Oct 25, 2015

 

Oct 25, 2015

d--- I didn't realize how bad off he was, also thought he was younger.

Sad either way RIP.

Lot of losses this year in basketball Moses Malone, Anthony Mason, Jerome Kersey, Flip, Jerry Tarkanian, Dean Smith, Dave Myers etc...

 

Oct 25, 2015

s---... Rest in Peace Flip.

Don't forget Darryl Dawkins

 

Oct 26, 2015

 

Oct 26, 2015

Yooooooo

 

Oct 26, 2015

Celtics have 7 primetime games this year(ESPN/TNT) and 6 more on NBA TV. Think they only had like 1 or 2 games on NBA TV and neither of them were originally scheduled.

I've seen a lot of experts saying the C's would be in the high 40's in wins this year. I'm expecting 45-46 wins max, but they are also the most likely to make a big splash at the deadline(due to roster size, 3 more 1st round picks in 16' and FA's not wanting to come to Boston) so that could change things.

If the C's are as good as some ppl think this year and the Nets and Mavs are as bad as some ppl think(we have both of their picks), then the Summer of 2016 could be great. I'm just wondering when a big name FA is gonna realize that the Celtics are in a great spot going forward and a place to consider coming too.

\Rant over

Ready for the season!

 

Oct 27, 2015

I was looking back on some old Kobe highlights earlier today and was watching his last game against MJ and I knew he killed them with 42 in the 1st half, but what I didn't know is that he was 14/16 from the field, 8/9 on 3's 4/4 from the FT line and had 40 points with 4:45 left in the 2nd quarter. 14/16 is ridiculous and he was basically just pulling up for 3's about 5 or 6 possessions in a row there at one point, having 40 points by that point in the game is just unheard of for anyone besides Wilt, even for him it probably was too.

Anyways I was very sad to hear about Flip yesterday, lived in Minnesota for a long time so I always kinda followed the wolves even though I'm a Lakers fan, can't imagine how Garnett must feel. I expect the Wolves to really be fired up tomorrow night for their season opener and then probably even more so for their first home game. Unfortunately I think the Wolves will beat the Lakers tomorrow night now, kinda expected the Lakers to win before that. It should be a good game though, both teams have good potential for the future and exciting young players.

Gonna watch some of the games tonight as well, glad to have the NBA back.

 

Oct 27, 2015

decided to move it to this thread so i didn't derail the other, but what is it????? tell tell tell

 

Oct 27, 2015

No lie I've been looking for the NBA predictions thread I made but this is fine.

He will return to top 15 status in the league, and make noise as a dark horse for MVP. I don't think he'll win or even be top 5, but he'll be part of the conversation.

 

Oct 27, 2015

damnnnnn i want what you're smokin haha..

my bold prediction is that miami isn't nearly as good as people think, and we contemplate trading whiteside by the deadline.. i don't want it to happen but i don't like his attitude.

 

Oct 27, 2015

This is that time of year where I need like 3 tv's going at once. Game 1 of the World Series, opening night of the NBA season and my Bruins...

Anyone have a good streaming site that doesn't ask you to disable ad block? The site I used to use turned to s---.

 

Oct 27, 2015

proud league pass owner right here

if i could watch on multiple platforms at once, i'd consider hooking you up with my account details. not like it really matters because the good games on on national TV tonight.

i hear ya tho... what a busy night for sports. exciting time of year

 

Oct 27, 2015

You're more than welcome to come hit this s--- man. Thibs was a very controlling coach as most people know. Hoiberg will open up the offense for the entire team. In general it seems like they're re-energized, kind of like what happened with Kerr & GS last season. Starting Niko at the 4 will give him and Jimmy bigger driving lanes, and he's preached pace all pre season. As soon as the other team scores or off a miss or turn it over, Derrick is gone and the team will follow, letting him decide to push it all the way for a bucket, or react and make a play, instead of Thibs' method of calling a play every time down and grinding for a shot. Derrick has said plenty of times he loves the freedom he has in this offense. This is the 1st off season in 2 years where he hasn't had to worry about rehabbing and can just focus on getting better. He lost 9 pounds in the off season, getting his weight down from 212 to 203, same as his MVP season. I've been waiting for this moment for 3 years, and I think it's finally about to happen.
:drose:

 

Oct 27, 2015

Ya I don't need League Pass because obviously my teams games are all on the local station, and I've always been able to find streams for other games I want to watch.

League Pass is free first week anyways. Just sucks because the NBA games are probably last on my agenda tonight.

 

Oct 27, 2015

good for d-rose, bad for the bulls imo. jimmy butler as your best defender on the floor??? then who? gasol? he's getting up there in age. i think you need to start noah simply for defense. but who knows... have faith in coach hoiberg, he's great and knows what he's doing

 

Oct 27, 2015

Snell is a very good defender, he just had issues with consistency on offense. Derrick isn't great, but he's gotten such a bad rep for his defense that he's almost underrated on that end. In 2011, our team would get out to quick leads, and our bench mob anchored by Asik & Taj would put the clamps on teams for long stretches, so I think Noah to the bench could be a really great move. He'll still get plenty of crunch time minutes, similar to Iggy. I feel confident saying that for the most part, the potential short comings on defense will be minor compared to the improvements on offense.

 

Oct 27, 2015

i actually agree. didn't look at it like that. i like the gibson and noah tandem off the bench a lot. wait till they get dunleavy healthy too.

 

Oct 27, 2015

Hope the Spurs beat the Cavs in the finals

 

Oct 27, 2015

i wish everybody would stop giving stephen a and skip bayless attention, whether good or bad. if you find either of them entertaining you should re-evaluate the way you watch sports.

 

Oct 27, 2015

not liking the bulls decision to go with pau and mirotic so far