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Originally Posted by JapanAir21
I've heard they'll experiment with Bass @ PF.
Going to be hard watching Bass play in another jersey,.
they should experiment Bass at PF..
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they should experiment Bass at PF..
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Just looking through my favorite videos on YouTube...
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What should have been...
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Originally Posted by Tony Starks
this is so painful for fans of basketball everywhere
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Well it was where he started about 11 years ago playing for Rick Pitino before goin to Miami and making a bigger name for himself so its not like its impossible to picture.
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Originally Posted by raptors29
This isn't NBA 2K9 Association mode
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He's still restricted unless he accepts the QO. At this point, that's what it looks like he will end up doing.Originally Posted by CP1708
This thread don't belong on no page 3.
Anyone got any idea at all what David Lee is goin to do? He's the only one left of value is he not? Does he have a deal with NY, or is he unrestricted?
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All I have to say is that this has been the most exciting offseason as far as movement in the free agent and trading markets. All the top teams have upgradedand are in "win now" mode while some of the lesser teams have improved themselves as well through the draft and hopefully development of theiryounger players.
As of right now with most of the teams having their pieces in place this is how I see the top 5 teams in the league for next year.
1) LA Lakers-Resigned LO, picked up Ron Artest (could be an upgrade over Ariza if he keeps his head on straight), if Bynum actually stays healthy for a fullseason and develops this team is no doubt favorites to repeat and could win almost 70 games. And they still have Kobe and Pau can't do much better at thosepositions.
2) Orlando Magic-Trading for VC, resigning Gortat, signing Brandon Bass and Matt Barnes...in terms of sheer moves, they have to be tops this offseason, theyhave upgraded significantly a team that made it to the Finals last year, they have more depth on the front lines and just as much versatility as they had lastyear if not more. And with a healthy Jameer Nelson this year, the Magic will be a force to be reckoned with for this season and for years to come as well.
3) San Antonio Spurs-Just when I thought these old guys would go away, they get Richard Jefferson for peanuts. He is the athletic wing that they have beensorely needing over the past few seasons and will provide that extra punch if one of the trio goes down (Duncan, Manu, Parker). Also signing Antonio McDyesswas a nice move as well, if he plays his role like he did in Detroit, he'll be a big boost to their frontcourt.
3) Boston Celtics-Signed Rasheed Wallace and traded for Marquis Daniels. How far this team is able to go this season depends all on how KG returns from hisknee injury, b/c even though I have the Magic being the best team on paper in the East, I still believe that a healthy Boston team can beat them in a 7 gameseries. Just looking at the defensive prowess these guys will have with KG, Sheed and Perk down low with Paul Pierce on the perimeter...It's going to betough to score against these guys.
5) Cleveland Cavaliers-Unfortunately for the Cavs organization, in the most important year of their franchise's history, it looks as if they'veactually fallen back in the pecking order of teams to win it all. Shaq is definitely an upgrade over Ben Wallace and whoever else they had in their frontcourt,but at his advanced age can he be a real factor when it matters the most, in the playoffs. Having that LeBron guy though, means you always have a chance.Picking up Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker was fine, but I don't see them being "power moves" to put them over the top. And they also have one ofthe worst offseason moves, resigning Anderson Varejo to a 6 year/ 50 million dollar contract
. Talk about overpaying...
As of right now with most of the teams having their pieces in place this is how I see the top 5 teams in the league for next year.
1) LA Lakers-Resigned LO, picked up Ron Artest (could be an upgrade over Ariza if he keeps his head on straight), if Bynum actually stays healthy for a fullseason and develops this team is no doubt favorites to repeat and could win almost 70 games. And they still have Kobe and Pau can't do much better at thosepositions.
2) Orlando Magic-Trading for VC, resigning Gortat, signing Brandon Bass and Matt Barnes...in terms of sheer moves, they have to be tops this offseason, theyhave upgraded significantly a team that made it to the Finals last year, they have more depth on the front lines and just as much versatility as they had lastyear if not more. And with a healthy Jameer Nelson this year, the Magic will be a force to be reckoned with for this season and for years to come as well.
3) San Antonio Spurs-Just when I thought these old guys would go away, they get Richard Jefferson for peanuts. He is the athletic wing that they have beensorely needing over the past few seasons and will provide that extra punch if one of the trio goes down (Duncan, Manu, Parker). Also signing Antonio McDyesswas a nice move as well, if he plays his role like he did in Detroit, he'll be a big boost to their frontcourt.
3) Boston Celtics-Signed Rasheed Wallace and traded for Marquis Daniels. How far this team is able to go this season depends all on how KG returns from hisknee injury, b/c even though I have the Magic being the best team on paper in the East, I still believe that a healthy Boston team can beat them in a 7 gameseries. Just looking at the defensive prowess these guys will have with KG, Sheed and Perk down low with Paul Pierce on the perimeter...It's going to betough to score against these guys.
5) Cleveland Cavaliers-Unfortunately for the Cavs organization, in the most important year of their franchise's history, it looks as if they'veactually fallen back in the pecking order of teams to win it all. Shaq is definitely an upgrade over Ben Wallace and whoever else they had in their frontcourt,but at his advanced age can he be a real factor when it matters the most, in the playoffs. Having that LeBron guy though, means you always have a chance.Picking up Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker was fine, but I don't see them being "power moves" to put them over the top. And they also have one ofthe worst offseason moves, resigning Anderson Varejo to a 6 year/ 50 million dollar contract
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I swear I don't know what NBA some people have been watching on here......
Doubt Randolph? His career averages are 16.7ppg and 8.3rpg and he has been a 20 and 10 man the past 3 years.
If I were AI, I would go to the Grizzlies. All they are missing is a veteran leader.
The Cavs made some moves, but so did the Celtics and the Magic.
The Cavs will not be winning a championship anytime soon.
Oklahoma City has a good nucleus, but they are years away from being a playoff team.
Doubt Randolph? His career averages are 16.7ppg and 8.3rpg and he has been a 20 and 10 man the past 3 years.
If I were AI, I would go to the Grizzlies. All they are missing is a veteran leader.
The Cavs made some moves, but so did the Celtics and the Magic.
The Cavs will not be winning a championship anytime soon.
Oklahoma City has a good nucleus, but they are years away from being a playoff team.
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Numbers don't always tell the story...
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Why don't they.
There are plenty of teams that could have used him. The Wizards, Bucks, Rockets, etc.
Put his numbers againtst the top PF's in the NBA, outside of Nowitizki, Howard, Duncan, and Stoudamire.
He is not too far behind.
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What are the winning percentages on those teams the last 3 years?
And please Lord tell me you didn't just mention Zach Randolph as "not far behind" Tim Duncan.
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Stats never tell the whole story.....
and Chester, like the avy?
and Chester, like the avy?
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Look who he played for..........the Clippers and the Knicks.
You can put ANY top PF on either one of those teams, and they would still be terrible.
He is not too far behind stat wise.
Put Duncan on the Knicks and the Clippers when Randolph played for them, and they would not have gone to the playoffs.
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So you guys are telling me that if you put ANYONE I just named on the Grizzlies, Knicks, or Clippers when he played for them, they go to the playoffs???????
Once again, I said stat wise, not teams winning percentage.
Once again, I said stat wise, not teams winning percentage.
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What's the good of 20 and 10 if you're a cancer in the locker room, a black hole on offense and play little to no defense?
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^^^^I guess Dirk plays defense??????
