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****The Official 2014-15 NBA Thread****

Discussion in 'Other Sports Forum' started by schmolioot, Jul 7, 2014.

  1. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    You guys enjoyed that win huh?

    Down 5 with 25 seconds to go and you win? Fun..huh? LOL
     
  2. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    [video]https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/EBD57394691182562540551553024_3fb88c1b527.1.5.8173 814925508125029.mp4?versionId=u_xalfqnBVeKrNO.lH9T QZ4aQ8Nl_6SJ[/video]

    "Let's go Heat" chant in Orlando....
     
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  3. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Would be pretty cool to see Whiteside average a double double on the year. He's close now, average rebounds up to 9.0 and he's getting more minutes so that will keep inching up.
     
  4. finfansince72

    finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    You could make an argument that Lebron would have been better off staying in Miami, if he was on that roster now they would be the favorites to win the title but with him in Cleveland they are still the favorites to win the East for the next few years. You really have no objectivity when it comes to Lebron, its not like he isn't still far and away the best player in the East right now. Cleveland looks really good right now, I'm not sure if you have seen them play lately but they look like the best team in the East.
     
  5. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Hard to find somebody more objective than me on Lebron. YES. They look great now. Lebron IS the best player in the world. The Cavs Eff. Ratings ALL STINK.
     
  6. Jaydog57

    Jaydog57 Canes/Fins/Magic fan

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    You know you're a Magic fan when losing sucks, but you're still happy your team didn't get blown out. Maybe next year we'll get a real coach and eventually be competitive again.
     
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  7. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I wonder if Spo will consider starting Walker and Deng.

    Haslem, god bless him, is killing our spacing.

    Even though we couldn't hit the broadside of a barn for 3 1/2 quarters last night, the spacing was far better when Walker and Deng were playing together.
     
  8. Section126

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    Haslem is a GREAT defender, and with Bosh out, we need a new guy to call out the defensive signals to start a game.
     
  9. Serpico Jones

    Serpico Jones Well-Known Member

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    Heat sign Michael Beasley to 10 day contract.
     
  10. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Whoa...the return of Beasley. Yikes.
     
  11. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    SUPER COOL BEAS IS BACK!!! I know he has been a knucklehead, but damn I love this guy. Henry Walker and Super Cool Beas reunited in Miami.

    Per Heat's instagram: https://instagram.com/p/zkrbYFEMoP
     
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  12. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Yeah it pretty much goes without saying that Haslem is going to hurt the offense but that's not why he's there. You have to hope between Whiteside, Dragic, Wade and Deng you've got enough offense to make it work.

    So far, so good.
     
  13. Sumlit

    Sumlit Well-Known Member

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    Beasley, 3rd time the charm?
     
  14. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Beas isn't a good defender but he does have 3 pt range and can create his own shot.

    Desperate times....
     
  15. Serpico Jones

    Serpico Jones Well-Known Member

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    I hope so because the dude has a ton of talent. When we drafted him I thought we had another Carmelo on our hands but he pretty much smoked himself out of the league.
     
  16. MikeHoncho

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    Not very high on this latest signing of Beasley.
     
  17. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    God I wish we would stop bringing that loser back... I hope he gets no minutes and leaves after 10 days. Horrible basketball player. Bad move Riley, I rather sign just about anyone over Beasley
     
  18. sports24/7

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    Hopefully this works out. Beasley always had great offensive ability. He certainly fits the need for a stretch 4. While the organization was wondering about his impact on Whiteside, I wonder if a reformed Henry Walker can help straighten Beasley out. They are former college teammates.
     
  19. Section126

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    What was weird about Beasley...was that he was actually pretty good last year, and busted out anyway.
     
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    You gotta think with the Beasley and Walker signings, Spo realizes that this team needs offense badly with CB out for the year. Seems like we will be content playing relatively small and quick with Hassanity, Bird, and UD being our bigs.
     
  21. Vertical Limit

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    My guess what this means is Ennis will no longer see a meaningful minute unless it's garbage time or an injury.

    Ennis and Tyler definitely need a full offseason though before they're ready.
     
  22. PhiNomina

    PhiNomina White-Collar Redneck

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    wut?

