Jim Alfredson Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 So the Pistons got Dale Davis. And not much else. They are going to have a tough road this year, but I still think they will be Eastern Conference Champs again. I will not say anything about the Finals. Let's get it on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 So the Pistons got Dale Davis. And not much else. They are going to have a tough road this year, but I still think they will be Eastern Conference Champs again. I will not say anything about the Finals. Let's get it on!! ← I'm gonna go with Miami winning the East as long as Shaq doesn't self-destruct like he did last year -- not sure what chance there is of that. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Shaq's glory days are over. I don't think he'll make it all the way through the season. Miami hasn't really picked up anyone that can help in that regard, either (although who could?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Here come the Lakers! We got...um...uh...Aaron McKie. Maybe. I hope this Bynum kid develops fast. I hope Phil's got some miracles up his sleeve. I think the Heat will be improved this year, and I don't think Shaq's done. Shaq is not a run-of-the-mill rickety center. He's a freak of nature, and he's going to be motivated since Duncan now has the same number of rings. I'm interested to see how well Flip Saunders can coach a team with all the necessary parts. My guess is he'll succeed with flying colors and the Pistons will be tough to handle. Big Fundamentals, Lightnin' Parker, Scrappy Ginobili, and Bob Friggin' Horry will have the Spurs right there again. Love to hate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) Shaq's glory days are over. I don't think he'll make it all the way through the season. Miami hasn't really picked up anyone that can help in that regard, either (although who could?) I more or less agree with you about Shaq. The rest of the team is better, though. The west should be interesting as well. Spurs will be favorites as usual and the Mavs will be an underachieving dark horse, but who knows about the rest? The Suns will be good enough to make the playoffs, but without Joe J won't be as good as last year. I think the Kings will struggle to make the playoffs this year -- they looked terrible against the Sonics last year. The Sonics, too, won't be as good as they were last year and will struggle to make the playoffs. I'm guessing the Rockets will be a little better than they were last year, and a potential contender. The Nuggets played brilliant once George Karl arrived, but the honeymoon is over and you have to wonder whether Camby can again stay healthy for a full season. The Lakers -- no clue about these guys, but Phil and Kobe have to be good enough to get the team to a low playoff seed. The Warriors could be a real surprise if Baron Davis stays healthy for the entire season. Who knows what will happen with the Jazz. I don't think the Grizzlies, Clippers or New Orleans will make the playoffs. Guy Edited August 26, 2005 by Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 shaq will have a monster year it does seem like he can't last a full season anymore but he'zzzz still my fav let's not mention #08's name this season, he's a chump ss1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Spurs best of the West Miami has to learn with all the new pieces Pistons will surprise everyone. Flip will turn Billups loose along with Hamilton with added firepower of Big Ben, who Flip will give green light to score early in games. Sheed will be put down low to utilize his strength and height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 i'd say the lakers will be even worse this season they have done nothing to get better, other than adding phil and he ain't out on the court oh well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sounds about right to me, SS1. The Lakers don't have much to work with. I like the selection of Bynum, he's already got NBA size. I read an article that described him as having a very good attitude, which is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Spurs best of the West Miami has to learn with all the new pieces Pistons will surprise everyone. Flip will turn Billups loose along with Hamilton with added firepower of Big Ben, who Flip will give green light to score early in games. Sheed will be put down low to utilize his strength and height. ← Miami has to learn, but they have a whole season. Pistons will be great, again, with a solid chance of winning the east -- all the pieces except Larry are coming back. Pacers will be excellent as long as Artest doesn't fly off the handle again. Cavs will definitely make the playoffs this season and could even cause some post-season damage. The Bulls should make the playoffs again as a #5 or #6. Other than that I have no clue what's going to happen -- a bunch of mediocre teams that would get ping pong balls if they were out west. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 From ESPN, Chad Ford's pre-season rankings (hence probably wrong): West 1. Spurs 2. Kings (too high IMHO) 3. Suns 4. Rockets 5. Nuggets 6. Warriors 7. Mavericks (too low IMHO) 8. Sonics 9. Wolves 10. Clippers 11. Lakers 12. Jazz 13. Grizzlies 14. Blazers 15. Hornets East 1. Pacers 2. Heat (though he says they can't win championship) 3. Pistons 4. Nets 5. Cavs (I'd put them ahead of the Nets) 6. Wizards 7. Bulls 8. Bucks 9. Sixers 10. Knicks 11. Celtics 12. Magic 13. Raptors 14. Hawks 15. Bobcats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Spurs just picked up Michael Finley, who will apparently be first off the bench behind Ginobili & Bowen. He should be anyway, as he's clearly superior to Brent Barry. CNN/SI said they also picked up Nick Van Exel this off season, which I had previously missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 What about the Hornets?? Where are they(and the Saints for that matter) going to play their home games?? The NBA wants to relocate them for at least part of the season. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2148442 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Spurs just picked up Michael Finley, who will apparently be first off the bench behind Ginobili & Bowen. He should be anyway, as he's clearly superior to Brent Barry. CNN/SI said they also picked up Nick Van Exel this off season, which I had previously missed. ← It looks like the Spurs will have an easier time winning the title than they did last season. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 F*%$#@g Spurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzdog Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 GO WARRIORS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) kareem's coming home 'bout freakin' time i wonder if he's gonna wear the sky goggles and those low cut adidas shoes on the bench? let's see phil 10 rings kareem 6 rings scottie (maybe) 5 rings the most bling on the sidelines Edited September 4, 2005 by Soulstation1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 are you shaqless?? anyone see my boy's new commercial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted October 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Pistons looked really good last night! Darko is playing much better and their offense had some zip. I'm really looking forward to this season! Sheed is 20lbs lighter. He's hungry for some mo' bling!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 has the daddy lost any extra baggage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Ok, David Stern's proposed dress code for NBA players is ridiculous, but this statement is even MORE ridiculous than that: Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby, who is in the midst of a $45 million contract, thinks the players should have additional compensation. "I don't see it happening unless every NBA player is given a stipend to buy clothes," Camby told WOAI. $45 million contract and you need a stipend? Get real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 darko was arrested for driving on suspended license....... does AI own a suit? if you don't want to have to buy a suit, play ALL the freakin' games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 the b-ball season starts on tuesday the heat play on tnt tomorrow the fakers are in for a long season, i'd say they don't make the play-offs again can the spurs repeat? where's sheed's belt? i hope he retired it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 The one thing they need to get into Kwame Brown's head is that he is stronger than most of the opponents he plays against. If he can beat his man down the court and establish himself strongly inside, he can be a force. That's what he needs to consistently accomplish, every time down court. I've yet to see Bynum, since he's been out with that abdominal injury. Both he and Kwame need to be the focal point of the offense. Forget winning, and develop the youngsters. Kobe looks great in preseason, last preseason game I watched he scored 27 in 25 minutes. Too bad it will go to waste on a team that looks very similar to last year. If Phil can make these guys a winner, he's more of miracle worker than anyone has given him credit for. I don't think he can pull it off. Last night the Lakers sent Jumaine Jones away for some future draft picks, further loosening up the logjam at small forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 # 08 = loser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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