Official NBA 2016-2017 Thread - 30 teams, 1 goal. 2 weeks left, so much can happen!!

[gene cisco]

I was thinking about Bogut on the Cavs and wonder how this jumbo lineup would fare vs the Warriors, Bogut, Thompson, Love, James, Irving..
I know its slow and my have problems keeping up on defense, but they will be a rebounding machine and hell in the paint causing all types of miss matches for the G.S.

I don't know about that lineup, but whatever keeps Lebron fresh throughout the playoffs is what Lue will have to do. Remember, the last 2 finals he led everyone in everything and will probably do so again. Keep Lebron fresh and ride the hot players. Lue got some time to play with his new toys and figure some thing out.

 

[RoadRage]

I don't know about that lineup, but whatever keeps Lebron fresh throughout the playoffs is what Lue will have to do. Remember, the last 2 finals he led everyone in everything and will probably do so again. Keep Lebron fresh and ride the hot players. Lue got some time to play with his new toys and figure some thing out.

It looks good on paper at least, but you never win a champinship on paper.. One problem is that the Cavs is so deep that they may have too many moving parts..
They still havent properly tapped into the full potential of Karver (at least in plays) and and this is going to be even more pronounce with J.R. and Love back.
Now they have a big lineup and got to learn set plays for that..
With the Warriors they have two main lineups and their style of play, as complicated as it is, may be less flexible however at least they are not bogged down with trying to be the master of everything..

 

[gene cisco]

It looks good on paper at least, but you never win a champinship on paper.. One problem is that the Cavs is so deep that they may have too many moving parts..
They still havent properly tapped into the full potential of Karver (at least in plays) and and this is going to be even more pronounce with J.R. and Love back.
Now they have a big lineup and got to learn set plays for that..
With the Warriors they have two main lineups and their style of play, as complicated as it is, may be less flexible however at least they are not bogged down with trying to be the master of everything..

Yeah, paper don't mean shit. The depth is a nice problem to have though, especially with Kyrie being injury prone, and an already injured Love and JR. There's no pressure on Love and JR to come back and play a lot of minutes off top. They can work their way back and let their bodies adapt.

That Derrick Williams pickup is turning out to be a nice one for the Cavs. Some players just need the right situation.

 

[Entrepronegro]

Wizards gonna be a problem for the Cavs if they play like this in the playoffs. But thats the big question, can they play like that in a playoffs series?

Theyve had some good playoff battles in the past, but they also had a different team in the past.

Cavs will spank their ass in the playoffs.

 

[RoadRage]

What yall think about the Warriors signing Matt Barnes?

 

[BrownTurd]

I never said 17 I said that if they will have to find ways of creating more shots if they want to keep their numbers close to what they were, and to Durant and Draymond credit they stepped up their defense and rebounding allowing them to take more shots..
But even so, their offense still isn't as automatic as it was last year, but to me its no biggie being that the defense is actually better..

There offense is not better then last season? Is this dude serious?

 

[BrownTurd]

KD will be fine better it happened now than in the playoffs.. KD take a few games off this road trip.. it's nothing

GS already clinched their playoff spot

A hyperextention would have Durant done until damn near the playoffs. Probably looking at 2 to 4 weeks.

Bogut had a similar experience injury with him being out 6 to 8 weeks. With the Matt Barnes signing I assume KD will be out 6 to 8 weeks

 

[BDR]

A hyperextention would have Durant done until damn near the playoffs. Probably looking at 2 to 4 weeks.

Bogut had a similar experience injury with him being out 6 to 8 weeks. With the Matt Barnes signing I assume KD will be out 6 to 8 weeks

That's fine better it happen now than in the playoffs..he will be back in time..

 

[D-TOWN REP]

Neither one of us want that

I damn sure don't fam

 

[D-TOWN REP]

What yall think about the Warriors signing Matt Barnes?

With KD going down they kinda had to he was the best veteran 3 out there to grab

 

[AllUniverse17]

KD will be alright.

The Warriors will be better then alright.

Still dont see a team close to them in the west.

 

[playahaitian]

KD will be alright.

The Warriors will be better then alright.

Still dont see a team close to them in the west.

with a hobbled KD....

you aint scared of the Spurs AT ALL?

 

[BDR]

with a hobbled KD....

you aint scared of the Spurs AT ALL?

Hobbled? KD won't be hobbled by the time the WCF roll around

The fact that KD walked off on his own and this ain't during the playoffs is a good thing.. let him take these next 2 months off and bring him back for the last 2-3 games for a tune up before the playoffs start

Folk forgetting GS already clinched a spot it's now a matter of securing their seeding

 

[playahaitian]

Hobbled? KD won't be hobbled by the time the WCF roll around

The fact that KD walked off on his own and this ain't during the playoffs is a good thing.. let him take these next 2 months off and bring him back for the last 2-3 games for a tune up before the playoffs start

Folk forgetting GS already clinched a spot it's now a matter of securing their seeding

I meant IF he was hobbled

IF (hope that is NOT the case!)

would the Warriors STILL be the favorite against a team like Houston and San Antonio?

