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****The Official 2015-16 NBA Thread****

Discussion in 'Other Sports Forum' started by TiP54, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    Releasing Green never crossed my mind. I like the guy - he's slumping now but I hope we can keep him.
     
  2. Limbo

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    This could work really well. Joe can shoot! The model for this situation would be Vince Carter in Dallas, imo. One of the League's best 1-on-1 players past his prime taking a complementary role on a new team with established studs. Vince was very efficient, shot in the upper range of career avg from 3, contributed 10-13ppg in 25mins. He had a really big impact on those Mavs teams...let's hope Joe can do something similar.
     
  3. Section126

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    Pat Riley is good at his job.

    Btw phinO, Joe would have seen the same playing time he is gonna get now in Cleveland. Cavs are short a wing player.
     
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  4. Limbo

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    Very nice work on defense by J-Rich in that first half. Isaiah's off, but Josh is definitely making him uncomfortable, using his size really well. This is the kind of matchup where we should see his value. Another plus defender for us into the future. I'd be fine with Green moving all the way down the bench at this point, with Joe Johnson coming in and especially when/if TJ comes back.

    Gotta say I'm pretty impressed with what Boston does despite not having any really *great* players. Nice defensive team. This would be a big road win if we can finish strong. You know Boston's going to shoot better this half.
     
  5. CaribPhin

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    Ball movement is non-existent right now. Love the Celtics in-studio guy calling Evan Turner's 14-9 game a "monster" one.
     
  6. Limbo

    Limbo Mad Stillz

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    Gonna welcome Joe Johnson with open arms after the offense we just played in that 2nd half. Good grief. Cs are legit though.
     
  7. Fin-O

    Fin-O Initiated Club Member

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    Such a fundamental display of the difference in venue, Joe Johnson had the choice of going to a team that you can almost pencil in for a finals appearance in Cleveland....for a team that certainly will not be a pushover but realistically is likely at best making the ECF in Miami.

    This Ohio weather does suck though.
     
  8. sports24/7

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    Gerald green is a giant heaping dumpster fire right now. Johnson can't get here soon enough. This team needs shooters. 7.7 freaking percent from 3 in this game.
     
  9. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    And on cue:

    [video=twitter;703722078269284353]https://twitter.com/MickyArison/status/703722078269284353[/video]

    [video=twitter;703727646870540288]https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade/status/703727646870540288[/video]
     
  10. dolfan32323

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    Had the pleasure of going to the Heat game today. Loved our first half... 2nd half shows why we need Joe. Great time at the Garden nonetheless.
     
  11. finfansince72

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    WOW. Refs called a legit travel with a minute left in the OKC/GS game. Great game if anyone is not watching it.
     
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  12. CaribPhin

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    This game is ridiculous. The fact that Breen is on the call makes this have a WCF feel to it.
     
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  13. Limbo

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    This is amazing. So...much...talent. Lol. Wow. Thunder ****ing up trying to close.
     
  14. finfansince72

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    Great game so far. OKC losing Durant sucks, I wish they'd give an extra foul going into overtime. Durant had an amazing game. Watching 3 of the top 5 players tonight and like 5-6 of the top 10.
     
  15. CaribPhin

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    Holy ****. Curry clearly up to some Faustian antics with his 3-point shot.
     
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  16. finfansince72

    finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Get the **** out of here with that ****. I've never seen anything like that. Curry makes a borderline halfcourt shot like its a free throw for the lead. Crazy. ****ing nuts. Hand the trophy over already and lets get the draft and offseason started.
     
  17. CaribPhin

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    That was the worst possible thing they could do...and Curry hits that shot. Dion Waiters is hot trash right now. I just don't see how Morrow gets 0 minutes in the whole game, especially at the end where you need a basket to extend the lead.
     
  18. ckparrothead

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    So can we switch from going after KD to going after Steph Curry?
     
  19. ckparrothead

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    Will Joe Johnson play tonight?
     
