2015-16 NBA Eastern Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[bksballer89]

What do you mean?
They started hot, but are at .500, which is better than I anticipated for the year. They have 0 bench, which will only become more and more evident as the season progresses. Hopefully getting Jennings and Meeks back will help with the depth, but I still doubt that Jennings and Jackson can exist together. Stanley Johnson is showing some flashes, but needs to step it up if he is going to take the starters role, and he should consider who is ahead of him.

And they would be fighting for the #5 spot in the west this year.

Can't wait for Whiteside/Drummond tomorrow.

 

[Black Adam]

I guess when you average 25, 7, & 7 consistently for 12 straight years.... people aren't going to be impressed by a 25, 7, & 7 statline?

I think LeBron has been great this year. Particularly at the end of close games.

so why's he look like he's hating on the Warriors...?

 

[Black Adam]

It's hard not to be envious of what the Golden State Warriors have going. They were dominant last season, kept most of their pieces from that title-winning team, and have come back even more driven and overpowering this season. On top of all that talent and execution of their brilliant system on both sides of the ball, the Warriors don't seem to get injured anymore. While most teams/fans/pundits seem to make the excuse or observation that the Warriors don't have injuries, they just waltz right past the infirmary without any reason to stop off.

Cleveland Cavaliers' star LeBron James has definitely noticed. With his team currently looking to overcome injuries and get to a place of challenging the Warriors (or anybody) for the NBA title in 2016, it's hard not to look at the competition and not be impressed with Golden State's health. He told reporters their health is a big part of their success on top of the great talent. He even called them the "most healthy team I've ever seen in NBA history."From ESPN.com:

LeBron James says there is a not-so-secret ingredient -- beyond a talented roster that features reigning MVP Stephen Curry -- to the Golden State Warriors' success: avoiding injuries.

"I think it comes with a lot of health," James said when asked about the Warriors tying the all-time mark for best start to a season at 15-0. "They've been healthy. They've been the most healthy team I've ever seen in NBA history, and they have great talent. Those guys all play for one common goal and that's to win, and that's all that matters."


just sayin'...

 

[logic]

Can't wait for Whiteside/Drummond tomorrow.

It will be a great match up. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I'll be able to see it--heading down to the in-laws for Thanksgiving.

 

[logic]

Can't wait for Whiteside/Drummond tomorrow.

And off the bench the Winslow/Johnson match up should be intriguing for the future.

 

[bksballer89]

And off the bench the Winslow/Johnson match up should be intriguing for the future.

Winslow is a stand out. Has a huge impact on the game without scoring much. Love him already. Haven't seen a Heat coaching staff have such confidence in a rookie to play crucial minutes since D-Wade

 

[Black Adam]

It will be a great match up. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I'll be able to see it--heading down to the in-laws for Thanksgiving.

lol skipping out on THAT this Turkey day...

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Kyrie Irving - G - Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving (knee surgery) is expected to return before January.

Irving has been targeting a mid-December return, so this timetable makes sense. Irving will likely be on a minutes limit upon his return so his fantasy owners should short-term temper expectations, but this is great news for the Cavs and fantasy owners alike. Mo Williams and Matthew Dellavedova are set to see their value drop when Irving returns.



Time to start picking out Wiggy's avi's.
Easiest bet of all time.

 

[ChrisGar15]

You're so FOS lol.

What part of James stat line this year is "brilliant"?

He's prob at career lows in FT and outside shooting %'s??
What is he better at now then he was when he played here?
Nothing that I have seen. ...

Lebron is Eastern Conference player of the week.

 

[gordontrue]

Kyrie Irving - G - Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving (knee surgery) is expected to return before January.

Irving has been targeting a mid-December return, so this timetable makes sense. Irving will likely be on a minutes limit upon his return so his fantasy owners should short-term temper expectations, but this is great news for the Cavs and fantasy owners alike. Mo Williams and Matthew Dellavedova are set to see their value drop when Irving returns.



Time to start picking out Wiggy's avi's.
Easiest bet of all time.

Its looking likely that Wiggy loses the bet... but its not official yet.

Irving is officially out for their 2 game road trip this week... but hasn't officially been ruled out of their home game on Saturday (last game of November).

 

[Black Adam]

Kyrie Irving - G - Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving (knee surgery) is expected to return before January.

Irving has been targeting a mid-December return, so this timetable makes sense. Irving will likely be on a minutes limit upon his return so his fantasy owners should short-term temper expectations, but this is great news for the Cavs and fantasy owners alike. Mo Williams and Matthew Dellavedova are set to see their value drop when Irving returns.



Time to start picking out Wiggy's avi's.
Easiest bet of all time.

was thinking the same thing earlier this week, Turnup. trying to figure which one will be the most fitting since it's abundantly clear he's gonna lose...

 

[Black Adam]

Its looking likely that Wiggy loses the bet... but its not official yet.

Irving is officially out for their 2 game road trip this week... but hasn't officially been ruled out of their home game on Saturday (last game of November).

keep hoping, but seems like this is gonna be a done deal...

 

[Black Adam]

6 days, then it IS a done deal...

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Lebron is Eastern Conference player of the week.

So what?
Yesterday I said he was the difference maker in a 7 game series vs any team in the East.

Regardless, he has not been BRILLIANT this season so far.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

was thinking the same thing earlier this week, Turnup. trying to figure which one will be the most fitting since it's abundantly clear he's gonna lose...

Maybe use an app and create one with James' balls in his mouth??

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Its looking likely that Wiggy loses the bet... but its not official yet.

Irving is officially out for their 2 game road trip this week... but hasn't officially been ruled out of their home game on Saturday (last game of November).

Rotoworld is saying before JANUARY.
That is AFTER Nov AND part of Dec according to my calendar.

 

[Black Adam]

 

[Black Adam]

Rotoworld is saying before JANUARY.
That is AFTER Nov AND part of Dec according to my calendar.

Wiggy DID say November...which is becoming more and more clear that this month AIN'T gonna happen...

 

[Black Adam]

hey, how 'bout this one? i'm sure Wiggy would LOVE wearing this for a while...

 

[WiggyRuss]

Kevin Love can book his ticket to the All Star game. Him, LeBron, Melo, Drummond, George I think can book their tickets as 5 of the 7 front court players...