2015-16 NBA Eastern Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[Heatles84]

On another note, did anyone get a look at Khawi Leonard?
The man looks like he's added 10-15 lbs of muscle.
The Spurs are loaded.

I haven't seen him yet, but if true, that's scary for every other team in the league not named the Spurs.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

Who?

Figures you'd say that since the only NBA rookies your feeble mind had heard of had come from Duke...

 

[Heatles84]

Figures you'd say that since the only NBA rookies your feeble mind had heard of had come from Duke...

And keep bitching about the Heat, choad gobbler. Shouldn't you see an OBGYN with how much your vagina has been aching all these years?

 

[HurricaneDij39]

And keep bitching about the Heat, choad gobbler. Shouldn't you see an OBGYN with how much your vagina has been aching all these years?

Whoa, someone needs a hug.

 

[gordontrue]

1. Cavs
2. Heat
3. Bucks
4. Bulls
5. Hawks
6. Wizards
7. Raptors
8. Pistons

 

[bksballer89]

1. Cavs
2. Heat
3. Bucks
4. Bulls
5. Hawks
6. Wizards
7. Raptors
8. Pistons

You're really down on the Wiz & Raptors

 

[purguy12]

Man Bulls offense is going to be nice. Im so excited. They have been fun to watch so far. Don't pay attention to the record. 2nd stringers have been playing the 4th Q's and playing almost as much time as the starters. Play He has played all different line ups to see what he likes. Also throw in Gibson, Noah and Rose hasn't played much(Rose 0 time).

Bulls got a steal with Portis. This kid is good. he is a good stretch 4 and can play inside, rebound and play D. He has played every rookie so far. Bulls are a deep team.

 

[purguy12]

1. Cavs
2. Bulls
3.Bucks
4. Heat
5. Hawks
6. Raptors
7. Wizards
8. Knicks

 

[CitySushi]

Man Bulls offense is going to be nice. Im so excited. They have been fun to watch so far. Don't pay attention to the record. 2nd stringers have been playing the 4th Q's and playing almost as much time as the starters. Play He has played all different line ups to see what he likes. Also throw in Gibson, Noah and Rose hasn't played much(Rose 0 time).

Bulls got a steal with Portis. This kid is good. he is a good stretch 4 and can play inside, rebound and play D. He has played every rookie so far. Bulls are a deep team.

Agreed. Don't know why he slipped so far. He looks like he has real touch on his shot and he seems to have a really high motor. I heard he was falling and thought he might slip to the Warriors, but that would have been a real huge drop off.

 

[purguy12]

Agreed. Don't know why he slipped so far. He looks like he has real touch on his shot and he seems to have a really high motor. I heard he was falling and thought he might slip to the Warriors, but that would have been a real huge drop off.

I didn't know much about him and was so so on the pick but damn the front office got it right again. They do know how to draft. I give them credit for that. McDermott has been red hot from 3. It was time for Thibs to go. This offense is going to be really good. Players were afraid to miss shots last year because Thibs would pull them. Hoiberg wants them to take more 3's and take the open 3. Open 3's are better then tough 2 point shots he said.

 

[CitySushi]

I didn't know much about him and was so so on the pick but damn the front office got it right again. They do know how to draft. I give them credit for that. McDermott has been red hot from 3. It was time for Thibs to go. This offense is going to be really good. Players were afraid to miss shots last year because Thibs would pull them. Hoiberg wants them to take more 3's and take the open 3. Open 3's are better then tough 2 point shots he said.

With McDermott coming on, does that mean Snell gets knocked out of the rotation? I've never been impressed by him. I always thought the biggest under-utilized skill of the Bulls was their bigs passing. Noah and Gasol should be able to hit the guys in the corner for open looks. If Hoiberg wants them to take more 3's, I imagine that Gasol and Noah will play a large part in that.

 

[purguy12]

With McDermott coming on, does that mean Snell gets knocked out of the rotation? I've never been impressed by him. I always thought the biggest under-utilized skill of the Bulls was their bigs passing. Noah and Gasol should be able to hit the guys in the corner for open looks. If Hoiberg wants them to take more 3's, I imagine that Gasol and Noah will play a large part in that.

Snell will play. I like Snell. Gasol has been knocking down the 3 a lot to. It should be interesting. cant wait for the season. We play Cavs game 1. I hope Rose can play.

 

[gordontrue]

You're really down on the Wiz & Raptors

I think its more that I'm high on the Heat and the Bucks... and I don't see the Cavs, Hawks or Bulls making a huge drop.

I actually think the top 8 of the East will be much stronger than its been in awhile.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Snell will play. I like Snell. Gasol has been knocking down the 3 a lot to. It should be interesting. cant wait for the season. We play Cavs game 1. I hope Rose can play.

Thibs was an idiot for not playing Snell more against the Cavs

Irving was limping around on one foot like a freaking cripple- and Snell- a speedy, tough point guard is just sitting on the bench...no one Irving could have kept up with him- and Snell actually did play well the LIMITED amount of time ole terminated Thibs played him.....

Thibs can teach a defense but man....if that series was any indication of his coaching talents he should not be allowed to roam the sidelines of the local rec.

 

[purguy12]

Thibs was an idiot for not playing Snell more against the Cavs

Irving was limping around on one foot like a freaking cripple- and Snell- a speedy, tough point guard is just sitting on the bench...no one Irving could have kept up with him- and Snell actually did play well the LIMITED amount of time ole terminated Thibs played him.....

Thibs can teach a defense but man....if that series was any indication of his coaching talents he should not be allowed to roam the sidelines of the local rec.

Yeah Im happy we changed coaches.

 

[bksballer89]

The Heat projected starting 5 finally plays in a real game together tonight

 

[True Lakers Fan]

The Heat projected starting 5 finally plays in a real game together tonight

Good luck - It would be nice to see the Heat bounce back

 

[Demonjoe93]

So from what I have been hearing, the Hawks have been experimenting with Millsap, Horford, and Splitter at SF, PF, and C, respectively.

Don't know how I feel about that from a defensive standpoint.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Just went through looking at preseason box scores and realized how deep Miami is this year, damn. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they made it to the finals this year. Two deep at every position.

Whiteside-Anderson/Amare
Bosh-McRoberts/Amare/Haslem
Deng-Winslow
Wade-Green
Dragic-Chalmbers

I don't think people realize how big an addition Green is to their bench, he can carry your team to a win every once in a while all by his self. He's streaky, but the perfect type of bench guy to have imo. We just used him poorly down the stretch last season.

Anyways, their starting five is really good and that bench has some serious depth for once. Scary team.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

1. Cavs
2. Heat
3. Bulls
4. Hawks
5. Raptors
6. Wizards
7. Bucks
8. Magic
9. Pacers
10. Celtics
11. Knicks
12. Pistons
13. Hornets
14. Nets
15. 76ers