  20. ckparrothead

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    Winderman really seems to want to bring up Briante Weber from the Skyforce if the Heat are suddenly cool with being over the luxury tax.
     
  21. Muck

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    Not sure how Curry can get any better. But he keeps getting the better. Where else is there to go, backcourt? There's never been a player like him.

    Not even fair at this point. He's the cheat code in the video game.

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  22. sports24/7

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    Don't tell Phil Jackson that, lol

    [video=twitter;703987224858198017]https://twitter.com/PhilJackson11/status/703987224858198017[/video]

    What a tool. It's so funny to me that the old guard seems to be taking such an issue with this Warriors team. It's a different brand of basketball, sure, but it's still unbelievably impressive.
     
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  23. Vertical Limit

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    Phil had just got done drinking ten shots of scotch before he tweet that.. Theres never been a player like Steph, period.
     
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  24. ckparrothead

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    Miami about to sign Marcus Thornton too it sounds like.
     
  25. sports24/7

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    It will be interesting to see what the rotations look like (Green to the end of the bench would seem like an easy choice), but the shooting Thornton and Johnson bring will be a breath of fresh air for the Heat.
     
  26. Vertical Limit

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    Well joe johnson is starting
     
  27. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    Fast start so far in the first quarter. We probably are fielding the oldest starting five in the NBA right now..

    Dragic
    wade
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    Sheesh
     
  28. MikeHoncho

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    Unlimited range. He could probably go 5/9 from the parking lot


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  29. ckparrothead

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    Heat's Johnson enhancement looking effective thus far.
     
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  30. ckparrothead

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    The instant chemistry between Johnson and Wade is impressive. It feels like they have something that Wade doesn't have with any of the guys on the team he's been playing with for years.
     
  31. ckparrothead

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    Whiteside takes a lot of **** but I'm inclined to keep him and pay the man his money. Where do you find that array of skills? And now he's a free throw ace?
     
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  32. ckparrothead

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    Whiteside has just tied a record with five straight double-doubles off the bench.

    "Ain't nobody doin it with points and rebounds! Wait."
     
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  33. Vertical Limit

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    Joe Johnson very solid today. Still want Thornton here
     
  34. Muck

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    LOUD "Let's Go Heat!" chants in the 4th. In the Gawden. Almost like being in Atlanta.

    Whiteside has become automatic with that midrange jumper. He's making it harder to let him go. I don't see how you do it now.

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  35. Limbo

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    I agree. He's shown a good deal of progress over this year, maturity included. Though there's the occasional blip/outburst, he's shown a lot of growth imo. Rare set of skills with that soft touch like you said. Keeping him with this staff seems totally feasible.

    In other news, Knicks really are our *****. Good signs from Joe. He knows how to play.
     
  36. Section126

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    Joe Johnson with an impressive debut.

    Forget his scoring...he can always do that. But did you guys see his defensive effort? Culture. Heat can bring in anybody and they automatically become a better defender.

    What I like about him is that he adds another ball handler and another great passer. Good pick up.
     
  37. JShady

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    Wasn't the criticism about Bosh was when we signed him was he sucks at defense or doesn't play it? Going back to your point. Anyone who comes here will be a good defender.
     
  38. BevoPhin

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    Very excited about joe johnson. This doesnt feel like a mike bibby, ronny turiaf signing. This is a dude who can make a difference. I love the matchup vs hawks, and i dont think im being a homer thinking we could win a 2nd round matchup with anyone in the east. Lets ****ing go.
     
  39. BevoPhin

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    Am i out of my mind to think were actual contenders this year? Did we not show we can hang with the warriors and their illegal cha cha screens? We just need to be that team ppl dont want to face. We need to knock steph and draymond and klay on their *** a few times.
     
  40. Vertical Limit

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    We need Bosh back in order to stand a chance at making it competitivs.. Right now i dont like how we match up to tbe Celtics.
     

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