    Their new starting 5 since the trades has best net rtg in the league. Also - top 5 in net pt diff for the entire yr. And they've only played together since 1/15!
     
  23. Section126

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    Section126's TOP 50 Current NBA Players

    1. Lebron James (CLE)
    2. Anthony Davis (NO)
    3. Kevin Durant (OKC)
    4. Russell Westbrook (OKC)
    5. James Harden (HOU)
    6. Stephen Curry (GSW)
    7. Marc Gasol (MEM)
    8. Chris Paul (LAC)
    9. John Wall (WSH)
    10. Klay Thompson (GSW)
    11. Paul George (IND)
    12. Blake Griffin (LAC)
    13. Demarcus Cousins (SAC)
    14. Carmelo Anthony (NYK)
    15. Chris Bosh (MIA)
    16. Jeff Teague (ATL)
    17. Lamarcus Aldridge (POR)
    18. Dirk Nowitzki (DAL)
    19. Tim Duncan (SAS)
    20. Kevin Love (CLE)
    21. Dwight Howard (HOU)
    22. Dwyane Wade (MIA)
    23. Zach Randolph (MEM)
    24. Al Horford (ATL)
    25. Derrick Favors (UTA)
    26. Damian Lillard (POR)
    27. Kyrie Irving (CLE)
    28. Andre Drummond (DET)
    29. Nikola Vucevic (ORL)
    30. Kyle Lowry (TOR)
    31. DeAndre Jordan (LAC)
    32. Tony Parker (SAS)
    33. Mike Conley (MEM)
    34. Kawhi Leonard (SAS)
    35. Goran Dragic' (MIA)
    36. Gordon Hayward (UTA)
    37. Andrew Wiggins (MIN)
    38. Eric Bledsoe (PHX)
    39. Jimmy Butler (CHI)
    40. Nene (WSH)
    41. Greg Monroe (DET)
    42. Rudy Gobert (UTA)
    43. Joakim Noah (CHI)
    44. Hassan Whiteside (MIA)
    45. Paul Millsap (ATL)
    46. Pau Gasol (CHI)
    47. Jonas Valanciunas (TOR)
    48. Derrick Rose (CHI)
    49. Tyson Chandler (DAL)
    50. Demar Derozen (TOR)

    Best of Rest: Kobe Bryant (LAL), Isiah Thomas (BOS), Luol Deng (MIA), Monta Ellis (DAL), Wes Matthews (POR), Al Jefferson (CHA), Brook Lopez (BKN)
     
  24. BevoPhin

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    Wow, can you imagine having the 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players in the world on one team? No way any team beats that, let alone smacks them in 5 games.
     
  25. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Off., Def., Reb. Rate, PACE, TO, as a whole...stink. The WHOLE season counts. As for Pt. Diff., they are NOT top 5. They are 8th.

    As for Net Rating, their Net Rating is currently 8th as well. (Eff. Diff.)

    All of those numbers stink compared to every champion in NBA History.
     
  26. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Derrick Rose still makes the list?

    I think Monta belongs in there somewhere.

    But otherwise....HASSANITY!!
     
  27. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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  28. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    I thought about dumping him...but ...when he has played...he belongs...

    He used to be top 10.
     
  29. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Yeah, it's quite a fall, though not his fault.

    Still, I would swap Monta for him at this point. there's no doubt which guy you'd rather have right now.

    No super cool Beas? lol

    God, how bad did that 2008 draft turn out for us? Literally anyone else in the top 5. ANYONE. Even Mayo would've been a rotation player for us.
     
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  30. BevoPhin

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    I can't believe I I closed the stream last night with 45 seconds left...checked my phone and saw OT, tried reopening the stream but couldn't click through all the hidden x's on all the damn ads in time. Definitely getting league pass next year.

    And I'm late to this, but my buddy showed me this yesterday and it might explain Isaiah Canaan getting traded away from Dwight lawls.


    https://sports.vice.com/article/why-did-dwight-howard-grab-his-teammates-dick
     
  31. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I have to say I've enjoyed League Pass after getting the half season package. The app is great and streams really well. Much more consistent stream than the Sunday ticket app.

    And the Heat always has both Home and Away feeds. Although I was stuck listening to the Magic guys last night, which was kind of fun during the collapse.
     
