2015-16 NBA Eastern Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[WiggyRuss]

Man, we need another shooter in the worst way.

Crawford is so tricking streaky. He could go for 30 one night and then go 3 for 16 for the next 8 games.

Redick is the only guy capable of stretching the floor.

As long as the Spurs exist and Curry's ankles hold up, its gone fishing for the Clips in round 2.

With that being said, I love me some Blake.

He just keeps getting better.

yah Blake is one of the best players in the league now....hes DEF top 10......probably not top 5... but CLOSE for sure.

Whats up with Pierce? I thought he was gonna be a nice 3 pt shooter to add...obviously they need to take it easy with him because of age- and really there is no reason to play him substantial minutes in November- but couldnt he be a 3 pt guy later on?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

yah Blake is one of the best players in the league now....hes DEF top 10......probably not top 5... but CLOSE for sure.

Whats up with Pierce? I thought he was gonna be a nice 3 pt shooter to add...obviously they need to take it easy with him because of age- and really there is no reason to play him substantial minutes in November- but couldnt he be a 3 pt guy later on?

PP will be in bubble wrap until April.

They won't play him much.

I hate to say it...But, Lance was a flash in the pan in Indy.

He is awful.

I would rather have Wesley Johnson start.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

adding Pierce. Stephenson and Smith obviously comes with some risk as all 3 of those guys are not exactly church mice. They can bring a swagger and some confidence that I think the Clips needed....like I cant beleive they blew that against Houston last year- that just didnt make sense to me as I thought the Clips were the better team and win that series a majority of the time.

They have Buzzard luck.

I was actually Physically sicvk watching that shit.

 

[WiggyRuss]

PP will be in bubble wrap until April.

They won't play him much.

I hate to say it...But, Lance was a flash in the pan in Indy.

He is awful.

I would rather have Wesley Johnson start.

yah thats crazy about Lance...i saw his numbers and its early but its like WTF....its not like hes even very good at D anymore...talk about a guy getting paid and mailing it in.

Pierce could be a major factor in the playoffs if he is healthy. I feel like CP will have a perimeter guy that he feels comfortable getting him a consistent 12 points a night at least....and thats not to be underated. Redick and Crawford are younger and have a better shot at this point- but i just still dont trust them as much as Pierce.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I just want Kyrie to come back so bad- I want to see this offense with the new pieces and with Love finally being comfortable!! its gonna be so much fun....the offensive firepower the Cavs have is just unfair. Its totally and completely out of control. The team looks so much more comfortable this year- last year they knew moves were gonna be made- Dion wasnt fitting in- LeBron sat out those 2 weeks , Love had some back issues and wasnt exactly thrilled with his role.

This year- there have been lineup issues becuase of injuries- but the feel is just so totally different. EVeryone is relaxed. Everyone knows they are going to be here. Everyone knows there jobs are are comfortable with them. Everyone has some experience being under the spotlight. Blatt finally has a clue what the NBA is like. There is just a total vibe of controlled confidence.

 

[Black Adam]

"only the penitent man shall pass. The penitent man kneels before God". lol.....ok Indiana? You hate snakes and nazis too dont you?


No ticket.

yeah ok. whatever you say...

just like the TT thing you love doing a tap-dance when you're wrong. it's funny stuff, so do keep up the good work...

 

[WiggyRuss]

I find it funny that you act like you're some celebrity on here and just because I'm new that I'm not allowed to say anything to you. You're not special. Seriously. I would love to have a basketball conversation with you but unfortunately there's nothing I agree with you on. I just hate how you talk like you're so sure the Cavs are gonna do this and that and it's fact just cause you said so. I'm far from a worthless piece of shit, by the way. Should I have insulted you so much? No. And I apologize for that. Honestly. I just can't stand cocky, arrogant fans. They piss me off more than anything.












