Leferd Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Media started yesterday and Training Camp begins today. Annual predictions with Vegas over/unders. Western Conference1. Golden State 67.5 Over2. Houston 55.5 Under3. San Antonio 54.5 Under4. OKC 51.5 Over5. Minnesota 48.5 Under6. Denver 45.5 Over7. Utah 40.5 Over8. LAC 43.5 Over9. Portland 42.5 Over10. New Orleans 39.5 Over11. Memphis 37.5 Under12. Dallas 35.5 Under13. LAL 33.5 Over14. Sacramento 28.5 Over15. Phoenix 28.5 UnderIt'll be a tight dogfight for the 6 through 8 seeds between Denver, Utah, LAC, Portland, and New Orleans.Meanwhile, Golden State goes 74-8 on their way to their 4th straight Western Conference trophyEC1. Boston 56.5 Over2. Cleveland 53.5 Under3. Milwaukee 47.5 Over4. Washington 47.5 Under5. Miami 43.5 Over6. Philadelphia 42.5 Over7. Toronto 48.5 Under8. Charlotte 42.5 Under9. Detroit 38.5 Over10. New York 30.5 Over11. Orlando 33.5 Under12. Brooklyn 28.5 Over13. Indiana 31.5 Under14. Atlanta 25.5 Under15. Chicago 21.5 OverThe Process finally starts to show good dividendsin Phila. LeBron's Finals streak ends before he takes his talent to Hollywood (not literally).Boston beats Milwaukee to take the East only to be swept by Golden State as the Warriors go 16-0 in the playoffs.MVP - LeBron JamesROY - Lonzo BallCOY - Michael MaloneDPOY - Draymond Green6MOY - Andre IguodalaMIP - Nikola Jokic1st Team ALL NBAG - Stephen CurryG - RussF - LeBron JamesF - Kevin DurantC - Karl-Anthony Towns2nd Team ALL NBAG - Chris PaulG - James HardenF - Kawhi LeonardF - GiannisC - Rudy Gobert3rd Team ALL NBAG- John WallG- Damian LillardF- Paul GeorgeF- Anthony DavisC- Nikola JokicAll Defense First TeamG- Patrick BeverleyG- Avery BradleyF- Kawhi LeonardF- Draymond GreenC- Rudy GobertAll Defense 2nd TeamG- Danny GreenG- Ricky RubioF- Andre IguodalaF- GiannisC- DeAndre JordanALL ROOKIE 1st TeamLonzo BallMarkelle FultzMilos TeodosicBojan BogdanovicBen SimmonsALL Rookie 2nd TeamDennis Smith Jr.Jayson TatumJosh JacksonDe'Aaron FoxLauri Markkanen 24 "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) I have nothing to add to the thread at the moment except to give an approving nod to the title. Edit: Okay, I will add one other thing. I think Malik Monk is going to have the biggest impact on his team of any of the rookies. That dude's going to be special. The Bobcats Hornets are going to make the playoffs, if only to lose in the first round. Edited September 23, 2017 by Keyrock 2 RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 This season is likely t be a long one for us. The Grizz are a season away from needing a full rebuild, but they don't seem to know that yet. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) L0L Boston and Milwaukee over Cleveland Lebrons. L0L Yet also lists Lebron winning MVP. Ha. Edited September 23, 2017 by Volourn DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20793120/new-york-knicks-agree-trade-carmelo-anthony-oklahoma-city-thunder Carmelo to OKC for Enes Kanter, Dougie McBuckets, and a 2018 2nd Rounder. It's only been four days since Kanter said OKC was family. Of course, OKC will still be the fourth seed in the West with their three ISO heavy stars. Even money they'll be last in the league in passes per game. L0L Boston and Milwaukee over Cleveland Lebrons. L0L Yet also lists Lebron winning MVP. Ha. Cranky LeBron can't will 54 regular season lame duck wins with IT out till January. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 How do Russ and Melo coexist on the same team on the court at the same time? Are they going to play with 2 basketballs? RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 How do Russ and Melo coexist on the same team on the court at the same time? Are they going to play with 2 basketballs? "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) The only question I have now is where is DWade going to land? I'm thinking the Cavs since Thomas will miss the fist half of the season and Rose is competing with Wade (and winning) for the title of Mr Glass. How do Russ and Melo coexist on the same team on the court at the same time? Are they going to play with 2 basketballs? Poor PG13 Edited September 25, 2017 by ShadySands 1 Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 The only question I have now is where is DWade going to land? I'm thinking the Cavs since Thomas will miss the fist half of the season and Rose is competing with Wade (and winning) for the title of Mr Glass. How do Russ and Melo coexist on the same team on the court at the same time? Are they going to play with 2 basketballs?Poor PG13 Looks like you called it. Wade's likely taking his talents to South Lake Erie. