2015-16 NBA Western Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[trojanfan12]

the LAkers defense is ROUGH.... 112, then 132, then 30 in the 1st quarter to the not exactly expolosive Mavs......yikes.

On the bright side I think Randle has looked really good for the most part- maybe not statistically yet but he looks in shape and appears tobe developing a right hand.

Yeah, they still have some things to figure out defensively. I think most Lakers fans expected some defensive struggles early. Defense in the NBA is about communication and trust. Hard to have those with so many new faces. Now, if we get to the 25-30 game mark and we don't see improvement, they have a problem.

Really liking Randle. It looks like the game may be starting to slow down for him a bit. He's doing a better job finishing at the rim. I read where he's the first player to go for 22 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals since your boy Kevin Love did it last year.

 

[occupant]

fuck you patrick beverly

 

[thunderc]

It's like every time he plays Westbrook now he has to remind everyone why his name was ever even mentioned. One of the biggest punks to ever play, no talent hack.

 

[bksballer89]

It's like every time he plays Westbrook now he has to remind everyone why his name was ever even mentioned. One of the biggest punks to ever play, no talent hack.

What did I miss?

 

[ManuForever]

Spurs showing they're the superior team vs New York, but just like yesterday, letting them hang around. This should be a 20-point game. Leonard has shut Melo down. Aldridge has been amazing. I don't know why they can't ever pull away.

 

[occupant]

That little macaroni ninja Patrick Beverly

 

[ManuForever]

Leonard has got to be the front runner for DPOY through these 4 games...I mean come on. It's getting crazy at this point. Shutting down everyone he guards.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Kristaps Porzingis had a nice game again.

For such a wasted draft pick and long term project that Stephen A called the worst pick ever....

He actually has some clear abilities at age 20.

Duncan was impressed.

 

[trojanfan12]

Kristaps Porzingis had a nice game again.

For such a wasted draft pick and long term project that Stephen A called the worst pick ever....

He actually has some clear abilities at age 20.

Duncan was impressed.

Yeah, saw him play a game or 2 ago. If he can put on a little weight and stay healthy, the Knicks will have themselves a very good player.

 

[ManuForever]

Yeah, saw him play a game or 2 ago. If he can put on a little weight and stay healthy, the Knicks will have themselves a very good player.

He posterized Aldridge tonight.

It was hard to type that...

 

[Black Adam]

Leonard has got to be the front runner for DPOY through these 4 games...I mean come on. It's getting crazy at this point. Shutting down everyone he guards.

dude always DID have some pretty mad skills. Spurs made one HELLUVA good choice there...

 

[Black Adam]

He posterized Aldridge tonight.

It was hard to type that...

bet it was. but respect that you have the balls to give credit where it's due...

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Leonard has got to be the front runner for DPOY through these 4 games...I mean come on. It's getting crazy at this point. Shutting down everyone he guards

It is only 4 games, but WOW. He looks even better on defense than the DPOY award season last year.

He will eventually get lit up by someone. Great offense cannot be stopped no matter what you do.
He cannot keep everyone shooting below 30% but it is a nice 4 game start.

I cannot believe SAN ANTONIO has only had 4 high picks in the last 29 years NBA Lottery history.

David Robinson, Sean Elliott, Tim Duncan, and Kawahi Leonard.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Uh oh, Laker Fans.

No wonder he's struggling.

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[ChrisGar15]

It is only 4 games, but WOW. He looks even better on defense than the DPOY award season last year.

He will eventually get lit up by someone. Great offense cannot be stopped no matter what you do.
He cannot keep everyone shooting below 30% but it is a nice 4 game start.

I cannot believe SAN ANTONIO has only had 4 high picks in the last 29 years NBA Lottery history.

David Robinson, Sean Elliott, Tim Duncan, and Kawahi Leonard.

Leonard was picked by the Pacers -- then traded to Spurs for George Hill.

 

[trojanfan12]

Uh oh, Laker Fans.

No wonder he's struggling.

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[Hornsstampede2.0]

The SPURS were involved in the selection of Leonard.
They were trying to move up and get him all night, but they never told any team the name they wanted.

They knew he was potentially the best player in the draft, but did not want to play their hand too openly.
They offered Hill to a team with the condition that a specific group of players had to still be available.

The trade was already in place and done before his name was called.
Indiana merely drafted the player instructed to by the SPURS.

 

[ChrisGar15]

It is only 4 games, but WOW. He looks even better on defense than the DPOY award season last year.

He will eventually get lit up by someone. Great offense cannot be stopped no matter what you do.
He cannot keep everyone shooting below 30% but it is a nice 4 game start.

I cannot believe SAN ANTONIO has only had 4 high picks in the last 29 years NBA Lottery history.

David Robinson, Sean Elliott, Tim Duncan, and Kawahi Leonard.

If you are counting picks in the top 15 -- they also had a couple of whiffs.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

TF12, I know it's quite early to be talking about this...

But, I am super curious about what Clarkson will do, contract wise, this summer if his numbers hold up.

If I'm not mistaken, he is subject to the Arenas provision...

Meaning : His best case scenario is a poison pill deal like Jeremy Lin because the mid level exception is his starting point.

So, he could get like 4yr/54 with 5 mil the first 2 years and damn near 20 mil for the last 2 years.

But, if he waits until 2017 to sign a long-term deal, his time of service puts him in a position to sign 5yr/112 mil.

That is damn near double. But, a helluva gamble.

I'd probably sign a 1 yr deal if I'm him.

Food for thought.

* this is what happens when I'm up all night doing homework*

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

If you are counting picks in the top 15 -- they also had a couple of whiffs.

Are you the Chris Gar from F@nnation?