NBA Discussion Thread

[riley freeman]

looooooooooooooool

I'm done.

Lets be realistic, Lakers have far better players than the rockets

I was responding to the "I can't see any team being a match", even with Steve Nash the struggle is gonna be real for them this season. This ain't the eastern conference they have to overcome.

lol yeah I took it too fast

 

[Noni]

Durant hurting his foot will slow them down initially and make them have a slow start but they will go pretty far in the Playoffs I think. Maybe Conference finals before losing to Spurs again.



Really? The Lakers have been taking a few L's lately. Nick Young, and now Steve Nash and we still don't know how good Kobe has bounced back. I mean, to say he's going to do damage may be an understatement but how much damage?

I'd love to see Golden State go far but they lack a real big man and Curry's defense isn't as great as it could be. But the man has a serious jumpshot and crossover game is sick.

The other thing that is sad for GS, is that they are in a division where, physicality makes a huge portion of its success. Spurs got it, because of great time management, so everyone was able to rest and play 100% throughout the entire game. Clippers are just beasts. OKC, brook and durant are freak of natures and Ibaka is no joke in the post. Houston has Howard who is deadly and are quite quick especially in transition. GS does not have much physic overall to match that, especially not in the post. Their shooting is what is likely going to take em far, and still, the western conference is great at shooting to.

OKC- Durant
Spurs- Manu
Clippers- Crawford
Houston- Harden
Portland- Lillard

and those are just names off the top of the head. Klay and Curry can lead in the shots, but nothing more or less. Which is the sad part. They needed Love, but couldn't get em. Overall, a successful season for them will be if they make semis.

 

[Kuroh]

Lets be realistic, Lakers have far better players than the rockets

Kobe Bryant and that's it. I'm starting to think you're a troll, sport.

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

Anyway, I would love for the Cavs to win it this year. I just don't see it happening this year, next year is another story.

I think it can happen, they definitely have the talent and size. There only downfall is the bench, and who knows how they'll develop this season playing together. It will be exciting to see none the less.

 

[riley freeman]

Kobe Bryant and that's it. I'm starting to think you're a troll, sport.

lol, rocket main players are james harden and Dwight howard, it's not even close to what the lakers have, we have lin, kobe, hill, randle and many more who put the rockets to shame, it's clear that you are just a typical hater

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

Jeremy Lin is an extremely overrated player. He had one hot streak a couple seasons a back and not even for a long time.

 

[Kuroh]

I think it can happen, they definitely have the talent and size. There only downfall is the bench, and who knows how they'll develop this season playing together. It will be exciting to see none the less.

Don't get me wrong, it can happen. This season in my opinion is for them to learn how to play together and figure things out. Don't forget, David Blat is a new head coach who was coaching in Europe last year.

lol, rocket main players are james harden and Dwight howard, it's not even close to what the lakers have, we have lin, kobe, hill, randle and many more who put the rockets to shame, it's clear that you are just a typical hater

lol

You really think Lin, Hill and Julius Randle are on the same level as Harden and Howard? looooool

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

Don't get me wrong, it can happen. This season in my opinion is for them to learn how to play together and figure things out. Don't forget, David Blat is a new head coach who was coaching in Europe last year.

Well don't forget that these are pro's in the NBA, the best players in the world. With 82 games in a season they have more than enough time to build chemistry as a team before the playoffs.

But the spurs already have a strong chemistry together so I see what you're saying.

 

[Noni]

I think it can happen, they definitely have the talent and size. There only downfall is the bench, and who knows how they'll develop this season playing together. It will be exciting to see none the less.

Their downfall is not the bench, it ain't like the spurs, but it ain't necessarily bad nor is it outstanding. I've seen teams win with very little bench capabilities. It is the center position where they are lacking, overall strength in the pain for rebounds. Also, defense. Kyrie, and Love are not meant to be hardcore defenders. Lastly, chemistry. But that improves over time.

