NBA Off-season Thread - Page 2

**Apoo** · 27-06-2008, 03:17 AM

Holy shit the Blazers are STACKED. Bayless AND Darrell Arthur. WTF, and they are getting Oden, plus they have Roy and Aldrige. Talk about talent.

CLAY · 27-06-2008, 03:26 AM

Yeah, but talent doesn't equal championships. The Lakers found that out the hard way. If the Blazers work hard and are properly coached, thier talent may come to fruition in about 2-3 years.

sharingangal · 27-06-2008, 04:03 AM

ya i think portland is still a year away from the playoffs

**Apoo** · 27-06-2008, 12:21 PM

Miami ends up with a preety good draft.

Beasley and Mario Chalmers.

Kickz · 28-06-2008, 05:04 AM

It was a bad idea Minny giving up Chalmers, they traded him b4 they knew they were gonna get Love. I am happy that in the Mayo-Love swap they got Mike Miller and gave up horrible contracts in Antione Walker and Jaric.

**Apoo** · 28-06-2008, 01:46 PM

Darft Winners imo

-Miami

-Portland. Jarred Bayless at such a low cost? WTF are you kidding me!!

-New Jersey. Great value pics.

**Apoo** · 28-06-2008, 09:55 PM

CLAY · 30-06-2008, 10:44 PM

Yea, the Heat are looking pretty young and talented again.

Kickz · 02-07-2008, 11:46 PM

Wow Baron Davis has a deal in place w/ the Clippers, and then GoldenState countered by offering Elton Brand a max deal! Some good drama goin here.

**Apoo** · 08-07-2008, 12:16 AM

Heat route Bulls by 20+ on summer league game. B'easy drops 28.

deccrix · 08-07-2008, 01:15 AM

hav any of u guys heard about Lebron leaving Cavs for NJ? i know its been like a 3-4 weeks news but i just wanna hear wat u guys think?

CLAY · 08-07-2008, 01:21 AM

Even though it is a little more reflective on how good a team is than other sports, I still pretty much ignore preseason results. Preseason against other rooks and c-ranks isn't going to convince me that the Heat are that much better. But I do see them winning about 20 more games than last year. But the East is getting better. So I see them next year fighting for 8th. But after a few years I see them back in the thick of the top, especially after Detroit fades away.

**Apoo** · 08-07-2008, 03:52 AM

It's summer league. You can't draw any conclusion from that, I'm just posting the results of the game.

Kickz · 08-07-2008, 04:00 AM

Its still cool to watch rooks play even if its meaningless. I wanna see Portland, they'll prolly have the majority of their team in the summer league.

elhijo · 08-07-2008, 04:12 AM

I'm happy Miami got Beasley. If they all stay healthy they'll most definitely get to the playoffs. I also still dying to watch Greg Oden play a game.

Dark Janza · 08-07-2008, 04:51 AM

I am sorry to say it Tony, but I get the feeling that Beasley is going to have the type of success that Durant had. He will put up numbers, but the team is still going to have a difficult year.

Anyone else hear about Maggette says he will take a pay cut if he can play for Doc Rivers? Does that just seem so unfair to anyone else?

Jacoobus · 08-07-2008, 05:26 AM

I don't think it means too much unless he's willing to take a big paycut along with a huge dive in minutes. Not like he wouldn't play, but he can only fit in at the 3 and maybe the 2. Boston isn't going to start him over Paul Pierce or Ray Allen. Frankly I think he should stay where he is and keep his mouth shut so long as Brand comes back. With Magette Brand and Davis the Clippers can make the playoffs for the first time in the history of mankind.

With that in mind the Clippers are going to get a huge attendence boost out of Baron, he's from LA and PGs like him are few and far btwn. Of course that's only if he plays 70+ games next season.

Dark Janza · 08-07-2008, 07:13 AM

Still, think of how evil that team is if that guy is coming of the bench and is one of the lesser players at his positions?

wanaa · 08-07-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Janza

I am sorry to say it Tony, but I get the feeling that Beasley is going to have the type of success that Durant had. He will put up numbers, but the team is still going to have a difficult year.

The only similarity between the two is their height. The roles they will be expected to play are vastly different. Namely in the fact that Beasley is not going to be forced to lead the team. He can go at his own pace, and not force to much.

Jacoobus · 08-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Janza

Still, think of how evil that team is if that guy is coming of the bench and is one of the lesser players at his positions?

evil? To me all it means is that they have too many fowards. Magette doesn't give them anything they don't already have except extra depth. Unless he has no ego I think he's gonna be more of a problem than anything else as the season moves on. He's going to go from a starter on almost any team to a bench player who gets maybe 20 minutes a game. I think he'd make good material for Boston to trade and try to fix the hole at the 5 but other than that I don't see it helping them much. Pierce does everything Magette does and is a better shot from outside.

27-06-2008, 03:17 AM	#21
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Holy shit the Blazers are STACKED. Bayless AND Darrell Arthur. WTF, and they are getting Oden, plus they have Roy and Aldrige. Talk about talent. __________________ Last edited by Apoo; 27-06-2008 at 03:18 AM.

