
Melo doesnt provide much outside from points it's not like he's a bonafide double double guy, the way our fantasy is set up is by different cat..the more a player can provide the better. for instance thats why love was a beast in fantasy leagues he covers too much areas 3 pointers, rebs, points, FG, FT etc Josh Smith is a great fantasy player but that FG% and FT% kills it for me..melo at best is a 7 pick
I think the wiz have a shot at the top 3 health depending across the board. I don't think the heat will be that great to be honest. I expect the increased work load will hurt Wade in a big way. Bosh can pick up some of the slack, but not really. Their defense also is going to suffer in a major way without Bron.
lovely ladies
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He's been playing well in preseason? He looked a little lost during summer league.
I agree Wiz definitely has a chance. They are probably my most favorite team from the East right now
Ninja Scooter
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lol what was this bullshit?
CherryWoodFuton
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He's been meh. He needs to stop camping the corner 3 and his vertical is broken. James Ennis impressed me the most out of all the Heat players.
My top 5 for the East are.
1. Bulls
2. Cavs
3. Wizards
4. Heat
5. Toronto
6-8 is going to be a toss up but I feel like the Hawks, Hornets and Pacers all have a chance to land in those spots with the Hornets having the most potential to move up and the Pacers with the most chance to move down.
My next in would probably be the Nets since they are getting back Brook Lopez but a lot is tbd with Hollins at the helm.
I have a feeling this might be the first year in a while every east playoff team is actually above .500 which is kind of exciting for once.
1. Bulls
2. Cavs
3. Wizards
4. Heat
5. Toronto
6-8 is going to be a toss up but I feel like the Hawks, Hornets and Pacers all have a chance to land in those spots with the Hornets having the most potential to move up and the Pacers with the most chance to move down.
My next in would probably be the Nets since they are getting back Brook Lopez but a lot is tbd with Hollins at the helm.
I have a feeling this might be the first year in a while every east playoff team is actually above .500 which is kind of exciting for once.
lol what was this bullshit?
The only team to actually make the Spurs sweat last year.
Heat? I'm figuring that the Wizards, Hornets, and Raptors will finish ahead of the Heat.
Gully State
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Jason Williams Playing at Orlando Pro-AM at the age of 38
His speed and quickness are gone but the skills are still there...
For comparison- Still on of my favorite mixtapes.
His speed and quickness are gone but the skills are still there...
For comparison- Still on of my favorite mixtapes.
Yeah Wizards for sure. Hornets? I don't see it, yet. Raptors might be able to do it too, I agree. But I'm betting Heat will at least be in the Top 5.
of course all of this can change as I see how the regular season is unfolding
Gordon0Freeman
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Any ballers here or anyone with great knowledge on basketball shoes? I'm in an inter mural league for my college. I usually play in running shoes, I prefer low tops and it's much more comfortable and I feel I can fly around the court much more fluidly despite all the safety hazards. But I play in them usually in just pick up ball which are obviously much shorter games than the 20 min halves we're playing which is why I'm not using them. I just bought some bball shoes though and have played in them for my first couple of games. I feel sluggish in them moving around on the court. They're high tops too so I fucked up there too since I hate high tops. Feel like my ankles are cemented into the shoe.
So any good basketball shoes anyone can recommend that are light and low tops? Kobe zooms maybe? Not that it matters but my left foot is 3/4 of an inch bigger than my right foot.
So any good basketball shoes anyone can recommend that are light and low tops? Kobe zooms maybe? Not that it matters but my left foot is 3/4 of an inch bigger than my right foot.
Ninja Scooter
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Kobe's are good but have gotten expensive. There are a lower priced (well $120 is still high) option called the Kobe Venomenon but I don't know how good they are.
Gordon0Freeman
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Alright cool I'll check em out. Don't matter what shoes I wear I always get blisters at the bottom of both my feet so if anything I risk it with my running shoes. Thanks
Lee Chaolan
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Kevin Love has been killing it so far with the Cavs.
Yeah, I know it's only the preseason, but holy hell this guy is going to create massive damage when LeBron and Kyrie are fully healthy and he has even more wide open space and looks.
