2013/14 NBA season chatter - let the LBJ hating begin!

• Commander of Awesome

  

  Looking at the NO Pelicans roster, I think they'll have a shot at making the playoffs. Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson coming off the bench, Eric gordon finally healthy, Evens at the SF, Holiday at PG, Aminu a lock down defender, Morrow a solid scorer off the bench. Tons of versatility on the roster. I'd almost go Heat route with position-less roster on the floor.
• robj55

  

  Commander of Awesome;1525103 wrote:Looking at the NO Pelicans roster, I think they'll have a shot at making the playoffs. Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson coming off the bench, Eric gordon finally healthy, Evens at the SF, Holiday at PG, Aminu a lock down defender, Morrow a solid scorer off the bench. Tons of versatility on the roster. I'd almost go Heat route with position-less roster on the floor.

  Yeah they should be around that 8 seed, Davis has put up huge numbers in presason(yes I know, preseason). Always liked Jrue Holiday but not sure how Tyreke Evans fits in there.
• Pick6

  

  Rivers will carry the Pelicans to the post season, clearly.
• Ironman92

  

  Pick6;1525183 wrote:Rivers will carry the Pelicans to the post season, clearly.

  Over/Under 4 NBA seasons
• Pick6

  

  Ironman92;1525221 wrote:Over/Under 4 NBA seasons

  if he looks the same as last year, under for sure
• Ironman92

  

  Pick6;1525237 wrote:if he looks the same as last year, under for sure

  ....what if he's a little better? Even though he was statistically abysmal....at his age if he shows some improvement he can hang around for 4+ years
  
  I'm taking the over (guessing high with 6-7 years...yikes! Lol)
• friendfromlowry

  Opening day predictions:
  Indiana 94 Orlando 85
  Miami 97 Chicago 93
  LAC 101 LAL 91
• robj55

  

  friendfromlowry;1525491 wrote:Opening day predictions:
  Indiana 94 Orlando 85
  Miami 97 Chicago 93
  LAC 101 LAL 91

  Looks about right, think the Bulls could beat Miami tonight as they may have a let down from getting their rings and the banner raised.
• Rotinaj

  

  robj55;1525518 wrote:Looks about right, think the Bulls could beat Miami tonight as they may have a let down from getting their rings and the banner raised.

  I could see the Bulls winning but I don't think the reason you gave would even be 1% of the reason.
• robj55

  

  Rotinaj;1525521 wrote:I could see the Bulls winning but I don't think the reason you gave would even be 1% of the reason.

  I remember the Bulls blowing out Miami after they won their first ring by about 45 on opening night, didn't even look like they wanted to be out there as they just wanted to get their rings. Not saying that is gonna happen but I certainly think they may not be 100% focused because of that.
• Rotinaj

  

  robj55;1525523 wrote:I remember the Bulls blowing out Miami after they won their first ring by about 45 on opening night, didn't even look like they wanted to be out there as they just wanted to get their rings. Not saying that is gonna happen but I certainly think they may not be 100% focused because of that.

  Miami beat the Celtics 120-107 on opening night last year.
• robj55

  

  Rotinaj;1525546 wrote:Miami beat the Celtics 120-107 on opening night last year.

  I was talking about 2007, just an emotional let down.
• lhslep134

  

  Can't wait for Bulls/Heat tonight.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/230471/Sterling-Attempted-To-Rescind-Bledsoe-Redick-Dudley-Deal
  
  lolfail sterling
• Classyposter58

  

  friendfromlowry;1525491 wrote:Opening day predictions:
  Indiana 94 Orlando 85
  Miami 97 Chicago 93
  LAC 101 LAL 91

  You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half
• Pick6

  

  Classyposter58;1525725 wrote:You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

  well...
• Iliketurtles

  

  Classyposter58;1525725 wrote:You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

  Once again Classyposter is wrong no shocker there.
• Rotinaj

  

  What a terrible game.
• sleeper

  

  Honeslty think the Cavs are the second best team in the East after watching the bulls. So bad.
• robj55

  

  sleeper;1525732 wrote:Honeslty think the Cavs are the second best team in the East after watching the bulls. So bad.

  Yeah lets jump to conclusions after opening night against the best team in the world.
• Pick6

  

  sleeper;1525732 wrote:Honeslty think the Cavs are the second best team in the East after watching the bulls. So bad.

  Pacers?
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Pick6;1525753 wrote:Pacers?

  17 Ast to 20 TO as a team. I didn't get to watch the game, but Pacers just beating what is in contention for top 5 worst team in the NBA isn't a great opening night.
  
  Again, opening night, but 95 to 85 over the magic isn't a good argument.
  
  I also just think the Pacers are better talent wise than the Bulls. Thib is going to be fired in a yr or 2 for working his players to death and limping into the playoffs. He should really follow the Greg Pap plan. Rose is getting 35 min a game in a blow out because......
• Ironman92

  

  Can't believe Steve Blake is starting for the Lakers
• Ironman92

  

  Thinking about the morons on JJ Huddle saying how Redick would never make it and Adam Morrison would be an all-star
• Iliketurtles

  

  Classyposter58;1525725 wrote:You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

  107-95 yep it would be so hard for someone to get 90....