 

[Desiigner]

I hope that the Bulls and OKC have a good season.
And also lol at Lakers winning the championship this year.
1. It won't happen (they only have Kobe and maybe J.Randle is also a help)
2. Steve Nash would probably cry for the rest of his life if that was to happen.

 

[Kamui Sama]

Don't sleep on my raptors, they are going to finish strong this year U_U

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

Their downfall is not the bench, it ain't like the spurs, but it ain't necessarily bad nor is it outstanding. I've seen teams win with very little bench capabilities. It is the center position where they are lacking, overall strength in the pain for rebounds. Also, defense. Kyrie, and Love are not meant to be hardcore defenders. Lastly, chemistry. But that improves over time.

The bench is indeed there downfall. If they're in the finals against the spurs and the bench can't hold the weight while the starters are sitting it's done. They have the size for rebounding already. But compared to the spurs bench they'll have to play catch up.

 

[Penguin]

Caramel Anthony is pretty good.

I like Derrick the thorn Rose, and he plays mad defense.

Kobe is a baller.

Does Allen Iverson still play?

 

[Bastian]

and someone was hyping the Lakers over the Rockets earlier ...

 

[Noni]

I hope that the Bulls and OKC have a good season.
And also lol at Lakers winning the championship this year.
1. It won't happen (they only have Kobe and maybe J.Randle is also a help)
2. Steve Nash would probably cry for the rest of his life if that was to happen.

I lol'd at this. Expect OKC and Bulls to have a solid season, both are top 2 contenders in their conference. Randle is out for a while so not it is just Kobe. I feel terrible, he a beast yet, expected to do everything by himself. All the greats had a GREAT team. He has nothing, yet people put a burden on his shoulders to win a championship with scrubs. Lol, he will never be able to retire in peace.

Don't sleep on my raptors, they are going to finish strong this year U_U

They making play-offs, just cause they in the east. Other then that, don't expect more.

The bench is indeed there downfall. If they're in the finals against the spurs and the bench can't hold the weight while the starters are sitting it's done. They have the size for rebounding already. But compared to the spurs bench they'll have to play catch up.

There size is there, their commitment might not be as much. I mean, Chicago, Spurs, and Clippers would out rebound them, and those are three teams they will likely meet. OKC not as much, just cause they relay on out scoring an opponent.

Caramel Anthony is pretty good.

I like Derrick the thorn Rose, and he plays mad defense.

Kobe is a baller.

Does Allen Iverson still play?

AI retired. The answer u_u.

Derrick Rose defense is good, but am I the only one who can't wait to watch a OKC and Bulls game. Westbrook and Rose guarding and going at one another? The quickness. The explosion. The speed. The insane vertical (each over 40 inches). Blink and you might miss it. Two of the most athletic guards to ever play. That is the game I can't wait to see.

and someone was hyping the Lakers over the Rockets earlier ...

z.z

 

[Naruto.]

I'm rooting for Spurs as I always did.

 

[riley freeman]

Rockets won by luck tho

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

Oh here we go, Laker fans can never take L's without an excuse.

 

[Migualon J.J.]

Boy do I wish for ma boy Damian Lillard to own the NBA with Portland Trail Blazers...buuuuuuut doubt it, I would guess Spurs is gonna win it. I hope Trail Blazers and Bulls do well. Nough said lol :vision:

 

[Noni]

Well Portland put on quite the show. Props to them. However, OKC was handicapped too badly which was disappointing to see. Westbrook tried to carry the team but it just didn't happen. Portland dominated the post and they knocked down the shots when it mattered most. OKC started to force shots up when they should have kept possession a little longer. Also..

Curry dropped 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals. A great offensive portray but his defense also showed up.

Kobe dropped 31 but Lakers were blown out, I predict Kobe to play a great individual season. But boy, those Lakers...smdh.

Chicago was far to dominate against NY, Rose barely needed to do anything. Not much to say about this tbh.

So which game did you guys like the most?