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On July 15 2009 02:40 HonestTea wrote:
RJ to SA?
Really?
RJ is on the wrong side of 30, and he's not that great. There was a month or so when he was top 5 scorer in the league, but that's all. His Jersey numbers came with the Kidd Effect.
No doubt RJ makes the Spurs stronger and addresses a need, but it pales in comparison to Cavs+Shaq, Celtics+Sheed, Magic+Vince, and LAL+Artest.
Umm, and the depreciation comes from playing on the Bucks without Redd. He's still a good player.
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On July 15 2009 04:20 citi.zen wrote:
The PF the Clippers drafted looked awesome in the summer league so far. And they are in talks with Iverson apparently? Wonder how that would work in the back court...
not good as Eric Gordon is a PURE shooting guard aka he's a scoring machine first and needs a playmaker.
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Don't forget Baron Davis :-)
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On July 15 2009 04:18 Eniram wrote:
I think this is the year the Clippers are gonna make a name for themselves. They have a lot of scrappy players that can pull of some big plays. I doubt they'll win anything but they're gonna pull off a lot of things most people wouldn't expect from them.
If I had to pick surprise team - Washington Wizards.
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The Clippers are due for a good season, right?
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Depends how long Indian curses last.
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I honestly want to see the Clippers do well just so there can be nice a LAL-LAC rivalry.
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blake is promising, if clippers can sign another big player they might actually have a chance to make the playoffs maybe
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On July 15 2009 06:51 poor newb wrote:
blake is promising, if clippers can sign another big player they might actually have a chance to make the playoffs maybe
Let's not get ahead of ourselves
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On July 15 2009 05:09 tonight wrote:
The Clippers are due for a good season, right?
understatement of the year lol
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On July 15 2009 06:51 poor newb wrote:
blake is promising, if clippers can sign another big player they might actually have a chance to make the playoffs maybe
how many rookies lead their team to the playoffs? if LeBron couldn't do it, what makes you think Blake Griffin can?
the Clippers look decent on paper though, but unfortunately that's rarely ever translated to actual good results...
Baron Davis, Eric Gordon, Al Thornton, Blake Griffin, Marcus Camby ...
pretty solid looking starting 5, but I can almost guarantee one or more of them will have season ending injuries or just play like total shit
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On July 15 2009 07:56 Xeris wrote:Show nested quote +On July 15 2009 06:51 poor newb wrote:
blake is promising, if clippers can sign another big player they might actually have a chance to make the playoffs maybe how many rookies lead their team to the playoffs? if LeBron couldn't do it, what makes you think Blake Griffin can? the Clippers look decent on paper though, but unfortunately that's rarely ever translated to actual good results... Baron Davis, Eric Gordon, Al Thornton, Blake Griffin, Marcus Camby ... pretty solid looking starting 5, but I can almost guarantee one or more of them will have season ending injuries or just play like total shit
Except the Cavs were definitely worse than the Clips were talent wise as you pointed out. Cav's fell into lottery land and never came out, the Clips are just cursed, but if Boston Red Sox can win a World Series I am sure the Clips can make the playoffs.
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Hmm well let's see:
1. Lakers
2. Spurs
3. Mavs
4. Utah
5. Denver
6. Portland
IMO those 6 teams (in no particular order) are a lock to make the playoffs next season, then you'll be having many teams competing for the final 2 spots.
Houston - losing Artest, probably Yao, probably TMac... how far can they go with ONLY role players? Very likely IMO that they will miss the playoffs.
New Orleans - shitty season, haven't made ANY moves in the offseason, chances they miss the playoffs especially with other teams improving? I'd say it'll be tough
Phoenix - depending on what happens with Amare, etc... I still think they have a pretty solid team and if they remain healthy they could still get up in the top 8.
Golden State - they're really dangerous just because of the offensive firepower, plus adding Stephen Curry and Morrow and especially Anthony Randolph becoming a beast, they're also in a pretty interesting position to possibly make the playoffs.
OKC - my dark horse pick to make the playoffs.... Durant is going to be even more amazing, Westbrook and Green will develop further, and it seems as if Harden is going to be a very solid rookie. Really, if they can add a strong big man, they will be a really interesting team to watch out for.
Clippers - on paper, they have a chance and I think they might be in the running... we'll see.
Anyways that's my take on the West. I really don't think the Clippers can do it, but I might be surprised. As I said before, my dark horse pick is OKC and I see them finishing 7th seed or something and upsetting someone in Round 1 only to end up losing in the 2nd round. I called it!
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I can't take the Clippers seriously after reading this.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4187729
There's character flaws and there's poisonous organizations.
The Richard Jefferson trade was big for the spurs because of the role he fills, not in terms of absolute best basketball player. The spurs NEEDED a reliable scorer (and a backup C/PF). Nobody's sure the cavs need shaq or even if he'll make them a better team.
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On July 14 2009 23:53 Ace wrote:
RJ to San Antonio is another ridiculous steal for the summer so far ^_^
Boston probably won't, or at least should not start Sheed. Perkins has done really well starting for them and he's a much bigger presence in the paint.
On July 15 2009 04:01 Ace wrote:
Boston doesn't need Sheed to shut Howard down. Perkins did it just fine, and so does KG.
Yeah, I thought it would make more sense to start Garnett and Perkins and have Rasheed and Davis come off the bench, but listening to Doc in the press conference made it sound like he was actually going to start Rasheed... I hope the rotation will have it both ways.
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The Boston Celtics are going to be the x17 of the NBA with Rasheed.
2ez roflowned.
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On July 15 2009 10:47 tonight wrote:
The Boston Celtics are going to be the x17 of the NBA with Rasheed.
2ez roflowned.
More like the x18!
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the celtics are the team to beat with their allstar team
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HonestTea
5007 Posts
Depending on how Rondo shakes out, Celtics starting Five are all possible HOFers
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Wait, before people jump on me,
First ballot HOF: KG
Borderline HOF: Pierce, Jesus
Who Knows: Rondo
Will Actually Never Be HOF in Reality But Goddamit Anyway: Sheed
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Pierce and Ray Allen will definitely be nominated ^_^
Sheed wont get in just because his balls were too big for the NBA.
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