Yeah, I know it's only the preseason, but holy hell this guy is going to create massive damage when LeBron and Kyrie are fully healthy and he has even more wide open space and looks.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
To the guy asking fantasy basketball advice. Take Anthony Davis if he is available. You could make a strong argument he should be the number 1 overall pick considering LeBron is in a new system (and might defer to the youth on his team) and KD is injured.
Yeah Wizards for sure. Hornets? I don't see it, yet. Raptors might be able to do it too, I agree. But I'm betting Heat will at least be in the Top 5.
of course all of this can change as I see how the regular season is unfolding
nah, too many good defenses for the Heat to get through in the east and Wade doesn't have the luxury of taking it easy this season. I'd be very surprised if the Heat finished in the top 5 and I'd be very surprised if the Hornets don't finish above the Heat. young guys still developing, our second year in a while with the same coach, our defense (that finished 6th in the league last season, I believe, after finishing close to last the season prior) got better with Lance, our offense got better with Lance as well. if we can get some chemistry going with Lance in we'll be a top 4 threat for sure.
Anything Kobe will give you a close to the ground feel and low cut at the expense of less cushioning. Note that Venomenons are the "outdoor" version of Kobe's line that have a tougher rubber and different grip pattern. You can still use them indoors of course. Also note that Kobes generally run narrow, especially around the toebox. You might actually appreciate that as you have to go half size up for your larger left foot, which will at least keep the smaller right one snug.
A lot of newer shoes are high cut only on the sides. A now year old shoe like the Lebron XI has high wings on the ankle but the back/achilles is cutout to feel like a low/mid cut. Very few guys actually play in their Lebrons but the few that do (like me) will initially find it very high off the ground but once that midsole/cushion insert gets broken in and flattened a little your feet will be very close to the ground. Try pulling out the insole at a store and you'll see exactly what I mean. With the new XII just out you can find great deals on the XI, with the least popular colorways hitting $60.
Zoom Crusaders, and Zoom Run the ones are good options explicitly designed for low cut, high court feel. If you don't mind a midcut (that looks high) with great cushioning try the Jordan Super Fly 2 or 3 (2 for cheap, 3 for $$) that are basically the poor man's Jordan XX8, because they have an arguably better flight plate that the XX8 introduced but with cheaper (and actually more durable) upper materials. Super Fly 2's released at $120 new, but can be had around $60 or less at outlets.
Hyperdunks are great but low cuts are extremely rare as you'd basically have to find a model from 2 years ago. Recent Hyper* models are only high cut (but feel more like mids, especially if you don't lace up all the way).
I used to play exclusively in mid and low cut shoes, being short and playing point most my life. Now at 32 with plantar fasciitis (due to being flatfooted, bowlegged, and heelstriking), I've had to change my shoe choices completely. Now I find that with my wide feet and need for maximum support and cushioning I can only play in Lebron's and Jordan's line.
Good luck finding great shoes, as taking care of your feet is very important if you want to keep playing at a decent level until your later years. Wear both shoes when trying them on and do some jumping jacks, hops, pivots, etc in them even if people might stare.
Kobe's are probably your best option. Its probably one of the lightest kicks out there. You can also try UA's anatomix spawn low. It's also pretty light and cheap.
For me I prefer lebron soldier for overall performance. It's light and the grip is really good.
Gordon0Freeman
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Appreciate JP and Kagete
Is lebron playing tonight? That's gonna determine if I go to class or not
Is lebron playing tonight? That's gonna determine if I go to class or not
Too bad this guy isn't playing this year. Shaqtin a fool is waiting for you bruh.
http://8points9seconds.com/2014/10/14/lebron-james-will-play-vs-pacers-wednesday/
Yes he is.
Gordon0Freeman
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Coo no class for me
Guess so since both Sixers and Jazz vids were uploaded same day
A team that has cole, Wade, Granger, Deng and Bosh as their starting 5 with a really good looking bench on Ennis, Chalmers, birdman, Napier and mcroberts is not a top 5?
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