Only thing left to see now is where Kevin Love ends up...maybe some other names but I doubt anyone else big is moving.
If Love goes to Cleveland you have to say that they are hands down the best team. If not, I think you still roll with the Spurs, as they haven't changed much of their roster.
Two teams that haven't been mentioned much: Clips and Pacers. Especially Indiana. I know Stephenson is still yet to commit, but what have they done to get worse, or even comparably worse? I wouldn't pencil them in as a top 2 seed, but I'm still a believer in them.
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I dont believe in Pacers much. They are good, but Hibbert was looking to become much more than he is, i think he wil be shopped during the next year. Stephenson is such a talent, but i dont like the guy, for his dirty plays.
Clippers are my favourites, so i will cheer for them during the year, but in the end Spurs and OKC are there to cross their way, so it will be tough.
I must say that I really like the Mavs this season by the actual look of it.
Harris, Ellis, Parsons, Nowitzki, Chandler could again reach the playoffs. No pure point guard but 3 nice passers, who all can score 15+ points. And with Chandler hopefully without bigger injuries having good defense as well.
Only the usual Dallas bench looks weaker than in previous years. No Carter, no Blair, no Marion I guess. And unfortunately no Larkin, who was one of my favourite players.
But they still got Mekel, Felton, Jefferson, Crowder, James, Smith, Ledo, who could have a nice season actually, Wright, who is really valuable as well and could get important minutes if Chandler/Nowitzki need a rest.
Edited by roturn on 15-07-2014 10:02
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
No need to tell who i support in the East now.
I am now Miami Heat fan!
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
I dont believe in Pacers much. They are good, but Hibbert was looking to become much more than he is, i think he wil be shopped during the next year. Stephenson is such a talent, but i dont like the guy, for his dirty plays.
Clippers are my favourites, so i will cheer for them during the year, but in the end Spurs and OKC are there to cross their way, so it will be tough.
No need to tell who i support in the East now.
Some much deserved respect for OKC.. thank you Avin!
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547984 wrote:
Only thing left to see now is where Kevin Love ends up...maybe some other names but I doubt anyone else big is moving.
If Love goes to Cleveland you have to say that they are hands down the best team. If not, I think you still roll with the Spurs, as they haven't changed much of their roster.
Two teams that haven't been mentioned much: Clips and Pacers. Especially Indiana. I know Stephenson is still yet to commit, but what have they done to get worse, or even comparably worse? I wouldn't pencil them in as a top 2 seed, but I'm still a believer in them.
He apparently joins the Hornets, which might be a huge bump for Indiana as he opens quite a hole.
Could be a good opportunity for Evan Turner to step up, even though his performances in the Pacers jersey wasn`t that convincing yet and far from the early season with the Sixers. Plus he first would need to re-sign with them.
Edited by roturn on 16-07-2014 13:41
Came here to write this, but I see you already mentioned it. Anyways, the stupidest move ever in my honest opinion. I mean, he had starting 5 position in Indiana, absolutely great contract, was the 2nd best player and he's now moving to one of worst teams in the league... But then again, it's Lance Stephenson, we should expect crazy things like this from that strange guy.
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Ok, so if Love joins LBJ and Irving, they will have the strongest team on paper, hands down, in not only the East, but the whole League. Much do point in that direction. At this point, Irving and Love are at least one level above Bosh and Wade and Irving is not even at his best yet. They will surely miss out on a super talent in Wiggins, but what they got it definetely worth. Love is the the best PF in the game and what he brings to LBJ's game hasnt Wade or Bosh brought - a legit 3 point shooter. On top of that they still has some nice peaces who hopefully can evolve into better role players than Miami had. The only team in the East who can challenge them is Bulls as Pacers got their whole season ended before it started when George got injured.
Looking forward to next season. As a Golden State-fan I would love to see Love in the bay area, but I have also had a crush on Irving since he got drafted (mainly due to his enormous potential and his ability to 1v1), so I am glad they have picked LBJ and maybe will pick Love up. Such a potent team in maybe even a weaker East, ellthough the Bulls will be back Im sure. Reports are Rose is looking fantastic atm and with Pau (who arguably is much better than fckn Boozer), they will have a smart player at the PF and a pretty legit frontcourt.
Yes, if that happens they are automatic to get into ECF and almost guaranteed to get into Finals. Only question is how Kevin Love will perform under pressure, as he hasn't played any high-stakes games in his career.
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Also why the fuck does Paul George have to be injured after I make optimistic post about the Pacers. WHY
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Don't forget about Mike Millar, I think he'll be another great perimiter threat for the Cavs along with Love. He played lights out against the thunder in the playoffs last year in a series memphis should have won. I bet that cleveland will beat the bulls in the eastern finals but loses to the western champs. The west is just too dang good to try to predict though.
Yeah. Injuries always suck. This one in especially. Nothing you want to see or wish anybody.
But he will come back for sure. Those athletes can recover much better than normal people and despite having a 6-8 month full recovery time and then a similar length for muscular rebuilding etc. I hope he will be able to make a come back the season after.
The Pacers are doomed for this season though. Do they have their own first round pick? I really hope so.
roturn wrote:
Yeah. Injuries always suck. This one in especially. Nothing you want to see or wish anybody.
But he will come back for sure. Those athletes can recover much better than normal people and despite having a 6-8 month full recovery time and then a similar length for muscular rebuilding etc. I hope he will be able to make a come back the season after.
The Pacers are doomed for this season though. Do they have their own first round pick? I really hope so.
They traded away their second round pick for evan turner, but they have their own first round pick.
I was not a fan of the moves they have done since all star break. Letting Stephenson go was a big mistake in my opinion. They had their problems offensively before and right now I don't see them in the playoff picture especially not after PG's accident. Even with him I think they would've been worse than last year.