Again, I might not have been here very long but I read your posts any I can formulate an opinion of my own off it. I just cannot take you seriously 99% of the time.

its cool man....I have no problem putting that crap into the pass- and I have no doubt that going forward there is going to be something (many things) that we dont agree on- and insults will get thrown etc....but, and I will as well- at least try and keep it about the basketball conversation....i mean, just about everyone on here getse pissed off and throws insults once i na while- i try (not always succesfully) to insult the persons statement or opinion if it gets heated and not the person directly - again- i cant say I havent done it before because I have.

so however you want to approach it - I am sure you are gonna do what you want to do- just something to think about.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I just want Kyrie to come back so bad- I want to see this offense with the new pieces and with Love finally being comfortable!! its gonna be so much fun....the offensive firepower the Cavs have is just unfair. Its totally and completely out of control. The team looks so much more comfortable this year- last year they knew moves were gonna be made- Dion wasnt fitting in- LeBron sat out those 2 weeks , Love had some back issues and wasnt exactly thrilled with his role.

This year- there have been lineup issues becuase of injuries- but the feel is just so totally different. EVeryone is relaxed. Everyone knows they are going to be here. Everyone knows there jobs are are comfortable with them. Everyone has some experience being under the spotlight. Blatt finally has a clue what the NBA is like. There is just a total vibe of controlled confidence.

I don't think that anyone doesn't think a healthy Cavs team isn't winning the East.
No need to convince us or yourself.

I know it's early and Cavs are missing 2 players .., but all things staying equal the team coming out of the West will be a clear favorite.

 

[lakersrule]

PP will be in bubble wrap until April.

They won't play him much.

I hate to say it...But, Lance was a flash in the pan in Indy.

He is awful.

I would rather have Wesley Johnson start.

That's a sad statement.

 

[Black Adam]

That's a sad statement.

you ain't kiddin'...

no way in HELL that guy should start on ANY team...

 

[trojanfan12]

you ain't kiddin'...

no way in HELL that guy should start on ANY team...

Yeah, I'd think the Wesley Johnson is a viable NBA player experiment should be over already. He has a ton of talent, but the guy is just too passive.

Another one of those, "If he ever played to his talent level........" kind of guys.

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah, I'd think the Wesley Johnson is a viable NBA player experiment should be over already. He has a ton of talent, but the guy is just too passive.

Another one of those, "If he ever played to his talent level........" kind of guys.

He has looked good for the Clips off the bench

 

[WiggyRuss]

you ain't kiddin'...

no way in HELL that guy should start on ANY team...

new favorite song CL67?

 

[Black Adam]

new favorite song CL67?

the hell has this got to do with Wes Johnson...?

DO get back to me when these cats win a title...

 

[trojanfan12]

He has looked good for the Clips off the bench

That's what's so frustrating about him. With the Lakers, every so often, you'd see flashes of what he could be if he played to his talent level every night. But then he'd disappear again for several games.

 

[bksballer89]

My god the Nets suck.

 

[DJ Fieri]

WTF are you talking about? Please find where I said that. If you can I will fly to whatever shit hole you are from and mow your lawn and rake your leaves.

You're denying it? Classic and comedy gold!!!!!!!!!

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Cavs beat the 76ers by 7 last week and 6 tonight.

This is all part of the plan.....

 

[DJ Fieri]

This is blowback from your F@nnation days when you said " We could be looking at the greatest Team in the history of the NBA ".

Or, something along those lines.

It was mentioned here a week or so ago.

He flat out said they were going to break the Bulls record.....Mecca. Surely you remember that. And he also stated it on here last summer when we joined tHoop. I wish I remember which thread it was so I could post it here.

 

[WiggyRuss]

That's what's so frustrating about him. With the Lakers, every so often, you'd see flashes of what he could be if he played to his talent level every night. But then he'd disappear again for several games.

Russell going 6/9 is certainly an encouraging sign. The playmaking will come to. I just really liked this guy outta the draft because of his court vision, his athleticism, his ability to step it up when the game gets close.

And like I said- I would have taken Randle 3rd behind Parker and Wiggins in the loaded draft of a couple years ago. Randle is raw. He just is. Hes left handed- and his right hand is rough at this point. But I will tell ya- he has some GREAT athleticism. He seems like a great 4 in todays game because hes big enough to cover just about any 4 out there but hes also quick enough to play those small ball power forwards. Thats really important in todays game. Hes a ferocious rebounder too but he is also kinda slick with the ball...

Congrats to the Lakers on their first win...the Nets suck - but ya gotta start some where and I really do like how Randle and Russell are getting a ton of run and look pretty good. Those 2 are basically what this season is about for the Lakers I think.