  32. PhiNomina

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    Not sure why you're using the entire years worth of stats to predict the future when the roster went through a major overhaul. If we're looking at future results, best to look at stats of players that are on the team now, right?

    Best offense
    Best net rating
    7th best defense
    17-2 w one loss coming when Love sat a game.

    They're good.
     
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  33. BevoPhin

    BevoPhin Well-Known Member

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    I didnt know they offered that. Is it prorated? Yeah, I would like to check out the away feeds for something different. The Orlando fans last night on realgm made the win exponentially more satisfying.
     
  34. phinswolverinesrockets

    phinswolverinesrockets If he dies, he dies

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    Yeah, saw it a little over a week ago. I was disgusted. He's worn out his welcome here in Houston. That's why I said earlier that I was happy Canaan got away from Dwight (a bad influence). This is why I can't wait until he's gone. The best thing he's done is help bring over Josh Smith, who has been playing really damn awesome the last few weeks. What a waste of $20+ mil per season! He's not in my top 50. Not even close:

    My personal opinion (heavy emphasis on win shares and overall dominance this season)...
    1. Lebron James
    2. James Harden
    3. Anthony Davis
    4. Steph Curry
    5. Russell Westbrook
    6. Kevin Durant
    7. Lamarcus Aldridge
    8. Chris Paul
    9. Demarcus Cousins
    10. Marc Gasol
    11. Kyrie Irving
    12. Pau Gasol
    13. Damian Lillard
    14. Deandre Jordan
    15. Jimmy Butler
    16. Al Horford
    17. Kevin Love
    18. Klay Thompson
    19. John Wall
    20. Blake Griffin
    21. Paul Millsap
    22. Kyle Lowry
    23. Gordon Hayward
    24. Tim Duncan
    25. Nikola Vucevic
    26. Andre Drummond
    27. Zach Randolph
    28. Chris Bosh
    29. Jeff Teague
    30. Brandon Knight
    31. Ty Lawson
    32. Greg Monroe
    33. Serge Ibaka
    34. Eric Bledsoe
    35. Tyreke Evans
    36. Tyson Chandler
    37. Mike Conley
    38. Draymond Green
    39. Dirk Nowitzki
    40. Jonas Valanciunas
    41. Derrick Favors
    42. Monta Ellis
    43. Kawhi Leonard
    44. Rudy Gay
    45. Goran Dragic
    46. Giannis Antetokounmpo
    47. Marcin Gortat
    48. Wesley Matthews
    49. Hassan Whiteside
    50. Jaokim Noah
     
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  35. Serpico Jones

    Serpico Jones Well-Known Member

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    Dwight Howard is a cancer.
     
  36. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    I never said they weren't good.

    Add another thing to that list.....softest Strength of Schedule.
     
  37. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Boy...you really Hate Dwyane Wade. Not in the top 50?

    Did I imagine this?:

    http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics/_/position/sg
     
  38. phinswolverinesrockets

    phinswolverinesrockets If he dies, he dies

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    Nah, I like Wade. I've ragged on him in the past simply to piss a lot of you guys off because of people getting on Harden, but he's a first ballot HOFer. I wouldn't call him a top 50 player this year because he's been hurt too much. 5 of his teammates have more win shares than him. (Deng, Bosh, Dragic, Whiteside, Bird)

    Besides my personal hatred for Dwight, his win shares suck also...which is why he isn't on my list either. I don't think either of them are dominant this year.
     
  39. finfansince72

    finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Yeah but the Cavs kind of have two different seasons. Over the last 10-15 games they are possibly the best team in the league. Considering they basically fielded a new team from the start it isn't all that surprising that they had to feel their way. I think they will be in the Finals, I was hoping as a Wizards fan that they would be really vulnerable but they look to be putting it together. They can be beaten though, they can't sleep walk through games and just pull them out late in the playoffs, they will be at home watching the finals if that is the case.
     
  40. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Irving, Love and Mozgov have not played a minute of meaningful defense and two of those guys never played a minute in the playoffs.

    They're also relying on JR. Smith.

    And they have a complete boob as a coach. His comments tonight were ridiculous.

    I'll believe it when I see it
     

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