NBA Season 2016/17
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@canefan If LeBron stays healthy, they win the East, almost regardless of what else happens.
Problem is, 14 of the best 15 players in the league are now in the West. This is as lopsided as its been for decades. So whoever comes out of the West (probably, ugh, the Warriors) and into the Finals will be super battle-hardened and it'll be very tough for Cleveland to compete.
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https://theringer.com/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-bill-simmons-podcast-cb530026641e
The ever entertaining Bill Simmons is floating the idea that Magic and Pelinka will try to assemble a 2018/19 Lakers team consisting of LBJ, John Wall, Paul George, Boogie Cousins, Ingram, Lonzo Ball. It's a great dream that will get some in Lakerland woody, and it may not be that far from the truth. The big hurdle will always be signing marquee free agents, but they could definitely get LBJ and PG, and if they did others would come knocking
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@TeWaio said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@canefan If LeBron stays healthy, they win the East, almost regardless of what else happens.
Problem is, 14 of the best 15 players in the league are now in the West. This is as lopsided as its been for decades. So whoever comes out of the West (probably, ugh, the Warriors) and into the Finals will be super battle-hardened and it'll be very tough for Cleveland to compete.
Kyrie not in your top 15?
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@TeWaio said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@canefan If LeBron stays healthy, they win the East, almost regardless of what else happens.
Problem is, 14 of the best 15 players in the league are now in the West. This is as lopsided as its been for decades. So whoever comes out of the West (probably, ugh, the Warriors) and into the Finals will be super battle-hardened and it'll be very tough for Cleveland to compete.
Kyrie not in your top 15?
I deem flat-earthers to be ineligible
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It's not NBA, but just finished watching that Asian Cup women's final. Great game with Japan with the upset win against the Aussies by 1 point.
One Japanese girl hit seven 3's in the second half. Griffin for the Aussies was unstoppable.
NZ girls did okayish in their first Asian Cup. Came 6th after getting smashed in the 5th-6th playoff by Chinese Taipei
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@TeWaio said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@TeWaio said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@canefan If LeBron stays healthy, they win the East, almost regardless of what else happens.
Problem is, 14 of the best 15 players in the league are now in the West. This is as lopsided as its been for decades. So whoever comes out of the West (probably, ugh, the Warriors) and into the Finals will be super battle-hardened and it'll be very tough for Cleveland to compete.
Kyrie not in your top 15?
I deem flat-earthers to be ineligible
Wondered what you meant so googled ...
... surely he was taking the piss
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Lowe: Inside the Brooklyn Nets' attempt to rise from the ashes
The Nets are changing the culture, but what about the team's outlook? Zach Lowe looks at reasons for hope and reasons for doubt.
Interesting story on Sean Marks' rebuild project in Brooklyn. As the first ever NZer to be GM of an NBA club I hope he gets the chance to see it through
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Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market
From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?
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The Celtics have acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cavaliers for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn's 2018 unprotected first-round pick.
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@canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:
Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market
From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?
The shoes are rubbish though. As proved my Lonzo himself. He wore what, one time competitively?
The design is rubbish and derivative. These look like Kobes, Kyries and Hardens in a massive ugly mash up.
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@raznomore said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:
Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market
From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?
The shoes are rubbish though. As proved my Lonzo himself. He wore what, one time competitively?
The design is rubbish and derivative. These look like Kobes, Kyries and Hardens in a massive ugly mash up.
Ugly and rubbish didn't seem to hinder Adidas selling thousands of D Rose shoes....
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@raznomore said in NBA Season 2016/17:
@canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:
Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market
From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?
The shoes are rubbish though. As proved my Lonzo himself. He wore what, one time competitively?
The design is rubbish and derivative. These look like Kobes, Kyries and Hardens in a massive ugly mash up.
Ugly and rubbish didn't seem to hinder Adidas selling thousands of D Rose shoes....
ha i have a pair of D Rose 2's...
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Finally the 'melo era is over in New York. Sam Presti makes another strong move in OKC getting Anthony to join Westbrook and Paul George. Their projected starting line-up
Westbrook
George
Roberson?
Melo
AdamsStrong. Melo can't defend shit but Roberson George and Adams are excellent defenders while Westbrook has the potential. Plenty of scoring there with the Russ George and Melo carrying the load
barring injuries to at least two of Curry, Green, Durant and Thompson. Sigh.
