Gman
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You're preaching to the choir, LH.its not just positionless GMan. Its about having the right squad of players to manage any style, and, having great ISO players when needed.
You're preaching to the choir, LH.its not just positionless GMan. Its about having the right squad of players to manage any style, and, having great ISO players when needed.
Before I dive in, I want to say you make fair points overall and have a fair take.
1.) Last year's Rocket team was indeed very good. Especially in theory, but also in practice. I will say this, though: I hate their (over)reliance on ISO ball. It works for them and they have the players to execute it, but it will always limit them against the very best, IMO.
2.) Yes, injury played a role. But GS still had... what?... at least the top 4 guys on their roster healthy. So I'd be careful to overstate the injury card... I do really like Iggy in the modern game, though, so you have a point to some extent.
3.) Cousins is a wild card. In theory, it's wonderful... but we're talking a significant injury and we're talking Boogie. If he buys in and humbly plays a role and is healthy... no doubt, he's a fantastic addition. We really got to see how things play out with him, though... his history is full of hard-headed fool.
So. Over/Under, G. What you got?
After some thought... I think your prediction is fair. I can't really muster too much energy to go against it in any way... nor do I particularly desire to.Ok. I have them at about 60 wins which is 5 wins more than last year.
1. YesAfter some thought... I think your prediction is fair. I can't really muster too much energy to go against it in any way... nor do I particularly desire to.
I'm just not terribly focused on the regular season. I honestly hope the C's do have the "problems" that certain posters such as yourself point out... (too many players, too few minutes to around)... that way guys like Kyrie and Horford get more rest during the regular season which they could probably benefit from.
Whether the C's get 50ish wins or 60ish wins... the main 2 questions are:
1.) Can they reach the NBA finals?
2.) Can they beat GS once they get there?
Everything else is side issues.
I don't know what the odds of Boston winning it all - but I do think they have the best chance of getting to the finals in the Eastern Conference. From there - the games still have to be played
barring major injuries they will have enough to get the number one or two seed. what we Celtics fans need is a healthy roster.
Its just that simple FlyerHawk. If we dont make it to the finals the year is a failure
I don't know what the odds of Boston winning it all - but I do think they have the best chance of getting to the finals in the Eastern Conference. From there - the games still have to be played
Even with Leonard - I still think Boston's odd's would have been better. The Sixers are just not developed enough yetI would agree with that. I think the Celtics are the favorites in the East to get to the finals. I would say that the Sixers aren't far behind.
After some thought... I think your prediction is fair. I can't really muster too much energy to go against it in any way... nor do I particularly desire to.
I'm just not terribly focused on the regular season. I honestly hope the C's do have the "problems" that certain posters such as yourself point out... (too many players, too few minutes to around)... that way guys like Kyrie and Horford get more rest during the regular season which they could probably benefit from.
Whether the C's get 50ish wins or 60ish wins... the main 2 questions are:
1.) Can they reach the NBA finals?
2.) Can they beat GS once they get there?
Everything else is side issues.
Even with Leonard - I still think Boston's odd's would have been better. The Sixers are just not developed enough yet
My experience is the young players are professional athletes, but they are still kids and they have to grow up - It takes a few years to develop the skill sets needed to winEntirely reasonable position.
The Sixers are an enigma right now. They could take a step back this year. They could win 60. So much ultimately depends on how much their young guys develop.
My experience is the young players are professional athletes, but they are still kids and they have to grow up - It takes a few years to develop the skill sets needed to win
I think in the Eastern Conference - All odds points to Boston as the greatest threadWell they certainly aren't winning the title next year. But they most certainly have a great chance to get to the final.
I would agree with that. I think the Celtics are the favorites in the East to get to the finals. I would say that the Sixers aren't far behind.
I would agree with that. I think the Celtics are the favorites in the East to get to the finals. I would say that the Sixers aren't far behind.
The Sixers really dropped the ball this summer. If it is true that Markelle Fultz was the reason they didn't pull the trigger on a Kawhi trade, I have a feeling that will haunt you for years. Missed opportunity. Kawhi very likely would have resigned in Philly too.
That's fair. IMO, the East is a 2 or 3 team race, depending on which Kawhi shows up.
Personally I love that the Sixers and Celtics are toeing off against each other. My favorite time watching the NBA.
The Sixers really dropped the ball this summer. If it is true that Markelle Fultz was the reason they didn't pull the trigger on a Kawhi trade, I have a feeling that will haunt you for years. Missed opportunity. Kawhi very likely would have resigned in Philly too.
They are trying to trade for Korver.....he'd give them a very nice shooter off the bench.
Cmon man.
Korver is not a difference maker.
They could have paired Kawhi with Embiid and Simmons. That could have become one of the best "Big3s" of all time.
Philly messed up.