 

[BDR]

I meant IF he was hobbled

IF (hope that is NOT the case!)

would the Warriors STILL be the favorite against a team like Houston and San Antonio?

I still think they can.. Prime time right for Klay to go ham.. Steph will be Steph and will prob start Avg 30+ during this stretch and Dray will increase his shots more.. GS still largely have the same players from 2 years ago

 

[IT IS WHAT IT IS]

I still think they can.. Prime time right for Klay to go ham.. Steph will be Steph and will prob start Avg 30+ during this stretch and Dray will increase his shots more.. GS still largely have the same players from 2 years ago

Real rap dude you definitely know the game. Wisdom drop, I heard the exact same thing almost verbatim from a highly respected Sports journalist this morning.

 

[D-TOWN REP]

As long as KD not out for the season and playoffs if I had to bet I say the Warriors win the title still

 

[playahaitian]

I still think they can.. Prime time right for Klay to go ham.. Steph will be Steph and will prob start Avg 30+ during this stretch and Dray will increase his shots more.. GS still largely have the same players from 2 years ago

but that isn't exactly true?

there bench is DECIMATED...

have those 3 players PROVEN they can work those types of minutes?

For 2 more months and the PLAYOFFS?

And beat either a healthy Chris Paul Clippers, A troublesome Utah, a on fire Houston and a fully loaded San Antonio Spurs?

And I would NOT want to face Westbrook with KD on the bench in a suit.

 

[BDR]

As long as KD not out for the season and playoffs if I had to bet I say the Warriors win the title still

You niggas need to tank but them Mavs fans want that 8th seed lol

 

[BDR]

but that isn't exactly true?

there bench is DECIMATED...

have those 3 players PROVEN they can work those types of minutes?

For 2 more months and the PLAYOFFS?

And beat either a healthy Chris Paul Clippers, A troublesome Utah, a on fire Houston and a fully loaded San Antonio Spurs?

And I would NOT want to face Westbrook with KD on the bench in a suit.

Bruh come on how can you say GS bench is decimated? They have Iggy, Livingston, West and Ian along with McAdoo, McGee and now Barnes..

GS is a better than than the rockets with or without Harden, clippers, Utah and the Spurs to keep it 100.. don't even mention OKC and stat paddington, OKC losing that series to GS 10 times out of 10 without Durant

 

[BDR]

but that isn't exactly true?

there bench is DECIMATED...

have those 3 players PROVEN they can work those types of minutes?

For 2 more months and the PLAYOFFS?

And beat either a healthy Chris Paul Clippers, A troublesome Utah, a on fire Houston and a fully loaded San Antonio Spurs?

And I would NOT want to face Westbrook with KD on the bench in a suit.

Bruh come on how can you say GS bench is decimated? They have Iggy, Livingston, West and Ian along with McAdoo, McGee and now Barnes..

GS is a better than than the rockets with or without Harden, clippers, Utah and the Spurs to keep it 100.. don't even mention OKC and stat paddington, OKC losing that series to GS 10 times out of 10 without Durant

 

[D-TOWN REP]

You niggas need to tank but them Mavs fans want that 8th seed lol

More like the Mavs staff

Most fans with sense out here want the lottery pick

But they out here battling trying to get in only thing I can say is the core got young real fast. Outside of Dirk of course. Most of the dudes getting clock are young.

We need a blue chip guard tho Yogi is solid but I want one of these studs coming in the draft

 

[KingTaharqa]

What yall think about the Warriors signing Matt Barnes?

Well they do need "help".

Nobody in the West is beating the Warriors. Cats pretending like the West playoffs gone be competitive. KD could sit and theyd still make it to the Finals. Which will be the first time they play somebody.

 

[playahaitian]

Bruh come on how can you say GS bench is decimated? They have Iggy, Livingston, West and Ian along with McAdoo, McGee and now Barnes..

GS is a better than than the rockets with or without Harden, clippers, Utah and the Spurs to keep it 100.. don't even mention OKC and stat paddington, OKC losing that series to GS 10 times out of 10 without Durant

Don't get it twisted

I think THEIR BIG 3 can handle ALL the teams I mentioned...

but without KD?

It aint gonna be EASY.

You REALLY wanna just DISMISS Houston and San Antonio in a 7 game series like that?