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 And Pitino got the boot from Louisville Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Gordon Hayward broke his ankle in the opener. Edited October 18, 2017 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 And Nikola Mirotic had his face broken after it made contact with the misplaced fist of Bobby Portis. Such spirit from a projected last place Bulls team. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The Grizz torched the Pelicans last week in pre-season. Tonight they get to do it for real. Hoping for a big Game from Dillon Brooks to get him some momentum to start the season. He's got an opportunity to be a star on this team.and might be a bigger deal than Ivan Rabb. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Man. Jeremy Lin is now also out for the season with a torn patellar tendon. Not a very auspicious start in the Eastern Conference. Edited October 19, 2017 by Leferd "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 The Grizz won big and even better Brooks scores 19 in his NBA debut. Nice! "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Justin Reed, former Celtic & Ole Miss star, has passed away at just 35. He was fighting blood cancer. Very sad news. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/former-celtic-passes-away-at-35-years-old/ar-AAtM5gE?ocid=spartanntp "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Grizzlies 111 Golden State 101 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Warriors are playing like trash right now. Their defense stinks. They're still in pre-season form. The China trip really messed them up -- only able to hold two practices in ten days. Fully expect Memphis to be blown out by 30 the next time they play each other. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 It's pretty clear the dubs all spent the offseason partying, and can you blame them? They'll be fine, just give them a few weeks to shake the rust off. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 L0L They're 2-2 and people are already starting with the doom and gloom. Didn't they start 0-2 last season? LMAO DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Earl Watson's out of Phoenix 3 games in. Pretty remarkable considering no coaches were fired last season. L0L They're 2-2 and people are already starting with the doom and gloom. Didn't they start 0-2 last season? LMAO Overstate much? No one's glooming or dooming. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 The Grizz have been a plesant surprise so far. I recorded the game vs Houston and watched the world series instead. I just watched the recording and they handled the rockets. 3-0 and only 79 to go. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) Giannis is a freaking MONSTER. He might just become the best player in the NBA in about 3 years or so. If I was building a team for the future, I'm not concerned about winning a championship this year, I'm concerned about winning multiple championships in a few years, and I had to pick one player to build around, I can't think of anyone better than Giannis. Edited October 26, 2017 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Giannis is a freaking MONSTER. He might just become the best player in the NBA in about 3 years or so. If I was building a team for the future, I'm not concerned about winning a championship this year, I'm concerned about winning multiple championships in a few years, and I had to pick one player to build around, I can't think of anyone better than Giannis. I'm not sure I disagree with you. Giannis is an uncanny talent mixed with freakish length and springiness. He's proving to be an elite scorer, with excellent handles, passing, and defense. He's still developing a jumper, but so was Magic in his early years. Him and Anthony Davis are clearly the best players under 25. Karl-Anthony Towns is almost there, and maybe another year with Thibs will get his defense where it needs to be. Keep an eye out for Ben Simmons. He's clearly behind Giannis, AD, and KAT, but the early returns are favorable. He's got the same skillset and body type as Giannis - though not as athletic or explosive. Porzingis is a 7-3" unicorn, but he's getting abused by guys like Draymond Green. Embiid has the makings to be the best pure center since Shaq - with the comedic wit of an elite level class clown. If only he can stay on the floor. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Blueprint to beat the Warriors -- Drag the game into the mud and throw endless waves of long, lengthy wing players at them. And hope Steph has an off shooting night. 1 "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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