NBA Discussion Thread - Page 2231

princefielder28 · 05-17-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

So I kinda want to get into basketball. Considering Pittsburgh does not have a NBA team, I'm stuck not having one I can root for. I want to be a fan of an up and coming team. I guess I could like the Suns, but it makes me smile when they lose, so I don't want to become a fan of a team that makes me happy that they lose. I like Derrick Rose and the Bulls, but I don't want it to seem like I am jumping on the bandwagon. So SWDC, help me out and figure out a young, up and coming, or exciting team to like!!

The 76ers...

Hines · 05-17-2011, 06:18 PM

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The 76ers...

I was thinking them because they're in PA, but then I'm not a huge Philly sports fan. I don't think I could root for a team that's a rival of my other sports teams. So that might rule out Cleveland, Washington, 76ers, and I don't already like San Antonio, LAL, and the Celtics. The Heat could be put on that list as well.

D-Unit · 05-17-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

So I kinda want to get into basketball. Considering Pittsburgh does not have a NBA team, I'm stuck not having one I can root for. I want to be a fan of an up and coming team. I guess I could like the Suns, but it makes me smile when they lose, so I don't want to become a fan of a team that makes me happy that they lose. I like Derrick Rose and the Bulls, but I don't want it to seem like I am jumping on the bandwagon. So SWDC, help me out and figure out a young, up and coming, or exciting team to like!!

LA Clippers.

CrankthatCrabtree · 05-17-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

I was thinking them because they're in PA, but then I'm not a huge Philly sports fan. I don't think I could root for a team that's a rival of my other sports teams. So that might rule out Cleveland, Washington, 76ers, and I don't already like San Antonio, LAL, and the Celtics. The Heat could be put on that list as well.

The obvious choice is OKC or LAC. I would go with Memphis though, Zach Randolph is a ******* BOSS

Raiderz4Life · 05-17-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

LA Clippers.

You beat me to it...was gonna say LAC as well.

Hines · 05-17-2011, 06:25 PM

Yeah, I do like Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin. They could be my choice. I like more players than actual teams, though. I just might end up keeping it that way.

SeanTaylorRIP · 05-17-2011, 06:55 PM

Root for the Grizzlies they are up and coming and have Sam Young.

M.O.T.H. · 05-17-2011, 07:10 PM

I dont know how up and coming they really are yet...but the Kings have some exciting young talent in Evans and Cousins. They'll also have a top 5 draft selection and money to spend in FA. Granted, it may be tough to haul free agents into that questionable, future team locale situation.

I like them, if they can draft a PG and re-sign Thorton. They'd have 4 solid players to build around.

PG Brandon Knight
SG Tyreke Evans
SF Free Agent
PF Cousins / Free Agent
C Free Agent / Cousins
6th Marcus Thornton

They'd actually be a good team to take a flyer on Greg Oden. Maybe throw some cash Nene's way. And they could go a number of ways at SF. They're going to have tons of cash.

Of course, they could always have Cousins play Center and just tackle the PF position.

If they hit with this lottery pick, things should really start to get better around there. Evans and Cousins are going to be very, very good.

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

I dont know how up and coming they really are yet...but the Kings have some exciting young talent in Evans and Cousins. They'll also have a top 5 draft selection and money to spend in FA. Granted, it may be tough to haul free agents into that questionable, future team locale situation.

I like them, if they can draft a PG and re-sign Thorton. They'd have 4 solid players to build around.

PG Brandon Knight
SG Tyreke Evans
SF Free Agent
PF Cousins / Free Agent
C Free Agent / Cousins
6th Marcus Thornton

They'd actually be a good team to take a flyer on Greg Oden. Maybe throw some cash Nene's way. And they could go a number of ways at SF. They're going to have tons of cash.

Of course, they could always have Cousins play Center and just tackle the PF position.

If they hit with this lottery pick, things should really start to get better around there. Evans and Cousins are going to be very, very good.

As long as the Maloofs own that team though they aren't going to spend any of that money. They're broke.

M.O.T.H. · 05-17-2011, 07:24 PM

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As long as the Maloofs own that team though they aren't going to spend any of that money. They're broke.

They say they fully intend to spend this year. They want Thornton and Dalembert back. And have been quoted as saying they want to add another two pieces or so to the mix as well. They have the most cap room in the league. There isnt a whole lot out there...but they're going to have to spend money, to make some money. Hopefully for their sake, they dont really F up and go the Detroit route a few years ago. That was embarrasing...the Gordon and CV signings. ugh.