27-06-2008, 03:26 AM	#22
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Yeah, but talent doesn't equal championships. The Lakers found that out the hard way. If the Blazers work hard and are properly coached, thier talent may come to fruition in about 2-3 years. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

27-06-2008, 04:03 AM	#23
sharingangal Hunter-nin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: miami florida Posts: 2,846 My Mood: Rep Power: 10	Re: NBA Off-season Thread ya i think portland is still a year away from the playoffs __________________

27-06-2008, 12:21 PM	#24
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Miami ends up with a preety good draft. Beasley and Mario Chalmers. __________________

28-06-2008, 05:04 AM	#25
Kickz Special Jounin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Akihabara district Posts: 3,450 Rep Power: 27	Re: NBA Off-season Thread It was a bad idea Minny giving up Chalmers, they traded him b4 they knew they were gonna get Love. I am happy that in the Mayo-Love swap they got Mike Miller and gave up horrible contracts in Antione Walker and Jaric. __________________ PS3 gametag: Kickzman2 Currently playing; Resistance 2, Call of Duty 5, Valkyria Chronicles, and Fifa '09.

28-06-2008, 01:46 PM	#26
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Darft Winners imo -Miami -Portland. Jarred Bayless at such a low cost? WTF are you kidding me!! -New Jersey. Great value pics. __________________

28-06-2008, 09:55 PM	#27
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30-06-2008, 10:44 PM	#28
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Yea, the Heat are looking pretty young and talented again. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

02-07-2008, 11:46 PM	#29
Kickz Special Jounin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Akihabara district Posts: 3,450 Rep Power: 27	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Wow Baron Davis has a deal in place w/ the Clippers, and then GoldenState countered by offering Elton Brand a max deal! Some good drama goin here. __________________ PS3 gametag: Kickzman2 Currently playing; Resistance 2, Call of Duty 5, Valkyria Chronicles, and Fifa '09.

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Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Heat route Bulls by 20+ on summer league game. B'easy drops 28. __________________

08-07-2008, 01:15 AM	#31
deccrix ANBU Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 1334 Posts: 1,264 My Mood: Rep Power: 7	Re: NBA Off-season Thread hav any of u guys heard about Lebron leaving Cavs for NJ? i know its been like a 3-4 weeks news but i just wanna hear wat u guys think? __________________ tnx Ninja48 FairyTail FC

08-07-2008, 01:21 AM	#32
CLAY Jounin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,642 My Mood: Rep Power: 35	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Even though it is a little more reflective on how good a team is than other sports, I still pretty much ignore preseason results. Preseason against other rooks and c-ranks isn't going to convince me that the Heat are that much better. But I do see them winning about 20 more games than last year. But the East is getting better. So I see them next year fighting for 8th. But after a few years I see them back in the thick of the top, especially after Detroit fades away. __________________ Do you feel lucky? Name: Denkou Arashi Age: 23 Gender: Male Physical Characteristics: 6'2 180lbs short blonde hair, horseshoe mustache, no body fat, eyes are almost an electric/powder blue Special Characteristics: Laid back guy, almost jaded, pretty much a slacker, but once motivated will do everything in his power to suceed. Joined Soul Society on a whim. He had all the qualifications to join. Has good potential but it may not be met. Likes: Drinking, smoking the occasional cigarrette, peace and quiet, the occasional spar, intellectual conversations Dislikes: paperwork, anything thats repetitive and tedious ---------------------------- Zanjutsu - 80 Kidou - 120 Hakuda - 58 Hohou - 122 ---------------------------- Reiatsu Orb Destructive Art 4: White Lightning Destructive Art 1: Sudden Impact Blue Fire Fall

08-07-2008, 03:52 AM	#33
Apoo Gomu Gomu no Baka Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami, Florida [305-"Wade" County] Posts: 21,229 Rep Power: 98	Re: NBA Off-season Thread It's summer league. You can't draw any conclusion from that, I'm just posting the results of the game. __________________

08-07-2008, 04:00 AM	#34
Kickz Special Jounin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Akihabara district Posts: 3,450 Rep Power: 27	Re: NBA Off-season Thread Its still cool to watch rooks play even if its meaningless. I wanna see Portland, they'll prolly have the majority of their team in the summer league. __________________ PS3 gametag: Kickzman2 Currently playing; Resistance 2, Call of Duty 5, Valkyria Chronicles, and Fifa '09.

08-07-2008, 04:12 AM	#35
elhijo Genin Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 174 Rep Power: 11	Re: NBA Off-season Thread I'm happy Miami got Beasley. If they all stay healthy they'll most definitely get to the playoffs. I also still dying to watch Greg Oden play a game.

08-07-2008, 05:26 AM	#37
Jacoobus ANBU Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "City of Angels" Posts: 1,438 My Mood: Rep Power: 25	Re: NBA Off-season Thread I don't think it means too much unless he's willing to take a big paycut along with a huge dive in minutes. Not like he wouldn't play, but he can only fit in at the 3 and maybe the 2. Boston isn't going to start him over Paul Pierce or Ray Allen. Frankly I think he should stay where he is and keep his mouth shut so long as Brand comes back. With Magette Brand and Davis the Clippers can make the playoffs for the first time in the history of mankind. With that in mind the Clippers are going to get a huge attendence boost out of Baron, he's from LA and PGs like him are few and far btwn. Of course that's only if he plays 70+ games next season. Last edited by Jacoobus; 08-07-2008 at 05:30 AM.