Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I like Basketball and i love watching the NBA Lets start by recent results : Charlotte 103-95 Toronto Houston 120-96 NY Knicks Miami 83-99 Portland Toronto loosing was not what i expected, then again they had a poor shooting night Nothing special about Houston killing NY Same with Portland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 The Knicks stink this year. Man the raptors got off to a hot start, but I don't see them taking down the Bulls in the playoffs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 i like their style they could have a chance to beat the bulls if they had a big man that could rival Pau the knicks on the other hand are in a dark place, forget this season what about the future Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Perhaps, but I'm not too confident they have the offense to overcome the Bull's defense, but we'll have to see. Can't lie, it's tough seeing Pau play good since I'm a lakers fan, but I understand we never let him just play with all the trade rumors, but it's great he got another chance (especially a contender.) Woo, the knicks are just a mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 My brother, im also a laker and i hated everything they did to gasol he was by far the best choice to keep during those trade rumor days and im loving the fact that he still plays great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Sweet! tbh, he played like crap during a few games, but he's one of those guys that needs motivation and support from his group to consistently play at a high level. No doubt he was the best choice. Best thing for them is to wait for summer '15 and/or '16 to see what key pieces they can acquire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Every team should welcome and suport their players, also help and motivate them, cause you dont want them to drift away from the team. I have heard there are some great pleyers free this summer, and that LA and NY are fighting to land a few superstars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Agreed. Guys like Greg Monroe, Kevin Love, DeRozan, etc are gonna be available. Hell, even Kevin Durant in 2016 if they don't win anything between now & then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 The way the pistons are playing right now they might win it all and keep greg... I dont want a soft guy like love, not untill he starts being serious. i have always said that the okc management is awful and cheep. You know how many great players they let go cause of money. They should have 3 titles by now. KD...im not sure anything about him and his plans for the future if he does not win one by then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Yo! They've won like 7 in a row since dropping Josh Smith. crazy. Love is basically a 3rd option for the cavs, which is weird since the stats he had on the wolves were amazing. He needs to become a leader if he wants titles. OKC has been way too talented to not have won by now. I always wanted to see Westbrook by himself, he's too skilled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 But you have to understand that he had those stas in the wolves, not something to realy get happy about+he never lead them to the playoffs russell has one thing against him and thats that he does not think. Superstar who needs one thing to be complete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Talent, regardless. Sure, it was inflated due to lack of depth on the team, but most guys can't do that on a regular basis. Westbrook is a knucklehead at times, tends to act on impulse. Great player though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 great player or great potential one is not the other and hes not the only problem, KD as a leader has no control over his team thats why i said a long time a ago they will go to second or third round but wont finish it they lack bench, commutation, and focus prek is a shaqtin a fool legend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 LOL perk really is. KD is soft at times. Dude needs a winner's mentality and realize the skill he possess to take those final shots instead of maybe passing. The best leaders made their teammates better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I dont think kd has a prob with the last shot. But i dont see him as a leader also. Now dallas has the chance for a ring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I know that, but sometimes he needs to realize you're the best option, IMO. Dallas has a nice squad now with the Rondo addition. I need Parsons to play better since he's on my fantasy team lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 OT Indiana Pacers 107-Boston Celtics 103 FT Brooklyn Nets 88 - Philadelphia 76ers 90 FT Detroit Pistons 103 - Atlanta Hawks 106 FT New Orleans Pelicans 106 - Memphis Grizzlies 95 FT Oklahoma City Thunder 99 - Utah Jazz 94 FT Washington Wizards 102 - Chicago Bulls 86 FT Milwaukee Bucks 98 - Minnesota Timberwolves 84 FT San Antonio Spurs 100 - Phoenix Suns 95 FT Sacramento Kings 108 - Denver Nuggets 118 FT Golden State Warriors 112 - Cleveland Cavaliers 94 FT L. A. Lakers 101 - Orlando Magic 84 some surprises here indiana srugled with Boston even when Boston sent green Brooklyn lost...phhh Lakers won without kobe Wizards stomped the Bulls Cavs have a problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Brooklyn needs to ship some players off. KG is washed up (hurts to say that) D-Will is past his prime, and Joe Johnson is overrated. Laker win + more rest for Kobe = happy me. Cavs forever plagued by injuries. Wizards sleeper team in the East. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Brooklyn needs to ship some players off. KG is washed up (hurts to say that) D-Will is past his prime, and Joe Johnson is overrated. Laker win + more rest for Kobe = happy me. Cavs forever plagued by injuries. Wizards sleeper team in the East. Brooklyn was a disappointment long a go D-will was only hot in the first seasons in Utah Joe...abs on the money, hes like melo to me. He should be someones backup or third option cavs are bad because they dont listen to anyone and have a bad management they had 4 first picks in the last 5 years are you kidding me wizzarda are awesome, but i think they need a Lamar Odom kinda bench player Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 I remember the days they would higlight the D-Will vs CP3 matchup, smh memories. Yup third option sounds about right for Johnson. I wonder how many shots JR Smith will jack up every game as a Cavs player. Woo, the wizards would be a sight to see if they had the 2014-15 Nick Young, instead of the younger one they had long time ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 I dont consider CP3 a superstar cause he is a melo kinda player...has not done anything well, he will shoot the ball till the king comes back no one listens to lbj SWAGGY P...got to love him i would love it if they played black more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 He needs to lead the Clippers to a title first. did you see when dion waiters (before he was traded) wanted the ball but lbj ignored him? haha. swaggy p is the man. tarik black had a solid game. brought tons of energy, and had a nice stat line in 17 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 i dont see the clipers wining the west let alone the finals dion was a tough guy in the cavs, now he s going to be a great addition to the tunder tarik needs to start, he is clearly the better choice also i wonder why the lakers aren't making any moves are they even trying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 73 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 They won't be going anywhere. ESPN has said "Clippers in the finals" for like 3 years straight, ha. Prob gonna have to see if he continues this play before he becomes a starter. Most likely cause the season is looking bleek. Unless a miracle run happens, no playoffs. They may just let the young guys play + mins and see what they can bring to the table, then evaluate talent during free agency. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazar Manfredie 226 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Jordan is a better defender and rebounder the howard if only he can shoot freethrows if LA gets some good/great players during the summer they can keep Nick, and some others on the bench Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