They love Turkoglu...You know we could take on Francisco Garcia's lengthy contract for them to take on Turk and an extra $5 million per, over the next 3 years. haha.

D-Unit · 05-17-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

They say they fully intend to spend this year. They want Thornton and Dalembert back. And have been quoted as saying they want to add another two pieces or so to the mix as well. They have the most cap room in the league. There isnt a whole lot out there...but they're going to have to spend money, to make some money. Hopefully for their sake, they dont really F up and go the Detroit route a few years ago. That was embarrasing...the Gordon and CV signings. ugh.

They love Turkoglu...You know we could take on Francisco Garcia's lengthy contract for them to take on Turk and an extra $5 million per, over the next 3 years. haha.

They might love him, but not that much. I have a hard believing anyone will take Turk away from us.

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

They say they fully intend to spend this year. They want Thornton and Dalembert back. And have been quoted as saying they want to add another two pieces or so to the mix as well. They have the most cap room in the league. There isnt a whole lot out there...but they're going to have to spend money, to make some money. Hopefully for their sake, they dont really F up and go the Detroit route a few years ago. That was embarrasing...the Gordon and CV signings. ugh.

They love Turkoglu...You know we could take on Francisco Garcia's lengthy contract for them to take on Turk and an extra $5 million per, over the next 3 years. haha.

I didn't hear about them saying that, hope it's true after the stuff they've put their fans through. I'll believe it when I see it.

M.O.T.H. · 05-17-2011, 07:44 PM

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They might love him, but not that much. I have a hard believing anyone will take Turk away from us.

Not unless it's in a deal involving Howard. Assuming we keep Howard...I'd like to keep Turk still. Even though, he **** the bed in the playoffs for whatever reason.

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 08:16 PM

The Ibaka on Dirk experiment is failing pretty badly.

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 08:53 PM

What an absolutely terrible foul call there. I hate that the rip through move is an automatic call.

WMD · 05-17-2011, 09:41 PM

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Not unless it's in a deal involving Howard. Assuming we keep Howard...I'd like to keep Turk still. Even though, he **** the bed in the playoffs for whatever reason.

#8, Rip, Ben Gordon, and Villanueva for Dwight and Hedo

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 09:58 PM

Dirk is unreal.

Complex · 05-17-2011, 10:21 PM

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Yeah, I do like Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin. They could be my choice. I like more players than actual teams, though. I just might end up keeping it that way.

Charlotte Bobcats, they are a up incoming team.

SeanTaylorRIP · 05-17-2011, 10:28 PM

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Charlotte Bobcats, they are a up incoming team.

I'm sorry the Bobcats simply don't have a good team at all. They are in the worst situation in the league. They are overpaying Diaw, Tyrus Thomas, Diop, Matt Carroll. They literally only have 2 decent pieces for the future which are DJ Augustin and Gerald Henderson. Augustin has been a dissappointment and has even been worst since they let go of Felton to give him a bigger role. They are looking to replace him. Henderson is no more than a rotational player. They also only have the 9th pick in a weak draft. Their only decent player is Steven Jackson but he's 33 and won't be around long. Surprise surprise Jordan has ridden tht once promising franchise into the ground. They honestly don't have a single young piece worth hoping on.

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 10:28 PM

Good thing they brought in Nate Robinson for the first time all playoffs so he can get torched by JJ Barea and throw up airballs.

WMD · 05-17-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

So I kinda want to get into basketball. Considering Pittsburgh does not have a NBA team, I'm stuck not having one I can root for. I want to be a fan of an up and coming team. I guess I could like the Suns, but it makes me smile when they lose, so I don't want to become a fan of a team that makes me happy that they lose. I like Derrick Rose and the Bulls, but I don't want it to seem like I am jumping on the bandwagon. So SWDC, help me out and figure out a young, up and coming, or exciting team to like!!

LTgiants · 05-17-2011, 10:39 PM

Root for the Knicks Hines.

Raiderz4Life · 05-17-2011, 10:40 PM

I absolutely HATE JJ Barea

Bosanac01 · 05-17-2011, 10:51 PM

Root for the Grizzzz

yo123 · 05-17-2011, 10:54 PM

48 points on 15 shots. That's efficiency.