You saying the Dubs 1017 bench is JUST AS GOOD as the 2018 bench?

sidebar: You know what's scary?

@largebillsonlyplease is the authority on this so I would defer to him.

But could the Monstars WEAKNESS be Steve Kerr as caoch?

Cause Dubs fans routinely tell me he has made some VERY questionable decisions in game.

Imagine NO KD and he has to potentially go through Pop, Doc and D'Atoni?

 

[playahaitian]

Can someone post the current play off positions for the 8 teams in the West?

 

[KingTaharqa]

Don't get it twisted

I think THEIR BIG 3 can handle ALL the teams I mentioned...

but without KD?

It aint gonna be EASY.

You REALLY wanna just DISMISS Houston and San Antonio in a 7 game series like that?

You saying the Dubs 1017 bench is JUST AS GOOD as the 2018 bench?

sidebar: You know what's scary?

@largebillsonlyplease is the authority on this so I would defer to him.

But could the Monstars WEAKNESS be Steve Kerr as caoch?

Cause Dubs fans routinely tell me he has made some VERY questionable decisions in game.

Imagine NO KD and he has to potentially go through Pop, Doc and D'Atoni?

No one in the West is challenging Golden State family. We really dont have to watch the west playoffs til Finals this year. San Antonios guards are too old, Houston is another great regular season 2nd round exit team. Nobody else is worth mentioning. KD could rest to the conference Finals and they may lose 1 2 games tops. People dont want to admit how horrible and non competitive its gonna be cuz they praying these cats win it all. They want their road to be easy, and it will be.

 

[playahaitian]

No one in the West is challenging Golden State family. We really dont have to watch the west playoffs til Finals this year. San Antonios guards are too old, Houston is another great regular season 2nd round exit team. Nobody else is worth mentioning. KD could rest to the conference Finals and they may lose 1 2 games tops. People dont want to admit how horrible and non competitive its gonna be cuz they praying these cats win it all. They want their road to be easy, and it will be.

I actually want KD to get his ring just so all the debate is over...of course the more compelling story is the Monstars losing...

but if they are able to go UNDEFEATED for the ENTIRE playoffs?

Now I think they cannot be ANY haters...that is historic.

And honestly I think the league is looking up...there are LEGITIMATE superstars on MANY of the teams.

I remember a time when the WEST was so damn dominant and good they were seriously considering restructuring the playoff formats!

yeah the league NEEDS to be contracted...

but the fact that teams like Washington Miami Utah Toronto and the Bucks have really really good players is a great future look for the league and even this year's draft looks good.

 

[gene cisco]

I meant IF he was hobbled

IF (hope that is NOT the case!)

would the Warriors STILL be the favorite against a team like Houston and San Antonio?

They were a 73-win team without KD? If KD is indeed out, KD being off the thunder makes the West easier for GS. GS can win a ring without KD playing, now that would be some shit.

 

[playahaitian]

They were a 73-win team without KD? If KD is indeed out, KD being off the thunder makes the West easier for GS. GS can win a ring without KD playing, now that would be some shit.

DAMN...imagine THAT???

What in the f*ck would the haters have to say if THAT happens?

No excuses no cavets no NOTHING.

Just wow...

if THAT happens

the internet will EXPLODE!

sidebar: How would Durant feel though?

and how would something like THAT do to his "legacy", resigning with the Dubs and his ego?

Cause the the league is gonna have not only gonna have to call TNT, Bleacher Report and Shaq's mom...

but Turner, ESPN, Yahoo and Google to try to protect him from the internet gang assault that he would endure!

 

[D'Evils]

 

[Mr. Met]

Good night Golden State.

 

[BrownTurd]

Good night Golden State.

He will be back before the end of season

 

[gene cisco]

DAMN...imagine THAT???

What in the f*ck would the haters have to say if THAT happens?

No excuses no cavets no NOTHING.

Just wow...

if THAT happens

the internet will EXPLODE!

sidebar: How would Durant feel though?

and how would something like THAT do to his "legacy", resigning with the Dubs and his ego?

Cause the the league is gonna have not only gonna have to call TNT, Bleacher Report and Shaq's mom...

but Turner, ESPN, Yahoo and Google to try to protect him from the internet gang assault that he would endure!

That's the entire point. Them winning without him would just cement what some folks been saying. But since he only has a Grade 2, he will be in the playoffs. Could have been a much worse injury.

 

[Amajorfucup]

KD plays the 3 and he is one man (3-1)
Today is the first day of March (3-1)
Warriors blew a 3-1 lead.

#Never4Get

 

[IT IS WHAT IT IS]

Damn... KD out 4 weeks? Draftkings and and Fanduel teams better load up on Chef, Klay and Draymond because they are going to be doing some heavy lifting!