Around the NBA: Regular Season Edition

Post #1 » by **Nolan** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:33 am

New season new thread.

Discuss away!

Post #2 » by **Nolan** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:34 am

I'm so happy that the Cav's lost "one of the biggest sporting events ever".

imagump1313 · Post #3 » by **imagump1313** » Sat Nov 1, 2014 7:01 pm

I really don't see anyone in the NBA being an overwhelming powerhouse this year, including the Spurs. I don't think we are winning a title this year but If we were ever going to repeat as champions I think this is the best opportunity by far. Everyone in the league seems to be scrambling and I don't care how good James is, he has already proven that he can't win a title without huge contributions from a supporting cast which Cleveland has yet to prove.

A lot will change by April but as of right now I don't see any clear cut favorites.

Post #4 » by **Nolan** » Sun Nov 2, 2014 12:42 am

imagump1313 wrote:I really don't see anyone in the NBA being an overwhelming powerhouse this year, including the Spurs. I don't think we are winning a title this year but If we were ever going to repeat as champions I think this is the best opportunity by far. Everyone in the league seems to be scrambling and I don't care how good James is, he has already proven that he can't win a title without huge contributions from a supporting cast which Cleveland has yet to prove.

A lot will change by April but as of right now I don't see any clear cut favorites.

I feel the same. The Thunder have some serious injury issues, I still don't believe in the Clippers, the Bulls look alright but without a 100% Rose I can't see them making much noise, and Houston's Houston.

imagump1313 · Post #5 » by **imagump1313** » Mon Nov 3, 2014 8:51 pm

Seeing what Kobe Bryant is going through in LA is priceless. Such sweet justice for one of the league's total dicks. From the couple of games I have seen this year, I predict he will injure himself and not see the end of the season anyway.

ChosunX · Post #6 » by **ChosunX** » Tue Nov 4, 2014 7:49 pm

Nolan wrote:I'm so happy that the Cav's lost "one of the biggest sporting events ever".

I feel sorry for Blatt for ending up with that egomaniac. I always pictured him as a potential future coach for the Spurs.

Post #7 » by **Nolan** » Wed Nov 5, 2014 5:07 pm

ChosunX wrote:
Nolan wrote:I'm so happy that the Cav's lost "one of the biggest sporting events ever".

I feel sorry for Blatt for ending up with that egomaniac. I always pictured him as a potential future coach for the Spurs.

Agreed. I have a feeling that this isn't going to end well for Blatt.

Post #8 » by **Nolan** » Thu Nov 6, 2014 5:29 am

I love Draymond Green.

Donald Kaufman · Post #9 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Thu Nov 6, 2014 1:38 pm

I want the Cavs to fail. People hated the Heatles but somehow this team - despite having potentially more unlikeable players - gets a free pass.

What they need to prepare for is that 29 other teams will be playing their hearts out to beat them. The Jazz looked like they won the title after their win.

Donald Kaufman · Post #10 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Thu Nov 6, 2014 1:41 pm

imagump1313 wrote:I really don't see anyone in the NBA being an overwhelming powerhouse this year, including the Spurs. I don't think we are winning a title this year but If we were ever going to repeat as champions I think this is the best opportunity by far. Everyone in the league seems to be scrambling and I don't care how good James is, he has already proven that he can't win a title without huge contributions from a supporting cast which Cleveland has yet to prove.

A lot will change by April but as of right now I don't see any clear cut favorites.

It's still early but I would tend to agree. We're the only team that brought their core back. We brought back everyone. Every other contender scrambled to add pieces, except OKC who have a cheapskate GM that signed Anthony Morrow.

I think GSW has the best chance to make that next step. Their core has been together a while now and Kerr seems a good fit for this team.

SPURt · Post #11 » by **SPURt** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 2:17 am

That was awful smh

Post #12 » by **-Sammy-** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 7:24 pm

I'm enjoying the Laker saga more than I can express. Watching that team fail, and watching its fanbase subsequently either make excuses or just get angry, is rather pleasant.

Post #13 » by **-Sammy-** » Fri Nov 7, 2014 7:27 pm

imagump1313 wrote:I really don't see anyone in the NBA being an overwhelming powerhouse this year, including the Spurs. I don't think we are winning a title this year but If we were ever going to repeat as champions I think this is the best opportunity by far. Everyone in the league seems to be scrambling and I don't care how good James is, he has already proven that he can't win a title without huge contributions from a supporting cast which Cleveland has yet to prove.

A lot will change by April but as of right now I don't see any clear cut favorites.

I agree... it's going to be a good year for parity in the league.

Sadly, I also agree about the Spurs. I think we'll be in the mix, but last year's team was a team of destiny. I actually have the Clippers coming out of the West this year. I hope I'm wrong!

Donald Kaufman · Post #14 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sat Nov 8, 2014 2:05 am

The NBA world has gone topsy-turvy. The Kings and Clippers are relevant and the Lakers suck.

Post #15 » by **-Sammy-** » Sat Nov 8, 2014 7:56 pm

Donald Kaufman wrote:The NBA world has gone topsy-turvy. The Kings and Clippers are relevant and the Lakers suck.

It's different, but it's glorious, isn't it? Every day that the Lakers are awful and the Clippers are good, an angel gets his wings.

Phreak50 · Post #16 » by **Phreak50** » Sun Nov 9, 2014 5:25 am

James 'I am the best player in the game' Harden is shooting 39% fg through 7 games.

I can only laugh really.

Post #17 » by **-Sammy-** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:09 am

Phreak50 wrote:James 'I am the best player in the game' Harden is shooting 39% fg through 7 games.

I can only laugh really.

Kobe-esque.

Donald Kaufman · Post #18 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:06 am

Phreak50 wrote:James 'I am the best player in the game' Harden is shooting 39% fg through 7 games.

I can only laugh really.

I'm no Harden fan - me might be my least favorite player to watch, along with his teammate Duhwight - but he is having an amazing year. To me, his FG% is a symptom of his astronomically high usage rate and what looks like actual effort on the defensive end for a change. There's no question he's an early favorite for MVP.

Post #19 » by **Nolan** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:34 am

It's scary how good Anthony Davis is. The dudes averaging 25 and 13 with 4 blocks and 2.5 steals a game. Imagine what he could do with some teammates that actually try to give him the ball?

Post #20 » by **Nolan** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:37 am

Denver's bad, like really really bad. Portland just scored 84 points in the first half against them. I wonder how long of a leash Shaw has, I bet they're really regreting letting Karl walk now.